{"id":443,"date":"2018-04-17T13:14:03","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T18:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/?page_id=443"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T18:54:44","slug":"getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-443\" data-postid=\"443\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-443 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_wynh989 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5fs5079 first\">\n                    <!-- module fancy heading -->\n<div  class=\"module module-fancy-heading tb_2f77724 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <h1 class=\"fancy-heading tf_textc\">\n    <span class=\"main-head tf_block\">\n                    HOW TO START A RADIO STATION            <\/span>\n\n    \n    <span class=\"sub-head tf_block tf_rel\">\n                    A Guide to Radio Programming            <\/span>\n    <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module fancy heading -->\n<!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_769i323 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #000;margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;max-width: 450px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_yht1819   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Radio Programming: Strategic Structure Behind the Sound<\/strong><\/p><p>Radio programming is a dynamic blend of creativity, strategic decision-making, and collaboration. Unlike non-commercial college radio stations, which often operate with minimal structure and allow DJs full autonomy, commercial radio follows a more disciplined approach. This structure is essential not only for consistency but also for driving audience engagement and generating revenue. When executed effectively, a well-programmed station can achieve long-term success within its business model.<\/p><p><strong>The Programming Process<\/strong><\/p><p>At its foundation, radio programming involves selecting and scheduling music for broadcast across the day or week. This process begins with organizing the station\u2019s music library into industry-standard categories. These categories are not defined by genre, but by factors such as the song\u2019s release date, listener popularity, and desired rotation frequency.<\/p><p><strong>Rotation Categories<\/strong><\/p><p>In commercial radio, songs are typically grouped into rotation tiers:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Light Rotation<\/strong>: Songs receiving approximately 7\u201314 plays per week. These are often newly added tracks being tested for listener response.<\/li><li><strong>Medium Rotation<\/strong>: Songs played 14\u201328 times per week. These tracks have shown promise and are gaining traction.<\/li><li><strong>Heavy Rotation<\/strong>: High-performing songs at peak popularity, played frequently to maximize exposure.<\/li><li><strong>Ultra Rotation<\/strong>\u00a0(used in formats like CHR\/Top 40): Songs receiving even more airplay than those in heavy rotation\u2014often multiple times per day. These are the tracks listeners may notice repeating frequently.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recurrent Categories<\/strong><\/p><p>Beyond current hits, stations maintain a\u00a0<strong>Recurrent<\/strong>\u00a0library, which includes:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Oldies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Classics<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>These categories consist of songs that are no longer part of the current promotional cycle but remain popular with audiences. While not reported on current industry playlists, they serve to maintain familiarity and variety in programming.<\/p><p>In summary, effective radio programming requires thoughtful categorization, strategic scheduling, and a clear understanding of audience preferences. This structured approach ensures balanced rotation, supports promotional goals, and enhances the overall listening experience.<\/p><p><strong>Designing the Radio Clock<\/strong><\/p><p>Once the music library has been categorized, the next step is to develop a\u00a0<strong>radio clock<\/strong>\u2014a structured template that outlines the programming for one hour of broadcast time. This clock determines when and how frequently songs from each category will be played, ensuring a balanced and consistent listening experience.<\/p><p>A basic example of a radio clock layout might include the following sequence:<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Top of the Hour &#8211; Your Radio Station ID<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Heavy Rotation<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Light Rotation<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Newly Added<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Advertisement<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Recurrent<\/strong> &#8211; Oldies<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Medium Rotation<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Light Rotation<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Radio Station News<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">This format serves as a guide for scheduling software or manual playlist creation, helping maintain strategic rotation and audience engagement throughout the hour.<\/p><p>Today, radio programming is largely automated, making it easy to manage music rotation and scheduling. Using predefined categories and the radio clock template, scheduling software can randomly select songs from each category and generate a complete broadcast playlist.<\/p><p>Advanced features can also be integrated into the system, such as rules to prevent songs by the same artist from playing within a specified time interval. As a result, DJs no longer need to manually select tracks or be familiar with the categorization system\u2014the playlist is automatically generated and ready for broadcast.<\/p><p>Stations can further refine their programming by implementing multiple radio clock templates tailored to different time slots, such as morning drive, midday, or evening, ensuring content remains relevant and engaging throughout the day.<\/p><p><strong>Is Structured Programming Too Restrictive?<\/strong><\/p><p>Some new DJs and programmers may initially perceive structured radio programming as limiting. However, this perception often stems from a lack of understanding of the strategic principles behind it. Human nature tends to favor familiarity over randomness, which can lead to repetitive and biased music selection when programming is left entirely to personal preference.<\/p><p>A well-designed programming system ensures balanced rotation, giving all songs fair exposure throughout the broadcast day. It also helps stations meet specific content goals, such as airing a set number of new releases daily or supporting local artists. These practices are not only intentional\u2014they are proven. Since the first programmed broadcast in 1920, structured programming has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in building successful, listener-focused radio formats.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-parallax-bg=\"desktop\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ixxh603 tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_yaj2603 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_emqt603    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"slideInDown\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Get your radio station reporting status today.<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_3f2f603 buttons-horizontal outline  xlarge circle wow\" data-tf-animation=\"slideInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/reporting-request\/\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                    <em><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-far-circle-o\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-far-circle-o\" xlink:href=\"#tf-far-circle-o\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>                                        Become a Reporter                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_kre9772 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_5xyz772 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_xyn7772\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_rn57772 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ps5q773   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>YOUR RADIO STATION CHECKLIST<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_ex4e773\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_0fyk773 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ylqi773   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>first step To starting a radio station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply for a frequency<\/li>\n<li>Apply for a license<\/li>\n<li>Establish a source of funding<\/li>\n<li>Decide on your concept<\/li>\n<li>Brand your station<\/li>\n<li>Check copyright laws<\/li>\n<li>Get equipment for your radio station<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/airplayaccess.com\/radio-sign-up\/\">Build your music library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_2phi773 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ocma773   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>second step To starting a radio station<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/reporting-request\/\">Get reporting status<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Knowing your audience<\/li>\n<li>Retaining and growing your audience<\/li>\n<li>Making it easy for listeners<\/li>\n<li>Keeping content fresh<\/li>\n<li>Staying legal<\/li>\n<li>Focusing on quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_kux4901 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_i2mc800 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7993790   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Getting started with compiling your playlist<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_21lr006 solid  divider-custom divider-center\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #000;margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;max-width: 450px;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_joep924 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_e6j6000 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_rx3f707\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_fdj5802 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7yxh011    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><b><i>A playlist<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Radio airplay charts are widely used throughout the entire radio and music industry. These are the most used tools available to both radio stations, as well as record labels to plan their marketing strategies.<\/p>\n<p>A playlist impacting the radio airplay charts should reflect your station&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/currents-vs-recurrents\/\">current <\/a>music ONLY. No &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/currents-vs-recurrents\/\">Recurrents<\/a>&#8221; should be reflected on your playlist. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/currents-vs-recurrents\/\">Recurrents<\/a>&#8221; are songs which are no longer being promoted by the record label and\/or record promoter. The number one release on your report should have received the most spins at your station for the week, followed in descending order in spins. The STS system will automatically sort your playlist for you according to spins.<\/p>\n<p>Your playlist should reflect overall station airplay, including new adds and drops. Playlists may include unlimited amount of song titles, but you are limited to 99 spins per song. All station must support all major and independent label new releases which are being properly promoted.<\/p>\n<p>You may update your playlist 24hrs\/7 days a week., however take note to the radio industry deadline of Tuesdays, 12noon (PST) of each week.<\/p>\n<p><b>RADIO INDUSTRY DEADLINE<\/b><br>12 noon (PST) every Tuesday, 52 weeks a year.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_dbje291 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_vndf107 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/playlist-screen.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-56649\" title=\"playlist-screen\" alt=\"playlist-screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/playlist-screen.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/playlist-screen-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/playlist-screen-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/playlist-screen-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/playlist-screen-1536x1093.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"32u5092\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_32u5092 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rykf029 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tb_diyz255\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_1utq042 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_s6m6990   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-parallax-element-speed=\"3\" data-lax-translate-y=\"vh 1,0 -180\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Entering your playlist<\/h2>\n<p>Once you enter your initial playlist it will be retained for you within the STS system from week to week automatically. You will be able to access your account and make updates and changes fast and easily. (Average playlist update takes approx. only 2-3 mins per week)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>* All playlist information is sent to STS\u00a0in real-time.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon tb_568l222  large none icon_horizontal  wow\" data-tf-animation=\"pulse\" data-tf-animation_delay=\".2\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-parallax-element-speed=\"3\" data-lax-translate-y=\"vh 1,0 -180\" data-lax-optimize=\"true\" data-lax=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"tf_box\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-check\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-check\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Adding songs to playlist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module icon -->\n<!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon 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does\u00a0NOT use &#8220;The&#8221; at the beginning of band names. 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Davis), so try a different combination before entering new artists and their songs on to your playlist.<br><br>Various Artists, Soundtracks are entered using &#8220;Various Artists&#8221; as the artist field.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_jj3v077 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_c10e072 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_yh2g079\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_cwm1022 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_0zuw777 image-top   auto_fullwidth tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-song-561x313.jpg\" width=\"561\" height=\"313\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-56638\" title=\"add song\" alt=\"add song\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_1xte070 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qh81996   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Adding songs<\/h2>\n<p>1.\u00a0Enter artist name in the &#8220;Add song to playlist&#8221; box. Enter the first few letters to get a list of artists to select from.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">2.\u00a0Notice artists corresponding to these letters become available for your selection. Highlight artist to &#8220;add&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0Enter amount of spins in the &#8220;Spins&#8221; box.\u00a0 This will be automatically registered with STS upon entering spin count.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0You may change spins as needed by simply adjusting their spins number<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1qst999 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_ttg4606 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_o6pu006   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">An artist\/song is not found?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If no match is found in the &#8220;Add song to playlist&#8221; box, you can simply place the song in the &#8220;No Found&#8221; box<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Simply fill out the information within the box and select &#8220;Add to Playlist&#8221;.<br><br>If you do not know the label name you may use a &#8220;?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_44zs269 last\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_uv5w207\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_0mk6279 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_j5lq507 image-top   auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/no-artist-438x322.jpg\" width=\"438\" height=\"322\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-56643\" title=\"no artist\" alt=\"no artist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/no-artist-438x322.jpg 438w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/no-artist-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/no-artist.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_i8bc020 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_1qhk777 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tb_cgyj909\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_mdrn909 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_0rln383 image-left   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/drop-song-339x1024-76x232.jpg\" width=\"76\" height=\"232\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-56647\" title=\"drop song\" alt=\"drop song\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/drop-song-339x1024-76x232.jpg 76w, https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/wp-content\/uploads\/drop-song-339x1024-112x340.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 76px) 100vw, 76px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_hk7l487 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_48n6879   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-parallax-element-speed=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"vh 1,0 -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Removing songs from your playlist<\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b>Simply select the drop icon corresponding\u00a0with the song you wish to &#8220;drop&#8221; from your playlist. This will place a zero spin count for the corresponding song and the song will be dropped automatically from your playlist at the end of the reporting week.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_e04q252 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_88pr252 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tb_t0ya253\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_iva2253 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_20o2253   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-parallax-element-speed=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"vh 1,0 -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">StressTrax<\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b>StressTrax are songs receiving extra attention from your listeners. StressTrax are songs which have proven to be successful for your market. 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