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Survey #2 Results

The results are in on the second survey and we had even more listeners weigh in.  Here's what you said:

-DMPulse listeners listen because you love the music and discovering new songs & artists.

-You would change small things about the station.  Less Ben Folds, more old stuff, less old stuff, less Radiohead, more Radiohead.  You get the idea...

- For ideas:
Liked the Paypal "tip jar".  That is now on the website!
Didn't care for station swag.  Have too many t-shirts already?
Preferred music downloads to buying CDs
Loved the idea of putting together DMPulse music compilation CDs.  That one's on the list.  Coming in 2010, DMPulse Smooth Groves Volume #1? (think I'll need some help on the title)
There is interest in an e-newsletter.  Working on it...

Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey!

New DMPulse survey

Click Here to take the survey

Thanks to all who filled out the first Future of DMPulse survey. Based on your feedback, it is obvious you want DMPulse to continue to be an internet radio station in some form in 2010.

With that in mind, I have been working to pull together ideas on how to keep the station going. And I need your help. Would you take a moment to go to fill out the second survey.

The survey will ask you to share your thoughts about the station, and provide feedback on a few ideas on services I can provide that can help us continue going forward. Many have offered ideas that would improve your experience and generate revenue for the station. Please keep those ideas coming.

Thanks to everyone for helping us along the way. And please take a moment to fill out our new survey.

The survey is 9 questions, and should only take a couple of minutes to complete! Go here to take survey

Thanks for supporting great music, and DMPulse,
Jay Boeding
Founder
DMPulse.com
jay AT dmpulse.com

First survey results

The results from the first survey about the future of DMPulse are in. Check out the full details below...to summarize:
-Listeners want a radio station and not something else, like a twitter feed or podcast.
-60% of listeners would be willing to pay a subscription. 40% would not.

My takeaway is you want a radio station, so we need to find a way to be able to generate enough revenue to continue to do so. Doing a station outside of Live365 is probably too costly right now, but there may be ways to start building towards that goal. Look for another survey soon, taking a look at more specific ideas on generating revenue around this station. Thanks to all that participated in the 1st survey!

Jay

Here are the results:
How many hours do you listen to DMPulse per week?
10-20 hours = 28.6%
30+ hours = 25.7%
20-30 hours = 17.1%
6-10 hours = 17.1%
less than 5 hours = 11.4%

Currently, I access DMPulse through:
Live365.com = 94.3%
DMPulse.com = 2.9%
Other = 2.9%

How likely are you to access the station directly from DMPulse.com (bypassing Live365)?
Definitely = 45.7%
Probably = 28.6%
Not likely = 17.1%
Only once in a while = 8.6%

Would you pay a subscription fee to listen to DMPulse?
Yes = 60.0%
No = 40.0%

If you would pay a subscription, what would be the most you could see yourself paying each month?
$2-$4 = 34.4%
None, wouldn't pay = 31.3%
$5-$6 = 25.0%
$8+ = 6.3%
$7-$8 = 3.1%

Share your opinion on the following options for the future of DMPulse:
Live365 station with commercials 62.9% Positive; 22.9% Neutral; 14.3% Negative
Station with commercials (not on Live365) 51.5% Positive; 31.4% Neutral; 17.1% Negative
Non-profit station with fundraising drives 48.5% Positive; 42.9% Neutral; 8.6% Negative
Weekly Podcast 20.6% Positive; 41.2% Neutral; 38.2% Negative
Music recommendations via Facebook & Twitter 14.3% Positive; 34.3% Neutral; 51.4% Negative

Are you a member of the DMPulse Facebook Fan page?
Yes = 28.6%
No = 71.4%

Do you follow our "Hip New Music" Twitter feed ?
Yes = 14.3%
No = 85.7%

How many podcasts do you listen to each week? (Not just download, but actually listen to)
None = 85.7%
1 = 5.7%
2-3 = 5.7%
4 or more = 2.9%

The future of DMPulse?

Click Here to take survey

Thanks for visiting the the DMPulse website! As 2010 approaches, I need help deciding what DMPulse will become in the new year. If we are going to stay an internet radio station, we will have to look at other business models. Perhaps I can help you discover great new music another way, like through a blog, twitter feed or other social media. Whatever the new year brings, I'd like you to have a say in it.

The survey is 10 questions, and should only take a couple of minutes to complete! Go here:
Click Here to take survey

Thanks for supporting great music, and DMPulse,
Jay Boeding
Founder
DMPulse.com
jay AT dmpulse.com

What's next?

DMPulse will stay on the air though the end of the year, but what's next? Net radio may not be sustainable, so what are your ideas? How can we keep discovering new music together? A blog, twitter @hipnewmusic, a podcast?

Goodbye to Net Radio...for now!

DMPulse will be ceasing operation on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

As I said on the air today, this isn't "goodbye" so much as it is a "see you later".

Thanks to all who have sent such nice notes to me in the last week. I appreciate them!

While I will be stepping away from internet radio, I'll still do my best to introduce great new music to anyone who will listen. Keep an eye on the twitter feed for sure. Join others that liked DMPulse at the fan page one of our long-time listeners put up. Bookmark this page or sign up for notifications. Maybe I'll utilize this page down the road too.

If you'd like to stay in touch, here's a few ways to do it:

twitter.com/hipnewmusic

Facebook Group page for DMPulse

Thanks again and see you down the road!
Jay

Email: jay AT dmpulse.com

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War on Radio