{"id":21355,"date":"2019-11-22T17:21:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T16:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=21355"},"modified":"2019-11-22T17:32:58","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T16:32:58","slug":"tips-for-creating-a-college-radio-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/tips-for-creating-a-college-radio-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for creating a College Radio Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"> More and more colleges are beginning to see the benefits of having an on-campus radio station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Not only does college radio <strong>empower students<\/strong>, it also allows students to <strong>engage with their local community<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">1. Why College Radio?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">College radio is not a means of replacing existing communication tools, it&rsquo;s a medium that complements other communication tools. College radios can be used as a way to <strong>develop a creative hub<\/strong> which allows students to <strong>publicize their opinions<\/strong> and <strong>build their confidence. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Giving students a voice and bringing them together is invaluable. It creates a strong college identity that students, both new and old, can adopt. A well-established college radio station can help students connect with the broader community, they can get involved in local charities and make a difference outside of campus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">2. What Your Students Will Gain From College Radio<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">College radio has a number of benefits for students. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Empowering students and giving them a voice<\/strong>. College radio provides an avenue for students to discuss matters in a non-judgmental format. Whether students are discussing important issues such as how to write a college application essay. Or less serious issues such as music and dancing, radio can give students a voice. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Building confidence<\/strong>. Many students are more comfortable when talking to a \u201cmic\u201d that talking to a live audience. This allows them to express their opinions without feeling intimidated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Teamwork<\/strong>. Presenting a radio show is not easy. Many colleges run their radio stations like \u2018established\u2019 radio stations. As such, they assign tasks for sound engineers, presenters, and station management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21358 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/giphy-16.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21358 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/giphy-16.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">These tasks can be time-consuming. If you are a college radio presenter who finds it difficult to juggle school and presenting, do not fret, you can seek academic help from various sources such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/essaywritingservice.ca\/\"><span class=\"s2\">essay writing service<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">3. Find out the Type of Station Your College Needs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Before you power a radio station, you need to find out the type of station your college needs. You need to create a station that appeals to the needs and likes of your college community. An excellent way to get feedback is by creating flyers that contain information about your station. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Ask the public \u201cWhat would you like to hear?\u201d on the flyer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hang the flyers around frequented places like a library, coffee shop, or community hall. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">If the station gains popularity, you can profit from advertisements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">4. Write Down all the Necessary Equipment you need<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Make a list of all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/which-equipment-to-use-for-your-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">necessary equipment<\/a> that you will need.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Once that&rsquo;s done, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/where-to-purchase-equipment-online-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start searching online<\/a> to find the best price for the equipment!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">5. Ask for a Fundraiser in College<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">You can ask for a fundraiser to help fund the college radio station. If your station is a short-term project, you won&rsquo;t need a lot of funds but, if you intend on running the station for a long time, the amount of funds you receive will influence your project on the long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">You may also want to research organizations that might support your radio station. Once you find the perfect organization, write a letter detailing your fundraising goals. You will need all the financial help you can get so don&rsquo;t be shy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">6. Buy a Microphone and Audio Console<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Unless your primary intention is to play music alone, you need to buy one or two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-mic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">microphones<\/a>. You will also need to get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-mixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">audio mixer<\/a>. This will allow you to switch between various audio outputs such as computers, turntables, or microphones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">If your budget is limited, you can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iuGqlLkA9J4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB microphone<\/a> that you can connect directly to your PC or laptop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #efbc12;\">7. Prepare a Couple of Programs and Start Broadcasting<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">If your station is music-based, prepare a playlist. If your station is debate-based, think of some interesting topics that will entice your listeners. Whatever you choose to discuss, ensure that you prepare for it before you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/set-radio-station-broadcast-live-multiple-presenters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go live on air. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">You can also interact with your listeners by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/how-to-put-your-listeners-on-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allowing them to call<\/a> and comment on your topics!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> The secret behind planning programs is to make each show exciting!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class='eckosc eckosc_status_message eckosc_status_message_info'>\n                        <div class='eckosc_status_message_title'><h3><\/h3><\/div>\n                        <div class='eckosc_status_message_message'>If you're creating a College radio station and you can provide us with a document from your school justifying this, we would be more than happy to offer you a 15% discount on our services!<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio' class='eckosc eckosc_button font_alt eckosc_button_size_large eckosc_button_position_center eckosc_button_rounded' style='background-color:#000000;' target='_blank'' data-color='#000000'>Create a College radio station today! <\/a>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More and more colleges are beginning to see the benefits of having an on-campus radio station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":21371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[590],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21355"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21355"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21741,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21355\/revisions\/21741"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}