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This is not your typical travel series. Beyond Your Backyard is a nationally syndicated 30-minute, educational travel adventure highlighting destinations that visitors can travel to with ease. Veteran travel personality Erik Hastings (Erik The Travel Guy) reveals the “soul” of each destination he visits. Every episode digs deep to educate consumers on the history and culture, amazing experiences, delicious food, famous attractions as well as off-the-beaten-path haunts which locals and visitors love to visit. The show’s editorial viewpoint is presented with integrity and humor designed to inspire viewers to travel.
www.pbs.org/show/beyond-your-backyard/ |
EMBARGOED EPISODE PREVIEW |
WITHIN EACH EPISODE |
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To build familiarity with viewers, each episode features the following:
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SEASON 1 |
SEASON 2 |
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Season One consists of thirteen episodes which began airing on PBS affiliates in April 2018. Each episode arrives broadcast-ready with English subtitles.
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Season Two consists of 26 episodes which will be available to PBS affiliates in the Spring of 2019. Each episode will arrive broadcast-ready with English subtitles.
Because of the expanded title set (26 episodes), the majority of the season two episodes will follow the current editorial episode formula (see above). In addition, the season will consist of special themed episodes, round ups, and "ride-along" formats. More details on the specific episode formulas to be released soon. |
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PBS BROADCASTAs of April 1, 2018, these are the affiliates confirmed to carry "Beyond Your Backyard". We anticipate this list will continue to grow throughout 2018.
MPT - Statewide Maryland (including Washington, DC) WCVE - Richmond, VA WHTJ - Richmond, VA WBRA - Roanoke/Lynchburg - VA WVPTV - Statewide West Virginia ETPTV - East Tennessee WVPT - Harrisonsburg, VA WCTE - Central Tennessee NATIONAL BROADCASTBeyond Your Backyard is syndicated through by NETA. Season 1 will be fed to stations beginning September 5, 2018. Season 2 is scheduled to fed to affiliates on April 4. 2019. BYB affiliates have unrestricted broadcast, digital and streaming rights to all episodes and related videos for three years from the feed date.
Read/Download the letter of intent from the show's presenting station. |
PBS PASSPORT
All broadcast episodes of Beyond Your Backyard, promos and bonus material available to all PBS members on PBS Passport. Bonus material consists of the following:
- Extended interviews from each episode (three or four full-length interviews per episode)
- Education promos (one minute, two minute and three minute versions)
- Erik The Travel Guy library of Short-Form Destination Overviews
- View Passport Page: http://www.pbs.org/show/beyond-your-backyard/
THE HOSTErik The Travel Guy (Erik Hastings) LOVES to travel. And more than that, he loves to inspire you to get up, get out, and experience this extraordinary world. He’s the best friend you’d call for advice on where to eat when your car breaks down in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Or which cruise line has the best cabins for families; or the best spot to propose to your girlfriend in central park. Down-to-earth, funny, approachable, smart and full of infectious energy, Erik Hastings is more than a travel host. He’s your guide to the next great adventure that will remind you just how exciting it is to be alive. Read Erik's Full Bio.
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RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE
Erik visits a Texas TV station and promotes the new series.
Erik visits a Virginia / West Virginia morning show and promotes the new series.
ERIK'S CONSUMER MISSIONThe best way to understand Erik's authentic and fun personality is by watching this video. This is your introductory step in partnering with Erik and his team.
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AUTHENTIC EDITORIALErik is on a personal mission to help consumers travel more often. The media he creates is effective, approachable and authentic. Because of his acute understanding of his audience, he (and his team) create media with a proprietary blend of emotional storytelling, humor, facts and his editorial opinion. He is transparent with his audience about his content and the role sponsors play. His editorial content consists of:
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SPONSOR FRIENDLYErik creates media that sponsors love because he loves what he does! He works with sponsors who wish to associate their brands side-by-side with his editorial content. He has worked with and for notable travel brands such as Carnival Cruise Corp., Hertz, American Airlines and countless DMO's for more than a decade. Sponsors appreciate his authenticity, passion and commitment to integrity and honesty while still having fun! Sponsors participate by:
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ERIK'S DISTRIBUTION PLATFORMS
Erik's PBS TV Series
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Erik's Radio Show
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Erik's Online Videos
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Erik's Social Platforms
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ERIK'S DEMOGRAPHICS/REACH
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Millions of consumers over the years have turned to Erik for practical and relevant travel advice. Through his unique and diversified distribution network of platforms, the following accurately describes his audience.
Reach numbers are estimated and based on website metrics, PBS Passport metrics, Broadcast viewers, YouTube metrics, Radio listeners, social media reach and sponsor digital platforms (such as CruiseOne and countless DMO's) featuring Erik The Travel Guy. |
THE TEAM
Erik Hastings
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Kevin Allen
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Stacia Pratt
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CONTACT US
To learn more about Erik, schedule an interview or discuss underwriting sponsorship, please use the form below and we will be in touch immediately. Or call us anytime. Monday - 1-646-350-0037.
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