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  • MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATION

  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:  EOD JANUARY 28, 2020

    Thank you for your interest in providing media coverage for the 2020 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries.  Please fill out the following form and answer all questions.  Each person on your media team must fill out this form individually.  We will not process any form that does not completely outline intended media coverage. 

     

    There are two designated media levels for the 2020 Nitto King of the Hammers:

    Level 1 – Assigned Media – Media representing an accredited media outlet.  Must have an assigning editor.  Will have access to the media tent workspace and be provided a temporary safety vest.

    Level 2 – Freelance & Team Media – Unassigned freelance journalists and team media.  All applicants must be approved by the organization, and samples of freelance work may be requested. Level 2 Media will be required to pay $100 onsite.  Level 2 Media will have access to the media tent and be provided a temporary safety vest.

     

    **ANY MEDIA PLANNING a commerical DIGITAL, FILM, or TELEVISION documentary, docuseries, etc. program MUST contact us directly @ emilysmiller@mac.com | 916.719.9949 and supply complete details of storyboard and distribution plans.  This must be submitted prior to January 1.

  • TERMS & INFORMATION 

    Media credential must be completed in its entirety. Any media that does not provide all media plans and assignments may be subject to the revoking of credentials. 

    • Hammerking Products reserves the right to restrict or regulate media access to various rock venues.
    • All media will need to present picture ID onsite.
    • VESTS - All credentialed media will be presented a media vest.  No media will be allowed to wear  personal vests.  All media are required to turn in vests.
    • Members of the media must be at least 18 years of age.
    • All members of the media must attend mandatory media briefings.  
    • All media agree to reference the official event names in press.  A full list of official names will be  provided.
    • A MAXIMUM of two (2) media credentials will be granted per APPROVED media outlet unless otherwise approved by the organization.
    • Media representing teams, unless reporting for an accredited media outlet, are considered Level 2 Media.
    • Media credentials are non-transferrable.
    • NO media credential requests will be accepted onsite. No exceptions.
    • Submitting a media application does not guarantee approval.
    • Any and all media may be asked to move from a specific location for any reason.
    • Unprofessional and unsafe behavior or ignoring requests of safety workers, BLM, and/or Hammerking officials will result in the immediate revoking of media credential.

     

    • Published media may be asked to submit samples of published work and/or a letter on letterhead from  the assigning media source, editor, etc. Personal, non-copyrighted distribution (i.e.: YouTube, Facebook,  etc.) will not be considered "published media."
    • Media credentialing is a 2-part process.  
      • #1 - apply and receive approval by Emily Miller.  
      • #2 - Purchase a USAC media license.  
    • All approved media will be sent instructions for purchasing online. Anyone purchasing a USAC media license without first receiving media credential approval will not be allowed media access.  DO NOT BYPASS THIS PROCESS IN THE ORDER LISTED ABOVE.
    • Per FAA regulations, drones (Unmaned Aircraft Systems) are not allowed. If you have any questions regarding this policy please conact emilysmiller@mac.com | 916.719.9949.

     

    Applicants will be notified via email within 7-10 working days from application receipt.  You may be asked for additional information.  If you do not receive an email in the specified time frame, please contact us directly.

    Contact:   

    Emily Miller

    emilysmiller@mac.com | 916.719.9949

     

  • Contact Info.

    Each individual must fill out a credential application. No group applications will be accepted.
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  • Waiver

  • By completing this form, I hereby apply to Hammerking Productions Inc, to participate as a credentialed media representative in the 2019 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries to be held January 31 – Feb. 8, 2019. By my signature below, I certify that I have read, and understand, and accept the following representations, stipulations, and waivers. 

    I understand that Hammerking Productions Inc, Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., Bureau of Land Management, the United States Government, including but not limited to, the Department of the Interior and the Department of the Navy, and the agencies and employees thereof, and/or, their lessees, agents, directors, officers, servants, employees, volunteers and co-promoters if any, will not accept financial or legal liability for any injury, physical damage or other occurrence arising from the event or activities of the above persons. Accordingly, my participation in such event and activities shall be at my own risk. 

    I understand that my operation of the motor vehicle in the event subjects me to the laws of the event state, and further, acknowledge that I must abide by all of the rules and regulations as adopted by the Event. I waive all rights to the use of my name, and likeness of myself, or equipment for entertainment, or commercial promotional uses. 

    Accordingly, I forever release, discharge and waive, for myself, my personal representative, heirs, and next of kin, all claims which I might have against Hammerking productions Inc and/or the property owners, their agents, directors, offices, servants, volunteers or representatives, for and from any injury, accident, illness, property damage, death or other occurrences arising in any manner whatsoever which is caused by or arises out of my participation in this event. I expressly assume all risk of my participation including the risk that I might be injured or die as a result of the negligence or gross negligence of Hammerking productions Inc. or others who are under their direct and indirect control. 

    I expressly assume financial and/or legal liability for all risks or injury to persons who accompany me to this event including my family members, guests, friends, and acquaintances, and all other persons who accompany me in my registered vehicle. Furthermore, I agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless Hammerking Productions Inc. and/or the property owners, or their agents, directors, officers, servants, employees, volunteers, and lessees, from all risks assumed above and any damage to personal property or personal injury caused by others. 

    In consideration for award of this media credential I acknowledge and agree as follows: Hammerking shall have the right, throughout the universe, in perpetuity, free of charge, a license to employ the footage in any video/film, any and all audio-visual devices and other derivatives and reproductions thereof, and any and all related still and motion pictures for advertising and promotional materials, and to, exhibit, broadcast, distribute, sell, rent, and otherwise use and exploit the film by any and all means, in any medium or form, whether now or hereafter known, either alone or coupled with other materials. Hammerking shall have the right (but not the obligation) throughout the universe, in perpetuity, to use my name and likeness in connection with any use or exploitation of the film I warrant and represent that I have the right to grant the rights granted hereunder, and I shall indemnify Hammerking for any damages incurred as a result of any breach of my warranties, representations and agreements hereunder. The undersigned acknowledges that it has read and understands the foregoing, and that upon signing its name below, this document shall become legally binding. 

    WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL MEDIA LIASONS, OR ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO WILL PHYSICALLY PRESENT THEMSELVES ON THE EVENT TRACK WITHIN THE RESTRICTED AREA. 

     
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