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
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Go to Player > Program Schedule or visit: http://admin.socastsrm.com/program
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Click the Add Program button.
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Fill in your program’s required fields (fields marked with * are required):
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Name: Enter the name of the program you are setting up (e.g., "John and Jane in the Morning").
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Description: Add a short description of your show (optional).
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Page: Choose one of the following options:
- Internal Page: Select an internal page from the dropdown to link your program to a page on your site.
- External Link: Enter an external URL to link your program to another website.
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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.
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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.
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Click the Save button to save your program.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add additional programs to your schedule.
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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.
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Click the Save button to confirm your changes.
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