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[Grig]

Jess is busy with the end of year stuff at Uni atm, such as exams etc. .

[Samantha]

@RemelKiid; what do you mean events?

[iLogan]

@Samanfa; events such as giveaways etc

[Samantha]

@Samanfa; events such as giveaways etc

Why should they have to do that? I mean a one off each month or something yeah but I think 2 is a bit too far? They're DJ's at the end of the day and they are required to DJ on the site. Some may not be able to afford to hosts events and stuff like that, competitions yeah but thinks like giveaways or something of the sort, really?

Do you have activity threads in HxL as I know they're good to ensure the forums being used, with events though do you mean like double Djing and stuff like that, weekly stuff? Otherwise I reinterate my post that many might not be able to afford .

Think it should be optional to do events.

[iLogan]

@Samanfa;

Yeah, we had an activity thread a week or two back.

Hosting events have always been within the remit of Head & Senior DJ's but its never really been pushed on. We're also going to be offering some funding to those who aren't able to host events.

[Samantha]

@Samanfa;

Yeah, we had an activity thread a week or two back.

Hosting events have always been within the remit of Head & Senior DJ's but its never really been pushed on. We're also going to be offering some funding to those who aren't able to host events.

Ah right I'm with you now, so it's like Head Rare Values Reporters doing bonding events and stuff like that as an added extra to their role.

That's nice of you to fund some .

[Grig]

Why should they have to do that? I mean a one off each month or something yeah but I think 2 is a bit too far? They're DJ's at the end of the day and they are required to DJ on the site. Some may not be able to afford to hosts events and stuff like that, competitions yeah but thinks like giveaways or something of the sort, really?

Do you have activity threads in HxL as I know they're good to ensure the forums being used, with events though do you mean like double Djing and stuff like that, weekly stuff? Otherwise I reinterate my post that many might not be able to afford .

Think it should be optional to do events.

Because it's part of their job. The radio department is much more than DJing. You have to promote your shows, interact with the community and help out with events. Particularly if you're in a senior position. It looks bad when some of the team would be slacking and other DJs would be like "oh i'll slack too".

Also, giveaways, you need them. Habbos are interested in furni nowadays, that's one major incentive for them to tune in. If other sites go give this furni and HxL doesn't, with equally good DJs, then of course the person will pick the other site over HxL. Sad, but true .

@Samanfa;

Yeah, we had an activity thread a week or two back.

Hosting events have always been within the remit of Head & Senior DJ's but its never really been pushed on. We're also going to be offering some funding to those who aren't able to host events.

It should have, I don't understand why it hasn't. I know I would have never gotten away not doing events for the month etc. There needs to be some kick up the bum as Richie said.

[Richie]

I think a huge problem with shows is djs just go with the flow and when speaking on air it's boring as they haven't a clue what they're going to talk about. Fair enough it isn't a professional radio station but I wouldn't see a huge problem with asking djs to present basic scripts for shows during peak times.

18:00 - Introduction to show and what is coming up
18:15 - I'm going to discuss why I believe djs should prepare their shows
18:30 - Read some requests and shoutouts
18:45 - Competition - Find the dj on habbo - win a goldbar
18:55 - Announce winner


It takes 5mins to do a quick brainstorm like that, it isn't exactly hard. At least this way they will have a bit more of a constructive show because for the majority of the presenters being spontaneous isn't exactly one of their best qualitys.

@Grig; I don't entirely agree. Most people aren't really interested in furniture anymore. Any time I make one of these threads I always suggest different competition prizes such as a £5 itunes voucher or something along those lines. Obviously it wouldn't be a regular thing but once or twice a month would bring in more listeners. That's just off the top of my head I'm sure with a quick brainstorm with the whole department some great ideas would be brought to the table.

[Grig]

@Grig; I don't entirely agree. Most people aren't really interested in furniture anymore. Any time I make one of these threads I always suggest different competition prizes such as a £5 itunes voucher or something along those lines. Obviously it wouldn't be a regular thing but once or twice a month would bring in more listeners. That's just off the top of my head I'm sure with a quick brainstorm with the whole department some great ideas would be brought to the table.

I wouldn't say "most", seeing as most of HxL's users nowadays are about 13/14, who play Habbo. Of course I fully agree with variety, chuck in some Habbo comps, then some comps for Itunes vouchers etc.

However, you do see differences in listeners when it's a well planned out show with competitions and actual music variety. The problem is, it's the same 3/4 DJs on all day. People get bored, tune out and don't come back.

[Richie]

I wouldn't say "most", seeing as most of HxL's users nowadays are about 13/14, who play Habbo. Of course I fully agree with variety, chuck in some Habbo comps, then some comps for Itunes vouchers etc.

However, you do see differences in listeners when it's a well planned out show with competitions and actual music variety. The problem is, it's the same 3/4 DJs on all day. People get bored, tune out and don't come back.

Those not pulling their weight should be removed. Nowadays djs seem to think they're irreplaceable and the reason I believe it has gotten to that stage is because managers are afraid their team will consist of 5 odd djs. Think of it like this, if the djs slacking and they aren't doing anything anyway, fire them. There is no point in holding onto a hoover that doesn't work.

One thing I mentioned in a previous thread I created was I don't understand why the applications open and close constantly. Keep the applications opened all the time and make it a little easier on the site to submit an application, add an actual form to the website rather than have them go old school and email an application through the main interface of gmail or hotmail. Check the applications every week and if the team gets too full, up the standard and only accept those that really do stand out. If I was in the managers shoes I'd prefer to have a massive team, staff arguing over slots and people complaining they can't get a slot rather than no-one on air, staff not being arsed and people complaining because no-one will dj.