FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DNCC CREDENTIALS RECORD NUMBER OF BLOGS TO COVER
2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN DENVER
Bloggers to Receive Unprecedented Access,
Connect Diverse Communities to Historic Event
Progressive Community to Provide Additional Workspace,
Resources for Bloggers During Convention Week
DENVER - As part of its continuing commitment to engage a broad spectrum of audiences in new and creative ways, the Democratic National Convention Com! mittee (DNCC) today announced that a record number of blogs have been credentialed as members of the media for the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. These blogs will help ensure that communities across the country are connected to the Convention through the eyes and ears of a growing, diverse group of online voices.
Organizers also announced that blogs credentialed by the DNCC will have access to a dedicated "Blogger Lounge" inside the Pepsi Center, equipped with televisions, technology resources and workspace to facilitate their reporting. All bloggers will have access to the Convention floor, press briefing areas, caucus meetings, filing centers and other auxiliary events open to members of the media.
"Since we began planning, one goal has been at the core of all our efforts: to engage as many communities as possible in the Convention experience. We're excited to provide bloggers with the opportunity to be t! he eyes and ears of so many at this Convention," said Aaron Myers, Dir ector of Online Communications for the DNCC. "Today, we are shattering the standard we set just four years ago, when the 2004 Democratic Convention was the first to credential blogs. This year, we will more than triple the number of blogs credentialed to witness history in the making."
The credentialed blogs represent a large and diverse collection of voices and perspectives. The pool includes blogs covering national, state and local politics and those representing a variety of groups including the African American, Latino, Asian American, Native American and LGBT communities. Blogs focusing on youth issues, women's issues, labor issues, disability issues as well as those focusing on the environment and communities of faith will also be credentialed among many others.
In addition to resources provided to credentialed bloggers, the DNCC is working with ProgressNow, The Alliance for a Sustainable Colorado, DailyKos and The Wright Group to finalize p! lans for the "Big Tent" - a headquarters away from home for hundreds of progressive bloggers, netroots organizers and non-profit representatives from across the country. The facility, just a few blocks from the Pepsi Center, will provide additional workspace for journalists and bloggers as well as a main stage with events and entertainment that will be open to the public during Convention week.
"We are proud to cooperate with the DNCC to ensure that for the first time, so many citizen journalists will have the tools and access they need to cover a national Convention," said Bobby Clark, Deputy Director of ProgressNow. "The progressive movement really is a 'Big Tent', and we think this unique event will be a huge hit with bloggers, non-profit leaders, and even some members of the professional media."
In 2004, the DNCC credentialed about 30 blogs to cover the Convention in Boston - the first Convention to credential bloggers. Recently, the DNCC ann! ounced that 55 blogs focused on state and local politics were selected to be members of the DemConvention State Blogger Corps. Altogether, the DNCC will credential more than 120 blogs for the Convention and many more individuals will blog the Convention via credentials issued through the U.S. Congressional Press Galleries.
The complete list of blogs credentialed to date can be found at www.DemConvention.com/credentialed-blogs.
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Hi there. I'm writing regarding your application to the 2008 Democratic National Convention's General Blogger Pool.
As you may know, we've had overwhelming interest in the credentialed blogger program this year. Several hundred great blogs submitted applications. But we have very limited space. Unfortunately, your blog will not be credentialed at 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Regardless of your vantage point, the DNCC staff is focused on making sure your blog can report on the Convention. We'll provide a live, HD-quality video stream of Convention proceedings - from gavel to gavel. And whether you're reporting from elsewhere in Denver or halfway around the globe, we'll be sending extensive press material to you and other members of the media. If you're not already receiving our materials, please e-mail DNCCpress@demconvention.com.
Additionally, a group of Denver-based organizations is creating a blog-friendly media center near the Convention site in downtown Denver. ProgressNow,the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, and the Wright Group are working with Daily Kos to create "The Big Tent". This media facility will operate throughout the week of the Convention. It will be just a few blocks from the Pepsi Center and may be of interest to you. You'll need to sign up to receive information and access to the facility. (I've pasted info and a link at the bottom of this message.)
Thank you for applying to the Convention's credentialed blog program and thanks for your time. I'm sorry that we received more great applications than we have available credentials. But I look forward to working with you as your blog continues to report on the nominating process and the election ahead.
-aaron
Aaron Myers
Director of Online Communications
2008 Democratic National Convention Committee
http://DemConvention.com
MORE INFO - ABOUT "THE BIG TENT"
DailyKos, ProgressNow, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, and the Wright Group invite you to "The Big Tent" in Denver! The Big Tent will be your blogging / new media home away from home throughout the Democratic Convention, conveniently located within walking distance of both the Pepsi Center and the Convention Center.
Participants in The Big Tent will enjoy a WiFi-enabled, air-conditioned blogging/new media lounge, "The Big Stage" with some of the most well known faces in the non-profit and political world, as well as food, drinks, entertainment, and much more. For more information on The Big Tent in Denver, click on the following link: http://www.progressnowaction.o...
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