Media Guide

Media Credentials

Online Credential Registration will open Jan.15, 2010

 

 

On-site registration will require a business card, contact information for your editor, a request on company letterhead and two published photos when relevant. No exceptions.

Please take the time to read the briefing information below.
In particular, videographers and television producers should read the video rights section. After registering, you will receive a credential notification letter that contains much useful information about getting started at the event. Also, check back here for updates before you leave to cover the event.
 

Photography Rights

• All rights to still photographs taken at the Sea Otter Classic are the property of Sea Otter Classic INC.
• Photographers are permitted to provide pictures for editorial or commercial use to publications, teams or companies without any specific permission.
• Retail photography rights at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic have been purchased and are no longer available. 'Retail' means selling to members of the public outside of specific agreements with a team, business or other commercial entity.
• Members of the public may take pictures for personal, non-commercial use.

• All video media rights are the property of Sea Otter Classic INC.
• All forms of television and commercial video production that exceeds a total of three minutes' duration is prohibited without written permission of Sea Otter Classic INC. This includes production for network broadcasts, cable distribution, webcasts, videotape, dvd, cd and all other video media.
• Use of the name "Sea Otter Classic" or its logo in the title of any television, video, or online production is strictly prohibited without written permission of Sea Otter Classic INC.
• With the exception of videographers shooting for network, or satellite, or cable television news, no reportage is permitted. This means only montage to create atmosphere is permitted. Any coverage that tells the story of the race is prohibited, no finish line shots and no results are permitted.
• All videographers working on-site at the Sea Otter Classic are requested to provide a letter, written on company letterhead, stating that the above is understood and that they will comply with this. Once we receive this letter, we will be pleased to offer you your credential.

• Publications and web sites with 100,000+ circulation/visitors a week
  - up to 4 passes
• Publications and web sites with 20,000 - 100,000 circulation/visitors a week
  - up to 2 passes
• Radio Stations
  - up to 2 passes
• Television Companies
  - various criteria apply
• Videographers
  - Up to 2 passes per company
• MBPA, AIJC, AIPS journalists and photographers
  - 1 pass each
• All Others - depends on supply, and is decided case by case
• Event Sponsors 1, 2 or 3 media passes each, depending on level of sponsorship.

Approved Credential Requests

• Media credentials will be issued to journalists/photographers on assignment by recognized newspapers, news services, publications, television and radio networks, local television and radio stations and other approved media outlets. Credentials must be requested by the Chief Editor or Sports Director.
• Internet sites will only be considered and/or approved if they cover cycling on a regular basis and are consistently updated with news and features. Enthusiasts and fan websites, or those that cover only one team or driver, will not be considered for a media credential. Websites must be free from gossip and offensive language.
• The Sea Otter Classic does not issue credentials to freelance writers, race teams or any person unable to provide affiliation with a credible media outlet. No one under 18 will be accredited. Sea Otter Classic reserves the right to deny any media credential request.

Denied Credential Requests

• Credential requests will not be considered from employees in marketing, promotions, sales, etc. Please do not request media privileges for company executives, including management personnel and officers. If you are associated with a team, you must obtain a credential through that team.

Photo Credential Requests

• Photo credentials are limited and only available to qualified media. The Sea Otter Classic does not issue credentials to freelance photographers, 'stock photo' agencies or any person unable to provide affiliation with a credible media outlet. The Sea Otter Classic reserves the right to deny any photo credential request.

Credential Pick-up

• All media credentials will be available for pick up beginning Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 12:00pm. Each media credential must be picked-up by the person assigned to that credential and you must provide a photo ID to receive your media credential. You cannot pick-up media credentials for your co-workers or friends.