2026 Media Applications

Chattanooga Comic Con welcomes members of the press, photographers, videographers, bloggers, podcasters, influencers, and content creators interested in covering Chattanooga Comic Con and sharing the experience with their audience.

Approved media applicants will receive up to two (2) complimentary Weekend Memberships for Chattanooga Comic Con 2026. These memberships are intended for the approved media applicant and one additional team member. Any additional members of a media team must purchase their own Chattanooga Comic Con membership.

Media credentials provide an opportunity to capture the energy, creativity, guests, creators, cosplay, gaming, vendors, and fan experience of Chattanooga Comic Con. All approved media are expected to conduct themselves professionally, respect event policies, and avoid interfering with Chattanooga Comic Con's official media partner, Rekall Media Group.

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Chattanooga Comic Con reserves the right to approve or deny applications at its discretion.

Media Application Terms & Conditions
By submitting a Media Application to Chattanooga Comic Con, the applicant acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions. Approval of a Media Application constitutes acceptance of these terms.

1. Complimentary Memberships
An approved Media Application provides up to two (2) complimentary Weekend Memberships for Chattanooga Comic Con 2026.

These memberships are intended for the approved media applicant and one additional team member. Any additional members of a media team are responsible for purchasing their own Chattanooga Comic Con memberships. A media credential does not provide access to any areas or activities that are otherwise restricted to the general public, media, or credentialed personnel.

2. Use of Media Content
By participating as approved media, you grant Chattanooga Comic Con permission to use photographs, video, and other content captured by you during the event for Chattanooga Comic Con's marketing and promotional purposes. This permission includes use on printed and/or digital marketing materials, including but not limited to social media, websites, advertisements, promotional graphics, email marketing, event materials, and future promotional campaigns. Chattanooga Comic Con may use submitted or shared content without additional compensation to the media applicant.

3. Social Media Tagging
Approved media are expected to tag Chattanooga Comic Con in applicable social media posts, photographs, videos, reels, stories, and other digital content related to the event. Media are encouraged to use Chattanooga Comic Con's official social media handles and/or event hashtags when appropriate. @chattcomiccon

4. Content Submission Deadline
All approved media agree to share or upload applicable photographs, video, or other event-related content with Chattanooga Comic Con within one (1) month following the event, or no later than December 8, 2026. Content may be submitted through the method designated by Chattanooga Comic Con. 

5. Failure to Fulfill Media Requirements
Failure to fulfill the requirements outlined in these Terms and Conditions—including providing agreed-upon content, tagging Chattanooga Comic Con, or submitting content by the required deadline—may result in the applicant becoming ineligible for future Chattanooga Comic Con media opportunities or media applications.

6. No Vendor or Promotional Space
A Media Application does not include a vendor booth, vendor table, promotional table, or dedicated exhibition space. Media credentials may not be used to conduct sales, solicitations, promotional activities, or other business activities on the show floor unless separately authorized in writing by Chattanooga Comic Con.

7. Official Media Partner — Rekall Media Group
Chattanooga Comic Con's official event photography and media partner is Rekall Media Group. All approved media must respect the work and responsibilities of the official media team. Media applicants must not interfere with Rekall Media Group while they are photographing or recording. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Blocking, obstructing, or interfering with Rekall Media Group while they are working.
• Attempting to photograph or record from directly in front of or immediately around an official photographer in a manner that interferes with their work.
• Piggy-backing on, copying, or attempting to obtain images or video from Rekall Media Group's photography or equipment.
  Representing Rekall Media Group's photographs or video as their own.
• Attempting to sell or give away photography packages, photo sessions, or similar services to attendees or guests.
  Attempting to compete with or duplicate services provided by Rekall Media Group

Chattanooga Comic Con reserves the right to restrict or revoke media access if an applicant interferes with the official media team.

8. Guest & Creator Area Restrictions
NO photography or videography of any kind is permitted in the guest and creator area unless specifically authorized by Chattanooga Comic Con Executive Staff.

This restriction applies to professional cameras, personal cameras, smartphones, tablets, video cameras, audio/video recording equipment, wearable recording devices and other devices capable of capturing photographs or video.

Photography or video may be permitted when:

• Specifically authorized by Chattanooga Comic Con Executive Staff; or
• The media member has purchased an applicable celebrity photo opportunity, recording, or other authorized experience.

Media credentials do not automatically grant permission to photograph or record guests or creators in restricted areas. Media must respect celebrity, creator, staff, and attendee privacy at all times.

9. Professional Conduct
Approved media are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully while representing their publication, organization, channel, brand, or themselves. Media must follow all Chattanooga Comic Con, Chattanooga Convention Center, security, fire marshal, guest, creator, and staff instructions. Media credentials may be revoked at any time for failure to follow event policies, inappropriate conduct, interference with event operations, or violation of these Terms and Conditions.

10. Application Approval
Submitting an application does not guarantee media approval. Chattanooga Comic Con reserves the right to review applications and determine which applicants receive media credentials. Approval may be based on the applicant's publication, audience, content history, coverage plans, professional conduct, and other relevant considerations. Chattanooga Comic Con also reserves the right to limit the number of approved media credentials available for any event.

Agreement
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the Chattanooga Comic Con Media Application Terms & Conditions. I understand that approval provides up to two (2) Weekend Memberships and that failure to fulfill the requirements of this agreement may affect my eligibility for future Chattanooga Comic Con media opportunities.