Pitch top media from around the country
in just one day without leaving your desk!
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
Two one-hour pitching sessions
11:30am – 12:30pm Eastern
1:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern
Different Media at Each Session
If You Would Like To Be On The Pre-Registration List For The 2026 Event, Sign Up Here.
There Is No Obligation to Register. You Will Be Notified 2 Weeks Before The Registration Goes Public.
Events Often Sell Out During Pre-Registation, So Don’t Miss Out.
We are the leader in bringing new products
face-to-face with the media
How Virtual Speed Pitching Works
During the event
We will rotate you through all the media breakout rooms.
You’ll pitch one-on-one, face-to-face with each media attendee in a private breakout room.
You’ll have five minutes to demonstrate your product and pitch your ideas for their upcoming editorials.
After the Event
You’ll receive a contact spreadsheet of all the media attendees for follow-up.
The media will receive a fantastic sample box with your product and press information.
last Year's Media Attendees
Products that are a good fit
Pencils, crayons & markers
Sharpeners, glue & scissors
Folders, binders & Notebooks
Backpacks & lunch boxes
Lunches & snacks
Calculators, laptops & printers
Planners & organization apps
Grammar & writing apps
College entrance & Homework aids
Workspace technology
New clothes & shoes
Dorm furnishings
Room organizers
Bedding & towels
Desk lamps
and more!
your products featured on
New Product Preview: Back to School
Your products from the event will be showcased on our new hosted online press kit platform: New Product Preview.
Press Kit Contains
We will create, host, and distribute the New Product Preview: Back to School link to 250+ nationwide list of media.
The online press kit features:
- Contact information for media inquiries
- Social media links
- Multiple product images
- Story ideas
- Detailed product description
- Availability
- Pricing
- Downloadable press releases and other documents
- and more!
Hosting Time
The New Product Preview: Back to School will go online the day of the event, April 9, 2026 and remain accessible for six months.
Media List
You will receive the entire contact sheet of the 250+ media for your own use.
our exhibitors get real results
Only 10 Brands can participate
Back to School
Virtual speed pitching media event
2026 Pre-Registration form