Tell us your Concept for a suite of Videos to support National Geographic’s upcoming six-part limited series, Valley of the Boom, about the 90s dot-com era.

Valley of the Boom, to be released on the National Geographic Channel early 2019, covers the explosive, game changing emergence of Silicon Valley through the 2001 dot-com bust.  It will document the larger than life characters who experienced the rise, fall, and re-birth of tech as we’ve come to know it.  This is the story of the Northern Californian technology revolution. It’s the story of how an industry sea-change defined the modern-day venture capital market and churned out millionaires overnight. Valley of the Boom will give you a peek behind the curtain and reveal some of the real stories of friendships, rivalries, successes, failures – all told with unparalleled access to the most iconic figures in the tech world.

We’re looking for exciting, creative concepts for a suite of videos to support the release of Valley of the Boom.  The ultimate goal is to increase awareness and drive tune-in for the show. 

Keep in mind that this is not your standard documentary or scripted show - we're talking a pretty unconventional series with a unique and compelling brand of storytelling.

So, think outside the box in terms of your video concepts!  You may have seen our other similarly named project asking for more general marketing ideas :), but this one is specifically for VIDEOS. And Concepts aren't an idea for a one-off video, but should rather be a repeatable framework for multiple videos.  

--Tone:  Buzzworthy, contemporary, relevant, unexpected, motivational, thought-provoking

--Target Audience:  Adults 25-54, those who are interested in creative storytelling.

--Exposure:  Open to all Nat Geo social channels including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, as well as NatGeo.com.

This Project will be worth a total of $750 and consist of one Phase: Concept. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

PHASE 1: CONCEPT – Submit your Concept, as outlined in the Background and Objectives above, using:

• Concept (REQUIRED) – In 250 characters or less, tell us your Concept.

The THREE (3) most compelling Concepts will be selected and, upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, each will receive $250.

1. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.

2. BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES – SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.

3. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.

4. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.

5. By submitting to this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal site. Public voting may be used to help the project sponsor determine the final rank order.

6. Limit 5 submissions per member.

7. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or old.

8. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest at their discretion.

9. Winners must submit the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.

10. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.