Submissions process guidelines

Looking to submit news, a blog or a feature article? This explains the best way how.

We accept submissions from writers, bloggers and engineers for engaging non-biased content for Packaging Strategies, both online and in print. All articles should be pertaining to the food, beverage, household, medical or pharmaceutical packaging industry and can include new packages, materials, regulations, legal news and safety issues. Please see the guidelines mapped out below:

News: A press release is fine. We will take what we need from the release. Please include high res images when relevant. If we need more information, we will contact you.

Products: Please send a press release and image. Images must be 300 dpi or higher and a minimum 5 inches wide to be considered for print.

Blogs: Submissions should be between 250-400 words and have a casual tone. Please submit author’s name, title and an image (not necessary).

Web exclusive articles: Submissions should be between 500-750 words and can have a technical or conversational tone. Please submit author’s name, title and an image (not necessary).

Case studies: Case studies do not have to be by-lined articles. Please be advised that case studies should be within the past 1-2 years and should be exclusive to the publication.

Features: If you’re interested in contributing a bylined feature story, please be advised that the article should be exclusive to the publication. Please see our editorial calendar. Submissions should be 750-900 words and include author’s by-line, headshot and up to three photos.

Columns: Have an idea that you think would benefit the industry? We accept exclusive bylined columns from industry experts on hot topics and key issues. Ideas should be emailed to Kristen Kazarian for consideration.

Please note that not all submissions will be used by the magazine. Email Kristen Kazarian with any ideas or questions regarding editorial submissions. kazariank@bnpmedia.com

For more detailed content guidelines, please read our Editorial Guidelines.

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