Media Registration Requirements

CoSN reserves the right to refuse media credentials for publications that cannot be verified or that it deems not substantive in reach or content; all requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. CoSN also reserves the right to revoke previously issued media credentials if deemed necessary. Please read the guidelines carefully.

 The CoSN media registration guidelines are designed to ensure that only those who qualify for media registration are issued credentials. This policy ensures that the value of media credentials are maintained for qualified media attendees.

Print, online and broadcast media editorial staff representatives can obtain complimentary media registration. Qualified working journalists can submit a registration request for a complimentary media badge that provides:

• @Innovation Center floor access (Media credentials do not provide you with access to the @Innovation Center floor when the floor is closed.)
• Access to general sessions and educational sessions
• Access to media briefings and other media-related events

Guidelines

• Media registration for the CoSN conference is open to editorial staff only.  CoSN defined editorial staff as journalists with commercial-news organizations only. Such personnel must be currently employed with their representing news organization. 
• Only (1) media registration will be issued per commercial-news organization.
• Companions and other non-credentialed guests of media representatives are not eligible for complimentary media registration and must complete general attendee registration in order to attend.
• Sales representatives/public relations personnel with exhibiting publications should register as exhibitors; publishers, sales/marketing representatives from non-exhibiting companies should register through general attendee registration.
• Media credentials from other shows that are not related to the CoSN event are not considered valid media credentials.
• Present Criteria: All media requesting credentials must the following:
  • A business card with name, editorial title and media outlet’s logo;
  • A bylined industry-related article written and published within the last 12 months; and/or
  • Freelance writers and photographers covering the event must present a letter of assignment from a publisher, editor or producer (on letterhead) of the media outlet to be considered for media credentials.

Please note: internal company newsletters do not qualify as a sufficient media coverage articles. These credential checks also will be in place for on-site media registration. Additional checks also may be in place.

Print media

• Only reporters or editorial staff of consumer, industry trade or business media publications are eligible to attend. Publishers do not qualify unless they have regularly bylined articles and are able to meet the above criteria.

Online Publications

• Only journalists with news Web sites qualify for media badges. Sites that are primarily for business or sales purposes do not qualify. Blogs sites will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Online journalists do not qualify unless they have regularly bylined articles and are able to meet the above criteria.

Broadcast Media

• Reporters and camera crews from broadcast television or radio stations must present a letter of assignment (on letterhead) from an approved outlet to receive media credentials. Crews for web-based programs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on written proposals of coverage.