Outdoor Channel recently announced increases in its viewership with new high definition distribution growth in the United States and AMC Networks International. More and more viewers across the United States and Europe are continuing to watch the Outdoors Channel.
“The growth and interest in outdoor lifestyle programming is not only embraced in the United States, but also in Europe,” said Jim Liberatore, CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks. “As the genre grows worldwide, Outdoor Channel – and its sister channels Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network – plan to provide what U.S. audiences have already come to know – the best outdoor lifestyle programming in the world.”
The deal reflects the growing popularity of the outdoor television lifestyle genre and viewers’ desires to experience adventure and excitement through the eyes of experts in the field. International growth in viewership continues to grow with Outdoor Channel experiencing a four year compounded growth of almost 46 percent that includes carriage in nearly 15 million households. The spectacular vistas and locations in which shows travel help create an exhilarating experience for the vast, passionate, enthusiastic and worldwide viewership.
Check local listings or visit www.OutdoorChannel.com/ChannelFinder to find the network in your area.
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 received by more than 40 million U.S. households – 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 AMC Networks International – Zone
AMC Networks International – Zone is a leading international broadcaster and distributor of thirteen thematic television channels across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The diverse portfolio includes AMC, Sundance Channel, Eva, Extreme Sports Channel, MGM Channel and preschool channel JimJam together with joint venture and partnership channels: Outdoor Channel & Polsat JimJam, plus CBS Drama, CBS Action, CBS Reality, CBS Europa and Horror Channel with CBS Studios International. The consolidated and joint venture channels reach audiences in more than 160 million homes across over 140 countries and in 25 languages. AMC Networks International – Zone is a business unit of AMC Networks International which delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming to more than 140 countries and territories, including Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. For more information visit http://www.amcnetworks.com/amcni.