Checkpoint Radio Heats Up
Westwood One and Checkpoint Radio, the first, nationally syndicated radio show dedicated to the world of eSports and gaming, announces the addition of WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia, WXOS (101 ESPN)/St Louis and KFNC (ESPN 97.5)/Houston, joining previously added markets Toronto, Denver, Phoenix, Vancouver, BC, Tampa, Montreal, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Rochester and Orlando. Hosted by Nate Bender, Robbie Landis, Norris Howard, and Joe Sloan, Checkpoint Radio features insights, news, interviews and updates designed specifically for the video game and eSports fan.
“Checkpoint Radio is the only national show that connects radio stations and listeners to the explosive energy around eSports,” said Suzanne Grimes, EVP of Corporate Marketing, Cumulus Media and President of Westwood One. “Westwood One is the undeniable leader in Sports Programming, and we know esports is an important sector for affiliates and advertisers.”
The two-hour weekly show airs from Thursday afternoon anytime through Sunday. Checkpoint Radio also produces the eSports Minute, which airs weekdays between 6am-midnight and a podcast featuring exclusive content not heard on the radio show. Want to know more? Contact Rich Burg at 212-824-2994 or rburg@westwoodone.com.
