A teaser in RadioDJ is a short audio element used to create anticipation
for something that will play soon. It gives listeners a small preview without revealing
everything, keeping them engaged and encouraging them to stay tuned.
What a Teaser Is
A teaser is a brief spoken line or musical fragment that hints at upcoming content.
It is intentionally short and designed to spark curiosity.
A short announcement of an upcoming track
A hook or fragment of a song played before the real intro
A quick promo voice introducing a segment
A short musical sting leading into a program item
Why Teasers Are Used
Teasers help radio stations sound more dynamic and professional. They:
Keep listeners tuned in longer
Build anticipation for upcoming songs or segments
Improve the flow between music and spoken elements
Strengthen the station’s identity and imaging
How Teasers Are Used in RadioDJ
RadioDJ supports teasers in several ways:
Teaser tracks stored in the database as promos or imaging elements
Teaser intros created from short fragments of songs
Teasers inserted into rotations for automated playback
Scheduled teaser playback using the Event system
Imaging and sweepers combined with teasers for a consistent station sound
Examples of Teasers
Common types of teasers include:
A short preview of a hit that will play next
A spoken announcement of an upcoming show or feature