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PostedSeptember 2, 2024
UpdatedSeptember 2, 2024
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Section 30: Search Played for Reports

The Search Played feature is designed to help generate reports for royalty agencies by allowing users to view and export a log of all tracks played during a specified period. Follow these steps to create a played search report:

  1. Accessing the Played Search Window:
    • Navigate to the main automation screen.
    • You can access the played search window via the Playlist Rotation screen.
    • Once the Playlist Rotation screen is active, clicking on it again will open the Played Log Search window.
  2. Setting the Date Range:
    • In the Played Log Search window, set the desired date range using the From and To date buttons.
    • Select the start and end dates for the period you wish to search.
    • Leave the search field blank to display all tracks played during the specified time.
  3. Exporting the Played Data:
    • Click on the Export to CSV button to generate a comma-delimited file.
    • The exported file will include fields such as Artist, Title, Album, Listener Count, Play Counts, and more, which can be sent to royalty agencies.
  4. Important Considerations:
    • Make sure to check the Plays checkbox when exporting the CSV for royalties, as this will count the number of plays per song rather than the number of listeners.
    • If you are using the online encoder, this setting is essential for accurate reporting.
  5. Additional Access Points:
    • The Played Search can also be accessed in the Live Assist Playout window.
    • Look for the icon with a paper and a small clock to open the played search in the Live Assist Playout window, where the process remains the same.

This section provides a straightforward explanation of how to use the Played Search feature to generate accurate reports for royalty agencies.