Our New PrepPad App
Get access to our all new PrepPad app available on Apple IOS App Store and Google Play for Android.
£9.99 / per month
- FREE Monthly Audio
- 8 Days On This Day
- Exclusive Content
On This Day now has its own dedicated subscription, giving you access to today plus the next 7 days of daily history, music and famous birthdays.
NEW APP NOW AVAILABLE
All Community, SSDAB, Hospital and Internet stations can access our Platinum package for just £15 per month, plus £5 per additional user. To sign up your station, simply select Community Package from the "select subscription plan" drop-down list below.
Get 8 days instant access to “On This Day” content for only a fiver a month!
BRONZE - On This Day
Giving you access to today plus the next 7 days of daily history, music and famous birthdays.
£5 / per month
- Includes On This Day
- FREE Google Play or IOS App
Your subscription supports the ongoing development of the platform for around 16p per day.
SILVER - Daily Prep Sheet
Access here or via the PrepPad App. Email content directly to yourself. Content is updated daily by 6am UK time.
£14.99 / per month
- Includes Bronze
- Monthly Audio
- Daily Prep Sheet (Weekdays)
- Access Online or via PrepPad App
- Send All Content To Your Email via PDF
GOLD - Prep Dashboard and Content
On This Day + Real Time Content, plus our new mobile app (includes on this day, free monthly audio and daily prep sheet).
£19.99 / per month
- Includes Silver and Bronze
- FREE Google Play or IOS App (with Free Monthly Audio and Daily Prep Sheet)
- Customisable Station Dashboard (4 hours per day use)
- UK News (Real Time)
- Local City and Town News (Real Time)
- Local Weather and Traffic (Real Time)
- Country News (Real Time)
- Entertainment News (Real Time)
- Music News (Real Time)
- Lifestyle and Politics (Real Time)
- Football Fixtures and Live Updates (Real Time)
- Music Artist / Band Search
Platinum - PrepPad Dashboard, PrepSheet and Content
Our Ultimate Package with AI Features, plus our new mobile app (includes on this day, free monthly audio and daily prep sheet).
£29.99 / per month
- Includes All Packages
- FREE Google Play or IOS App (with Free Monthly Audio and Daily Prep Sheet)
- Daily Prep Sheet including Local Content
- PrepPad 2.0 (Save, Group, Edit and Collate)
- Archive Search BETA includes 3 Years Access
- Local Weather and Traffic (Real Time)
- PrepPad with AI tools
- BETA AI Features
- Early Access To BETA Releases
- Dedicated Support
- Account Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radio Essentials?
Radio Essentials is a content management service tailored for radio presenters. It eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple sources by providing all-in-one access to real-time content, including local weather, traffic, travel, news, and events (up to 50-mile radius in major UK and US cities/towns). Features like Lana our RadioPrepBot, PrepPad 2.0 with AI beta tools, and custom RSS feeds help you prep shows effortlessly and save hours.
Who is this service for?
Primarily radio presenters, voicetrackers, and content creators who need quick, reliable access to topical, local, and real-time information. Whether you’re building engaging segments or staying ahead of breaking news, our platform streamlines your workflow.
How does billing work?
Payments are monthly via debit/credit card. You’ll be charged on your subscription date each month. No long-term contracts, you can cancel anytime. Your monthly summary will show the selected plan (e.g., CMS Content Plus at £19.99).
Your subscription is for your personal use only. You may not share your username and password with anyone else unless it is part of a package you have subscribed to.
What if I lose or forget my login details?
Things like this happen. If you forget your details, please get in touch with us and we will reset your login details for you.
How can I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel your subscription at anytime by getting in touch with us or via the “Manage Subscription” link in your “My Account” menu. Once your subscription has been cancelled, you will still have access to the package you subscribed to until the end of your billing period.
Subject to fair use policy, PrepPad® and RadioPrepBot® is designed to be used to support the creation of your radio shows and not replace your main source of content outside of this and is for individuals only (do not share your account details) unless a station account is subscribed to. RadioPrepBot® and PrepPad® should only be used to support your radio shows. Cancel at anytime. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your billing period.
Want to Be Notified? Register your interest.
If you’d like to be the first to know when subscriptions reopen, email us at hello@radioessentials.com to register your interest or click below to use our contact form.
We appreciate your patience as we make Radio Essentials bigger, better, and more essential than ever.
We appreciate your patience as we make Radio Essentials bigger, better, and more essential than ever.
All content provided by Radio Essentials is supplied for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute advice, recommendations, or definitive statements of fact. It is the sole responsibility of the presenter or the receiving party to review, summarize, and verify the accuracy, relevance, and suitability of the content prior to any use or broadcast.
Radio Essentials expressly disclaims any and all liability for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or misinterpretations arising from the use of its content. By utilizing content provided by Radio Essentials, the user acknowledges and agrees that Radio Essentials shall not be held responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to reputational harm or financial losses, resulting from the on-air use of such content.
This disclaimer forms an integral part of any agreement or understanding regarding the provision of content by Radio Essentials, and users are advised to exercise due diligence and independent judgment when relying on the materials supplied.