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# 🎵 Radio Station Licensing Platform - Technical Design Document
## 📋 Table of Contents
1. [Executive Summary](#executive-summary)
2. [Database Schema](#database-schema)
3. [Feature Specifications](#feature-specifications)
4. [API Architecture](#api-architecture)
5. [User Flows](#user-flows)
6. [Implementation Roadmap](#implementation-roadmap)
7. [Revenue Model](#revenue-model)
---
## Executive Summary
**Vision:** Transform SoundStudioPro into a comprehensive B2B music licensing platform for radio stations, providing centralized control, automated compliance, and transparent artist royalties.
**Key Value Propositions:**
- One-stop solution for radio music licensing
- Automated PRO reporting and compliance
- Transparent artist royalty distribution
- Modern API-first architecture
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional licensing
---
## Database Schema
### New Tables Required
#### 1. `radio_stations`
Stores radio station account information and subscription details.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_stations (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
call_sign VARCHAR(10) UNIQUE, -- e.g., "KISS-FM"
station_type ENUM('local', 'regional', 'national', 'internet', 'podcast') NOT NULL,
license_tier ENUM('local', 'regional', 'national', 'enterprise') NOT NULL,
-- Contact Information
contact_name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
contact_email VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL UNIQUE,
contact_phone VARCHAR(50),
website_url VARCHAR(500),
-- Location
city VARCHAR(100),
state VARCHAR(100),
country VARCHAR(100) DEFAULT 'US',
timezone VARCHAR(50) DEFAULT 'America/New_York',
-- Subscription Details
subscription_status ENUM('active', 'suspended', 'cancelled', 'trial') DEFAULT 'trial',
subscription_start_date DATE,
subscription_end_date DATE,
monthly_play_limit INT DEFAULT 500,
current_month_plays INT DEFAULT 0,
-- Billing
stripe_customer_id VARCHAR(255),
stripe_subscription_id VARCHAR(255),
billing_cycle_start DATE,
billing_cycle_end DATE,
-- Station Profile
format VARCHAR(100), -- e.g., "Top 40", "Classic Rock", "Hip-Hop"
target_demographic VARCHAR(100), -- e.g., "18-34", "25-54"
broadcast_hours JSON, -- Store hours of operation
logo_url VARCHAR(500),
description TEXT,
-- API Access
api_key VARCHAR(255) UNIQUE,
api_secret VARCHAR(255),
api_enabled BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
-- Metadata
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
last_login TIMESTAMP NULL,
is_active BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE,
INDEX idx_subscription_status (subscription_status),
INDEX idx_license_tier (license_tier),
INDEX idx_api_key (api_key)
);
```
#### 2. `radio_station_users`
Store individual user accounts for station staff (DJs, managers, etc.).
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_station_users (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
user_id INT, -- Link to existing users table (optional - can be separate)
email VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
password_hash VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
role ENUM('admin', 'manager', 'dj', 'viewer') DEFAULT 'viewer',
permissions JSON, -- Granular permissions
-- Activity
last_login TIMESTAMP NULL,
is_active BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE,
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
UNIQUE KEY unique_station_email (station_id, email),
INDEX idx_station_id (station_id),
INDEX idx_email (email)
);
```
#### 3. `radio_playlists`
Store playlists created by stations.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_playlists (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
description TEXT,
is_active BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE,
is_default BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
-- Scheduling
start_date DATE,
end_date DATE,
rotation_type ENUM('sequential', 'random', 'weighted', 'time_based') DEFAULT 'random',
priority INT DEFAULT 0, -- Higher priority plays more often
-- Metadata
created_by INT, -- radio_station_users.id
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
INDEX idx_station_id (station_id),
INDEX idx_is_active (is_active)
);
```
#### 4. `radio_playlist_tracks`
Junction table for tracks in playlists.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_playlist_tracks (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
playlist_id INT NOT NULL,
track_id INT NOT NULL, -- music_tracks.id
position INT, -- Order in playlist
play_count INT DEFAULT 0,
last_played TIMESTAMP NULL,
weight DECIMAL(5,2) DEFAULT 1.0, -- For weighted rotation
added_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
added_by INT, -- radio_station_users.id
FOREIGN KEY (playlist_id) REFERENCES radio_playlists(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (track_id) REFERENCES music_tracks(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
UNIQUE KEY unique_playlist_track (playlist_id, track_id),
INDEX idx_playlist_id (playlist_id),
INDEX idx_track_id (track_id),
INDEX idx_last_played (last_played)
);
```
#### 5. `radio_play_logs`
Critical table for tracking all plays for compliance and royalties.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_play_logs (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
track_id INT NOT NULL,
playlist_id INT, -- Optional - which playlist was used
-- Play Details
played_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
duration_played INT, -- Seconds actually played
play_type ENUM('full', 'partial', 'intro', 'outro') DEFAULT 'full',
-- Context
time_of_day TIME, -- What time was it played
day_of_week INT, -- 0=Sunday, 6=Saturday
listener_count INT, -- If available from station
market_share DECIMAL(5,2), -- If available
-- Metadata
played_by INT, -- radio_station_users.id (if manual) or NULL (if automated)
source ENUM('manual', 'scheduled', 'api', 'auto') DEFAULT 'auto',
ip_address VARCHAR(45),
user_agent TEXT,
-- Compliance
pro_reported BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
pro_report_date DATE NULL,
royalty_calculated BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
royalty_amount DECIMAL(10,2) DEFAULT 0,
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (track_id) REFERENCES music_tracks(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (playlist_id) REFERENCES radio_playlists(id) ON DELETE SET NULL,
INDEX idx_station_played_at (station_id, played_at),
INDEX idx_track_played_at (track_id, played_at),
INDEX idx_pro_reported (pro_reported),
INDEX idx_royalty_calculated (royalty_calculated),
INDEX idx_played_at (played_at)
);
```
#### 6. `radio_licenses`
Track licensing agreements and terms.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_licenses (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
track_id INT NOT NULL,
-- License Terms
license_type ENUM('subscription', 'one_time', 'exclusive', 'non_exclusive') DEFAULT 'subscription',
start_date DATE NOT NULL,
end_date DATE NULL, -- NULL = perpetual for subscription
play_limit INT NULL, -- NULL = unlimited
-- Status
status ENUM('active', 'expired', 'revoked', 'pending') DEFAULT 'active',
is_exclusive BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
-- Metadata
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (track_id) REFERENCES music_tracks(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
UNIQUE KEY unique_station_track (station_id, track_id),
INDEX idx_station_status (station_id, status),
INDEX idx_track_status (track_id, status)
);
```
#### 7. `radio_royalties`
Track artist royalty payments.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_royalties (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
play_log_id INT NOT NULL,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
track_id INT NOT NULL,
artist_id INT NOT NULL, -- users.id (artist)
-- Royalty Calculation
base_rate DECIMAL(10,4) NOT NULL, -- Per play rate
play_count INT DEFAULT 1,
total_amount DECIMAL(10,2) NOT NULL,
platform_fee DECIMAL(10,2) DEFAULT 0,
artist_payout DECIMAL(10,2) NOT NULL,
-- Payment Status
payment_status ENUM('pending', 'calculated', 'paid', 'cancelled') DEFAULT 'pending',
payment_date DATE NULL,
payment_period_start DATE,
payment_period_end DATE,
-- Metadata
calculated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
paid_at TIMESTAMP NULL,
FOREIGN KEY (play_log_id) REFERENCES radio_play_logs(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (track_id) REFERENCES music_tracks(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (artist_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
INDEX idx_artist_status (artist_id, payment_status),
INDEX idx_station_period (station_id, payment_period_start, payment_period_end),
INDEX idx_payment_status (payment_status)
);
```
#### 8. `radio_analytics`
Aggregated analytics for performance tracking.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_analytics (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
track_id INT NOT NULL,
-- Time Period
period_date DATE NOT NULL,
period_type ENUM('daily', 'weekly', 'monthly') DEFAULT 'daily',
-- Metrics
play_count INT DEFAULT 0,
total_duration_played INT DEFAULT 0, -- Seconds
avg_listener_count INT DEFAULT 0,
peak_listener_count INT DEFAULT 0,
avg_time_of_day TIME,
-- Engagement (if available)
requests INT DEFAULT 0, -- Listener requests
skips INT DEFAULT 0,
-- Metadata
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
FOREIGN KEY (track_id) REFERENCES music_tracks(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
UNIQUE KEY unique_station_track_period (station_id, track_id, period_date, period_type),
INDEX idx_station_period (station_id, period_date),
INDEX idx_track_period (track_id, period_date)
);
```
#### 9. `radio_api_logs`
Track API usage for monitoring and security.
```sql
CREATE TABLE radio_api_logs (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
station_id INT NOT NULL,
api_key VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
-- Request Details
endpoint VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
method VARCHAR(10) NOT NULL,
request_data JSON,
response_status INT,
response_time_ms INT,
-- Metadata
ip_address VARCHAR(45),
user_agent TEXT,
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
FOREIGN KEY (station_id) REFERENCES radio_stations(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
INDEX idx_station_created (station_id, created_at),
INDEX idx_api_key (api_key)
);
```
### Modified Existing Tables
#### `music_tracks` - Add Radio-Specific Fields
```sql
ALTER TABLE music_tracks ADD COLUMN radio_enabled BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE;
ALTER TABLE music_tracks ADD COLUMN radio_play_count INT DEFAULT 0;
ALTER TABLE music_tracks ADD COLUMN radio_last_played TIMESTAMP NULL;
ALTER TABLE music_tracks ADD COLUMN radio_royalty_rate DECIMAL(10,4) DEFAULT 0.01; -- $0.01 per play default
ALTER TABLE music_tracks ADD INDEX idx_radio_enabled (radio_enabled);
```
#### `users` - Add Artist Radio Fields
```sql
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN radio_total_plays INT DEFAULT 0;
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN radio_total_royalties DECIMAL(10,2) DEFAULT 0;
ALTER TABLE users ADD COLUMN radio_royalties_paid DECIMAL(10,2) DEFAULT 0;
```
---
## Feature Specifications
### 1. Station Dashboard
**Purpose:** Central hub for station management
**Features:**
- **Overview Cards:**
- Current month plays / limit
- Active playlists count
- Top tracks this month
- Upcoming scheduled plays
- Subscription status and renewal date
- **Quick Actions:**
- Create new playlist
- Search catalog
- View analytics
- Manage users
- **Recent Activity Feed:**
- Recent plays
- Playlist updates
- User actions
**Technical Requirements:**
- Real-time play count updates
- Responsive design (mobile-friendly)
- Role-based access control
---
### 2. Music Catalog Browser
**Purpose:** Search and browse available tracks for licensing
**Features:**
- **Advanced Search:**
- Genre, mood, BPM, duration filters
- Artist name search
- Keyword search (title, description)
- Date range (new releases, classics)
- **Track Preview:**
- 30-second preview playback
- Full track info (artist, genre, BPM, duration)
- Play count across all stations
- Add to playlist button
- **Bulk Actions:**
- Add multiple tracks to playlist
- Create playlist from search results
- Export search results
**Technical Requirements:**
- Fast search with full-text indexing
- Audio streaming for previews
- Pagination for large result sets
- Caching for popular searches
---
### 3. Playlist Builder
**Purpose:** Create and manage playlists for scheduling
**Features:**
- **Drag-and-Drop Interface:**
- Visual playlist editor
- Reorder tracks
- Remove tracks
- Duplicate playlists
- **Playlist Settings:**
- Name and description
- Rotation type (sequential, random, weighted)
- Priority level
- Active dates (start/end)
- Time-based rules (e.g., only play during certain hours)
- **Track Management:**
- Add tracks from catalog
- Set individual track weights
- View play history per track
- Set minimum time between plays
**Technical Requirements:**
- Real-time playlist updates
- Conflict detection (same track too close together)
- Playlist templates
- Import/export functionality
---
### 4. Broadcast Scheduler
**Purpose:** Schedule when tracks play on air
**Features:**
- **Calendar View:**
- Daily, weekly, monthly views
- Drag tracks to time slots
- Color-coded by playlist
- Conflict warnings
- **Auto-Scheduling:**
- AI-powered scheduling based on format
- Respect rotation rules
- Avoid conflicts
- Balance genres/moods
- **Manual Override:**
- DJ can manually select next track
- Emergency replacement
- Live adjustments
**Technical Requirements:**
- Timezone handling
- Real-time sync with broadcast software
- Conflict resolution algorithms
- Backup track suggestions
---
### 5. Analytics Dashboard
**Purpose:** Track performance and make data-driven decisions
**Features:**
- **Play Analytics:**
- Total plays (day/week/month)
- Plays by time of day
- Plays by day of week
- Top tracks
- Top artists
- Play trends over time
- **Station Performance:**
- Listener engagement (if available)
- Market share (if available)
- Peak listening times
- Format effectiveness
- **Export Options:**
- CSV export
- PDF reports
- Custom date ranges
- Scheduled reports
**Technical Requirements:**
- Fast aggregation queries
- Charting library (Chart.js or similar)
- Caching for performance
- Scheduled report generation
---
### 6. PRO Compliance & Reporting
**Purpose:** Automated reporting for performance rights organizations
**Features:**
- **Automatic Play Logging:**
- Every play automatically logged
- Timestamp, track, station, duration
- No manual entry required
- **PRO Report Generation:**
- Format for ASCAP, BMI, SESAC
- Monthly/quarterly reports
- Automated submission (if API available)
- **Compliance Dashboard:**
- Report status
- Missing data alerts
- Historical reports
**Technical Requirements:**
- Secure data storage
- Audit trail
- Report templates
- Integration with PRO APIs (future)
---
### 7. Artist Royalty System
**Purpose:** Transparent royalty calculation and payment
**Features:**
- **Royalty Calculation:**
- Per-play rate (configurable per track)
- Automatic calculation after each play
- Monthly aggregation
- Platform fee deduction
- **Artist Dashboard:**
- Total plays across all stations
- Earnings breakdown
- Payment history
- Top stations playing their music
- **Payment Processing:**
- Monthly payouts
- Minimum payout threshold
- Payment method management
- Tax form generation
**Technical Requirements:**
- Accurate calculation engine
- Payment gateway integration
- Tax compliance
- Reporting for artists
---
### 8. API for Broadcast Software
**Purpose:** Integrate with existing radio broadcast systems
**Features:**
- **RESTful API:**
- Get available tracks
- Get playlists
- Log plays
- Get next track suggestion
- Search catalog
- **Authentication:**
- API key + secret
- Rate limiting
- IP whitelisting (optional)
- **Webhooks:**
- Play logged event
- Playlist updated event
- Subscription status changed
**Technical Requirements:**
- REST API design
- API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Rate limiting
- Webhook security
- SDK development (optional)
---
## API Architecture
### Base URL
```
https://soundstudiopro.com/api/radio/v1
```
### Authentication
All API requests require authentication via API key:
```
Authorization: Bearer {api_key}:{api_secret}
```
### Endpoints
#### 1. Catalog Endpoints
**GET /catalog/tracks**
Search and filter tracks
```
Query Parameters:
- genre: string
- bpm_min: integer
- bpm_max: integer
- duration_min: integer
- duration_max: integer
- search: string
- page: integer
- limit: integer
Response:
{
"tracks": [...],
"pagination": {
"page": 1,
"limit": 50,
"total": 1234,
"pages": 25
}
}
```
**GET /catalog/tracks/{track_id}**
Get track details
```
Response:
{
"id": 123,
"title": "Track Name",
"artist": "Artist Name",
"genre": "Pop",
"bpm": 120,
"duration": 180,
"preview_url": "https://...",
"download_url": "https://...",
"license_status": "active"
}
```
#### 2. Playlist Endpoints
**GET /playlists**
Get all playlists for station
```
Response:
{
"playlists": [
{
"id": 1,
"name": "Morning Drive",
"track_count": 50,
"is_active": true
}
]
}
```
**POST /playlists**
Create new playlist
```
Request Body:
{
"name": "Evening Mix",
"description": "Chill evening tracks",
"rotation_type": "random"
}
Response:
{
"id": 2,
"name": "Evening Mix",
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
```
**GET /playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks**
Get tracks in playlist
```
Response:
{
"playlist_id": 1,
"tracks": [
{
"track_id": 123,
"position": 1,
"play_count": 5,
"last_played": "2025-01-15T08:00:00Z"
}
]
}
```
**POST /playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks**
Add track to playlist
```
Request Body:
{
"track_id": 123,
"position": 5,
"weight": 1.5
}
```
**DELETE /playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks/{track_id}**
Remove track from playlist
#### 3. Play Logging Endpoints
**POST /plays**
Log a play
```
Request Body:
{
"track_id": 123,
"playlist_id": 1,
"played_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"duration_played": 180,
"play_type": "full",
"listener_count": 5000
}
Response:
{
"play_id": 456,
"logged": true,
"monthly_plays_remaining": 450
}
```
**GET /plays**
Get play history
```
Query Parameters:
- start_date: date
- end_date: date
- track_id: integer
- page: integer
- limit: integer
```
#### 4. Analytics Endpoints
**GET /analytics/overview**
Get overview statistics
```
Query Parameters:
- period: string (day, week, month, year)
- start_date: date
- end_date: date
Response:
{
"total_plays": 1250,
"unique_tracks": 150,
"top_tracks": [...],
"top_artists": [...],
"plays_by_hour": [...],
"plays_by_day": [...]
}
```
**GET /analytics/tracks/{track_id}**
Get analytics for specific track
#### 5. Station Management Endpoints
**GET /station**
Get station information
**PUT /station**
Update station information
**GET /station/users**
Get station users
**POST /station/users**
Add new user
**GET /station/subscription**
Get subscription details
---
## User Flows
### Flow 1: Station Onboarding
1. Station signs up via landing page
2. Fill out station information form
3. Select subscription tier
4. Complete Stripe checkout
5. Receive welcome email with API credentials
6. Access dashboard and start browsing catalog
### Flow 2: Creating and Scheduling Playlist
1. Station manager logs into dashboard
2. Navigates to "Playlists" section
3. Clicks "Create New Playlist"
4. Searches catalog for tracks
5. Adds tracks to playlist via drag-and-drop
6. Sets rotation rules and schedule
7. Saves playlist
8. Playlist appears in scheduler
9. Tracks auto-play according to rules
### Flow 3: API Integration (Broadcast Software)
1. Station developer gets API credentials
2. Integrates API into broadcast software
3. Software calls `/catalog/tracks` to get available tracks
4. Software calls `/playlists/{id}/tracks` to get playlist
5. When track plays, software calls `/plays` to log
6. System automatically updates play counts and royalties
### Flow 4: Artist Viewing Radio Performance
1. Artist logs into SoundStudioPro
2. Navigates to "Radio Performance" section
3. Sees total plays across all stations
4. Views breakdown by station
5. Sees earnings from radio plays
6. Downloads royalty reports
7. Receives monthly payment
---
## Implementation Roadmap
### Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)
**Goal:** Basic station accounts and catalog access
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Create database schema (all tables)
- [ ] Build station registration system
- [ ] Create station dashboard (basic)
- [ ] Build catalog browser with search
- [ ] Implement basic licensing system
- [ ] Create API authentication system
- [ ] Build basic API endpoints (catalog, playlists)
**Deliverables:**
- Station can sign up and access catalog
- Station can browse and search tracks
- Basic API for catalog access
---
### Phase 2: Core Features (Months 4-6)
**Goal:** Full playlist and play logging functionality
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Build playlist builder UI
- [ ] Implement playlist management API
- [ ] Create play logging system
- [ ] Build scheduler interface
- [ ] Implement rotation algorithms
- [ ] Create analytics dashboard
- [ ] Build play log API endpoint
**Deliverables:**
- Station can create and manage playlists
- Automatic play logging works
- Basic analytics available
---
### Phase 3: Advanced Features (Months 7-9)
**Goal:** Compliance, royalties, and advanced analytics
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Build PRO reporting system
- [ ] Implement royalty calculation engine
- [ ] Create artist radio dashboard
- [ ] Build payment processing for royalties
- [ ] Advanced analytics and reporting
- [ ] Mobile-responsive design
- [ ] Webhook system
**Deliverables:**
- Automated PRO reporting
- Artist royalty payments working
- Full analytics suite
---
### Phase 4: Scale & Polish (Months 10-12)
**Goal:** Enterprise features and optimization
**Tasks:**
- [ ] White-label solutions
- [ ] Advanced API features
- [ ] Performance optimization
- [ ] Security hardening
- [ ] Documentation completion
- [ ] Marketing materials
- [ ] Pilot program with real stations
**Deliverables:**
- Production-ready system
- Enterprise features available
- Real stations using platform
---
## Revenue Model
### Subscription Pricing
**Local Station - $99/month**
- Up to 500 plays/month
- Single location
- Basic analytics
- Email support
- API access
**Regional Network - $299/month**
- Up to 2,000 plays/month
- Multiple stations (up to 5)
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- API access + webhooks
**National Network - $999/month**
- Unlimited plays
- Unlimited stations
- Premium analytics
- Dedicated support
- Full API access
- Custom integrations
**Enterprise - Custom Pricing**
- Custom play limits
- White-label options
- Custom integrations
- SLA guarantees
- Dedicated account manager
### Revenue Distribution
**Per Play Royalty Model:**
- Base rate: $0.01 per play (configurable per track)
- Platform fee: 30% of subscription revenue
- Artist payout: 70% of subscription revenue (distributed by play count)
**Example:**
- Station pays $299/month (Regional)
- Station plays 1,500 tracks that month
- Total royalty pool: $209.30 (70% of $299)
- Track A gets 100 plays: $13.95 royalty
- Track B gets 50 plays: $6.98 royalty
- Platform keeps: $89.70 (30%)
### Additional Revenue Streams
1. **Premium Placements:** Stations pay extra for exclusive tracks
2. **Analytics Packages:** Premium analytics for $49/month
3. **API Usage Tiers:** Higher API rate limits for additional fee
4. **White-Label Licensing:** Custom branding for networks
---
## Technical Considerations
### Performance
- Database indexing on all foreign keys and frequently queried fields
- Caching layer for catalog searches
- CDN for audio file delivery
- Queue system for play log processing (avoid blocking)
### Security
- API key rotation
- Rate limiting on all API endpoints
- IP whitelisting option for stations
- Audit logging for all sensitive operations
- Encryption for payment data
### Scalability
- Horizontal scaling for API servers
- Database read replicas for analytics
- Message queue for play log processing
- Microservices architecture (future consideration)
### Compliance
- GDPR compliance for EU stations
- Data retention policies
- Secure data storage
- Regular security audits
---
## Success Metrics
### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
**Adoption:**
- Number of stations signed up
- Active stations (playing music monthly)
- API usage growth
**Engagement:**
- Average plays per station per month
- Playlist creation rate
- Catalog search frequency
**Revenue:**
- Monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
- Average revenue per station
- Artist royalty payouts
**Quality:**
- API uptime (target: 99.9%)
- Play log accuracy
- Customer satisfaction score
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## Next Steps
1. **Review & Approve:** Review this document with stakeholders
2. **Database Setup:** Create migration scripts for all tables
3. **Prototype:** Build basic station dashboard prototype
4. **API Design:** Finalize API endpoints and create OpenAPI spec
5. **Legal Review:** Draft radio licensing agreements
6. **Pilot Recruitment:** Identify 5-10 stations for beta testing
7. **Development Sprint:** Begin Phase 1 implementation
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**Document Version:** 1.0
**Last Updated:** January 2025
**Status:** Draft - Awaiting Review