tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34228929318891577332024-03-06T01:31:43.901+00:00Affinity RadioAffinity Radio was formed as a hobby which has progressed into a professional internet radio station. We are online 24/7 playing music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. We have themed music shows every day. We broadcast from Aylesford and Rainham in Kent, United KingdomAffinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-25226976765196279872023-08-26T13:04:00.000+01:002023-08-26T13:04:28.165+01:00Launching Your Own Internet Radio Station on a Budget: A Comprehensive Guide<p> <b style="font-family: arial;">INTRODUCTION</b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In today's digital age, starting an internet radio station has become more accessible than ever before. With minimal equipment, a passion for music or talk shows, and a tight budget, you can create a platform that broadcasts your unique content to a global audience. In this post, we'll explore the steps to successfully launch an internet radio station for minimal cost.</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-ZupvnDMDMhwXtDnpu18w3a9vG_kis3D81u50dbGCcVtynyS-lXaJLSIxmjYFbmdW4ORiGrd_WJrJ2QrHNhdkVijq8UC1WddfAOWO8hc-Z85OV60wnQ8QNfIeCt5aadlZr15B97A0Utk7MdE-hW1knF9p4PxdnuIx85asizRT4UphAivKvUUC3_BQv2J/s4624/Minster%20Studio%201.jpg"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-ZupvnDMDMhwXtDnpu18w3a9vG_kis3D81u50dbGCcVtynyS-lXaJLSIxmjYFbmdW4ORiGrd_WJrJ2QrHNhdkVijq8UC1WddfAOWO8hc-Z85OV60wnQ8QNfIeCt5aadlZr15B97A0Utk7MdE-hW1knF9p4PxdnuIx85asizRT4UphAivKvUUC3_BQv2J/w399-h266/Minster%20Studio%201.jpg" width="399" /></a><br /><br /><b>Define Your Vision: </b><br />Before diving into the technical aspects, it's important to define your station's vision and target audience. Decide on the genre, format, and style of your programming. Are you aiming for a music-focused station or talk shows? Will you cover specific topics or cater to a particular demographic? Identifying these aspects will help you create content that resonates with your target audience.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33wH8RLmJNURS15zouNZ0BIfWGsodl1gvLFLob9LMrpjN46K6BhcEEDxtOaaonn7SbrqZAOWuKsJinWS_0n8rcQGwVHcDLngCqyd2WlQ_7vVFq39b2qkUn98poa4cRBkPCVGGAgh1nCyzOTlY_OMiDswKaI-o15FXLiZ5xEn_gjRRBkVZFM38cr4XwQyI/s571/RadioAffinity1.png"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33wH8RLmJNURS15zouNZ0BIfWGsodl1gvLFLob9LMrpjN46K6BhcEEDxtOaaonn7SbrqZAOWuKsJinWS_0n8rcQGwVHcDLngCqyd2WlQ_7vVFq39b2qkUn98poa4cRBkPCVGGAgh1nCyzOTlY_OMiDswKaI-o15FXLiZ5xEn_gjRRBkVZFM38cr4XwQyI/w400-h182/RadioAffinity1.png" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Research Streaming Platforms: </b></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">There are various streaming platforms available to host your internet radio station. Research and compare different options to find the one that aligns with your budget and requirements. Look for platforms that offer a free or affordable tier for broadcasting, provide reliable server hosting, and support features like scheduling, listener statistics, and monetization.Acquire </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Essential Equipment:</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Starting an internet radio station on a budget doesn't require expensive gear. Here's a list of the essential equipment you'll need:<br /><br /><b>Computer:</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A reliable computer with decent processing power and internet connectivity will be the backbone of your broadcasting setup.<br /><br /><b>Microphone: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Invest in a quality microphone that suits your budget. USB microphones offer simplicity and decent sound quality but ensure it’s compatible with your PC or separate mixer or sound card. <br />Headphones: Get a comfortable pair of closed-back headphones to monitor your audio during live broadcasts or editing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXDmhGXyxgOIs6huALIUH98SVIdLMW4OmpU-b1wy3c11ZAjLcpF54FNVDiKXDtSlSPVCTGGXWu3JSUuoFd7g_I6ncJluBCtexR40mk71mwOD-BLF6YzwUcriJvfSMuTJn6tqA8OO_NkbBKrXRUOhEnAO5htmlMSM1PmiZ7ISpqv3fG0ugZhGd7gKz3Lbk-" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="297" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXDmhGXyxgOIs6huALIUH98SVIdLMW4OmpU-b1wy3c11ZAjLcpF54FNVDiKXDtSlSPVCTGGXWu3JSUuoFd7g_I6ncJluBCtexR40mk71mwOD-BLF6YzwUcriJvfSMuTJn6tqA8OO_NkbBKrXRUOhEnAO5htmlMSM1PmiZ7ISpqv3fG0ugZhGd7gKz3Lbk-=w395-h226" width="395" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Audio Editing Software: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Choose free or affordable audio editing software like Audacity or GarageBand to pre-record and edit your content.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CbVzMhZ4G8P5asS5-HyEjFPCkEsBR5XXwaAEsYZYqPYSY7WkKL78f2BnEa9xGgeJ_I5KIlGxeWAefhwtIhqW7W0pBGihqeSGT4VhtDbUF1izkhZ_r-5bhWUNYS9NnzEW_CcfDoN2_5lGbbHKX9gbNIyZSmoXiMIEWjv4et76FtKVsdlruQW3AGzPNfIz/s891/Audacity.png"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CbVzMhZ4G8P5asS5-HyEjFPCkEsBR5XXwaAEsYZYqPYSY7WkKL78f2BnEa9xGgeJ_I5KIlGxeWAefhwtIhqW7W0pBGihqeSGT4VhtDbUF1izkhZ_r-5bhWUNYS9NnzEW_CcfDoN2_5lGbbHKX9gbNIyZSmoXiMIEWjv4et76FtKVsdlruQW3AGzPNfIz/w390-h251/Audacity.png" width="390" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><b>Streaming Your Station:</b><br />Select a Reliable Hosting Provider that is essential for smooth broadcasting and a seamless listener experience. Look for providers that offer affordable plans with adequate bandwidth and storage capacity. Some popular options include Live365, Radio.co, and Spreaker.<br /><br /><b>Streaming Software: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To broadcast your shows, you'll need streaming software. Many cost-effective or even free software options are available, such as:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Open Broadcaster Software (OBS): A free, open-source option that supports both audio and video streaming.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />RadioDJ: A free, feature-rich software specifically designed for internet radio broadcasting.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYGlx_8H9lN30tJZJQsP12kzPdUclqvgIMNjB2K_ppEOgC7d6tbs5fLswguKdaRv73IvQp_ErpEvNqbRZT7HT2k4HLdEyqW06sWSrfFaRwAIVBMtOdt7AkPKLBP5A8w_uVPFwLlWSYVhv_d0Z13ibPoFdWZtP1Qbi8Fi5FZ8a16N81xgqj0OoEB5fVyFAi" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYGlx_8H9lN30tJZJQsP12kzPdUclqvgIMNjB2K_ppEOgC7d6tbs5fLswguKdaRv73IvQp_ErpEvNqbRZT7HT2k4HLdEyqW06sWSrfFaRwAIVBMtOdt7AkPKLBP5A8w_uVPFwLlWSYVhv_d0Z13ibPoFdWZtP1Qbi8Fi5FZ8a16N81xgqj0OoEB5fVyFAi=w392-h206" width="392" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool): A straightforward, open-source tool for streaming audio.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Copyright and Licensing:</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Ensure that you comply with copyright laws and licensing regulations. Playing copyrighted music without proper authorisation can lead to legal issues. Research royalty-free music options, creative commons licenses, or consider working with independent artists who provide permission to use their music. Platforms like SoundCloud and Bandcamp offer a wide range of music from emerging artists.<br /><br /><b>Create Engaging Content: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Develop a content strategy that captivates your target audience. Plan your shows, playlists, or talk segments in advance to maintain a consistent schedule. Consider inviting guests, conducting interviews, or hosting live sessions to keep your content fresh and engaging. Interact with your audience through social media platforms, take requests, and encourage listener participation to build a loyal community.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b>Promote Your Station: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To attract listeners, you need to actively promote your internet radio station. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW9kwkblkUIHDkt8wRUBYA1igT5pPLg2s0fHASCjNUcS5JvolzJ2E27zRIaFdIdkwbtLyCFbbEAeH_9owCNdgc-uKqVi29wgwyDORHwGCUk5fgbeI6i7hkaO1DkQ2EVWTxJsDFz-5J-L7YLRIt0rnWidrNOtTsCYlex7h7vZQ3NmfzCkeNph_u-iDCRcGr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="189" data-original-width="267" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW9kwkblkUIHDkt8wRUBYA1igT5pPLg2s0fHASCjNUcS5JvolzJ2E27zRIaFdIdkwbtLyCFbbEAeH_9owCNdgc-uKqVi29wgwyDORHwGCUk5fgbeI6i7hkaO1DkQ2EVWTxJsDFz-5J-L7YLRIt0rnWidrNOtTsCYlex7h7vZQ3NmfzCkeNph_u-iDCRcGr=w306-h144" width="306" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Utilise social media platforms, create a website or blog, and engage with relevant online communities. Collaborate with other content creators, explore cross-promotion opportunities, and contact local media outlets for potential interviews or features. Don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth advertising within your target audience.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="font-family: arial;">Monetization Opportunities: </b></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">While starting on a budget, it's essential to consider potential monetization avenues for your internet radio station. Explore sponsorship opportunities with local businesses or niche companies interested in your target audience. Affiliate marketing, listener donations, and merchandise sales are also viable options for generating revenue. As your audience grows, you can explore advertising partnerships or premium subscriptions for exclusive content. <br /><br /><b>Conclusion: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Starting an internet radio station on a budget is an exciting endeavour that allows you to share your passion for music or talk shows with a global audience. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can establish a successful station without breaking the bank. Remember, consistency, engaging content, and effective promotion are key to building a loyal listener base.</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-27496329311453913242022-08-11T14:22:00.000+01:002022-08-11T14:22:06.704+01:00Submitting Your Music to Radio Stations <div class="separator"><h2 style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></h2><h2 style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></h2></div><div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><h2 style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></h2></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">How To get Airplay For Your Music</span></h1><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55mviuy2AZ4t2YAsMPEtjFr-mrOYtzeSJivdKotJJtAEQ07Cyh7Dy7zAnem5HzvGbnrJjh57QodEuJha4QA1IxVPI9lxkz_m-VuioLP5cLpvsI-_tIHC-CyGqLL0Ix4WmVe5vpebSA09aT4KrVJb-83pqEmxMGz4s862q2m-rEGs6pzyRGENXXjJUIw/s493/On%20Air.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="493" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55mviuy2AZ4t2YAsMPEtjFr-mrOYtzeSJivdKotJJtAEQ07Cyh7Dy7zAnem5HzvGbnrJjh57QodEuJha4QA1IxVPI9lxkz_m-VuioLP5cLpvsI-_tIHC-CyGqLL0Ix4WmVe5vpebSA09aT4KrVJb-83pqEmxMGz4s862q2m-rEGs6pzyRGENXXjJUIw/w503-h152/On%20Air.gif" width="503" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Getting your tracks played on <a href="https://www.affinityradio.net/" target="_blank">Affinity Radio</a>, in fact any radio station will play a role in promoting you and your music. I</span><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">t’s vital to approach radio stations in the right way so you increase the possibility of having your work played. Airplay can be difficult to secure, but if you follow the details in this Blog it may help you get there.</span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation</span></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 16px;"></span></span></p><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">You need to make your presentation of material and music files in a professional manner. Some stations require submissions to be in a particular format. Refer to the individual station websites to see if this is required. Generally, digital and emailable material is the preferred manner these days.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Compile a press pack which includes your profile (CV) and either links to your tracks you are submitting (Bandcamp, your website, etc) or send mp3/Wma files. Suggestion: make sure the title of these files are </span><a href="https://music1.pro/?p=515" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: arial;">named properly </a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">to identify, usually "Artist Name" - "Title" this makes it easier for the presenters to identify your tracks and may put you above others who are just lazy and call them (example) "trk01 202218", get my drift!</span></li><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Do your homework on the station you hope will play your music, as an example you would send a rock track to Affinity radio, referencing one of our rock shows. Even better, add the name(s) of the specific presenters (more brownie points here).</span></li><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Make sure not to blanket all stations you will possibly end up in the trash bin.</span></li></ol><div><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><h2><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Self Promotion</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XSSt8i2v0bfR9WxV2pNTziKktPLWAHHtrD_-LOp8ltccWiJwdl6tVlLTR6eWTppWRGo5nss-ZzLW9YiFfVV6v9JPr29M4mFEtWxUmwVdeMplq9mWkxzN9P1lRzfu9j9CjQOYA81_B4wgXEUiaCvOlElec-9XT1WwaFYiFqgEPVLsn1pynvIZl-ktCA/s1300/Woman.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div></h2></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRUDg3GTWFtnQiujiOFoRQ4oMcEa6NoG2AlH7Y9r0eBoN7Ue2dU1yeXcqquGQ2zP2uth1RUE0qi_6C-8wGFWEuNzH7v9I2-JERcdDO6soZFM3Te1hRoEKG4dFRNhUpjSvgeZV3Rnrd0rCh9PHT_My6vYgNsUcRazZy_PgroEjxFy9MrEqw52gTO3PLA/s1300/Woman.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="867" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRUDg3GTWFtnQiujiOFoRQ4oMcEa6NoG2AlH7Y9r0eBoN7Ue2dU1yeXcqquGQ2zP2uth1RUE0qi_6C-8wGFWEuNzH7v9I2-JERcdDO6soZFM3Te1hRoEKG4dFRNhUpjSvgeZV3Rnrd0rCh9PHT_My6vYgNsUcRazZy_PgroEjxFy9MrEqw52gTO3PLA/w169-h254/Woman.jpeg" width="169" /></a></div><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Make sure you have an online presence, website, FaceBook page, Twitter..etc we know it's a pain but anything that gives you a plug is worth having</span></span></li><li><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Keep the above updated as this again helps search engines find you, and maybe your prospective DJ, Radio Producer or Program Controller?</span></span></li><li><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">YouTube? Always a good way to show what you can do.</span></span></li><li><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Live gigs again, share on social media, maybe even invite the station personel to a gig!</span></span></li></ol><p></p><div><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Target The Right Stations</span><br /></span></h2></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSm7z2wKbSAV7HjyMNQ_emeV_k52kNEVNDIwZj41U68o8KRpCld0ErEak9ZP5pAqsnxkbculPCIgp80DGt9SiwOiZ-NsVWeF3-NEgcH4RxxjQFBig01mWWUyS_bMt_-CXr5htKMe-7TNaaAsgQFvOwl6BcK3VVr3RhQ7YMm8AH7RO-ErBEpuR_7DHVtg/s3264/Affinity%20Radio%20Studio%201.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSm7z2wKbSAV7HjyMNQ_emeV_k52kNEVNDIwZj41U68o8KRpCld0ErEak9ZP5pAqsnxkbculPCIgp80DGt9SiwOiZ-NsVWeF3-NEgcH4RxxjQFBig01mWWUyS_bMt_-CXr5htKMe-7TNaaAsgQFvOwl6BcK3VVr3RhQ7YMm8AH7RO-ErBEpuR_7DHVtg/w166-h243/Affinity%20Radio%20Studio%201.JPG" width="166" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Whilst we all would love our music played on national radio, this can be difficult. Dont expect instant results. Be patient and don't pester stations as again you will<br /></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">end up in the dreaded trash can. Just remember you are one of hundreds or maybe thousands of artists all trying this.</span></span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Start off with your local radio stations as these will not be swamped by music submissions</span></li><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Contact genre specific radio stations that fits your style<br /></span></li><li><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;">Take the time to listen to the presenters, note their names, pick a few you think your music will appeal to and contact them if you can.</span></li></ol><p></p></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patience and Perseverence</span></span></h2><div><span style="background-color: black; clear: right; color: white; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rWFGfdTxPM9Qk_WD1lJkiWHGbMAbVjDuG9QAD4lyMRTS1NJx0LoghrN9GpGQvib5uLgo4EFFXb3F0rFDkY6Mz928LGe_372ZY9cGf-yRGkmkZgHp4QezJBkLXxP3yo5KpZI2R1W7TJTw06gbKnxsTUajHntDiTEAdvDvHcTEP0dCqAUY_r9IJSmp3w/w165-h212/Ade&Ems%20in%20Studio%201.jpg" width="165" /></span><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.5625rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Getting your music played on the radio isn’t easy. Make sure you’re targeting stations that are suitable for your music and the stage you are at in your music career.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.5625rem; margin-top: 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.5625rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Be realistic, persistent and most of all, make (and present) music that will grab the attention of DJ's and Program Managers. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.5625rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">I wish you the best of luck on your journey to sucess.</span></p></div><div><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1a1a1a;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Poppins, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-78732402744271511462021-08-08T11:33:00.004+01:002022-08-12T07:30:54.643+01:00Tips for Radio Presenter Shows Submission to Radio Stations<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>INTRODUCTION</u></b></span></h1><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are our <span style="font-size: medium;">top tips</span> to presenters to consider when submitting shows to internet radio stations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">FILE SIZE - Make sure the file size is set to the station kilobits per second output, we transmit at 128kbps which is the most common format. We get shows submitted in 320Kbps which are larger, take much longer to download and are sometimes too large for our Cloud Server. We then have to reformat to 128Kbps anyway. It's a pain for the station as well so watch out. Try out the free <a href="https://www.mediahuman.com/audio-converter/" target="_blank"><br />Media Human Audio Converter</a> to keep things sweet.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="633" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlRW_eYGDgFSHnkgbLbo5h5JgLRCkOOv4N_BciIpBwsfrLhrxiUT-wipJG6JnzwBeYnrkkOtxxJFNYi-Lm4WbEzJtT65xBwikHbm-SfhuSL-tDXEt27IptC_lWgqkHhyphenhyphenFFyY8IpRYLT2T/s320/Mediahumanaudioconverter.png" width="320" /></div></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">VOLUME LEVELS - Quite often, even the most proficient broadcasters appear to slip up with their levels. Music and voice being very inconsistent. This shows up more when listening at reduced volumes. Our best tip is to set the microphone slightly above the music levels. Make sure your music is all of similar volume, we suggest using a free software tool called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3Gain" target="_blank">MP3Gain </a>to set all your music to the same level. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f4BvidJX3-U" width="320" youtube-src-id="f4BvidJX3-U"></iframe></div><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">FILE NAMING - Make sure your file naming is also consistent as some cloud systems rely on this to set your shows up correctly. A good guide can be found here: <a href="https://shierozow.com/good-file-naming-and-metadata-practices-for-your-audio-tracks/" target="_blank">Shier Rzow website</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1ke1vvnzxWOYq6fuW2vQloXUmwF2FuuBiJ0XmgUqBYqWdhqL99SN474yuR5PXPW1cAo6FVD0sO2LAPH8LPZdTZR0bNrwBNGE7yAT6JGVf8fmkjgCfz6MsLJdpD01x5VUPP_tTzjgoiye/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="1024" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1ke1vvnzxWOYq6fuW2vQloXUmwF2FuuBiJ0XmgUqBYqWdhqL99SN474yuR5PXPW1cAo6FVD0sO2LAPH8LPZdTZR0bNrwBNGE7yAT6JGVf8fmkjgCfz6MsLJdpD01x5VUPP_tTzjgoiye/" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></li></ol><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hope this little article has helped, let us know if you have any comments or other tips for presenters too. Thanks to all who have contributed.</span></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-17482513160527733952021-02-23T08:34:00.002+00:002021-02-23T15:51:32.042+00:00<h1 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">COVID -19 BOOSTS INTERNET RADIO LISTENERS</span></b></h1><div><b><br /></b></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Its been a while since we last spoke. What a change to our world!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"Normal" no longer exists. Many have been impacted by illness or have lost loved ones to the virus.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Throughout this, we have continued to broadcast and made the decision to be COVID FREE. Generally, we do not dwell on news items that others cover in a sometimes morbid and repetitive way. We instead have focused on positive, companionship, and togetherness. This has also meant that our listener base has increased since March 2020 by some 40%, amazing.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e60Ks-EVzBCeoXQSHNeizqnP7txJOw6N4lmwu3wbhn6q5YVB7NJ83yVPkTWUOdaI7c2hDEtY5UbvY_j2Kyzb6Igk2_StEjP4abOZ_gU7IP0bbPMvperlag8nBGCCo0wL9EMY_I-FTntj/s1280/Dave%2526Ray+Studio+1+Dec+14_2.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e60Ks-EVzBCeoXQSHNeizqnP7txJOw6N4lmwu3wbhn6q5YVB7NJ83yVPkTWUOdaI7c2hDEtY5UbvY_j2Kyzb6Igk2_StEjP4abOZ_gU7IP0bbPMvperlag8nBGCCo0wL9EMY_I-FTntj/s320/Dave%2526Ray+Studio+1+Dec+14_2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We were very excited about
launching a new program called <b>"Who Cares</b>" in March 2020, a one-hour show which was broadcast weekdays 11-Noon and featured requests aimed at care home residents and their families in the
Kent area. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The aim was to allow Care Homes to
turn on Affinity Radio so the residents can listen to the music and their loved
ones can send in requests. This went some way in </span>taking<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> some of the pressure away from
overworked staff who were dealing with telephone calls from families. This show has now moved on to a more general playlist called <b>"GoldenClassics"</b>.</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We also introduced a new <b>"Music & General Knowledge" </b>pub quiz night in May 2020 on Sunday evenings 8 pm which provides a totally interactive experience for all listeners and is still going strong. All our presenters have been excellent in providing their programs. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lastly thanks to all our listeners for your company and we hope that you will stay with us for years to come.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Best Wishes</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dave & Ray</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Affinity Radio</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKN5f9tnna21KPQDaeWFR1SWsoxXhsOyV6PMBAVdrgWmSqi6gt_QKs3rk2vJB18FSQoRVS2vljVg7sWuTi_bThVCsCKN6j-Pgv3c07PFY64lx33aQTeCCHuIpLoLD4MfyoKk9Fc9kc3-O/s256/Affinity+Radio+logo.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="256" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKN5f9tnna21KPQDaeWFR1SWsoxXhsOyV6PMBAVdrgWmSqi6gt_QKs3rk2vJB18FSQoRVS2vljVg7sWuTi_bThVCsCKN6j-Pgv3c07PFY64lx33aQTeCCHuIpLoLD4MfyoKk9Fc9kc3-O/w200-h200/Affinity+Radio+logo.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Listen Here:</span></span></p><a href="https://www.affinityradio.net/">https://www.affinityradio.net/</a><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://stream.radio.co/s038d07e75/listen">https://stream.radio.co/s038d07e75/listen</a><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://tunein.com/radio/Affinity-Radio-s137736/">https://tunein.com/radio/Affinity-Radio-s137736/</a><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1c1e21;">Smart speakers and TV's “play
affinity radio on tune in dot com”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #1c1e21; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Catchup: </span><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/affinityradio_net/"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">https://www.mixcloud.com/affinityradio_net/</span></a></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #1c1e21; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-14693232400367477002019-05-20T10:17:00.003+01:002022-08-12T07:31:29.188+01:00Dear Listener<h2>
A MESSAGE TO THE LISTENER</h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklbfdeonW1BqDDMXkATNBOVSSrFwW63xRrvcGhtsb9iTZz8DHhJhX6XFTn2L5dzBV8X45IJKdNJ53lOx-p7eC0qyCzx30W9w9h2c29hQXfhVZH71UgmdWWgyyLV75tuO7xL8naeIA5zcC/s1600/listening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklbfdeonW1BqDDMXkATNBOVSSrFwW63xRrvcGhtsb9iTZz8DHhJhX6XFTn2L5dzBV8X45IJKdNJ53lOx-p7eC0qyCzx30W9w9h2c29hQXfhVZH71UgmdWWgyyLV75tuO7xL8naeIA5zcC/s200/listening.jpg" width="200" /></a>This is a message to all listeners of <a href="https://www.affinityradio.net/" target="_blank">internet radio stations</a> (not just ours).</div>
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Over the past few years, us i<a href="https://radio.garden/" target="_blank">nternet radio broadcasters</a> have been under <br />
pressure from a whole onslaught of other music providing sources.</div>
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We like our other broadcasters have been trying our hardest to make out output compete and fill in a gap in this market. Stations come and go more rapidly than before as some folks think it is easy to grab your attention. This is definitely not the case.</div>
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COMMUNICATE</h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqUScmv66Pzy1aE5POPZqXvbRbm80AotvGPsy6rcHXBd17sQZXuIlVF0QrKbp_TwtTrzWvwowrG_AwAG5CMCEftMmjMlZcpn_NQ-NURMwPOCpzqjPLnzZnRbYBw15rW87J55_l4hC34sh/s1600/contactus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="419" height="56" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqUScmv66Pzy1aE5POPZqXvbRbm80AotvGPsy6rcHXBd17sQZXuIlVF0QrKbp_TwtTrzWvwowrG_AwAG5CMCEftMmjMlZcpn_NQ-NURMwPOCpzqjPLnzZnRbYBw15rW87J55_l4hC34sh/s200/contactus.jpg" width="200" /></a>We have some die hard listeners who also from time to time communicate with us for which we are grateful. We also have those who also listen regularly but never communicate with us. This we know and accept, we change shows around and seek new program content on a regular basis but have little feedback from you the LISTENER. All stations will appreciate your feedback and it may be the difference between them improving or giving up. You the LISTENER have an ideal opportunity to have an impact, don't waste it.</div>
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GET IN TOUCH</h3>
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Thanks for taking the time to read this and I ask you to consider maybe taking a few minutes to visit your favorite internet radio's website and <a href="https://www.affinityradio.net/contact_form.html" target="_blank">say hello</a>. Without you we would not be doing this, with your help and feedback we can prevail against all the odds stacked against us by the big boys (Itunes, Spotify, Deezer etc.)</div>
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Dave Kelly</div>
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Affinity Radio</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-17610890524983059472019-04-11T12:15:00.001+01:002019-04-11T12:15:48.471+01:00Tips for Radio Show production<div dir="ltr">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>RECORDING YOUR CONTENT</b></span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whatever your show's content make sure you always check your <b>LEVELS</b>!. You would be surprised the number of programmes we sometimes get at Affinity where music to voice levels are drastically different. Always check these. One quick way is to use waveform view on your recording software. The example below is from Audacity. You will be able to see at a glance if levels differ too much.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Find out what is the best <b>BIT RATE</b> to record your shows. Bear in mind that some stations have upload limits for their content. Always record to the highest bitrate acceptable to your end user /station. Example: Station broadcasts at 128 kbps, anything above this level will not increase sound quality but will increase upload time for the station as higher bit rate = increased file size. We had an example once of a show being submitted that was 365 kbps and size of 6.5 MB, we had a maximum upload file size of 2.0 MB to our old Cloud Server....we had to down scale this to fit...not good for a station. Example below shows the set up for bit rate for broadcast software. Generally stations normally broadcast between 96 - 192 Kbps Bit rate. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What file type or <b>CODEC</b> should you record in?. This can be complicated but from our experience the good old MP3 format works for most radio stations. Find out more here <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_audio_coding_formats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CODEC's</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">Here at Affinity, we generally have around 30 shows submitted for broadcast per week. This is very time consuming so anything the show provider can do to assist us is a bonus. Here are a few tips to consider.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Save your shows file name in the following format:<b> Presenters Name - Show Name - Date or other detail. </b>This ensures that (most) broadcast software will show the correct details in the right order on the audio player that your listeners will see. The example to the right shows the correct formatted file as uploaded to our server. This shows the detail fills out the correct fields on our broadcast software. This saves time for us as we don't have to update these details so that they display correctly on our player and on any other players broadcasting the show via our TuneIn, or other on line directories. The picture below shows how the above data looks on our player. All this is (or can be) done at the recording stage.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li class="TrT0Xe" style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Browse the location of the songs or audio file you want to edit.</li>
<li class="TrT0Xe" style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 4px; padding: 0px;">Right-click a song or audio file, and select Properties.</li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope this has helped you to present the data and sound quality at the right level and to demonstrate to the station who may be wanting to broadcast your show that you are a serious broadcasting professional. We will cover more topics on this subject soon.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-41071252021987885192019-01-26T12:58:00.000+00:002022-08-12T07:32:26.342+01:00What's In A Name?<h2>
Naming your internet radio station</h2>
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So you have been following some of our other blogs on how to set up an internet radio station?</div>
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Choose carefully</h2>
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Your station name will be used on websites, social media, business cards, station promos etc so once you have done all the hard work and spent time and money, you don't want to find out that your new Internet radio station has the same name as another one, particularly if its in the same country too.</div>
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A true tale of woe!</h2>
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All <a href="https://affinityradio.net/" target="_blank">Affinity Radio</a> blogs try to make sure you don't fall foul of a number of things, exploitation, paying too much and generally sharing our experiences with others. This blog is no different.</div>
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We did our homework checking out our chosen name (Affinity Radio) using goggle, yahoo, MSN etc as a name check. Results were good so off we went. </div>
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After six months after starting 24/7 broadcasting we started getting a few emails for requests to presenters who were not on our station! Lucky for us these requests were by email so we were able to get back to the sender to find out what was happening. We found out that another FM and Internet station had stared up in Cambridge and had changed their name to ours! The requests were from a few confused listeners, listening to us on the Internet and the other "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affinity_Radio_(Cambridge)" target="_blank">Affinity Radio</a>" one on FM.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJo8eVysNqjxH0hth972s6RzwXfFosHPlUVJrPFtk5dAZhRkOqY28zEVobPbpH5PkR-YI2DEo-3kcAvN4yUSQ-NC_nUgPBJK1HNp0u-2YF4EXiZcBnzjSP5MYTPUjCu67uZ8vLKOzQWDB/s1600/Affinity+Radio+Logo+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJo8eVysNqjxH0hth972s6RzwXfFosHPlUVJrPFtk5dAZhRkOqY28zEVobPbpH5PkR-YI2DEo-3kcAvN4yUSQ-NC_nUgPBJK1HNp0u-2YF4EXiZcBnzjSP5MYTPUjCu67uZ8vLKOzQWDB/s200/Affinity+Radio+Logo+small.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
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This also caused problems when registering the station with on line Internet radio directories and also iTunes, Microsoft, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/Affinity-Radio-s137736/" target="_blank">Tune In</a> etc.</div>
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The other station decided to go for a DAB license and also decided to try and register our name as their trade mark legally! This meant we had to legally object and produce evidence of our counter claim.</div>
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We were successful and a year after the other radio station closed down.</div>
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Legacy issues</h2>
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As with things Internet, there are still some issues still haunting us on the above issue, so think carefully and even if YOU do the legwork, keep vigilant as someone else won't.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-12337033646282583602019-01-11T13:07:00.000+00:002019-01-11T13:09:22.586+00:00How To Start Your Own Internet Radio Station For Minimum Cost<h2>
<b>Broadcast on the cheap</b></h2>
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Hi again from Affinity Radio - Kent's Favorite Internet Radio Station.<br />
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We have been broadcasting now for nearly 9 years. We started using very basic equipment and we often see blogs on how to start up in internet broadcasting but they all seem to be selling something more than required. and at massive cost.<br />
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Here are a few tips on how to begin broadcasting on a small budget.<br />
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<li>Identify your music genre</li>
<li>Create a name for your station - check no one else has it already</li>
<li>Choose how you want to play your music - we started with <a href="https://www.winamp.com/" target="_blank">WINAMP</a> which is FREE and has lots of great addons. You can compile playlists, adjust fade in and out of tracks, connect a microphone and lots more. There is also a large amount of help on the <a href="http://forums.winamp.com/" target="_blank">internet</a>.</li>
<li>Choose how you want to "broadcast" your station? We started using our PC as a server with free software download. We first tested this and managed 7 listener connections max! Ideally you can consider free (with restrictions) servers or a whole range of paid for options for as little as £5 per month to get more listeners. We currently use a Cloud based broadcast management system for £30 per month. We also broadcast 24/7 as this gets more listeners.</li>
<li>You need to tell the world you are there! Once you get your music broadcasting, register your station with as many on line internet directories as possible.</li>
<li>WEBSITE? - get a free website by registering with Google Business to push your station. Make sure you include a player so that the listener can "tune in".</li>
<li>SOCIAL MEDIA? - Sometimes this requires too much work for little return, give it a go, Start TWITTER and FACEBOOK pages but keep them updated.</li>
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So if you already have a PC/Laptop and have downloaded WINAMP and found a FREE server, all you need then is a microphone and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHMQ4X6/ref=asc_df_B07BHMQ4X657972727/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B07BHMQ4X6&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310913384086&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17246455166004668801&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045132&hvtargid=pla-441062285685" target="_blank">microphone stand</a> with compatible input for your PC/Laptop (USB or other). General costs are as follows:</div>
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Microphone = £20 - £150</div>
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STAYING LEGAL</h2>
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Remember to pay the licence fees to stay legal. Links to UK licensing bodies are as follows:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ppluk.com/">http://www.ppluk.com/</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.prsformusic.com/">https://www.prsformusic.com/</a></div>
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FINALLY</h2>
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Check out our other <a href="https://affinity-radio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blogs</a> for more information on making an internet radio station.</div>
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RESOURCES ON THE NET</h3>
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<a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/190705/start_your_own_internet_radio_station_for_free.html" target="_blank">Start your own internet radio station for free</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.affinityradio.net/">https://www.affinityradio.net/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rode.com/microphones/podcaster">http://www.rode.com/microphones/podcaster</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.musictribe.com/search/behringer?text=microphones">http://www.musictribe.com/search/behringer?text=microphones</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.listen2myradio.com/" target="_blank">Free Streaming</a><br />
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<a href="https://spacial.com/sam-broadcaster-cloud/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmuHhBRD0ARIsAFWyPwgIM1oIsnztuZKGvSUkr6ejUdFnsTqgsGWJrWFRB4w4e54g6pcT6s4aAlrTEALw_wcB" target="_blank">SAM Broadcaster Cloud</a><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-85733605930575340132018-08-04T11:24:00.000+01:002018-08-04T11:24:05.785+01:00Another year - 8 years in internet broadcasting<h2>
Happy Birthday To Us</h2>
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Well would you believe it, another year and we are still here doing our thing. We started the station way back in August 2010 using a PC as the broadcast server, boy have things moved on in the last 8 years. Much more competition now from other styles of music services has made it a hard slog to keep listeners.</div>
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We have noticed an increase in listener traffic again this year as we think listeners like the "surprise" of presented music, especially as an alternative to the established "terrestrial" stations who are financially driven to a limited and very repetitive playlist. </div>
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We think we provide a wide and varied selection of programmes that should suit listeners within the 35- to what ever age range. Listeners are surprised by some of the little heard tracks we and our presenters play . We are continuing this formula and adjusting the content to still engage with some of our "younger" listeners too.</div>
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If you would like to find out more about us and maybe join us for the next 8 years, then drop by and see us at <a href="http://www.affinityradio.net/" target="_blank">Affinity Radio</a> or maybe listen to us direct at <a href="http://affinityradio.net/affinity_player_new.html" target="_blank">Affinity pop up radio player</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-63497414752451994302017-11-12T13:31:00.003+00:002017-11-12T13:31:56.381+00:00What Is The Best Microphone for Internet Radio<h2>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Questions?</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To be honest, our answer is get the best you can afford! That simple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are a number of exceptional microphones available including the iconic Electrovoice RE20 (£420) and the Neumann BCM 705 (£497) which is a lot of cash!.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What do we use on Affinity Radio you may ask. Well our main studio microphone in both of our studios is a <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-B-1-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0002KZAK8/ref=pd_sbs_267_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V8PNKWWQBW58107FX61C" target="_blank">Behringer B-1 Single Diaphragm Condenser Microphone</a> which is currently retailing at a very reasonable £80. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We also use as guest / outside broadcast microphones a brace of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmi&field-keywords=Behringer+XM1800S+" target="_blank">Behringer XM1800S</a> Ultravoice dynamic microphones now at a bargain price of £35 for a set of 3. We also use a <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shure-SM58-Dynamic-Vocal-Microphone/dp/B00FXO5CEW/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1510492464&sr=1-1&keywords=shure+sm58" target="_blank">Shure SM58</a> (£95) and to be honest you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the Shure and the XM1899S.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ultimately the choice is yours and the size of your budget. Always make sure you use a shock mount and pop guard to as this stops a lot of the noise transmitted from your broadcast desk and your slobbering presenter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Well I hope this has been of use, please let me know via studio@affinityradio.net.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also drop by our website at http://www.affinityradio.net and our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AffinityRadioMaidstone/" target="_blank">Face book</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/affinitydj" target="_blank">Twitter</a> accounts and give us a Like if you are feeling generous. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dave Kelly</span><br />
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24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-47901043350557409372017-04-17T13:21:00.000+01:002017-04-17T13:21:10.281+01:00Listener Feedback<h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So you have just started your very own internet radio station and the listeners are (maybe) flooding in. You have a chat bar on the station web page, you also give out your contact email address during programs and jingles.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvfIgYN8fVaE6TcBRq2dMk3Ziz6qKAxnP33pcCq-zPh6f6ORTKrvAcENWmRnGY0CcTZTRAie8j045PXOPW0oiL9cW2pU6k7rE1OnrvNiY13fZu4fIxX8RNRBFolTrOAH66Kh9yHkKdaAU/s1600/1492297404_Asset_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvfIgYN8fVaE6TcBRq2dMk3Ziz6qKAxnP33pcCq-zPh6f6ORTKrvAcENWmRnGY0CcTZTRAie8j045PXOPW0oiL9cW2pU6k7rE1OnrvNiY13fZu4fIxX8RNRBFolTrOAH66Kh9yHkKdaAU/s1600/1492297404_Asset_2.png" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Got a page? get lots of followers, tell them about your shows, station details and how to get in touch. Keep the content fresh and updated. look for people with interests that align with your station or show content, invite them to your page. Also make a "contact us" button to your page to make it easy for people to get in touch. In reality, it is a must, but can be time consuming for little or no increase in actual listeners. Here is a link to our station <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AffinityRadioMaidstone/" target="_blank">Affinity Radio Facebook Page</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWemly8aI59anHsnvJ6J56U1ct_qY6J0zty_iaV6TaCKDA8fzadKAZNL76vd81Z5WeoJMJxlJJ_5ZhWdaRPAQFOFQuUrWCzjAI5pRd4JJpHq3a-byLZJL9R9WdB0_dAOlrpiO_lKqUqJ8/s1600/1492297467_Asset_3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWemly8aI59anHsnvJ6J56U1ct_qY6J0zty_iaV6TaCKDA8fzadKAZNL76vd81Z5WeoJMJxlJJ_5ZhWdaRPAQFOFQuUrWCzjAI5pRd4JJpHq3a-byLZJL9R9WdB0_dAOlrpiO_lKqUqJ8/s1600/1492297467_Asset_3.png" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using a similar strategy as Facebook, also set up automated twitter feeds of what track you are playing on your station. Get those followers and you will get lot's of likes, again time consuming and generally from an internet radio station viewpoint, a necessity but again 4,000 plus followers does not equate to listeners! Check out our <a href="https://twitter.com/affinitydj?lang=en" target="_blank">Affinity twitter page</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You need one, this is your shop front and communication hub. It's also a guide to how many interested people are out there by looking at "hits" on your site. Today it's quite easy to set up a website and can be free, check out <a href="http://www.wix.com/Create-Free-Website" target="_blank">Wix</a> for a good example. We use a paid for software option from Serif. Check out our website <a href="http://www.affinityradio.net/" target="_blank">here</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And finally.... all the above will build your stations presence on the internet. Search for your station name to see how many times it pops up in your favourite search engine. All of the discussed topics will increase your chances of being found on the web. Your website enables people to contact you, but beware, most contacts will be spammers, Russian Brides, etc... so be warned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well I hope this little rant (blog) has helped some of you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are a few links to other resources you may find useful.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.thebalance.com/top-10-internet-marketing-strategies-2295375" target="_blank">Top-10-internet-marketing-strategies</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://spacial.com/how-to-gain-more-listeners-for-your-internet-radio-station/" target="_blank">how-to-gain-more-listeners-for-your-internet-radio-station</a></span><br />
<a href="https://radio.co/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">radio.co - blog</span></a><br />
<a href="http://blog.wavestreaming.com/5-directories-list-station/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5-directories you should list your station with</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cheers for now</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dave</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-89686487569152169752017-04-13T18:45:00.000+01:002017-04-13T18:45:07.457+01:00Things to consider if producing an internet radio show<h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Running an internet radio station is great fun but also for small operators like us at Affinity Radio it can be very time consuming. Live shows from the studio are bounced up to our Cloud server then out to the world, this enables the Cloud to fill in any gaps if the LIVE broadcast drops out, so you should never hear dead air. Prerecorded shows are usually sent to us via Drop box, we-transfer or other file sharing system. We then have to remove all dates, editions etc so that the file title is set to a predefined format (defined by us). We then drop these (mp3) files into our presenters folders then the clever stuff happens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We use SAM Broadcaster Pro as our broadcasting software since 2010. We have found that this software can also re write the files with the appropriate data in seconds so that the listener will be able to see the artist name, the show title, presenters picture or Affinity Tile. There is additionally space for website links and much more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the metadata is correct we upload the completed mp3 to the Cloud server. The server analyses the file and normalizes the volume so that it is in keeping with the other output on the system so sound levels are at a constant output volume. This is great however if the presenters voice level is low, the system can't compensate for this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, you have made your show, recorded it onto mp3 and sent it out, fantastic. Making the program for free is amazing, stations like ours are self funding so we can't pay as it costs us a small fortune to keep on the air. Here are a few things to consider when doing your shows.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">remember to keep the file size to the station maximum output "quality", in our case 128 kbps as it keeps files small and some cloud systems have upload "caps" that prohibit files above certain levels so, again the poor old station manager has to convert these down to an acceptable size.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you found the information useful, would like to get a show on air, or would like to know more, please email me at studio@affinityradio.net and put "Blog" in the title and I'll get back to you.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-60342614881938991732016-08-04T19:35:00.000+01:002016-08-04T19:35:34.934+01:00<h2>
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Well it's been an age since we last talked. I was just thinking it was time to get writing again,<br />
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Lots of things have changed Affinity Radio in the past year. We have seen a few presenters leave, come back and leave again....don't ask!!! We have a number of new laddies and gents on board now bringing the broadcasting crew up to 27 today. We have moved servers to Radio.co in March 2016, with the old server finally turning off in June.<br />
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Its that time again</h4>
So its fast approaching 14 August 2016 when it will be our 6th year of broadcasting 24/7<br />
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A BIG thank you to all!</h4>
I'd like to thank our listeners for sticking with us and also a BIG thank you to all our presenters, sponsors and behind the scenes folks who help to make it happen.<br />
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Thanks and here is to the next 6 years.<br />
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Best regards<br />
Dave Kelly<br />
Presenter and co-founder of Affinity<br />
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"Top tunes - all the time"
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We have had a number of messages and emails asking what equipment we use and how to set up an internet radio station.</div>
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1 PC/Mac/Laptop</div>
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2 Streaming software (free or purchased) we started with Winamp</div>
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9 Register your station stream on internet radio directories</div>
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24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
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So you've downloaded the latest iTunes update to your PC. I'm sure there are lots of improvements, but wait a minute! Where has the "Radio" button gone?.</h2>
Someone in their wisdom has changed the name of the RADIO button to INTERNET and also has not made it a preset default setting either. So how can I listen again to my favourite internet radio station through iTunes?<br />
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All is not lost, check out the video below to get it back.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jecXXNGwUxk">I've lost my iTunes Internet Radio Button</a><br />
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If you don't like to open links to You Tube, here are written instructions.<br />
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<li>Open iTunes</li>
<li>Click on the box at Top Left of the iTunes screen</li>
<li>Select "Preferences" from the menu</li>
<li>in "General Preferences"</li>
<li>Select "Internet Radio" tick box</li>
<li>Click OK</li>
<li>You now have a button called "Internet", this is the old "Radio" button</li>
<li>Click on this and you'll find all the usual internet radio stations</li>
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You can find Affinity Radio under "Golden Oldies" check us out, we play the best from the 60s, 70s and 80s and a little bit more too.</div>
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24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-498464218176381792013-05-14T16:53:00.001+01:002013-05-14T17:16:36.774+01:00Ken Lockerbie Retires from Broadcasting<div><p>Hello Listener,<br>
We have to tell you that after a long illness Ken has informed us that he can no longer broadcast. I'm sure our regular listeners have wondered what has become of Ken. We will leave that explanation for Ken to explain later. Ken has a great following and lists a large expat community of avid listeners to his regular Monday night slot.</p>
<p>Ade has been holding the fort for Ken and now launches a new show from next Monday called "Golden Decades", we wish him every success and hope that Kens fans will support this new show.</p>
<p>Ken will be doing some work behind the scene of which we will tell more soon so watch this space.</p>
<p>Visit the link to Kens profile at: </p>
<p><a href="http:// http://www.affinityradio.net/djprofile.html#Ken1">http://www.affinityradio.net/djprofile.html</a></p>
<p>Best regards<br>
Dave</p>
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"Top tunes - all the time"
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Affinity Radio Update - Server Migration February 2013</span></b></h2>
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Visit www.affinityradio.net for the latest news and link updates</h3>
We will be migrating servers this month to enable a better output to our listeners for the future.<br />
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Our websites Tune In page has all the information you need to get listening as soon as possible. Our “Listen Now” button (the Green one) opens a Windows Media player for Windows based PC’s. The Green button is available on every page of the site.<br />
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Listen on all Internet Radios, we are just a click away. We are registered with all Major Radio Manufacturers. We are also on iTunes Radio, go to our website for details.<br />
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Some of our listeners have reduced bandwidth. Poor ADSL or download limits.<br />
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We can provide a lower stream to suit your situation.<br />
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The links opposite will open up access to our 64 Kbps stream which will allow a convenient and cost saving alternative, it also enables a more consistent program when using a mobile phone so select our 64 Kbps stream from the <a href="http://tunein.com/mobile/rel=nofollow">Tune In</a> app as well.<br />
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We are also available from the worlds major Internet Radio Directories ( Links Page) so there are unlimited options available.<br />
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Should you be experiencing any difficulties in connecting to us, use our “Contact Us Page” and send us a brief description on your problem and we will get back to you.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-84631976284584854272012-11-30T20:17:00.002+00:002012-11-30T20:18:17.558+00:00Official opening of the new Studio 1<div>
Well, finally after weeks of work we will officially be opening the new Studio 1 in Aylesford on Saturday 8th December. There will be a few bottles of bubbly popped and a few Lucky listeners have been in invited. There are a few invites left so log on to<a href="http://www.affinityradio.net/"> www.affinityradio.net</a> and hit the RED button type GRAND OPENING to be in with a chance to get an invite, good luck.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-22072443187921700442012-11-30T20:16:00.002+00:002012-11-30T20:16:16.998+00:00<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Christmas is just
around the corner. Our Christmas jingle package is being installed on our
servers as we speak. I know you all love them.......really.....yes you doooooo.
:) also we have a great line-up on Christmas Day with all the presenters doing
an hour show so something to remember. We'll try not to play too many Christmas
records as we appreciate you may need a break from them from time to time. All
of us at Affinity Radio wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous
New Year. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.affinityradio.net"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.affinityradio.net</span></a>
</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-69097296039863044742012-11-30T20:15:00.003+00:002012-11-30T20:15:53.235+00:00<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Work on the new
Studio One is nearing completion with just a few minor items to complete. This
may not have much impact on the listeners experience but it will enable
Affinity to broaden our programs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Also it provides another venue to hold live
interviews (currently provided by Studio 2 in Rainham) and even live music in
the near future. We are recording an EP with a band called "Hail the
Leaf" this Saturday which will be the first "live" music
session, although not for broadcast as it's way outside Affinity's listener
base, no offence lads!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">New presenters are being lined up for next year as
well, these will support our established presenters and provide more
"hosted" content. We will be upgrading our servers over the holiday
period but this should not effect the radio service. Listener views are always
welcome so any comments via our websites "contact us page" thanks. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.affinityradio.net"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">www.affinityradio.net</span></a>
</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-3324562646725781812012-11-26T16:35:00.001+00:002012-11-26T16:38:37.204+00:00Affinity Radio's latest presenter is seen in the new Les Mis film<div><p>See our own @GaryB_Affinity in 'Les Miserables’ New Frontrunner for Best Picture Oscar http://t.co/hWHKGMjy via @thedailybeast (https://twitter.com/AffinityDJ/status/273100386603245568) Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download</p>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-2624139298044356922012-08-12T15:51:00.001+01:002012-11-26T16:45:59.461+00:00JC Rook & Son sponsors Affinity Radio News<div><p><br>
Hi Guys,</p>
<p>Long time no blog. Here is our latest news</p>
<p>Kent's leading provider of quality meats is now sponsoring our News.<br>
JC Rook and Sons are a well established family run business who have been trading in Kent for over 40 years. They have 15 shops operating throughout east and mid Kent employing around 220 staff.</p>
<p>Supporting locally sourced products and local business, J C Rook & Sons are now supporting Kent’s Affinity Radio by sponsoring our news bulletins service. If you would like to advertise with Affinity Radio please contact us via email : <br>
sales@affinityradio.net" or via our RED BUTTON. Also check or website"http://www.affinityradio.net/"For more details on what we can offer you.<br>
Affinity Radio24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's& 80's<br>
"It's all about the music"<br>
www.affinityradio.net</p>
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24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-43700514657920451182012-03-28T22:55:00.001+01:002012-03-28T23:03:24.169+01:00New Horizons for Affinity Radio<div><p>Well thanks to you, my listener, you have increased our listeners numbers to an un presidented level over the last couple of months. As a result we have been attracting interest in Affinity Radio from potential sponsers, to presenters wanting to join in our sucess.<br>
It's taken a while to get here and its been hard work, but enjoyable at the same time.<br>
Both my m8 and me thank you for your support in the world of internet radio and thanks to our other halfs for putting up with our absence from the usual family stuff.<br>
Cheers Dave<br>
Affinity <a href="http://affinityradio.net">Radio</a></p>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-89774390005183982732012-02-24T19:12:00.000+00:002012-02-24T19:12:37.709+00:00Affinity Radio surges upward with increasing listener numbers<div class="MsoNormal">Hi to all our new listeners who have found Affinity Radio, we have had a massive increase in listeners since Christmas and we have been breaking our maximum listeners figures now on a daily basis.</div><div class="MsoNormal">We must be doing something right then!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Thank you to all our listeners who have contacted us with dedications but also some great encouragement and sometimes mild criticism, which we always review and take action on where needed. Without such comments from you, we would not be where we are today.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">With new presenters coming online, we aim to provide a varied program to suit all musical tastes. We still aim to keep a “local” flavour to our programming as we like to support our local community and services in Maidstone, Medway Towns and the county of Kent, some of our “global” listeners have commented that they like this as well, especially listeners from Eastern Europe and Australia. We are also keenly aware of our “global” listener and try to balance the content. We list our programmes on our website <a href="http://www.affinityradio.net/">www.affinityradio.net</a> and update the site on a regular basis so make sure you refresh to make sure you are looking at the latest content.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Fans of Northern Soul, Motown and Country music will soon have additional programmes added to our schedule.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Thank you for listening to Affinity Radio and for your continued support.</div><div class="MsoNormal">It’s all about the music.<br />
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Contact us: <a href="http://www.affinityradio.net/contat-us.html">http://www.affinityradio.net/contat-us.html</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Affinity Radio
24/7 Music from the 60's' 70's, 80's and more.
"Top tunes - all the time"
www.affinityradio.net</div>Affinity Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10805259976398438832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422892931889157733.post-84704138229091434552012-01-15T11:30:00.001+00:002012-01-15T11:33:12.177+00:00Tune in to Affinity<a href="http://www.affinityradio.net/tune_%20in_to_affinity.html">Tune in to Affinity</a><br />
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</div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">Confusion.....</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">Affinity Radio (Affinity Radio (Maidstone) Ltd) has been running exclusively on the internet for the last 19 months.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">We are not connected to "Affinity Dab, Affinity Radio Cambridge" etc in any way. Our studios are based in Kent.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">We first noted that a DAB station had started up in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Cambridge</st1:place></st1:city> using a similar name to ours last March (2010). </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">We also noted that their internet listener count was small so we were not concerned. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">In December 2011 "Affinity DAB, <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Cambridge</st1:place></st1:city>...etc" began proceedings to register "Affinity Radio" as a registered trade mark. to which we are vigerously opposing! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">Also our contacts in local radio sources have noted that they have ceased DAB transmissions, shut their studios and are now just on the internet.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial;">We at Affinity Radio do apologise for any inconvenience or confusion caused to listeners however I hope you enjoy our programming and will keep listening to us in future as you are all valued listener.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you would like to get in contact with us just respond via </span><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Red Button</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> on our website at www.affinityradio.net</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #323c50; font-family: Arial;"><br />
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