Press Accreditation
Who can receive a press accreditation?
Press accreditation for BCB is granted only to journalists and photographers, who
- visit the trade show for editorial reporting and can prove a relation to subjects of the trade show;
- work on behalf of magazines established in the bar and beverage industry;
- report for newspapers, magazines, press agencies, radio, television, online-magazines, blogs, YouTube-Channels.
And who can not receive a press accreditation?
- Applicants who cannot prove an editorial connection to the topics of the trade show;
- Applicants who work for public relations, marketing, and advertising departments of publishers and companies;
- Accompanying persons.
How can editorial purpose be proved?
The following will be accepted as proof of journalistic employment:
- A link to an authored article with reference to topics of the trade show;
- A link to an imprint of a medium with reference to the trade show that names you as an editor, permanent editorial staff member or author;
- the assignment of a full editorial team with reference to the trade show.
Is a press card sufficient as sole proof?
No. The mere presentation of a valid press card is unfortunately not sufficient as proof for accreditation to the BCB.
What regulations apply to social media?
- The social media channel must be established in the industry.
- The social media channel is used for editorial reporting through text, photos and / or film.
- Editorial contributions relevant to the target group of BCB are regularly published on the social media channel in words, pictures and / or film.
- You have published text, photos and / or films on the topics of BCB regularly and by name on this channel.
Is there a right to accreditation?
In case of non-fulfilment of the requirements, incomplete applications or missing supporting documents, the organiser reserves the right to reject an application for accreditation without having to give a reason.
Which rules apply to photographers?
- Taking pictures is permitted for editorial purpose only.
- Any commercial exploitation beyond journalistic reporting is excluded.
- The material must not be used to illustrate or advertise other events than BCB.
- The photographer must ensure that the privacy rights of individuals are not violated.
Which rules apply to filming and video footage?
- BCB allows filming for editorial coverage purposes only. Any commercial exploitation beyond journalistic reporting is excluded.
- Video recordings of exhibitors are allowed after consultation with BCB.
- In all reporting, BCB must be mentioned as the organiser.
- Live broadcasts of BCB events in full or in part are not permitted. Exceptions only with agreement from BCB.
- Filming the stage program is only permitted in short sequences.
- The producer must ensure that the privacy rights of individuals are not violated.