BookExpo America discussion

Seems like several people have gotten emails today saying their press pass was denied, even though the site said we'd be notified after 3 weeks ... not 4 months later. Sigh.

Who do you call? I tried doing it online, and it keeps freezing up saying they're having techincal issues. I still definitely want to go.

True. Sucks to pay when you thought you were going for free, and NYC is already so expensive ... Maybe they're trying to cut down the number of attendees?

I had registered as non editorial media - blogger from the start and didn't get rejected. So hopefully I'm all set!

@Rebecca...how much did you pay? I *thought* I registered as that as well...but still was denied?

the email I saved said it was $65 I think

Can we go back and register as that? My mom did it for me...thought we chose that option (she paid *something* at least?). Is that for 5 days?

BEA is only 3 days. You can register again as non-editorial media now, but it's $159.

Here I will post a picture of what mine looks like, still says I'm registered when I go to the website, the stuff I blanked out was just my address/phone #:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34...

I am positive that is what we chose...do you think they'll revoke yours later on (I know of some bloggers receiving emails RIGHT NOW)?

What link did you register through? (sorry for all the questions!)

They won't refuse people who registered as Non-Editorial Media. It's Editorial/Press Media who got refused.

What does the email say that you got, Krystal? Copy and paste it.

Lindsay,



Thank you for submitting your Press application to attend BEA as a working member of the media. Unfortunately you did not meet the standards that are required to qualify for a Press Pass. The standards have been determined for BEA by our exhibitors as to what are considered benchmarks of a professional "press credential". We review all applications very carefully due to limits on the number of press passes that are issued. Unfortunately, your application does not meet the guidelines we have been given in order to maintain the expected standard of trade and general media. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration, hoping you can still participate in BEA or follow the coverage through our video and podcast initiatives.



Best regards, -R



Roger Bilheimer
BEA Public Relations Director



Not sure why this posted "funny"...but I just checked my registration, says I registered as non-editorial media? They sent me an ebadge for non-editorial media?

If I register for just two days...when do we actually get to see the arc's/authors?

Nope, you applied for the free pass - Editorial Media. You can still apply and be accepted right away, but you have to pay $159. I got the exact same email.

I registered here: http://bookexpoamerica.com/Register-Now/, scroll down to Press/Media, I used the Non Editorial Media registration. If you register as non editorial media you need to select "blogger" as your category

And it sounds to me like they have gotten stricter because too mnany people were registering. The first year I went I had JUST started my blog and go in free as press (before they had the Book Bloggers Convention) and it was a lot less crowded. I bet that when they don't hit the limit on the passes, they are less strict about the requirements. Probably more people tried registering this year.

I guess so...now I am wondering what my mom paid for?

I think she paid for BBC...that sound familiar?

Krystal wrote: "I think she paid for BBC...that sound familiar?"

BBC is the book blogger con ... which is no longer called that but BEA Blogger's Conference ... and they no longer get the free access to the exhibits.

I think we paid for BBC...but I didn't know registering for BBC means you get BEA too? Sorry, but can someone explain?

I think I am still registered for BBC? Would they tell me if I wasn't? I am confused -.-

I haven't gotten the e-mail yet, and though I registered as non-editorial... I thought I did it wrong (back in January) and switched to Editorial. Have no idea if I'm going to get revoked. Scared!

I went last year for free as press and didn't have a very big blog yet (maybe 100 followers). Today I got the same rejection letter as posted above by Krystal and now my blog has 1500 followers and much better stats overall.

Only thing I can think of is they decided not to let as many bloggers in as free press.

I have 1600 too :( I registered for BBC though and didn't get any money back...they changed the details on that too!

Just in case you didn't see it, BEA posted on their blog about the situation:

http://bookexponews.blogspot.com/2012...

Apparently if BEA doesn't consider you a media 'blogger' (ie: you got a rejection email) then BBC (now BEA Blogger's Con) doesn't consider you media blogger and thus you have to pay for both BBC and BEA as two individual pricetags.

Which is stupid since HELLO why would you go to a blogger conference if you weren't a blogger?

I just got an email saying they're comping me a non-editorial media badge.

Email them if you have a problem, but for God's sake, don't yell, curse or be rude. Kindness goes a long way and will get you further.

Feel free to vent and bitch here as needed.

I emailed...still haven't heard back -.-

I just a new email today saying


"Shanese,

I'm writing to you today in regards to the press decline email that you received from me this past Thursday.

On behalf of BEA, I wanted to apologize for the confusion this email may have caused. We realize that we did not notify you in a timely fashion regarding your press credentials for BEA 2012 and for that we are sorry. Because this was a mistake on our part, we want to let you know that you will retain your status as a registered member of the press for BEA 2012. You do not have to do anything. Your confirmation number remains valid."

I got the same message as Shanese above.

Yep, those e-mails went out to everyone today if they were declined outside of the two week notice period. :) All is good in the BEA world once again... Now only if they would update their schedule with all the amazing authors that will be attending!! :)

I'm a little confused though. What does being a member of the press mean? What can and can't I do? Can someone please help?

Shanese La'tia wrote: "I'm a little confused though. What does being a member of the press mean? What can and can't I do? Can someone please help?"

isn't this what you registered as? It means that you didn't have to pay to access the exhibit floor. Everything else, like bbc and author breakfasts you would need to pay for.

Shanese La'tia wrote: "I'm a little confused though. What does being a member of the press mean? What can and can't I do? Can someone please help?"

Ideally I think press pass holders are there not just to review books, but also to review BEA as an event.

I agree, Hannah! I'm sure they love everyone getting really pumped on it and talking about it beforehand as well

Thanks guys.