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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking to expand its already formidable presence in the powersports market, GEICO has announced a partnership with Major League Fishing, a newly formed competition featuring 24 of the world's top professional bass anglers. Major League Fishing offers made-for-television events designed to be more exciting and dramatic than conventional bass fishing tournaments. Utilizing real-time leaderboards in each boat and unlimited fish...

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special one-time cash distribution of $0.25 per share to stockholders. The distribution will be payable on December 30, 2011 to stockholders of record on December 24, 2011. "Our strong financial condition gives us the opportunity to once again reward our stockholders for their ongoing support," stated Roger Werner, President...

TULSA, Okla., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When seven-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year and four-time Bassmaster Classic champ Kevin VanDam competes for the MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING title, something about his competitive look will be familiar. He will be fishing in a Nitro boat. VanDam said he feels "right at home" knowing that Bass Pro Shops and Nitro boats have agreed to become a sponsor of MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING, the recently formed partnership between Outdoor Channel and 24 of...

TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2011 after the close of regular trading hours on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Management will host its regular quarterly investor conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day to review the Company's financial performance. Investment professionals and shareholders are invited to participate in the...

TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, The World Leader In Outdoor Entertainment, today announced that it has achieved international distribution of 4.5 million full time global subscribers just one year after launching two overseas networks. Through a series of strategic partnerships with Chello Zone and Multi Channels Asia (MCA), subscribers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific, now have access to Outdoor Channel's best-in-class fishing,...

TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced that the network will be offered through the broadly distributed Digital Preferred tier throughout New England communities served by Comcast beginning September 29th. XFINITY customers in Greater Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts; Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Burlington, Vermont will now have greater access to Outdoor Channel's...

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its fifth annual "Gear Up and Go!" national sweepstakes. This year's highly-anticipated cross-platform promotion runs from October 1st through October 31st - just in time to kick off hunting season. Gear Up and Go! is filled with an array of giveaways worth thousands of dollars that have been furnished by numerous Outdoor Channel advertising partners. Throughout...

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced that effective September 29, 2011, the network's industry leading outdoor adventure programming will be available to an additional 90,000 RCN subscribers in major cities throughout the Northeast, Midwest and South. Residents of New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, D.C. will soon enjoy the excitement and thrills that Outdoor Channel has to offer in both...

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader In Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of its fourth quarter (Q4) programming line-up, produced in 100 percent high definition (HD). Kicking off the week of September 26th, the network will air some of its most popular shows with several returning with new episodes. The network is also introducing two all-new specials, created and produced exclusively for Outdoor Channel. Throughout 2011, Outdoor Channel...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel, America's Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that select programming from the network is now available on Verizon Video from Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless customers can view video of Outdoor Channel's greatest hunting, fishing and other outdoor adventures while on the go. Season after season, Outdoor Channel airs action-packed shows that capture the excitement of the great outdoors by taking...