• Represent a commercial newspaper or magazine funded by subscription or paid advertising. Internal organization publications do not qualify.
• Represent a broadcast media outlet.
• Represent a news service (i.e. wire service).
• Represent a website that reports original news content on automotive, environmental or related issues.

Freelance writers must demonstrate an assignment to do a specific story for a specific publication or outlet.

Additional Plug-In 2010 Media Guidelines

• Submission of the media registration request does not guarantee a credential. You will receive credential confirmation from the Plug-In 2010 Media Relations Manager.
• Plug-In 2010 reserves the right to refuse media registrations and to limit the number of media registrants per organization.
• All media representatives, including photographers and camera crews, must register. If you do not know the name of your photographer or camera crew members in advance, please indicate a request to add a photographer and/or camera crew in your registration e-mail.
• Photographs and video taken by media representatives at the event can be used for editorial purposes only.
• Once credentialed, you must agree to follow the rules and regulations of Plug-In 2010 at all times. You will receive additional information as the event draws closer.
• All credentialed media representatives must bring photo identification and a business card and check-in onsite at the Media Room.

To access media materials distributed on Plug-In 2010, visit the Media Materials page.

For questions, contact the Media Relations Manager, Mindy Berman, at 310.915.5947 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to seeing you at Plug-In 2010!