Being a DJ/Presenter can be stressful, so it’s always best to be prepared and then be prepared some more.
One way by being prepared is by having all your files at your fingertips, which usually means naming them in some formal logical way.
At Red Berry Radio we try and make things as easy as possible by using the good old fashioned KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) methodology, so we try and devise methods to accommodate this, to keep the onboarding process to a minimum.
PLEASE NO SPACES in any files!
Core Principles for File Naming:
- Clarity and Readability: Use easily understandable terms and avoid ambiguous abbreviations.
- Consistency: Adhere strictly to the chosen format across all files.
- Searchability: Include key information that allows for quick filtering and searching.
- Uniqueness: Each file name should be distinct.
- No Special Characters: Avoid spaces, slashes (
/), backslashes (\), asterisks (*), question marks (?), quotes ("), angle brackets (<,>), colons (:), semicolons (;), pipes (|), or other characters that can cause issues in file systems or databases. Use hyphens (-) or underscores (_) as separators. - Date Format: Use
YYYYMMDDfor consistency and chronological sorting.
Breakdown and Examples:
[STATIONCALL](Mandatory): The Red Berry Radio call letters are RBR- Ours is: RBR
[CONTENTTYPE](Mandatory): Clearly identify as a promo.- We use:
PROMO
- We use:
[SHOW/CAMPAIGNNAME](Mandatory): The specific show, event, or campaign the promo is for. Use short, descriptive terms.- Examples:
MornDrive,WeekendTop40,SummerRoadShow2026,MusicFriday,FocusFriday,AllRequestFriday
- Examples:
[VERSION/DURATION](Optional but Recommended):- Version: If there are multiple cuts or updates (e.g.,
V1,V2,FINAL). - Duration: Can be useful for scheduling (e.g.,
30s,60s,_15). - Examples:
V1,V2,_30s,_60
- Version: If there are multiple cuts or updates (e.g.,
[DATE/TOPIC](Optional but Recommended):- Date: For time-sensitive promos (e.g.,
20250615,250615). - Topic/Specific Detail: If needed for further differentiation (e.g.,
GuestInterview,ContestRules). - Examples:
20250530,GuestInterview,ContestRules
- Date: For time-sensitive promos (e.g.,
.wav(Mandatory): Always specify the file format. WAV is preferred for broadcast quality.
Promo Examples:
RBR_PROMO_MornDrive_V3_20250601.wav(WXYZ Morning Drive promo, version 3, for June 1, 2025)RBR_PROMO_SummerRoadShow2026_30s-20260501.wav(RBR Summer Road Show promo, 30 seconds)RBR_PROMO_NorthenSoulMusicFriday_V2.wav(Red Berry Radio Northern Soul Friday promo, version 2)
Jingle Examples:
RBR_JINGLE_DJJAY_AllRequestFriday_30s_202505.wav(DJ Jay All Request Friday Jingle, for May runs 2025)RBR_JINGLE_SummerRoadShow2026_60s-202604.wav(RBR Summer Road Show Jingle, 60 seconds for April runs in 2026)RBR_JINGLE_Mal_Wayne_coming_to_RBR_15s_v2-202506.wav(Mal Wayne Coming to Red berry Radio Jingle, version 2)
