After the DJ played it, she said "by request". Since they've added it, wouldn't it be on their playlist anyway? ???
I've asked this question before, but haven't gotten a response, so am trying again.
I've noticed that they play BTIKM less often now that they've added than before..
they played it today at 3:08 a.m. and 2:37 p.m., that's 11-1/2 between the two plays, but before they played it at least 4 or 5 times and with less time between plays. Can anyone explain how the plays work? Color me confused! ???
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I had not seen an answer for this yet so here goes....
There are two parts of getting airplay on US Radio...
1. Getting the song added to the station playlist.
There are two different ways stations can choose to add a song to their MediaBase playlist:
> Some stations submit the songs they have added.
> Other stations add songs automatically whenever they play the song 7 or more times in a week. This is called an "Autoadd".
KLLC adds song automatically --- "Autoadds". Last week they played BTIKM 28 times. The most of any station in the US and since they opt to autoadd songs to their MediaBase playlist, it was autoadded.
2. Playing the song.
Radio stations or groups of radio stations have program directors (PDs). The PD is responsible for both the station's playlist. the level that songs will be played (how many spins a song will get), and what dayparts (times) the song will be played. They can delegate part of this role to major DJs but rarely do. Just as their title says, they program the station.
DJs are the on-air talent. They do not do the programming but are responsible (along with Producers) for their show's content and entertainment value .
NOW WHY WOULD SPIN LEVEL DROP after the first week?
KLLC supports BTIKM and they will manage the number of spins to peak on or after the official impact date -- 1.23.12 for their format HAC.
So, if they back off a bit from 28 spins a week -- don't be surprised -- only worry if they are not well above this level by 1.23.12.
