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Plus new insider tips for Money 2020, Web Summit, and Fast Co Awards
Isnât August supposed to be slow? This newsletter is going to keep you booked and busy. Not only do we have tons of awards, conferences, and media opportunities, we also close out with some X drama - and no we donât mean a failed past relationship, this Twitter rebrand is going to be confusing. Instead weâre talking about a friendly (and at times not-so-friendly) debate between PR and media. We did put it at the end because we want to âkeep it in the inner circleâ of paid subscribers. A safe place.
Also, a pro tip for the newbies: weâve seen a lot of new subscribers in the past month (2x!). If youâve just joined the party, there are tons of opportunities from past newsletters that are still open and relevant. Many awards open 3+ months before the deadline, but we only flag them once when they first open, so donât miss out.
Awards & Lists
Business Insider Top Angel Investors in the Creator Economy: Business Insider is seeking nominations for the top angel investors funding creator economy startups in 2023. Hot tip: to be considered for this list, the investor must have written at least two (2) checks to creator startups between January 2022 and August 2023. Sydney Bradley (sbradley@insider.com) is leading the charge, so reach out to her with questions. Itâs free to apply - shoutout to BI for never charging the price of rent to apply for an award. So fill out this form to apply by August 10.
Modern Healthcare Modern Diversity Leaders: The Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare recognizes the diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing the policy and care delivery models across the country. Nominees for the individual award must hold a senior executive title or higher. It costs $150 to apply by the deadline of August 14.
Business Insider Top NIL Startups for Student Athletes: If you donât know what NIL stands for, this one probably isnât for you or your clients. If youâre curious, itâs âName Image Likenessâ and in the past, student athletes had a hell of a time monetizing theirs because of outdated rules, but things are changing. Submit by August 10.
Ad Age Best Places to Work: The list recognizes companies in advertising and marketing that lead the pack in culture, benefits and employee development. Note that this one requires an employee questionnaire that they send around, which accounts for 25% of your score. It costs $499 to apply and the deadline is August 11 (the survey happens after that).
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