Outdoor Channel Renews Headend in the Sky (HITS) Distribution Contract

Outdoor Channel Renews Headend in the Sky (HITS) Distribution Contract

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, announced today that the network renewed its contract with Comcast Media Center's HITS Quantum service.

HITS delivers more than 280 digital video and audio television programming services in HD and standard definition to over 400 cable MSO affiliates who operate more than 2,000 local cable operation sites across America. Outdoor Channel is currently distributed to over 7 million households via HITS.

"HITS is an ideal partner for Outdoor Channel by providing reliable and outstanding service to its customers," said Randy Brown, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Outdoor Channel. "Now, HITS affiliates will continue to have access to the best outdoor programming as well as the quality and clarity of Outdoor Channel HD."

Outdoor Channel recently re-launched its HD offering by simulcasting. All of the network's original programming is being shot in HD, including marquee titles like Adventures Abroad and Tarpon of Boca.

About Outdoor Channel

Outdoor Channel is America's Leader in Outdoor TV, offering programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle. The network can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic new website. Outdoor Channel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OUTD). For more information about Outdoor Channel, please visit http://www.outdoorchannel.com/.

Source: Outdoor Channel

CONTACT: Angela Hein of Bob Gold & Associates, Inc., +1-310-784-1040,
angela@bobgoldpr.com, for Outdoor Channel

Web site: http://www.outdoorchannel.com/

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