- We don't claim to have every bell-and-whistle imaginable, but Natural Log does have essential features needed by most broadcasters at a fraction of what some other systems cost.
- Client-Server [Networked] version allows up to 5 workstations to connect to a Natural Log database server.
- Natural Log creates logs and billing for one station per licensed copy.
- Up to 7 additional stations may be added to the base license at an additional per-station cost.
- Purchase of Natural Log 9 full version includes 1 year of free support and access to training videos.
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Automation Systems Supported
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- Click here to view the Natural Log automation compatibility list.
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Traffic / Order Entry
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- Customized user-defined data fields for customers, orders and copy manager
- Unlimited number of customers
- Unlimited number of active orders
- Specified week & alternating week scheduling
- Specify spots-per-week and days of week and let them randomly log or specify # spots-per-day
- Specified time-span & time-class scheduling
- Multiple Price & Length spots on same Order
- Multi-Event "macro" scheduling [for linked items like intros]
- Order can specify position in spot break [first,last,etc]
- Dual product-type log proximity protection
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Copy Manager
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- Copy manager with Script Affidavits printed with invoices
- Complex copy scheduling & automatic copy substitutions for day of week, date, time, etc.
- Multiple Scripts/Cuts on same Order
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Logs
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- Send program logs to most automation systems
- Reconcile Played/Aired logs from many automation systems
- Special Event Log Templates available for sports
- Special Event Log Templates can be automatically scheduled in advance
- Link order to Special Event Templates so the order only schedules when the special event is scheduled
- User-specified spotset fill-sequencing
- Automatic "Fill-to-Length" spotsets for satellite formats [with designated filler material]
- On-Screen Log Editor with drag-and-drop editing
- On-Screen Log Diagnostics
- Ability to import network spots into logs
- Ability to export network spots affidvit in excel format
- Color coding on log to indicate breaks that are short, full or over
- Color coding on log templates to indicate breaks, network avails and stand-alone avails
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Billing & Accounts Receivable
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- Calendar Month / Standard Broadcast Month
- Weekly / End-Of-Flight / Demand
- Invoice types: Detail, Summary, Times/Rates, Coop
- Trade credit discount can be entered as % or dollar amount when the order is entered
- On-Screen Invoice Editor
- On-Screen viewing of Customer's account, history,etc
- Pre-billing option for customers who require an invoice prior to spots running
- Ability to upload image for station certification or notary text
- Ability to export invoices to Quickbooks - Note: Compatible with QB 2015 only
- Ability to export invoices, statements and confirmations to Excel spreadsheets
- Deposits are now handled in A/R. Can print to pre-printed Quickbooks specs deposit slip
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Reporting
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- Customer & Order lists sorted as desired
- Effective Spot-Rate report for Orders & Salesmen
- Billing-Error report available before bills printed
- Aged Accounts-Receivable sorted as desired
- Account Transaction-Summary [reconciliation]
- Invoiced Sales & Collections reports with Sales Commissions
- 6-Month Projected-Sales [booked sales] report
- 52-week Inventory-Management [avails] report
- All report layouts can be user modified and memorized for instant recall
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