Press
Information for press registration for Greenbuild Boston: November 19-21, 2008
Contact Information
USGBC press kit
Registration Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Working Press Registration
Working press registration for members of the media covering Greenbuild is complimentary. Only two press representatives per media outlet will be allowed to receive a complimentary press pass unless otherwise approved.
Freelance writers and photographers must submit a letter from the news organization they are representing on that company's letterhead and signed by the editor. Eligibility is subject to approval by USGBC. You will be notified if your request for complimentary press credentials is denied, or if additional information is needed to confirm your status.
Working members of the press may register online by clicking here.* (Registration information will be kept confidential.)
*Please note that publishing companies do not qualify as a media outlet.
In order to pick up your press credentials on-site you will be asked to provide a business card and show photo ID. Press registration includes exhibit hall, plenary and master speaker sessions, educational sessions and all green building tours. Full- and half-day LEED workshops, post-conference seminars, USGBC Member Day and the Leadership Awards celebration are not included in complimentary press registration.
Non-Editorial Press Registration
Non-editorial employees of media organizations, including but not limited to marketing, public relations, advertising, sales, publishers, etc., do not qualify for complimentary press registration. On-site soliciting by attendees with complimentary working press credentials is forbidden. Working press with complimentary credentials may not solicit business from exhibitors, spokespeople or attendees during Greenbuild. Non-editorial press may register on-line through the paid registration process.
Paid press registration will open in Spring 2008.
Freelance Reporter Registration
Freelance reporters must send a letter of verification from the news organization they are representing on that company's letterhead and signed by the editor. Please send verification letters to:
Ashley Katz
U.S. Green Building Council
1800 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Or e-mail the letter to media@greenbuildexpo.org
Production Company/Videography Crew Registration
USGBC requires all film crews requesting permission to film on the show floor to register in advance as either a production company or a videography crew.
- A production company is a crew that is taping for a show that is in current production and booked to air on a recognized network or station. USGBC will determine at its sole discretion whether a network or station is “recognized.”
- A videography crew is a camera crew or cameraman contracted by a Greenbuild exhibitor to film solely in that exhibitor’s booth for that company’s private/non-broadcast use only.
- Producers scouting for a show or others who do not meet these qualifications must purchase paid press passes and may not bring cameras onto the show floor.
- Production companies and videography crews must pre-register by November 7, 2008, 5 p.m. EST. On-site registration will not be available.
USGBC reserves the right to remove representatives of any production company or videography crew from the show if USGBC deems that the company or its representative(s) in any way violated stated Greenbuild policies and/or misrepresented itself or the nature of its business. Anyone removed from the show forfeits their right to any and all refunds.
Production companies must submit a letter from the programming office of a recognized network or station expressly stating that the production company is at the show to film for a specific program. The letter must be written on company letterhead, include air date, contact information, and be signed by the director of programming. All letters will be verified with the network or station.
Videography crews must submit a letter from the exhibitor stating that the company will be working under contract to film at their booth for private/non-broadcast use only. USGBC at its sole discretion will determine if a videography crew meets the requirements and be granted permission to film at the show.
Online Reporters
Only journalists with commercial news Web sites qualify for complimentary registration. Sites must be previously established and updated regularly with original and current green building news. Blogs, personal Web site writers, designers, editors or creators do not qualify for complimentary press registration.
To qualify as media, online reporters must provide:
- A copy of your business card with name, editorial title and media outlet’s logo.
- A copy of your online publication with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity, including a bylined, industry-related article from your publication written by you and published within the last six months (the copy must clearly show the name of the publication and your byline).
Please note that online media must meet all criteria below:
- The Web site must have a paid reporting staff of two or more.
- The Web site must post original, dated, industry-related news at least once per week.
- Web site content must extend beyond newsletters, links, forums, personal diaries, opinion or personal analysis.
On-Site Press Room
There will be a working press room on-site.
Press room hours at Greenbuild:
Tuesday, November 18: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, November 21: 8 – 11 a.m.
In addition to the working press room there is a quiet interview room and a press conference room. Press conferences will be occurring daily throughout the show. Press conference schedules will be available each day in the working press room. The interview room and the press conference room are both located beside the working press room. (Can we add press room sponsor link here? Or call out the 2007 sponsors until we have the 2008 ones posted)?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may receive complimentary press credentials?
Complimentary press credentials are issued only to reporters, editors, freelance writers and photographers working for specific publications and covering a beat that is relevant to the green building industry. Only two press representatives will be allowed to receive a complimentary press pass per media outlet, unless otherwise approved.
Where is Greenbuild 2008 taking place?
Boston, Mass.
How do I register?
Members of the press may register online (link to Zoomerang survey).
Freelance reporters must send a letter of verification from the news organization they are representing on that company’s letterhead and signed by the editor. Please mail letters to:
U.S. Green Building Council
c/o Ashley Katz
1800 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Or e-mail the letter to media@greenbuildexpo.orgHow will I know if my complimentary press registration is approved?
You will be notified if your complimentary press registration is not approved, or if USGBC requires additional information in order to confirm your complimentary registration. Click here to register as a press member. Please contact USGBC at 202-828-1144 or media@greenbuildexpo.org if you have questions about your registration status.
How do I pick up my press credentials?
You can pick up your working press credentials at the show in the registration area. There will be a special “press registration” booth. Please plan to provide a business card and show photo ID.
What are the press room hours?
Tuesday, November 18: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, November 21: 8 -11 a.m.
Will there be a working press room at the conference?
Yes, there will be a working press room equipped with wireless connections, workspaces, refreshments, telephones and a fax machine.
Will there be a room available for interviews?
Yes, there will be a quiet room for reporters to conduct interviews.
Is there a press conference room?
There is a press conference room located beside the working press room and the interview room. Exhibitors and others will be hosting daily press conferences. The press conference schedule will be distributed and posted in the working press room each day.
Where are the press rooms located?
The working press room, press interview room and press conference room are located directly outside of the exhibit hall.
If I am an exhibitor, where can I drop off my press kits?
Exhibitors are welcome to drop off 30-40 press kits to the press room anytime during the show beginning on Monday, November 17, at 4 p.m. When the show concludes, please check back in the press room to reclaim any un-used press kits so that they are not sent for recycling.
What if I am qualified to register both as an exhibitor and as a member of the media?
If you are registered as an exhibitor and qualify for a complimentary press registration, you may exchange the badge at the registration area during the show. Please note that to qualify for a complimentary press registration, you may be required to show a business card, photo ID, and/or a copy of your online publication with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity, including a bylined, industry-related article from your publication written by you and published within the last six months.
What is included in complimentary press registration?
Press registration includes exhibit hall, plenary and master speaker sessions, educational sessions and all green building tours. Full- and half-day LEED workshops, post-conference seminars, USGBC Member Day and the Leadership Awards celebration are not included in complimentary press registration.
When I register as “press” will USGBC distribute my contact information?
No, USGBC will keep all media contact information confidential. From time to time USGBC will send you important media updates for the conference as well as information on new products from our exhibitors.
Whom should I contact to arrange an interview or ask about covering a specific convention event?
Contact Ashley Katz, Communications Coordinator, at 202-742-3738 or akatz@usgbc.org.
For exhibitor events, please contact the exhibitor directly.
Where can I get information from exhibitors about new products on display?
Information on new products can be found in the press room at the Convention Center.
Contact Information
For media questions please contact:
Ashley Katz, Communications Coordinator
202.742.3738
akatz@usgbc.org
Taryn Holowka, Director of Communications
202-828-1144
tholowka@usgbc.org
Advertising questions:
Lauren Connelly, Media & Advertising Coordinator
202-742-3761
lconnelly@usgbc.org
Mailing address:
U.S. Green Building Council
1800 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036