Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, and theUnion Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) announced today a new TV series dedicated to the American worker, Brotherhood Outdoors. The 26-week series premieres onJune 30 at 8 p.m. ET and will showcase the outdoor passions of blue collar workers from around the country.
This is the next step in an unparalleled multimedia partnership between Sportsman Channel, InterMedia Outdoors and USA. Since 2010, the partnership has given a voice to millions of Union sportsmen and women by generating numerous multi-platform content and marketing components including on-air, digital, on-demand, print, social media, and event-marketing.
Hosted by noted outdoorsman Tom Ackerman, Brotherhood Outdoors puts American workers in the spotlight, giving them the opportunity to join Tom for a quality outfitted North American trip of their choosing or to act as Tom’s guide, taking him to their favorite hunting or fishing location.
“With millions of Union members participating in hunting, shooting and fishing activities, Brotherhood Outdoors is a strong addition to our third quarter lineup,” said Sportsman Channel CEO Gavin Harvey. “It perfectly demonstrates our shared commitment to conservation and outdoor heritage.”
The first season includes a mix of electrical workers, pipefitters, sheet metal workers, fire fighters, painters and more, who pursue elk, waterfowl, deer, antelope and various fresh and saltwater fishing species. Viewers will get an intimate glimpse into the lives of these unique, blue-collar characters, their passion for the outdoors and their desire to make a difference.
“We are extremely proud of our members and their involvement in conservation efforts in their communities,” said USA Executive Director Fred Myers. “Partnering with the Sportsman Channel allows us to honor some of the hardest working men and women in the country by showcasing their enthusiasm for the great outdoors on national TV.”
Seasoned outdoorsman, Tom Ackerman, brings a lifetime of outdoors experience toBrotherhood Outdoors. Former host of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Escape to the Wild series for three seasons, Tom is a member of Safari Club International, the National Rifle Association and Federation of Fly Fishing. He also developed a successful fly-fishing school for L.L. Bean and launched his own travel arrangement company in Maine. Tom spends his free time hiking, camping, hunting and fishing with his family.
About USA:
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance is a hunting and fishing based conservation organization for Union members, retirees and their families. The USA unites the Union community to expand and improve hunting and fishing access and wildlife habitat throughout North America through programs like Boots on the Ground, which connects highly skilled Union volunteers with conservation projects in critical need of manpower. Learn more at www.UnionSportsmen.org. Find us on Facebook atfacebook.com/unionsportsmen or Twitter at twitter.com/unionsportsmen.
About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visithttp://www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (http://www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook,http://www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App athttp://www.itunes.com/appstore
