“THE REVOLUTION WITH JIM & TRAV” EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN GROUP – NETWORKS
March 8, 2016Nationally Syndicated Radio Show to Now Serve as Official Radio Program of
Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network
Denver – March 8, 2016 – Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks, including Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, today announced the expansion of its multi-platform partnership with The Revolution with Jim & Trav (The Revolution). The largest nationally syndicated radio show and podcast dedicated to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts has been serving as “The Official Radio Program of Outdoor Channel” since 2013 and will now add Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network as title sponsors.
Hosted by father and son team Jim and Travis Ferguson, The Revolution airs on 444 radio stations, including American Forces Radio Network on satellite radio. The award-winning radio show is heard by a projected audience of more than 7.2 million listeners across 34 states in the U.S. and all Canadian provinces.
The three networks – Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network – will now serve as title sponsors of The Revolution. The partnership also enables shared cross-promotional marketing opportunities.
“After three years of working together, we are pleased to expand our relationship with The Revolution to not only include Outdoor Channel, but Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network as well,” said Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks CEO and President Jim Liberatore. “As the premier voice of the outdoor airwaves, listeners of their program will now have unmatched access to talent from our full media and entertainment brand portfolio.”
“The Revolution is the comprehensive source for all things outdoors – from hunting and fishing to survival techniques and industry news. We have built a foundation of more than 7.2 million listeners who religiously tune in to broaden their endemic knowledge and connect with our industry leading guests,” said Jim Ferguson, co-host of The Revolution. “By bolstering our relationship with Outdoor Sportsman Group – Networks, together, we are super-serving our core audiences of outdoor adventure seekers.”
Each week, The Revolution brings its one-hour talk radio show to listeners with an endless roster of special guests – from celebrities to outdoor pros – sharing expert advice and personal anecdotes from their experience in the great outdoors. Since the show’s inception, Jim and Travis have interviewed more than 1,700 celebrities, recorded more than 1,600 product reviews and 700 vehicle reviews, and shared information on hundreds of outdoor trail destinations featuring some of the finest hunting and fishing spots in North America and around the world.
For more information on The Revolution and to listen to streaming audio and podcasted shows, please visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/Revolution.
To become an affiliate station that carries The Revolution with Jim and Trav, please contact Outdoor Trails Media, Inc. at 785-846-7844 or info@outdoortrailsnetwork.com.
About The Revolution with Jim & Trav
Airing on 444 radio and cable stations in the U.S., as well as on American Forces Radio Network, The Revolution with Jim & Trav is a popular radio show and podcast geared towards outdoor enthusiasts. The award-winning program is heard by a projected audience of more than 7.2 million listeners in 34 states in the U.S., in addition to all Canadian provinces. In 2013, The Revolution became the official radio show of Outdoor Channel, and has since expanded to be the official radio show for Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network. The Revolution also creates programming for SportsmansLife.com and VoiceAmerica.com, and produces podcasts for The Hunting Wire and iTunes. For program times, stations and other information, visit www.jimandtrav.com or www.OutdoorChannel.com/Revolution. Follow The Revolution on Facebook and Twitter. #TheRevolution
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. The Group also consists of a number of established integrated media assets: 15 outdoor magazines, such as Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting and Florida Sportsman, and 17 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm, as well as aerial camera businesses, SkyCam and CableCam.
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 has 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, and download our iPhone and iPad app. #WhatGetsYouOutdoors
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.
About World Fishing Network
World Fishing Network is North America’s only television network, online and mobile platform dedicated exclusively to fishing and outdoor enthusiasts with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. Available to cable, satellite and telco subscribers throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, our lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel hosted by some of the top anglers from North America and across the globe. For more information, please visit WorldFishingNetwork.com and follow us at Facebook and Twitter.
Media Contacts:
Tom Caraccioli | Outdoor Sportsman Group | 212-852-6646 | tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com
Nancy Zakhary | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | nancy@braincomm.com
Kathleen Hopkins | Outdoor Channel | 212-986-6667 | hopkins@braincomm.com
