On Air’s Thomas Roth (left) and Rainer Eichhorn (right) send their regards from Radiodays Europe in Barcelona, Spain, where they’re showing off the brand new MusicMaster Version 5. If you’re there, be sure to stop by booth #9 in the CCCB exhibition area so you can see it for yourself.
By Aaron Taylor
Here is a very exciting new option available to you in the latest version of MusicMaster, we call it Category QuickMove. In a nutshell, it allows you to quickly make category changes of elements in a faster, much simpler drag and drop fashion than in previous versions of MusicMaster Windows. Instead of calling up a large list of the categories you need to work with by a query or perhaps a category group, you can now just simply go to DATASET-LIBRARY-QUICKMOVE to make those weekly category moves and changes. (more…)
With all due respect to Paul Desmond, we want you to Take Five—MusicMaster 5.0 that is. Take 5.0 to new places with new features including:
It would take us a bit longer than five to tell you about all the new enhancements, so check out the What’s New in 5.0 bulletin in our support center or contact your Music Scheduling Consultant for more information about the ways we’ve made MusicMaster even better.
Radio Eins – Potsdam, Germany
Radio Fritz – Potsdam, Germany
Antenne Brandenburg – Potsdam, Germany
Liferadio Tirol – Innsbruck, Austria
Media-plan – Zagreb, Croatia
DRadio Wissen – Cologne, Germany
Antenne Thüringen – Weimar, Germany
Top40 – Weimar, Germany
WWAV-FM, WMXZ-FM, WFFY-FM, WHWY-FM – Destin, FL
The Mormon Channel – Salt Lake City, UT
musicfm – Budapest, Hungary
Domradio – Cologne, Germany
RTL 102.5 – Cologno Monzese, Italy
Radio Narodni – Zagreb, Croatia
Fireplay – Zagreb, Croatia
On Air’s Rainer Eichhorn and Thomas Roth will be showing the brand new MusicMaster Version 5 at Radiodays Europe, March 15-16, in Barcelona, Spain. The show is sold out, but if you already have tickets, please stop by at our booth (#9) in the CCCB exhibition area or get in touch with Rainer or Thomas if you want to fix an appointment right away.
Radiodays Europe is the meeting point for all radio in Europe, bringing together European private and public radios. Over 750 participants from over 45 countries will attend this year’s conference in Barcelona.
If you are planning to attend any of these upcoming events let us know. We would love the opportunity to say hello, share a cup of coffee, or help with any questions you may be having.
Mark Patric is the APD and MD of 93.7 JRfm in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Along with his 16 years of major market broadcast experience he has also worked as a music scheduling consultant and music research adviser for Albright and O’Malley Consulting for the past 10 years.
Contact Mark Patric at 604-575-1226 or magmedia@telus.net.
The MusicMaster Pro-Team is comprised of experienced broadcast consultants and programmers who are available to assist MusicMaster clients with programming advice. Their services are available under this cost effective program with no long term commitment required, and can be added to your existing software support plan. Information on each MusicMaster Pro-Team member is available below. If you would like to retain the services of one of the MusicMaster Pro-Team members or have questions about the specifics of the program contact Mark Bolke Vice President/COO at (651) 405-9119 or Mark@MusicMaster.com.
See the complete MusicMaster Pro-Team Roster.
Quick Tip: New InfoBar Options
With 5.0, you can now display more information on your categories. Go to Tools, Options, Library Editor Options and configure the Infobar Options to show song count, slot count or the average runtime of the category. Once enabled, you’ll see this information after the name of your category. The example here shows the number of songs in each category.
Random Clock Elements
by Paul Ziino
MusicMaster can randomly choose from a list of categories in a clock position when a Random element is set up. (Read more.)
Customizing MusicMaster
by Marianne Burkett
When you start using MusicMaster after having worked with other scheduling software, you may or may not be aware of all the choices you have about colors, layout, font sizes and embedding your logo into the software. Yes, all things are possible and it’s very fun to play at setting it up. (Read more.)
George Bougioukhliampos
Presentation Scheduler
MTV Greece
As a presentation scheduler I found MusicMaster to be an amazing tool in my hands. I used to work with another software before, and the truth is that this one is better by all comparisons!
We’re talking about a very smart software that with the proper preparation can run on autopilot, and that is very important for any presentation scheduler because it gives them more time to imagine the flow and be more creative.
One more thing I truly like about MusicMaster is the ability to create your own layout depending on your needs and what’s convenient for you.
I hope to have the opportunity in the future to meet a lot of people who work with MusicMaster who can improve our ideas and offer tips on how to make my use of the software more perfect!
by Marianne Burkett
When you start using MusicMaster after having worked with other scheduling software, you may or may not be aware of all the choices you have about colors, layout, font sizes and embedding your logo into the software. Yes, all things are possible and it’s very fun to play at setting it up. (more…)
by Paul Ziino
MusicMaster can randomly choose from a list of categories in a clock position when a Random element is set up. In your clock, click in the Element Type field and select Random from the list. (more…)
Radio Eins – Potsdam, Germany
Radio Fritz – Potsdam, Germany
Antenne Brandenburg – Potsdam, Germany
Liferadio Tirol – Innsbruck, Austria
Media-plan – Zagreb, Croatia
DRadio Wissen – Cologne, Germany
Antenne Thüringen – Weimar, Germany
Top40 – Weimar, Germany
WWAV-FM, WMXZ-FM, WFFY-FM, WHWY-FM – Destin, FL
The Mormon Channel – Salt Lake City, UT
musicfm – Budapest, Hungary
Domradio – Cologne, Germany
RTL 102.5 – Cologno Monzese, Italy
Radio Narodni – Zagreb, Croatia
Fireplay – Zagreb, Croatia
88 Jamz/WHMH-FM – Turks and Caicos
KGLK-FM, KKBQ-FM, KTHT-FM – Houston, TX
KXBT-FM – Austin, TX
KZFW-FM – Dallas, TX
WPLZ-FM – Chattanooga, TN
The Reach FM Radio Network – Newark, DE
Radio Eins – Potsdam, Germany
Radio Fritz – Potsdam, Germany
Antenne Brandenburg – Potsdam, Germany
Liferadio Tirol – Innsbruck, Austria
Media-plan – Zagreb, Croatia
DRadio Wissen – Cologne, Germany
Antenne Thüringen – Weimar, Germany
Top40 – Weimar, Germany
MusicMaster is making plans for the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 14-18th. Our North American and International team will be there and would welcome the opportunity to spend a few minutes with you. If you would like a FREE VIP pass to the exhibit hall space, we would love to have you as our guest. Simply fill out the registration form and use the MusicMaster promo code LV2730. You’ll find us in the Central Hall, Booth #1131, near the west-side entrance.
This year during Canadian Music Week, MusicMaster is pleased to host a Genius Workshop. Keith Hill will be doing a three-hour presentation on Thursday, March 22nd from 8am to 11am at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front Street West.
This event is free of charge, however space is limited. If you would like to attend, please contact Malcolm Sinclair at 905-665-1220 or malcolm@musicmaster.com.
If you are planning to attend any of these upcoming events let us know. We would love the opportunity to say hello, share a cup of coffee, or help with any questions you may be having.
Keith Hill, The UnConsultant, has been successfully helping radio stations raise their ratings since 1992 when he teamed up with Moon Mullins of Pollack/Mullins Nashville as a consultant specializing in country. Keith now consults from his base in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and serves numerous formats, including 70s and adult contemporary as well as country, his specialty. Keith is well known as the world’s leading authority on music scheduling along with his well developed programming skills.
When asked what “UnConsultant” means, Keith replies, “I do it differently. I look at radio stations holistically, and all advice is custom. I never offer cookie cutter advice.” His client stations are consistent winners, frequently attaining the number one position in their market under his consultation. Keith has worked in radio for over 25 years and has held programming and operations positions at numerous stations including WMYI FM Greenville, SC where he brought the station from launch to number one in just two books. He has also successfully grown ratings at WOJY, Greensboro, NC; WKJY, Long Island, NY; WMID, Atlantic City, NJ; WMXN, Norfolk, VA; and, KHEY, El Paso, TX. Keith also was an air personality at the Legendary WFIL, Philadelphia as well as WXTU, Philadelphia and WYNY, New York. Keith holds a B.S. in TV/Radio and a B.A. in Political Science from Syracuse University. He and his wife Amy reside in Corolla, North Carolina.
Contact Keith Hill at (252) 453-8888 or unconsult@aol.com.
The MusicMaster Pro-Team is comprised of experienced broadcast consultants and programmers who are available to assist MusicMaster clients with programming advice. Their services are available under this cost effective program with no long term commitment required, and can be added to your existing software support plan. Information on each MusicMaster Pro-Team member is available below. If you would like to retain the services of one of the MusicMaster Pro-Team members or have questions about the specifics of the program contact Mark Bolke Vice President/COO at (651) 405-9119 or Mark@MusicMaster.com.
See the complete MusicMaster Pro-Team Roster.
Quick Tip: Category GroupsCategory Groups are just what you’d expect, groups of categories. With MusicMaster, though, you get to determine which categories are included and how many groups you have. Go to Dataset, Library, Category and select Groups on the right side. When the box opens, you’ll be able to select New and create a new group. Check off as many categories as you like. Continue to make new groups as needed. You might consider making a group of your current categories or perhaps your gold or holiday music categories. Once you save, these groups will appear at the bottom of the InfoBar for one-click access to multiple categories at once.
Migrating Positions
By Paul Ziino
So many programmers use a static clock where the same category plays at the same time in the hour. Wouldn’t it be great if you could vary it up while still maintaining control, adding an element of spontaneity to your station’s sound? The answer to this question is to use Migrating Clock Elements. (Read more.)
Automating Tasks in MusicMaster
By Drew Bennett
Fridays can be tough on a music director or program director because you’re scheduling multiple days to get your logs in for the weekend and the beginning of the next week. Just scheduling and editing on Friday alone can take hours. Maintaining good music logs from day to day can sap up a lot of your time especially if you schedule and edit logs by yourself and without the help of an assistant. I’ll bet you’ve wished for an assistant at least a couple of times a week. I have good news. There is a way to automate tasks in MusicMaster using some fancy files and Windows Scheduled Tasks. Together, they can help automate tasks within the database. It will be like having extra hands to get some of the work done. (Read more.)
Mimi Griswold
VP Programming
Galaxy Communications
“Using MusicMaster makes it possible for me to schedule market specific elements for my morning show which is simulcast on two of our stations. Some days they broadcast from here, some days they broadcast from there…two locations, two different stations that don’t share the same music. Our own mini network made possible with the Export to Affiliates feature! I can’t imagine trying to do this without MusicMaster.”
By Aaron Taylor
So, here it is…The end of the first month of the year.
How are those New Year’s resolutions working out for you? Even if many (or all of them) have fallen by the wayside at this point, the way I look at it, it’s still not too late. Here is one completely achievable New Year’s goal, resolve to more fully utilize one of the most important tools in your programming arsenal…MusicMaster!
Perhaps you’ve seen or heard about some of the features and functionality I’ll touch upon here, but either you’ve never had the time (or the knowledge) to put them into practice or maybe you weren’t even aware they existed. Let’s resolve to change that today. (more…)
MusicMaster is making plans for the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 14-18th. Our North American and International team will be there and would welcome the opportunity to spend a few minutes with you. If you would like a FREE VIP pass to the exhibit hall space, we would love to have you as our guest. Simply fill out the registration form and use the MusicMaster promo code LV2730. You’ll find us in the Central Hall, Booth #1131, near the west-side entrance.
88 Jamz/WHMH-FM – Turks and Caicos
KGLK-FM, KKBQ-FM, KTHT-FM – Houston, TX
KXBT-FM – Austin, TX
KZFW-FM – Dallas, TX
WPLZ-FM – Chattanooga, TN
The Reach FM Radio Network – Newark, DE
