2010 HFN Editorial Calendar Announced

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JANUARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Story Close: 12/22/09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Article Final: 1/01/10

MONTH FOCUS FEATURE:   NEW YEAR � NEW PRODUCTS TO ANNOUNCE & REVIEW

ARTICLES:   Retail Issues and Answers, Label Law, Supplement Selling, Managing the Business, more.

REVIEWS:   Recent & new-news of brand new products, vitamins, supplements and other products.

PRESS WIRE:   News releases on New Year resolutions, weight management, muscle building, better diets, super foods, anti-aging, fermentation, toiletries, water filters and air machines. 

SPECIAL REPORTS*:  Environmental Impacts:  Water, Air and Technology

February 2, 9, 16 & 23 are Tuesday Tweets

FEBRUARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Story Close: 1/22/10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Materials Due: 1/30/10

MAIN STORY: FOCUS ON EXPO WEST (upcoming), PERSONAL CARE, SPA, and BEAUTY & COSMETICS

ARTICLES:  Natural bath and body products, power of essential oils, soaps, bath oils and shampoo.

REVIEWS OF:   Natural moisturizing lotion bars, natural bath & body oils, and natural body polishing scrubs, natural bath salts and natural lip moisturizers.

PRESS WIRE:   Industry News Releases � Media Memo Press Packet Mailer. 

SPECIAL REPORTS*:  Natural Ingredients, Herbal Cures; News Coverage on Health Food Industry (stats)

 March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 are Tuesday Tweets

MARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Story Close: 3/01/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Write-Ups Due:  3/02/10

MAIN STORY:  BEST OF EXPO, REVIEW OF NEW PRODUCTS, FEATURED RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES

ARTICLES:  Retail Issues and Answers, Label Law, Supplement Selling, Managing the Business, more.

REVIEWS OF:   Recent & new-news of brand new products, vitamins, supplements and other products.

PRESS WIRE:   News releases related to the above, press kit links, new product announcements, etc

SPECIAL COVERAGE*:  LIVE REPORTING AT EXPO WEST Seminars & Trade Show: March 11-14, 2010

BONUS DISTRIBUTION:  TRADE INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES / EXPO WEST ATTENDEES & EXHIBITORS

 April 6, 13, 20 & 27th are Tuesday Tweets

APRIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Story  Close: Friday 4/2/10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Write-Ups Due: Sat 4/3/10

MAIN STORY:  Embracing the Green Lifestyle / Earth Day Green Press Conference / RAW Diet Look

ARTICLES:  Examining the Green Lifestyle.  How consumers embraces green beyond simply what they�re eating.  Learn what�s new, and how to connect with consumers, from experts who know the category inside and out, literally � from sofas to solar panels as reviewed from Expo West participants.

REVIEWS OF:   Recent & new-news of brand new products, vitamins, supplements and other products. 

PRESS WIRE:   News releases related to environmental issues / Green Press Wire partnership

SPECIAL REPORTS*:  How natural product companies are helping to protect the environment

  May 4, 11, 18 & 25th are Tuesday Tweets

MAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  News Story Close: 5/3/10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Write-Up Due: 5/1/10

MAIN STORY:  The Organic Marketplace.   Native Foods, Local Dishes and Smart Eating

ARTICLES:  Interviews, developments and news stories from a variety of certified organic product growers, manufacturers and ingredient suppliers

REVIEWS OF:   Organic Products; Kitchen Gadgets, Instant Shakes, Energy Drinks, Candy Bars, etc

PRESS WIRE:   News related to organics sent to targeted media before the Chicago trade show. 

SPECIAL REPORTS*:  Summer Specials, Sleep Aid Products, Sports Supplements, Exercise Helpers

  June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 are Tuesday Tweets

JUNE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Story Close:  6/1/10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Write-Ups Due: Thurs 5/27/10

MAIN STORY:  CHILDREN & FAMILY HEALTH, HOME & GARDEN, FASHION, GROCERY AND CUPBOARD

ARTICLES:   Grocery & Cupboard Stories includes Baby Food, Breakfast Meals, Frozen Foods, Jars & Cans

REVIEWS OF:   Some of the finest quality 100% natural, handmade body care products and cosmetics

PRESS WIRE:   News releases related to the above � particular focus on feature editor story items

SPECIAL REPORTS*:  Baby products, bottles, plastics, home environmental threats and solutions

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*Specific stories and news items subject to change and can be added based on advertising support.