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Title: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 17, 2017, 09:12:10 AM
March 20...

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Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on March 17, 2017, 10:20:36 AM
Thanks for the heads up! Time for my annual anxiety-ridden weeks until I hear back about my application.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: 28savagedays on March 17, 2017, 12:27:54 PM
I was just researching this. Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on March 17, 2017, 12:49:16 PM
Thanks for the 411.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 17, 2017, 12:55:46 PM
[member=1060]DRWHO42[/member] finally I get a like!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on March 17, 2017, 02:34:00 PM
I use a mobile app most of the time which does not allow me that feature. I am on the laptop now - you got a second 'like' now.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Angology on March 19, 2017, 11:51:53 AM
I totally missed this one-can we get a calendar link, at least for historical purposes? Thanks!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 19, 2017, 06:48:25 PM
[member=364]Angology[/member] this is not an event just the date press applications open for NYCC in 2017
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Angology on March 19, 2017, 07:41:25 PM
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[member=364]Angology[/member] this is not an event just the date press applications open for NYCC in 2017
We have been recording dates like this one too, but it's your call. Thanks for the response.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on March 20, 2017, 05:34:10 AM
Do we know the time the application goes live?  I didn't get an email about it and this info was practically buried on their website so I'm assuming they are purposely keeping it quiet to control the volume of people applying at once.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 20, 2017, 05:40:48 AM
no time that i see, but i would say by or before noon it will open

i do recall there being no announcement last year but I also recall there being an email sent
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 20, 2017, 09:02:58 AM
open...
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on March 20, 2017, 09:16:57 AM
link (http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Tickets/Press-Registration/)

I had to search for it so I figured I'd help everyone out.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 20, 2017, 09:18:10 AM
and applied
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on March 20, 2017, 09:22:12 AM
And now we wait.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on March 20, 2017, 09:26:42 AM
for 21 BUSINESS days not just days...

for those looking it is under the buy tickets dropdown
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on March 20, 2017, 11:01:36 AM
Pros have to wait until May 1!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: EscoBlades on March 22, 2017, 05:53:24 AM
Applied. Now the waiting game begins.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: alexny0007 on April 03, 2017, 07:52:45 AM
Hola Everybody!

And another year comes and already counting the days for it, i have a very silly question and i hope you can help me to understand. What do you need in order to be able to apply for the press badge? what kind of benefits does it give you? I am very interested in writing, video and photography but i don't own a business or site but i am very interested on it and hopefully one day i can have it, since 2013 when i went to my first NYCC i loved it and share all my experiences thru social media but now sort of wondering how to get the press badge and what do i need in order to apply for it.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on April 03, 2017, 10:14:35 AM
You can view the press credential FAQs before you apply. They are here: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Tickets/Press-Registration/

Press badge does not really give you anything extra outside of the badge itself. The issue is like without a site with followers you are likely going to be denied, I don't say this to be harsh just to temper your expectations. They do ask statistics about your site in the questions so if you were to say 'I post on social media' there is not a lot of wiggle room unless of course you have a lot of followers.

Unfortunately looking now the site is a bit bare in terms of guidelines but really you have to ask if you make regular contributions or just doing it for the badge
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on April 03, 2017, 02:25:37 PM
^^ To add to that, with the press application this year, you're asked for site statistics (monthly hit count, etc.), posting frequency, and to provide links to work, at least one of which has to have been posted within the last 60 days.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on April 17, 2017, 05:57:43 PM
Approved!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: TerrancePryor on April 17, 2017, 05:58:22 PM
Just got my confirmation email for press. Can't wait!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 17, 2017, 05:59:35 PM
Congrats, guys!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on April 17, 2017, 07:02:38 PM
Congrats to those who received confirmation.

I am waiting on mine personally but I can confirm the FoCC blog has been confirmed for NYCC Press.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on April 18, 2017, 08:29:39 AM
The other person from our outlet was denied "due to space", so that is a thing that is happening. We're still not sure if it's actually because of space or because she didn't do any press rooms last year.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: alyssa on April 18, 2017, 08:40:27 AM
so they are sending out denials along with acceptances. Good to know
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on April 19, 2017, 06:04:32 PM
How is everyone doing with their press application notifications?
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on April 19, 2017, 08:11:44 PM
I was approved

[member=2819]jamiesugah[/member] I don't think you have to do press rooms to be approved. I just figure because so many people are applying now they have to watch how many people from an outlet can get aproved
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on April 20, 2017, 12:31:53 PM
[member=2819]jamiesugah[/member] I don't think you have to do press rooms to be approved. I just figure because so many people are applying now they have to watch how many people from an outlet can get aproved
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True, but there are only two of us. I can understand there being a limit, but I doubt it's one per outlet.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on April 24, 2017, 08:22:15 AM
Pro Registration closes in today!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: alyssa on April 28, 2017, 08:53:52 AM
all pro verification/denials will be going out tonight.
so you'll know in time for the sale to buy or not to buy

https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/videos/10155533136235579/
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: LaMaestra on April 28, 2017, 02:23:20 PM
Those who received any notification from ReedPop about pro badges, please post it here so we can get an idea what time to start checking our emails.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on April 28, 2017, 02:40:00 PM
Nothing yet!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: EscoBlades on April 28, 2017, 07:38:23 PM
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Those who received any notification from ReedPop about pro badges, please post it here so we can get an idea what time to start checking our emails.

Just got mine approved.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: alyssa on April 28, 2017, 08:05:22 PM
I got the feelling they were going to be working late tonight....
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: EscoBlades on April 28, 2017, 08:08:38 PM
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I got the feelling they were going to be working late tonight....

Yeah, i think they said as much via Twitter too.
Oh well, that is one less thing to worry about thankfully.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: TerrancePryor on April 28, 2017, 08:16:00 PM
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[member=2819]jamiesugah[/member] I don't think you have to do press rooms to be approved. I just figure because so many people are applying now they have to watch how many people from an outlet can get aproved


True, but there are only two of us. I can understand there being a limit, but I doubt it's one per outlet.

I guess it depends on the situation? Something major like MTV or New York Times would obviously have no problem getting more people in.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on April 28, 2017, 09:48:27 PM
And we're in!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on April 29, 2017, 06:21:02 AM
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And we're in!
Great to hear.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on April 29, 2017, 06:17:16 PM
It's getting harder every year to get a pro pass. Of our friends 3/6 got approved.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: EscoBlades on April 29, 2017, 07:22:39 PM
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It's getting harder every year to get a pro pass. Of our friends 3/6 got approved.

Requirements are always going to shirt upwards, as demand for those badges in particular increases.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: dkd on May 01, 2017, 08:05:57 AM
I may not hear from the SDCC Hotel people today, but I did hear from NYCC about my Pro Badge.

Approved.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on May 01, 2017, 08:13:16 AM
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I may not hear from the SDCC Hotel people today, but I did hear from NYCC about my Pro Badge.

Approved.
Congrats!!!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: EscoBlades on May 04, 2017, 08:36:10 PM
Grabbed both my NYCC and SDCC Pro badges today. Woooo!

All set for both.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Brian.A on May 05, 2017, 09:23:49 AM
I totally forgot to apply for a pro pass this year. I got denied last year though so maybe it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: RDlenix on May 16, 2017, 12:47:57 PM
All three of our bloggers were approved for press today. It was a relief because I'd been hearing from people that they are being a lot stricter this year due to space. Looks like our work has paid off which is a nice reward.

...now I need to figure out what to do with the Friday/Sunday passes I bought just in case we were denied.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on May 16, 2017, 01:19:56 PM
congrats, i know the relief you feel when you get that approval!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on May 16, 2017, 02:05:59 PM
Congratulations RDlenix
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Violet on June 13, 2017, 09:03:08 AM
My husband and I got our NYCC Press rejections  :(
Ah well, figured it was a long shot considering that we also were recently rejected for SDCC Press.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on June 13, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
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My husband and I got our NYCC Press rejections  :(
Ah well, figured it was a long shot considering that we also were recently rejected for SDCC Press.
Very sorry to hear.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Imagery on August 28, 2017, 06:44:03 AM
I was surprised by how quickly my application was processed (and approved). This would be my second year attending on a press badge, but my going is dependent on getting my partner a public ticket for Friday and/or Saturday since he's the driver and it's too expensive to fly from Toronto.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on August 29, 2017, 01:41:51 PM
Apparently Pro registration is reopen.  Some people that I know that applied in previous years but not this year got a last chance email today.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on September 01, 2017, 10:30:56 AM
Woo-hoo, badge came yesterday!

Even after I get approved, I'm always anxious until that badge comes in the mail.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Widdingsoul on September 11, 2017, 11:34:01 AM
Hi! I'm a journalist from Argentina and recently got my press badge.

I wonder if I have a press badge I have free entrance for the four days at NYCC? Or I need to buy tickets?

So I bought Thursday tickets if they refused my press badge application. It's my first time at NYCC so I need information.

Thanks! :)
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on September 11, 2017, 12:34:10 PM
the press badge is your ticket to all 4 days of NYCC it includes entrance to the Javits for all content at the Javits as well as Panels at the Hammerstein and The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

There are however some separate event under 'NYCC Presents' those are ticketed items that you need to pay for to attend.

Hope that helps
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Quislings on September 20, 2017, 03:59:18 PM
Someone give me a good reason why Press Badges don't come with access to My Show because I am rolling my eyes out of my head right now.

I hate navigating the website so much, I just want to make it easier for myself NYCC. Why do you hate me?
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 20, 2017, 05:13:23 PM
Pros

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Tickets/Professional-Registration/

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What Happens Now:

Badges will begin mailing out at the end of August through early September, so if you don't have it yet don't stress! It's still on the way. If you don't receive your badge by September 25 or so, then you can reach out to [email protected] to see what's up.

Once you get your badge in the mail, you'll need to activate your NYCC Badge in order to take part in any pre-show lotteries, badge tapping towers, activations, and more! (It's required, but it'll also give you a better experience at the show. We promise.) New York Comic Con uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in our badges. This means each NYCC badge contains a personalized microchip and is individually tied to you when you activate the badge to your Fan Verification profile, which you will need to create here, if you do not already have one.  NYCC Fan Verification link (https://www.showclix.com/application/nycc-2017-ftinvr-fanver110210)

Through your badge activation process, you'll now be able to tap your badge at any towers for standby lines at panels, activations, or exhibitor booths. You'll tap your badge, enjoy your next stop at the show, and then receive a text when it's time to come back to that panel, activation, or booth!  This will help cut down on the time you're waiting in line so you can experience all that NYCC has to offer. Your badge is not just your ticket into the show, but also your access to all the great content going on in the Javits Center and around the city.



Remember, you can enter the Preshow Lottery with that fan-verified email address even if your badge hasn't arrived yet!
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 20, 2017, 06:44:02 PM
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Someone give me a good reason why Press Badges don't come with access to My Show because I am rolling my eyes out of my head right now.

I hate navigating the website so much, I just want to make it easier for myself NYCC. Why do you hate me?

It should use the same email as your fan verified account's.

My Show https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Users/Login/

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Have them send a reset email if you can't find the NYCC Weekend one. https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Users/Forgotten-Password/
The email will send a link for a "New York Comic Con - October 5 - 8, 2017 - Javits Center account"

Not Press, but may work.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Quislings on September 21, 2017, 02:42:24 AM
I applied with a new business email for my Press Badge, so I had to Fan Verify it after the fact and that's fine. But I emailed their inquiry account because I wasn't getting a reset email for the My Show account I tried to set up and they told me press doesn't come with a My Show account.

It doesn't seem to be working on my old NYCC Fan Verified account either though.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on September 21, 2017, 07:36:50 AM
Yeah, I haven't been able to use My Show for the past couple of years and it's super annoying, especially since I've had a My Show account since like 2010 and suddenly now I can't have one because I'm press, which was never an issue before.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on September 21, 2017, 05:38:26 PM
I logged in just now with my press email for the my show account and had no issues

try entering your email and do a password reset?
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Quislings on September 21, 2017, 05:55:12 PM
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I logged in just now with my press email for the my show account and had no issues

try entering your email and do a password reset?

That's what I attempted to do and the email for the reset never came through. So I emailed the inquiry account and they informed me that Press Badges don't come with My Show Access.

Did you use the same email for a regular badge before you used it for your press badge?
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: mllNY on September 21, 2017, 06:46:14 PM
no but i had a press account with them the last 2 years

I would try sending a second email or contact them via FB or twitter. honestly just keep asking until you get a new email

can you not create a new account if that does not work?
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on September 25, 2017, 12:54:27 PM
Did anyone have press rooms in MSG last year? I have a press room there this year and I have no idea where the MSG press room is.

Also, I do not like that the press rooms are starting to be in the other buildings. I may have a press room directly before this one in the Javits, so I'm either going to have to leave one room early or arrive at one late.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Quislings on September 25, 2017, 01:01:13 PM
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no but i had a press account with them the last 2 years

I would try sending a second email or contact them via FB or twitter. honestly just keep asking until you get a new email

can you not create a new account if that does not work?

I can create a new account, but it's just a hassle because it means I'll have THREE Fan Verified accounts with NYCC now and I really just want to be able to use MyShow on my main press account to help with scheduling purposes. Their site is hard enough to navigate without the added pain of not having MyShow access.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on October 05, 2017, 07:15:52 PM
Did anyone get caught in the line across the street? Saw on reddit that pro/press badge holders were held across the street and not allowed to enter until 9:45, but I got there at 9am and walked right in with no issues.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: Boukenred on October 05, 2017, 07:34:07 PM
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Did anyone get caught in the line across the street? Saw on reddit that pro/press badge holders were held across the street and not allowed to enter until 9:45, but I got there at 9am and walked right in with no issues.

They were disorganized, plus the metal detector was slowing things down dramatically.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on October 06, 2017, 06:44:35 PM
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Did anyone get caught in the line across the street? Saw on reddit that pro/press badge holders were held across the street and not allowed to enter until 9:45, but I got there at 9am and walked right in with no issues.
I breezed through both days. No issues.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: jamiesugah on October 08, 2017, 05:53:07 PM
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I breezed through both days. No issues.

Same, for Thursday and Friday. I got there at 9 both days and had no real problems (though the backup at the metal detectors on Thursday was a pain). However, on Saturday, I got there earlier, and was told that they weren't letting press in until 9am. Then someone else told me 10. So I just went to the main entrance and went in.

I remember last year, in the letter that I got with my badge, they said that press wouldn't be allowed to enter early to access main stage panels, but this year they said nothing. If they weren't going to let press in until a certain time, they should make press aware of it. I don't mind using the main entrance, I mind that they didn't say anything about it.
Title: Re: NYCC 2017 - Press and Pro Applications
Post by: DRWHO42 on October 11, 2017, 07:53:14 AM
The security folks at MSG were not helpful this year and they would not allow me to access the pit area where photographers would generally be allowed during panels.