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Television, Digital/Print Media/Influencer Admission Pass Policy

Qualifying television media news organization will receive –

  • All-Weekend Access Media Lanyards to the festival for one reporter and up to two camera/sound support crew.
  • One Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Ride Voucher.
  • One Commemorative Pin/Hat Voucher.
  • Access to VIP area of the Entertainment Tent.

 

To qualify as a media news organization –

  • Television coverage of the event on a major network. Streaming services may or may not qualify and is dependent on proof of viewership.

Qualifying digital/print media/influencer will receive –

  • Admission passes for August 29 of the festival for one reporter/influencer and up to one additional support crew member.

To qualify for a digital/print media/influencer pass the organization/individual must provide ONE of the following –

  • Advance Coverage on or before August 28 – must include event name, date location and URL.
  • OR Ticket Giveaway on their social media outlet. We will provide the tickets for a giveaway.

To qualify for a digital/print media/influencer pass the organization/individual must have –

  • A minimum of 25,000 followers on social media channel(s).
  • OR a minimum newsprint distribution of 25,000 monthly.
  • OR a minimum of 25,000 weekly hits on their website (analytics must be submitted).
  • OR a minimum listener/viewership of 25,000.

Qualifying TOP TIER digital/print media/influencer will receive –

  • All-Weekend Access Media Lanyards for one reporter/influencer and up to one additional support crew member.
  • One Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Ride Voucher.
  • One Commemorative Pin/Hat Voucher.
  • Access to VIP area of the Entertainment Tent.

To qualify for a TOP TIER digital/print media/influencer pass the organization/individual must provide ONE of the following –

  • Advance Coverage on or before August 28 – must include event name, date location and URL.
  • OR Ticket Giveaway on their social media outlet. We will provide the tickets for a giveaway.

To qualify for a TOP TIER digital/print media/influencer pass the organization/individual must have –

  • A minimum of 50,000 followers on social media channel(s).
  • OR a minimum newsprint distribution of 50,000 monthly.
  • OR a minimum of 50,000 weekly hits on their website (analytics must be submitted).
  • OR a minimum listener/viewership of 50,000.

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For all media inquiries that qualify please email info@balloonfesthv.com to apply.

*Some exceptions may apply. All media must register before August 28. Television/streaming/media/influencer decisions are at the discretion of the festival organizer. Drones are not allowed on premise. Television/streaming/media/influencer passes cannot be used for anyone under 21 years of age. Premium parking is for media crews with heavy professional video equipment must be requested in advance. Still photography cameras do not qualify as video equipment.

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