ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Radio sweeper

Have you ever heard the radio announce the name of the radio station or a cool message between songs? That's called a radio sweeper! It's like a mini commercial that the radio station uses to tell listeners who they are and what they stand for. It's usually a quick and catchy phrase or jingle that helps people remember the station. Sort of like a nickname for the station. So the next time you hear a radio sweeper, remember that it's just a quick message to help people remember the name and what's happening on that station.