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Television, Digital/Print Media/Influencer Admission Pass Policy

Televison/Media News Organization

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.

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.
Digital/Print/Influencer

Qualifying digital/print media/influencer will receive –

  • Admission passes for September 5 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 September 4 – 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.
TOP TIER Digital/Print Media/Influencer

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.

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 September 4 – 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.

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

Media Pass Guidelines

  • Registration: All media must register in advance by August 28.
  • Approval: All television, streaming, media, and influencer access is subject to the discretion and approval of the festival organizer.
  • Drones: Drones are strictly prohibited on festival premises.
  • Age Requirement: Television, streaming, media, and influencer passes may not be issued to or used by anyone under 21 years of age.
  • Premium Parking: Premium parking is available for approved media crews transporting substantial professional video equipment. Requests for premium parking must be submitted and approved in advance. Still-photography cameras do not qualify as professional video equipment for purposes of premium parking.
  • Previous Media Attendance: If an individual or media outlet has attended the festival in the past on a media pass but did not produce coverage of the event, they must provide proof of previous coverage and/or proof of planned advance coverage for the current festival year in which they are requesting a media pass in order to be considered for approval.

The festival organizer reserves the right to approve or deny media credentials and related privileges at its discretion.

*Some exceptions may apply.

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