Sportsman Channel “Goes Big” with Addition to DIRECTV NOW
January 22, 2018
Outdoor Lifestyle Network Sees Growth with Launch on Streaming Platform
DENVER (January 22, 2018) – Sportsman Channel recently launched on DIRECTV NOW’s “Go Big” streaming platform package.
DIRECTV NOW is a streaming service with 120+ live channels that offers breaking news, sporting events, live programming and access to thousands of hours of on-demand titles. DIRECTV NOW currently covers more than 80 percent of the United States with at least one live local channel. You can stream live content over your wired or wireless internet connection on a variety of devices. No boxes. No annual contracts or credit checks required.
“We are excited to continue to add growth in all areas of our programming and content distribution,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “This is another example of how Outdoor Sportsman Group – and its networks including Sportsman Channel – continue to adapt and grow within the ever-changing media landscape. Distributors understand our programming has a distinct appeal and are not only adding our networks in high-definition (HD) but also including them in their emerging technology platforms.”
Sportsman Channel joins other networks including: FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, HGTV, TBS, CNN and others on DIRECTV NOW.
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 sportsmanchannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. #MyOutdoorTV
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
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