How This Program Works:
The Gold Press Program has been in operation since October 7, 1986. IFPO Photographers and Journalists have succeeded more than 85% of the time since then for all kinds of events around the world using these press cards. Members carrying the Gold Press media credentials are on assignment for Today’s Photographer International magazine. All the photos and articles in the magazine are by IFPO Members. Photographers and Journalists retain all rights to their photos and articles and are encouraged to also submit their work to other media outlets. Members choose their own assignments. Most of the time, you can arrive at the press gate 30 minutes prior to an event, show your credentials, and as a member of the press, pass through. For high-profile events, read the paragraph below titled “Fully Supported”.
*IFPO Membership Required to participate in all Press Programs*
Gold Press Package Includes:
- Wallet Press Hard Card 2″x 3.25″ (5.5cm x 8.5 cm)
- Badge Press Hard Card and Lanyard 2″x 3.25″ (5.5cm x 8.5 cm)
- Large Badge Card and Basic Lanyard (3″x 4.5″ (8cm x 12cm)
- Official Letter of Certification placing you on assignment for American Image Press
- Fully Supported
- Press Assignment Verification on the Internet
- Press Assignment Request Form and How to Use Your Press Credentials
- Custom Title (or No Title) on Cards.
- Custom Business or Media Name (or No Business Name) on Cards.
- Custom Flag (or No Flag) International Cards Only – Any Country Flag or UN or EU flags.
Fully Supported: Fully Supported means that editors at American Image Press are available by phone (1-800-654-9557) M-F from 10am- 5pm EST or email (homeoffice@ainewsservice.net) to answer your questions about how to use your press credentials, approach an event or how to answer questions related to covering an event. Most events require you to submit an online application form by a certain deadline; Information on how to fill these out are provided with your press credentials. For tougher events, if required:
- Our editors will write a specific letter stating that you are on assignment to cover an event on a specific date at a particular location. (Limit one (1) per member, per month. Additional requests will be granted for a fee of $22 per request)
- Make an online application and provide complete details for a specific event for you. (Limit one (1) per member, per month. Additional requests will be granted for a fee of $22 per request)
- Send an email to confirm that you are on assignment to cover an event on a specific date at a particular locations. (Limit one (1) per member, per month. Additional requests will be granted for a fee of $22 per request)
On weekends and holidays assignments may be verified by using our online verification page.
