![]() ![]() With RTM's strategy to distribute its content through multiple TV and digital outlets, the company will announce additional partnerships during 2014.The cable channel now known as Spike originated in 1983, but back then it was called The Nashville Network. "We are streaming over 5.3 million minutes of how-to video monthly, and 44% of that is consumed on mobile devices." After our how-to shows air on cable, they are streamed with product links to sponsor sites," said RTM's VP of Marketing and Digital Matt Hawkins. "We are also growing our online distribution. RTM's team of expert auto hosts – Kevin Tetz, Ryan Shand, Ian Johnson, Joe Elmore, Tommy Boshers, Mike Galley and John Bouchard will continue delivering the most creditable auto tech content on television. "Courtney will interview motorsports personalities, industry leaders and celebrity builders from the new PowerNation set at our tech center studio in Franklin, TN." "We are also very excited to announce Courtney Hansen will host this new block," added RTM COO Patty St. With the announcement that RTM secured distribution on NBC Sports Network, which reaches 80 million cable subscribers, the new PowerNation block will launch to more homes than any programming in RTM's 27-year history. RTM's PowerNation shows address key market niches - Engine Power (performance), Truck Tech (light truck), Detroit Muscle (early and late model muscle cars) and Xtreme Off-Road (4x4 fabrication). We will rollout our four new PowerNation shows in January to their 60 million US households," said RTM President Joe St. "We are excited to team up with a premier brand like CBS Sports Network. RTM Productions announces it has added CBS Sports Network as an additional cable partner to air the company's new PowerNation auto block in 2014. ![]() We'll miss you as we miss Pinks, Pass Time, etc, etc. I will likely never have the resources to build a Ranger like some of you guys here have, but seeing the build threads and other pics gives me ideas that I can use according to my budget to enhance my truck and make it more useful and fun. That's one of the coolest things about TRS to me. Granted, not everyone has the cash and tools to do everything seen there, but the ideas could be adapted to many projects in progress. The thing about such dying breeds that appealed to me was that anyone, with a few extra bucks, a place and tools to work with, and some imagination and mechanical skill could participate in the fun and benefit from the knowledge the programming provided. Speed Network and Fuel TV fell by the wayside earlier this year, and now Power Block has come to an end. The list of programming for guys (typically - not to leave out any female gearhead types) NOT featuring men in tight pants running into each other on purpose is getting mighty short. I had the chance to hang with Ian at a Crawl event in Bowling Green, he's a pretty Kool guy to talk to and be around. The new website launched today at so check it out, and as always post up here and I will answer any and all questions." Xtreme Off Road will be on Sunday Morning, but will also repeated during the week.Īlthough this means a lot of changes, trust me I will do my best to represent our "sport". ![]() Starting December 28th I will have a new show called Xtreme Off Road, that will air on CBS Sports, and NBC Sports. Now with the sad news that Xtreme 4x4 is off the air, I do have some good news. You can always watch the past shows online at To everyone who has watched the show I want to say thank you for the support over the years.įor all the vendors who provided product in order for me to build the off road creations I also want to say thanks. ![]() Spike TV has decided to no longer carry the Powerblock so Xtreme 4x4 ends this year. "Now before everyone gets upset these things happen. Good news is Ian is continuing power block on a local station, CBS & NBC. That explains why it went absent two weekends ago and its been reruns since. Ian Johnson just stated on pirate two nights ago that spike tv has decided to cancel power block tv. ![]()
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