Press, Awards and Partnerships

Selected Press, Awards, Campaigns & Citations
National Geographic
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National Geographic
The White House
Nasdaq
Yahoo Finance
USA Today
TripAdvisor
RØDE

Samuel & Audrey Media Network Press, Awards & Partnerships

A selected archive of press features, awards, tourism campaigns, academic citations, and professional collaborations involving Samuel Jeffery, Audrey Bergner, and the Samuel & Audrey Media Network.

🏛️ Government, Tourism Board & Institutional References

🏆 Awards & Campaign Recognition

🎬 Media Production & Creator Features

🎓 Academic & Research Citations

Peer-Reviewed Journal SAGE Journals: Journal of Travel Research
Referenced in a longitudinal analysis titled “The Evolution of Travel Influence,” which examines content strategies and the development of digital travel publishing networks.
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Academic Textbook Springer Nature: Digital Transformation in Tourism
Cited in academic tourism media literature discussing digital content creation, destination marketing, and online publishing practices.
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Doctoral Dissertation ProQuest: Travel Vlogging & Destination Choice
Cited within a doctoral study analyzing the relationship between travel video documentation, consumer behavior, and destination choice.
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Media Theory Analysis University of Amsterdam: Masters of Media
Discussed in a media studies article about audience interaction, social platform dynamics, and travel blogging.
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Scholarly Review Taylor & Francis: Tourism Recreation Research
Cited in a scholarly analysis evaluating narrative structures, communication models, and interactional strategies used in online travel documentation.
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Institutional Thesis University of Calgary: Professional Travel Vlogging
Cited in an academic thesis examining professional travel vlogging, multi-channel publishing, and the development of travel media networks.
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Technical University Citation Politecnico di Milano: Sustainable Development
Cited in research evaluating independent travel blogging and digital communication channels as tools for regional tourism development.
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National University of Mexico UNAM: Digital Media Consumption in Tourism
Referenced in research on digital travel narratives and changing regional and international media consumption habits.
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📰 Media & Press Features

Editorial Feature National Geographic: I Heart My City
An insider travel feature providing cultural and logistical insights into Seoul, South Korea, written by Audrey Bergner.
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News Mention USA Today: Professional Travel Profiles
Featured in a travel media roundup focusing on the field experiences and observations of long-term travel content creators.
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National Press (Peru) El Comercio: Peruvian Gastronomy Feature
Featured in Peru’s national newspaper in coverage of our video about trying salchipapa and documenting local food culture in Peru.
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Media Feature HuffPost: Global Photography Feature
Featured within an international travel media gallery highlighting selected examples of global travel and destination photography.
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European Press Daily News Hungary: Budapest Feature
Featured in an article by Hungarian digital media covering our travel vlog and documentation of urban tourism in Budapest.
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Regional Press (Argentina) ADNSUR: Patagonia Travel Project
Regional news coverage from Patagonia documenting our visit to Comodoro Rivadavia and our broader travel work across Argentina.
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Digital News Mention UnoTV: Argentine Gastronomy Reference
Referenced by a Mexican digital news outlet in an article about Argentine asado, food culture, and the history behind this national tradition.
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Media Study Citation El Porvenir: World Influencer Day Study
Cited in an article discussing established digital creators and the broader influencer media landscape.
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🗺️ Travel Campaigns & Tourism Partnerships

2020 — 2025
Cruise Tourism Celebrity Cruises x Cruises It
Transpacific crossing from Vancouver to Hawaii, documenting onboard amenities and travel experiences in Hilo, Kona, and Honolulu.
Equipment Field-Testing OM SYSTEM Cameras (#OM1)
Field-testing of the OM-1 camera system in Waterton Lakes National Park, focusing on landscape photography and outdoor equipment performance.
Backcountry Project Banff Trail Riders
6-day backcountry trail ride through Banff National Park, including stays at backcountry lodges and documentation of Allenby Pass.
Technology Campaign Lenovo x Google x Qualcomm
Launch campaign for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, featuring content focused on mobile work and travel workflows.
Destination Campaign #CreatorCoastNS (Nova Scotia)
Multi-year destination marketing campaign with Visit Nova Scotia and HMI highlighting Cape Breton and Halifax with a focus on history, food, and culture.
Destination Marketing German National Tourist Board
Travel campaigns covering the Black Forest, Lake Constance, Hamburg, and Leipzig in partnership with the German National Tourist Board.
Transit Logistics Klook x JrPass (Japan Rail)
Content documenting the Shinkansen rail line experience from Tokyo to Hokkaido, focusing on regional transit connectivity and rail travel logistics.
Guided Tours Viator (Banff & Munich)
Content creation for guided tours, covering glacial landscapes in Alberta and historical culinary traditions in Bavaria.
Tourism Campaign Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)
Travel campaigns in Seoul, Busan, and Gyeongju, documenting a local temple stay and regional street food.
Regional Tourism Destino Argentina (Patagonia)
Wildlife and nature documentation project in Península Valdés and Puerto Pirámides, focusing on travel in Argentine Patagonia.
2013 — 2018
Marketing Award Campaign VisitBritain: #24HoursUK
Video marketing campaign across the United Kingdom, which won Europe’s Leading Marketing Campaign at the 2018 World Travel Awards.
Marketing Award Campaign Costa Brava & Emilia Romagna
#EuroFoodTrip: A joint marketing campaign with Costa Brava and Emilia Romagna, which won Europe’s Leading Marketing Campaign at the 2017 World Travel Awards.
Outdoor Campaign Visit Finland (#OutdoorsFinland)
Content focused on hiking, kayaking, and seasonal outdoor traditions across the Finnish Lake District.
Tourism Promotion Jordan Tourism: #MyJordanJourney
Travel content documenting historical and cultural sites including Wadi Rum, Petra, and the Dead Sea.
Destination Marketing Hong Kong Tourism Board
Urban exploration project documenting neighborhood transit, guided local tours, and cultural points of interest.
Regional Campaign Tourism Queensland (#Room753)
Travel campaign covering experiences in Queensland, including sailing in the Whitsundays and interior horseback trail rides.

Campaign data, historical project parameters, and content deliverables for past tourism partnerships are available upon request.

📊 Audience Demographics & Reach

Audience distribution snapshot across Samuel & Audrey Media Network web and video channels, based on internal analytics. Figures are provided as general reference metrics for media, tourism, and partnership inquiries.

🇺🇸 26.9% United States
🇨🇦 14.7% Canada
🇬🇧 4.5% United Kingdom
🇵🇪 4.1% Peru
🇩🇪 3.5% Germany
🇦🇺 3.4% Australia
🇦🇷 3.3% Argentina
📈 2.5M+ Monthly Views
▶️ 800,000+ Subscribers

📜 Chronological Project History

2025 Campaigns
Sept 2025 🛳️ Celebrity Cruises x Cruises It
10-day Transpacific crossing (Vancouver to Hawaii) documenting onboard experience on the Celebrity Solstice and exploring Hilo, Kona, and Honolulu. [Samuel]
Aug 2025 📸 OM SYSTEM Cameras
Field-testing the OM-1 in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, focusing on landscape photography.
July 2025 🏔️ Banff Trail Riders
6-Day Halfway Lodge Backcountry adventure in Banff National Park (Allenby Pass), staying at Sundance Lodge and Halfway Lodge. [Samuel]
March 2025 🌵 Scenic Sedona & TravelCon
Travel campaign in Sedona with a focus on food, culture, outdoor experiences, and TravelCon-related coverage. [Samuel]
2021 — 2023 Campaigns
Oct 2023 🚆 Klook x JrPass
Tokyo to Hokkaido on the Shinkansen high-speed rail experience, highlighting Japanese rail travel.
Sept 2023 📍 Viator in Banff
Produced content for multiple tours: Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and the Big Canoe Tour. #DoMoreWithViator
May 2023 🇦🇷 Estancia Tekka Lodge
Lodge stay focusing on outdoor activities and fly fishing in the heart of Patagonia.
April 2023 🇦🇷 Estancia Arroyo Verde
Travel focusing on outdoor adventures and horseback riding in the Traful Valley / Bariloche region.
Oct 2022 🇩🇪 German National Tourist Board
Week-long road trip covering the Black Forest, Freiburg, and Lake Constance. #FeelGoodGermany #SustainableTravel
Sept 2022 🇨🇦 Visit Nova Scotia x HMI
#CreatorCoastNS: Multi-day Cape Breton road trip highlighting coastal communities, maritime history, food, and culture.
Sept 2022 💻 Lenovo x Google x Qualcomm
Highlighting the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 launch in tandem with local travel experiences.
Sept 2021 🇩🇪 German National Tourist Board
“German. Local. Culture.” campaign covering Hamburg, Schwerin, Quedlinburg, Saale-Unstrut, and Leipzig.
Oct 2021 🍺 Viator Munich
Festive beer tour trying Helles, Dunkles & Weißbier and visiting the Oktoberfest Museum. #ExploreWithViator
July 2021 🇰🇷 Korea Tourism Organization
#ImagineYourKorea: Toronto-based content focused on Korean street food and Korean culture outside South Korea.
2017 — 2020 Campaigns
Sept 2020 🇨🇦 Visit Nova Scotia x HMI
Exploring Halifax on a multi-day campaign with a focus on food, travel, history, and culture.
May 2019 🇰🇷 Korea Tourism (KTO)
Cultural and food experiences in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Gyeongju including an overnight Temple Stay.
April 2019 🍷 Finca Adalgisa Wine & Hotel
Wine tourism in Mendoza, Argentina focusing on slow travel, gourmet food, and wine.
Feb 2019 🇦🇷 Destino Argentina
Tour and hotel partnership focused on outdoor travel, wildlife, and nature in Península Valdés and Puerto Pirámides.
Sept 2018 🥾 Merrell x Quebec Original
Adventure road trip in the Eastern Townships with a focus on outdoor activities. #CreateYourTrail
Jan 2018 🇬🇧 #24HoursUK with Visit Britain
Creators went to all corners of the UK to capture 24-hour experiences on video.
🏆 World Travel Award Winner
Sept 2017 🇦🇹 Kitzbuehel & Tirol Werbung
#FeelAustria: Outdoor adventures visiting Alpbachtal and attending the traditional Almabtrieb (cows coming home parade).
Aug 2017 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Visit Scotland
Attending and covering the The Cowal Gathering (Scottish Highland Games) held in Dunoon, Argyll. #ScotSpirit
Aug 2017 🇰🇬 Discover Kyrgyzstan
Experiences with an emphasis on nomadic culture, horse-trekking, hiking, and yurt stays.
May 2017 🇿🇦 #Stellenblog Visit Stellenbosch
Showcasing the South African wine region’s tourism, culture, and cuisine with Destinate.
April 2017 🇺🇸 Visit Nevada x Captivate
#NevadaStories: Outdoor travel campaign documenting road trip experiences and adventure activities in Nevada.
Jan 2017 🇹🇭 TripAdvisor Chiang Mai
Exploring local temples, neighborhood food spots, and lesser-visited parts of Chiang Mai.
2013 — 2016 Campaigns
Oct 2016 🇪🇺 #EuroFoodTrip: Italy & Spain
Combining food and culture experiences with adventure in Costa Brava and Emilia Romagna.
🏆 World Travel Award Winner
Aug 2016 🇰🇬 World Nomad Games (USAID)
Highlighting Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic culture, landscapes, and traditional sports.
Aug 2016 🇮🇩 TripAdvisor Indonesia
Travelling around Yogyakarta and Central Java with a focus on food, culture, and quirky attractions.
June 2016 ✈️ LATAM Airlines
#NextStopSouthAmerica: Commissioned to write editorial strategy articles for the official LATAM blog.
May 2016 🇲🇽 Barceló Hotels (Mexico)
#BarceloStories: Highlighting the resort and Yucatan Peninsula with a focus on historic attractions.
April 2016 🇵🇪 Rainforest Cruises
Amazon jungle treehouse stay and cruise highlighting adventure tourism and cuisine.
Dec 2015 🇺🇸 Florida Keys & Key West
Food and culture focused trip where key lime pie and heritage desserts were a primary highlight.
Oct 2015 🇬🇷 Visit Meteora
Hiking and adventure tourism visiting Meteora in Greece.
Oct 2015 🇮🇹 #Blogville Lombardy
Campaign highlighting culture, food, and life in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy.
Aug 2015 🇷🇴 Neamț County, Romania
#priNeamț: Multi-day event promoting the region’s tourism as an underrated destination.
July 2015 🇵🇱 Go To Warsaw
#FallInLoveWithWarsaw: Multi-day campaign covering major attractions, neighborhoods, food, and cultural experiences in Warsaw.
July 2015 🇩🇪 German Tourist Board
#JoinGermanTradition: Visiting lesser-known gems like Spreewald, Ruegen Island, and Stralsund.
June 2015 🇿🇦 TripAdvisor Cape Town
Adventure travel covering the Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope sidecar tour.
Jan 2015 🇨🇦 Quebec Winter Carnival
Attending the annual winter carnival with ice-canoeing and dogsledding. #QuebecOriginal
Jan 2015 🇺🇸 Expedia x Las Vegas
Travel campaign highlighting a car tour and a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.
Aug 2014 🇫🇮 Visit Finland
#OutdoorsFinland: Hiking, kayaking, and sauna sessions to highlight nature in the “golden glow” period.
April 2014 🇦🇺 Tourism Queensland
#Room753: Showcasing diverse experiences such as horseback riding and Whitsunday sailing.
Dec 2013 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Blogmanay Edinburgh
Initiative covering the city’s 21st annual Hogmanay (New Year) celebrations.
Nov 2013 🇯🇴 Jordan Tourism Board
#MyJordanJourney: Travel campaign documenting culture, adventure, landscapes, and historical sites including Wadi Rum and Petra.
Nov 2013 🇮🇱 Tourist Israel
Family travel focus covering Nazareth, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the Dead Sea.
Oct 2013 🇮🇱 Taste of Israel
Food-focused campaign exploring Israeli cuisine, markets, and culinary traditions.
July 2013 🇫🇮 Visit Finland
Digital storytelling campaign focusing on the Lake District region and slow travel experiences.
Sept 2013 🇭🇰 Discover Hong Kong
Collaboration to experience various tours and activities around the city.

🎙️ Speaking Engagements & Events

🎤 Panelist TravelCon 2025
Panel discussion on media, creator economics, and changes affecting travel publishers, in association with the Travel Goods Association (TGA).
📍 Tucson, Arizona • March 2025
🤝 Attendee Traverse x Antigua Conference
Travel media event hosted by the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority and Elite Island Resorts.
📍 Antigua • May 2018
🧠 Panelist The Social Travel Summit (STS) Kitzbühel
Participated in discussions on destination marketing alongside Kitzbühel Tourismus and Tirol Werbung.
📍 Kitzbühel, Austria • Sept 2017
🌍 Attendee World Travel Market (WTM) London
Attended World Travel Market London, a travel industry event held at ExCeL London.
📍 London, UK • Nov 2016
🎥 Panelist The Video Summit Leipzig
Panelist discussing online video, content creation workflows, and digital storytelling.
📍 Leipzig, Germany • Oct 2016
📹 Panelist & Videographer The Social Travel Summit (STS) Inverness
Served as a panelist and official conference videographer in collaboration with VisitBritain.
📍 Inverness, Scotland • Sept 2016
Panelist Blogstock Festival
Panelist at the outdoor blogging festival held at Aldenham Country Park.
📍 United Kingdom • Sept 2015
🏛️ Delegate White House Travel Blogger Summit
Invited participant for the Obama Administration’s Summit on Study Abroad and Global Citizenship. [Audrey]
📍 Washington D.C. • Dec 2014
🚀 Delegate The Social Travel Summit (STS) Leipzig
Attended the inaugural summit to discuss digital travel marketing and publishing.
📍 Leipzig, Germany • April 2014
🌏 Panelist Digital Innovation Asia (DIA)
Panelist discussing digital, social, and mobile trends in the Asian tourism industry.
📍 Bangkok, Thailand • June 2013

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