APHA Media Credentials Policy

Media credentials to cover APHA meetings may be granted to credentialed journalists or freelancers who attend with the purpose of producing news stories or other editorial content. Representatives from publications and other news media must represent the editorial staff.

APHA will review all requests for media credentials from freelancers and bloggers, on a case-by-case basis. Freelancers and bloggers should provide information on:

• What coverage they intend to produce.
• Which outlets they are producing work for.
• Previous work.

Freelancers writing for personal or lifestyle blogs will not be issued credentials.

Writers for online media outlets may register as press provided that the website provides original, editorial news coverage; editorial content is independent of advertising and sponsorship; advertising on the website is clearly identified as such; and any sponsors of the website are clearly identified as such and are multiple in number (i.e., no single-sponsored websites). Online media wishing to cover the meeting must follow standard journalistic practices.

Blogs and online sites operated by for-profit companies and brands that produce original editorial content will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must provide links to their blog and relevant content, as well as information on what content they plan to produce related to the meeting.

Persons representing personal websites, brands, platforms, video channels, social media channels or blogs will not be issued media credentials.

Writers and bloggers who intend to produce original editorial content about the APHA Annual Meeting for academic or scientific journals may qualify for media credentials.

Media credentials for film crews and photographers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Persons representing personal websites, brands, platforms, video channels, social media channels or blogs will not be issued media credentials.

Media credentials will not be issued to public relations staff, communications professionals or public information officers.

Media credentials will not be issued to social media managers or those who plan to talk about the meeting on social media.

Staff representing academic or research journals not attending for the purpose of producing original editorial content about the APHA Annual Meeting will not be issued media credentials.

Media credentials will not be issued to non-editorial staff from publishing platforms, magazines or online brands. Advertising and marketing representatives of publications and broadcast outlets also do not qualify for media credentials. Companies or organizations producing publications and/or other products intended for marketing, advertising, financial analysis or public relations purposes may not register as media.