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In response to the large number of requests for press access we receive each year, we are introducing new policies. Any press interested in covering Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend must apply in advance. All applications must be received by September 17th. We will only accept applications from professional media after that date.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in attending our event as a member of the press, you must first fill out the form below. In addition to providing basic information, you may also be asked for credentials that confirm your status as press. If you have previously covered the event, you may need to provide a link to last year's coverage or otherwise confirm status.
Everyone who holds a Press Pass must also be wearing an attendee wristband, whether it be for one day or the weekend. There are NO exceptions!
Spooky Empire may choose to provide certain organizations with complimentary admission to the convention. If your application for Press access is accepted, and you are eligible for complimentary admission, this will be indicated in your acceptance email. If your application for Press access is accepted, and you are not eligible for a complimentary admission, you must pay for admission. No one will be admitted to the convention without an attendee wristband.
If your application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation email. Please save this email, because you will need to show it when you pick up your Press Pass.
Picking Up Your Press Pass
Press passes will be available for pick up at the Will Call area. You will need to show a valid photo ID and the confirmation email to obtain your Press Pass. Without your Press Pass, you will not have access to cover the event or request interviews with Guests.
After the convention, we would appreciate a courtesy copy of your coverage for our records.
Press Application Guidelines
Print Media: Must be in publication prior to January 1, 2009, with a circulation of least 5,000 per issue. It must be published at least quarterly.
Freelance Press:If you are a freelance writer, journalist, or photographer, please list where you've been published (link to online articles is acceptable)
Student Press: If you are a student, covering Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend for your school or university, you may be asked to submit a letter from your supervising teacher or editor, preferably on school/university letterhead, stating that you are covering Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend on assignment.
Broadcast Media:If you are a broadcast journalist or photographer, please include info about what station/location you'll be broadcasting the coverage on.
Web-based Press: -Your website: Must have 10,000+ hits/month and at least 1,000+ unique visitors per month. Must be updated at least twice monthly. Must be relative to the theme of the event -Independent Bloggers/Podcaster's Sites:Must have been live on or before January 1, 2009. Must have 30,000+ hits per month and at least 5,000+ unique visitors per month. Blogs must be updated, on average, at least 5 times per week. Content must be primarily related to Horror, Halloween, and/or related subjects. Podcasts must have at least one broadcast per week, where the topic is primarily related to Horror, Halloween and/or related subjects.
Please Note:
Press access tags only give you access to cover the event for publishing purposes. They do not offer access to the convention on their own, nor do they offer access to the VIP party.
All applicants for Press access must purchase regular admission. There are no exceptions. Every person in possession of a Press Pass must also wear their admission wristband at all times.
Press must have the Press Pass visible at all times. If you do not wear your admission wristband, you will not have access to the convention.
Submitting a request for Press access does not guarantee that you will receive Press access.
The total number of Press Passes is limited; therefore, every name submitted for your organization may not receive Press access.
Application Form
Please read the requirements for Press applications carefully. If you application is missing anything, it may be denied or delayed.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in attending our event as a member of the press, you must first fill out the form below. In addition to providing basic information, you may also be asked for credentials that confirm your status as press. If you have previously covered the event, you may need to provide a link to last year's coverage or otherwise confirm status.
Everyone who holds a Press Pass must also be wearing an attendee wristband, whether it be for one day or the weekend. There are NO exceptions!
Spooky Empire may choose to provide certain organizations with complimentary admission to the convention. If your application for Press access is accepted, and you are eligible for complimentary admission, this will be indicated in your acceptance email. If your application for Press access is accepted, and you are not eligible for a complimentary admission, you must pay for admission. No one will be admitted to the convention without an attendee wristband.
If your application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation email. Please save this email, because you will need to show it when you pick up your Press Pass.
Picking Up Your Press Pass
Press passes will be available for pick up at the Will Call area. You will need to show a valid photo ID and the confirmation email to obtain your Press Pass. Without your Press Pass, you will not have access to cover the event or request interviews with Guests.
After the convention, we would appreciate a courtesy copy of your coverage for our records.
Press Application Guidelines
Print Media: Must be in publication prior to January 1, 2009, with a circulation of least 5,000 per issue. It must be published at least quarterly.
Freelance Press:If you are a freelance writer, journalist, or photographer, please list where you've been published (link to online articles is acceptable)
Student Press: If you are a student, covering Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend for your school or university, you may be asked to submit a letter from your supervising teacher or editor, preferably on school/university letterhead, stating that you are covering Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend on assignment.
Broadcast Media:If you are a broadcast journalist or photographer, please include info about what station/location you'll be broadcasting the coverage on.
Web-based Press: -Your website: Must have 10,000+ hits/month and at least 1,000+ unique visitors per month. Must be updated at least twice monthly. Must be relative to the theme of the event -Independent Bloggers/Podcaster's Sites:Must have been live on or before January 1, 2009. Must have 30,000+ hits per month and at least 5,000+ unique visitors per month. Blogs must be updated, on average, at least 5 times per week. Content must be primarily related to Horror, Halloween, and/or related subjects. Podcasts must have at least one broadcast per week, where the topic is primarily related to Horror, Halloween and/or related subjects.
Please Note:
Press access tags only give you access to cover the event for publishing purposes. They do not offer access to the convention on their own, nor do they offer access to the VIP party.
All applicants for Press access must purchase regular admission. There are no exceptions. Every person in possession of a Press Pass must also wear their admission wristband at all times.
Press must have the Press Pass visible at all times. If you do not wear your admission wristband, you will not have access to the convention.
Submitting a request for Press access does not guarantee that you will receive Press access.
The total number of Press Passes is limited; therefore, every name submitted for your organization may not receive Press access.
Application Form
Please read the requirements for Press applications carefully. If you application is missing anything, it may be denied or delayed.