Press and Media Information
Media Enquiries
Every effort is made to respond to queries by members of the media as as quickly as possible. However, the HONEY Convention is run by a small team of part-time volunteers which means that opportunities for filming and interviews are limited and requests cannot always be accommodated. All requests are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and it is recommended that producers and writers contact us at the earliest possible stage in the commissioning process to discuss requirements.
Filming Policy
Requests to film must be submitted in writing with a full synopsis/details of the programme and how the piece will fit in to the programme, details of filming requirements (including location) and interviews with members of the HONEY Convention (please refer to the interview policy below) and preferred dates of filming.
We request that a 'recce' is made (if circumstances allow) in advance of any filming. Please note that companies granted permission to film will be asked to submit a copy of their public liability insurance.
Interview Policy
Requests for interviews must be submitted in writing with a detailed explanation of the focus of the interview and areas of questioning, the name of the member(s) to be interviewed, photography requirements and preferred dates.
Requests to film/interview should be sent to HONEY Convention using the contact form.
Recent Coverage
2020
9 March 2020
WUOT
https://www.wuot.org/post/artist-neranza-noel-blount-her-winning-spring-2020-mug-design
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4 March 2020
WVLT TV Interview
Jay Heselschwerdt on the live show. WVLT 8 talked about honey bees and beginning beekeeping at the HONEY Convention, the many classes, speakers, and how to order tickets. You can watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5RXr0Y3RhU&feature=youtu.be
​2019
Dates will be entered in the near future. Please check back, thank you.
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10 April 2018
Thunder Country 104.7 Interview
T.K. interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt on her morning show. Talked about the HONEY Convention and the many classes and speakers. Also, talked about the website and how to order tickets.
23 March 2018
WATE TV Interview
Live at Four interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt and Becky Johnson on the live show. Bo Williams from WATE 6 On Your Side talked about honey bees and beginning beekeeping at the HONEY Convention, the many classes, speakers, and how to order tickets. You can watch the interview on our YouTube Channel.
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16 March 2018
The Newport Plain Talk Interview
Matt Winter, interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt about the HONEY Convention.
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16 February 2018
WCYB TV Interview
Live at Noon interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt and Becky Johnson on the live show. Talked about honey bees are decreasing in numbers (70% loss in 2017) Also talked about how important honey bees are to the food chain. Also, talked about the HONEY Convention and the 25 speakers and over 70 classes, and how to order tickets.
15 December 2017
WCYB TV Interview
Live at Noon interviewed Becky Johnson on the live show. Talked about honey bees and how important they are to the food chain. Also, talked about the HONEY Convention and the many classes and speakers, and how to order tickets. You can watch the interview on our YouTube Channel.
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15 December 2017
Thunder Country 104.7 Interview
T.K. interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt and Becky Johnson on her morning show. Talked about pesticides and how they are killing the pollinators. Talked about the HONEY Convention and the many classes and speakers. Also, talked about the website and how to order tickets.
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8 December 2017
WBEJ Radio Interview
David Miller interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt and Becky Johnson on his morning show "The David Miller Show". Talked about honey bees and how you can help plant for pollinators. Talked about the HONEY Convention and the many classes and speakers. Also, talked about the website and how to order tickets.
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3 March 2017
Thunder Country 104.7 Interview
T.K. interviewed Jay Heselschwerdt on her morning show. Talked about pesticides and how they are killing the pollinators. Talked about the HONEY Convention going on later that day.
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1 March 2017
Jay Heselschwerdt, Becky Johnson, and Lisa Powers talk about the classes and speakers coming up at the 2017 HONEY Convention.