DNCC Credentials Record Number of Blogs To Cover 2008 Democratic National Convention...

DNCC Credentials Record Number of Blogs To Cover 2008 Democratic National
Convention in Denver
Bloggers to Receive Unprecedented Access, Connect Diverse Communities to
Historic Event

DENVER, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing
commitment to engage a broad spectrum of audiences in new and creative ways,
the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that a
record number of blogs have been credentialed as members of the media for the
2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. These
blogs will help ensure that communities across the country are connected to
the Convention through the eyes and ears of a growing, diverse group of online
voices.
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Organizers also announced that blogs credentialed by the DNCC will have
access to a dedicated "Blogger Lounge" inside the Pepsi Center, equipped with
televisions, technology resources and workspace to facilitate their reporting.
All bloggers will have access to the Convention floor, press briefing areas,
caucus meetings, filing centers and other auxiliary events open to members of
the media.
"Since we began planning, one goal has been at the core of all our
efforts: to engage as many communities as possible in the Convention
experience. We're excited to provide bloggers with the opportunity to be the
eyes and ears of so many at this Convention," said Aaron Myers, Director of
Online Communications for the DNCC. "Today, we are shattering the standard we
set just four years ago, when the 2004 Democratic Convention was the first to
credential blogs. This year, we will more than triple the number of blogs
credentialed to witness history in the making."
The credentialed blogs represent a large and diverse collection of voices
and perspectives. The pool includes blogs covering national, state and local
politics and those representing a variety of groups including the African
American, Latino, Asian American, Native American and LGBT communities. Blogs
focusing on youth issues, women's issues, labor issues, disability issues as
well as those focusing on the environment and communities of faith will also
be credentialed among many others.
In addition to resources provided to credentialed bloggers, the DNCC is
working with ProgressNow, The Alliance for a Sustainable Colorado, DailyKos
and The Wright Group to finalize plans for the "Big Tent" -- a headquarters
away from home for hundreds of progressive bloggers, netroots organizers and
non-profit representatives from across the country. The facility, just a few
blocks from the Pepsi Center, will provide additional workspace for
journalists and bloggers as well as a main stage with events and entertainment
that will be open to the public during Convention week.
"We are proud to cooperate with the DNCC to ensure that for the first
time, so many citizen journalists will have the tools and access they need to
cover a national Convention," said Bobby Clark, Deputy Director of
ProgressNow. "The progressive movement really is a 'Big Tent', and we think
this unique event will be a huge hit with bloggers, non-profit leaders, and
even some members of the professional media."
In 2004, the DNCC credentialed about 30 blogs to cover the Convention in
Boston -- the first Convention to credential bloggers. Recently, the DNCC
announced that 55 blogs focused on state and local politics were selected to
be members of the DemConvention State Blogger Corps. Altogether, the DNCC will
credential more than 120 blogs for the Convention and many more individuals
will blog the Convention via credentials issued through the U.S. Congressional
Press Galleries.
The complete list of blogs credentialed to date can be found at
www.DemConvention.com/credentialed-blogs .
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Contacts: Jenni Engebretsen
Damon Jones
Natalie Wyeth
720-362-2006

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