Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Break Into Top 20 Among All Basic Cable Channels with Men 25-54
August 9, 2018
DENVER (August 9, 2018) – Independent television networks Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel don’t often find themselves compared in viewership statistics with the likes of NBC Sports Network, Fox, NatGeo, ESPN, NFL Network, MLB Network, NBATV, History or Golf Channel, to name a few more highly-distributed networks.
In the recent Nielsen Marketplace 3Q18* viewers per viewing household (VPVH) report measuring the key demographic Men 25-54, Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel rank among the Top 20 competitive networks in all basic cable. Outdoor Channel ranks 15th in M25-54 VPVH, up 18 positions from last year, and Sportsman Channel ranks 18th on the list, up 47 positions from last year’s ranking in the same metric.
“This may be a surprising development to some in the television industry, but it is not to us,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Our programming initiatives, acquisitions and development of original programming and overall brands in the marketplace are helping more viewers find our channels. As a result, and proof from this report, men in the key, sought-after demographic are flocking to our networks. We couldn’t be happier considering the other networks we share the Top 20 with have much more overall distribution.”
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 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. #IAmSportsman. #MyOutdoorTV
*Source: Nielsen Marketbreaks; 3Q18 to-date (7/2-7/22/18); Live+7 data; M25-54 VPVH Rank among all basic cable networks; Competitive Set shown. OUTD/SPMN rank vs. last year (3Q17 to-date 6/26-7/16/17)
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