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Beasley Media Group Officially Launches Esports Initiative


Beasley Sports XP
Beasley Sports XP

Beasley Media Group is launching the company's new Esports initiative, Beasley XP and the acquisition of the only internationally syndicated Esports gaming lifestyle radio show, "Checkpoint Radio." The weekly two-hour show that is also found on the twitch platform, features co-hosts Nathan Bender, Norris Howard, Robbie Landis and Joe Sloan. It can currently be heard on co-owned WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub) Boston, and WPEN-FM (97.5 The Fanatic) Philadelphia as well as 58 other markets across the U.S. and Canada on Westwood One.

"Our company is excited to enter the growing arena of Esports," said Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley. "It's a great way for us to reach future generations of listeners as we continue to focus on new and innovative ways to grow and transform the way we do business as a company."

"Beasley Media Group is committed to great content creation and content acquisition," added Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation Buzz Knight. "Adding Checkpoint to our roster brings us into the innovative world of Esports."

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