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Editorial Calendar

Submit Editorial Info to

Ali Mierzejewski

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Marissa Silva

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To Advertise, Contact

Jackie Breyer

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James Devin

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Stephanie Infantino

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Yoony Kim

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Submit Ad files to

Bill Reese

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(212) 575–4510, ext. 2322

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Click Here to read Winter 2025, Issue No. 22

WINTER 2026:

ISSUE NO. 26

Editorial deadline: Dec. 12, 2025

Advertising deadline: Jan. 12, 2025

Fandom Finds: Top pop-culture licensed products and merch of 2026
Pop Junior: Top licensed kids’ products
K-Pop Demon Hunters
BookTok & Romantasy Merch
Collectors’ Choice Awards Finalists

Bonus distribution: Toy Fair New York, GAMA Expo

Click Here to read Spring: 2025

SPRING 2026:

ISSUE NO. 27

Editorial deadline: March 20, 2026

Advertising deadline: April 13, 2026

Fandom Finds: Top pop-culture licensed products and merch of 2026
Pop Junior: Top licensed kids’ products
Additional features TBD

Bonus distribution: Licensing Expo

Click Here to read Summer 2025

SUMMER 2026:

ISSUE NO. 28

Editorial deadline: May 23, 2026

Advertising deadline: June 15, 2026

Fandom Finds: SDCC Exclusive showcase, summer swag showcase, licensed board games showcase
Fandom Features: TBD
Pop Junior: Top licensed kids’ products

Bonus distribution: International Comic-Con: San Diego, Gen Con

Click Here to read the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2026:

ISSUE NO. 29

Submissions open July 1-July 31, 2026

Advertising deadline: Sept. 1, 2026

Licensed gifts in multiple categories: Collectibles, apparel & accessories, home goods, tabletop/card games & puzzles, and must-have merch.
Pop 20: The 20 hottest, licensed, geeky gifts, sure to sell out.
Pop Junior: Top toys and games for kids by age: Infants and toddlers, preschoolers, grade schoolers, tweens and teens.
$150/product submission fee

Bonus distribution: New York Comic-Con

SUBMIssions open July 13-31

DAILY CONTENT

New product and entertainment news, new product listings, roundups, and other features are posted to thepopinsider.com every day! Submit press releases, product info, or any other press materials to Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva and Associate Editor Ashley Pelletier.

ADVERTISING

Submit ad files to:

Bill Reese
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(212) 575–4510, ext. 2322

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To advertise, contact:

Jackie Breyer
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Stephanie Katz
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