Press and Media
Please direct all media inqueries to Nancy Gardella
Tel +1 508.693.0085 or via email at nancy@mvy.com
Photo Library
Images used throughout this site are available for
Press and Media use. They are contributed by many of our renowned Island photographers.
Photographs will be released to the media, for the sole purpose of promoting Martha's
Vineyard, at no cost. Requests must be made in writing - just download the
following use contract, complete and sign and fax to us as indicated.
Image
Contract
To view available photos, click over to our image
library at
http://picasaweb.google.com/MVYchamber.
B-Roll
Inquiries for B-roll footage should be made to Plum
TV Tel. +1 508.696.1970
Chamber Assistance
The Chamber supports journalists, editors and
producers around the globe to introduce and showcase the Vineyard to your audience
with your special flair. We are happy to assist you in bringing your story ideas
to life and can also provide you with stunning Island photography for use in your
work at no charge.
We encourage you to contact us via email, phone or
fax to discuss your story objectives and any special needs you may have. We will
be happy to provide you with whatever assistance possible to make your story about
Martha's Vineyard truly shine.
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
Tel: +1 508.693.4486 Email: info@mvy.com
For information about Press and FAM Tours, please
contact the
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
Domestic (USA):
Lisa Simmons,
Director of Communications Tel. 617.973.8508
International: Victoria Cimono, Director of International
Marketing Tel. +1 617.973.8559
Press Lodging
Additionally, we've developed a list of lodging availability
for members of the media. By Tuesday, August 28, we will have posted accommodations
available for press, often at a media rate for the dates of the President and First
Family's vacation. Try
Rooms This Week and
Great Deals for accommodations available for press.
General Information
The Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard has hundreds of attributes that
make an interesting story. From the people who come here, the diverse and historic
architecture, the Aquinnah cliffs and beautiful beaches, and the interesting cultural
diversity that thrives on our 100+ square miles, there are many unusual and rich
stories waiting to be told about Martha's Vineyard.
We encourage you to contact the Chamber for assistance
and to let us set up a customized press tour for you and to subscribe to a special
interest group for announcements. If you're still working on the foundation of your
story idea, and need a bit of stimulation, try browsing through unique story ideas
and our photo library where we feature hundreds of royalty-free images available
for inclusion in your work, from many of the Island's most renowned photographers.
Story Ideas
Martha's Vineyard is one of the top vacation destinations
in the world, so if you're looking to do a story on a great place to relax, we've
got it all .
Martha's Vineyard is a writer's dream. It's an island
rich in history and culture, with a diverse personality and intriguing seasonal
and year-round populations. One of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the
world, Martha's Vineyard attracts aristocrats, politicians, musicians, actors, artists
and everyday families looking to escape to the beauty that abounds on our special
Island. Visitors come from around the globe to spend a month, a week, or a day touring
our quaint towns, exploring our vast stretches of beach, and sampling the "simple
life" which lives on today.
Special interests: Eco-MV, Island Grown Initiatives,
Small Business Owners' Paradise, Bird Watching, Family Fun, Agritourism, Historic
Lighthouses, Jawsfest, Restaurant Week, Arts & Artisans, Performance Art, The African
American Heritage Trail, the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah, and so much more!
Email us with your topic of interest, audience, and
type of publication and we'll see what special topics we can come up with for you!
