Tuesday, August 19, 2014

GCI Cable Launches Sportsman Channel HD

NEW BERLIN, WI - - Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American Sportsmen and women, has announced the network launched on the high definition (HD) platform of GCI's Digital Variety package on Thursday, August 14.

This latest expansion comes on the heels of Sportsman Channel's five-fold proliferation of new customers in Alaska and the network's continued growth surge. Sportsman Channel (SD) launched on GCI in Alaska on August 1.

"The opportunity to enjoy Sportsman Channel HD content on GCI in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Palmer and Wasilla is a welcome development in the growth surge of the network in Alaska," said Nory LeBrun, head of affiliate sales for Sportsman Channel. "Sportsman HD brings viewers closer to the action while hunting, fishing and shooting in some of the most interesting and scenic parts of the world. Viewers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Palmer and Wasilla will undoubtedly find Sportsman programs the best in outdoor lifestyle viewing as a result."

Sportsman Channel HD is available to GCI Variety subscribers on Channel 746.

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, (www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (wwww.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).