May 6, 2008
Charter Communications has renewed its distribution agreement with the Outdoor Channel. The deal will allow the cable channel’s 30.8 million cable and satellite subscribers to access its programming.
Tom Hornish, chief operating officer at Outdoor Channel, spoke about the deal saying, “Charter's markets perfectly align with Outdoor Channel's target audience of outdoor enthusiasts. This is an excellent opportunity for both organizations to deliver high quality outdoor programming to an audience that truly appreciates the great outdoors."
Outdoor Channel Popular Programming
Outdoor Channel provides entertainment for its audience by creating primetime categories such as hunting, fishing, off-road motorsports, or Western lifestyle. Programming within the different categories air on different weeknights. The cable network is known for such shows as Realtree Outdoors, Dock Dogs, Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures, and Scent Lok's Gettin' Close with Lee &Tiffany.
The channel’s programs can be viewed on multiple platforms via Charter including high definition and video-on-demand. With the launch of the Outdoor Channel’s newly designed website, www.outdoorchannel.com, viewers can also watch the channel’s program online. Outdoor Channel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.
Outdoor Channel Founded for Outdoorsmen
When the Outdoor Channel was founded, its intent was to offer programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen at every skill level. Founded by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen, the channel promotes such traditional outdoor activities as fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. The channel’s programs target traditional sportsmen of all ages with a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.
