Mirchi slips in Kolkata, Mumbai
MUMBAI: Even as it held on its leadership position in three metros, Radio Mirchi's market share suffered in Kolkata and Mumbai, as well as in Bangalore where it lags behind Big FM.
Bangalore: In Bangalore, Big FM climbed 0.5 percentage points to end the week with a share of 19.8 per cent, ahead of Mirchi which lost 0.2 points and ended the week with a share of 17.7 per cent.Fever too climbed 0.5 points and had a market share of 15.7 per cent.
10 to watch out for in '10
MUMBAI: 2010 has gotten off to a promising start for the radio industry, with the I &B ministry hinting at an imminent announcement on phase III. While the royalty issue still hangs fire and bad news (Worldspace India shutting shop) did mar the rosy outlook, there's much to look forward to.
Radio City inches up in Mumbai, B'lore
MUMBAI: While the other stations maintained status quo in the country's metros, Radio City managed to better its position in Mumbai and Bangalore, even as it stayed at the same keel in the capital. Big FM bettered its lead performance marginally in Bangalore, and Mirchi held sway over the other three metros despite a few hiccups.
UP's Ghaziabad to get its community radio
MUMBAI: Hint Institute of Mass Communication will set up its own community radio station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh within an estimated three months.
With this, the number of CRS in the country will increase to 64.
Mirchi inches closer to Big in Bangalore
MUMBAI: Week 2 was a see saw for the IRS R2 winner Radio Mirchi - in Bangalore it moved closer to leader Big FM, and in Mumbai consolidated its lead position. But in Delhi and Kolkata, the leader slipped a few points, but competition was still far away, if RAM data is any indication.
Brighter days ahead for FM, community radio in India
NEW DELHI: Although 2009 did not begin so well for private FM radio with the government adamant that it would not permit the broadcast of news and delayed the launch of the third phase of FM, the year ended on a somewhat brighter note. The shutting down of Worldspace Radio channels in India did prove a dampener at the end of '09, however.
Radio City inches up in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Week One was a slightly turbulent one for radio stations in the metros, going by the RAM data. While Big FM widened its gap over Mirchi in Bangalore, AIR's FM Gold was the station that gained the most in Delhi, coming to rest at a strong third position. In Kolkata, Mirchi turned the tables on Big, widening the margin between itself and Big FM considerably. In Mumbai, it was Radio City which was the biggest gainer, while the top two - Mirchi and Red slipped marginally, but held on to their positions.
TN agri university gets nod for CR station
NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has received permission for establishing, maintaining and operating a community radio station.
The Community Radio Station is expected to be operational within three months as per the agreement signed with the information and broadcasting ministry
With this, the number of CR stations will increase to 63 in the country.
Mirchi holds three metros, Big keeps B'lore as year winds up
MUMBAI: After a bit of a shake up in the first half of 2009, radio stations in the four main metros of the country settled down to their respective positions by the end of the year. Radio Mirchi held sway in Delhi and Kolkata throughout the year and dislodged Red FM from the premier position in Mumbai. Big FM refused to give up its slender yet definite lead in Bangalore, making Mirchi contend with second slot. Fever attempted to jog itself up to prime position in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai sporadically, but as the year ended it settled into a comfortable third spot in most cities.
Mirchi slips on margins in B'lore, Delhi, Kolkata
MUMBAI: As the year wound to a close, Radio Mirchi's ratings according to RAM data showed a dip in the metros of Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore, while it registered a minor climb in Mumbai. The rest of the market share pattern of all the FM players remained the same overall.
