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Press and influencer credentialing, built for live events.

Applications, approvals, QR badges and on-site check-in for press, photographers and influencers attending your event. All in one place.

We are the self-serve, affordable media and influencer credentialing platform for live events - built for PR teams, agencies, festivals, conferences and event organizers who need to launch credentialing quickly without enterprise software complexity.

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Sarah Reeves
The Daily Atlanta · Photographer · 42K reach
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  • Application submitted3h ago
  • Outlet, social, portfolio verified3h ago
  • Approved → badge generatedjust now
  • Check-in via QR · scheduled8:30 AM
SR-001 · Beta Launch Event
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Media and influencer credentialing software

Direct answers for event teams

Event Credentialing Pro is built for the access-review workflow that happens before a press pass, creator badge or media-area credential is issued.

What is media and influencer credentialing software?

Media and influencer credentialing software helps event teams collect applications, vet press and creator access requests, approve or decline applicants, issue QR-coded badges and manage on-site check-in for journalists, photographers, broadcasters, podcasters, influencers and content creators.

How do you manage press and influencer credentials for an event?

A professional credentialing workflow starts with a branded application form, collects outlet and creator details, reviews each applicant against event criteria, sends status notifications, generates credentials for approved applicants and verifies those credentials at event check-in.

Eventbrite vs. media and influencer credentialing software

Eventbrite and general ticketing platforms are built to sell or distribute attendee tickets. Media and influencer credentialing software is built for access review: vetting press, creators, photographers and broadcasters before granting event credentials, badges, media-area access or sub-event permissions.

Built for teams that credential media and influencers

PR Firms
Press & influencer access across client events
Conferences
Dozens of media applications per event
Festivals
Influencer & press passes coordination
Sports Orgs
Influencers, photographers, broadcasters
Corporate
Media days, launches, press conferences

Platform Overview

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Workflow

How it works

01
Create your event

Set up in minutes. Add branding, define credential types, customize the application form.

02
Share your application

One link. Press, photographers and influencers apply with outlet, role, social handles and portfolio.

03
Review & approve

Every application in one dashboard. Approve, decline, waitlist — one click. Auto-notify.

04
Badge & check in

QR-coded badges. Scan to check in on event day. No printed lists.

Everything you need to credential your event

Custom application forms

Outlet name, role, social handles, follower counts, portfolio, bio. Different forms for press vs. influencers.

One-click review workflow

Every application in one place. Approve, decline or waitlist with a single click. Full history.

Automated status notifications

When you approve, decline or waitlist, they know immediately. No manual emails.

QR code badges

Professional, branded badges. Print or send digital. Scan to check in — fast, accurate, no paper.

Real-time event dashboard

Registration numbers, approval rates, check-in stats and credential breakdowns as they happen.

Custom event branding

Your event page looks like your event — not ours. Header images, backgrounds, logos.

Influencer credentialing workflow preview
How Event Credentialing Pro compares

Spreadsheet vs. ticketing platform vs. Event Credentialing Pro

Capability
Spreadsheet
Ticketing platform
Event Credentialing Pro
Press outlet, assignment and role review
Manual columns
Generic form
Built in
Influencer handles, follower counts and creator portfolio
Manual columns
Generic form
Creator-ready
Separate review criteria for press and creators
Manual process
Structured review
One-click approve / decline / waitlist
Auto-notification of applicants
Generic only
QR-coded press and influencer badges
Tickets, not credentials
Real-time status board for clients
Sub-event and access-area credential restrictions
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is media and influencer credentialing software?

Media and influencer credentialing software is a system for managing event access requests from journalists, photographers, broadcasters, podcasters, influencers and content creators. It centralizes applications, vetting, approvals, notifications, badges and event-day check-in.

How is Event Credentialing Pro different from Eventbrite?

Eventbrite is built for attendee registration and ticketing. Event Credentialing Pro is built for media and influencer credentialing: reviewing press and creator applications, approving access, generating QR-coded credentials and checking credentialed applicants in at the event.

Can I credential influencers and content creators?

Yes. Event Credentialing Pro supports influencer and creator applications with fields for social handles, primary channel, follower or audience reach, portfolio links, planned coverage and other review details your event team needs.

How do event teams vet influencer applications?

Teams usually review the creator's platform, handle, audience fit, reach, engagement quality, previous coverage, planned content and requested access level. Event Credentialing Pro keeps those review details in one application record so decisions are consistent.

Can approved applicants receive QR-coded press and influencer badges?

Yes. Approved applicants can receive branded credentials with QR codes. Event staff can scan the QR code to verify the applicant and check them in or out of the main event and sub-events.

Do applicants need to create an account?

No. Applicants complete your public application form without creating an account. Your team manages review, status updates, credentials and check-in from the dashboard.

Broadcast media credentialing workflow preview
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Most teams spend hours per event managing credentials by hand. Event Credentialing Pro pays for itself after one event.

Free Trial
$0for 7 days
  • 1 event
  • 10 applicants per event
  • 1 team member
  • QR code badges & check-in
  • Custom event branding
  • Email notifications
Professional
$199/month
  • 5 events
  • 200 applicants per event
  • 3 team members
  • QR code badges & check-in
  • Custom event branding
  • Email notifications
  • Real-time analytics dashboard
Business
$399/month
  • 10 events
  • 500 applicants per event
  • 6 team members
  • QR code badges & check-in
  • Custom event branding
  • Email notifications
  • Real-time analytics dashboard

All plans include a 7-day free trial. No credit card required to start.

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