Reach Millions of Viewers

Laura Begley Bloom is a nationally recognized travel and lifestyle expert who regularly appears on major television networks. Through her Satellite Media Tours (SMTs)—produced in partnership with Gourvitz Communications, a leading national broadcast production company—Laura partners with leading travel, hospitality, and lifestyle brands to deliver their messaging to audiences across the country.

What is a Satellite Media Tour?

A Satellite Media Tour is a series of back-to-back TV and radio interviews broadcast from one central location, reaching a guaranteed audience of 50 to 200 million viewers. Laura serves as the on-air host or spokesperson, sharing timely travel stories and seamlessly integrating participating brands into the segment. You can click on any of the images on this page to see examples. You can get more info here.

    

A-list Partners

Past tours have spotlighted destinations, hotels, cruise lines, tourism boards, and travel products. Here are some examples of partners and a few segments in which they appeared during a tour (which generally consists of 20 to 25 TV and radio segments):

Los Cabos, American Express, AliExpress, South Dakota
• Fox affiliate in Denver (KWGN)
• CW affiliate in Philly (WPHL)
• CBS affiliate in Salt Lake City (KUTV)

Visit Costa Rica, Florida’s Historic Coast, Ship & Play
• NBC affiliate in Charlotte (WCNC)
• NBC affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island (WJAR) 

Visit Puerto Rico, Travel + Leisure GO, Ghirardelli, McAfee
• ABC affiliate in Cincinnati (WCPO)
• CBS affiliate in Austin, TX (KEYE)
• NBC affiliate in Providence (CW39)

Miami Beach, Priceline, Mississippi
• NBC affiliate in Cleveland (WKYC)
• CW affiliate in Houston (CW39)
• Fox affiliate in Kansas City (WDAF/Fox4)

Travel Texas, Mews, Anantara Hotels
• ABC affiliate in Las Vegas (KTNV)
• ABC affiliate in Tennessee (WBBJ)

    

Formats

There are a few different formats depending on budget and scope:

• Single-sponsor on-location SMT: Filmed on location, featuring one destination or brand exclusively across multiple national and regional outlets. You can see examples here and here.
• Single-sponsor studio SMT: Filmed in a New York studio, with one exclusive partner. (In some cases, Laura will travel to the destination beforehand for background reporting.) You can see an example here.
• Co-op studio SMT: Multiple partners share a themed studio segment. You can see an example here.
• Co-op on-location SMT: Several partners in one region collaborate on an on-site shoot under a shared theme.

    

Why Partner with Laura

• Proven credibility: A trusted journalist with deep industry expertise.
• Turnkey production: In collaboration with Gourvitz Communications, one of the nation’s premier broadcast production companies, Laura handles the hosting and works with the brands to script the messaging.
• Custom storytelling: Segments are built around themes—think Fall Travel, Spring Break Escapes, or Holiday Gift Guides—providing a natural editorial hook.
• Broad national reach: Each SMT typically airs on 20 to 25 stations nationwide, reaching a guaranteed audience of 50 to 200 million viewers.