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Outdoor Industry Veteran, Mike Carney, Appointed as President & CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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DENVER, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) announces the appointment of Mike Carney as the new President & Chief Executive Officer. A familiar face at OSG with a rich history in the outdoor media landscape, Carney previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer within the company.

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  • New Head of Outdoor Sportsman Group to Oversee Best-In-Class Television Networks, MyOutdoorTV and Leading Industry Publications
    DENVER, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) announces the appointment of Mike Carney as the new President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Carney's depth of knowledge and understanding of the outdoor industry positions him as the ideal leader to spearhead innovation and growth at Outdoor Sportsman Group.
  • "I am honored to step into the role of President & CEO at Outdoor Sportsman Group," said Mike Carney.
  • In his new role as President & CEO, Carney will lead strategic initiatives that align with Outdoor Sportsman Group's overarching goals of entertaining, educating and empowering the outdoor community.

FreeCast Special Offer Brings Even More Value to Value Channels

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing special pricing on its Value Channels subscription package. For a limited time, Value Channels will be available for $30 a year. Those who purchase a one-year subscription will pay the equivalent of $2.50 per month, a more than 60% savings over the normal $6.99 per month pricing, with the discount locked in for an entire year.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing special pricing on its Value Channels subscription package.
  • For a limited time, Value Channels will be available for $30 a year.
  • Value Channels is FreeCast's virtual pay-TV package, bringing a selection of family pay channels and unlimited cloud DVR together for an attractive low price.
  • Subscriptions to Value Channels also include the base FreeCast service, formerly known as SelectTV.

Major League Fishing and Bass Pro Shops Announce Historic 5-Year Sponsorship Extension

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Bass Pro Shops will also remain the title sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour through 2028.

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  • Bass Pro Shops will also remain the title sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour through 2028.
  • Bass Pro Shops will also remain the title sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour through 2028.
  • "We’re extremely proud of our long-term partnership with Bass Pro Shops, and we’ve enjoyed building the Bass Pro Tour, REDCREST, Heavy Hitters and the Team Series alongside them.
  • The sponsorship agreement marks an extension of the original five-year agreement that Bass Pro Shops signed in 2019 when the MLF Bass Pro Tour was initially launched.

Holiday Media Campaign to Highlight Mental and Social Wellness Benefits of Recreational Fishing

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Get Folks Fishing Foundation (GFF) is launching its annual holiday media outreach campaign, featuring the Discovery Channel TV special, 'It's a Lunkerville Fishmas', bringing awareness to the mental and social health benefits of recreational fishing.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct.28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Get Folks Fishing Foundation (GFF) is launching its annual holiday media outreach campaign, featuring the Discovery Channel TV special, 'It's a Lunkerville Fishmas', bringing awareness to the mental and social health benefits of recreational fishing.
  • With TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts becoming popular video delivery formats for social media, GFF is increasing its social media publishing during the months of November and December, with special emphasis on short content under 1 minute.
  • These new platforms allow businesses to create engaging short-form videos that are perfect for the busy holiday season.
  • For more information, please visit https://getfolksfishing.org/partner-with-us
    Anthea Liontos, Get Folks Fishing Foundation Inc., 1 (917) 512-8625, [email protected]
    SOURCE Get Folks Fishing Foundation Inc.

Three-Peat! Dustin Connell Goes Back-to-Back, Wins Third Bass Pro Tour Event of the Season at Bally Bet Stage Seven at Mille Lacs Lake Presented by Minn Kota

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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To end the season this way at one of my favorite lakes I love Mille Lacs, Connell went on to say.

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  • To end the season this way at one of my favorite lakes I love Mille Lacs, Connell went on to say.
  • The top 10 pros from Bally Bet Stage Seven on Mille Lacs Lake Presented by Minn Kota finished:
    Overall, there were 130 scorable bass weighing 476 pounds, 7 ounces caught by the final 10 pros on Thursday.
  • The Bally Bet Stage Seven on Mille Lacs Lake Presented by Minn Kota featured anglers competing with a 2-pound minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable.
  • Television coverage of the Bally Bet Stage Seven on Mille Lacs Lake Presented by Minn Kota will premiere as a two-hour episode at 7 a.m.

Dustin Connell Claims Third Career Victory at MLF Bass Pro Tour Fox Rent A Car Stage Six at Cayuga Lake Presented by Googan Baits

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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Id only been here once before I came here a couple of years ago for an MLF Cup event on Cayuga, Connell continued.

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  • Id only been here once before I came here a couple of years ago for an MLF Cup event on Cayuga, Connell continued.
  • The victory tied Connell with Tennessee pro Ott DeFoe for second-most career wins on the Bass Pro Tour all-time list with three.
  • The Fox Rent A Car Stage Six on Cayuga Lake Presented by Googan Baits featured anglers competing with a 2-pound minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable.
  • Television coverage of the Fox Rent A Car Stage Six on Cayuga Lake Presented by Googan Baits will premiere as a two-hour episode at 7 a.m.

Acclaimed Series A Fishing Story With Ronnie Green Continues to Garner Awards and Premieres a New One-Hour Special

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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The hit syndicated series continues to build success and win awards, recently winning nine Telly Awards this year for the craft of cinematography, editing, and use of music.

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  • The hit syndicated series continues to build success and win awards, recently winning nine Telly Awards this year for the craft of cinematography, editing, and use of music.
  • A Fishing Story with Ronnie Green is currently airing on Outdoor Channel, NBC Sports Bay Area, Bally Sports, NESN and World Fishing Network, which is available to over 100 million households.
  • The special features multiple guests with Green, including comedians Lavell Crawford, Nephew Tommy, Arnez J, and Bishop Carlton Pearson.
  • Sharing the exciting, meditative, communal and personal nature of fishing with audiences everywhere, Ronnie Green is the charismatic host of A Fishing Story with Ronnie Green.

Alabama’s Ryan Salzman Earns First MLF Bass Pro Tour Win at General Tire Stage Five on Watts Bar Lake Presented by Covercraft

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Moments later, time expired and Salzman was announced the General Tire Stage Five Champion on Watts Bar Lake.

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  • Moments later, time expired and Salzman was announced the General Tire Stage Five Champion on Watts Bar Lake.
  • The top 10 pros at the General Tire Stage Five on Watts Bar Lake Presented by Covercraft finished:
    Overall, there were 65 scorable bass weighing 136 pounds, 15 ounces caught by the final 10 pros Thursday.
  • The General Tire Stage Five on Watts Bar Lake Presented by Covercraft featured anglers competing with a 1-pound, 8-ounce minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable.
  • Television coverage of the General Tire Stage Five on Watts Bar Lake Presented by Covercraft will premiere at 7 a.m.

Wrangler® Reels in Fishing Styles with New ATG Wrangler AnglerTM Collection and Will Serve as the Official Sponsor of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour in 2022

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The collection is a direct response to increased interest in recreational fishing over the past few years, specifically among casual fisherman.
  • Aligning with the launch of the ATG Wrangler Angler Collection, Wrangler has aligned itself as a sponsor of Major League Fishing , the worlds largest tournament fishing organization and premier outdoor entertainment brand.
  • Wrangler will serve as the Official Sponsor of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour.
  • Apparel from the ATG Wrangler Angler Collection is available on Wrangler.com and at retailers nationwide, including Amazon.

Alabama’s Jesse Wiggins Wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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The top 10 pros from the Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat finished:

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  • The top 10 pros from the Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat finished:
    Overall there were 49 scorable bass weighing 134 pounds, 7 ounces caught by the final 10 pros Thursday.
  • The Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat featured anglers competing with a 2-pound minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable.
  • The Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat was hosted by Central Missouris Tri-County Lodging Association , the Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Council and BassingBob.com .
  • Television coverage of the Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat will premiere as two two-hour episodes at 7 a.m.