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OMAHA, Neb . (September 23, 2011) - Rural Media Group, Inc. has announced the launch of a new corporate division for the international distribution and sale of both its programming and RURAL TV, The World’s Rural Channel.  To facilitate broader sales and open up its brands to the global TV market, Rural Media Group has created a custom web site (www.ruralmediainternational.com) styled specifically for TV content buyers, platform owners, global networks and broadcasters.  

Designed with the buyer in mind, this new website offers full program descriptions, screeners and complete episode information making it a one-stop-shop for programming designed to cultivate and nourish the country lifestyle.  The new corporate website allows content buyers to easily access Rural Media Group’s unique program library containing more than 55 original series and 3,000 hours of family-friendly programming focused on equestrian lifestyle, western sports, music, news, agribusiness and country living.   

“We look forward to sharing our passion for the rural lifestyle with people from across the globe and to fill the void left by other urban-based channels,” said Gatsby Gottsch, executive vice-president of Rural Media Group.  “Over the past ten years, we have received tremendous interest from countries around the world to add our popular programs to their lineup and our new RMG international division and website will help us do just that.” 

Programs from Rural Media Group’s library are currently airing in more than 45 million homes around the world including the United States, Puerto Rico, Holland, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia.  “Rural Media Group hopes that the launch of the international distribution division will strengthen these current partnerships and create new global partnerships, which will expand our brands worldwide,” added Gottsch. 

“Our programming has mass appeal both for its wholesome, family-friendly entertainment value and as a much-needed source of information about agricultural practices, skills and thoughtful rural development. This is programming that is perfectly matched for the times we’re living in today” stated Sarah Chase, Director of International Distribution. 

About Rural Media Group, Inc:

Rural Media Group, Inc. (RMG) is a privately held Delaware-based “C” corporation, which owns and operates the world’s largest portfolio combining rural-based satellite/cable delivered media and entertainment companies.  Launched in December 2000 and now in its 10th year of broadcasting, RFD-TV is the first 24-hour television channel dedicated to servicing the needs and interests of rural America with programming focused on agriculture, equine and rural lifestyle, along with traditional country music and entertainment. Production originates in studios located in Nashville, Tennessee, for RFD-TV, RFD HD, and RURAL TV, the company’s new international channel. RFD-TV The Magazine now has more than 70,000 paid subscribers for its bi-monthly publication, and the company continues to operate “RFD-TV The Theatre” in Branson, Missouri. For more information, visit www.ruralmediainternational.com. 

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For more information, please contact Sarah Chase at Rural Media Group, Inc.:

+49 (0)160 842 5167 / sarah@ruraltv.tv