Building the Coconuts: The Business of the Dream

Building the Coconuts Docuseries

Your Brand. Their Story. A Real Audience That Cares.

Building the Coconuts is a 29-episode YouTube reality docuseries premiering June 23, 2026, produced by the Bohol Coconuts Baseball and Softball Club. It follows Coach Merv Moore and his wife Lerma as they carve an elite baseball and softball performance center from the jungle mountains of Bohol Island, Philippines. This is not scripted. This is not polished. This is the kind of raw, human storytelling that builds loyal audiences and puts sponsors inside moments that matter.

The docuseries publishes weekly on the Bohol Coconuts YouTube channel from June 23 through late November 2026. Each 30-minute episode is built around 15 recurring segments, every one of which carries an exclusive sponsorship placement. There is no auction, no overlap, and no ambiguity about who owns what real estate on screen.

Sponsorship rates are set by a tiered milestone pricing structure tied to actual YouTube views measured 30 days post-publish. Your episode rate is locked at that 30-day mark, so there is no renegotiation risk after you sign. This is performance-anchored advertising with predictable deliverables and a built-in audience growth incentive for both the show and its sponsors.

29 Weekly Episodes
$0.05 Per View Rate
15 Sponsor Segments

The show is priced at $0.05 per verified YouTube view at the 30-day mark. Your segment rate scales with actual audience size, which means you pay more only when more people are watching. Entry-level placements begin as low as $100 per episode at Tier 1, rising to $1,500 per episode at Tier 4 breakout performance. Sponsors who commit to all 29 episodes at signing receive a 20% full-season discount.

Three Ways to Advertise on Building the Coconuts

Integrated Ad Read

A 15 to 30 second host-read ad delivered by Coach Merv or Lerma within the natural flow of a 30-minute episode. Your message is woven into the storyline, not dropped in as a commercial break. Audience trust in the host transfers directly to your brand.

Segment Sponsorship

Own one of the 15 named segments exclusively for the full season. Your brand is credited at the top of the segment every episode it airs. Category exclusivity means no competitor can appear beside or within the same segment at any point during the 29-week run.

4-Episode Package Deal

Sponsor a block of 4 consecutive episodes, effectively one full month of content. Ideal for product launches, seasonal campaigns, or brands that want to test audience response before committing to a full season. Packages are available at any point during the season while inventory lasts.

Building the Coconuts YouTube Docuseries
Building the Coconuts YouTube Docuseries will follow the founders as the build an elite baseball academy in the jungle from the ground up on Bohol Island, Philippines.

Advertiser Rate Card

The following rate card summarizes audience tiers, pricing benchmarks, and available ad formats for the Building the Coconuts 2026 season. Rates apply per episode at the 30-day verified view count milestone. All figures are in US dollars.

Metric Detail
Platform YouTube (Bohol Coconuts official channel)
Format 30-minute weekly reality docuseries
Season Length 29 consecutive weekly episodes, June 23 to late November 2026
Primary Audience Baseball and softball enthusiasts, sports parents, Philippine diaspora, youth sports coaches, and international fans of grassroots athletic development
Secondary Audience Adventure travel viewers, family lifestyle followers, Filipino community worldwide, and international viewers interested in Southeast Asian culture and development stories
Audience Demographics Ages 18 to 54 primary, with a strong 25 to 44 core; mixed US, Philippines, Japan, and international viewership
Content Tone Raw, unscripted, family-driven, emotionally authentic; no manufactured conflict or sensationalism
Pricing Model $0.05 per verified YouTube view at 30-day post-publish milestone
Rate Lock Policy Episode rate locked at 30-day view count. No renegotiation after signing.
Tier 1 Rate Range $100 to $400 per episode (0 to 4,999 views)
Tier 2 Rate Range $200 to $700 per episode (5,000 to 14,999 views)
Tier 3 Rate Range $300 to $1,000 per episode (15,000 to 29,999 views)
Tier 4 Rate Range $500 to $1,500 per episode (30,000+ views)
Season Discount 20% off all 29 episodes when committed at signing
4-Episode Package Available at any tier; priced at the prevailing per-episode rate for that month’s view milestone
Integrated Ad Read 15 to 30 seconds, host-delivered; priced per episode based on segment tier and view milestone
Category Exclusivity Each segment is sold to one sponsor per category. No competitor placements within the same segment.
Deliverables per Episode On-screen segment credit, verbal mention, and brand logo or product integration as applicable to segment type
Reporting View count verified via YouTube Analytics at 30-day mark per episode; sponsor report provided monthly
Available Segments 15 exclusive positions across Signature, High Visibility, Mid-Tier, and Entry Tier categories (see Section 02 and Section 03 below)
Contact sponsorships@bohol-coconuts.com
Sponsorships are category-exclusive and limited to 15 total per season. Once a segment is committed, that category closes. If you are evaluating a placement, early contact is strongly recommended to secure your preferred segment before the June 23 premiere.

The Show: What It Is and Why It Works

Building the Coconuts is not a polished sports documentary. It is raw, unscripted, and relentlessly honest about the cost, financial, physical, and emotional, of building something from nothing on a remote Philippine island.

The cast is real: Coach Merv, Lerma, their children Hali and SJ, foreman Rogelio Olayon, and the unscripted parade of young prospects, barangay leaders, and community members that become part of the story every week.

The series premieres June 23, 2026 on the Bohol Coconuts YouTube channel and publishes new episodes every week for 29 consecutive weeks through late November 2026.

Each episode is structured around recurring segments, each of which carries an exclusive sponsor placement, meaning there is no overlap, no auction, and no ambiguity about who owns what real estate on screen.

The 15 Sponsorship Segments

The show is designed with 15 discrete, category-exclusive sponsorship positions built into its natural narrative structure.

Every segment has a defined length, a defined on-screen presence, and a defined set of deliverables for the sponsor. The segments are organized into four visibility tiers:

Signature placements (Episodes Opening Presented By and Official Uniform Partner) represent the highest on-screen frequency, appearing throughout every episode with constant brand exposure.

High Visibility segments (Island Tryout Camp, Prospect Profile, Coach’s Corner, and Moore Family Moment) are three-minute recurring features that anchor the storytelling each week.

Mid-Tier segments (Build of the Week, Athlete Recovery, Island Logistics, Dream Fund, and Bohol Island Showcase) run as two-minute thematic features.

Entry Tier segments (Soup Kitchen, Academic Excellence, Japanese Baseball Connection, and Community MVP) are specialized or periodic features with lower frequency but strong emotional resonance.

Sponsorship Revenue: Per-Episode Projections by Tier

All 15 segment prices are set by the show’s official tiered milestone pricing structure.

The rate for each episode is locked at 30 days post-publish based on actual YouTube views.

The tables below show per-episode gross revenue at full 15-sponsor sell-through for each tier, followed by full-season totals across all 29 episodes.

Tier 1 0 to 4,999 views per episode at 30 days
# Segment Category Per Episode x 29 Episodes
14 Episode Opening Presented By Media · Broadcasting $400 $11,600
10 Official Uniform & Apparel Partner Apparel · Uniforms $300 $8,700
01 Island Tryout Camp Segment Equipment · Tryouts $200 $5,800
04 Prospect Profile Segment Technology · Scouting $200 $5,800
15 Coach’s Corner Segment Performance · Coaching $200 $5,800
09 Moore Family Moment Segment Family · Lifestyle $200 $5,800
02 Build of the Week Segment Construction · Build Progress $150 $4,350
07 Athlete Recovery & Training Segment Health · Sports Medicine $150 $4,350
05 Island Logistics Segment Travel · Logistics $150 $4,350
08 Dream Fund Segment Finance · Investment $150 $4,350
11 Bohol Island Showcase Segment Tourism · Destination $150 $4,350
03 Soup Kitchen & Athlete Nutrition Nutrition · Community $100 $2,900
06 Academic Excellence Segment Education · Youth Development $100 $2,900
12 Japanese Baseball Connection Japan · International $100 $2,900
13 Community MVP Segment Youth · Community $100 $2,900
Tier 1 — Full Season Total (All 15 Sponsors, 29 Episodes) $2,650 $76,850

After 20% season commitment discount: $61,480 guaranteed.

Tier 2 5,000 to 14,999 views per episode at 30 days
# Segment Category Per Episode x 29 Episodes
14 Episode Opening Presented By Media · Broadcasting $700 $20,300
10 Official Uniform & Apparel Partner Apparel · Uniforms $500 $14,500
01 Island Tryout Camp Segment Equipment · Tryouts $350 $10,150
04 Prospect Profile Segment Technology · Scouting $350 $10,150
15 Coach’s Corner Segment Performance · Coaching $300 $8,700
09 Moore Family Moment Segment Family · Lifestyle $300 $8,700
02 Build of the Week Segment Construction · Build Progress $250 $7,250
07 Athlete Recovery & Training Segment Health · Sports Medicine $250 $7,250
05 Island Logistics Segment Travel · Logistics $250 $7,250
08 Dream Fund Segment Finance · Investment $250 $7,250
11 Bohol Island Showcase Segment Tourism · Destination $250 $7,250
03 Soup Kitchen & Athlete Nutrition Nutrition · Community $200 $5,800
06 Academic Excellence Segment Education · Youth Development $200 $5,800
12 Japanese Baseball Connection Japan · International $200 $5,800
13 Community MVP Segment Youth · Community $200 $5,800
Tier 2 — Full Season Total (All 15 Sponsors, 29 Episodes) $4,550 $131,950

After 20% season commitment discount: $105,560 guaranteed. A realistic target for a show gaining traction through episodes 5 to 12.

Tier 3 15,000 to 29,999 views per episode at 30 days
# Segment Category Per Episode x 29 Episodes
14 Episode Opening Presented By Media · Broadcasting $1,000 $29,000
10 Official Uniform & Apparel Partner Apparel · Uniforms $800 $23,200
01 Island Tryout Camp Segment Equipment · Tryouts $500 $14,500
04 Prospect Profile Segment Technology · Scouting $500 $14,500
15 Coach’s Corner Segment Performance · Coaching $400 $11,600
09 Moore Family Moment Segment Family · Lifestyle $400 $11,600
02 Build of the Week Segment Construction · Build Progress $350 $10,150
07 Athlete Recovery & Training Segment Health · Sports Medicine $350 $10,150
05 Island Logistics Segment Travel · Logistics $350 $10,150
08 Dream Fund Segment Finance · Investment $350 $10,150
11 Bohol Island Showcase Segment Tourism · Destination $350 $10,150
03 Soup Kitchen & Athlete Nutrition Nutrition · Community $300 $8,700
06 Academic Excellence Segment Education · Youth Development $300 $8,700
12 Japanese Baseball Connection Japan · International $300 $8,700
13 Community MVP Segment Youth · Community $300 $8,700
Tier 3 — Full Season Total (All 15 Sponsors, 29 Episodes) $6,550 $189,950

After 20% season commitment discount: $151,960 guaranteed. The breakout scenario, achievable if the prospect and family storytelling generates viral clip traction on Shorts and Reels.

Tier 4 30,000+ views per episode at 30 days
# Segment Category Per Episode x 29 Episodes
14 Episode Opening Presented By Media · Broadcasting $1,500 $43,500
10 Official Uniform & Apparel Partner Apparel · Uniforms $1,200 $34,800
01 Island Tryout Camp Segment Equipment · Tryouts $900 $26,100
04 Prospect Profile Segment Technology · Scouting $900 $26,100
15 Coach’s Corner Segment Performance · Coaching $700 $20,300
09 Moore Family Moment Segment Family · Lifestyle $700 $20,300
02 Build of the Week Segment Construction · Build Progress $600 $17,400
07 Athlete Recovery & Training Segment Health · Sports Medicine $600 $17,400
05 Island Logistics Segment Travel · Logistics $600 $17,400
08 Dream Fund Segment Finance · Investment $600 $17,400
11 Bohol Island Showcase Segment Tourism · Destination $600 $17,400
03 Soup Kitchen & Athlete Nutrition Nutrition · Community $500 $14,500
06 Academic Excellence Segment Education · Youth Development $500 $14,500
12 Japanese Baseball Connection Japan · International $500 $14,500
13 Community MVP Segment Youth · Community $500 $14,500
Tier 4 — Full Season Total (All 15 Sponsors, 29 Episodes) $10,900 $316,100

After 20% season commitment discount: $252,880 guaranteed. The viral-growth ceiling, which would place Building the Coconuts among the top-earning independent sports docuseries on YouTube globally.

Full-Season Revenue Summary: All Four Scenarios

The following comparison reflects gross sponsorship revenue at full 15-sponsor sell-through across all 29 episodes, including the 20% season commitment discount applied at sign.

Production costs are estimated at $1,500 per episode ($43,500 for the season), covering crew time, travel, editing, and logistics in Bohol.

Tier 1
Under 5K views/ep
$61,480
Gross after 20% discount
$17,980 Club retained after costs
Tier 2
5K to 14,999 views/ep
$105,560
Gross after 20% discount
$62,060 Club retained after costs
Tier 3
15K to 29,999 views/ep
$151,960
Gross after 20% discount
$108,460 Club retained after costs
Tier 4
30,000+ views/ep
$252,880
Gross after 20% discount
$209,380 Club retained after costs

Segment inventory is limited to 15 sponsors per season. Contact us to reserve your category before the June 23 premiere date.

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