Press Credentials

To ensure quality press coverage and representation on the exhibit floor, media representatives need current, official credentials to qualify as press for GLM-managed tradeshows. To be eligible for press badges, media representatives must present required credentials from an approved media outlet, as outlined below. GLM reserves the right to refuse anyone a press badge, at any time and for any purpose.

Who qualifies for a press badge at GLM-managed tradeshows?

• Editors, television and radio producers, and print/broadcast reporters from approved media outlets will receive editorial badges.
• Publishing, advertising, and sales representatives from approved media outlets will receive advertising badges.

Who does NOT qualify for a press badge at GLM-managed tradeshows?

• Public relations representatives
• Marketing/creative services
• Magazines & Newspapers- circulation and other employees
• Television stations
• Writers and publishers of personal or corporate newsletters
• Family members of legitimate media

In order to qualify for an editorial or advertising press badge, media representatives must present current press identification.

Proper Press ID includes:

• Business card (with an individual’s name, title, and approved media outlet) the mastpage from an approved media outlet (with individual’s name and title listed) ~OR~
• A copy of a current by-line article published in an approved media outlet within the past six months ~OR~
• An Internet link of an article as listed above

Exceptions:

• Freelance Writers & Photographers - (on assignment) - must present a letter from an approved publication. (not on 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 Reps. & Website Editors - must present proof of an existing site with relevant editorial content and proof of circulation
• Book authors - will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Public Relations - must register as "exhibitor personnel", (If their clients are confirmed participants in the tradeshow). A business card and proof of client relationship with exhibiting manufacturer will be required.

Alternatively, Public Relations representatives also may register on-site for the tradeshow as a "trade guest", with payment of any necessary fees.

We ask that you do not bring friends or relatives with you to the Press Center.

Please contact Cate Salvatore, Media Manager, at 914-421-3313, if you have questions about GLM's requirements, or if you wish to confirm that your credentials are acceptable in advance of a show.