Want to track which on-air talent logged winners for a specific promotion or contest — like a concert ticket giveaway? This article walks you through how to use the Logging Activity Report in Studio to find out who gave away prizes and when.
Use Case Example
You're running a concert ticket giveaway with 10 pairs available. At the end of the promotion, you want to know:
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Which on-air personalities gave away tickets?
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How many pairs were given away?
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On what dates and times?
Step-by-Step Instructions
To locate this information, follow the steps below using the Logging Activity report feature.
1. Navigate to the Report
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In Studio, go to the top navigation bar and click:
Studio > Reports > Logging Activity
2. Select the Date Range
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Set the date range to cover the full duration of the contest or promotion.
Tip: Make sure to include a buffer before and after the scheduled air dates in case logs were entered early or late.
3. Filter by Contest
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Under Include These Items, find and select the option labeled:
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This ensures you’re only seeing entries related to contests/promotions.
4. Submit the Report
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Click
Submitto generate the report.
What You’ll See in the Report
Once the report loads, you’ll get a list of all contests logged during the selected timeframe. For each giveaway, the report includes:
| Column | Description |
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| Logged Date & Time | Logged date/time for the contest in Studio. |
| Logged By | The name of the on-air talent/personality who logged the entry. |
| Scheduled Date/Time | When the giveaway was planned to occur. |
| Daypart | Daypart allocation for the promotion (e.g., Morning, Midday, Afternoon Drive). |
| Contest Name | The name/title of the promotion (e.g., "Concert Tix Giveaway"). |
| Winner Name | Name of the winner (if logged). |
Tips for Best Results
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Modify Layout: To customize your results, click the 'Modify Layout' button above. From there, you can drag fields in or out to include only the information relevant to your report.
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Encourage Accurate Logging: Remind talent to log the giveaway as soon as the winner is announced on-air.