Labor Day sales are already dominating the headlines, with retailers advertising discounts as high as 70 percent. But this is more than a shopping story—it is a timely content opportunity for experts.In this episode of Think Like a Producer, TV news veteran Jamie Maglietta breaks down the Labor Day sales coverage, uncovers the deeper angles within it, and identifies the experts each version of the story needs.You’ll discover how:★ Financial advisers, budgeting experts, and financial therapists can explain when a discount leads to overspending.★ Retail strategists, marketers, and small-business advisers can reveal what companies are trying to accomplish with a promotion.★ Consumer advocates and cybersecurity professionals can help shoppers recognize fake advertisements and online scams.The goal is not to repeat a list of deals. It is to identify the question your experience qualifies you to answer—and add something useful to the conversation.If you create content using one of these angles, tag Jamie and @oncamready. Tag an expert who should be contributing to this story, too.Subscribe for Think Like a Producer Monday through Thursday, plus alternating Friday tutorials and Unknown to Known interviews.Use the news. Find your angle. Produce your authority.SOURCES AND VISUALS: ⁨@NBCNews⁩ Labor Day sales have already begun:https://www.today.com/shop/early-labor-day-sales-2026-rcna590970 ⁨@ForbesBreakingNews⁩ Best early Labor Day sales:https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2026/08/26/best-labor-day-sales-2026/TODAY on YouTube — How to shop Labor Day deals:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s7RviS6OTEJon Klein on LinkedIn — Labor Day strategy for Amazon sellers:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jon-klein-5489724b_most-amazon-sellers-are-already-thinking-activity-7491071462854975488-OgNYFederal Trade Commission — Online-shopping guidance:https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/online-shoppingOffer: oncamready.com/podcast-offerEmail: hello@oncamready.com