However, it is important to note that there is more to the process of moving up the radio ladder than just getting plays at smaller stations. Radio stations want to see your entire music career progressing along with your radio plays. If you aren’t touring, picking up more press and selling an increasing amount of music, then larger stations aren’t going to want to play your song. Large stations judge your songs on their ability to increase their ratings by playing your music, not on the song quality itself.