Guidelines for Media Representatives

Guidelines for Media Representatives

As the world’s largest event on obesity research, treatment, and prevention, ObesityWeek® provides editors, reporters, and industry writers with access to exciting new research, emerging treatment options, public policy discussions, and access to some of the top scientific, surgical, and policy experts in the field.

Information regarding media registrants is proprietary. ObesityWeek®, including TOS, will not give, rent, or sell current or past media registration lists.

Eligibility

ObesityWeek® is pleased to offer complimentary media credentials to journalists employed by accredited news organizations covering the meeting for the purpose of editorial coverage. Credentialed media can apply for media credentials by completing this form. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

ObesityWeek® does NOT provide complimentary access to any media or organizations that gather information from the TOS Sessions and Exhibit Hall for use in the development of continuing medical education materials or programs. ObesityWeek® does NOT provide complimentary access to any media or organizations that attend on behalf of for-profit organizations (for example, a freelance reporter/writer hired by a pharmaceutical company, a writer for a media outlet that is developed or supported exclusively by a for-profit company, a writer representing the interests of an advertiser, etc.). Companies or organizations producing publications, videos and/or other electronic media intended for marketing, advertising, financial analysis, or public relations purposes may NOT register as media. Financial analysts and public relations personnel may NOT register as media.

Embargo Policy

There is a strict embargo on the science being presented at ObesityWeek® (this applies to all information included in the abstract book). Please see more details in the embargo policy and exceptions to the policy.

Violation of Policies

ObesityWeek® reserves the right to bar, from this and future conferences, any registered media who attempt to obtain advertising or subscriptions from any exhibitor or registrant, who deliberately promote the marketing objectives of a single company or institution, or who misuse media privileges to engage in activities other than journalistic pursuits.

Contacts

Lindsey Shaw, Vice President, Operations and Corporate Affairs, [email protected]