Media Registration Guidelines for AVSS 2008
Media registration at the AVSS 2008 is complimentary to accredited media, which includes reporters, editors and photographers affiliated with recognized broadcast, print or Internet media organizations.
Media must pre-register for all events. You may register online here. The qualified media will be issued badges. Media badges will not be mailed in advance; all pre-registered media should plan to pick up their materials onsite at the Press Room. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to media who meet the AVSS 2008 requirements.
The AVSS 2008 reserves the right to deny, refuse or revoke media badges at any time. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Media Qualifications
You must fall under one of the following to receive media registration:
a. Print Media and News Wire Services – This includes reporters and editors from magazines, newspapers, trade publications and wire services.
Proof of Assignment:
1. Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable);
2. a copy of your current masthead or business card with name; and
3. an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.
b. Photographers
Proof of Assignment:
1. A copy of your current masthead or business card with name; and
2. an example of your work in a conference-related publication (e.g., a photo attributed to you) or an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.
c. Broadcast Media – This includes television and radio broadcast reporters and producers from news organizations. Each member of a broadcast crew must register separately.
Proof of Assignment:
1. A copy of your current masthead or business card with name; and
2. an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.
d. Freelance Writers - Those who freelance occasionally and are employed by non-news organizations are not eligible for media registration unless they can show proof of assignment specifically for AVSS 2008.
Proof of Assignment:
1. Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable); and
2. an official letter of assignment from a publisher, editor-in-chief or managing editor indicating that you are covering the event for that publication.
e. Online Publications – This includes reporters and editors from online publications. An online news outlet must be a previously established, independent site that contains regularly updated original news content above and beyond links, forums, troubleshooting tips and reader contributors. Fan sites, Web logs and personal Web sites do not qualify for media badges.
Proof of Assignment:
1. Links to two bylined articles clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months;
2. a copy of your current masthead or business card with name; and
3. an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.
f. University Publications - University publications are limited to one media representative.
Proof of Assignment:
1. Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable); and
2. an official letter of assignment from the university.
Account representatives, sales executives, book authors and engineers do not meet the criteria for media registration. Companions and other non-credentialed guests of media representatives are not eligible for complimentary media registration.