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Title: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: bertonebeatle on November 07, 2018, 03:48:52 AM
My credentials are due again this year....and so far the site hasn't said when to apply. Last year the deadline was November...
Title: Re: Press applications for 2019??
Post by: Miclpea on November 07, 2018, 08:38:30 AM
Does anyone have a clue when press registration will open? It would have been nice before regular registration.
Title: Re: Press applications for 2019??
Post by: AzT on November 07, 2018, 09:43:50 AM
No indications yet in member ID notices and these areas still show only 2018 information:

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press-faq
Title: Re: Press applications for 2019??
Post by: Lynnpd on November 08, 2018, 09:44:27 AM
I wrote to CC and got this response about applications for returning as PRESS

Thank you for reaching out to us.

We are in the process of preparing the 2019 press application and registration periods. Returning members of the press will be notified via email with specific instructions once each period opens.

If you are a returning press member with verification DUE, we encourage you to participate in Open Registration for an attendee badge if you believe your coverage has not been consistent since last verified. Open Registration on Saturday, November 10, 2018 is the attendee badge purchase period, subject to availability, NOT registration for a press badge.

Please note, approved press members that purchase an attendee badge must request a refund prior to registering their press badge, which occurs after your press application is verified and approved.

We encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Toucan - the official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon for any important announcements.
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Since I have continually attended since 2010, I'm going to wait it out to hear from them about Press registration and hope for getting renewed.
Title: Re: Press applications for 2019??
Post by: darqamin on November 08, 2018, 09:15:15 PM
Thanks for the info, that's great to know! My verification is due this year.
Title: Re: Press applications for 2019??
Post by: bertonebeatle on November 14, 2018, 03:30:54 AM
My verification is also due, but my coverage has only increased so I'm not super concerned....just annoyed lol.
Title: Re: Press applications for 2019??
Post by: Zero on November 16, 2018, 01:51:46 AM
Forum Housekeeping:

I will designate this as our press registration thread for Comic-Con 2019.  As such, this thread will be renamed from "Press applications for 2019??" to "SDCC 2019 Press Registration."

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Lynnpd on November 16, 2018, 09:11:49 AM
Thank you Zero!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 16, 2018, 09:20:42 AM
Any theories why they are waiting so long?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: DRWHO42 on November 16, 2018, 06:39:45 PM
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I would not advise speculation and will just keep an eye out for the notification when they are ready all of us happy press people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on November 27, 2018, 07:10:54 PM
minor update to soon https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press

Press 

The Comic-Con 2019 press application period is coming soon! Please be sure to check back frequently for updates.

We encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Toucan - the official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim - for any important registration announcements.

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Comic-Con Press Terms & Conditions

 

There will be NO onsite press registration. Approved and "NOT DUE" press must register online each year they plan to attend. Press must submit verification materials every two years, unless requested earlier by Comic-Con. Approved freelance applicants will only be valid for the year applying.

A Comic-Con press badge is good for entry to all of the events held at Comic-Con (space permitting). However, it does not allow for early entry into the Exhibit Hall, programming rooms or official Comic-Con events; and does not guarantee seating. Please keep in mind that press registration is a courtesy and a Comic-Con press badge is non-transferable. You may not transfer or sell a Comic-Con press badge. A complimentary press badge does not allow for plus-ones, guests, or child badges. A press badge has no monetary value and you are not entitled to a refund of any amount for your complimentary press badge. Duplicate badges of any type are not allowed.

Registered press members are prohibited from entering the Exhibit Hall prior to 6:00 PM on Preview Night or during closed Exhibit Hall hours. There are no exceptions. Any pictures taken within the Exhibit Hall prior to 6:00 PM on Preview Night, and posted for public viewing, will result in the forfeiture of the Comic-Con press badge.

Because of a variety of rules governing the San Diego Convention Center and Comic-Con International, wheeled carts or handcarts are not allowed in the convention center. Additionally, camera crews, while free to roam the center, cannot set up equipment in a fixed manner (i.e. tripods, lights, chairs, signs, etc.).

Members of the press that would like to videotape, film, and/or record any matter that will be used for commercial purposes (non-news) must first obtain written permission from Comic-Con and any other participants being recorded. Live streaming and recording at Comic-Con, including posting more than 15 minutes of a panel, is not permitted without prior consent from Comic-Con. To request the appropriate consents please email [email protected] with detailed information regarding the interest to record at Comic-Con.

PLEASE NOTE: Names, outlets, titles, email addresses, and countries of registered press members will be made available to participating studios, exhibitors, programming participants, etc., prior to each convention (COMIC-CON PRESS LIST).

As always, the issuance of a press badge is at the sole discretion of Comic-Con. Please be respectful to all attendees. A press badge is provided as a courtesy to cover our conventions. Comic-Con does not tolerate coverage that includes stunt-type events, ambush interviewing, or any sort of action that could make any attendee feel unsafe or uncomfortable. All registered press members are held to Comic-Con’s Code of Conduct and all other Convention Policies (www.comic-con.org/cci/convention-policies).

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: beadrbop on December 03, 2018, 06:02:28 PM
Hopefully all should have received the information email from CCI re. Press today. Here is what the email stated. (Big changes for this year for press registration):

There are exciting and big changes for Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2019! The press application period is open and now includes verification for both events, and is now outlet-based which means only ONE application per press outlet!
 
Your Outlet Key Contact (OKC) is now solely responsible for handling the press application and registration processes for you and your outlet moving forward. We understand that change can be tough, but our goal is to help streamline the press application and registration processes for our members of the press!
 
OKCs for returning press outlets will receive a separate email stating the 2019 press outlet status, including Comic-Con Outlet ID login credentials.
 
For returning press outlets with an outlet status of “Verification DUE - Reapply”, the OKC will be responsible for submitting the “Press Outlet Application” for you and the outlet by Friday, January 11, 2019 to be considered.
 
For returning press outlets with an outlet status of “Verification NOT DUE – Approved”, no action is required at this time. Once press badge registration opens at a later date for each convention, the OKC will be eligible to register the individual members of the press outlet. PLEASE NOTE: Individual members must have their own confirmed Comic-Con Member ID to be registered.
 
Once your OKC successfully registers you for a press badge, your press status will return to your Comic-Con Member ID account.
 
Though you are not listed as the OKC of your press outlet, we encourage you to visit the press website here to download and carefully read the “Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2019 Press Guidelines” PDF for detailed information on the new press application and registration processes.
 
For more information and frequently asked questions regarding Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2019 press application and registration, please visit www.comic-con.org/cci/press-faq

Good luck to all. I am due this year and am trying to get the agency I shoot photos for to help out. I hate not having the full control over the application process. Looks like some are already accounted for (i.e. the number of allocated press badges for outlets).
Title: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: DRWHO42 on December 03, 2018, 06:46:36 PM
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Hopefully all should have received the information email from CCI re. Press today. Here is what the email stated. (Big changes for this year for press registration):

There are exciting and big changes for Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2019! The press application period is open and now includes verification for both events, and is now outlet-based which means only ONE application per press outlet!
 
Your Outlet Key Contact (OKC) is now solely responsible for handling the press application and registration processes for you and your outlet moving forward. We understand that change can be tough, but our goal is to help streamline the press application and registration processes for our members of the press!
 
OKCs for returning press outlets will receive a separate email stating the 2019 press outlet status, including Comic-Con Outlet ID login credentials.
 
For returning press outlets with an outlet status of “Verification DUE - Reapply”, the OKC will be responsible for submitting the “Press Outlet Application” for you and the outlet by Friday, January 11, 2019 to be considered.
 
For returning press outlets with an outlet status of “Verification NOT DUE – Approved”, no action is required at this time. Once press badge registration opens at a later date for each convention, the OKC will be eligible to register the individual members of the press outlet. PLEASE NOTE: Individual members must have their own confirmed Comic-Con Member ID to be registered.
 
Once your OKC successfully registers you for a press badge, your press status will return to your Comic-Con Member ID account.
 
Though you are not listed as the OKC of your press outlet, we encourage you to visit the press website here to download and carefully read the “Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2019 Press Guidelines” PDF for detailed information on the new press application and registration processes.
 
For more information and frequently asked questions regarding Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2019 press application and registration, please visit www.comic-con.org/cci/press-faq

Good luck to all. I am due this year and am trying to get the agency I shoot photos for to help out. I hate not having the full control over the application process. Looks like some are already accounted for (i.e. the number of allocated press badges for outlets).
We are up for reverification this year. The application does not appear to be too difficult. Good luck to all who are applying.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on December 04, 2018, 06:11:57 AM
It sounds like what CCI wants to do is just approve outlets, and then the outlets can decide which of their people they want to send. This means less work for CCI (fewer applications to review) and more flexibility for the outlets. Of course, this transition year is not fun...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: FBS on December 04, 2018, 12:18:28 PM
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It sounds like what CCI wants to do is just approve outlets, and then the outlets can decide which of their people they want to send. This means less work for CCI (fewer applications to review) and more flexibility for the outlets. Of course, this transition year is not fun...
Agreed.
CCI are cleaning house. This year was all over the place in terms of press and I think they know that. Now they are pulling the drawbridge in to one & all and making the overarching outlet put in one application. Then the outlet can decide who goes.
It's a very positive step from CCI in my opinion.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Undead Stephanie on December 04, 2018, 09:48:36 PM
I think this will ultimately be good and make it easier. This year, however, has some growing pains. So far, it had us as Due when we just reapplied last year. My editor (on the east coast and has never been to SDCC) is of course the key contact but it’s a bit mysterious to him how this works. It also did not let him register as our site name saying it was already taken. I think something is getting lost in translation but I’m not sure what.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: FBS on December 04, 2018, 11:43:27 PM
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I think this will ultimately be good and make it easier. This year, however, has some growing pains. So far, it had us as Due when we just reapplied last year. My editor (on the east coast and has never been to SDCC) is of course the key contact but it’s a bit mysterious to him how this works. It also did not let him register as our site name saying it was already taken. I think something is getting lost in translation but I’m not sure what.


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I had to re-apply this year when I only applied in 2017. I think we are going to be seeing a lot more one year only press passes. The days of granting two year passes, in my opinion, are gone. Looks like they want to ensure the press that are accepted are there because they want/need to be rather than just turning up on a freebie and not doing anything.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Cdizzlefizzle on December 05, 2018, 05:35:34 AM
Is anyone having trouble sending in the actual application? Every time I try to send the application it bounces back with a weird error message saying that the call letters for my radio station aren't on the form, even though it clearly was there before I sent the form. I contacted Comic-Con about this but I'm nervous about them getting back to me in time for me to still make the deadline.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: beadrbop on December 05, 2018, 07:47:20 PM
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Is anyone having trouble sending in the actual application? Every time I try to send the application it bounces back with a weird error message saying that the call letters for my radio station aren't on the form, even though it clearly was there before I sent the form. I contacted Comic-Con about this but I'm nervous about them getting back to me in time for me to still make the deadline.

Take a screen cap of the error you are receiving. (show that the call letters are on there) Might be a glitch? Sorry. Hope it gets through ok for you. Good luck.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: darqamin on December 05, 2018, 10:09:50 PM
We were able to apply successfully without an error message as a returning outlet. But where do we check on status of application? I believe our outlet contact can login via his own account, but it says that the outlet ID can be used to log in as well to check press status, but is that supposed to be used at the regular address for member IDs (https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/login.php) or somewhere else? It isn't working there.

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Press application status may be available in both the Comic-Con Outlet ID account, and the Comic-Con Member ID account of the Outlet Key Contact (OKC).
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: beadrbop on December 08, 2018, 11:46:17 AM
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We were able to apply successfully without an error message as a returning outlet. But where do we check on status of application? I believe our outlet contact can login via his own account, but it says that the outlet ID can be used to log in as well to check press status, but is that supposed to be used at the regular address for member IDs (https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/login.php) or somewhere else? It isn't working there.

Did you receive an email from CCI after the press application was successfully submitted by the Outlet Key Contact? In that email yes it states: "the press application status of this outlet may be available in both the Comic-Con Outlet ID account, and the Comic-Con Member ID account of the Outlet Key Contact (OKC). Please note this is not a confirmation of press application approval, or badge registration."

My outlet submitted the materials and application for myself (I'm the photographer that the agency sends). I received an email from CCI stating that they got the application it also included a summary of what they submitted i.e. the application information media letter (that was uploaded to CCI portal), and the various links i.e. the agency social media links plus the links to articles were my photos were utilized. It would be great yes to see the status of the application. I believe the Outlet Key Contact person can see the status in their Member ID area. (it would show -status as being reviewed) Hope this helps. Good luck! Keeping fingers crossed for all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: darqamin on December 09, 2018, 04:29:22 PM
Yes we received the same kind of email and our contact person can log in to check. But as said would be nice if that other option was available (general outlet status) as mentioned because I can't log into our contact persons' area (nor should I since it is his private login). In any event, he will update us when it is done, just odd to see the second option mentioned as a place to check status ("Comic-Con Outlet ID account") but no link or place to do it.


Edit - the information for the verified contact again lists that the outlet accounts will be loginable later, so I think that is a feature coming later on.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on January 08, 2019, 07:12:15 AM
Already registered my outlet yesterday! Have you guys registered? I feel like the ideo of matching SDCC+ Wondercon together for the press inquiries was a very good idea
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 08, 2019, 12:21:46 PM
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Already registered my outlet yesterday! Have you guys registered? I feel like the ideo of matching SDCC+ Wondercon together for the press inquiries was a very good idea

How does the actual registration process work?  I'm the key contact and when I log into my account there's no option to register my people yet.  It just tells me how many badges we have.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 08, 2019, 12:45:13 PM
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How does the actual registration process work?  I'm the key contact and when I log into my account there's no option to register my people yet.  It just tells me how many badges we have.

I think the idea is that your outlet is approved for X number of badges, and then it is up to the key contact to allocate those badges to their staff.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 08, 2019, 01:15:04 PM
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I think the idea is that your outlet is approved for X number of badges, and then it is up to the key contact to allocate those badges to their staff.

Yep but HOW.  I'm looking in my profile and there's no button for it.  I can see how many badges are allotted but I don't have the ability to assign them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on January 08, 2019, 04:07:17 PM
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Yep but HOW.  I'm looking in my profile and there's no button for it.  I can see how many badges are allotted but I don't have the ability to assign them.


Oh, you have to click on the button at the right side of your screen. You should have a part called 'press' in your Comic Con org account. Click at the 'press' board and them look at the right corner again. A message saying New Outlet Application'' should appear. Click there and make and then you just need to click the topics saying whether it's your first time trying out or if you're returning
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on January 08, 2019, 04:09:10 PM
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Yep but HOW.  I'm looking in my profile and there's no button for it.  I can see how many badges are allotted but I don't have the ability to assign them.

Try entering this link and see if they can help too! I cannot enter in my associate area now, but try looking at the right corner of your screen for the press apply https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 08, 2019, 04:33:13 PM
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Oh, you have to click on the button at the right side of your screen. You should have a part called 'press' in your Comic Con org account. Click at the 'press' board and them look at the right corner again. A message saying New Outlet Application'' should appear. Click there and make and then you just need to click the topics saying whether it's your first time trying out or if you're returning

Ok I see where this is going now.  But now I get to a screen that asks for a password and I tried putting in my personal password and it didn't work.  And there's no "forgot password" option D:
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 08, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
So I found the password buried deep within my email but when I tried to log in it said it wasn't time to register yet and that an email would be coming later with additional information.  So.  I still can't register.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on January 08, 2019, 04:59:44 PM
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So I found the password buried deep within my email but when I tried to log in it said it wasn't time to register yet and that an email would be coming later with additional information.  So.  I still can't register.

Oh well :( But the press registers end up this Friday 11th, so maybe you can email the team? Good luck ;3;
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 08, 2019, 05:50:29 PM
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Oh well :( But the press registers end up this Friday 11th, so maybe you can email the team? Good luck ;3;

No that's the application deadline.  Registration dates have not yet been announced. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Undead Stephanie on January 10, 2019, 09:23:27 PM
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No that's the application deadline.  Registration dates have not yet been announced.
Yeah, I think a new area will open for the OKCs once registration begins. Seems like everyone just needs to get the outlets submitted right now and hold tight. I am not the OKC, but working with him I see that he has a Press tab in his Member ID account that notes our outlet’s verification status. Not much else seems to be available yet.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 11, 2019, 11:43:01 AM
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Yeah, I think a new area will open for the OKCs once registration begins. Seems like everyone just needs to get the outlets submitted right now and hold tight. I am not the OKC, but working with him I see that he has a Press tab in his Member ID account that notes our outlet’s verification status. Not much else seems to be available yet.


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Glad to know I'm not missing something haha.  I was worried something had become available for others and I couldn't register my people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: darqamin on January 22, 2019, 07:58:50 PM
Nearing on the 8 week mark from our submitted press application so hopefully will hear soon  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on January 25, 2019, 02:57:59 PM
Press registration is live for Wondercon, so those with badges for both can log in and see how it works :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Undead Stephanie on January 27, 2019, 10:00:22 PM
Looks like everything is working. OKCs are able to assign press credentials for WonderCon now.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: darqamin on January 29, 2019, 06:12:28 PM
We were approved for Comic Con press  :) (and Wondercon since it is a combined application though don't think we will be able to attend that).

Email said a follow up email will come in the future when the actual press badge registration is open.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: alyssa on January 30, 2019, 12:36:49 AM
 I'm kinda surprised at how fast cci is moving. It seems as though a bunch of folks are getting approved. I can only guess the new system is streamlining the process much more efficiently.
The focc blog was approved for WC and sdcc.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Miclpea on January 30, 2019, 01:42:20 AM
It seems that the new system has cleared out a lot of clutter.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: sessionka on January 30, 2019, 11:00:23 AM
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The focc blog was approved for WC and sdcc.

Congratulations!!!   :) :) :)

How many times does that make.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 07:05:20 AM
Guys I'm really desperate at this point. It's been waay past the 8-10 weeks from our registration and as a OCK, I still haven't received any reply from the press team. My whole team lives overseas and we have to plan the trip before actually doing anything, so it was really important for us to receive the news, any news to be honest.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on February 14, 2019, 09:33:49 AM
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Guys I'm really desperate at this point. It's been waay past the 8-10 weeks from our registration and as a OCK, I still haven't received any reply from the press team. My whole team lives overseas and we have to plan the trip before actually doing anything, so it was really important for us to receive the news, any news to be honest.

Which emails have you tried?  I think there's two but I can't remember which one is actually responsive.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 10:35:02 AM
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Which emails have you tried?  I think there's two but I can't remember which one is actually responsive.

I've sent at least 4 emaisl to 2 email accounts, both the pr one and the press, with no reply whatstoever besides an automatic response talking about the deadline 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on February 14, 2019, 10:48:22 AM
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I've sent at least 4 emaisl to 2 email accounts, both the pr one and the press, with no reply whatstoever besides an automatic response talking about the deadline

Ugh I'm so sorry.  Yeah those are the two emails I know about.  I wish I knew someone personally that I could poke to respond to your inquiry.  I'm sorry.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: DRWHO42 on February 14, 2019, 11:21:17 AM
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I've sent at least 4 emaisl to 2 email accounts, both the pr one and the press, with no reply whatstoever besides an automatic response talking about the deadline
In your email did you include the application submission confirmation? Or was it an inquiry email alone.

If you did not email with your confirmation I would suggest forwarding that email to the press reg email address.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 12:52:51 PM
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In your email did you include the application submission confirmation? Or was it an inquiry email alone.

If you did not email with your confirmation I would suggest forwarding that email to the press reg email address.

The first time I asked, I made sure to send the submission confirmation :( Well, here's hoping they give me a feedback soon
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 12:56:30 PM
Just got an email from the press team and they are saying they are replying emails in the order the requires were sent, so that's why maybe they still didn't get my application yet!  Anyways, thanks for the help guys. I was certain that it would be fast because I've sent my inquiry around January 10th
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on February 14, 2019, 01:19:17 PM
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Just got an email from the press team and they are saying they are replying emails in the order the requires were sent, so that's why maybe they still didn't get my application yet!  Anyways, thanks for the help guys. I was certain that it would be fast because I've sent my inquiry around January 10th

Fingers crossed for you!  What outlet are you with?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 01:57:16 PM
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Fingers crossed for you!  What outlet are you with?

Thank you for your support! I'm with Amélie Magazine (my own outlet). I've just received the email now and we were approved for
Wondercon, but unfortunatelly not allowed at Comic Con :( I was just wondering, for those of you who've been covering, do you know what is needed
to be eligible to Comic Con? I'm wondering what might be the problem, especially because we've been covering our country's comic con all of the years now (BTW Our COmic Con is now the biggest in the World, CCXP), but well, at least some good news about Wondercon :)


Thank you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: NCDS on February 14, 2019, 02:17:51 PM
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Thank you for your support! I'm with Amélie Magazine (my own outlet). I've just received the email now and we were approved for
Wondercon, but unfortunatelly not allowed at Comic Con :( I was just wondering, for those of you who've been covering, do you know what is needed
to be eligible to Comic Con? I'm wondering what might be the problem, especially because we've been covering our country's comic con all of the years now (BTW Our COmic Con is now the biggest in the World, CCXP), but well, at least some good news about Wondercon :)


Thank you!

My Suggestion is to try for general badges and cover it when you are not press.  It will show your dedication.  I don't know their requirement but I am sure having articles to reference on the actual event can't hurt.

To me the size of a con isn't a factor, I feel like it's what they are able to bring to the con that is important.  NYCC and SDCC are tier 1 cons, the studios throw money at them.  Here in Denver, we have a decently large con but they struggle to bring big things here, so I would say it's a tier 3 or 4 con.   Though there is no real scale so this is all arbitrary, what can I say? I make s**t up. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 14, 2019, 02:28:21 PM
I agree with attending and writing articles anyway, even if you don't get the press pass. That way, the next year you can apply and show them what you wrote, and the kind of work you produced.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: NCDS on February 14, 2019, 02:41:50 PM
Wow [member=7321]vickyhope[/member]  I looked up those numbers.  I don't know if I could handle a con with 262K attendees.   I already think SDCC and NYCC are too crowded. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on February 14, 2019, 03:33:07 PM
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Thank you for your support! I'm with Amélie Magazine (my own outlet). I've just received the email now and we were approved for
Wondercon, but unfortunatelly not allowed at Comic Con :( I was just wondering, for those of you who've been covering, do you know what is needed
to be eligible to Comic Con? I'm wondering what might be the problem, especially because we've been covering our country's comic con all of the years now (BTW Our COmic Con is now the biggest in the World, CCXP), but well, at least some good news about Wondercon :)


Thank you!

Write about the con anyway.  Write about content related to the con even if only vaguely (shows and movies that are there, etc).  Try to have new content on your website every day.  Have a strong social media presence.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 03:50:48 PM
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Wow [member=7321]vickyhope[/member]  I looked up those numbers.  I don't know if I could handle a con with 262K attendees.   I already think SDCC and NYCC are too crowded.

Yuuup :) CCXP is way crowded. Brazilians are huge geeks here and the biggest TV channels and even politicians contribute with the money for the con, which is the biggest geek event here in our country. It's a huge battle for us from the press especially because we can barely walk every single day of the con, but thankfully we have press offices there where they offer us food, water, beverages and free massage seats for all the press members. This makes the con very worth it
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 03:51:23 PM
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I agree with attending and writing articles anyway, even if you don't get the press pass. That way, the next year you can apply and show them what you wrote, and the kind of work you produced.

Will totally write articles about the con indeed
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on February 14, 2019, 03:54:20 PM
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Write about the con anyway.  Write about content related to the con even if only vaguely (shows and movies that are there, etc).  Try to have new content on your website every day.  Have a strong social media presence.

Thank you very very much!! I'll try to work harder and try to update our social media /website more often. The whole team has jobs outside the website and here in Brazil, the work schedules are awful, we barely ahve time to study properly, but hopefully this year we will be able to work on the website only  so we can get bigger and better.

One of the press' staff reached me a few minutes ago and explained to me which are the points they pay attention to while selecting press outlets! I'm very glad they explained how the proccess works :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Viper1701 on February 28, 2019, 12:16:38 PM
So apparently my outlet was approved to Wondercon but not for Comic Con.

No justification, and no clear message that we've been rejected but when I connect to my outlet portal it says :
"Status: Application approved (WCA Only)
WonderCon Anaheim press badge allocation: 2
Not eligible to attend Comic-Con"

Anybody else in this case?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on February 28, 2019, 01:12:53 PM
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So apparently my outlet was approved to Wondercon but not for Comic Con.

No justification, and no clear message that we've been rejected but when I connect to my outlet portal it says :
"Status: Application approved (WCA Only)
WonderCon Anaheim press badge allocation: 2
Not eligible to attend Comic-Con"

Anybody else in this case?

Yes this definitely happens to people.  My suggestion is that if you have the ability to go to WonderCon, show how awesome you are there so that when you reapply you've "proven" yourself.  If you go to SDCC, cover that as well as non press so you show how dedicated you are to SDCC specifically.

What outlet are you from?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Violet on February 28, 2019, 02:58:19 PM
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So apparently my outlet was approved to Wondercon but not for Comic Con.

No justification, and no clear message that we've been rejected but when I connect to my outlet portal it says :
"Status: Application approved (WCA Only)
WonderCon Anaheim press badge allocation: 2
Not eligible to attend Comic-Con"

Anybody else in this case?

Yep, we've been in this situation for the past I think 5 years now? Nice to know we're not alone. Of course, in the past we had to separately apply for each con, and this was the first time they were lumped together. We also did not get a clear message about being rejected for SDCC, just a congratulatory message regarding being approved for WonderCon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: AzT on March 12, 2019, 02:11:40 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1105566852833595394

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Comic-Con press badge registration is now open for approved outlets! For more info and instructions, please visit https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press , or log in to your Member ID account and select the “Press” tab! #SDCC50 #SDCC #SDCC2019

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on March 12, 2019, 02:13:13 PM
Registration secured. Woooo.  Now it's all about Hotelpocalypse.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: vickyhope on March 12, 2019, 02:52:53 PM
Registration all set, flight tickets ready <3 I'm very excited that a few talents are reaching out for a couple of interviews! I'm very veeeeery ready!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: darqamin on March 13, 2019, 06:10:04 PM
Anyone get allocated more than one press badge? We have 2 showing up for wonder con but only 1 for SDCC.

I don't recall there being a specific place in the press application to list total # of press badges we were requesting.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Mel on March 13, 2019, 09:33:14 PM
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Anyone get allocated more than one press badge? We have 2 showing up for wonder con but only 1 for SDCC.

I don't recall there being a specific place in the press application to list total # of press badges we were requesting.
I think they decide how many you get, probably based on your site traffic and output

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: DRWHO42 on March 14, 2019, 05:54:32 PM
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Registration secured. Woooo.  Now it's all about Hotelpocalypse.
Same here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: darqamin on March 24, 2019, 08:44:02 AM
Registered. I guess we receive our emailed badge/check in sheet to print later on (for those not getting it mailed)?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: AzT on May 07, 2019, 01:06:20 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1125853237784059904

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Attention, approved press Outlet Key Contacts! Comic-Con press badge requests must be submitted & completed before 5/13/19 to qualify for advance shipping. For more info https://www.comic-con.org/cci/press-faq  or log in to your Member ID & select the “Press” tab #SDCC50 #SDCC2019
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Mario Wario on June 18, 2019, 02:21:04 PM
Looks like things have changed...gotta pick up your press badge onsite. It was a stealth update.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Angel_ on June 18, 2019, 02:23:11 PM
Yep I made a thread about this over on the press board.  I've emailed them to ask them what's up.  Because it still says in two places (contact tab and the top of the press tab) that all badges verified before May 13 will get mailed.  But then the bottom of the press tab it says pick up only.  So two say mail, one says pick up.  And the pick up one is brand new as of today.  If I hear back I'll post over on the press board.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Press Registration
Post by: Miclpea on June 18, 2019, 02:27:50 PM
I suggest you resend the confirmation! In the new confirmation, they state that the badges must be picked up but the actual times will be posted later their website.