Press & Creator Accreditation.
h+h americas Fall Edition is a trade-only show, and we credential working editorial media and established content creators to cover it. Accreditation is free. It gets you onto the show floor, into the Fall Forum program, and in front of the people worth talking to.
The criteria below exist because a media badge is a working credential, not a free ticket. If you are close to a threshold but doing real editorial work in this industry, apply anyway and tell us about it.
Press Categories.
Print Media
Magazines & Newspapers- Current masthead showing your editorial role
- A bylined article published within the last 3 months
- Business card from the outlet
Broadcast Media
TV & Radio- Assignment letter on official letterhead or from a company email address
- Press photo ID
- Business card showing an editorial title
Freelance & Production
Journalists & Video Crews- Assignment letter from a recognised publication or network
- Proof of work published or aired within the last 4 months
- Business card showing an editorial or production role
Creator Categories.
Digital Media & Blogs
Written Publications- Masthead or contributor listing on the publication
- Craft or fiber arts content published within the last 3 months
- Analytics screenshot verifying traffic
Video Creators
YouTube & Long-Form Video- Fiber arts or craft content posted within the last 6 months
- Channel analytics verifying average monthly views
Social Creators
Instagram, TikTok & Similar- Active original content tied to the craft and fiber community
- Follower count on your primary platform
- Engagement metrics, which help your case
Accredited Access.
The show floor
Full access to the exhibit halls for all three days, including the Wednesday afternoon opening and Launch Party, product showcases, and every signature feature of the show.
Fall Forum and Main Stage
Access to Main Stage sessions and the Fall Forum education program on Wednesday. Ticketed classes and Product Academy are not automatically included; ask us if you want to cover one.
Media assets
Press releases, high-resolution photography, logos and brand assets cleared for editorial use, all in the Image & Video Library.
Access to the team
Introductions to exhibitors, interviews with show management, and background briefings. Tell us what story you are chasing and we will point you at the right people.
The Editorial Line.
A media badge is for people producing independent editorial coverage. It is not a route onto the floor for people doing business. The following do not qualify:
- Blogs below 5,000 unique monthly visitors
- Freelancers without a confirmed assignment
- Personal blogs, forums and non-editorial social channels
- Sales, marketing, PR and advertising professionals
- Photographers or videographers hired by an exhibitor
- Company executives or consultants attending for business
- Friends and family of credentialed media
- Product giveaways or contests with no editorial context
Two things worth saying plainly. Approval in a previous year does not guarantee approval this year, and we assess every application on its own merits. And if you are attending to do business rather than to report, register as a trade attendee instead. It is a straightforward route and nobody thinks less of it.
Four Steps.
Gather your proof
Work out which category above fits you and collect what it asks for. Applications stall more often for missing analytics or a missing assignment letter than for anything else.
Email the media team
Send your application to media@hh-americas.com with the subject line “Fall Edition 2026 Accreditation”. Include:
- Your name, outlet or channel, and role
- Which category you are applying under
- Links to recent relevant work
- Your supporting documents or analytics
- What you are planning to cover, even loosely
Wait for confirmation
We review applications as they arrive rather than in batches, so apply as early as you can. You will get a decision by email. If we need something else from you, we will ask rather than decline.
Collect your badge in Houston
Approved media collect their badge at registration at Reliant Center. Registration hours are on the Dates & Hours page. Bring photo ID.
Questions before you apply? Email media@hh-americas.com, call +1 773 326 9920, or text +1 630 454 6656. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask. It costs you one email and saves you guessing.
