DENVER (April 24, 2018) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) announced the promotion of Derek Sevcik to Executive Vice President, Group Publisher & Operations. Previously, Sevcik was Senior Vice President, Finance & Publishing Operations for Outdoor Sportsman Group. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing Chief Operating Officer, Michael Carney.

Sevcik will oversee the publishing operations of OSG’s 15 leading outdoor lifestyle multimedia brands, including Guns & Ammo, Fly Fisherman and Bowhunter.

“Derek has 15 years of direct publishing experience and has worked intimately with all of our brands for over a decade,” Carney said. “He brings a high-level of business and multimedia acumen to our group, and the necessary leadership skills required to manage our array of industry-leading branded media assets.”

“I am extremely excited to lead our portfolio of best-in-class magazines and branded media content to enthusiasts around the world,” says Sevcik. “I am passionate about our brands and the outdoor industry and look forward to achieving new levels of consumer growth and engagement across our print, digital and television assets.”

Sevcik lives in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and works in the Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Harrisburg office. He is an avid fly fisherman who enjoys hunting and shooting sports in particular.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing: As a premier destination for the most avid outdoors enthusiasts, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s publishing division is widely recognized for its strong special-interest multichannel brands, including Petersen’s Hunting, Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, North American Whitetail, Game & Fish/Sportsman and 10 other leading magazines that reach more than 28 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including BassFan.com, Outdoorchannel.com, Sportsmanchannel.com and WFN.com, attracts more than 78 million annual unique visitors, and OSG TV produces hundreds of TV episodes of original branded hunting, sport shooting and fishing programming that airs on Outdoor Sportsman Group’s broadcast entities. Visit http://outdoorsg.com for more information. #MyOutdoorTV

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Media Contact:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group| 212.852.6646 | tom.caraccioli@outdoorsg.com

The Brigade unites 10 strangers who must complete a 2600-mile adventure in 10 weeks.
It’s an epic expedition crossing two mountain ranges and five river systems.

APPLY NOW at thebrigadetv.com

TORONTO/DENVER (April 16, 2018) – The search is on for the cast of THE BRIGADE, Outdoor Channel’s groundbreaking new expedition competition series. Thrill-seeking and adventure-loving men and women from across the United States and Canada are encouraged to apply for their chance to join the ultimate trek.

THE BRIGADE will retrace an epic 2600-mile fur trade route that links waterways from the coast of Oregon, traversing through two states, four Canadian provinces, two mountain ranges and five river systems before ending at the icy shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba. Originally called “The York Factory Express,” it’s a thrilling and dangerous paddling odyssey unlike any other. THE BRIGADE must work together to navigate fierce whitewater, portage over mountains, and fish and hunt for sustenance all without fuel or GPS. There are no eliminations. Instead the competition relies on the collective strengths of its cast to hang on against all odds. Those who complete the expedition have the chance to share prize money up to $1,000,000.

THE BRIGADE is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Adventurers who have expedition experience, strong paddling skills, a multitude of outdoor abilities, and also possess willpower, strength and determination, should apply at thebrigadetv.com. Casting kicked off April 9, 2018 and the application period closes on May 15, 2018.

“Media Headquarters is thrilled to be partnering with Outdoor Channel on The Brigade,” Co-Executive Producer Robert Cohen (Smartest Person, Tessa & Scott) said. “This is a challenge so intense it can’t be tackled alone. It will take skill, perseverance and teamwork to succeed. If you’re ready to tackle an action-packed cross-continent outdoor adventure, we want to hear from you.”

“The Brigade will personify true adventure and have Outdoor Channel viewers on the edges of their seats watching to see what happens next,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President & CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The cast will mirror Outdoor Channel viewers – rugged lovers of the outdoors, thrill seekers and adventurers. I can’t wait to see how this show plays out.”

"Get ready for an adventure unlike any other,” Co-Executive Producer Alan Bishop said. “Having produced on shows like The Amazing Race and Survivor – and having competed as an athlete in The Eco-Challenge – I know very well the ups and downs that the cast will face. Viewers will be mesmerized watching the triumphs and adversity faced by the cast of
The Brigade."

For more information on THE BRIGADE or to apply please visit thebrigadetv.com

Find THE BRIGADE:

Website: thebrigadetv.com

Twitter: twitter.com/thebrigadetv #thebrigadetv

Facebook: facebook.com/The-Brigade-TV

Instagram: instagram.com/thebrigadetv

About Outdoor Channel: Outdoor Channel has been taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Sportsman Group and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors. #MyOutdoorTV

About Media Headquarters: Media Headquarters is a leading television and digital media production company founded by executive producer Robert Cohen. The company is recognized worldwide for producing popular and innovative original content. Media Headquarters’ productions have earned dozens of international awards and the company has been named to Realscreen’s ‘Global 100’ List of the world’s best non-fiction producers for six years in a row. Media Headquarters specializes in the creation of unscripted series, formats and drama programming. For more information visit mediahqs.net/

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Media Contacts:

Louise Wood | Media Headquarters | 416.537.8384 x4914 | louise@mediahqs.ca
Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

DENVER (April 9, 2018) – Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Fly Fisherman magazine has named Ross Purnell as its new publisher. The announcement was made today by Outdoor Sportsman Group Publishing and Branded Media Chief Operating Officer, Michael Carney.

Purnell also will continue to function as the magazine’s editor, a role he’s filled since July 2008. He has been on the editorial staff of the magazine since July 1996.

“Ross has more than 30 years of history with Fly Fisherman,” Carney said. “He learned to fly fish from its pages, became a guide and a magazine advertiser, and has a broad range of publishing experience in the digital and multimedia world. His passion for the sport and his relationships in the industry make him uniquely suited to guide Fly Fisherman through its 50^th anniversary celebrations and beyond.”

Purnell lives in Palmyra, Pennsylvania and works in the Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Harrisburg office. He has travelled the world with a fly rod and is also an avid rock and ice climber. If he’s not on top of a mountain, he’s down in the valley with a fly rod in his hand.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: As a premier destination for the most avid outdoors enthusiasts, Outdoor Sportsman Group is widely recognized for its strong special-interest multichannel brands, including Fly Fisherman, In-Fisherman, Florida Sportsman, and Game & Fish along with 11 other leading magazines that reach more than 28 million readers. Outdoor Sportsman Group’s network of websites, including BassFan.com, Outdoorchannel.com, Sportsmanchannel.com and WFN.com, attracts more than 78 million annual unique visitors, and OSG TV produces hundreds of TV episodes of original branded hunting, sport shooting and fishing programming that airs on Outdoor Sportsman Group’s broadcast entities. Visit http://outdoorsg.com for more information. #MyOutdoorTV

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Media Contact:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group| 212.852.6646 | tom.caraccioli@outdoorsg.com