Media Qualification/Criteria
Media Badge Qualifications:
The publication has to be in print for at least one year with at least
a 2,000 circulation per issue.
Samples of such publication may be required to be submitted to Anime
North.
Any smaller publication/media representation will be considered at the
discretion of Anime North
Webzine/Web-publishing Media Badge:
The website has to be live prior to the begining of the year (January
1st)
5,000 hits/month and at least 1,000 unique visitors per month. Please
provide a live link to both your website and to your statistics page.
(note: newly launched but legitimate websites will be accepted under the
discretion of Anime North).
The webzine/website is updated weekly.
The webzine/website is represented by true journalistic activities.
Samples of reports/articles will be reviewed. As we are supportive of
fan-based websites, we wish only to support those that present themselves
in a professional journalistic manner. "Con report" websites
do not necessarily qualify as legitimate contributors or members of the
press/media.
"Fan sites" based upon the works or on the individual Guest
of Honor will not be considered unless the website presents itself as
a website that is legitimate in press or media activities.
Due to the high volume of applications for media badges, their limited
numbers as well as the privileges they grant, they will be made available
to only those publications that are reporting on the convention itself
(Activities, Guests, awards, etc). As a general rule of thumb, we request
that a minimum of three quarters of the report focus on the core aspects
of Anime North itself.
Radio: (Web and/or FM/AM)
Transmitter must be equal or stronger then 1 Megawatt, or broadcast
at a minimum of 32kbps streaming connection capable of supporting a minimum
of 500 simultaneous connections.
Must serve an average daily audience of 1000 listeners. AM/FM will be
requested for frequency information, and have ready at request a sample
of programming if transmit radius falls outside the GTA. Web casters will
be requested for a live link to the website including the broadcasting
link, please have hosting and connection information available if requested.
The webzine/website/radio has to cover at least one of the following:
Anime
Manga
Conventions
Japanese Culture
Canadian Pop Culture
Asian Culture
Gaming
If you have any questions, please contact a member of the media department at: media@animenorth.com
