How Do I Add a Program to the Program Schedule in SoCast?

How Do I Add a Program to the Program Schedule in SoCast?

How Do I Add a Program to the Program Schedule in SoCast?

Who Is This Article For?

  • All users with 'Program Schedule' permissions
  • Applicable to all SoCast themes

Follow these instructions to add new programs to your station’s program schedule.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Go to Player > Program Schedule or visit: http://admin.socastsrm.com/program
  2. Click the Add Program button.
  3. Fill in your program’s required fields (fields marked with * are required):
    1. Name: Enter the name of the program you are setting up (e.g., "John and Jane in the Morning").
    2. Description: Add a short description of your show (optional).
    3. Page: Choose one of the following options:
      1. Internal Page: Select an internal page from the dropdown to link your program to a page on your site.
      2. External Link: Enter an external URL to link your program to another website.
    4. Program Image: Select an image for this program by clicking Add From Media Library.
      • Recommended Maximum Width: 1100px
      • Recommended Minimum Width: 510px (for best display in the SoCast mobile app, if applicable)
      • Image Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF
      • This image appears in the 'Program Schedule List' widget, the 'On Air Now' widget on your website, and in the SoCast mobile app navigation menu.
      • If no image is added, your account logo will be used by default.
    5. Schedule: Choose one of the following:
      • Recurring Program: The program will repeat at the same time every day (e.g., John and Jane in the Morning, 6am–10am).
      • One-Time Program: The program will occur only once (e.g., Christmas Classics with John, Sunday 3pm–5pm).
      Click the Add Time Slot button to set up the dates and times for this show.
    6. Click the Save button to save your program.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add additional programs to your schedule.
  5. To arrange the order of your programs, go to Player > Program Schedule and use the "Display Order" module in the right column. Drag and drop the programs to your desired order.
  6. Click the Save button to confirm your changes.

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