FOOD TRIP
with
NYCCI NELLIS
A PBS SERIES
CREATED BY
A TRAVEL, LIFESTYLE & CULINARY SERIES
FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION (PBS)
FOOD TRIP
With
NYCCI NELLIS
A NEW PBS SERIES
Food, Wine and Hospitality insider Nycci Nellis takes viewers on a road trip to explore the people and places that are re-defining American cuisine in a new broadcast series. Nycci takes us to meet the makers, exploring the diverse landscape of farmers, foragers, fermenters, vintners, mixologists, bakers and brewers. It’s a road trip adventure that will leave you planning your next foodie finds.
In recent years a more thoughtful and rewarding philosophy about food and drink has emerged...
Fresh, handcrafted, artisanal practices are prized and a movement toward preserving local food traditions is rapidly gaining a following. People of all ages and demographics are rejecting America’s fast food culture and are inspired to drink & eat handcrafted fare that is produced locally with care.
LOCAL PRODUCERS. LOCAL INNOVATION.
LOCAL TASTE.
FOOD TRIP WITH NYCCI NELLIS is a PBS television series that celebrates the specialties of our diverse food landscape. From foodie finds to traditional treats, the series takes viewers off the beaten path to explore each region’s local offerings.
Each episode is a roadtrip through a specific region where we meet the tastemakers that are defining the area while helping preserve our agricultural landscapes.
We reveal the local perspective, community and character that makes each locale unique.
Each episode is a roadtrip through a specific region where we meet the tastemakers that are defining the area while helping preserve our agricultural landscapes.
We reveal the local perspective, community and character that makes each locale unique.
BOUNTIFUL SPECIALTIES
Fueled by passion, inspired by the land and community, we meet producers who are dedicated to creating a unique specialty.
From kimchi to kombucha, micro-greens to milling, distilleries to dairies - we indulge in the best small batch offerings of the region. Off the usual path we venture to meet the personalities and sample their fare.
The series showcases the bounty of a region, highlighting its unique character.
LOCAL PRODUCERS. LOCAL INNOVATION.
LOCAL TASTE.
OUR HOST
Our host is Nycci Nellis, renowned food, wine and hospitality insider. Nycci’s own curiosity guides us as we meet the tastemakers that are at the center of FOOD TRIP. We hear their stories, see them in action and get an insiders look at their operations from field to table.
Nycci’s extensive knowledge of culinary makers from across the country offer an exclusive and unexpected adventure that uses food to delve deep into each region’s history, agriculture and future.
A CULINARY ROADTRIP
FOOD TRIP is a culinary road-trip down the back roads of the region, crisscrossing the landscape we explore local specialties off the beaten path.
At each stop we meet storybook characters that bring special meaning to each locale and product.
We hear their inspirations and motivations, project on the future and explore the bigger picture of what it means to preserve these endeavors.
New food and drink experiences are aplenty with varied personalities and an overwhelming sense of place.
MEET THE MAKERS
Farmers reinventing themselves as brewers, urban foragers, country creameries, rogue vintners, distilled concoctions, artisan cheesemakers, brazen bakers, pickles and pint sized pigs are featured as FOOD TRIP traverses the region in search of quirky characters and delicious delicacies.
Nycci takes us to meet a collection of people that are growing, catching, and crafting local products. We meet the producers, hear their stories, and see them in action. It is a very personal meeting with very passionate people.
REGIONAL ROAD MAPS
In FOOD TRIP's inaugural season, we travel the mid-Atlantic to reveal the deep agricultural and historical roots that are unique to the region. We uncover movements that are working to preserve land while feeding the appetites of local foodies, drinkers and adventurers.
In each episode we dive deep into a specific geographic region to reveal its unique character and mission with Nycci revealing a host of characters and revelations about the past and future of these locales.
Subsequent seasons branch out to explore the ever-growing movement on a national scale, offering a unique picture of America’s artisan producers and entrepreneurs.
America has a treasure trove of culinary creativity and there are individuals ready to share their own unique story. . .
FOOD TRIP: What Culinary discovery will you make today?
Coming Soon to Public Television.
DIG IN THE DIRT.
BREW A NEW BATCH.
AGE IT IN A CAVE.
CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE.
YOUR FOOD TRIP AWAITS
HOST NYCCI NELLIS
Food, wine and hospitality insider, host Nycci Nellis offers viewers exclusive access and contagious enthusiasm.
BECOME A SPONSOR:
PBS, comprised of free and independent noncommercial broadcasters, is committed to providing programming that is produced in accordance with the very highest ethical, journalistic and professional standards. To make this programming possible, public television is supported by corporate sponsorship, non-profit donations and individuals who receive on-air credit for their support.
Sponsor benefits include:
— Prominent On-Air Credit
— Prominent Credit on the Series Website
— Content Integration
— Exclusive Content for your Marketing uses
— Social Media Content + Recognition
— Special Events + Screenings
ON AIR SPONSOR SPOTS:
All sponsors receive prominent on-air credit in each episode of the series broadcast. Sponsors receive two on-air messages in each episode that may include video sponsor spots, graphic or image and includes voiceover stating that “Major funding for the series is provided by…”.
Sponsor messages appear in the opening and closing underwriter pods embedded in the series in perpetuity in all public television broadcasts. Sponsors are prominently recognized twice in every episode of the series. A maximum of two minutes is allotted for each sponsor pod, creating an uncluttered environment. Category exclusivity may by possible for major sponsors.
WARNER HANSON TELEVISION
Established in 1999, WHTV is an award-winning media company of talented creatives that are passionate about their craft. Our goal is to offer innovative and thought provoking films that challenge traditional norms with lasting impact.
WHTV creates and produces original television series, documentaries, and independent films for a variety of networks that include PBS, A&E, Bio, ESPN, Hulu, Prime and others.
Unique storytelling and a cinematic approach to its subjects has earned them Emmy Awards, four James Beards Awards, several CINEs, and accolades from film festivals worldwide. Prioritizing artistic integrity our productions span genres that include sports, lifestyle, environment, architecture, social justice, technology, and travel. WHTV has a reputation for storytelling that is poignant, creative and stunningly beautiful.
WHY PUBLIC TELEVISION?
Public Television (PBS) is the most trusted media institution in the nation, delivering a uniquely loyal and active audience that is extremely supportive of program sponsors. PBS delivers a valuable audience with 63% of viewers stating that PBS sponsors have a greater commitment to quality and excellence. PBS viewers have higher education and income. Sixty-seven percent of Americans tune in to PBS regularly, with more than 65 million viewers per month.
Note: National streaming distribution will follow public television release.
DIGITAL PROMOTION + ACCESS:
All sponsors will receive digital promotion and access to assets related to the series.
Sponsors will be prominently recognized and integrated on the series website as well as on public television affiliated sites. Sponsors will also be promoted through social media posts related to the programs and will be recognized at events and screenings of the program.
Sponsors will also receive exclusive access to the series assets, including outtakes, content appropriate for social media integration and sponsor marketing and promotional needs.
Note: Non-profit status may apply to sponsor donations.
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
6 Episode Series
MAJOR SPONSOR:
Two :30-Second On-Air Sponsor Video Messages in Each Episode ~ from $150K
GOLD SPONSOR:
Two :15-Second On-Air Sponsor Video Messages in Each Episode ~ from $125K
SILVER SPONSOR:
Two :10-Second On-Air Sponsor Video Messages in Each Episode ~ from $100K
BRONZE SPONSOR:
Two :05-Second On-Air Sponsor Video Messages in Each Episode ~ from $85k
SUPPORTER:
Two Text/Logo On-Air Sponsor Messages in Each Episode ~ from $65k
Sponsor packages will be created to meet partner needs and desires.
FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, CONTACT:
HEIDI HANSON - Executive Producer
