IRF 2013: Radio needs to explore emerging markets beyond metros
MUMBAI: The low profiled but ubiquitous radio is the voice of emerging India beyond the metros- a market that is set to propel the country’s economic growth, Futurebrands India MD & CEO Santosh Desai said.
B Surendar: "South was always an excellent market for FM radio"
To drive the already robust south Indian market, Red FM recently appointed Balakrishnan Surendar as the chief operating officer-south. Offering more than nine years of service puts him in a strong and right position to carry on his vision for his station and the radio industry as well.
CRI Tamil Service aims to air real China in India
Leader of China Radio International (CRI) Tamil service, Kalaimagal, has offered more than 14 years of services. She by and large has worked in providing news and stories of China in Tamil Being a Chinese by origin, Zhao Jiang aka Kalaimagal has learnt Tamil from University of China - only school...
Hitesh Sharma: "We are known for providing best creative radio solutions"
Entertainment Network (India), leading private FM radio operator, under the Radio Mirchi brand, has decided to hike its airtime rates in select key markets with immediate effect. Radio is repeatedly proving its efficacy and its efforts towards evangelizing the medium. In the last two months, three...
Music by far is the biggest category on YouTube: Sandeep Menon
Attracting over a billion viewers every month and creating global stars like Psy, YouTube is a major force in today’s entertainment and social media world. The world’s largest video website owned by internet giant Google is one of the few platforms where almost anyone- from indie artist, cranks and...
Rochak Kohli: "Advertisers expect a lot from radio"
Having grown as a stable brand over the years, Big FM is climbing the ladder of success with constant programming innovations and creative inputs. The network boasts of a strong team looking after all the aspects involved in taking the station forward.
Ferzad Palia: "EDM music is a staple diet of our current programming"
Growing trends in music has lead many music channels to revamp their programming but this has not limited the channels from moving ahead and facing the change. Adding more and more properties and ventures to make their channels a stronger brand, is working well for them.
Radio Mirchi Preeti Nihalani: "Innovative and Clutter Breaking Programming enable us to stay ahead"
Sustainability, dedication, loyalty, efficiency and the competence to stay on top of the ladder have been major factors for the success of Entertainment Network India Ltd's (ENIL) FM radio business, Radio Mirchi. One of the leading radio stations of the country, Mirchi has overcome all major...
Siddhartha Roy: "The fundamental vision of Hungama has not changed"
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, the pioneer internet giant that started as a promotions marketing portal- Hungama.com in 1999, has today become a trailblazer, leading across digital entertainment, mobile and value added services, promo marketing, aggregating and publishing of bollywood and...
Apurva Purohit: "Govt is serious about supporting FM industry"
The Union Cabinet's go ahead to the FM phase III auctions has indeed resulted in a bright atmosphere across radio stations. While most leading broadcasters are happy with the move and await the auctions eagerly, there are some who feel that there are still some issues plaguing the auctioning...
