{"id":144,"date":"2019-05-13T12:12:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T16:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:52:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:52:55","slug":"how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Listed on iTunes for Internet Radio (Step-by-Step)"},"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-69da5d9451fd4\" 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-69da5d9451fd4\"  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\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#Before_You_Submit_Your_Station_to_iTunes\" >Before You Submit Your Station to iTunes<\/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\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#iTunes_Submission_Requirements_Checklist\" >iTunes Submission Requirements Checklist<\/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\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#How_to_Submit_or_Update_Your_Listing\" >How to Submit or Update Your Listing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#Suggested_subject_line_format\" >Suggested subject line format<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#Metadata_and_Description_Tips_to_Avoid_Rejection\" >Metadata and Description Tips to Avoid Rejection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#How_long_does_an_iTunes_radio_listing_request_usually_take\" >How long does an iTunes radio listing request usually take?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#Can_I_submit_multiple_bitrates_for_one_station_listing\" >Can I submit multiple bitrates for one station listing?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#What_file_formats_are_commonly_accepted_for_internet_radio_streams\" >What file formats are commonly accepted for internet radio streams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/how-do-i-get-listed-on-itunes\/#What_is_the_biggest_reason_iTunes_listing_requests_get_rejected\" >What is the biggest reason iTunes listing requests get rejected?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Getting your internet radio station listed on iTunes can improve discoverability, especially for listeners who still browse radio directories from Apple-related ecosystems. The process is stricter than many other directories, so clean metadata and a stable stream are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step-by-step guide explains what to prepare, how to submit, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay approval.<\/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=\"Before_You_Submit_Your_Station_to_iTunes\"><\/span>Before You Submit Your Station to iTunes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you submit, make sure your stream is reliable and your station profile is complete. Most rejections happen because of incomplete station data, inconsistent branding, or unsupported stream formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use your official station name (no keyword stuffing)<\/li><li>Keep one clear genre and one primary stream endpoint for submission<\/li><li>Confirm your stream bitrate and format are appropriate for your content type<\/li><li>Prepare high-quality square cover art (PNG or JPG)<\/li><li>Verify station description grammar and punctuation before submitting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your stream setup is still in progress, start here first: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-stream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What do I need to stream live with Shoutcast or Icecast?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iTunes_Submission_Requirements_Checklist\"><\/span>iTunes Submission Requirements Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Station name and brand owner details<\/li><li>Website URL and contact information<\/li><li>Country and language of broadcast<\/li><li>Direct stream URL that plays reliably<\/li><li>Bitrate and stream format details<\/li><li>Cover art meeting platform specs<\/li><li>Short, editorial-quality station description<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Policies and endpoints may change over time, so always follow the most recent official Apple support guidance and submission flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Submit_or_Update_Your_Listing\"><\/span>How to Submit or Update Your Listing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When contacting listing support, use a clear request type in your subject line so your message gets routed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Station Submission:<\/strong> for first-time listing requests<\/li><li><strong>Station Update:<\/strong> for metadata, stream URL, or branding changes<\/li><li><strong>Other Inquiry:<\/strong> for troubleshooting or unclear status questions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_subject_line_format\"><\/span>Suggested subject line format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><code>Station Submission: [Your Station Name]<\/code><\/li><li><code>Station Update: [Exact Station Name in Directory]<\/code><\/li><li><code>Other Inquiry: [Short issue summary]<\/code><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Include all required details in one message. If you send multiple fragmented emails, review time usually increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metadata_and_Description_Tips_to_Avoid_Rejection\"><\/span>Metadata and Description Tips to Avoid Rejection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Directory editors often reject listings with inconsistent capitalization, excessive punctuation, or promotional exaggeration. Keep your station text concise and professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid ALL CAPS and spammy claims like &#8220;BEST EVER&#8221;<\/li><li>Use sentence case and clean grammar<\/li><li>Describe genre and listener value clearly in one short paragraph<\/li><li>Keep naming consistent across website, stream metadata, and submission forms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your request is delayed, verify that your stream works in current desktop\/mobile player environments and that your listing details still match your live station configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For broader distribution, also submit to other proven directories: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/internet-radio-station-directories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 greatest internet radio station directories<\/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\/get-listed-on-windows-media\/\">How to Get Listed on Windows Media Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casthost.net\/blog\/internet-radio-station-directories\/\">Internet Radio Station Directories<\/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  <\/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-1741213000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_an_iTunes_radio_listing_request_usually_take\"><\/span>How long does an iTunes radio listing request usually take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Processing times vary, but many broadcasters report several business days to a couple of weeks depending on queue volume and submission quality.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741213000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_submit_multiple_bitrates_for_one_station_listing\"><\/span>Can I submit multiple bitrates for one station listing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most directory workflows prefer one primary station endpoint per listing. If you run multiple stream profiles, choose the most stable public endpoint for submission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741213000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_file_formats_are_commonly_accepted_for_internet_radio_streams\"><\/span>What file formats are commonly accepted for internet radio streams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Compatibility rules can change, but MP3 and common playlist-based endpoints are typically easier to process. Always verify current accepted formats before submitting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1741213000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_reason_iTunes_listing_requests_get_rejected\"><\/span>What is the biggest reason iTunes listing requests get rejected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Inconsistent metadata and low-quality submission text are frequent causes. Clean station naming, valid stream URLs, and accurate details improve approval chances.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting your internet radio station listed on iTunes can improve discoverability, especially for listeners who still browse radio directories from Apple-related ecosystems. The process is stricter than many other directories, so clean metadata and a stable stream are critical. 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