When Backyard Banger launched, CEO and creator, Ty Aloe had a hunch people would get it. A portable outdoor kitchen that hooks up to your garden hose? No plumbing, no HOA drama, no more sprinting inside for ice while your burger burns? Yeah, he thought that might resonate. Turns out, he was right!
Within hours of hitting send on the press release, newsrooms across the country started picking up the story. From The Associated Press to local NBC and CBS affiliates from coast to coast, the response was bigger than expected and honestly, pretty cool to watch unfold!
Here's everywhere Backyard Banger made the news:
National Wire Services
The Associated Press [ARTICLE] - When the AP picks up your story, you know you've hit something. Their coverage helped Backyard Banger reach newsrooms nationwide and gave the company serious credibility right out of the gate.
USA TODAY News Network - The story appeared across multiple USA TODAY properties, including:
- The Florida Times-Union [ARTICLE]
- The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) [ARTICLE]
- The Providence Journal [ARTICLE]
Major Market Network Affiliates
The big networks came calling, and Backyard Banger showed up:
- ABC News NY [ARTICLE] - The nation's largest media market now knows about the garden hose kitchen!
- FOX40 Sacramento [ARTICLE] - Northern California outdoor enthusiasts, we see you!
- CBS Portland [ARTICLE] - Pacific Northwest coverage where backyard season is sacred!
- NBC Kansas [ARTICLE] - Heartland America, where grilling is practically a religion!
- NBC Bakersfield, CA [ARTICLE] - Central California's take on mobile outdoor living!
- CBS New Mexico [ARTICLE] - Southwest coverage in prime patio country!
- ABC News Nashville [ARTICLE] - Music City meets the mobile kitchen!
Regional & Local Coverage
- The Evening Sun (Chicago) [ARTICLE] - Windy City buzz!
- The Chicago Star [ARTICLE] - More Chicago love!
- The Daily Journal (California) [ARTICLE] - Golden State interest in flexible outdoor solutions!
- Business & Startup Community
- Crunchbase [ARTICLE] - Getting noticed by the startup and investment world? That's validation the company didn't see coming, but will gladly take.
Why This Matters
Look, Ty didn't invent outdoor cooking. People have been grilling in their backyards forever. But he did solve a problem that's been annoying hosts for decades: everything you actually need is still inside!
The sink. The fridge. Counter space. Outlets. Unless you drop serious cash on a full outdoor kitchen install (and navigate the HOA approval), you're stuck doing the indoor-outdoor shuffle all night.
Seeing this level of media coverage shows that he's onto something. People are tired of missing their own parties because they're inside refilling the cooler. They want the kitchen where the action is!
As Ty put it: "Everyone knows parties end up in the kitchen for a reason. This brings that energy back outside, right where everything's happening."
What's Next
Backyard Banger is scaling up production and distribution, and for the first time, the company is open for investment as it grows. But here's what won't change: the commitment to quality products and real customer relationships!
Because when you buy a Backyard Banger, you're not just getting a piece of outdoor equipment. You're getting years of better backyard parties, easier hosting, and (according to Ty) an excuse to invite the whole neighborhood over.
Ready to upgrade your outdoor game?