MUMBAI: The country’s premier radio awards, The India Radio Forum (IRF) Excellence in Radio Awards (ERA) shall in its upcoming 14th edition, recognize and commemorate the biggest names in the radio industry.
The event, will be held on 31 May at The Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel and Residences, will laud the winners who have led by example with their on-air personalities, breakthrough programming, ideas and innovations in the respective field.
Speaking about the event, India Radio Forum Country Head and Strategic Partnerships India Rajika Mittra said, “We have witnessed successful expansion of the radio industry over the last few years, which has resulted in the medium reaching out to all corners and different markets of the country. This is the reason why the theme of ‘New Wave’ fits seamlessly in what we stand for and are trying to achieve. Radio has stood strong over the years, and it is important for all stakeholders to embrace new frontiers that will lead to the industry thriving in this evolving media landscape.”
Commenting on this, RCS India General Manager Shankar Balakrishnan said, “We have always been an integral part of the India Radio Forum and look forward to yet another year that is promising and relevant across platforms, making this year’s awards all the more exciting. The Forum seeks to inspire, motivate, and arm you with the next bold steps to keep afloat and thrive in a whirlpool of change. With industry leaders and veterans sharing their thoughts at the event, it will be an event to remember.”
With BIG 92.7 FM and Radio City as the Premium Presenting Sponsors, this year’s edition, has an engrossing theme that encapsulates and talks about a topic that the industry faces. Chosen by the esteemed forum, those in attendance shall witness engaging conversations and knowledge sharing around the theme ‘The New Wave’. Via sessions from industry and thought leaders, this year’s awards shall equip one to ride the crest of this ‘New Wave’, as they shall reap the benefits that the radio industry has to offer.