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You call this timing?

File under poorly-timed PR pitches.

It's been years since I was a student savoring summer the way Phineas & Ferb make the most of their 104 days, but even I know an unseasonably timed PR pitch when I see it. And this one? Let's just say I deleted immediately after posting:

Hi Monica,

I know it is only the beginning of July and summer vacations are just getting started, but I wanted to check in regarding upcoming back-to-school gift guides for the August/September timeframe.

Will you be running a back to school gift guide this year? If so, would you be the correct contact regarding gift guides?

I ask because I may have the perfect fit for you in the innovative MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot from Novatel Wireless, which is the perfect gift for students and teachers returning to the classroom.

C'mon already. It's July 5th. Give the kids (and Mom) a break.

-- Monica Yant Kinney

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