MUMBAI: Radio City Executive Vice President and National Head – Programming and Marketing Rana Barua has been chosen to join the judging panel for the New York Festivals 2009 Radio Programming and Promotion Awards.

It is the first time that a professional from the Indian radio fraternity has made it to the Radio jury for the NY festivals. This will be Barua's first stint at the New York Festivals. He has previously been part of the jury for other Indian awards, such as the Emvies, Promax in addition to awards in advertising.

Among other Indian professionals, Nitesh Tiwari, executive creative director, Leo Burnett, has been invited to be on the judging panel for the Radio Promotion and Programming category.

The NYF has also roped in KV Sridhar, NCD, Leo Burnett; Agnello Dias, partner TapRoots India; and Kamlesh Mehta, senior creative director, RMG Connect, as jury members for the Television and Cinema Advertising, Print and Digital and Interactive categories respectively.

Established in 1982, the New York Festivals Radio Programming and Promotion Awards recognise the world's Best Work in radio broadcasting. The competition honours the most original and innovative work in radio broadcasting with entries from radio stations, networks and independent producers from around the globe.

Joining some of most recognisable voices and captivating programming producers in radio from five continents and over 30 countries, Barua would review entries from radio stations, networks and independent producers across the globe. Some of the eminent jury members include Ally Ballingall of Radio Tay London, England; Peter A Musngi of Manila Radio Division, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation; Paul Baxter of Risk Sound, Port, Melbourne Australia; Dr Dolkum Kamberi of Radio Free Asia, Washington DC, USA, among others.

Says NYF Radio Programming and Promotion Executive Director, AME Awards Leslie Rasimas, As India emerges as an important country in the role of the media, it is an honour to have our first jury members from India for the 2009 Radio Programming and Promotion Awards. Rana joins the assembly of world renowned judges for the Radio Category - each of them, a specialist in their respective fields of Radio Communications. We welcome him to the Judge's Hall of Fame and look forward to his expertise in recognizing some of the excellent work done by radio programs submitted from all over the world."

Says Barua, Indian creativity has been accepted worldwide across the realm of media, advertising and communications. With cross cultural boundaries making way for a glocal marketplace, more and more Indians are getting into the fray. While radio makes it mark in India, it will be particularly interesting to observe how brands worldwide are leveraging the medium to optimize on the power of aural suggestion!...

New York Festivals 2009 Radio Programming & Promotion Awards officially opened its Call for Entries on 19 January 2009. Some of the entry categories include: News Programs, News Inserts, Information/Documentary, Entertainment, Talk Programs and On-air Talent. Additional categories range from Craft & Technique, Programming Format, Promotion Spots and IDs to Audio Podcast and Student categories.

MUMBAI: Radio City Executive Vice President and National Head – Programming and Marketing Rana Barua has been chosen to join the judging panel for the New York Festivals 2009 Radio Programming and Promotion Awards.

It is the first time that a professional from the Indian radio fraternity has made it to the Radio jury for the NY festivals. This will be Barua's first stint at the New York Festivals. He has previously been part of the jury for other Indian awards, such as the Emvies, Promax in addition to awards in advertising.

Among other Indian professionals, Nitesh Tiwari, executive creative director, Leo Burnett, has been invited to be on the judging panel for the Radio Promotion and Programming category.

The NYF has also roped in KV Sridhar, NCD, Leo Burnett; Agnello Dias, partner TapRoots India; and Kamlesh Mehta, senior creative director, RMG Connect, as jury members for the Television and Cinema Advertising, Print and Digital and Interactive categories respectively.

Established in 1982, the New York Festivals Radio Programming and Promotion Awards recognise the world's Best Work in radio broadcasting. The competition honours the most original and innovative work in radio broadcasting with entries from radio stations, networks and independent producers from around the globe.

Joining some of most recognisable voices and captivating programming producers in radio from five continents and over 30 countries, Barua would review entries from radio stations, networks and independent producers across the globe. Some of the eminent jury members include Ally Ballingall of Radio Tay London, England; Peter A Musngi of Manila Radio Division, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation; Paul Baxter of Risk Sound, Port, Melbourne Australia; Dr Dolkum Kamberi of Radio Free Asia, Washington DC, USA, among others.

Says NYF Radio Programming and Promotion Executive Director, AME Awards Leslie Rasimas, As India emerges as an important country in the role of the media, it is an honour to have our first jury members from India for the 2009 Radio Programming and Promotion Awards. Rana joins the assembly of world renowned judges for the Radio Category - each of them, a specialist in their respective fields of Radio Communications. We welcome him to the Judge's Hall of Fame and look forward to his expertise in recognizing some of the excellent work done by radio programs submitted from all over the world."

Says Barua, Indian creativity has been accepted worldwide across the realm of

New York Festivals 2009 Radio Programming & Promotion Awards officially opened its Call for Entries on 19 January 2009. Some of the entry categories include: News Programs, News Inserts, Information/Documentary, Entertainment, Talk Programs and On-air Talent. Additional categories range from Craft & Technique, Programming Format, Promotion Spots and IDs to Audio Podcast and Student categories.