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The Next Holiday Classic

5-Week National Holiday Song Contest

Radio Program Overview
Program Format
  • 44:00 content runtime (hour-clock compliant)
  • Weekly episodic format (5 weeks total)
  • 10–15 featured original holiday songs (edited for radio length)
  • Host + rotating music industry judge
  • Listener voting call-to-action
Radio Show Demo
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Episode Structure
Weeks 1–2–3 Semifinals
  • Segment 1 – Show open + semifinalist previews
  • Segment 2 – Additional semifinalists
  • Mid-show break – Station ad inventory
  • Segment 3 – More featured songs and a Holiday Hit from the past showcase
  • Segment 4 – Semifinals/Finals recap + voting reminder + close
Week 4 Finals
  • Segment 1 – Show open + semifinalist previews
  • Segment 2 – Additional semifinalists
  • Mid-show break – Station ad inventory
  • Segment 3 – More featured songs and a Holiday Hit from the past showcase
  • Segment 4 – Finals recap + voting reminder + close
Week 5 Winners Show
  • Segment 1 – Show open + finalist recaps
  • Segment 2 – Additional finalist recaps
  • Mid-show break – Station ad inventory
  • Segment 3 – More finalist review and a Holiday Hit from the past showcase
  • Segment 4 – Judges' final comments + winners announcement + full-length play of winning song
Why It Works for Radio

Holiday music drives:

  • Emotional connection
  • Repeat listening
  • Family-friendly engagement
  • High seasonal tune-in

The built-in voting mechanic encourages:

  • Website visits
  • Social engagement
  • Listener participation
  • Cross-platform promotion

Stations can:

  • Insert local sponsor reads
  • Promote local voting activity
  • Highlight regional artists (if applicable)
Target Format Fit
  • AC / Hot AC
  • Christian AC
  • Country
  • Adult Contemporary
  • Seasonal holiday flip formats
Distribution Model

Available as:

  • Barter split
  • Cash license
  • Hybrid model

Digital simulcast aligns with:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Amazon Music
  • iHeartRadio
Positioning
"A Global Search for the Next Christmas Hit Song."