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Media request tipsheet
Press attendance at a TED event
TED invites a small number of requesting journalists to cover each conference. We give priority to proposals from journalists:
+ who work for mainstream and online media outlets capable of reaching large or influential audiences
+ who have a track record of insightful coverage in areas related to TED
+ who have a specific commission for coverage of the conference (and not just of speakers or others attending)
Some things to note:
+ We take great care in filming TED for TEDTalks. It is very rare that we invite outside cameras in for video and TV efforts, but we are happy to evaluate all requests for conference footage. We do not admit outside photographers.
+ We are unable to consider press passes for freelancers without an assignment letter from the outlet for which you wish to report.
Interested in covering a TED event?
Send your name, the name of your media outlet, and your proposed area of coverage to Margaret Sullivan of Group SJR at ted@groupsjr.com. Press decisions are generally made in the months preceding the conferences, and accepted attending press are notified approximately one month before each event.
Image requests
Image requests must be accompanied by the following information:
Name of publication/outlet
Name of requested image
Publication date
Preferred file format
Deadline for receipt of image
Image requests should be directed to Margaret Sullivan of Group SJR at ted@groupsjr.com
A photo credit will be provided when the image is delivered. This credit must run in full.
Media requests
Requests for interviews should be directed to Margaret Sullivan of Group SJR at ted@groupsjr.com or call 646-833-0205. Your email should include the following information:
Name of publication/outlet
Brief background on your interview request
Proposed publication date
Your deadline
All other press requests, including requests to attend TED, TEDActive and TEDGlobal, should include the information outlined above and be directed to Margaret Sullivan of Group SJR at ted@groupsjr.com or call 646-833-0205. Press passes to TED events are limited, and press attendance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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