We know what is important to have a successful show.
So we've put together a stellar basic package to ensure
CTR Hosts have everything they need to succeed.
The Package
Distributed: Online at www.ContactTalkRadio.com, www.TuneIn.com, www.LIVE365.com, iTunes Radio (listed under CNN News), www.Ping.FM or ANY internet radio toolbar or dashboard by using this LINK, iPhone App, Upsnap, XiiaLive Mobile Network.
Podcasted: through iTunes and Internationally Syndicated through RSS feed to all web portals (or news aggregators) such as Google and MyYahoo.
Start Date: 4 weeks after entering agreement.
What’s Included:
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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▪ How do I become a Host? |
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Call 425-221-3646 or send an email to info@contacttalkradio.com |
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▪ Is there a fee? |
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Cost is determined on how many times a month you want to host a show. The minimum number of times is twice a month. Billing is Monthly and cost is from $325.00 per month to $650.00 per month. IF you already have a show and don't need production we have a special for that call 425-221-3646 |
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Do I own my show and its contents? Yes |
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▪ How long is my show? |
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56 minutes. |
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▪ Where are you studios located? |
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Bellevue, Washington. |
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▪ Can I do my show from anywhere? |
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Yes. All you need is a good land line phone or Skype. We also have Pots Codec lines. |
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▪ Can I choose my own time? |
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Yes, if that time is available. |
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▪ Do I need special equipment? |
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No, just a good landline telephone with a quality headset and a decent computer. |
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▪ How many listeners does CTR have? |
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An overall count of about a million listeners a month between all the live shows and podcasts and archives. We track live listeners online which average about 15,000 a day. Upon request we can track live listeners to your show. |
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▪ Is there a fee for listeners? |
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No. Streaming is completely free to those who want to listen. |
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▪ How do people find out about my show? |
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Through various marketing publications, social media outlets, in house commercials and any marketing you do outside of the station yourself. |
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▪ Will I have live listeners? |
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From the moment you go LIVE, the stage is set and an audience is there. |
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▪ How many listeners can I have? |
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As many as can listen on the internet or smart phone. |
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▪ How do people listen to my show? |
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Through itunes, our website, on UPSnap with any phone, or you can use the iPhone app or for Android xiialive app |
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▪ Can I take live callers? |
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Yes, we have a toll free line for callers to call in on. |
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▪ Will I know where my callers are coming from? |
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Yes. The board ops always ask where listeners are calling from. |
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▪ Can I track who’s listening? |
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Yes (to a degree). We can track how many and from what country we also tracj how many LIVE listeners you have and how many subscribers you have. |
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▪ What is the Chatroom for? |
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To connect and talk with your listeners and the board ops. |
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▪ What is the forum for? |
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To connect with your listeners or submit articles for discussion. |
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▪ I don’t have my own website. |
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Having your own website is a big part of being able to market your show, but we do create a web page for you on our site and it is setup for social networking with facebook and twitter and many other social networks |
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▪ How do I update my web page? |
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You are given a username and password once your page is created by CTR and you will be able to update yourself |
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▪ Can I have commercials? |
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Yes. Your time is for promoting you, your guests and your sponsors. We do not play any commercials on your independent show unless you specify. |
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▪ How do I get a copy of my shows? |
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We will supply a link that you can download. |
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▪ Do you archive my shows? |
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We supply a link to the archives from our server for you to download and also some good networking tools to build uo your database of your listeners |
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▪ How long do my archives stay on the CTR server? |
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Indefinitely. |
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▪ Do you podcast? |
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Yes. Your podcast is listed on iTunes and can be listened to in other podcast programs as well. |
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▪ What if my guest can’t make the time my show airs? |
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You can set up a time to pre-record the show with your board op. (Note: additional fees may apply) inquire to 425-221-3646 on more info on this |
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▪ What if I need help with my show? |
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(Production/Accounting/Marketing) See your account executive and he/she will be happy to assist. |
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▪ What is a Sponsor? |
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Someone who buys ads from you to support your show. |
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▪ Will you help me find Sponsors? |
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Yes. We have set up an email for sponsors to email you if they want to sponsor your show. Any sponsors acquired you will keep 100% of the revenue. We also have available a sample sponsor package to help with your personal marketing efforts which upon signing you will receive. Your Account Executive will help you with any questions. |
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▪ Do you support my Sponsors? |
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Yes. We have a Sponsors page and we will record your sponsors commercial. (Note: for commercials, additional fees may apply) |
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▪ Can I video stream my program? |
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Yes. We do have live webinar software that is available to simulcast your program. (Note: additional fees will apply) |
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For more information: |
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Call us at 425-221-3646 or email us at info@contacttalkradio.com |
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