- Only reporters or editors of consumer, industry trade or business media publications are eligible to attend. Research organizations do not qualify. Specialty publications that cover other industries and do not have a regular focus on the convenience and fuel retailing industry are not necessarily eligible for complimentary media registration, nor are internal corporate newsletters.
- Publishers, sales vice presidents, advertising and sales representatives and other non-editorial staff do not qualify for complimentary media registration and must register through general registration.
- Freelance writers and photographers must present a letter of assignment from a publisher, editor or producer (on letterhead) of the media outlet to be considered.
- Reporters and camera crews from broadcast television or radio stations must present a letter of assignment (on letterhead) from an approved outlet to receive media credentials.
- Web-based programs such as podcasts, blogs and social media influencers/profiles must cover the convenience and fuel retailing industry regularly to even be considered for media credentials and will be evaluated based on written proposals of coverage submitted to NACS.
- All credentialed media companies are expected to publish coverage of the event within 90 days of the event. Failure to do so may result in denial of press credentials for future NACS events.
- Only journalists with news web sites or blogs qualify for media badges. Sites that are primarily for business or sales purposes (i.e., B2C or B2B) do not qualify.
- Online journalists must have bylined articles on the site, as well as business cards verifying their positions/titles.
- Non-editorial positions are not eligible for media credentials.
NACS will review the following: Social media content creators who consistently produce original content at least twice a week, and can demonstrate relevant coverage of broad retail trends, as well as products and services within the convenience retail industry for a minimum of one year. Applicants must have a following of over 10,000 individuals on any single social network. Only content creators are eligible; those whose primary role is generating partnerships or paid advertising do not qualify for media credentials.
To qualify for NACS Show media credentials, interested registrants must provide the following information:
- Social media handle(s); link to website (if applicable)
- Follower and engagement statistics
- A brief description of intended coverage for the 2025 NACS Show
- A brief description of the target audience