Affiliate Links for Amazon/Apple Music purchases
Some have requested that we allow them to participate in the affiliate programs that music providers offer. The listeners can click on links which take them to Amazon, iTunes or Google Play to purchase the tracks displayed in the Last Played list on the station player. This would allow the Live365 broadcaster to capture a percentage of the sales as a way to offset the costs of broadcasting. This affiliate program is used on blogs, vlogs and terrestrial radio stations.
Additionally, there should be an option to hide the ability to show songs to purchase, or opt out of affiliate marketing..
Bandcamp integration / Affiliate program? Custom?
Provide additional link to artist website to assist with artist discover / listener participation?
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25 Mar, '21
Ionut Sarghi System MergedHighlighted comment
"Player Shopping Cart link to Bandcamp Artists/Releases" (suggested by TopsyTurvy on 2021-01-30), including upvotes (0) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. -
26 Oct, '18
Chris From Rockade RadioI don't see it possible for iTunes but I do see it possible for amazon. I would be cool idea
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25 Nov, '18
Jeff MosesThis would be a win win situation as it will help to monetize our station and also help our Music Artists to sell their music and is critical for us to support them. Please implement this ASAP.
I also have an iTunes affiliate code for our artists that also have their music for purchase on iTunes. This should also be implemented for more sales of their music.
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18 Dec, '18
Earl LawrenceI would like all the songs that I have imported should be linked to my own website store where the CDS involved would be purchased. That feature was used in the previous “Live 365” network . I am competing with Amazon and I-Tunes in selling my CDs. From my online store, “Sensay.com”
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06 Jan, '19
SeanThis should be implemented as soon as possible; as others have mentioned, it would be one way to offset broadcasting costs while monetizing the individual stations should they wish to take part in this
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03 Jun, '19
Chris MooreSince they're killing iTunes, it'll be an easier job now for just adding Amazon 😁
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03 Jun, '19
Philip System"Buy links" (suggested by J Neo Marvin/Ear Candle Radio on 2019-05-20), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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19 Jun, '19
Bob PerryThe ability to have our Amazon affiliation on the link is a win-win. Let's do it!
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16 Jul, '19
Tom Michaes (Program Director Power 96 One)We had this feature with [a different provider]. We used this feature and listeners purchased tracks.
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02 Sep, '19
Philip System"Use buy cd link from sam Broadcaster" (suggested by Kevin Spencer on 2019-07-05), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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29 Oct, '19
lindsey alexander MergedThe listener hears a fantastic track played, presses the 'BUY NOW' button, and up pops a selection of music outlets, such as Amazon, ITUNES etc.....I think it's a terrific idea!
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11 Nov, '19
Philip System"buy now!...a special feature button situated next (or close) to LIVE 365 'Now Playing' screen." (suggested by lindsey alexander on 2019-10-29), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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09 Dec, '19
GreggA widget on my old station did just this: displayed the last 10 songs played with an Amazon link to the item.
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02 Mar, '20
Emo from The Drive-In LoungeSuper great idea, especially for my station which plays a lot of indie and lesser known artists who can really use the boost.
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22 Jun, '20
Nicholas WautierI'd even be fine if Live 365 was collecting the affiliate cash and paying it out as part of the ad revenue sharing.
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27 Jun, '20
Sooz MergedIt would be great to include Bandcamp when a listener clicks on "Buy Now". That's where a lot of bands now sell their music. Or a custom "buy now" link that I can enter the Bandcamp link or the band's website.
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29 Aug, '20
Maggie GiamalvoThis has been considered for 2 years. Any idea when or if it's going to be implemented? I'd love to generate an income from affiliate links.
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30 Jan, '21
TopsyTurvy MergedWe promote lots of artist on Bandcamp, would be ideal to have a link from player direct to Bandcamp pages.
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08 Jun, '21
Chad J CountryThe ability to click on a previously played track shopping cart will take you to apple music there is STILL NO AFFILIATE program.
Can you step this up? this would provide well-needed income for stations even if it is a pittance. -
18 Jun, '21
Chris McKayYES. We need the revenue generation and that's why it's there and offered in an audio player.
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17 Oct, '21
Bill HydeThe sooner, the better. Not everybody uses Apple iTunes, especially in the UK.
Or if you can't (for whatever reason) add a function to have other affiliate programs per tune/track, make the iTunes link optional, so that the station broadcaster can make the choice. -
24 May, '22
Doug Newton MergedThis is a great idea but seeing that stations have to own their music and we are the ones promoting the songs, we should be getting a kick back or percentage of the sales from this iniative.
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15 Jun, '22
Ionut Sarghi System"Add to Cart - You can now purchase songs on the Last Played list directly from the Apple Music" (suggested by Doug Newton on 2022-05-24), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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04 Jul, '22
MonicaIf I am not benefiting from my audience purchasing songs from iTunes, Apple music or Amazon it should not be allowed. If people can purchase my songs, then why listen to my station. The feature to purchase songs should be removed.
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20 Sep, '23
Adam Zelinka MergedI've seen requests for adding affiliate links from Apple, Amazon, etc. I've also seen requests for allowing Bandcamp links. I would like to suggest that a user of the Live365 player have the flexibility to include any retail link of their choice. For me, it would be to our Shopify store where we sell direct.
But I would love the option to include our Bandcamp, Spotiify and our own store, where you can really measure the conversion. So in short, complete flexibility would be my vote. -
27 May, '24
Noal MergedI like this idea. I've only ever seen buy now links for Amazon and Apple music. But I would like to see a feature where a metadata tag like WWWARTIST or WWWCOMMERICIALINFO could provide a shopping or artist page link. And, if the metadata tag exists, it will take priority over any other shopping links.
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19 Nov, '24
Melvin Hernandez MergedThe purchase button on the player makes the radio station looks like a streaming company promoting for selling the song while we agree to support artist, this option makes listeners go away when they press it by playing it on the apple music, this option should be optional if the broadcaster admins want to enable it.
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22 Jan, '25
David S BattleHopefully, this can be worked out with Amazon's Audible Audiobooks and similar audio forms, in addition to songs, but the licensing could be a problem. I am an Amazon Affiliate myself.
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24 Jan, '25
Clif M. System"Remove the purchase song button from player" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2024-11-19), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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24 Jan, '25
Clif M. System"Affiliate "buy now" links - Shopify and others" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2023-09-20), including upvotes (2) and comments (1), was merged into this suggestion.
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28 Jan, '25
Clif M. System"Bandcamp "Buy Now" (or Custom Buy Link)" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2020-06-27), including upvotes (10) and comments (2), was merged into this suggestion.
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03 Oct, '25
João Bonito MergedPlease, I like to have the ability to link the apps kart to my digital shop on bandcamp for people to have direct access to buy my remixes, mashups, mixes, and edits
Musical regards
João Bonito aka d_jj_b aka radio Mix FM -
09 Oct, '25
Clif M. System"Android / Apple Apps shop kart" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2025-10-03), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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22 Oct, '25
Yolanda MergedRight now, there is no way to remove these if you have a setup where these are not ideal.
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23 Oct, '25
Shawn Minisall System"Add option to remove song purchase links from last played widget" (suggested by <Hidden> on 2025-10-22), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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10 Apr
Will Stenner MergedTo the Live365 Team,
I currently use SAM Broadcaster and connect my stream to Live365 primarily because of two features that matter tremendously to both broadcasters and listeners:
1. Song request functionality
2. Artist discovery tools — the ability for listeners to search an artist in the library and be directed to their social media, website, or additional information
These features are essential in today’s internet‑radio landscape, especially with the explosive growth of independent artists. As you know, millions of independent musicians release their work onto streaming platforms and internet radio every year. Listeners expect modern discovery tools, and broadcasters rely on them to create an engaging, interactive station experience.
Right now, Live365’s implementation of these features feels outdated compared to what broadcasters and listeners have come to expect. Enhancing these tools — especially artist profiles, request systems, and integrated discovery links — wo -
10 Apr
Will Stenner MergedTo the Live365 Team,
I currently use SAM Broadcaster and connect my stream to Live365 primarily because of two features that matter tremendously to both broadcasters and listeners:
1. Song request functionality
2. Artist discovery tools — the ability for listeners to search an artist in the library and be directed to their social media, website, or additional information
These features are essential in today’s internet‑radio landscape, especially with the explosive growth of independent artists. As you know, millions of independent musicians release their work onto streaming platforms and internet radio every year. Listeners expect modern discovery tools, and broadcasters rely on them to create an engaging, interactive station experience.
Right now, Live365’s implementation of these features feels outdated compared to what broadcasters and listeners have come to expect. Enhancing these tools — especially artist profiles, request systems, and integrated discovery links — wo -
14 Apr
Clif M. System"Links to artists websites instead of sending them to the apple store." (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-04-10), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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14 Apr
Clif M. System"Links to artists websites instead of sending them to the apple store." (suggested by <Hidden> on 2026-04-10), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
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