2016 Gospel Heritage International Worship Summit MEDIA AND PRESS CREDENTIAL FORM gospelheritage@aol.com; gospelheritage.org 770.866.2427 ALL EVENTS will be held at HOST CHURCH Note to the working press: Please email– gospelheritage@aol.com or call: 770.866.2427. Coverage Request must be received by February 1, 2015. Media Outlet Name: _______________________________________ Contact Person: ___________________________________________ Media Reps Attending #1: ___________________________________ Media Reps Attending #2: ___________________________________ Media Reps Attending #3: ___________________________________ Web URL: ________________________________________________ Email/Phone: _____________________________________________ Social Networking info: (twitter/facebook/blog) *All Media attendees must check in at media desk at the conference to receive GH Credentials.* Registration for media is FREE and may be confirmed via gospelheritage@aol.com Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference MEDIA AND PRESS GUIDELINES gospelheritage@aol.com; gospelheritage.org 770.866.2427 The following guidelines are issued for use by media and press representatives during the Gospel Heritage Foundation. The Gospel Heritage Foundation requests/requires all media to be consideration of the: sacred, historical and traditional significance of the event; priority of the delegates and special guests of the event; limited space at some of the venues; security of the special guests of the event; need to ensure that media and press reports are timely, accurate, and appropriate; and safeguard the interests of the special guests, many of who have traveled extensively and may be fatigued after ministry assignments are completed. Media Liaison Only authorized Gospel Heritage Media Representatives should be consulted for badges, information, access or special requests. Media Briefing Each day at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p,m,, an official media briefing/outline will be issued to provide any schedule changes. All materials are proprietary and are not to be used in conjunction with any event or activity outside Gospel Heritage. Pre-Conference Assistance: Only authorized Gospel Heritage media firms will be accountable for any information updates, including: logistical and operational matters pertaining to the Conference and related media coverage; arranging interviews, issuing press releases, arranging press conferences and securing photos for any pre-conference press opportunities dealing with general enquiries from the public on the Conference schedule Telephone/email contact: please direct any inquiries/requests to: gospelheritage@aol.com / 770-8662427. Please NOTE: ONLY Working Press and Accredited media will be granted conditional access to the official locations upon notice. Please note that not all media personnel will be granted access to all event venues. Media passes are to be worn and made visible at all times. Dress - All media accredited persons are requested to adhere to the dress code as required by each event. To be accredited, media personnel must hold valid press credentials/show evidence that they belong to a bona fide organization, and are covering the events for the said organization. Freelance journalists will not be accredited, unless they provide an assignment letter from a news organization or publication. Gospel Heritage reserves the right to reject accreditation applications as well as cancel any media passes or limit access to Gospel Heritage-sponsored meetings and events. Gospel Heritage is not responsible for the safety or security of any equipment brought into any Gospel Heritage event or setting. Gospel Heritage limits two press registrations per publication or organization. Exhibitors and representative firms may not display or distribute promotional or press materials in Gospel Heritage-sponsored press rooms/centers unless previously approved by communications department. Advertising, sales, public relations, and marketing representatives will not be registered as press. Any individual with a press badge who sells, markets or represents a company for the purpose of obtaining advertising or subscriptions from any registrant or exhibitor or who violates any other Gospel Heritage rules and regulations immediately forfeits press credentials. Media representatives with press registrations are granted access to the exhibit area, and the general assembly (some require payment). Media representatives are not allowed to attend entire seminars/classes. Live broadcasts from any Gospel Heritage event may not occur without written consent from the Gospel Heritage Chair-Dr. Teresa Hairston. Filming, photographing and live broadcasting of any kind on exhibit floors at Gospel Heritage events is allowed at the Gospel Heritage Chair-Dr. Teresa Hairston. Camera crews and photographers shall always be escorted by Gospel Heritage staff/volunteer. Gospel Heritage Foundation, PO Box 800, Fairburn, GA 30213 e-mail: gospelheritage@aol.com; website: gospelheritage.org