PIN Policy #31(b).1 - Independent Reporting Status

Positive Image News, (PIN), will at no time be partnered with or sponsored by any trade show organization, unless there is a formal agreement of PIN remaining independent and the trade show organization having no jurisdiction or influence in regard to the choice of content or manner in which it is presented in PIN.  100% unbiased review of all products and services on the show floor must be maintained.

PIN Policy #31(b).2 - Sponsors

PIN will be sponsored only by companies which have products or services which have been reviewed by PIN and are used by PIN in it's operations and/or formally endorses. This will ensure consistency with PIN Policy #31(b).1. 

PIN Policy #31(b).3 - Product Endorsement

No product shall be endorsed by PIN unless it has passed the PIN 5 point analysis.  It must rate "4" or better to be formally endorsed by PIN. Any product or service evaluated which is less than "4" in rating will not have it's review published and the manufacturer of the product will be sent the review and outline of what is required to bring the product/service to a level which will pass our evaluation.

PIN Policy #31(b).4 - Solicitation of Exhibitors

PIN will be in contact with show floor exhibitors prior to, during, and following a trade show in accordance with all regulations set forth by the trade show company at which they exhibit. Solicitation of exhibitors for any PIN service, or any service provided by PIN's parent company or subsidiaries must also be approved by the trade show company and proof of approval must be in writing to provide legal verification upon query.

PIN Policy #31(b).5 - PIN Staff Trade Show Priority

PIN staff must remember that the #1 priority of PIN staff at a trade show is to provide added value to the trade show.  By serving the exhibitors to the best of our ability and in accordance with all regulations set forth by the trade show company for the media, the exhibitors find greater value in the trade show.  By exhibitors signing for the following year with a trade show partly due to our actions, the trade show company will benefit and the results will be beneficial to PIN.

PIN Policy #31(b).5.ss(a) - Press Events | Solicitation of Exhibitors

Press events such as press parties and related events are same as trade show events; PIN staff are subject to all protocols set by the host company of the event.  Press events are a very volatile environment where maximum damage can occur to PIN integrity if protocols set by the hosting company are violated.   Solicitation in any manner of exhibitors at any press event is grounds for immediate termination. NO EXCEPTION! PIN staff are guests of the hosting company and are expected to produce results that will make the exhibiting companies participation fruitful. 

PIN Policy #31(b).5.ss(b) - Press Events  |   Responsibilities

PIN staff are expected to visit every table at a press event and provide productive copy for a minimum of 4 products being featured at the event.  If you have any questions in regard to any communication with exhibitors at a press event, you are expected to contact someone in charge at the event for clarification.  If a sample of the product is needed for evaluation, contact the exhibiting company's PR/Marketing rep and request their business card.  Requests for products for evaluation will be done following the event via email.

PIN Policy #31(b).6 - PIN Staff Policy  |  #31b Violation

PIN staff are subject to immediate termination without option to appeal upon violation of any portion of PIN Policy #31b.  Trade show events are a very volatile environment where maximum damage can occur to PIN integrity. Violation of any portion of PIN Policy #31b could cause irreparable damage to PIN as a company.  Based upon this fact it is agreed by all staff that immediate termination is agreed in such case and no option for appeal will be made available.