✍🏾 How to Get Featured on IconCityNews.com

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IconCityNews.com is where real stories get told, unfiltered and unapologetic. We spotlight culture-shapers, community leaders, and bold creators from socially conscious worlds. If you’ve got something to say or a story that needs to shine, here’s how to get on our radar.

💡 What We Cover

✅ Community wins (new businesses, art shows, milestones)
✅ Social justice & equity work
✅ Cultural events and festivals
✅ Profiles of creators, entrepreneurs, and organizers
✅ Commentary and opinion pieces that uplift underrepresented voices
✅ Collaborative projects with mission-aligned brands


🚀 How to Submit Your Story

1️⃣ Pitch us directly
👉 Email your pitch to tips@iconcitynews.com
Include:

  • Who you are

  • What you want to highlight

  • Why it matters to our community

  • Links or attachments (photos, video, press releases)

2️⃣ Tag us on social
We monitor our socials! Use:

  • Instagram: @IconCityNews

  • TikTok: @IconCityNews

  • Hashtag: #IconCityNews

If your story is vibing, we’ll reach out.

3️⃣ Use the contributor form
Fill out our quick form at iconcitynews.com/booking to be considered for interviews, features, or commentary.


🎤 Contributor Guidelines

✅ Keep it real: No corporate jargon, no fluff
✅ Stay respectful: Uplift the culture, don’t tear it down
✅ Be relevant: Center Black, LGBTQ+, and socially conscious communities
✅ Include receipts: Photos, videos, links — help us show AND tell


🌟 Featured Benefits

Getting covered by IconCityNews.com can:
🔥 Boost your visibility
🔥 Connect you to collaborators
🔥 Grow your brand credibility
🔥 Put your story on a platform that gets you


🗣️ Questions?

If you still need help, hit us at content@iconcitynews.com or slide in our DMs. We’re here to amplify your shine — no sellout energy required.

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