“iGot Ripped Off” – Publisher Looking for Dirt on Apple
A publisher is looking for freelance writers who are willing to dish the dirt on Apple. They’re looking for someone who has, preferably through a child, “lost a fortune” on games purchased from the App Store. The publisher is willing to pay $1000 to anybody willing to tell the story, so long as there’s proof to go along with it.
The idea for the article, which they want to be named “iGot Ripped Off,” was published alongside a series of briefs from Newsmodo this morning. Although the publisher isn’t named, Newsmodo is a handy link between freelance journalists and media outlets the world over. Some of their clients include The Sun and NBC.
The brief is ironically labelled as “Real World.”
Publisher is looking for a story on someone who got ripped off or lost a fortune in the Apple iTunes store. Some Apps may be free, but in game bonuses can rack up a fortune and often it’s chidden who inadvertently do the damage. Story must have a real case study who will be interviewed, provide images and proof of the bill.
Other briefs ask for anecdotes about Will and Kate from Royal Family members ahead of the birth of their first child, video of Australian holiday makers causing trouble in Turkey and an interview with the female rape victim who was jailed in Dubai.
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