NPR Digital Services Blog

Today is the last session of the NPR Digital Services Road Show.  For those member stations that weren’t able to make it to one in person, there will be an NPR Digital Services Webinar 7/8/11 noon-3pm EDT. All types of station staff welcome.

Please join us,  it’s an opportunity to engage with us and hear what the NPR Digital Services vision and value proposition is really about. Sign up info found on AREPS list and Station Connect.

Here’s a glimpse of the Boston Road Show (thanks Mark!)  http://flic.kr/s/aHsjvaSseA

Non-member stations – never fear, we haven’t forgotten about you. We’ll have a call with you after PMDMC.

Composer Pro Webinar June 28th

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/358453937

This webinar will be an overview of Composer Pro.  If you are new to this service or would like a refresher, then this webinar would be perfect for you! If you have specific questions, please share them with us ahead of time. And yes, it’s free to our clients.

• Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Please join us for our next Composer Pro Webinar on June 9!

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/996971176

This webinar will be an overview of Composer Pro, focusing on Program Guide changes. If you are new to this service or would like a refresher, then this webinar is perfect for you! If you have specific questions, please share them with us ahead of time. And yes, it’s free to our clients.

Not able to make this webinar?  We will schedule another Composer Pro webinar towards the end of June.  Check back for details.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Did you miss today’s Composer Pro playlist training? Never fear, here are the slides used today. Learn about

• Adding Playlists
• Searching the Song Database
• Importing playlists
• Dealing with Duplicate Playlists
• Lost playlists
• More!

Download the slides

We’re going to try to edit and upload the full webinar recording as well. Stay tuned…

How do I import a playlist file? Why isn’t my playlist showing up online? Find out this and more at the Composer Pro webinar. This one is good for program hosts who are entering playlists.

Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

We’ll focus on reviewing how to create and edit your program guide, demonstrate program change scenarios, share best practices with you, and answer questions you may have. If you have specific questions, please share them with us ahead of time. And yes, it’s free to our clients.

Space is limited!
Please Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/250170617

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

We’re planning some more Composer Pro training webinars for you over the next few months. The next one will focus on working with playlists.

Please tell us what you want us to cover, such as specific scenarios for importing or exporting playlist information, and we’ll do our best to include your questions in the trainings.

Don’t be shy!

Is it bad to have 9 conflicts? How do I resolve a conflict? Add a special one-time program? How do I edit my program grid? Find out at the Composer Pro webinar:

New Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

We’ll focus on reviewing how to create and edit your program guide, demonstrate program change scenarios, share best practices with you, and answer questions you may have. If you have specific questions, please share them with us ahead of time. And yes, it’s free to our clients.

Space is limited!
Please (Re)Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/394915913 (new link)

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Rescheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Well, we had some unfortunate technical issues today. Sorry about that. We’ll do it again next Weds, same time. Please re-register. Thanks for your patience.

Is it bad to have 9 conflicts? How do I resolve a conflict? Add a special one-time program? How do I edit my program grid? Find out at the Composer Pro webinar:

New Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

We’ll focus on reviewing how to create and edit your program guide, demonstrate program change scenarios, share best practices with you, and answer questions you may have. If you have specific questions, please share them with us ahead of time. And yes, it’s free to our clients.

Space is limited!
Please (Re)Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/394915913 (new link)

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

As promised, a Composer Pro Webinar is now scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

We’ll focus on reviewing how to create and edit your program guide, demonstrate program change scenarios, share best practices with you, and answer questions you may have. If you have specific questions, please share them with us ahead of time. And yes, it’s free to our clients. Tell your friends!

Space is limited!
Register now: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/937986585

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

The folks at SoundExchange will be holding a webinar for service providers (i.e., you folks who stream music) this Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:00 EST.

Info and register: http://blog.publicinteractive.com/soundexchange/2011/01/soundexchange-webinar/