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Media Pools

Media pools at CHOGMs are the responsibility of the Commonwealth Secretariat, managed through a central system supported by Commonwealth Secretariat staff and the Host Country
Pool size will be determined by venue size and security factors, and every reasonable effort will be taken to make them as large as can be accommodated.
Representation:
To ensure media from all member countries are given fair access, the pool system is designed to be as representative as possible of regions, countries, broadcasters and agencies. In practice, this means that if space is limited, member states or even regions may only receive one pool space on a particular pool.
Application process:
A list of each pooled CHOGM Samoa 2024 event will be made available at the Media Centre reception desk from Sunday 20 October, when the Media Centre opens. Journalists are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Once pools are decided and closed, journalists will be notified if they are part of the pool, or not.
Transportation for pools:
Media will be transported and escorted to and from each pool session by an assigned Pool Escort
Sharing material:
Media who participate in pools are required to hand over their footage to the Pool Manager upon their return to the Media Centre for download and onward sharing. This is a condition of being accepted onto a pool
MMG Communications footage:
the Government of Samoa, as the Host Government, has appointed MMG Communications to film all open events. Their material will be made available to all accredited CHOGM Samoa 2024 media. There are no restrictions on the use of this material, however, it MUST be attributed to “the Radio 2AP /TV9 (Host Broadcaster)”