Can you get on press trips with trade commissions?

The answer's yes, but it depends who you're talking to... Lottie investigates.

Have you ever been invited on a press trip that required two commissions? I have, plenty of times, and this is where my trade mag relationships come in. I’ve managed to secure plenty of secondary commissions over the years by pitching to the trade press. But what about trade as a primary commission? Is it possible to get a place on a press trip if you’v…