Time Warner SportsChannel Grows Commitment to Wrestling- Adds Takedown Wrestling Weekly and USA Wrestling Weekly Programs to North Carolina, South Carolina, New York City and the Hudson Valley

 

Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly Available Now for

Time Warner Cable SportsChannel 323

 

August 6^th, 2014 - Des Moines, IA/ New York, NY  

 

Takedown Wrestling Media presented by 04 Water/Blue 04 “The Evolution in Hydration”  (www.takedownradio.com) announced that they’ve reached an expanded distribution agreement with Time Warner SportsChannel (www.twcs.tv).  Under the terms of the agreement Time Warner SportsChannel will expand distribution of Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly to promote and grow the sport of wrestling on Ch. 323 in New York City, the Hudson Valley and both North and South Carolina.

 

The distribution agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and Time Warner SportsChannel is both important and strategic. Effective immediately both USA Wrestling Weekly and Takedown Wrestling Weekly News Programs will be available to the expanded audience. These additions increase the total number of homes receiving the wrestling news programs to 55 million homes first run 52 weeks per year.

 

"Takedown Wrestling Media is excited to grow our partnership with Time Warner SportsChannel to keep fans up to date on  the world of wrestling. College and International styles alike will benefit from the wide and growing distribution of Time Warner SportsChannel," said Scott Casber, Founder of Takedown Wrestling Media.

Casber's views were mirrored by Time Warner Cable Sports Sr. Director and General Manager Steve Arvan, who said, "We believe that the time is right to expand our wrestling news coverage.  We see the sport of wrestling as being under-reported nationally and feel that by teaming with Takedown Media and USA Wrestling Weekly we can give Time Warner SportsChannel’s grappling fans access to the finest worldwide wrestling coverage available." 

USA Wrestling’s President James Ravanack added “that the increased coverage of USA wrestling events and its athletes will serve to continue wrestling’s growth especially in the south eastern United States. We’re confident that wrestling’s growth in the US and around the world will benefit from the increased coverage and expanded distribution from our relationship with Time Warner SportsChannel ”

The distribution agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and Time Warner SportsChannel continues  and grows the original 2 year old distribution between the two companies. Time Warner SportsChannel and Takedown Wrestling Media will add additional markets in the coming months. The agreement is part of Takedown Wrestling Media’s strategy to create a network of news outlets covering, promoting and growing all disciplines of the growing sport.

 

About Takedown Wrestling Media-

Takedown Wrestling Media started 17 year ago as a single one-hour radio program broadcast from Clear Channel's KXNO studios in Des Moines. TDR pioneered Internet distribution of its weekly audio format and coverage of live events and specials. TDR TV was born as an addition to the radio program, initially available only on the Internet, the program is now available on a variety of different web sites, DirecTV, Dish Network and cable systems in the US. More information can be found at: Takedownradio.com

 

About USA Wresting Weekly-

USA Wrestling Weekly was started in 2011 as a way to self promote the efforts of our US Wrestlers on the international level.  Starting with Internet distribution, USAWW has been successful in growing its programming base with cable affiliates around the country.  Host Scott Casber, well-known throughout the sports community, speaks to wrestling groups and promotes the sport wherever he can.  More information can be found online at USA Wrestling's TheMat.com    

 

About Time Warner SportsChannel-

Time Warner Sports connects people and businesses with information, entertainment and each other.  That’s why we bring you the latest innovations for your home—from high-definition television, to Enhanced TV features, to high-speed data and Digital Phone services. We also believe in the power of community, which we show through our signature education programs, countless hours of volunteerism and by contributing cash and in-kind support to benefit the communities where we operate. 

Charter Cable to air Takedown and USA Wrestling TV programs in Tennessee.

Takedown Wrestling Media announces Distribution Deal

 

For immediate release  Contact: Scott Casber, Takedown Wrestling Media: (515) 707-8657

 

Des Moines, Iowa   Takedown Wrestling Media and Charter Cable have established a relationship that will bring the popular Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly TV programs over 45,000 homes in Tennessee.  The combined shows now have an estimated national TV audience of 79 Million homes.

 

Takedown Wrestling airs twice weekly on Charter Cable Channel 10

Thursday’s at 9:00 PM and Saturday’s at 12 Noon.

 

USA Wrestling Weekly airs twice weekly, at

Thursdays 9:30 PM and Saturday’s at 11:30 AM. 

Takedown Wrestling is a 30-minute weekly TV news program covering all aspects of amateur wrestling in the U.S.  Host Scott Casber updates viewers on the latest developments in high school, college and international wrestling, conducts insightful interviews with the sport’s top wrestlers and coaches, and shares his passion for the “oldest and greatest sport” in a fun, fast-paced show. Takedown Wrestling is available on the Mediacom Cable, Time Warner Sports, Comcast Cable, Cox, DirecTV and Dish Network, The Midco Sports Network, Long Lines Cable along with several other cable and broadcast systems.

 

“Charter Cable’s distribution area is a hotbed for championship level wrestling at both the high school and collegiate levels,” said Charter Cable’s Dan Palmer.  “We’re excited to be adding both programs for all of our subscribers who appreciate this outstanding and demanding sport.”

 

Casber, founder of Takedown Wrestling Media, said, “This is another  important step forward for athletes, coaches and fans of wrestling across the country. Charter Cable is a historical name in the business. They understand the wrestling community. We view this is a very special opportunity to partner with Charter Cable in the distribution of both programs.”

 

“Charter Cable will present our weekly programs in the heartland where high school and collegiate wrestling continues to grow. The broadcast area is home to a number of great programs like University of Tennessee at Chatanooga, University of the Cumberlands, and many others,” said Casber. “In addition, we’ll now have a deep penetration in a part of the country that features some of the best high school wrestling programs in the nation.”

 

About Takedown Wrestling Media

 

Takedown Wrestling Media began 16 years ago as a one-hour weekly radio program broadcast from Clear Channel's KXNO studios in Des Moines, Iowa. Takedown quickly added Internet distribution of its audio format and over time began to broadcast live events along with its weekly program. Founder Scott Casber is well-known throughout the wrestling community, speaking to wrestling groups across the country. Takedown Wrestling’s TV program was born as an addition to the radio program, initially available only on the Internet, but now available on a wide variety of cable systems and DirecTV and Dish Network. More information can be found at: Takedownradio.com

 

About USA Wresting Weekly

USA Wrestling Weekly was started in 2011 as a way to self promote the efforts of our US Wrestlers on the international level. Starting with Internet distribution, USAWW has been successful in growing its programming base with cable affiliates around the country.  Host Scott Casber, well-known throughout the sports community, announces many of USA Wrestling’s major events as well as advocates for the sports growth at all levels. More information can be found online at USA Wrestling's TheMat.com and the web portal TheMat.tv

 

 

 

About Charter Cable and Charter Communications

 

Charter Communications is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 6.8 million customers in 29 states. By revenues, it is the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, and by residential subscriber lines it is the tenth largest telephone provider.

 

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Time Warner’s Source 16 Channel in Kentucky To Air Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling TV Programs

April 8th, 2013 - Des Moines, IA/ Hopkinsville, KY/ Colorado Springs, CO  

Takedown Wrestling Media presented by Fight Now TV (www.TakedownRadio.com) has reached an expanded distribution agreement with Time Warner Sports in Kentucky (www.twcs.tv/ Source 16).  Under the terms of the agreement Source 16 will air Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly TV programs to promote and grow the sport of wrestling.

The distribution agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and TW’s Source 16 is important and strategic as wrestling across the region and country continue to grow.  April 9th of 2013 Source 16 channel will begin to air both Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly programs in western Kentucky, the area just north of Nashville, TN. Hopkinsville, KY is the broadcast center for the station.

Schedule for Takedown        Thursdays at 6:00pm   Fridays at 11:00pm  Mondays at 2:00pm
Schedule for USA Wrestling Thursdays at 6:30pm   Fridays at 11:30pm  Mondays at 2:30pm

"All of us at Takedown are excited to continue our growth our with Time Warner Sports keeping fans up to date on the world of wrestling.  College and International styles alike will benefit from the wide and growing distribution of both programs," said Scott Casber, Founder of Takedown Wrestling Media. The addition of KY's Source 16 channel increases the Takedown Media footprint to over 53 million first run weekly homes.

Casber's views were mirrored by Source 16’s Associate Producer Dan Palmer, who said, "The time is right to expand our wrestling news coverage.  The sport is growing nationally and we feel that by teaming with Takedown Media and USA Wrestling Weekly we give our viewers access to the best wrestling coverage available." 

The distribution agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and Time Warner Sports grows the original 2 year old distribution between the two companies. Time Warner Sports plans to add additional markets in the coming months. Takedown Wrestling Media’s strategy is to create a network of broadcast outlets to promote and grow all disciplines of the sport. Takedown Wrestling Weekly now airs in over 53 Million homes.

About Takedown Wrestling Media-

Takedown Wrestling Media was started 17 year ago as a one-hour radio program broadcast from Clear Channel's KXNO studios in Des Moines. TDR pioneered Internet audio distribution of wrestling. TDR TV is available on a variety of different web sites and cable and dish systems in the US and Europe. More information can be found at: Takedownradio.com

About USA Wresting Weekly-

USA Wrestling Weekly began 2011 to promote the efforts of US Wrestlers on the international level.  USAWW has been successful in growing its programming base with cable affiliates around the country. Host Scott Casber, well-known throughout the sports community, speaks to wrestling groups and promotes the sport wherever he can.  More information can be found online at USA Wrestling's TheMat.com and the web portal TheMat.tv

About Time Warner Sports-

Time Warner Sports connects people and businesses with information and entertainment. TWS brings you the latest- from HD TV, Enhanced TV features, high-speed data and Digital Phone services. We also believe in the power of community, which we show through our signature education programs, countless hours of volunteerism and by contributing cash and in-kind support to benefit the communities where we operate. Watch Takedown and USAW programming on Ch. 16 in western Kentucky. 

 

Scott Casber - Takedown Wrestling Media - 515-707-8657

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