Starting a Radio Plugging campaign

Step 1 – Required assets for the release

The following assets are required for launching a campaign:

-Track(s) in .wav
-Track(s) metadata – label copy e.g. artist, title, version
-ISRC code(s)
-Artwork (size 2000x2000px to 3000x3000px; 5MB max.)
-Short description of the release
-PR material about the release (optional)
-Artist liners*

*only in case of campaign types that include Artist Promo production

Step 2 – Add a Record Label

  1. In the RADIO PLUGGING section of the Main Menu, click on the “MY LABEL(S)“ button.

2. The “MyRecordLabels” section will appear. Click on the “+ADD RECORD LABEL” button.

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3. You will be redirected to the “BILLING INFO” page. Before you proceed, complete the billing information, then click “SAVE.

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4. After saving, simply go back and click on “+ADD RECORD LABEL“. In the pop-up window, enter the name of your record label, then click on “ADD LABEL“.

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5. Once the label is added, you’ll need to provide the necessary details. On the left-hand side, you’ll notice the “RECORD LABEL STATUS“. A release can be created once the Label Logo and Contact are provided.

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6. LABEL ARTWORK (Mandatory)

Click on the “CHANGE” button to upload your label’s artwork. The minimum size is 400×400 and the maximum is 2000×2000. The max file size is 1.5 MB. Acceptable formats are jpg or png.

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7. CONTACT (Mandatory)

Click on the “EDIT” button in the CONTACT section. 

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Provide the main contact email for your label. Ensure it remains updated.

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8. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS (Not mandatory)

9. Once all required information is provided, the “RECORD LABEL STATUS” will turn green, and the “ADD RELEASE” button will become available.

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Step 3a – Adding a release

In the RADIO PLUGGING section of the Main Menu, click on the “+ ADD RELEASES” button. Here, you can add the release you wish to send to radio stations.

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In the “Add Release” window, you’ll need to enter the following information:

  • Record Label: Choose the record label assigned to this release.
  • Release Name: This is the name of the single and should not include mix information. Example: Deep Mind Control
  • Release Artist Name: Enter the artist(s) name, including any “featuring,” “presents,” or “versus” artists. Example: David Guetta x Hypaton feat. La Bouche
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When done, click on “ADD RELEASE“.

Step 3b – Packages

First, select the campaign type you wish to use by clicking on the “SELECT” button beneath it.

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After the release is created, you’ll be redirected to the “My Release Details” page, where you’ll provide more details about the release.

Note: You can only submit your release for Radio Plugging when all the “PROMO STATUS” sections are marked green.

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Step 3c – Artwork

Click the “CHANGE” button in the ARTWORK section. Next, select and upload the release artwork. Ensure its dimensions are between 2000x2000px and 3000x3000px.

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Step 3d – Release details

To provide the missing release details, click on the “EDIT” button in the “RELEASE DETAILS” section.

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Here, you can update any existing details and also input the official release date.

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Step 3f – Press Release

This step is not mandatory. To upload the press pack of your release, click on the “UPLOAD” button. The only accepted file format is .zip.

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Step 3g – Territory Restriction

By default, all countries are permitted. However, if you wish to restrict certain territories, click on the “EDIT” button in the “TERRITORY RESTRICTIONS” section.

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In the window that pops up, deselect countries or continents as needed. After making selections, click “SAVE“.

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Step 3h – Description

Provide a detailed description or press release for the single. This text helps radio stations understand more about the artist and the release.

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Step 3i – Tracks

To upload track(s) for the promotion campaign, click the “+ADD A TRACK” button in the “TRACKS” section.

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For each track, provide:

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Artist(s)* – Enter the artist(s).

  • Artist(s): Enter the artist name(s).
  • Title: Enter just the track title, avoiding mix or artist details. Example: Deep Down Dirty
  • Mix: Provide the mix name. Avoid adding track titles here.
  • Genre: Select the track’s genre.
  • ISRC code: Though not compulsory, entering the ISRC code helps radio stations report your track to royalty collection societies.

After filling in the details, click on “ADD TRACK“. Next, you’ll need to upload the song in .wav format. Click the “TRACK (WAV)” button.

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Once a track is uploaded, a black tick sign will appear.

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To add more tracks, repeat this process.

If edits are needed, click on the green square in the track section.

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Step 3j – Submit the release

Once all details are filled out, and every “PROMO STATUS” section shows green ticks:

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Also the “SUBMIT YOUR RELEASE FOR RADIO PLUGGING” option will activate. Click on it.

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A window will pop up, allowing you either to proceed or return to make changes. If you’re ready, click “I’M READY TO SUBMIT FOR RADIO PLUGGING“.

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After submission, our team will get back to you within one business day with the next steps to initiate the campaign.

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