PBWC Press Passes

PBWC Conference Press Passes

PBWC invites journalists and bloggers associated with printed publications, commercial news sites and broadcast outlets to register for a complimentary press pass. Please read through our Press Qualifications, and then submit a request. Once you are registered, we will do our best to accommodate your editorial needs.

PBWC Conference Press Pass Qualifications

To qualify as media, reporters must provide ONE of the following:

• A copy of a story/feature with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity and published within the last six months (the copy must clearly show the name of the publication and your byline)
• A copy of your business card with name, editorial title and media outlet’s logo. An email signature will also be considered.
• Media identification (such as an international accredited press pass)

To qualify as a freelance journalist, reporters must provide ONE of the following:

• 2 copies of bylined articles relevant to PBWC's coverage area in established media outlets within the last 6 months
• An official letter of assignment from an accredited news organization. Please provide their name, title and contact information

Blogger Qualifications

Innovative efforts are important to the PBWC community -  bloggers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Content must cover industry-related topics on a regular basis. Bloggers wishing to secure a press pass must meet the following requirements:

• Provide the blog URL
• Provide monthly traffic (at least 5,000 unique visits per month)
• Blog content must be original and updated several times a week

Other Non-Editorial Media Representatives

Companies or organizations producing publications, videos, and/or other electronic media intended for marketing, advertising, or public relations purposes may not register as media. Non-editorial employees of media organizations, including but not limited to marketing, public relations, advertising, account representatives, film companies/production companies not on assignment, book authors, sales, publishers, etc., do not qualify for complimentary press registration.

Press Agreement

All media who receive a complimentary press pass to PBWC agree to provide open access to all content created on-site at PBWC 2012 for PBWC use and purposes. All photos, audio, video and interviews captured at the event must be accredited back to PBWC.

To submit a request, email Kenny Wardell at kenny@sfpr.biz.