What is a Show?
A Show is essentially a program template. It defines the name, description, genre, presenters, color/icon, and the regular timeslots it airs. For example, you might have "The Breakfast Show" airing Monday to Friday from 6am to 10am. Each show can have multiple timeslots, specifying the days of the week and start/end times it runs.
Manage your shows by navigating to Station > Shows.
What is a Schedule?
A Schedule is a dated timetable. It has a start date, end date, and timezone, representing the official programme schedule for a period. A schedule can be Upcoming (before its start date), Active (currently in effect), or Expired (past its end date).
Manage your schedules by navigating to Station > Schedules. You can also export a schedule as a PDF for easy sharing.
How Shows and Schedules Connect
Shows and their timeslots exist independently of any schedule, but schedules pull in the shows to create a publishable timetable. This connection is what allows your station to broadcast programs at their designated times and ensure accuracy.
Why This Matters for Your Station
An active schedule determines which show is currently on air. This drives what the Studio Panel displays to presenters. Analytics, such as message counts and listener interactions, are attributed to whichever show was airing when the interaction occurred. Keeping your schedule accurate is important for meaningful reporting.
Typical Workflow
Follow this typical workflow for managing Shows and Schedules:
Create shows with their regular timeslots first.
Once your shows are defined, create a schedule with a date range.
Activate the schedule to ensure it reflects what's on air.
By maintaining this workflow, you can ensure that everything runs smoothly, and your analytics accurately reflect your station's performance.