Voting Now Open for 18th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Fishing Awards

Posted on May 31, 2018July 3, 2018 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 31, 2018) – Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network), the world’s largest aggregator of outdoor lifestyle content, present the 18th Annual Outdoor Sportsman Fishing Awards. Voting is now open for the Fan Favorite categories for shows and hosts airing on any of the three networks in 2017.

Fans can vote for categories such as Fan Favorite Fishing Host and Fan Favorite Fishing Series, as well as new categories including: Best Competition Series and Best International Series.

Voting will take place at http://outdoorchannel.com/vote now through Wednesday, June 27. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 3rd prior to ICAST in Orlando, Fla.

Viewers can vote on the following categories/nominees:

Fan Favorite Host
Fan Favorite Show
Best Competition Series

FLW Outdoors
Lake Commandos
Major League Fishing's All Angles
Ultimate Match Fishing

Best Educational Series

Fishing 411
Fishing University
Lake Commandos
Lindner's Angling Edge

Best Freshwater Series

Facts of Fishing
The Bass Pros
Zona's Awesome Fishing Show

Best International Series

BigWater Adventures
Hooked on Africa
The Obsession of Carter Andrews
Wild Fish Wild Places

Best Original Series

Buccaneers & Bones
Major League Fishing's All Angles
Modern Fishing
Trev Gowdy's Monster Fish

Best Saltwater Series

BigWater Adventures
Bill Dance Saltwater
The Obsession of Carter Andrews
The Seahunter

Best Underwater Videography

BigWater Adventures
Hook N' Look
Lake Commandos
The Obsession of Carter Andrews

Best Catch

FLW Outdoors
Major League Fishing's All Angles
The Obsession of Carter Andrews
The Seahunter
Trev Gowdy's Monster Fish

Best Conservation

BigWater Adventures
Hoss Off the Grid
Pro Team Journal
The Bass Pros
The Seahunter

Winners also will be selected for Best Fishing Series and Best Fishing of MOTV. The nominees include:

Best Fishing Series

Bass 2 Billfish
FLW Outdoors
Hook N' Look
Lake Commandos
The Scott Martin Challenge
South Bend's Lunkerville
The Habit
The New Fly Fisher
The Obsession of Carter Andrews

Best Fishing of MOTV

In-Fisherman TV
Major League Fishing
Ultimate Match Fishing
Zona's Awesome Fishing Show

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz and his Brother Zach Enter Partnership Deal with Outdoor Lifestyle Content Leader: Outdoor Sportsman Group

Posted on May 30, 2018June 15, 2018 by George Apregan

DENVER (May 30, 2018) – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, along with his brother Zach, has entered a partnership deal with Outdoor Sportsman Group to create the network’s first digital original series: Wentz Bros Outdoors. The series will be available on OutdoorChannel.com beginning on June 5.

Wentz Bros Outdoors become the first digital original series partnership for Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), the world’s largest aggregator of outdoor lifestyle content, and its digital platform. OSG also owns and operates three linear television networks – Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, exclusive, subscriber-based, video-on-demand platform MyOutdoorTV (MOTV.com), 15 top-tier outdoor lifestyle publications including: Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group also includes television production operations, Winnercomm.

Zach Wentz, Co-Host of “Wentz Bros Outdoors.”

Wentz Bros Outdoors will showcase the outdoor lifestyle activities of one of the NFL’s rising young stars, along with his brother Zach, a passionate outdoorsman, through short video vignettes of hunting, fishing and shooting experiences. The webisodes will air for 16 weeks beginning on June 5 and ending in September, the beginning of the Eagles’ defense of the Super Bowl.

“We are extremely excited to highlight the outdoor lifestyle passions of Super Bowl champion and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Carson Wentz and his brother Zach through their digital original series within our OutdoorChannel.com platform,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Carson and Zach are passionate about sharing their love of hunting and the outdoors – almost as much as their other Sunday sporting pursuits!”

Check local listings or visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder to find the network in your area.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Ratings Keep Climbing in Key Demos

Posted on May 15, 2018June 12, 2018 by George Apregan

Networks Report Three Consecutive Weeks of Ratings Growth Compared to 2017

DENVER (May 15, 2018) – Sportsman Channel and Outdoor Channel ratings in key demos – Men 25-54, Men 18-49, Adults 25-54, Adults 18-49 and households (HH) – continue to climb in the second quarter of 2018. Ratings results are compiled from the Week of April 23-29.*

For the third week in a row, Outdoor Channel’s Total Day ratings were up with Men 25-54 compared to one year ago, increasing +15 percent during the Week of April 23-29. Also during the Week of April 23-29, Fringe ratings increased +53 percent, Weekend ratings increased +60 percent and Overnight ratings increased +140 percent versus last year. Mutiny’s second week on Monday night improved with Men 25-54 by +87 percent.

In April, Outdoor Channel ratings were up in all dayparts led by Fringe which delivered a +44 percent increase. Thursday Primetime ratings were the highest-rated night of the week for the network, led by For Love or Likes (7 p.m.) which increased its time period by +600 percent with Men 25-54 during the month compared to one year ago; Headhunters TV (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.) improved its time period versus last year by +407% with Men 25-54; Red Arrow (Thursday, 8:30 p.m.) recorded gains from a year ago by +83% with Men 25-54 and Hunt Masters (Sunday, 8:30 p.m.) experienced increased ratings during its time period from one year ago by 20% with Men 25-54. Saturday Primetime showed the most growth year-over-year increasing +194 percent with Men 25-54.

Through Week No. 4 of Q2 2018, Outdoor Channel ratings paced ahead of previous year levels (Q2 2017) with Men 25-54 (+17 percent), Men 18-49 (+3 percent), Adults 25-54 (+10 percent), Adults 18-49 (+6 percent) and HH (+9 percent).

“The success on Outdoor Channel is due to new programming, two strong nights of movies on Friday and Saturday, and a revitalized fringe anchored by Duck Dynasty which airs Monday-Friday at 6 p.m.,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said.

Sportsman Channel experienced similar success and recorded its third consecutive week of ratings growth compared to last year with an increase of +18 percent in the key demo Men 25-54 during April 23-29. The network also increased in Daytime (+14 percent), Fringe (+44 percent), Primetime (+53 percent), Extended Primetime (+64 percent) and Overnight (+29 percent) compared to the same week one year ago.

“Sportsman Channel’s success is due largely to increased interest in its traditional hunting, fishing and shooting mixture of programming,” Liberatore added.

Overall during April, Sportsman Channel’s Thursday Primetime also was the highest-rated night on the network led by huge increases with Men 25-54 for Gun Stories (11 p.m.) and Guns & Gear TV (11:30 p.m.) compared to one year ago. Through Week No. 4 of Q2 2018, Sportsman Channel is ahead of Q2 2017 ratings levels with Men 25-54 (+7 percent), Men 18-49 (+1 percent), Adults 25-54 (+6 percent), Adults 18-49 (+3 percent) and HH (+1 percent).

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is a television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. A division of Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that showcases outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and illustrates it through unique and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of “Red, Wild & Blue America” – where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at thesportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #MyOutdoorTV

* Source: Nielsen Media Research, Marketbreaks, Multitrak, Men 25-54 Live Cvg Rtg, Week of 4/23/18-4/29/18; April 2018: 4/2/18-4/29/18; Year Ago: Week of 4/17/17-4/23/17, April 2017: 3/27/17-4/23/17. Daytime (M-F 6a-3p), Fringe (M-F 3p-7p), Prime (M-Su 7p-12a), Extended Prime (M-Su 7p-2a), Weekend (Sa-Su 6a-7p).

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212. 852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

More Outdoor Lifestyle Celebrities Commit to ‘Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest’ in Houston

Posted on May 10, 2018May 31, 2018 by George Apregan

Tickets now on sale for July 20-22, 2018 event

DENVER (May 10, 2018) – A second wave of outdoor lifestyle celebrities from Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks – Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel – have committed to attend the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest – taking place on July 20-22 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

Recently signed outdoor celebrities Pat and Nicole Reeve (Driven, Outdoor Channel), Scott Leysath (The Sporting Chef, Sportsman Channel) and Joe Thomas (Ultimate Match Fishing, Outdoor Channel) join other familiar outdoor television lifestyle celebrities Michael Waddell (Bone Collector, Outdoor Channel), Brian “Pigman” Quaca (Pigman: The Series, Sportsman Channel) and Tom McMillan (MCMILLAN, Sportsman Channel) as guests in Houston.

Tickets, as well as information about the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest, sponsorship packages and other involvement for the three-day event are now available and can be acquired by visiting: www.SCOutdoorfest.com.

More than 3.5 million hunters and anglers live in Texas and spend more than $6.2 billion annually in their respective pursuits. The Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest expects more than 15,000 outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts to attend the three-day exposition.

The George R. Brown Convention Center will lay out the welcome mat for exhibitors from the outdoor marketplace who will showcase the most current outdoor lifestyle equipment, gadgets, clothing and recreational accessories. The three-day event also will enable visitors to meet and mingle with their favorite outdoor lifestyle celebrities during the jam-packed schedule of events including: speaking programs and discussions about outdoor lifestyle issues, as well as current events, seminars, demonstrations and more.

“The outdoor community in Houston is excited about this event and our Outdoor Sportsman Group talent and celebrities will be there in full force,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Some of the biggest names in the industry will be on hand to celebrate the outdoors and Houston at the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest.”

Comcast Houston is the official entertainment sponsor of the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest.

leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Hal Gahm | Account Executive/Exhibitor Booth Sales | 210.994.0050 | Hal.Gahm@SCOutdoorfest.com

Sportsman Channel Continues Ratings Delivery Climb in 2Q

Posted on May 8, 2018May 15, 2018 by George Apregan

Ratings delivery up double-digits with key demo Adults 25-54 during Primetime and Weekends so far

DENVER (May 8, 2018) – On the heels of ratings success in 1Q, Sportsman Channel continues to experience ratings delivery success in the key demo Adults 25-54 during primetime and weekends with double-digit gains thus far in 2Q. The hunting and fishing lifestyle network has delivered increased ratings of +40 percent in primetime in the demo, as well as an increase of +20 percent in the same demo during weekend viewing compared to last year. Overall, the network also is up +4 percent during total day compared to one year ago.

“In the midst of the spring turkey hunting season, Sportsman Channel and its loyal and enthusiastic outdoor lifestyle audience continues to create a ratings success story for the network,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Sportsman Channel is building on first quarter ratings success and is proving the outdoor lifestyle genre is continuing to grow within the ranks of its dedicated viewers.”

Source: Nielsen Marketbreaks; Prime (M-Su 7P-2A), Weekend (Sa/Su 6A-7P); 2Q18 to-date (4/2-4/22/18) vs.2Q17 to-date (3/27-4/16/17); Data is A25-54 (000) Live +7

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

‘Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest’ Signs First Slate of Celebrity Guests Scheduled to Appear Including: Michael Waddell, Brian ‘Pigman’ Quaca and Tom McMillan

Posted on May 2, 2018May 10, 2018 by George Apregan

Tickets now on sale for July 20-22, 2018 event

DENVER (May 2, 2018) – The Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest – taking place on July 20-22 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston – will boast some of the outdoor industry’s most-iconic names as it welcomes it first slate of expert guests including: Michael Waddell (Bone Collector, Outdoor Channel), Brian “Pigman” Quaca (Pigman: The Series, Sportsman Channel) and Tom McMillan (MCMILLAN, Sportsman Channel), to name a few scheduled to appear.

Tickets, as well as information about the event, sponsorship packages and other involvement for the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest are now available and can be acquired by visiting: www.SCOutdoorfest.com.

With more than 3.5 million hunters and anglers living in Texas, an outdoor lifestyle consumer base that spends more than $6.2 billion dollars annually in their respective pursuits, the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest expects more than 15,000 outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts to attend the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest over the three-day exposition.

“Houston is embracing our Sportsman Channel endeavor and we are excitedly anxious for July,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “We have a great list of outdoor experts and celebrities, as well as some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation, clothing, gear and equipment also ready to go. As an organization and leader in the outdoor industry, the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest will be great.”

The 220,000-square foot George R. Brown Convention Center will welcome exhibitors from the outdoor marketplace and will showcase some of the most current outdoor lifestyle equipment, gadgets, clothing and recreational accessories. Not only will the three-day event enable visitors to meet and mingle with their favorite outdoor lifestyle celebrities, the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest also will feature a jam-packed schedule of events including: speaking programs and discussions about outdoor lifestyle issues and current events, seminars, demonstrations and more.

Comcast Houston is the official entertainment sponsor of the Sportsman Channel Outdoor Fest.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group: Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212.852.6646 | Tom.Caraccioli@OutdoorSG.com

Hal Gahm | Account Executive/Exhibitor Booth Sales | 210.994.0050 | Hal.Gahm@SCOutdoorfest.com