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TRY A VPN
As we mentioned in our Lowdown section on the Support page, the more listener hours (TLH) we have in the U.S., U.K. or Canada, the higher the licensing fees we are required to pay. (Yes, it's ridiculous!) We want to keep all our awesome listeners and continue sending out great musical vibes, so we're offering this suggestion as a way for listeners to help MCR stay alive, while also keeping their online presence secure.
Many broadcasters have started to keep their TLH to a minimum by encouraging their faithful listeners to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which helps reduce fees by placing listener locations in a country where the TLH is not calculated into the total. If you're in the U.S., U.K. or Canada, you can help us reduce those listener hours by "visiting" any other country when listening to MCR. Here are some VPN factoids and recommendations: What Is a VPN? In very simple terms, a VPN connects your device to another server somewhere on the internet, and allows you to use that computer’s internet connection. So if that server is in a different country, it will appear as if you are coming from that country (obviously). What are Recommended VPN Services You Can Download? CNET and PC Magazine are both good resources to get info to find what works best for you. Below are a few of their recommendations with quick links. Most, if not all, will have instructions for how to use on your device. ExpressVPN Surfshark NordVPN And the one we use at the Music City Roadhouse… TunnelBear (super cute bears are a bonus) |
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
For a reasonable monthly fee, your business can enjoy worldwide exposure and help keep the Roadhouse on the air and rockin’ 24/7. Opportunities for sponsorship include:
Fact or Crap Trivia. Enjoy a silly ride through the world of truth or nonsense with this true or false trivia game that is played during a one-hour period beginning at 12:30 pm Central Time with the real answer unveiled on-air an hour later. During the hour, listeners send their answers into the Roadhouse broadcast studio through Facebook, email or Instagram. Your business will be recognized at the beginning of the game and again when the truth is shared with the listening audience during the next hour. Twice the fun and twice the recognition for your business each weekday when the peak number of listeners is connected to our stream! Simply provide us with a 10-15 second promotional copy or let us create one for you. National Celebration Days. Each weekday morning, a list of the names and descriptions of crazy daily celebrations are mentioned on-air. Examples include “Cheese Pizza Day”, “No Beard Day”, or ”Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day”. Every day is loaded with celebrations, and your business name and short promotion will lead off the segment. Simply provide us with a 10-15 second promotional copy or let us create one for you. This Day in History. What historical events in the world of news, sports, film and inventions occurred on this date? You’ll find out each weekday morning, and listeners will know that your business is making this interesting program segment possible. Simply provide us with a 10-15 second promotional copy or let us create one for you. Live Mentions. Let Mac give your business a mention in some of his hourly breaks. From 6:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on weekdays, there are 10 live breaks when listeners worldwide can hear about what you have to offer. Simply provide us with a 10-15 second promotional copy or let us create one for you. |