Press Information

2013 Press Registration

Please be sure to read the following important information prior to registering as press.
A registration link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Qualifying Press / Criteria

Working press is invited to attend the trade show and conference at no charge. Diversified Business Communications is solely responsible for determining if individuals qualify for Press Registration.

To receive a complimentary Press Registration, press must be a qualified representative from one of the following news organizations:

• Trade Publication
• News Publication
• Business Publication
• Consumer Publication
• Newspaper
• Wire Service
• Radio Station
• Television Station

Members of the media who qualify typically have the following titles:

• Editor
• Reporter
• Editorial writer
• Publisher
• Associate Publisher
• Photographer
• Camera Crew

Press must provide the following materials to the show management/staff in order to receive their Press Registration:

• An unexpired police press pass with photo

or

• A listing on current masthead of a legitimate publication with matching driver's license.

Should a member of the press provide a driver's license along with one of the following, a verifying phone call will be made to the individual's press organization:

• Business card with editorial title
• Press card issued by media organization
• A letter from an editor or publisher verifying the individual's professional identity.

The following do not qualify:

• Sales/Marketing personnel (sales managers, account executives, etc.)
• Advertising/PR Agency personnel
• Freelancers, unless they provide proof they are assigned to the event by and accredited news organization
• Commercial photographers not working for an accredited news organization

Note: Press Badges will be held for pick-up onsite. Members of the press are required to show verifying credentials (see above) in order to receive their Press Badge.

Register HERE to attend as a member of the press

Press Releases

Exhibitors: please send your press releases to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be posted online.

Questions regarding Press Registration or releases can be sent to: Christine Pedersen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .