Co-op satellite media tours are a specialized corner of broadcast PR, and only a handful of companies do them well. Below are the ten established vendors actively producing co-op SMT programs in 2026. For tips on choosing the right vendor, see the Choosing a Vendor section of the Co-op 101 Guide. Browse available co-op SMT opportunities organized by month in the Calendar.
1
A-1 Broadcast
Specializes in satellite, radio, and virtual media tours. Offers co-op opportunities in the audio space alongside traditional TV, with affiliate relationships across a range of markets.
2
Bridgenext Content Studio
Formerly Definition 6 and Medialink Worldwide. Pairs non-competing brands with experts across an active annual calendar, including chef George Duran (Food Network), tech journalist Andrea Smith (Mashable), and lifestyle expert Meaghan Murphy (Good Housekeeping).
3
DS Simon Media
Produces satellite media tours with in-house production facilities. Creates multi-brand segments with experienced producers for local news programs.
4
Elias World Media
A full-service broadcast PR firm producing satellite media tours and video news releases for consumer, lifestyle, and health brands, with spokesperson relationships across local news markets nationwide.
5
4media group
A Bentonville, Arkansas firm focused on health, wellness, lifestyle, and home improvement Co-op Media Tours. Co-branded SMT packages include TV, radio, and online placements — the company reports combined reach of 100M+. Roster includes Chip Wade (HGTV), Amy Goodson (RD), and Dan Schachner (Pet Expert).
6
Gourvitz Communications
Produces Co-op Satellite Media Tours with a regularly updated public calendar. Hosts include Emmy Award-winning tech journalist Jennifer Jolly, travel broadcaster Laura Begley Bloom, and child lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner, among others.
7
Grits Media
Produces co-op themed segments and media tours. Contact directly for current tour themes and availability.
8
KEF Media
An Atlanta-area broadcast PR firm with 30+ years in the business, specializing in lifestyle and consumer product tours. Co-op offerings include an Integrated Taped Tour format, with seasonal programs in back-to-school and holiday categories.
9
Lyons PR
A broadcast PR firm with co-op SMT offerings in health, lifestyle, and consumer categories. Contact directly for current tour schedules.
10
News Media Group
Produces co-op satellite media tours and broadcast segments in consumer and lifestyle categories. Co-op packages allow brands to share tour costs across local TV and radio markets.