Press Policy
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ConFuzzled as an organization does not seek invite media facilitators to the convention in any way. However we do have a responsibility when the media expresses an interest in the convention to investigate and manage such contacts. The reputation of ConFuzzled, it's staff and attendees/guests are of paramount concern in our dealings with the media.
The purpose of this policy is to educate the public and set guidelines for media relations.
Convention Policy and Guidelines
We reserve the right to admit or deny access to any member of the press, whether invited by an individual or a direct inquiry from the source. When we are contacted by the press, our Media Relations agent will investigate and determinate the press's credentials, purpose and requirements.
Media Relations will report their findings to the Convention chairman & Co-Chair.
Once sufficient information has been gathered, including the specific times that the press will be in attendance and which specific events they wish to cover, the Convention Chairman/Co-Chair will make a decision in regards to the request. Each request will be considered individually, fairly and on a case by case basis.
At the convention, the press is required upon arrival to check with ConOperations, obtain their credentials and meet with our Media Relations agent. The Director of Media Relations or his designated representative will escort the media during their entire course of stay at the convention.
All press must agree to the following minimum conditions in order to obtain credentials:
Coverage must be limited in time and scope.
Any footage obtained at the convention may only be used in regards to the convention itself and must be used as one continuous segment.
Special Interest Group organisers and attendees, in addition, have the right to deny access to their specific event.
All our attendees have the right to refuse participation in any coverage and the press shall respect those rights.
Under no circumstances will the press be allowed to film, photograph or reproduce anything within the Art Show, Art Auction or Dealer's Den.
Any organisation which wishes to cover ConFuzzled in any way must contact us no less than 30 days before the start of the convention.
Attendee Guidelines
If any attendee is contacted by a representative of the press, it is advised they should direct the inquiry to Media Relations at media@confuzzled.org.uk .
If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding media presence, please contact us.
If you, as an attendee, are approached by a member of the media, you have the right to say NO. The convention will enforce those rights, legally, if required.
If you, as an attendee, witness any member of the media unescorted, you should contact Convention Operations (ConOps) immediately.
Policy Help
If you have any questions or comments regarding our policies, please send us an email: info@confuzzled.org.uk .
