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MUMBAI: The results of Indian Readership Survey (IRS) released by Media Research Users Council (MRUC) along with Hansa Research Group (HRG) may bring lots of cheer for FM broadcasters. Most of the FM stations, particularly the larger FM stations have registered growth in listenership, some of these FM stations have even recorded double digit growth. These were some of the findings from IRS 2010 Q3 (Radio Stations- Last One Week).
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MUMBAI: Even as film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and director Ashutosh Gowariker landed up at the Radio Mirchi studios in Mumbai using patriotism, nostalgia and CSR for the inevitable promotion of their new film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se through an interesting chat with RJ Jeeturaaj on Radio Mirchi's morning show, Hi Mumbai, the station's programming team added value to the offering through a unique concept whereby NGOs, who often lack media support or money, got a chance to talk about their institutions and causes on air.
read moreMUMBAI: Chennai-based mobile VAS Company Techzone has renewed its exclusive content rights for the domestic and international channels from Viacom 18 for one more year. Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. includes MTV, Nick, international music channel Vh1 and Hindi GEC Colors. Techzone will provide pictures, videos, gossip and animations for the top programmes on mobile internet.
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Mumbai: Six-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artists The Black Eyes Peas release their sixth album, The Beginning, on Thursday on Interscope Records. The Time (Dirty Bit), the first single from The Beginning, went straight to No. 1 on iTunes in 11 countries, including Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Mexico.
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(Even though this is an official backgrounder to music superstars The Black Eyed Peas' latest release, we're carrying it because it has a lot of interesting information fans would love to know about their idols' latest album, called… well… The Beginning, which has followed THE END. – Editor)
read moreMumbai: Reliance Communications announced the launch of its high-speed wireless internet service, NetConnect Plus, in its 100th city, Hassan Reliance is embarking on the largest and most aggressive pricing and roll-out of a broadband internet service in India, with coverage extending to more than 150 towns.
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Avani Bheda caught up with Surj and Munj of popular UK Bhangra group, RDB, in Mumbai to promote their new album Punjab's Most Wanted. She learnt that the group is collaborating on the Bollywood film 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' starring Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol and due for release around February 2011. Excerpts from the conversation. Rhythm Dhol Bass, or RDB, as you are popularly known, consists of…?
read moreMUMBAI: Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire and its song 'Jai Ho' have bagged Grammy nominations. The film has been nominated in the best compilation soundtrack album for motion picture and TV category along with Cadillac Records, Inglourious Basterds, True Blood and Twilight. 'Jai Ho', penned by Gulzar and composed by AR Rahman, has been nominated in the best song written for motion picture and TV category.
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Pavan R Chawla caught up with Anup Jain, Director - Marketing, Yum! Restaurants India- Pizza Hut to find out where Radio doesn't feature enough in the radar of his company's marketing plans. Excerpts. What are your target markets in India? Which cities do you primarily focus on? As a brand, Pizza Hut is spread over 34 cities. All these are our target markets. However, we primarily focus on the Top 10 metros since our restaurant concentration is higher.
read moreMUMBAI: Colors has acquired exclusive rights to telecast the inaugural edition of Chevrolet Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) on 5 December. GIMA, the first multi-genre music awards, will be aired at 8 pm. The awards will honour and applaud talent across film and non-film music with the vision of giving different music genius the same platform, importance and recognition. Asha Bhosle is the goodwill ambassador for the GIMA.
read moreMumbai: Jazz Utsav 10, formerly known as Jazz Yatra, a regular fixture in India since 1978, will be a 4-day event across Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi, featuring Larry Carlton, Ranjit Barot Group, Louiz Banks Matrixx Band and Jazzkomplott, among others. The artists and bands will be performing at Mumbai (Jamshed Hall, NCPA) on December 2-4, 2010, at Bangalore (Chowdiah Memorial) on December 4-5, 2010 and Delhi (FICCI Auditorium) on December 3-5, 2010. (3-city schedule here)
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MUMBAI: BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, presented the second edition of BIG IMPACread more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of 'Mairead more
Mumbai: Shahid Mallya expressed deep sadness over the passing of his father, Salim Alias Krishna Kumar Mallya. He was a highly talented musician and...read more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, one of India's leading radio networks, honoured the remarkable talent and creative achievements of the Marathi television industry at...read more
MUMBAI: GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival has announced daily stage lineups for its 11th edition, which will return to Gingerman Raceway from Friday, June 7...read more
MUMBAI: After the massive success of the first two seasons of Undekhi, fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Season 3. The makers recently...read more
MUMBAI: Disruption, the powerhouse of Swedish metal, has just unleashed their long-awaited self-titled EP, delivering a sonic assault that promises...read more
