Harry Vested Turns to Ted Turner for Inspiration

April 18, 2014 - PRLog -- Ted Turner is the founder of the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour cable news channel. Turner created CNN in 1980.

"We won't be signing off until the world ends," Turner once said. "We'll be on, and we will cover the end of the world, live, and that will be our last event."

His idea of a 24-hour news channel launched a wave of followers and it is Ted Turner's bold actions and thinking that inspires Harry Vested, CEO of Gravity Collection, an extreme sports digital media company.

Gravity Collection is one of the largest and most awarded collection of television and film content.  The Gravity Collection branded channel and apps will showcase hundreds of hours of top action and outdoor sports programming as well as live events.  This includes originally produced television content feature films, shorts, and clips from the worlds best producers and filmmakers in the action or sports genre.

Gravity Collection’s plan to expand its national and global reach with key acquisition programming, distribution, and branding. Since 2005, it has gathered an outstanding library and is one of the largest content providers of action sports. The collection includes almost the entire spectrum of extreme physical activity including skiing, mountain biking, hang gliding, surfing, snowboarding, B.A.S.E. jumping,  wind surfing, kite surfing, rock climbing and anything else classified as a sport.

“Action sports in China are experiencing a growth phase now," said Vested. "From the content and athletes to the events and brands, establishing a presence in Beijing will support the company’s growth initiative in this market and throughout Asia."

Gravity Collection's mission is to deliver the largest library of best-in-class action and outdoor sports films, original content and live events to a global audience.  Since its establishment in 2005, it has the purpose of acquiring vast amounts of action sports content with the main intention of displaying the content to a wide market of followers on various platforms.  Gravity Collection Inc. represents the interests of some of the most influential filmmakers and recognizable brands by maximizing value through comprehensive multi-platform rights.

Harry Vested reviews the content of his library with no complaints. Harry Vested strives to bring attention where it is deserved. Not only does he capture the talent of notable athletes, but also shines the spotlight on the undeniably gifted, yet underrated athletes around the world.

When he isn't engaging in extreme sports himself or traveling the world, Harry Vested spends time with his wife, Beve Dowlen Vested. Beve Vested is Harry Vested's motivation, insipiration and infatuation. Harry and Beve Vested partake in the most extreme sport of them all: taking risks together.

Other influences who inspire Harry Vested include Walt Disney, the original ESPN founders, Bill and Scott Rasmussen and Howard Cosell, all of whom have heavily impacted their chosen field of work with bold ideas, persistence and dedication.