Broadcasting Events

Your feet hurt. All of your senses have been totally overstimulated. And your diet for the past several hours has consisted of hot dogs, cheese fries and soda. This can only mean one thing. You’re in Las Vegas attending another NAB Show.

How quickly the 12 months seem to go by. Soon it will be time to pack your bags, make the flight to Nevada, reconnect with old acquaintances, make new connections and ramp yourself up on the latest broadcast technology.

For RCS, this is a special event because at this year’s show we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary. Stop by and visit us as booth N2519. The birthday party will be taking place during Happy Hour on April 9th at 3 PM. But there’s more than cake and ice cream to be excited about.

A new member has joined the RCS family. Athens-based online audio tech company, Radiojar (now to become RCS Technologies Greece) has come onboard to deliver a centralized, cloud-based audio playout platform that can cohesively combine the seamless elements of broadcast radio and transition these listening experiences into other audio platforms.

Reflecting on the acquisition, Philippe Generali, RCS President/CEO said: “Complementing our recent announcements about our cloud-based scheduling, playout and disaster recovery services, this acquisition will help RCS bring an even wider range of sophisticated online broadcast tools to our customers. In the near future, using cloud-based technology, it will be possible to launch a brand-new radio service across broadcast and digital within minutes of the original idea. It’s the ultimate ‘pop-up’ radio station, if you will.”

RCS may be celebrating its 40th birthday, but its history of leadership and innovation is still forging ahead. We are thrilled to be sharing with our customers an incredible new way of giving your station the best possible low-cost disaster recovery insurance, and it’s based on our brand new service, Zetta Cloud.

Zetta Cloud’s Disaster Recovery system continuously backs up your database including audio and schedule, and then sends it to the Cloud. It’s an ongoing background process that never affects your normal workflow.

In the case of a serious event that disables your radio station, Zetta Cloud takes over, allowing you to stream your station audio directly from the Cloud to your transmitter, web stream or emergency studios. When your station is ready to resume normal service, it takes just a couple of minutes for Zetta Cloud to restore your database, with audio, to resume normal service.

Think of Zetta Cloud as a crucially important insurance policy. For while we sincerely hope that you never have to experience an event that severely disrupts your radio station, if something does go horribly wrong, you will be very glad that Zetta Cloud has your back.

September marks the transition to fall, bringing with it falling leaves, cooler temperatures and kids reluctantly returning to school. It also brings the IBC conference and a trip to Amsterdam. Billed as “the world’s most influential media entertainment and technology show”, this six-day event brings together over 57,000 attendees, 400 plus speakers and more than 1,700 exhibitors. It should come as no surprise that you’ll find RCS there.

Stop by Hall 8, stand 8.016, meet the RCS staff and say hello. We’re anxious to show you all the things you can do with our software. Whether it’s automation, scheduling, sales or news, we’ve got so many ways to make you more productive, and make your job easier.
Are your format changes being hampered by your automation system? Then perhaps you’ve outgrown it. With Zetta’s modular design, combined with an ability to scale, integrate and create, perfect workflow, the possibilities are endless.

In radio, 24/7/365 uptime is not an option, it’s an expectation, and Zetta always has a backup. Each of its many functions has a launcher app, which will restart a service if it stops unexpectedly. In other words, the sequencer is separate from the audio playout, and separate from the user interface as well.

Murphy’s Law visits us all occasionally, and the most carefully crafted automation schedules may need to be revised on the fly. Good thing you have Zetta2GO. Using your smartphone or tablet, you can take control your Zetta Automation/Playout system from any place there’s an Internet connection. Then rejoin that staff meeting or finish your lunch.

Every music format has the same basic core library. So how do you differentiate yourself from the competition? The answer has a lot to do with the how that music is scheduled. If you can schedule smarter, if you can schedule better, then you’ve got an edge.

GSelector enables you to do just that. Once you’ve created a station, designed your clocks and coded all the songs, GSelector can create a schedule based on each song’s natural demand. It will analyze the library to determine the demand for certain attributes, for example, how many fast and slow songs by both core artists and fringe artists. Then, it can automatically spread out plays by fringe artists. You can come back and tweak the process by loading the results of the latest research. Then sit back and listen to the sound of your station improve in minutes.

Mobility matters to you, and it matters to us. With Selector2GO, you can log in from your mobile device anywhere, anytime, to perform tasks such as creating or editing schedules, working on the song library, or doing an analysis of the schedule.
In sales, a lot of moving parts need to work together harmoniously: accounts receivable, budgeting and forecasting, enterprise reporting, sales management and report writing. Aquira is like CRM for sales. It integrates all these components of radio sales into one package.

Writing reports can be part of the drudgery of sales, but Aquira makes it easier. Not only can you use Report Writer to create reports in a traditional, grid, pivot grid or chart format, you can also export your reports directly into a client’s database.

Aquira is a team player. It can send traffic logs to any of our playout systems or our music scheduler; GSelector. When an overnight as-run log is produced from the studio, Aquira will automatically ingest this data for full-loop reconciliation.

No matter where you go, Aquira may be only a key stroke away. Aquira2GO connects to the station through your mobile device, enabling you to build a sales proposal via real time access to your station’s inventory, then presents it to the client.

RCS News is the one solution for every news operation. Whether it’s small market radio or a network that serves newscasts simultaneously to affiliates, RCS News helps you to stay organized and handles all the tedious tasks so you have more time to be better at your job.

News reporters can receive and revise wire copy from a variety of sources, digitally record and edit in the RCS multi-track editor, playback audio, write newscasts and present them live on-air. Newscasts also may be timed based on each reporter’s reading speed.
RCS News is multi-lingual. You can switch from English to any other language on the fly. It supports multiple-language data capture. And, you can use RCS News to run multiple languages from one newsroom simultaneously.

If you’re headed out to the Radio Show in Orlando September 25-28, don’t forget to pack the sunscreen and a bathing suit. Also, be sure to set aside some RnR time to explore the many theme parks, golf courses and nightlife the city has to offer.

And when you’re at the show, be sure to stop by and visit RCS at Booth 30. Say hello and meet our staff. We’ll be delighted to show you the latest versions of our award-winning software.

You want to be in control of your music, and with GSelector, the possibilities are endless. You set the targets and let the goal-driven, demand-based scheduling engine in GSelector schedule songs according to their natural demand. Down the road, you can tweak those goals by loading your music research scores into GSelector. Hear the sound of your station improve in minutes. If you have multiple stations to schedule, GSelector can make your job easier. The native multi-station database allows you to schedule multiple stations at the same time, while the Format Parent feature ensures that child stations can inherit all the parent’s attributes, saving you even more time.
Does it seem like those great creative moments and unexpected changes happen when you’re away from your desk? Not a problem. Gselector2GO enables you to edit schedules, manage the song library, or perform an analysis using your mobile device from just about anywhere.

If you’re in sales, you probably know the feeling of needing to be in two places at once. In the field, meeting with clients and making new contacts. And, at the station, writing proposals and reports. RCS Aquira is like having CRM for the sales department. Aquira integrates all the components of radio sales into one package, accounts receivable, budgeting and forecasting, enterprise reporting, sales management and report writing. Whether you’re an AM daytimer or part of a group with multiple locations, there are clear benefits from Aquira’s Traffic and Sales system.

Sometimes you need to create proposals on site, but the information you need is back at the station. Aquira2GO connects to the station through your mobile device, then builds a proposal with real time access to your station’s inventory, and presents it to the client.

RCS News, a state-of-the-art radio newsroom system is the one solution for every news operation. It helps you stay organized and handles all the tedious tasks so you gain more time to be a better journalist.

News reporters can receive and revise wire copy from a variety of sources, digitally record and edit in the RCS multi-track editor, playback audio, write newscasts and present them live on-air. Newscasts also may be timed based on each reporter’s reading speed. Use RCS News to deliver live newscasts, or insert recorded news into any studio automation system. Completed newscasts may be sent to one or many websites.

We speak your language. RCS News supports multiple-language data capture. You can also use it to run multiple languages from one newsroom simultaneously. And the archiving feature gives you legal protection when you need to verify what was in a story, who wrote it, and what day it was broadcast.

Our cutting-edge studio playout system, Zetta, is in demand all over the world. With its modular design, combined with an ability to scale, integrate and create perfect workflow, the possibilities are endless with Zetta. That makes it the perfect choice for small, medium or large enterprise broadcast operations.

You know what type of workflow works best for you, so who are we to argue? The RCS Living Log® offers an advanced level of integration which enables an infinite variety of workflow concepts, starting with the ability to arrange the studio UI anyway you want it. And there’s no need to wait for a refresh, because updates are instantly reflected everywhere. As with all RCS products, you don’t need to be sitting in front of your computer to be in control. With Zetta2GO, you can control your Zetta automation/playout system from any mobile device. Use it to manipulate what’s on the air wherever there’s an internet connection.

So, enjoy the show, have some fun, get a tan, and apply all that newly-acquired knowledge when you return to work.

NAB was the perfect place for RCS to simultaneously honor our legacy and future and we look forward to participating again next year.

Exhibiting in the Radio section of the NAB Show, join RCS and other media, entertainment and technology professionals looking to empower one another and exchange groundbreaking technology and content strategies.

The show takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 7-12, 2018 and will explore the trends shaping the future of entertainment through a range of on-floor programs, attractions and educational conferences.

From cultural themes examining podcast content to business topics dissecting the broadcast industry, RCS looks forward to participating in NAB’s extensive programming. As the show highlights, content is diverse, complex, and transient, and we consider such analyses and discussions critical to our continuation as a leading software partner.

Based in the North Hall (N2524), RCS encourages fellow radio enthusiasts to stop by, say hi, and continue the conversation. Come learn about our latest products in automation, scheduling, traffic, and news and discover the latest tools advancing the world of radio.

As the company that invented computerized music scheduling, RCS is fortunate to work with the most respected names in broadcasting and wants to use this opportunity to share ideas with you.

Whatever your expertise or interest in the radio industry, we look forward to meeting you.

See you there!

Radiodays Europe (RDE) is just around the corner.

Established as a meeting point for radio and audiophile professionals alike, RDE will take place in Vienna on March 18-20, 2018.

As with the conference’s inception in 2010, RCS is excited to once again serve as a sponsor. We too believe in its mission to bring people together in order to share, challenge, and celebrate ideas that will improve upon the world of radio.

Moreover, as the World’s Largest Broadway Software Company with products throughout TV music channels, radio stations, and satellite music networks, among more, it’s only natural that RCS partakes in this special partnership with Radiodays.

Such collaborations contribute to RDE’s role as the largest global radio conference, which anticipates over 1,500 radio professionals from over 60 countries in attendance. This opportunity for networking also makes it the ideal place to discuss the shifting digital landscape. From analyzing evolving business models and consumption patterns to learning how to best pitch new ideas, it is a space to look ahead, welcome new players, and participate in RDE’s pioneering programming. The latter of which includes over 120 speakers in 55 sessions and over 60 exhibitors showcasing relevant services for broadcasters.

In this vein, RCS’s partnership again makes sense. We have a proud history of innovation and continue to reinvent the way broadcasters operate with new, improved, and reliable award-winning software. From Z100 to KISS-FM, among more, RCS works with the most respected names in the industry, making Radiodays another event to look forward to.

We hope to see you there!