{"id":26512,"date":"2021-08-31T14:51:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T12:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=26512"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:06:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T14:06:08","slug":"checklist-starting-internet-radio-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/checklist-starting-internet-radio-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for starting an Internet radio station"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before you launch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/how-start-internet-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>your own Internet radio station<\/em><\/a>, you may want to take a look at this checklist. It provides all the information you need in order to <strong>properly prepare and launch your radio project<\/strong> in the best possible conditions! Thanks to this article, you&rsquo;ll have all the elements you need to get your station up and running in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">I\/ Finding a concept for your Internet radio station<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1\/ Name and theme<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/how-start-internet-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">starting an Internet radio station<\/a> is to choose a <strong>name<\/strong> and <strong>theme<\/strong>. Remember, your name should be <strong>catchy<\/strong>, <strong>memorable<\/strong> and <strong>easy to pronounce<\/strong>. Furthermore, it should represent the theme of your radio station so that people understand the concept immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your theme should be as original as possible in order to <strong>help you stand out<\/strong>. If you happen to choose a theme that has already been used by other radios, don&rsquo;t panic! You can totally have the same theme, however, try and find an <strong>original<\/strong> <strong>angle<\/strong> in order to differentiate yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further<\/span><\/strong><em> \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/finding-right-idea-internet-radio-station\/\">Finding the right idea for your Internet radio station<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2\/ Radio format  <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&rsquo;ve found a theme for your Internet radio station, it&rsquo;s time to choose the format. In the radio world, we tend to refer to 6 major formats: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Generalist<\/strong>:<\/span> a mix of various topics (music and talk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Musical<\/strong>:<\/span> focuses on music (specific genre or top charts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Thematic<\/strong>:<\/span> targets a particular topic (sports, cinema, food&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Local<\/strong>:<\/span> spreads information regarding a specific location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Community<\/strong>:<\/span> adresses people of the same religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation etc&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Informative<\/strong>:<\/span> gives news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Top Tip: <\/span><\/strong>If you&rsquo;re planning on broadcasting music, don&rsquo;t forget to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/need-license-internet-radio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">licensing regulations<\/span><\/em><\/a> in the country that you&rsquo;re broadcasting from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a rough idea of the format that best suits your project will then help you <strong>find and create content<\/strong> to drive your station!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further:<\/span><\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/key-successful-internet-radio-station-content-programming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choosing the format and content of your Internet radio station<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3\/ Target audience<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Defining a target audience for your Internet radio station is essential. It will allow you to <strong>better define who your show is aimed at<\/strong>, and therefore, adapt your content accordingly. You&rsquo;ll need to ask yourself questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>What age group will I be talking to?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Where are my listeners from?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What subjects\/topics are they interested in?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve established who your radio station is aimed at, you can <strong>adjust your tone <\/strong>and content to <strong>attract that particular audience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>Go further<\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/define-target-audience-radio\/\"><em>How to define a target audience for your Internet radio station<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">II\/ Setting up your Internet radio station<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1\/ Radio host<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start an Internet radio station, you&rsquo;ll need a <strong>radio host <\/strong>such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">RadioKing<\/span><\/em><\/a>. With all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/pricing-radio\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Radio Offers<\/span><\/em><\/a>, we provide you with a 24\/7 online stream that you can manage via a platform that we call the <strong>Radio<\/strong> <strong>Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload your content, create your own playlists\/ programs and easily schedule your content to broadcast automatically up to 6 months in advance! We then take care of broadcasting your content via your online stream. You&rsquo;ll also have access to the <strong>statistics<\/strong> of your radio station, <strong>various<\/strong> <strong>widgets<\/strong> (such as a radio player) and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1242\" height=\"442\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card.png\" alt=\"start radio station\" class=\"wp-image-26111 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card.png 1242w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-640x228.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-1240x441.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-860x306.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-680x242.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-500x178.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-400x142.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-200x71.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-50x18.png 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1242px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1242\/442;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1242\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card.png\" alt=\"start radio station\" class=\"wp-image-26111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card.png 1242w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-640x228.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-1240x441.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-860x306.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-680x242.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-500x178.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-400x142.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-200x71.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CTA-no-card-50x18.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2\/ Live broadcasting software<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to broadcasting live on your Internet radio station, you&rsquo;ll need to use a <strong>live broadcasting software<\/strong>. There are many free solutions that are compatible with RadioKing (for MacOS and Windows).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply configure your radio stream thanks to your live connection information (available under the <a href=\"https:\/\/manager.radioking.com\/radio\/0\/live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Live Tab<\/span><\/em><\/a> of your Radio Manager) and <strong>start broadcasting live in just a few clicks<\/strong>! Going live on air is an important part of having a radio station, so be sure to test different softwares out to see which one best suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further<\/span><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/internet-radio-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A full guide to live broadcasting software<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3\/ Equipment<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Live broadcasts also require some equipment if you want a <strong>professional audio quality<\/strong>. The classic set up generally includes: a <strong>mixing desk<\/strong>, an <strong>XLR microphone <\/strong>and some <strong>headphones<\/strong>. (Depending on the number of people that will be broadcasting live, you&rsquo;ll need to adapt the number of mics, headphones etc&#8230;) <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/giphy-88-1.gif\" alt=\"internet radio equipment\" class=\"wp-image-26520 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/270;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/giphy-88-1.gif\" alt=\"internet radio equipment\" class=\"wp-image-26520\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that if you&rsquo;re looking for a <strong>simple 1-person set up<\/strong>, you can also opt for a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/the-best-usb-microphones-for-radio-broadcasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">USB microphone<\/span><\/a><\/em> that plugs straight into your computer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further:<\/span><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/best-budget-microphones-radio-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best budget microphones<\/a><\/em> \ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/best-budget-headphones-radio-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best budget headphones<\/a> \ud83d\udc49<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/best-budget-audio-mixers-radio-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best budget mixers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">4\/ Recording software<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to <strong>pre-record<\/strong> some of the content of your Internet radio station in order to save time, or prepare in advance. In this case, you&rsquo;ll need an audio recording software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many free choices for MacOS and Windows, some more complex than others. Whether you want to record multiple tracks or add effects to your voice, there&rsquo;s a recording software out there for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further<\/span><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/top-5-audio-recording-software-for-your-radio-shows\/\"><em>Top 5 audio recording software for your radio shows<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">III\/ Attracting listeners<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1\/ Sharing your Internet radio station <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract new listeners for your Internet radio station, you need to make sure that your radio is <strong>easy to find<\/strong>. There are multiple ways that you can share your radio station, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Listening link:<\/strong> <\/span>this is your unique streaming URL that allow people to listen to your Internet radio station. If you&rsquo;re a RadioKing client, you&rsquo;ll find your listening link under the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/manager.radioking.com\/radio\/0\/widgets\/listening_links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Share Tab<\/span><\/a><\/em> of your Radio Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Radio website:<\/span><\/strong> creating a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio-cms-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">website<\/span><\/a><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> <\/span><\/em>for your Internet radio station is a great way to allow easy access to your listeners, and make your radio station easy to find. Plus, you can easily upload content (articles, photos, contests&#8230;) to keep your listeners updated with any news concerning your radio!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Mobile app:<\/span><\/strong> creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio-mobile-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">mobile app<\/span><\/em><\/a> for your radio station is the perfect way to allow your audience to tune in, whenever, wherever! You&rsquo;ll also be able to send push notifications to remind them of any upcoming shows or events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Vocal apps:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/p\/radio-skill-smart-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">vocal apps<\/span><\/em><\/a> for connected speakers allow you audience to launch your radio with a simple voice command. They can also ask their Alexa or Google Assistant device what the title and artist of the current song is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"923\" height=\"468\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26537 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2.png 923w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-640x325.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-860x436.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-680x345.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-500x254.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-400x203.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-200x101.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-50x25.png 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 923px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 923\/468;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"923\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2.png 923w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-640x325.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-860x436.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-680x345.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-500x254.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-400x203.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-200x101.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Share-Radio-Blog2-50x25.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Radio player:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> <\/span>with all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/pricing-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Radio Offers<\/span><\/em><\/a>, you&rsquo;ll have a fully customizable radio player that can be easily embedded onto a website. A Facebook player is also included!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Radio page:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> <\/span>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/listen-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">RadioKing listening platform<\/span><\/em><\/a> regroups all radio stations hosted by RadioKing. You&rsquo;ll have your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/how-to-create-your-radio-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">dedicated radio page<\/span><\/em><\/a> where people can listen to your station and add comments. You can also post messages for your followers!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Online directories:<\/span><\/strong> there are many<span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/top-internet-radio-directories-attract-listeners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">online radio directories<\/span><\/a><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> <\/span><\/em>that allow you to add your radio for free. It&rsquo;s a great way to boost the visibility of your radio station for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further<\/span><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/different-ways-to-share-your-online-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Different ways of sharing your radio station<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2\/ Social media<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media is another great way to attract new listeners and interact with them. By creating <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RadioKingUSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioKing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/em> &amp; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/radio_king\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/em> accounts for your radio, you&rsquo;ll allow people to keep up to date with any news or upcoming live shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use social media to post <strong>exclusive content <\/strong>such as behind-the-scenes photos, or fun facts about your team. It&rsquo;s also a great way to interact with your listeners, so be sure to respond to any comments on your profiles! You can also use features such as <strong>polls<\/strong> on the various platforms to increase engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Go further<\/span><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/engage-your-listeners-on-social-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to use social media for your radio station<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efbc12\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3\/ Listener participation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Including your listeners in the life of your Internet radio station is a must! There are different ways that you can get them involved such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Audio shout-outs: <\/span><\/strong>easily embed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/why-offer-audio-shout-outs-to-your-listeners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">audio shout-out widget<\/span><\/em><\/a> onto your website in order to allow your listeners to leave you a vocal message! You can then broadcast these shout-outs on your radio station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Call-ins:<\/span><\/strong> offer your listeners the possibility of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/on\/knowledgebase\/3843\/How-to-broadcast-a-listener-live-on-air.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">calling-in to your live radio show<\/span><\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color:#e44235\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Contests and prize-draws: <\/span><\/strong>everyone loves the opportunity of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/7-ideas-radio-contests-giveaways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">winning free stuff<\/span><\/a><\/em>! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrating your audience as a part of your radio shows will help <strong>create a sense of community<\/strong>. Plus, it also helps you seem more approachable and close to your listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you&rsquo;ve checked all the boxes in this list, you&rsquo;re ready to launch your Internet radio station!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/create-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1965\" height=\"585\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26136 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW.png 1965w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-640x191.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1536x457.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1920x572.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1680x500.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1240x369.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-860x256.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-680x202.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-500x149.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-400x119.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-200x60.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-50x15.png 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1965px) 100vw, 1965px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1965px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1965\/585;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1965\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW.png 1965w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-640x191.png 640w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1536x457.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1920x572.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1680x500.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-1240x369.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-860x256.png 860w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-680x202.png 680w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-500x149.png 500w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-400x119.png 400w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-200x60.png 200w, https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BLOG-YELLOW-50x15.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1965px) 100vw, 1965px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you launch your own Internet radio station, you may want to take a look at this checklist. It provides all the information you need in order to properly prepare and launch your radio project in the best possible conditions! Thanks to this article, you&rsquo;ll have all the elements you need to get your station up and running in no time. I\/ Finding a concept for your Internet radio station 1\/ Name and theme The first thing you need to do when starting an Internet radio station is to choose a name and theme. 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