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Journalists can now apply for the 2025 Media Marketplace! REGISTER HERE

MATPRA

MATPRA is a cohesive unit of regional tourism partners encompassing Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C. and West Virginia.

Apply for MATPRA Media Marketplace

Apply for MATPRA Media Marketplace

MATPRA Media Marketplace is an annual conference where both PR professionals and travel journalists get together to discuss story ideas, arrange visits to our destinations across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia and talk about what’s new in our backyards.

This year’s Media Marketplace host is Reading & Berks County, Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Reading, PA is easily accessible from Interstates 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) and 78.

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region offers Pennsylvania Dutch culture and traditions, the iconic Pagoda atop Mount Penn, a thriving arts scene, museums and historic sites, and a variety of outdoor adventures.

2025 MATPRA Media Marketplace
Reading, PA / August 12-14, 2025
Deadline to apply: March 28, 2025

About the Application Process

  • All journalists are encouraged to apply.
  • A committee of MATPRA members will select 60 journalists to attend the 2025 event.
  • When completing this year’s application, be sure to answer ALL fields in the form. Due to issues accessing story links from publications requiring a paid subscription to view content, story submissions must be in a PDF format for review.
  • The deadline to apply is March 28, 2025.
  • If there are any questions about your submission, email the MATPRA Media Committee at [email protected].
Apply to Attend Media Marketplace 2025

Media Marketplace Attendance Details

  • If your application is accepted, you will be invited to attend MATPRA’s Media Marketplace in Reading, PA, August 12-14, 2025. MATPRA covers your hotel stay, entertainment, and all meals from dinner Tuesday evening through lunch Thursday. However, transportation to and from Reading, PA, is your responsibility, as are any additional nights at the Reading hotel you may wish to add.
  • Accepted journalists will also have the opportunity to sign up for FAM tours both before and after Media Marketplace. Again, your hotel, entertainment, and food expenses will be covered by the host destination, but travel to/from those destinations is your responsibility.
Apply to Attend Media Marketplace 2025