IPL - The 360 degrees entertainer
Artist Aloud associate VP Soumini Sridhara Paul
From AIR to FM - revolution in the radio industry
Since June 1923 Indian skies are experiencing radio frequencies and they are pretty familiar with them by now. We grew up by listening to the tunes of Aakashwani. Radio has the widest reach and well structured network pan India. Be it Short Wave, Medium Wave or Frequency Modulation it doesn’t...
RAM Wk 8-11: Status quo in the metros despite the losses
MUMBAI: There were negligible shifts in the market share as per Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) data for the Week 8 to 11 (19-02-2012 to 17-03-2012). Radio City maintained its leadership position in Mumbai and Bangalore, Fever FM 104 ruled the capital and Radio Mirchi emerged as a clear market...
Sony/ATV India head Vinit Thakkar: 'Publishing is the most important facet of music business'
At a time when the Indian music industry is juggling with the copyright bill, vexatious royalty issues and rampant online piracy, what would be the most desirable path for the industry to rake in the moolah ? Well, in this rapidly evolving ecosystem where such grim issues are rattling the music...
RAM Stats: Radio City gains in 3 metros; No 1 in Mumbai & Bangalore
MUMBAI: The Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) has released data for the week 4 to 7 (22-01-2012 to 18-02-2012). It was a memorable week for Radio City that surged ahead of rivals in Mumbai and Bangalore establishing a strong grip with gains in all the three metros. Radio Mirchi still a strong Number...
RAM Stats: Radio Mirchi is market leader in Mumbai & Kolkata
MUMBAI: The Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) has released the data for the week 51'11 to 2'12 (18-12-2011 to 14-01-2012). Radio Mirchi is the number one FM station in Mumbai and Kolkata, while Radio City is the market leader in Bangalore and Fever FM in Delhi. Radio Mirchi is number one with 15.2...
2011: Defining year for the music genre
MUMBAI: Year 2011 was special for the youth and music channels in more than one way. For starters, the genre grew with the advent of focused new players, and also came of age as channels clearly selected the model they want to follow. If 2010 was the year of uncertainty for the genre, 2011 was the...
Pure music, regional key trends of 2011 - Punit Pandey
9X Media head - New Business, Punit Pandey If a picture is worth a thousand words, music is worth millions and the year 2011 helped the industry to generate multi-millions. Year 2011 can be called the year of growth for the music channels. And it is Bollywood that provided some of the most popular...
Independent music - from past perfect to future
When I look at what is happening around us in the music space, I get overwhelmed as the space is very exciting and yet extremely challenging.
Mandar Thakur: 'The music industry needs some serious re-investments'
Times Music COO Mandar Thakur has been at the forefront of music industry for over two decades. Thakur's pedigree remains firmly rooted in the music business and its development. Prior to Times, Thakur ran a Digital Music and Media Consultancy business with a premier client list clientele...
