Mike Carney has been appointed as the new President & Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG). Carney, a well-known figure at OSG with extensive experience in the outdoor media space, most recently served as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.
In his new capacity as president, Carney will continue to steer the direction of OSG’s vast portfolio of top brand publications in addition to managing and supervising Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and World Fishing Network. This move will bolster OSG’s commitment to providing top-notch programming to outdoor fans worldwide by strengthening its broadcast, SVOD, digital, social, and print presence.
With over 20 years of experience in editorial content creation, sales, brand marketing, and consumer goods sales management, Mike Carney brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the role. Carney is the perfect leader to drive innovation and expansion at Outdoor Sportsman Group because of his extensive expertise and comprehension of the outdoor sector.
According to Steve Smith, President of KSE Media Ventures, Mike Carney is a well-respected professional in the outdoor sports media area who has demonstrated his dedication and competence on a regular basis. His elevation to the position of President and CEO is a testament to our faith in his ability to see and strategically plan for our changing platforms. His extensive experience in hunting, shooting, and fishing, combined with his in-depth knowledge of the market’s dynamics, history, and the key elements influencing consumer behavior, puts him in a prime position to lead us in providing our partners with creative and effective solutions.
Carney’s prior accomplishments attest to his capacity for strong leadership and steadfast dedication to the goals and values of the company. With his elevation, OSG will enter a new period where it will take advantage of digital trends and cultivate relationships with its large user base.
Mike Carney stated that he was honored to take on the position of President & CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group. As we continue to inspire and feed the interests of outdoor enthusiasts worldwide with our premium content across all of our established legacy and emerging media platforms, he looks forward to leading our incredibly talented staff.
As President and CEO, Carney will oversee strategic initiatives that support the core objectives of Outdoor Sportsman Group, which include empowering, educating, and entertaining the outdoor community. In order to further the goals of OSG’s group, he will be instrumental in spotting and seizing new market trends, growing the company’s digital and streaming presence, and fortifying industry ties.
Concerning Outdoor Sportsman Group: The top media and entertainment companies in the world catering to outdoor adventure seekers make up Outdoor Sportsman Group. It features MOTV, the top subscription streaming platform in the world designed for fans of the outdoor lifestyle, Sportsman Channel (Canada), Outdoor Channel, and World Fishing Network, three of the top multichannel networks. The Group also includes 20 premier websites, such as OutdoorChannelPlus.com, and 15 outdoor periodicals, such as Guns & Ammo, Game & Fish, Petersen’s HUNTING, and In-Fisherman. Additionally, Winnercomm, a television production company, is a part of Outdoor Sportsman Group.
