Schedule Music
Scheduling playlists is Step 2 of the process described in How the UMix System Works.
- Pick playlists you want to hear (check boxes)
- Add playlists to your schedule (drag/drop)
- Add a schedule to your Program (drop-down list)
- Associate a Program with each location (drop-down list)
How It Works
The playlists on the right side are the ones you checked when selecting playlists. Simply drag a playlist into the weekly view, expand it to your desired start and stop times, and use the controls to fill out the week.
You can save a schedule as weekly recurring (runs indefinitely) or with specific start and stop dates. We recommend that all customers have at least one weekly recurring schedule. Additional seasonal schedules with start and stop dates can be created later.
Example Schedule
Tips
- Don't waste songs. Playlists are large but not unlimited. Don't schedule them 24/7 unless your business is open 24/7. Limiting playback hours reduces song repeats heard by employees.
- Don't get too detailed. Scheduling 25 playlists for 30-60 minutes each does little more than create inconsistency. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend are generally all you need for day-parts.
- Think in reverse. Start with your customer demographics and work backwards. Pick music you think your customers want to hear. This varies for every business, which is why UMix gives you full control.
Want to go deeper? Check out these scheduling hacks.
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