This captures Grylls Jnrs first-ever BASE jumping expedition in Mongolia.
Theyll also recap kite-surfing and mountaineering trips and Arctic explorations.
A portion of net proceeds from Outdoors+ will go to the World Lands Trust.
Episode of ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ featuring Shaquille O’NealBen Simms/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images
Outdoors.com will operate independently of Grylls production house The Natural Studios, which he launched with Banijay in 2019.
We expect to purchase additional assets and consolidate them into Outdoors.com as opportunities present themselves, he added.
Read the full Q&A here…
Bear Grylls
DEADLINE: Why did you move into digital media ownership with the acquisition of Outdoors.com?
Our goal is to be the ultimate destination for everything adventure.
We are here to empower, equip and inspire.
To be the ultimate trusted home of adventure, and making the outdoors fun and accessible.
DEADLINE: What are your ambitions for Outdoors+?
Initially, Outdoors+ will be a members-only community.
We are intently focused on driving engagement and meaningful interactions between our experts and members.
Later this year, we will be launching Outdoors+-specific content with some of our key experts.
DEADLINE:How are you selecting the talent for this venture?
DEADLINE: How many shows will you be commissioning for the platform every year?
DEADLINE: Will you look to buy other digital entertainment services?
I have amazing partners in the team at Savage Ventures on Outdoors.com.
They are incredible consumer internet operators who specialize in asset acquisitions.
We expect to purchase additional assets and consolidate them into Outdoors.com as opportunities present themselves.
DEADLINE: How are you monetizing Outdoors.com?
Savage Ventures executes a proven digital playbook on all of their media properties.
We will leverage their existing business chassis to monetize commerce-friendly content via social, search and subscription.
DEADLINE: How often will you appear on Outdoors.com?
In terms of my focus, this is it.
DEADLINE: How will the original content stand out?
Its going to be very personal and true to my core values.
DEADLINE: Will Outdoors.com be a niche streaming service or can you compete with bigger rivals in the space?
We want Outdoors to be the ultimate destination for everything adventure and out-in-the-wild.
Our goals here is to empower and inspire while also expanding our reach.
