Media Central

We would like to say “thank you” to the many industry specific, agricultural, entertainment, news and general market media for the support we receive each and every year. We are working to assist you in any way possible as we look to the upcoming National Western Stock Show in January. Please feel free to contact us to arrange interviews with our CEO and President, Executive team, Rodeo, Horse and Livestock Directors as well as contestant, performers and any behind the scenes personnel to help tell the story.

For the best response please contact the Marketing/PR department at media@nationalwestern.com

Media Staff

Karen Woods
Senior Director of Marketing & PR
kwoods@nationalwestern.com
303-299-5522
Danielle Lewis
Website, Graphic & Creative Services
dlewis@nationalwestern.com
303-299-5566

Leah Labonte
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
llabonte@nationalwestern.com
303-299-5561
Janet Kline
Media Volunteer
media@nationalwestern.com

Media Credentials

Qualified Media

NWSS Media Credentials are issued to broadcast, print and internet media assigned to cover the National Western Stock Show. Requests must be submitted by the assigning authority at the media outlet (editor, news director, broadcast producer). Credentials will be issued to authorized personnel, employed by the media outlet for the purpose of providing timely news coverage of NWSS. Employment verification may be requested (business card, photo id, name on website). NWSS media credentials will not be issued to marketing, promotions, sales, advertising, public relations, personnel.

Freelance Journalists

Freelance journalists are required to submit an assignment letter from the general manager, editor or news director, on official letterhead of the media outlet, and will only receive media credentials if on assignment. Production companies are required to submit a letter from their broadcast organization providing details of the editorial coverage and footage required. Media credentials for freelance photographers without assignment will not be granted.

Online/Social Media

Online/social media will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only media with active news websites qualify for credential consideration. The website must post original, dated and industry related news on a regular basis. Social media without supporting news website will not be considered.

Commercial Use of Photographs

Commercial use of photographs, video and film taken at NWSS is strictly prohibited without full written consent of the NWSS Media department.

No Sale of Photographs

The sale of photographs taken at NWSS is strictly prohibited.

Logoed photographs are strictly prohibited. Shooting images and placing a photographers logo on any images taken at NWSS is strictly forbidden.

Media Credential Access

A NWSS Media Credential provides media access to grounds events, activities and Events Center shows in approved areas. The NWSS Media Credential does not give access to cover rodeo events in the Coliseum. Media wishing to cover the rodeo must obtain a separate daily credential from the Rodeo Media Office located in the Coliseum. Space in credentialed areas is very limited; therefore access may be restricted at certain times.

If you require specific access to an area on a select occasion, please contact the Media department. Submitting a credential request form does not guarantee media access. All requests are processed and applying media will be notified. Requests received during the 16-day Stock Show require 24 hours for processing. Credentials are not transferable and the NWSS reserves the right to cancel accreditation at any time.

Photographs, video, audio, or other depictions of NWSS activities/events must be used for the accredited media stated on the NWSS media credential form.

2020 applications open in November

Media and Sponsorship Lounge
NW Complex Building
3rd floor, Hall of Education

Media credential distribution hours: TBD

Media Offices

Attendance

National Western Stock Show Brand

In accordance with the corporate logo and trademark policy, emblems, symbols, logos and the name National Western Stock Show are registered trademarks belonging to The Western Stock Show Association. These registered trademarks are protected by intellectual and industrial property laws in United States and internationally, and are for the exclusive use of the National Western Stock Show and its approved partners. Unauthorized use of these protected registered trademarks is prohibited without the express written consent of the National Western Stock Show.

To access National Western Stock Show logos or other branded materials, please contact Karen Woods, Senior Director of Marketing and PR kwoods@nationalwestern.com or Jeff Childs, VP of Finance at jchilds@nationalwestern.com

Photographs

PUBLIC CAMERA/PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Non-professional, non-flash still photography is permitted in public access areas only. Any cameras with interchangeable lenses or lenses larger than 100 millimeters in length are not permitted for use by anyone without a accredited NWSS Media Credential.

For Stock Show camera policy, please call 303-297-1166.

MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHS

The commercial use of photographs, video and film taken at the National Western Stock Show is strictly prohibited without the full written consent of the National Western Stock Show, Media department.

The sale of photographs taken at the National Western Stock Show is strictly prohibited without the full written consent of the National Western Stock Show, Media department. For questions regarding the sale of photos please contact Karen Woods, Senior Director of Marketing & PR.

Logoed photographs are strictly prohibited. Shooting images and placing a photographers logo on any images taken at the National Western Stock Show is strictly forbidden.

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The National Western Stock Show maintains an library of Stock Show photos for use by media. We are pleased to provide photos to you to support your stories. All NWSS photos must be credited National Western Stock Show, Volunteer Photographer.

View our collection on Flickr

Become a Volunteer Photographer.
National Western has an extensive Volunteer Photography group, to inquire about joining that program click here.

Video Library

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Marcy and Bruce Benson Named 2020 Citizens of the West

September 17, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: National Western Stock Show Awards Scholarships to Four City of Denver Students

August 7, 2019

2018 Press Releases

October 18, 2018 | Western Stock Show Association Elects Two New Members to the Board of Directors | View

September 19, 2018 | Robert G. Tointon Named 2019 Citizen of the West | View

September 6, 2018 | The National Western Stock Show Announced KYGO-FM as Official Country Music Radio Partner | View

May 18, 2018 | Western Stock Show Association announces new member to the board and ten new trustees | Download

January 21, 2018 | 2018 Stock Show Wrap Up | Download

January 9, 2018 | Stock Show has record breaking opening weekend | Download

January 2, 2018 | 2018 Stock Show Begins this Saturday, January 6 | Download

Press Release Archive

2017 Press Releases

December 19, 2017 | National Western Stock Show Announces Thunder as Parade Grand Marshal | Download December 13, 2017 | The National Western Stock Show is Hiring for the 2017 Stock Show | Download September 25, 2017 | 2018 Coors Western Art Show 25th Anniversary, Dan Young as Featured Artist | Download September 20, 2017 | Tony Frank, DVM, PhD named 2018 Citizen of the West | Download May 19, 2017 | WSSA Board of Directors, New Trustees | Download March 29, 2017 | NW Scholarship Trust Awards $500,000 to Agricultural Studies | Download January 22, 2017 | Western Spirit Alive at the 111th National Western Stock Show – Final Sunday Sets Attendance Record | Download January 20, 2017 | Junior Livestock AuctionTop Eight Animals Set All-Time Record of $442,50 | Download January 18, 2017 | Still Time to Saddle Up for the Final Days of Stock Show | Download January 13, 2017 | Free Parking and Shuttle Services Available Over the Holiday Weekend | Download January 6, 2017 | FREE Overflow Parking Available at Coors Field for National Western Stock Show Guests | Download January 3, 2017 | Stock Show Parade Canceled | Download

2016 Press Releases

2015 Press Releases

2014 Press Releases

December 24, 2014 | Red Meat Club Announced 2015 Friend of the National Western Honoree | Download PDF December 9, 2014 | New for 2015,the NWSS BBQ Throwdown presented by Chevy | Download PDF December 1, 2014 | NWSS announces Chauncey Billups as Parade Grand Marshal | Download PDF September 24, 2014 | Philip F. Anschutz named 2015 Citizen of the West | Download PDF September 12, 2014 | Tickets to the 109th National Western Stock Show On sale | Download PDF May 6, 2014 | WSSA Announces Four New Board of Directors Ron Williams Re-Elected as Chairman of the Board | Download PDF February 14, 2014 | The Stars Return to Denver for the 2nd Annual Rodeo All-Star Weekend | Download PDF January 20, 2014 | Solid Attendance Numbers through the MLK Jr. Weekend plus FREE Day Tuesday | Download PDF January 16, 2014 | Celebrates the MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend and Offers Convenient Overflow Parking | Download PDF January 11, 2014 | Stock Show Opens with 2nd Highest Attendance in Stock Show History | Download PDF January 7, 2014 | Announces FREE Grounds Admission Day Compliments of MetroPCS | Download PDF

NW in the News

Sept 24, 2018 – National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Contest entering its 82nd year [ read ]
Sept 21, 2018 – Greeley’s Bob Tointon named Citizen of the West [ read ]
Sept 4, 2018 – Denver planning chief to lead overhaul of stock show grounds [ read ]
June 26, 2018 – National Western Stock Show site preps for $756M overhaul (PHOTOS) [ read ]
Jan. 21, 2018 – National Western Stock Show ends after welcoming more than 700,000 to Denver in 2018 [ read ]
Jan. 11, 2018 – A Colorado native and a transplant walk into the National Western Stock Show… [ read ]
Jan. 8, 2019 – Record crowds turn out for National Western Stock Show’s opening weekend [ read ]
Jan. 6, 2018 – ‘The Superbowl of livestock’: National Western Stock Show opens [ read ]
Jan. 4, 2018 – PHOTOS: The National Western Stock Show parade 2018 [ read ]
Jan. 4, 2018 – A guide to the National Western Stock Show 2018, from 1,000 new free parking spaces to miniature cattle to classic rodeo [ read ]

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