Government sets deadline for migration to Phase III FM Radio regime
NEW DELHI: Existing operators of Phase II FM Radio wanting to migrate to Phase III have been asked to deposit 25 per cent of the non-refundable one-time entry fee (NOTMF) within five calendar days, and the balance amount within fifteen calendar days of the notification of NOTMF in existing citie
MTV Coke Studio starts creative music videos with Season 4, first in the Coke Studio franchise
MUMBAI: After Coke Studio Pakistan changed its format last season, MTV Coke Studio India has followed suit with its fourth season. After a 17-month hiatus, the upcoming season will have elements of the older seasons while adding new features.
SiriusXM's Joe Madison sets sights on 52-hour marathon broadcast
MUMBAI: SiriusXM announced that Joe Madison will host a special 52-hour broadcast of his show, Joe Madison The Black Eagle, in an effort to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon hosting of a radio talk show.
Prasar Bharati says age of announcers and newsreaders continues to be 60 years
NEW DELHI: In an attempt to put an end to the controversy that arose around six months earlier about announcers and radio jockeys in All India Radio (AIR), the Government told Parliament today that "the age of superannuation for all employees of Prasar Bharati (including Announcers and Newsreade
Musikki opens living music platform to app developers
MUMBAI: Musikki has today launched its Music API, allowing developers access to Musikki’s real-time catalog
Hungama.com and GiMA partner to recognise and promote musical talent
MUMBAI: To connect with the music fraternity and consumers Hungama.com, India’s largest Music service, has entered into a strategic tie-up with the Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA).The premier brands have come together with a common vision of celebrating and promoting musical excellence in Ind
Music streaming war gets serious across mediums
MUMBAI: Last year was an interesting one for music streaming businesses in India. It started with reports of Dhingana shutting down (with no clarity on its M&A status then), raising doubts around music streaming in India.
Salem Communications Corporation renamed to Salem Media Group
MUMBAI: Salem Communications Corporation announced that it has changed its name to Salem Media Group, Inc. to reflect the dynamic growth of Salem's multi-media business.
President highlights achievements of Digital India
NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee said today that the government was committed to deeper penetration of electronic media in remote and distant areas.
Reduce Custom Duty on Radio Broadcasting equipment, remove service tax on radio ads: FICCI asks Govt.
NEW DELHI: The Entertainment wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI, in a wish list submitted to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, said customs duty on radio broadcasting equipment should be reduced to 4 per cent especially on transmitters, consoles etc which are
