To ensure quality press coverage and
representation at the Fanvention and to be eligible for press badges, media
representatives must present required credentials from an approved media
outlet, as outlined below. We reserve the right to refuse media passes, without cause, during
pre-registration as well as on-site media registration. Please be
advised that, due to high demand, media passes are limited in number
and are reserved for commercial news outlets.Deadline for press credentials is July 1, 2011.
Who
qualifies for a press badge at the Fanvention?
Editors, television and radio
producers, and print/broadcast reporters, and publishers from approved media
outlets will receive press privileges.
In order to qualify for a press
badge, media representatives must present current press identification. This
includes a business card (with individual's name and title and the name of an
approved media outlet) AND one of the following:
The masthead from an approved media outlet with
individual's name and title listed.
A copy of or an Internet link to a current by-lined
article published in an approved media outlet within the past six months.
Freelance writers and photographers must present a
letter of assignment from an approved publication to be granted a press
badge. Freelance writers or columnists not on an assignment must provide a
copy of an industry-relevant by-lined article, published within the past
six months in an approved media outlet.
Electronic media representatives, including editors of websites, must present proof of
an existing site with relevant editorial content and proof of circulation.
Broadcast Media Guidelines: Photographers, television and
video crews must obtain media credentials per the guidelines. When covering the conference, photographers and broadcast media
must check in at the media room before going on the exhibit floor or to any
sessions. A media relations staff member must accompany the
photographer/broadcast crew when shooting any of the conference’s
activities.
Who
does not qualify for a press badge at the show?
Public relations representatives;
marketing, creative services, circulation and other employees of magazines,
newspapers and television stations; writers and publishers of personal or
corporate newsletters; and family members of legitimate media are not eligible
for press badges. Book author's eligibility will be determined on case-by-case
basis.
You will be notified if your request is approved, denied or needs
further clarification. Approved badges will be held for on site pick-up
in the Media Room located at the host hotel.
We ask that you do not bring friends or relatives with you
to the show.
Fact Sheet
What:The first fan convention devoted to Michael Jackson fans.The event will highlight his passion for the
environment, humanity and music.
Where:The Inn of Chicago
When:August 26 - 28,
2011
Friday night
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.Welcome
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Larry Nimmer -- Neverland video footage
Saturday
9 - 12:30 Questions and Answer sessions, Atty. Ray Waters, Columnist Jake Austen
2 - 5 p.m. Motor coach tours to MJ House, Gary, IN
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. MJ Birthday Celebration, Navy Pier
