NEW DELHI: The High Court of Delhi has rejected the challenge to the functioning of the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) and Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) preferred by the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI), reports Lawetalnews.com.
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MUMBAI: Javed Akhtar has been invited personally by the president of CISAC,(ex-Bee Gee Robin Gibb) to give a keynote speech followed by a Q&A session at the World Copyright Summit in Brussels. His fellow keynote speakers include two European Commissioners, the director of WIPO and the president of Croatia.
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MUMBAI: The ICC Cricket World Cup official song, De Ghumake, composed by music directors Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is #1 across music retail charts after India’s win in cricket’s flagship event this year. The song, available only on the Official ICC Cricket World Cup album of the same name, has been certified a Double Platinum in India since its release. The success of the track also reflects on its video views on Youtube, which have now surpassed half a million hits....
MUMBAI: Hungama Digital Media on Monday launched a digital promotional campaign for Videocon. The campaign includes a series of initiatives based on the concept of zero paisa per sec, which are available over the internet. The campaign was divided in two phases - a teaser website that saw 1.09 million unique visitors on www.byebye1p.com, and the launch website www.zeroishere.com with 14.2 million unique visitors.
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MUMBAI: Radio Mango was announced the official radio partner for the Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL Season IV, on Saturday, 9th April, 2011.
The partnership allows Radio Mango exclusive rights to access the players and team members for various programming initiatives. Mango can also run various contests and road shows to give away free tickets to its listeners.
An agreement to this effect was signed by the Malayala Manorama Group and the Kochi Cricket, in which Manorama News & Daily would also be given exclusive rights as Media Partners.
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MUMBAI: Radio City premiered the music of Shor in the City with Tusshar Kapoor, Preeti Desai and music directors Sachin-Jigar, on Taka Tak Mumbai with RJ Rohit on Friday, 8th April, 2011.
RJ Archanaa with the star cast unveiled the music CD which is now available on Sony Music. Tusshar Kapoor relived his experiences while shooting the film and praised the music of the film at the Radio City studio, which is the official radio partner of Shor in the City.
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MUMBAI: The latest results from the UAE radiometry study carried out by independent media research specialists Ipsos MediaCT MENA, has revealed strong and continued growth across the entire Abu Dhabi Radio Network. The study, conducted in February with results published at the end of March 2011, shows an increase in reach, share of audience, and listener loyalty across Abu Dhabi Radio Network brands, including Quran Kareem, Emarat FM, Star FM, and Abu Dhabi Classic FM....
MUMBAI: Ekta Kapoor's Ragini MMS will feature the seduction tune of yesteryears, Raat Akeli Hai, from the blockbuster Jewel Thief, rendered by Asha Bhosle and scored by SD Burman. The producers of Ragini MMS have decided not to remix the original, as some recent remixes of old tunes haven't worked.
Ekta Kapoor said, Some classic tunes should just not be touched. They should be enjoyed in their purest authentic form. Raat Akeli Hai is sexy enough in its original form and goes very well ...
MUMBAI: Leo Burnett has emerged undisputed winner in the Radio category at the Creative Abby awards. The agency collected a total of nine awards from this category, including three gold, two silver and five bronze. It was also the only agency to win gold trophies. Ogilvy & Mather came in second with four silvers and one bronze. In the Radio Craft category Lingo India won one gold, silver and bronze apiece.
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