Advice on getting listeners

linuxhead154 · 18th July 2003, 03:58

Ok, I have been doing my radio show for about 8 months now. And I have learned quite a bit from dooing it, but I still get barely about 3 listeners. I am wondering what am i doing wrong. Everybody that listens to the show enjoys it. Can anybody give a suggestion?

Jay · 18th July 2003, 04:00

what sort of show is it, what image are you looking for?
for your station that is?

linuxhead154 · 18th July 2003, 13:25

I am looking for a wierd look. I want to have a feel that you getting something original and not just old rudimentary content. Something unique which it is

djdexter · 18th July 2003, 14:28

That in it's very sense is why you are having listener problems. First, figure out what demographic your show pertains too. Then, see what times you are broadcasting your show. A lot of the time, the times you are broadcasting, are the times your demographic can't listen. For example, teens during the school year, more than likely 7 AM - 4 PM they can't tune in. Not only that, but also look at your show format. Is it in any formal intelligent structure. Do you not just randomlly talk? Back in the day when I did a weekly show, I'd record the shows, and give them a listen. I'd improve on what I thought could be better. This may be internet radio bro, but the same rules apply, no one will listen to something that is:

1) not consistent to their personality
2) not broadcasting when they can listen
3) can't understand the show

Another thing, make it accessible for people to listen in to some of your past shows, ie. on demand. If people tune in when you are off, they will come back when you are live.

Just remember, take the above thoughts into consideration, and get the word out! Hope this helps!

linuxhead154 · 18th July 2003, 16:04

I understand what you are saying and I will look over the past shows I have recorded and see what needs improving.

DJ_Crab · 18th July 2003, 17:05

I disagree dexter, for late night shows some times it is good to not make any sense, since most of the people liscening at those times like that kind of stuff.

JE JaggedEdge · 18th July 2003, 17:07

I WITHDRAW my response from this coversation.

JE

djdexter · 18th July 2003, 17:36

Did anyone say anything about Late Night Shows? I was just saying review his demographic, if it is a late night show live, then maybe people would listen if it was a weird show. As far as we know though, it's just a weird show at anytime of the day.

DJ_Crab · 18th July 2003, 17:39

So your saying u dont like different people.

djdexter · 18th July 2003, 17:51

What are you talking about man?

DJ_Crab · 18th July 2003, 18:20

RACISM

musicnetfm · 19th July 2003, 06:47

Oh my word!!!! Were did that response come from?

Sheesh, you try and give advise and you get that sort of verbal abuse, makes you wonder why you bother at all!

djdexter · 19th July 2003, 09:16

Finally glad someone sees where I'm coming from.

CluelessIce · 19th July 2003, 21:58

"This topic have been around a lot of other time!!"

You shouldent say whats wrong or right (Dexter) to get more listners.
It's over 200 hundred miljon just in the U.S.A! and evry singel one have diffrent needs in time when the work, are on holliday, go to school or do any other activities.And many country have there own time zoons, so it is inposible to say somthing when the best time is to run a show.

Take a old addvice!!
1 MAKE a "log" evry time your up
2 Take a closly look what people like or not
3 try at the afternoon,morning,evning or night

The let it go for a month or 2 and see whats best.
You have do all counting from the (results) and go from there too see whats best for you.

-And after you can spend more time to you listners and make good show for them. A webbsite it's not a bad idee ither, whith suggestions and plans on what you gone send.

global_groove6 · 20th July 2003, 18:33

peak shoutcast times are from around 11:00 am - 6:00 PM EST week/work days.

FesterHead · 20th July 2003, 19:23

See pepperts signature for a graph of SHOUTcast community and AOL-hosted total concurrent listeners, for the past 24 hours.

18th July 2003, 03:58	#1
linuxhead154 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4	Advice on getting listeners Ok, I have been doing my radio show for about 8 months now. And I have learned quite a bit from dooing it, but I still get barely about 3 listeners. I am wondering what am i doing wrong. Everybody that listens to the show enjoys it. Can anybody give a suggestion?

18th July 2003, 04:00	#2
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,942	what sort of show is it, what image are you looking for? for your station that is? -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

18th July 2003, 13:25	#3
linuxhead154 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4	Hmm I am looking for a wierd look. I want to have a feel that you getting something original and not just old rudimentary content. Something unique which it is

18th July 2003, 14:28	#4
djdexter Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Your mom's house Posts: 45	my opinion That in it's very sense is why you are having listener problems. First, figure out what demographic your show pertains too. Then, see what times you are broadcasting your show. A lot of the time, the times you are broadcasting, are the times your demographic can't listen. For example, teens during the school year, more than likely 7 AM - 4 PM they can't tune in. Not only that, but also look at your show format. Is it in any formal intelligent structure. Do you not just randomlly talk? Back in the day when I did a weekly show, I'd record the shows, and give them a listen. I'd improve on what I thought could be better. This may be internet radio bro, but the same rules apply, no one will listen to something that is: 1) not consistent to their personality 2) not broadcasting when they can listen 3) can't understand the show Another thing, make it accessible for people to listen in to some of your past shows, ie. on demand. If people tune in when you are off, they will come back when you are live. Just remember, take the above thoughts into consideration, and get the word out! Hope this helps!

18th July 2003, 16:04	#5
linuxhead154 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4	thank you I understand what you are saying and I will look over the past shows I have recorded and see what needs improving.

18th July 2003, 17:05	#6
DJ_Crab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Your Basement Posts: 34	I disagree dexter, for late night shows some times it is good to not make any sense, since most of the people liscening at those times like that kind of stuff.

18th July 2003, 17:07	#7
JE JaggedEdge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 415	I WITHDRAW my response from this coversation. JE .::.(())::. Urban Hitz Radio™ USA .::.(())::. The People' Choice for Hip-Hop & R&B! Listen to Urban Hitz Radio - GET A Local or TOLL-FREE Request Line NOW...Only $2 Monthly Request Line: 1-855 588-6767 Last edited by JE JaggedEdge; 18th July 2003 at 20:06.

18th July 2003, 17:36	#8
djdexter Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Your mom's house Posts: 45	hey Crab Did anyone say anything about Late Night Shows? I was just saying review his demographic, if it is a late night show live, then maybe people would listen if it was a weird show. As far as we know though, it's just a weird show at anytime of the day.

18th July 2003, 17:39	#9
DJ_Crab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Your Basement Posts: 34	So your saying u dont like different people.

18th July 2003, 17:51	#10
djdexter Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Your mom's house Posts: 45	What are you talking about man?

18th July 2003, 18:20	#11
DJ_Crab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Your Basement Posts: 34	RACISM

19th July 2003, 06:47	#12
musicnetfm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 119	Oh my word!!!! Were did that response come from? Sheesh, you try and give advise and you get that sort of verbal abuse, makes you wonder why you bother at all!

19th July 2003, 09:16	#13
djdexter Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Your mom's house Posts: 45	thank you music Finally glad someone sees where I'm coming from.

19th July 2003, 21:58	#14
CluelessIce Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 61	"This topic have been around a lot of other time!!" You shouldent say whats wrong or right (Dexter) to get more listners. It's over 200 hundred miljon just in the U.S.A! and evry singel one have diffrent needs in time when the work, are on holliday, go to school or do any other activities.And many country have there own time zoons, so it is inposible to say somthing when the best time is to run a show. Take a old addvice!! 1 MAKE a "log" evry time your up 2 Take a closly look what people like or not 3 try at the afternoon,morning,evning or night The let it go for a month or 2 and see whats best. You have do all counting from the (results) and go from there too see whats best for you. -And after you can spend more time to you listners and make good show for them. A webbsite it's not a bad idee ither, whith suggestions and plans on what you gone send.

20th July 2003, 18:33	#15
global_groove6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 391	peak shoutcast times are from around 11:00 am - 6:00 PM EST week/work days. PlanetSoul Network Tune-in @128kbps\|32kbps

20th July 2003, 19:23	#16
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	See pepperts signature for a graph of SHOUTcast community and AOL-hosted total concurrent listeners, for the past 24 hours.

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