THE BLOG

News, updates, and broadcasting tips from the CloudRadio team.

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EQUIPMENT MAY 12, 2026

How to Choose a Radio Broadcast Mixer (2026 Guide)

How to choose a radio broadcast mixer in 2026. Inputs, phantom power, mix-minus, analog vs digital, and current picks for solo, podcast, and live radio studios.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 11, 2026

Remote Radio Broadcasting: How to Run a Reliable Outside Broadcast

Remote radio broadcasting guide covering gear, cellular bonding, mix-minus, latency, and outside broadcast workflows.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 10, 2026

Online Radio Station Checklist: 10 Steps to Launch

The 10-step checklist for launching an online radio station: planning, equipment, software, server hosting, licensing, and audience growth.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 09, 2026

Royalty-Free Music for Radio: Best Sources in 2026

The best royalty-free music sources for internet radio in 2026. Free CC libraries, paid subscriptions, the licensing terms that matter for broadcasting, and what to avoid.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 08, 2026

10 Ways to Make Money with an Internet Radio Station (2026)

How to make money with an internet radio station: ad spots, sponsorships, donations, Patreon, merch, paid air time, affiliates, syndication, and more, with realistic 2026 income examples.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 07, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Radio Station Online?

How much does it cost to start an internet radio station? A line-by-line breakdown of equipment, software, hosting, and licensing, with free alternatives at every step.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 05, 2026

How to Start an Internet Radio Station in 2026

Learn how to start an internet radio station with our complete 2026 guide. Covers equipment, software, hosting, licensing, and promotion strategies.

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RADIO-TIPS MAY 04, 2026

Best widgets for an internet radio website

A short, curated list of the most useful widgets for an internet radio website: now-playing, recent tracks, schedule, donations, and chat. With current 2026-ready picks.

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NEWS APR 06, 2026

CloudRadio One: One Plan, Everything You Need

CloudRadio One is our new all-in-one radio platform: AutoDJ automation, HLS adaptive streaming, 750GB storage, unlimited listeners. $39/mo flat.

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