The Story

While working as a contractor for an Orlando based production company, Industry Collective’s founder produced and directed Season 1 of Restaurants on the Radar, a food-focused streaming show for Very Local. The show followed local publication editor and host Brendan O’Connor as he explored Orlando’s culinary landscape, learning about dishes and the people behind them.

The series not only highlighted the city’s food scene but also positioned Very Local as a go-to platform for regional lifestyle content.

The Challenge

• Creating a compelling format that felt fresh and engaging.

• Managing full-scale production while balancing editorial storytelling.

• Maximizing audience reach in a growing but competitive streaming market.

Our Approach

• Immersive storytelling: The host got hands-on with dishes, bringing viewers behind the scenes.

• High production value on a lean budget: Smart execution ensured the series felt premium.

• Strategic marketing & distribution: Billboards and a premiere built anticipation.

The Results

• Telly Award Winner

• Emmy-nominated for excellence in lifestyle programming

• Premiered on Hearst’s streaming platform, Very Local

Deliverables

• A full season of Restaurants on the Radar

• Billboards and marketing campaign

• Local premiere and media coverage