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“North American Whitetail” Celebrates 100 Years of the World-Record James Jordan Buck

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NEW BERLIN, WI (November 10, 2014) – Sportsman Channel’s North American Whitetail is celebrating 100 years of the James Jordan buck – one of the greatest typical whitetails ever harvested – on   Wednesday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  Gordon Whittington and Pat Hogan, hosts, provide the story behind the massive buck whose history is anything but ordinary. North American Whitetail airs exclusively on Sportsman Channel

NAW-10thanniversary-300x300Whittington walks in the footsteps of James Jordan and tells the story of an avid outdoorsman, whose love of hunting would lead, unbeknownst to him, to a world-record sized buck. Jordan’s whitetail story began in Danbury, Wisconsin and ended at a garage sale in Minnesota – or so he thought.  Jordan harvested a buck and delivered it to a taxidermist who never returned his prized deer. Years later, in a twist of fate, Jordan is reunited with his buck. But by the time Boone & Crockett declared its world-record status, Jordan had passed away a mere two months prior, leaving behind a legacy and the James Jordan Buck.

The buck is classified as one of the “greats” not only because of its size, but because of the Wisconsin whitetail’s well-known story throughout the hunting community. Not only will viewers hear the tale behind the whitetail, but they also will have the chance to hear interviews from surviving members of Jordan’s family. And Whittington has the opportunity to join local Danbury residents for a James Jordan Buck celebration.

“The James Jordan Buck is considered a legend around here at North American Whitetail,” said Whittington. “There are world-record bucks out there, though not many, but few have a history and story behind it like this one. A great story lives on when people share it, and that’s exactly what we intend to do.”

Check out the exclusive article with an in-depth history of the James Jordan Buck by the editor of North American Whitetail magazine, Gordon Whittington.

Visit the North American Whitetail TV website for more whitetail action http://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/tv/and learn more about the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NAWhitetail and Twitter https://twitter.com/@NAWhitetail

To find Sportsman Channel in your area click here.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACTS:  

Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shannon Kolpin, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 102, skolpin@thesportsmanchannel.com

IMO Digital Network Garners Best Quarter Ever

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InterMedia Outdoors and Sportsman Channel Continue Domination of Consumer Reach Through 3Q2014

devises_guns_and_ammoNEW YORK (Nov 5, 2014) – The multi-platform integration initiative within InterMedia Outdoors (IMO), including Sportsman Channel, has generated a record-breaking third quarter for InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network.

InterMedia Outdoors’ Digital Network enjoyed its best third quarter ever by setting record marks with:

  • Unique Visitors – an average of 3,336,900 per month, an increase of 47.4% vs. Q3 2013
  • Page Views – an average of 23,672,178pages of content were consumed each month across IMO websites, an increase of 31.3% vs. Q3 2013
  • Mobile – IMO continued tremendous growth in consumer visits while on a mobile device or tablet with an average of 2.2 million visits per month, accounting for 52.6% of IMO’s overall traffic

“The record-setting third quarter for IMO Digital Network reflects the hunger that consumers continue to have for outdoor lifestyle content,” said Jeff Paro, CEO of InterMedia Outdoors. “The ability of our company to complement our print, digital and television assets are key factors in why InterMedia Outdoors and Sportsman Channel are clear leaders in the industry.”

“The third quarter success of the IMO Digital Network is a boon to our overall InterMedia Outdoors family of magazines, websites and television network,” added Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman Channel. “The cohesive partnership between IMO assets and Sportsman Channel programming create a formidable brand leader in the outdoor lifestyle industry that is – without a doubt – at the top of the list.”

InterMedia Outdoors, the nation’s largest media company exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of more than 80 million outdoor enthusiasts, along with Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, combine resources and content to create the outdoor industry’s most-dominant, multimedia, cross-content providers.

The IMO brand is equipped with award-winning editorial and creative teams that include a portfolio of 15 leading magazines, 17 websites, a television network with a growing portfolio of programming assets, along with a digital framework that combines a cohesive partnership that shares outdoor lifestyle content.

Along with IMO’s digital and magazine content output, Sportsman Channel’s television lineup boasts several popular IMO-produced brands – Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, Handguns, North American Whitetail, The Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series and Bowhunter TV – that heavily contribute to the overall reach of the IMO/Sportsman Channel brands and enable consumers to enjoy outdoor lifestyle content on virtually any platform.

About InterMedia Outdoors, Inc.: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest multimedia company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of 82 million outdoor enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 market-leading magazines including: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman and Florida Sportsman; 26 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming,  custom publishing, consumer event business, syndicated radio programming and a multichannel consumer marketing and merchandising business.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACT:  

Tom Caraccioli, Sportsman Channel, P: 212.852.6646; tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Sportsman Channel’s “Big Deer TV” Honors Acts of Valor Wednesday, October 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

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NEW BERLIN, WI (October 24, 2014)– In honor of wounded military veterans, Mike Hanback, host of Sportsman Channel’s Big Deer TV, joins two war heroes on a quest for whitetail deer in his home state of Virginia. Hanback connects with the men through The Outdoor Heritage Fund and its founder Jack Hazel. The organization is dedicated to providing healing opportunities to veterans, troops and their families through hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Join the whitetail action and celebrate the bravery of those who serve on Big Deer TV exclusively on Sportsman Channel on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Calvin Todd and Ken Katter, military veterans, are known for their courage and bravery on the battlefield. In this week’s episode of Big Deer TV, Hanback is thrilled to give back to the men who spent part of their lives protecting the freedom of every American. Hanback focuses on celebrating their acts of valor and plans for an exciting and entertaining whitetail deer hunt that will – hopefully – end successfully.

“What I’m most proud of, as hunters, is we are a patriotic group. We’re red, white and blue,” said Hanback. “If you ever get the opportunity to go with one of these veterans, one of these heroes and hear their stories and spend a couple of days outside in the woods where we are just drawn to nature and hunting like this, it’s a very special time in your life. It goes to your heart and it goes to your soul. It’s a win-win for everybody.”

Big Deer TV airs exclusively on Sportsman Channel, Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Tune in to Sportsman Channel’s NRANEWS Cam & Co. Wednesday, October 29 at 6 p.m. ET to catch Hanback discussing Big Deer TV and Wednesday night’s episode.

 Learn more about Mike Hanback and Big Deer TV on Facebook and Twitter.

To find Sportsman Channel in your area click here.

About InterMedia Outdoors, Inc.: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest multimedia company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of 82 million outdoor enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 market-leading magazines including: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman and Florida Sportsman; 26 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming,  custom publishing, consumer event business, syndicated radio programming and a multichannel consumer marketing and merchandising business.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACTS:  

Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shannon Kolpin, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 102, skolpin@thesportsmanchannel.com

Clearing Drills on Sportsman Channel’s “Handguns & Defensive Weapons” Featured Monday, October 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

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Former Navy SEAL Jim Kauber joins hosts for pistol drills

NEW BERLIN, WI (October 17, 2014) – In an emergency situation, knowing how to handle a firearm is a vital skill. In this week’s Handguns & Defensive Weapons on Sportsman Channel, host Richard Nance shows viewers pistol malfunction drills to stay in the fight and challenges his counterpart James Tarr to a precision pistol competition. Former Navy SEAL Jim Kauber drops in for pistol drills focusing on the fundamentals and overcoming distractions. Sportsman Channel’s Handguns & Defensive Weapons airs Monday, October 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In a critical situation, being unprepared is not an option. Nance demonstrates a “tap, rack and assess” procedure that can remedy most pistol malfunctions. He then demonstrates how to clear the dreaded double feed. Former Navy SEAL Jim Kauber shakes things up when he challenges the hosts to hit their targets in a deliberately distracting set of pistol drills. And the episode isn’t complete without Nance and Tarr engaging in a competition to see whose shooting skills reign supreme.

“When preparing to defend yourself and family with a firearm, you have to train for the worst case scenario,” said Nance. “Even the best gun can malfunction. When it does, there’s no time for contemplation. Clearing the malfunction has to be second nature. Only by incorporating these clearance drills into your training will you truly be prepared.”

Learn more about Handguns & Defensive Weapons at http://www.handgunsmag.com/handguns-defensive-weapons/ and on Twitter https://twitter.com/@handguns_dw.

To find Sportsman Channel in your area click here.

About InterMedia Outdoors, Inc.: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest multimedia company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of 82 million outdoor enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 market-leading magazines including: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman and Florida Sportsman; 26 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming,  custom publishing, consumer event business, syndicated radio programming and a multichannel consumer marketing and merchandising business.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACTS:  

Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shannon Kolpin, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 102, skolpin@thesportsmanchannel.com

 

Sportsman Channel Features a Kansas Comeback on “Bowhunter TV” Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

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NEW BERLIN, WI (October 14, 2014) – In pre-dawn darkness, Curt Wells, host of Sportsman Channel’s Bowhunter TV, returns to his treestand with a bow in hand in Kansas. The task at hand: harvesting a behemoth buck in a location he has had great success in the past — and hoping to avoid a buck he’s been monitoring for two years. Timing is everything if Wells hopes to make a “Kansas Comeback” on Bowhunter TV, exclusively on Sportsman Channel, Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Wells is accustomed to early morning hunts, so he sets out well before the sun rises to hunt for what will – hopefully – be the biggest buck he’s ever taken. Instead, a deer he scouted back in 2012 makes an appearance. Thankfully, it’s out of bow range. Wells is determined to resist any temptation to take the large, but young, buck called “Baby Booner” and focuses on hunting for one of several other bucks known to be in the area.

“You couldn’t have scripted this hunt any better,” said Wells. “We ran into an old acquaintance but ended up getting an opportunity at one of the biggest bucks I’ve ever had within bow range, thanks to my two deer decoys. I love hunting Kansas and can’t wait to get back to one of my favorite places to hunt whitetails.”

Learn more about Bowhunter TV at http://www.bowhunter.com/tv/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BowHunterMag and Twitter https://twitter.com/@BowhunterMag.

To find Sportsman Channel in your area click here.

About InterMedia Outdoors, Inc.: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest multimedia company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of 82 million outdoor enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 market-leading magazines including: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman and Florida Sportsman; 26 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming,  custom publishing, consumer event business, syndicated radio programming and a multichannel consumer marketing and merchandising business.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACTS:  

Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shannon Kolpin, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 102, skolpin@thesportsmanchannel.com

“Petersen’s Hunting Adventures” Revisit Memorable Deer Camps Sunday, October 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sportsman Channel

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NEW BERLIN, WI (October 7, 2014) – This week’s episode of Petersen’s Hunting Adventures on Sportsman Channel takes viewers inside the crew’s annual deer camp.  The men honor and continue their tradition by sharing laughs and hunting experiences with a look back at a few unforgettable hunts. While looking back, they also prepare to hunt California coastal mule deer – better known as blacktails to the locals. Petersen’s Hunting Adventures airs Sunday, October 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sportsman Channel.

For hunters, reminiscing around a campfire can provide memorable moments that last a lifetime – especially at deer camp. Every year, Petersen’s Hunting Adventures gathers in a new location to hunt wild game and remember previous years’ hunting mishaps, successes and everything in between. The men relive some of their favorite moments, but nostalgia doesn’t deter them from continuing the pursuit for California coastal mule deer. The landscape is a mix of plains and mountains – a beautiful sight – but a challenge to hunt.

“Deer camp is really four days of paradise,” admitted Kevin Steele, host of Petersen’s Hunting Adventures. “We’ve taken our annual gathering across the country – places like Washington State, Kansas and now California – and it’s all about tradition, family and good friends. I don’t think anything sums that up better than the four days we get to spend hunting together.”

Learn more about Petersen’s Hunting Adventures at http://www.petersenshunting.com/tv/petersens-hunting-adventures/  and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PetersensHuntingMag and Twitter https://twitter.com/@HuntingMag.

To find Sportsman Channel in your area click here.

About InterMedia Outdoors, Inc.: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest multimedia company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of 82 million outdoor enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 market-leading magazines including: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman and Florida Sportsman; 26 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming,  custom publishing, consumer event business, syndicated radio programming and a multichannel consumer marketing and merchandising business.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACTS:  

Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com

Shannon Kolpin, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 102, skolpin@thesportsmanchannel.com

Sportsman Channel’s “North American Whitetail” Celebrates 10 Years

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10th anniversary episode airs Wednesday, October 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT NEW BERLIN, WI (October 3, 2014) – Sportsman Channel’s North American Whitetail, a staple in the network’s whitetail programming lineup, is celebrating 10 years of the biggest bucks and whitetail hunts in their 10th anniversary episode on Wednesday, October 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  Stan Potts and Pat Hogan, hosts, take viewers through some of the most exciting and memorable moments of North American Whitetail since 2004. Take a look back at the last 10 years of the show in an exclusive video. What is it that NAW-10thanniversary-300x300keeps an outdoor show relevant and viewers coming back for more? For Sportsman Channel’s North American Whitetail, it’s the thrilling, sometimes humorous whitetail hunts, and the experienced hosts that bring the show to life. Over a span of 10 years, North American Whitetail has informed, entertained and enlightened viewers on the topic of all things whitetail. From their craziest hunts and off-the-wall footage, to Potts’ all-time favorite hunt, the series has proven staying power. “In 1983 I killed a buck that, at the time, would have scored number three in the world with a bow. North American Whitetail did a story about it, which began my association with the magazine. Then, Pat Reeve came to me and Greg Miller with the idea for a television show and I made the connection between Gordon Whittington and Pat,” remembered Potts. “We started the show in 2004, in a studio in Wisconsin. We had no idea how long it would last, we just knew we were doing something we loved to do. Ten years later, we’re happy to continue sharing our whitetail knowledge and hunting experiences. We’ll throw in a few more laughs of course, too.” “If there’s one thing that sticks out to me the most about North American Whitetail on Sportsman Channel, it’s the amount of people it takes to put this show together,” said Hogan. “We’ve had a lot of fun and we’ve learned a lot throughout the years, but none of it would have been possible without our production staff, our families and all of the outfitters we work with.” Visit the redesigned North American Whitetail TV website for more whitetail action http://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/tv/and learn more about the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NAWhitetail and Twitter https://twitter.com/@NAWhitetail To find Sportsman Channel in your area click here. About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel). ******** MEDIA CONTACTS:   Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com Shannon Kolpin, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 102, skolpin@thesportsmanchannel.com

InterMedia Outdoors and Sportsman Channel Dominate Consumer Reach Through Combined Multi-platform Integration

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More than 250 million page views of IMO/Sportsman digital content lead to 40-percent year-over-year increase

New York (July 23, 2014) – A combined multi-platform integration initiative within InterMedia Outdoors (IMO) – the nation’s largest media company exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of more than 80 million outdoor enthusiasts – including Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, has resulted in one of the industry’s most-dominant, multimedia, cross-content providers.

With complete content integration across print, television, digital and social media assets, IMO and Sportsman Channel have created an incredible, multi-platform locomotive that enables consumers to enjoy outdoor lifestyle content on virtually any platform. The vast array of digital content also has created explosive growth in distribution and promotion of the IMO/Sportsman Channel brand.

With more than 250 million page views over the last 12 months (up 44%), along with a monthly average of 3.1 million unique visitors and 22 million page views (up 39% and 52%, respectively compared to Q2 2013), IMO/Sportsman digital properties are breaking records and poised for a strong run into late summer and fall hunting season, especially with increased traffic coming from consumers on mobile devices or tablets (now at 42.5%) and targeted campaign performances at all-time highs.

Sportsman Channel’s television lineup boasts several popular IMO-produced brands – Guns & Ammo, In-Fisherman, Handguns, North American Whitetail, The Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series and Bowhunter TV – that heavily contribute to the overall reach of the IMO/Sportsman Channel brands and provide an unparalleled multimedia platform for distributors, producers and advertisers to connect with one of the country’s largest vertical lifestyle markets.

“Through our unique opportunities and diversity as a media company, there is no one in the outdoor space that can fully engage outdoor enthusiasts through all channels of media like IMO and Sportsman Channel brands,” said Jeff Paro, CEO of InterMedia Outdoors. “The combination of vast original editorial, channel and digital content is what sets us apart from our competition.”

“With a strategy that takes 15 leading magazines, 17 websites, a television network with a growing portfolio of programming assets, along with a digital framework that combines a cohesive partnership that shares outdoor lifestyle content, Sportsman Channel and IMO magazines have helped create a brand leader that is poised to stay ahead of the ever-changing media landscape while also catering to the needs of our core audiences,” added Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman Channel.

The IMO/Sportsman Channel brands are equipped with award-winning editorial and creative teams that have incorporated new technologies and support for print, television and digital, launched multiple applications and invested in future development in order to grow business. The strategy is paying off as all of IMO’s magazine titles also have digital editions on Apple®, Kindle® and NOOK® products.  The partnership also enables Sportsman Channel and IMO to cross-promote its programming and talented content producers within one seamless multimedia package.

About InterMedia Outdoors, Inc.: InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. is the largest multimedia company in the outdoor-enthusiast category, exclusively serving the information and entertainment needs of 82 million outdoor enthusiasts, with the largest network of websites dedicated to hunting, shooting and fishing; a portfolio of 15 market-leading magazines including: Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s Hunting, North American Whitetail, In-Fisherman, Fly Fisherman and Florida Sportsman; 26 market-leading television productions, the largest library of outdoors television programming,  custom publishing, consumer event business, syndicated radio programming and a multichannel consumer marketing and merchandising business.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACT:  

Tom Caraccioli, Sportsman Channel, P: 212.852.6646; tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

 

 

Sportsman Channel Travels Down Under in Search of Rusa Deer on “Petersen’s Hunting Adventures” on Sunday, May 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

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NEW BERLIN, WI (May 8, 2014) – Brittany Boddington, co-host of Petersen’s Hunting Adventures, gears up for her first-ever bowhunting adventure in Australia, where her prey, a rusa deer, awaits. The deer are plentiful but, with little bowhunting experience, Boddington must decide if she is up for the challenge. Discover if Boddington can arrow a rusa deer on this week’s episode of Petersen’s Hunting Adventures exclusively on Sportsman Channel, Sunday, May 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Boddington begins her first bowhunt in the Australian Outback with excitement and uncertainty. When a less-than-ideal outcome results from hunting in a tree stand and from behind a blind, Boddington begins stalking the deer on foot instead.

The hunt continues and, after Boddington has an opportunity to get a few rounds of practice shooting in, her confidence rises. A rusa deer is in sight, and her persistence could pay off, if she successfully closes the distance.

Follow and learn about Petersen’s Hunting Adventures on Twitter and Facebook:

https://twitter.com/@HuntingMag

https://www.facebook.com/PetersensHuntingMag

To find Sportsman Channel in your area, visit the Channel Finder: http://sportsmanchannel2.viewerlink.tv/.

About Sportsman Channel:Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising 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. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation’s military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households.Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).

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MEDIA CONTACTS: 

Tom Caraccioli, Sportsman Channel, P: 212.852.6646; tcaraccioli@thesportsmanchannel.com

Ryan Nolan, Sportsman Channel, P: 262.432.9100 ex 117; rnolan@thesportsmanchannel.com

 

Greenlandic Adventures on Sportsman Channel’s “Bowhunter TV” Friday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

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NEW BERLIN, WI (January 23, 2014) – Breathtaking mountains and monstrous glaciers serve as a spectacular backdrop for Curt Wells and friends’ first-ever Greenlandic muskox and caribou hunt on this week’s Bowhunter TV airing exclusively on Sportsman Channel. Wells uses the barren terrain to his advantage in hopes of becoming the first modern bowhunter to take a Greenlandic Caribou. Travel abroad with Wells on Bowhunter TV on Sportsman Channel, Friday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Catch a sneak peak of this week’s hunt online at Sportsman Channel: http://bit.ly/1f7iHtw

After traveling by land, air and sea, Wells and friends arrive in Greenland.  The stakes are high, as Wells attempts to take a muskox and become the first modern bowhunter to take a Greenlandic caribou. “It’s not often one gets to stalk big game with a massive glacier as a backdrop,” said Wells, co-host of Bowhunter TV. “It was a spectacular bowhunting adventure.”

Uncertainty rises as the prey in sight suddenly disappears. But the spontaneity of the hunt is what drives Wells to continue tracking amidst the incredible scenery. “This was one of my favorite stalks of all time,” said Wells. “We definitely were hoping that all of the preparation and travel it took to get there would be worth it in the end.”

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