This is why speed is so important. Most of these writers receive many submissions. You have a greater chance of being selected and seen if you are among the first to reply. You'll probably receive an email notification from a blogger or journalist if you are selected.
A backlink can be quickly created by guest blogging. Establishing yourself as an expert on a topic can help you to get a quote.
They're also very easy to understand, share, and are a great way to bring traffic to your website. Everyone loves visual data, right? The demand for infographics is on the rise. Think about how influential online publications, Mashable, publish many infographics sourced from all over Internet.
Don't forget to reach out to people who may have shared similar infographics on social media or linked to them in the future. You can ask for feedback, but not directly for a link. If they like the infographic, they will know what to do.