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RPM Weekly
Logline:
“Real people, real challenges, real reviews and outrageous real life scenarios take
auto reviews to a whole funnier realm" – RPM Weekly
RPM Weekly is a half-hour car review/reality show with a varying number of recurring and one-time
feature segments. We are a weekly Television program dedicated to entertaining and educating our
audience by way of a comedic style presentation of vehicles, reviewing and informing the viewer not
only the technical aspects of the showcased vehicle, but also present real world scenarios via
sketches, creative challenges and tests for the plethora of uses of the same. This will be done by
putting the cars to the test, on different venues such as tracks, roads and streets both in
urban/suburban environments and other unique places that will entertain the viewer.
Our team of trained professionals is formed of technical writers, a film director/producer, post-
production and cinematographer, sound production and finally our hosts and drivers for the RPM
Weekly program. The program will be presented once a week by way of a High Definition production
transferred to various social sites, such as YouTube and others that will allow for large HD file
transfers.
Meet the RPM Weekly Team:
Mario Toscano: As host of RPM Weekly, Mario will be bringing to the table a unique combination of
technical expertise, years of automotive journalism, mechanical experience, and passion, all
delivered in a comedic style to engage the viewer and put the audience in the drivers seat. Mario
feels right at home in front of the camera and microphone, as he has been on radio for almost 10
years now.
Mario Toscano host/editor
Unyimé Akpanudosen Director/Producer
Ashlyn Namahoe
Post Production
Thom Do
Cinematographer
Josh Pedersen
Writer
Hugo Carrillo
Web Content/Social
Media
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Josh Pedersen: A Journalism and Film major is also a gear-head and loves to bring back to life
classic muscle cars from era’s past. In addition to being one of the creative writers for the RPM
Weekly show, he will also be reviewing and continuing to write articles for the website as well.
Unyimé Jeremiah: Unyimé is a Los-Angeles based writer-filmmaker. A journey that began hands-on
with no formal schooling, Unyimé's Super 8mm films shown on his website Venture & Virtue (2013)
garnered interest of publications from Refinery 29, Nylon Guys Magazine, to USA Today in its first
year. A writer at Time Magazine shared his article and film "A Tiger's Tale "a stunning look at retro
boxing and fashion." In his youth, Unyimé spent quite a bit of his spare time working on his cars and
others, where he developed the knowledge of mechanics as an automotive enthusiast.
Ashlyn Namahoe: She will be receiving her Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics in
2015 and is RPM Weekly’s Post-Production Director. She will as well be directing the editing process
and producing an amazing program that will be certain to attract both gear-heads and modern
techies as well.
Thom Do: A Los Angeles based cinematographer, currently studying for his Associates Degree in
Cinematography at Orange Coast College. His interest in cars began when he was 17 when he got his
first car, 1992 Nissan 240sx, from that point on he has been immersed in cameras and cars, thus has
become RPM Weekly’s main photographer and cameraman.
Hugo Carrillo: Considers himself to be a Euro-car fanatic of the most critical kind, Hugo is in charge
of RPM Weekly’s social media side, including website, and is also an incredible asset to the team as
an added co-host of the show. His unique style of presenting and sarcasm go hand-in hand with that
of Mario Toscano’s as well. Hugo is a Biology Major and Minor in Business.
Projected Reach
RPM Weekly will be bringing a trail of new viewers who formerly were active listeners to the weekly
Television program. Our reach will continue to grow by way of Social Media sites as well. Below are
our projections for end of 2015.
Future projected viewer ratings will be based on information provided by YouTube and Google
Analytics and will be provided to advertisers and sponsors every 90 days. A full analysis of RPM
Weekly’s program reach and success will be developed and distributed to both advertisers and
sponsors as well. This will be done by way of e-mail every 90 days.
RPM Weekly’s website will provide certain information about sponsors, links and additional exposure
and support. The RPM Weekly series will be seen every Friday evening on YouTube and other social
media outlets.
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All episodes will include information on a main topic, interviews with experts and people actively
demonstrating various practices and technologies, around the planet—a series of how-to segments on
ways to get the most out of your vehicle, with little or no money or structural changes required;
interviews with celebrities who are prominent in the automotive movement as well as people on the
street. The show in addition, will also covers news from car shows from all around the United States.
Our focus at RPM Weekly is to entertain viewers with an exciting way of presenting vehicles and their
uses. Reviews and a program archive will be as well posted on our website to provide additional
information and further our reach. The RPM Weekly television program is being presented as well to
major television and satellite networks.
Introducing RPM Weekly’s YouTube Channel
RPM Weekly has launched the RPM Weekly YouTube Channel making original automotive content
available to online audiences immediately. The RPM Weekly Channel is part of YouTube’s rollout of
100’s of new original content channels throughout the year. The RPM Weekly Channel series has
been developed to create content from the opportunities and insights offered by RPM Weekly.
The program covers first test drives and rides of the latest two- and four-wheeled machinery, as well
as automotive lifestyle and documentary shows. “We are really treating this like a TV channel,” says
RPM Weekly Founder, Mario Toscano. “All though our focus on cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles and
automotive culture is our goal, we are offering entertaining content with a real world point of view
coming from our unique team of professionals.”
There’ll be something on the channel for everyone, regardless of their particular automotive
passion.” A full schedule of programming is expected to be available on our website by the first
week of April 2015. Our goal by the end of 2015 is to have RPM Weekly airing Monday – Friday, giving
us maximum exposure and strategic brand awareness.
RPM Weekly’s television show will be directed and produced by Unyimé Jeremiah and Ashlyn
Namahoe, with Mario Toscano serving as executive producer. Josh Pedersen will assume the
role of creative writer. RPM Weekly’s Channel original programming will include the following
content:
· Our weekly five-minute show on YouTube will feature first drives and first tests of the hottest
new cars, trucks and SUVs from around the world.
· RPM Weekly Channel’s comparison test series will be included from time to time and will focus on
performance vehicles and every other machine under the sun.
· The series will feature special segments dedicated to the reviews of hot rods, street machines and
other highly strung performance vehicles, offering something for every taste in the automotive
world.
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· A weekly roundup of automotive news and events from around the world has an exciting cast of
characters that will entertain and immerse the viewer in our comedic style of news delivery. This
segment of the show is hosted and presented from a unique studio environment, and includes
opinions and lots of drama from our cast of experts and special guests and surprises.
· Special segments featuring amazing road trips from around the country will also offer the fans an
opportunity to experience what we will be going through and give an opportunity for fans to
identify with the RPM Weekly team. This monthly special segment visits interesting locations in
interesting cars.
· RPM Weekly will offer fascinating stories on interesting personalities and incredible machinery
from beyond the automotive mainstream. This segment will celebrate the diversity of cars and car
culture from extreme off-roading, drifting import cars, low-riders and action sport stars who love
cars.
RPM Weekly is located in Southern California, headquartered out of Newport Beach, California. It is
our vision to produce the highest quality programming and offer a viable option for our advertisers to
further advance their brands. By utilizing the world’s largest and most recognized social media
websites, our growth will be evident on a week-by-week basis. We are currently offering an
opportunity for companies to join our team by advertising with us. Your partnership with us will
certainly be mutually beneficial.
A simple and comprehensive package will be available upon request to those interested in becoming
a partner with RPM Weekly. We look forward to meeting you and we’ll see you at the track.
Staff:
- Mario Toscano - Thom Do
Editor/Host Cinematographer
- Josh Pedersen: - Hugo Carrillo
Writer Website/Social Media
- Unyimé Jeremiah - Linda Pridgeon
Director/Producer Sales/Marketing
- Ashlyn Namahoe
Post Production
RPM Weekly Corporate Office:
1935 Sherington Place
Suite F210
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: 714 317 5651
E-mail: info@rpmweekly.com
www.rpmweekly.com
