Do you create Geeky, Nerd, and Pop Culture content for your followers? Do you love Comic Conventions? We now have content creators and influencers at Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2026! Get a complimentary content creator badge to create content all three days at our show and share it across your platforms with your followers.
Content Creators who have a combined following of 250,000 followers or more across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Twitch, and other platforms.
If your follower count is less than 250,000, but you have great content and hit that geeky mark, STILL APPLY. We love creators with followers of all sizes, and there's still an opportunity for you to be approved, depending on the volume of applications we receive.
Content must be unique/original, focused on pop culture or a pop culture niche, and centered on your personal brand.
Meme accounts and people who simply repost other creators' content need not apply. This application should be filled out by the sole Content Creator who owns the social media account(s). We limit crew members. Tickets are limited and will not be issued to children, family members, or friends. You must be 18 or older to qualify for a Content Creator ticket.
Photographers not on assignment, or strictly cosplay photographers, please apply under the Content Creator category.
Content Creator Ticket Access
Content Creator tickets provide complimentary access to all three days of the event. These tickets are extended as a courtesy of the convention. As with all of our events, Tampa Bay Comic Convention is a fan-based event, which means your ticket grants access to panels, subject to space availability. Content Creator tickets do not include entry to pre-show reservations for panels, exhibitor exclusives, or private autographing. Reminder: Entry does not guarantee reservations.
Your Content Creator ticket DOES NOT allow:
Early or special access to the event.
Does not guarantee seating at panels and events. No recording or photos allowed in Panels
The ability to cut lines
Free access to any events requiring an additional ticket, like special events.
Access to Celebrities
Content Creator registration will close on July 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. You will receive an email by July 24, 2026, with information on where to pick up your credentials. There will be no on-site applications for content creators. Reach out to the Tampa Bay Comic Convention helpdesk with any questions.
If approved, you're expected to use the complimentary ticket to capture event content to post across your social accounts and share with your followers. To increase your chances of being approved in future years, here's a pro tip: Post about the event before the show. Use your affiliate code on your page(s) mentioning your attendance at the event. Creators should post a minimum of 3 times with either the event name written in the caption or on the post, the geolocation added, #hashtags, and/or by tagging our social account in the content.
Applying does not guarantee approval. You'll be notified of your acceptance or denial by the date listed on the application page (July 24th). If approved, additional information will be provided in your confirmation email. Each individual applying for a Tampa Bay Content Creator ticket may apply only once. The badges may be limited by the number of applications we receive. Other colleges or large community organizations, please reach out to the help desk.
If you are approved, you will be required to sign an agreement to adhere to the Content Creator Guidelines and Polices. Once the agreement is signed, your ticket vouchers will be sent. Tampa Bay Comic Convention reserves the right to limit the number of tickets provided to any organization.
Content Creator tickets are non-transferable and can not be sold. Any individuals caught selling their ticket will be disqualified from attending future events. This is non-negotiable.
Tickets are limited and will not be issued to children, family members, or friends. You must be 18 or older to qualify for a Content Creator ticket.
Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
If you're approved, you'll receive a confirmation email with a QR code that holds your place for your complimentary 3-Day Content Creator ticket. Information about wristband pick-up will follow the date listed on the application: hours, location, and contact information.
