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Editorial Calendar

Pitch timing intelligence for every outlet. Anchored to 15 industry events and editorial cycles - showing the best months to submit for maximum acceptance rate.

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TOP_5_RIGHT_NOWMARCHHighest Pitch Readiness for this month
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5/5

Help Net Security

PRIMEDA 72

Optimal conditions: prime pitch window this month, accessible submission process, direct editor contact available, fast response time.

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2
5/5

MeriTalk

PRIMEDA 61

Optimal conditions: prime pitch window this month, accessible submission process, direct editor contact available, fast response time.

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3
5/5

Computerworld

PRIMEDA 88

Optimal conditions: prime pitch window this month, accessible submission process, direct editor contact available, fast response time.

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4
5/5

Network World

PRIMEDA 84

Optimal conditions: prime pitch window this month, accessible submission process, direct editor contact available, fast response time.

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5
5/5

TechTarget Security

PRIMEDA 91

Optimal conditions: prime pitch window this month, accessible submission process, direct editor contact available, fast response time.

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Scores ranked by pitch window timing, submission difficulty, editor contact, response time, and domain authority. Updates when you change months.

March 2026
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EVENTS IN MAR
MWC
PITCH 4 WEEKS BEFORE

Major telecom and mobile technology event. AI, 5G, IoT, and enterprise mobility topics in demand for VentureBeat, InformationWeek, and ITPro Today.

SXSW
PITCH 4 WEEKS BEFORE

Tech, media, and culture festival. Innovation, AI, and emerging technology bylines in demand for Fast Company, VentureBeat, and WIRED in February.

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RSAC (Apr)
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Cloud Next (Apr)
Pitch 4 weeks ahead - submit now
OUTLET PITCH WINDOWS - MAR
Dark ReadingPRIME

RSA Conference lead-up - peak demand for cybersecurity bylines

LEAD TIME: 4-5 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Infosecurity MagazinePRIME

Pre-RSA editorial demand peaks; RSAC content prioritized

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE (PITCH SYNOPSIS FIRST)
SC Media (SC World)PRIME

RSA Conference lead-up - peak demand

LEAD TIME: 4-5 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Help Net SecurityPRIME

RSA Conference lead-up

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS (CHECK EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES PAGE FIRST)
SecurityWeekPRIME

RSA Conference lead-up

LEAD TIME: 4-5 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Security MagazinePRIME

RSA Conference lead-up

LEAD TIME: 5-6 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
VentureBeat (DataDecisionMakers)PRIME

MWC and SXSW month; AI, 5G, and enterprise tech at peak

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
MIT Technology ReviewPRIME

SXSW month; technology and society content in peak demand

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Fast CompanyPRIME

SXSW month; innovation, technology, and culture content peak

LEAD TIME: 4-5 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
WIREDPRIME

SXSW month; technology culture and AI content peak

LEAD TIME: 5-6 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
CSO FuturesPRIME

RSA Conference lead-up - CISO content peak

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Security BoulevardPRIME

RSA Conference lead-up

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS (MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN MAJOR PUBLICATIONS)
FinextraPRIME

Money20/20 Europe lead-up and spring fintech season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
TechCrunch (Guest Columns)PRIME

SXSW - peak startup and AI pitching window

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
AI BusinessPRIME

Google Cloud Next and spring AI conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Built InPRIME

SXSW and spring tech industry season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Inc. MagazinePRIME

SXSW and spring entrepreneurship season

LEAD TIME: 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
CyberScoopPRIME

RSAC Conference lead-up - peak cybersecurity pitching window

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Axios Pro Cybersecurity (Pitch for Coverage)PRIME

RSAC Conference - peak exclusive data and expert commentary pitching

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE (EMBARGO PITCHES PREFERRED)
BankInfoSecurityPRIME

RSAC season - financial sector security and fraud prevention

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
IAPP (Privacy Perspectives)PRIME

IAPP Global Privacy Summit season - peak privacy content window

LEAD TIME: 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
CPO MagazinePRIME

IAPP Global Privacy Summit season

LEAD TIME: 2-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
SaaStrPRIME

SaaStr Annual conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
The New StackPRIME

KubeCon EU and cloud native conference season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
SD TimesPRIME

Spring software development conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
DevOps.comPRIME

Spring DevOps conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Cloud Native NowPRIME

KubeCon EU and cloud native conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
ComputerworldPRIME

RSAC season and enterprise IT conference season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Network WorldPRIME

RSAC season and network security conference season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
TechTarget SecurityPRIME

RSAC season - peak enterprise security content window

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
DevSecOps.orgPRIME

Spring DevSecOps conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Payments DivePRIME

Money20/20 Europe preparation and spring payments conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
PYMNTS.comPRIME

Spring fintech conference season

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Mergers & Acquisitions MagazinePRIME

Spring M&A conference season

LEAD TIME: 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR PROPOSAL RESPONSE
The DealPRIME

Spring M&A conference season

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Corporate Counsel (Law.com)PRIME

Spring legal conference season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Axios Pro DealsPRIME

Spring M&A and funding season

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS (EMBARGO PITCHES PREFERRED FOR DEAL ANNOUNCEMENTS)
KrebsOnSecurityPRIME

RSAC season - exclusive threat intelligence

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS (EXCLUSIVE TIPS ONLY)
Schneier on SecurityPRIME

RSAC season - security policy and research

LEAD TIME: NO STANDARD LEAD TIME - PITCH ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Risky Business NewsletterPRIME

RSAC season

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS
CyberWire Daily BriefingPRIME

RSAC season

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS
TLDR InfoSec NewsletterPRIME

RSAC season - peak sponsored content window

LEAD TIME: 4-6 WEEKS (BOOK EARLY - SLOTS FILL FAST)
Substack (Cybersecurity Verticals)PRIME

RSAC season

LEAD TIME: 1-3 WEEKS (VARIES BY AUTHOR)
Entrepreneur MagazinePRIME

Q1 business strategy, technology investment decisions, startup funding trends

LEAD TIME: 3-6 WEEKS
Supply Chain DivePRIME

Q1 supply chain analysis, logistics technology, procurement strategy

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
Manufacturing TomorrowPRIME

Q1 manufacturing outlook, IIoT deployment, OT security

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS
IndustrialCyberPRIME

Q1 industrial cybersecurity analysis, ICS vulnerability trends, OT risk management

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
Control EngineeringPRIME

Q1 automation outlook, MES deployment, process control innovations

LEAD TIME: 2-4 WEEKS
HealthcareInfoSecurityPRIME

Q1 healthcare cybersecurity assessments and threat landscape

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
Health IT SecurityPRIME

Q1 healthcare security assessments

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
Chief Healthcare ExecutivePRIME

Q1 healthcare strategy and digital transformation

LEAD TIME: 2-4 WEEKS
Becker's Health ITPRIME

Q1 healthcare IT strategy

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
FCW (Federal Computer Week)PRIME

Q1 federal IT strategy and zero trust implementation

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
FedScoopPRIME

Q1 federal technology strategy

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
DefenseScoopPRIME

Q1 defense technology strategy

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
Nextgov/FCWPRIME

Q1 federal IT strategy and digital government

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
C4ISRNETPRIME

Q1 defense technology strategy

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS
MeriTalkPRIME

Q1 federal IT strategy and cloud modernization

LEAD TIME: 1-2 WEEKS
Foundry Expert Contributor NetworkGOOD

Spring enterprise tech season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Harvard Business ReviewGOOD

Spring leadership and management content

LEAD TIME: 8-10 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE (MULTIPLE REVISION ROUNDS EXPECTED)
EntrepreneurGOOD

Spring business season

LEAD TIME: 6-8 WEEKS (INCLUDES LEADERSHIP NETWORK APPLICATION TIME)
The HillGOOD

Spring legislative session

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
InformationWeekGOOD

Spring enterprise IT season

LEAD TIME: 4-5 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
ITPro TodayGOOD

Spring enterprise IT content

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Forbes Technology CouncilGOOD

Spring technology content

LEAD TIME: 1-3 WEEKS AFTER MEMBERSHIP (FASTER TURNAROUND THAN NON-MEMBER PUBLICATIONS)
Tech Policy PressGOOD

Spring legislative session

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Data Center KnowledgeGOOD

Spring infrastructure content

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
CIO.comGOOD

Spring enterprise IT season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
American Banker (BankThink)GOOD

Spring banking conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
The Financial BrandGOOD

Spring banking conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Forbes Finance CouncilGOOD

Q1 earnings and financial analysis season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Fortune (Expert Opinions)GOOD

Q1 earnings and business analysis

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Business Insider (Contributors)GOOD

Spring business season

LEAD TIME: 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
GovInfoSecurityGOOD

RSAC government security track

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
CustomerThinkGOOD

Spring CX conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
CFO DiveGOOD

Spring CFO conference season

LEAD TIME: 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DESIRED PUBLISH DATE
Morning Brew (Tech & AI)GOOD

Spring tech conference season

LEAD TIME: 4-6 WEEKS (BOOK EARLY)
Journal of AHIMAGOOD

Q1 health information management

LEAD TIME: 4-8 WEEKS
ALL INDUSTRY EVENTS - FULL YEAR REFERENCE
JAN
PITCH 3W BEFORE
World Economic Forum (Davos)

Global economic and technology leadership forum. HBR, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur see strong demand for leadership and technology strategy bylines in January.

JAN
PITCH 4W BEFORE
Data Privacy Day (Jan 28)

International Data Privacy Day. Privacy, data protection, and consumer rights bylines in high demand in December-January across cybersecurity and policy publications.

JAN
PITCH 3W BEFORE
Q1 Budget Planning Season

January-February is peak editorial demand for IT strategy, budget planning, and technology leadership content. CIO.com, InformationWeek, and Foundry Expert Network see highest engagement.

MAR
PITCH 4W BEFORE
Mobile World Congress

Major telecom and mobile technology event. AI, 5G, IoT, and enterprise mobility topics in demand for VentureBeat, InformationWeek, and ITPro Today.

MAR
PITCH 4W BEFORE
SXSW

Tech, media, and culture festival. Innovation, AI, and emerging technology bylines in demand for Fast Company, VentureBeat, and WIRED in February.

APR
PITCH 6W BEFORE
RSA Conference

The world's largest cybersecurity conference. Editors at Dark Reading, SC Media, SecurityWeek, Help Net Security, and Infosecurity Magazine actively seek cybersecurity bylines in the 6 weeks leading up to RSAC.

APR
PITCH 4W BEFORE
Google Cloud Next

Google's cloud and AI conference. AI, cloud security, and enterprise tech bylines in demand in March.

MAY
PITCH 3W BEFORE
GDPR Anniversary (May 25)

Annual GDPR enforcement anniversary. Privacy regulation, data protection, and compliance bylines in high demand across cybersecurity and policy publications in May.

AUG
PITCH 5W BEFORE
Black Hat USA

Premier technical security conference. Strong demand for threat research, vulnerability disclosure, and offensive/defensive security bylines in July.

AUG
PITCH 4W BEFORE
DEF CON

Hacker conference running alongside Black Hat. Technical security research and practitioner-focused content in high demand through July.

AUG
PITCH 4W BEFORE
EU AI Act Compliance Cycle

EU AI Act enforcement milestones drive strong editorial demand for AI governance, compliance, and policy bylines. Tech Policy Press, MIT Technology Review, and The Hill are most receptive.

OCT
PITCH 5W BEFORE
Cybersecurity Awareness Month

CISA's annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The single highest-demand period for cybersecurity bylines across all security publications. Pitch in August-September for October publication.

NOV
PITCH 4W BEFORE
Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft's enterprise technology conference. Enterprise IT, AI, and security bylines in demand in October.

NOV
PITCH 3W BEFORE
Year-End Predictions Season

October-November is peak demand for year-end predictions and next-year outlook pieces across virtually all technology and business publications. One of the highest-acceptance windows of the year.

DEC
PITCH 5W BEFORE
AWS re:Invent

Amazon's annual cloud conference. Cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, and enterprise SaaS bylines in high demand in October-November for VentureBeat, Data Center Knowledge, and InformationWeek.