MEMBERSHIP
Why become a member?
As a FIBEP member, we will provide you with the unique opportunity to network with other top-level executives and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the media monitoring and communications industry today.
You will also have access to our exclusive Members List; regular newsletters from the Marketing Communications, Fair Trade & Copyright and Business Development Commissions as well as the opportunity to attend our International FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress, workshops and much more.
Your company will be at the center of an expanding, prosperous organization that works to find solutions that enable media intelligence to thrive as an industry.
Joining FIBEP is not just about knowing the latest news or gaining further knowledge:
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We offer support, dedication, and advice to all our members;
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The chance for our members to promote their organization and activities on social media platforms, via webinars, workshops and press releases;
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Giving our members a voice to boost member engagement and encourage professional development;
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Greater opportunity for inter-industry trade and exchange;
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And more importantly, a unique family-like network from which all members build lasting professional and personal friendships.
To become a FIBEP member, companies are required to go through an application process. We do ask that you carefully read the membership requirements and submit your application with the necessary documentation.
Below you will find the requirements for each membership tier:
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
At FIBEP we always like to hear from potential members, so if you do have any questions or queries concerning membership do not hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to assist.
We look forward to welcoming you to our FIBEP family.
Membership Application Criteria
Satellite Membership Criteria
Associate Membership Criteria
Technical Membership Criteria
FIBEP MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Render services based on monitoring in at least one of the four categories:
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Print
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Radio and TV
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Online Media
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Social Media.
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Have been professionally active for at least two years and be able to show two years corporate history evidence.
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Have a proven annual turnover of at least €500,000 per annum. The information regarding balance sheets (financial statements) of the company for the past two years will remain confidential (it will only be consulted by the General Secretary).
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Have been introduced by a FIBEP member.
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Can provide a real demo of their services for one week, in real conditions.
Once your application has been received, it will be examined by our Admissions Commission, which will also consult any current FIBEP members in your country. If no objections are made, your application will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and you will be given the status of provisional member.
As a provisional member you will be required to attend the next FIBEP congress to present your company to the FIBEP General Assembly. The General Assembly will then vote on your application as to whether your company will receive full membership.
If you have any questions concerning the membership application process please contact the FIBEP Secretariat.
As a Provisional Member the company:
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Will be announced in the FIBEP Newsletter once provisional membership has been paid.
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Will be listed on the FIBEP members list and FIBEP website.
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May not publish on their website that they are a FIBEP member until they have been definitively voted upon by the FIBEP General Assembly.
FIBEP SATELLITE MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION CRITERIA
The conditions for membership are the same as those for a FIBEP Member. This type of membership is aimed specifically at large member groups, i.e. companies that have offices across more than one region or country. Those companies that wish to include these additional satellite companies may do so via the following fee structure:
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One main FIBEP membership fee of 1000€ for the parent company.
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Each additional satellite company will pay a fee of 300€ per company.
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The fee structure would be capped at 2500€ (includes parent membership fee of 1000€).
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Each satellite company will have the right to vote during the General Assembly
FIBEP ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION CRITERIA
FIBEP Associate Membership is available to media monitoring companies that:
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do not fulfil the required revenue figure ( turnover of €500.000)
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have been in operation for less than two years.
All other conditions for eligibility are the same as for a Full membership.
FIBEP TECHNICAL MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Technical Associate Membership is available to:
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Technical Solutions Providers
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Suppliers
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Market Companions
related to the media monitoring industry. To become a Technical Associate member a company must:
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Provide to the Admissions Commission a real demo of their services for one week in real conditions.
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Provide a letter of recommendation from a FIBEP member and/or contract or invoice.
Once your application has been received, it will be examined by our Admissions Commission, which will also consult any current FIBEP members in your country. If no objections are made, your application will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and you will be given the status of provisional member.
As a provisional member you will be required to attend the next FIBEP congress to present your company to the FIBEP General Assembly. The General Assembly will then vote on your application as to whether your company will receive full membership.
If you have any questions concerning the membership application process please contact the FIBEP Secretariat.
As a Provisional Technical Associate Member the company:
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Will be announced in the FIBEP Newsletter once provisional membership has been paid. The company will be listed on the FIBEP members list and FIBEP website.
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Can attend one of the following two Congresses to present the company to the FIBEP General Assembly for definitive membership.
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May not publish on their website that they are a FIBEP member until they have been definitively voted upon by the FIBEP General Assembly.