{"id":117,"date":"2019-08-19T11:51:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T15:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:12:47","slug":"soundexchange-report-sample","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/","title":{"rendered":"SoundExchange Report Sample: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da5dba4f46b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da5dba4f46b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#What_Is_a_SoundExchange_Report_Sample\" >What Is a SoundExchange Report Sample?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#How_to_Generate_a_Report_from_Centova_Cast\" >How to Generate a Report from Centova Cast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#Download_a_Sample_File\" >Download a Sample File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#Common_Reporting_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Reporting Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#What_should_be_included_in_a_SoundExchange_report_sample\" >What should be included in a SoundExchange report sample?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#Can_I_generate_SoundExchange_report_data_from_Centova_Cast\" >Can I generate SoundExchange report data from Centova Cast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#Why_do_royalty_reports_get_rejected\" >Why do royalty reports get rejected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/soundexchange-report-sample\/#Does_this_article_replace_legal_or_licensing_advice\" >Does this article replace legal or licensing advice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Need a SoundExchange report sample for your internet radio station? This guide explains what a typical report includes, how to export your data, and how to review it before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using CastHost with Centova Cast, you can generate reporting data directly from your control panel and format it for licensing workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/stream_packages.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63946;color:#fff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">Start Your Free Trial &#8211; No Credit Card Required<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_SoundExchange_Report_Sample\"><\/span>What Is a SoundExchange Report Sample?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A SoundExchange report sample is a structured export showing key playback and track-level data used in royalty and licensing reporting processes. Exact requirements can vary by account type and policy updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Track title and artist metadata<\/li><li>Play count \/ performance count<\/li><li>Date range and station identification<\/li><li>Additional fields required by your current submission rules<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> This article is informational and not legal advice. Always verify current reporting requirements directly with SoundExchange or your licensing advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Generate_a_Report_from_Centova_Cast\"><\/span>How to Generate a Report from Centova Cast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log into your Centova Cast panel.<\/li><li>Open the reporting\/statistics section for your station.<\/li><li>Select the correct date range for your reporting period.<\/li><li>Export report data in the required format (CSV or equivalent).<\/li><li>Review track metadata for missing or malformed fields before submission.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your metadata quality is inconsistent, clean it before export to reduce rejection risk. You can also review your encoder pipeline here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-stream-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to stream live with Shoutcast or Icecast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_a_Sample_File\"><\/span>Download a Sample File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a reference template? You can download a sample report file from our support resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.casthost.net\/groundzero\/supportdownloads.php?action=edit&amp;id=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SoundExchange report sample<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reporting_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span>Common Reporting Mistakes to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Submitting the wrong date range<\/li><li>Missing song metadata fields<\/li><li>Duplicate or malformed rows in export files<\/li><li>Using outdated report templates after requirement changes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For broader launch and compliance workflow planning, start here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/start-an-internet-radio-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to start an internet radio station<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/stream_packages.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63946;color:#fff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">Launch Your Station with CastHost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-left:4px solid #e63946;padding:24px 28px;margin:40px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n  <p style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 14px 0;\">Related Articles<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:2;\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/start-an-internet-radio-station\/\">How to Start an Internet Radio Station<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-stream-live\/\">How to Stream Live with Shoutcast or Icecast<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-stream\/\">What You Need to Stream Live<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/increase-your-stations-listened-hours\/\">Increase Your Radio Station Listened Hours<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/monetize-your-internet-radio-station\/\">Ways to Monetize Your Internet Radio Station<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741221000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_included_in_a_SoundExchange_report_sample\"><\/span>What should be included in a SoundExchange report sample?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A typical sample includes station details, reporting dates, track metadata, and performance data. Always confirm required fields with current SoundExchange guidelines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741221000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_generate_SoundExchange_report_data_from_Centova_Cast\"><\/span>Can I generate SoundExchange report data from Centova Cast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Most stations can export report data from Centova Cast statistics and reporting sections, then format it as needed for submission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741221000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_royalty_reports_get_rejected\"><\/span>Why do royalty reports get rejected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Common reasons include missing metadata, incorrect date ranges, malformed rows, and outdated template usage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741221000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_this_article_replace_legal_or_licensing_advice\"><\/span>Does this article replace legal or licensing advice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. This guide is informational only. For official requirements, check current SoundExchange policies or consult a licensing professional.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a SoundExchange report sample for your internet radio station? This guide explains what a typical report includes, how to export your data, and how to review it before submission. If you are using CastHost with Centova Cast, you can generate reporting data directly from your control panel and format it for licensing workflows. 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