Broadcast Radio is unveiling an all-new radio scheduling system that supports most automation systems.
The U.K.-based software developer said its new Myriad Schedule Pro combines “over 30 years of music and jingle scheduling innovation” that integrates “battle-tested principles and cutting-edge features.”
The scheduling software is available as a traditional desktop application, a cloud-based web service or a hybrid application that takes advantage of both environments.
Broadcast Radio said the platform integrates directly with its Myriad Playout automation, allowing stations to plan music and organize events from one interface.
Users can move songs, links, promos and advertisements directly between scheduling and playout without replication, Broadcast Radio said.
But the scheduling system is compatible with other third-party automation systems and is equipped with export and integration tools.
The software has a customizable clock system. Stations can build hourly clocks using a drag-and-drop interface, facilitated by logic that offers formatting by time of day, show type or genre.
The clocks are assisted by approximately 100 user-definable scheduling roles that govern song separation, artist rotation, album balance, tempo flow and more — with rulesets for artist groups and related entities.
Myriad Schedule Pro also includes a log review system, which identifies rule violations and provides context-sensitive alternate recommendations to help programmers correct playlist issues without affecting musical quality or flow.
The software also provides support for audience engagement through its integrated research panel and reporting suite. It can incorporate real-time listener feedback, voting data and trending analysis.
Programmers can also adjust rotations based on audience sentiment, the company said.
Broadcast Radio said the tool’s flexibility supports studio-based, remote or fully-virtual deployments, suitable for stations of all sizes.
