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Press Qualifications and Privileges

Major Press

Major Press Badge Features:

  • Complimentary full membership to Pacific Media Expo 2015.
  • Access to the Press Assets Archive.
  • Priority entry into press conferences.
  • Priority access to photographer space during specified events.
  • Complimentary concert admission, subject to availability. Details TBA.
  • Priority access to all photographer pits (if applicable) and press seating areas during special events.
  • Priority when requesting private interviews with our music guests and Guests of Honor*.

  • *Interview availabilities however are always at the guests’ discretion.

Major Press Qualifications:

If you have attended PMX previously, you may apply for Major Press. The issuance of press badges to standard and returning press registrants for 2015 is contingent upon reports written for 2014.

To qualify for Major Press, you or your organization must fulfill two of the three requirements below:

  • You or your organization has previously covered PMX for 3+ years.
  • You work for a major regional or national broadcast or news outlet.
  • You or your organization has a listenership/viewership/readership of 1M+ individuals (please provide proof of statistics).

  • **TIP: A courtesy copy of your previous coverage is greatly appreciated at badge pick-up.

Standard Press

Standard Press Badge Features:

  • Complimentary full membership to Pacific Media Expo 2015.
  • Access to the Press Assets Archive.
  • Early entry into press conferences.
  • Priority access to photographer space during specified events.
  • Complimentary concert admission, subject to availability. Details TBA.
  • Priority access to all photographer pits (if applicable) and press seatings area during special events.
  • Priority when requesting private interviews with our music guests and Guests of Honor*.

  • *Interview availabilities however are always at the guests’ discretion.

Standard Press Qualifications:

If you have attended PMX previously, you may apply for Standard Press. The issuance of press badges to standard and returning press registrants for 2015 is contingent upon reports written for 2014.

If your publication is Traditional Press:

  • The publication has to be in publication before January 1, 2014, with at least a 10,500 circulation per issue.
  • The publication must be published at least quarterly.

If your publication is Webzine Press:

  • The website has to be live prior to August 1, 2014.
  • The webzine is updated weekly.
  • The webzine must be focused on news or reviews.
  • The webzine has to cover at least one of the following: Asian Culture (reviews, critiques or discussions) or Asian Entertainment (Asian cinema, music or movies).

Emerging Press

Emerging Press Badge Features:

  • Complimentary full membership to Pacific Media Expo 2015.
  • Access to the Press Assets Archive.
  • Entry into press conferences.
  • Priority access to photographer space during Masquerade, previously arranged fan panels, etc. (with the exception of concerts).

Emerging Press Qualifications:

If you have never attended PMX before or represent a new or student media organization, wish to focus on a specific event (such as Masquerade), you can apply as Emerging Press.

If your publication is Traditional Press:

  • The publication has to be in publication before January 1, 2015, with at least a 7,500 circulation per issue.
  • The publication must be published at least quarterly.

If your publication is Webzine Press:

  • The website has to be live prior to August 1, 2015.
  • The webzine is updated bi-weekly.
  • The webzine must be focused on news or reviews.
  • The webzine has to cover at least one of the following: Asian Culture (reviews, critiques or discussions) or Asian Entertainment (Asian cinema, music or movies).

Other Press Qualifications

Media and Freelance Press:

If you are a freelance writer/journalist/photographer, please send us copies of your work, along with your business card and a letter of introduction on company letterhead. Include an official photo identification showing your name and date of birth.

Broadcast Media:

If you are a broadcast journalist or photographer, please include a letter from a producer/editor on company letterhead stating that you are covering Pacific Media Expo 2015 on assignment. Include an official photo identification showing your name and date of birth.

Documentaries:

If you are filming for a documentary, submit any clips that you may have completed, a list of completed projects, and a letter of introduction on company letterhead, stating the purpose of the documentary. Include an official photo identification showing your name and date of birth.

 
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News

Registration Update!
PMX Registration has moved to Magnolia (from Redwood). Both are in the conference level of the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel. (09.03.15)

Program Schedule
The final version of the PMX 2015 Program Schedule is now available. For all schedule updates and the map for 2015 click here. (09.03.15)

Know Before You Go
PMX will be this Saturday. All our 2015 policies can be found here. (08.30.15)

Fashion Programming
A complete listing of all our PMX Fashion events for 2015 can be found here. The lineup for our 2015 Fashion Show can be found here. (08.30.15)

Program Guide!
The 2015 Program Guide is now available. Download your copy here! (08.27.15)

Jin Fan Events
Jin (behindinfinity) tickets for fan events are now available! (08.27.15)

Fashion Night Market
Closet bursting? Can’t close your drawers? Sock overload? Then come clear out your closet at the PMX Fashion Night Market–a Swap Meet specifically for your surplus fashion items! More details can be found here. (08.27.15)

Panel Descriptions
Fan and industry panel descriptions for PMX 2015 are now available here. (08.26.15)

Program Schedule
A second draft of the PMX 2015 Program Schedule is now available. For all schedule updates and the map for 2015 click here. (08.26.15)

Mahjong Nights
Want to learn to play mahjong? Stop in, learn and play with us at PMX Presents: Mahjong Nights! (08.25.15)

Femme Fatale VIP's
Online sales for Femme Fatale VIP Passes will begin at 8:15 p.m. PDT on Wed., Aug. 19. (08.16.15)

Vocaloid Tickets
Tickets for the Fan Made Vocaloid concert are now available! (08.16.15)

Swap Meet
Swap Meet table sales open at 8:00 p.m., Saturday August 15. Click here for details. (8.15.15)

Fashion Night Market
Closet bursting? Can’t close your drawers? Sock overload? Then come clear out your closet at the PMX Fashion Night Market–a Swap Meet specifically for your surplus fashion items! More details can be found here. (08.15.15)

Help Wanted
Would you like to attend PMX with little or no charge? With a little work we can make that happen! PMX is seeking qualified individuals to volunteer. Please see pages for details. (08.12.15)

Martial Arts
PMX is pleased to announce three martial arts workshops for Saturday Sept. 5: Kajukenbo, Fight Choreography and Filipino Boxing. (08.11.15)

Industry/Press Reg
Registration for Industry and Press is now open. (08.10.15)

Preliminary Schedule
The first draft of the PMX 2015 Program Schedule is now available. Check out schedule updates for 2015. (08.10.15)

Kigurumi Pajama Party
Back by popular demand. The Kigurumi Pajama Party returns for PMX 2015. (08.05.15)

Hotel Update
Rooms at The Westin Pasadena are still available! Rooms starting at $149 are available clicking here. (08.04.15)

Fashion Update
We are excited to announce the return of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright and Alice and the Pirates to PMX! They will be participating in our 2015 PMX Fashion Show and will have merchandise available in our Boutique. More details can be found here. (08.04.15)

Vocaloid Concert
By popular demand, Vocaloid divas Hatsune Miku, Gumi, and Yuzuki Yukari return in an unofficial concert at PMX! (07.28.15)

CosFest
CosFest Registration is up! We have created a new web site dedicated to our various cosplay events and contests. Please check it here (07.23.15)

Pro-Reg Policies Up
The press and industry policies and FAQs are now available. Professional (industry and press) registration will be opening soon. (07.22.15)

Voice of Rabi~en~Rose
PMX is pleased to announce voice actress Kyoko Hikami as our Anime Guest for PMX 2015. (07.09.15)

Cosplay Guest
PMX is proud to announce that we will have a Featured Cosplay Guest: Jin (behindinfinity) at PMX 2015! (07.02.15)

Femme Fatale at PMX
PMX welcomes Visual Kei band Femme Fatale as our 2015 music guest of honor. (07.01.15)

Gekko Shojo Illustrator
PMX is proud to announce our 2015 Fashion Guest of Honor, Kira Imai. This will be her first appearance at PMX. (06.25.15)

Lorina Liddell
PMX welcomes the Japanese clothing shop, Lorina Liddell, known for carrying Sheglit, EXCENTRIQUE, Morun × Muuna Stoik, and more to our 2015 Fashion Show & Boutique. (06.14.15)

AMV Contest 2015
PMX is pleased to announce the return of our Anime Music Video Contest. See the AMV page for more information on rules and how to participate. (06.01.15)

Panel Reg is Open!
Are you interested in presenting a Panel or Workshop at PMX? Click here for more information. (05.28.15)

Exhibits Update
Exhibitor Information is now available. The Exhibits tab has also been updated with additional information regarding Exhibit Hall. (05.20.15)

Sheraton Hotel
The PMX room block at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel is now open. For room rates and other details please click here. (05.09.15)

Plan Your Trip
The PMX 2015 Location Page has been updated with for our new location. Also, hotel information is now available. (05.04.15)

Registration Open
Online pre-registration is now open! Full badges are $45 until June 5th. (04.02.15)

Coming Soon
Stay tuned to this webpage. PMX is all set to start making announcements. (03.31.15)

Save the (NEW) Date!
PMX HAS MOVED to Labor Day Weekend and the Pasadena Convention Center for 2015. Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2015. (03.31.15)

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