Checkpoint Radio Added In Three Big Markets

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WESTWOOD ONE's "CHECKPOINT RADIO" syndicated eSports and gaming show has been added at three new affiliates.  Adding the weekly show, hosted by NATE BENDER, ROBBIE LANDIS, NORRIS HOWARD, and JOE SLOAN, are BEASLEY Sports WPEN (97.5 THE FANATIC)/PHILADELPHIA, GOW MEDIA Sports KFNC (ESPN 97.5 FM)/HOUSTON, and HUBBARD Sports WXOS (101 ESPN)/ST. LOUIS.

“CHECKPOINT RADIO is the only national show that connects radio stations and listeners to the explosive energy around esports. According to NEWZOO, this year esports will grow to $696 million in revenue, a year-over-year increase of 41%. Brand investment is predicted to grow to $1.5 billion by 2020. This is a space you want to be in,” said WESTWOOD ONE President and CUMULUS MEDIA EVP, Corporate Marketing SUZANNE GRIMES. “WESTWOOD ONE is the undeniable leader in Sports Programming, and we know esports is an important sector for affiliates and advertisers.”
 
CHECKPOINT RADIO Managing Partner and sports radio consultant RICK SCOTT added, “We are excited at the rapid growth of CHECKPOINT RADIO in so many quality and big markets. It’s a testament to the quality and appeal of the show and the passionate crew working to put it together.”

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