Radio Stations
How to Pitch Smooth Radio
Easy listening and classic hits radio station.
Type
Radio Stations
Typical Response
1-4 weeks
Domain
smooth.co.uk
About Pitching Radio Stations
Radio stations are essential for breaking new music, offering airplay that reaches millions of listeners. Building relationships with radio producers and DJs can lead to regular rotation and exclusive premieres.
Best Practices for Pitching Smooth Radio
1
Submit clean radio edits alongside full versions
2
Include BPM, key and genre information
3
Provide high-quality audio files (WAV or 320kbps MP3)
4
Research the station's format before pitching
5
Follow up once after 2 weeks if no response
What to Include in Your Pitch
Do Include
- -Private streaming link (SoundCloud, Dropbox)
- -High-resolution press photos
- -Brief artist bio (2-3 sentences)
- -Release date and any embargo info
- -Social links and streaming stats
Avoid
- -Large file attachments (link instead)
- -Generic copy-paste pitches
- -Overly long emails (keep under 200 words)
- -Following up too quickly (wait 1-2 weeks)
- -Mass CC'ing multiple outlets
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