Who are Gadgets & Home Goods PR Sprints for?
Premium consumer product brands only — DTC or retail. This includes consumer electronics, smart home devices, kitchen gadgets, home organization, outdoor and lifestyle gear, and gift-worthy finds. Your brand must have an affiliate link program, be able to send journalist samples within 24 business hours, and a product with a clear, compelling story. Category availability is limited and confirmed before you're accepted.
When is the best time to run a Gadgets or Home Goods Sprint?
Q4 is the most important buying season for gadgets, home goods, and consumer electronics — gift guides, holiday roundups, and "best of" lists drive more purchase decisions in this category than almost any other media format. Our Fall Sprint is timed to land your product in those stories before Thanksgiving and the holiday stretch. The deadline to participate is August 1. Talk to us early — categories fill fast.
What does the USA Today listicle placement include?
Every Sprint tier includes branded placement in a USA Today listicle — such as a holiday gift guide for gadgets — with 100,000 guaranteed impressions. This is a branded content placement with your product, your brand, and your affiliate link. It's the guaranteed placement component included in every package regardless of tier.
Does my product need to be high-tech to qualify?
No. We pitch everything from smart home devices and consumer electronics to clever kitchen tools and home organization products. What matters is that your product has a compelling angle — a problem it solves, a category it's improving, or a reason someone would want to give it as a gift. The story is what opens editorial doors, not the price point or tech specs.
What do you mean by category exclusivity?
You tell us your three top competitors and we guarantee exclusivity against them for the Sprint season. One gadgets or home goods brand per category runs at a time. Your competitors can't buy into the same Sprint window you're in.
Is this a long-term contract?
No. PR Sprints are short-term, limited-engagement programs. If you want a more robust program that includes thought leadership, feature pitching, awards, and campaign development, contact us to discuss your specific business goals.
Will I be sending product samples?
Yes. Journalists and influencers expect samples. We send a PR package to opt-in media contacts, and you'll need to be able to fulfill individual sample requests within 24 business hours. For gadgets and home goods, hands-on experience is often what turns a journalist into a genuine advocate for your product.
Who is Avaans Media?
We're a boutique PR firm founded in 2008 with a team of executive-level PR professionals — no junior handoffs, ever. We created the PR Sprint program exclusively for consumer products to deliver high-impact, short-term earned media during key buying seasons. Inc. Power Partner 2023, 2024, and 2025. Meet the team.