https://marco.org/2008/07/10/not-cool-apple-have-your-application-be-among
Have your application be among the first available when the App Store goes live.
To ensure your application can be considered for the exciting launch of the App Store, submit your application by 12 PM PDT, on July 7, 2008.
Still no response. Now I’m missing out on the wave of publicity, users, and downloads looking at the App Store for the first time.