I’m always fascinated when I’m asked about ‘guaranteeing’ inclusion if an expert responds, if I’m hosted at a property, if I’m sent a product. Freelancers can never, ever, EVER guarantee inclusion for anything. Plus, before hearing from said expert, staying at said property or seeing said product, how can a journalist ethically promise it’s all great and will be included?
It’s unethical — and it’s not a practice I participate in. So if you’re curious, the answer is nope, nothing is guaranteed. That said, I do try my best to find placements for experts, products and hospitality that I like. It’s just never promised.