Music Broadcast Limited redeems preference shares, pays Rs 107.63 crore
The company has fully redeemed its non-convertible, non-cumulative redeemable preference shares
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Pricing discipline & regional strength: Radio industry’s 2026 plan
On the audience front, 2026 is widely seen as a potential inflection point, subject to the rollout of digital broadcasting reforms
Sakal: Driving Growth in the Digital Age
As Sakal Media Group turns 93, Janhavi Pawar, Director, Sakal Media Group, shares her thoughts on the Groups legacy, adaptability and future goals
Govt eases FM auction terms for remote regions
Permission holders in uncovered new cities of North Eastern states, J&K, and island territories will get a concessional rate of 2% annual fee for the first 3 years of the 15-year licence period
How community radio is poised to make waves in India
Industry experts share their hopes for community radio as a medium that will bridge communication gap and give a voice to local communities, shaping India’s media landscape in the years to come
Club FM’s Teachers Day campaign champions respect for women - Teach our boys
The campaign featured teachers speaking out on radio, advocating a shift from advising girls on their behaviour to educating boys on respect and equality
Tanjin Rahman appointed as CEO at Peoples Radio 91.6 FM
Prior to this, Rahman was with ANYA OTT as Chief Technology Officer
Radio Mirchi parent co acquires Gaana for Rs 25 lakh
As per a report, in a recent earnings call ENIL CEO spoke of the integration of Gaana in December 2023
Radio City and Beatchain launch Muzartdisco
‘Muzartdisco’ encourages artists with innovative tools and a worldwide reach
MIB minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s 500th community radio station
Apna Radio 90.0 FM was inaugurated at IIMC Aizawl
Budget 2024: Radio hopes for licence fee relief, reliable measurement system
Radio industry’s expectations revolve around policies that will drive innovation and lead to growth in the sector
LIC of India, LIC Housing Finance, Maruti Suzuki top advertisers on radio in Q1 2024
According to a report by TAM AdEx, more than 2.5k advertisers and 3.3k brands were exclusively present on radio in Jan-Mar 2024
‘Don't convert an RJ into an influencer, convert the influence into ad strategies’
At e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference, Radio Mirchi’s Jeeturaaj, Big FM’s Vrajesh Hirjee, Fever FM’s RJ Rahul and Radio City’s Ginnie Mahajan discussed the persona of RJs as influencers
Radio & Print to be worst hit by SDC mandate?
Unlike TV, most of the advertisers on radio and print are small-scale marketers, for whom filing SDCs will be more cumbersome
How marketers can leverage radio to build and strengthen brands
At exchange4media Golden Mikes - Radio & Audio Conference 2024, industry experts discussed ‘The Power of Sound: Leveraging Audio to Build and Strengthen Brands’
Steep licence fee & govt control hampering profitability: Radio experts
At the e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference 2024, BIG FM’s Abe Thomas and Fever Network’s Ramesh Menon shared insights on ‘The roadmap ahead for radio in the digital era’
Radio remains a great medium & is unlikely to go through fragmentation: Shashi Sinha
At e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference 2024, Shashi Sinha, IPG Mediabrands CEO, shared industry insights as he recalled his associations with Geetmala’s Ameen Sayani & Amul’s Dr Verghese Kurien
e4m Golden Mikes Awards 2024: Aaj Tak Radio wins gold for its ‘Ek Bakhat Ki Baat’ show
The radio channel also bagged a bronze metal for its podcast ‘Nothing But The Truth’
Radio Mirchi takes home 34 metals at e4m Golden Mikes Awards 2024
The radio channel bagged 10 golds, 14 silver, 10 bronze metals across categories
e4m Golden Mikes Awards 2024: Red FM bags Radio Station of the Year title
The other key winners include Aaj Tak Radio, Fever FM, Big FM, Music Broadcast Limited, Gulf Oil, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank
Tomorrow: e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference & Awards 2024
The awards will honour winners in four major categories- Radio, Podcast/Audio Series, Audio Books and Excellence, which are further divided into several sub-categories
Radio Mango hosts Fanfest with filmmaker Basil Joseph
Radio Mango’s Fanfest is a monthly event designed to bring celebrities and fans closer together
Inaugural edition of Radio Mango Socials launched
Radio Mango partnered with Qoruz, a leading influencer marketing agency, to develop the Radio Mango-Qoruz Score
Why radio's rhythm is real estate’s best beat
The hyperlocal nature of radio allows real estate players to target specific geographic areas, reach potential buyers or renters, shared players from both industries
Elara Capital predicts moderation in decline of TV ad revenue
The Quarterly Preview (Q4FY24), by Karan Taurani, states that there will be relief for print and radio sectors due to elections
Radio recovers just 73% of pre-Covid numbers: What's slowing the comeback?
Experts cite lack of measurement, lower ad rates and strong competition from OTT platforms as some of the factors muting the growth
MIB launches news sharing service from Prasar Bharati, PB-SHABD
The websites of Doordarshan News, All India Radio and the NewsOnAIR app have also been revamped
Ad volumes on radio grew by 8% in 2023: TAM AdEx
According to a recent TAM report, more than 10K advertisers were present on the radio medium in 2023
How Binaca struck the right note with Ameen Sayani's voice
Reckitt Benckiser found the perfect vehicle in Ameen Sayani and the power of radio to catapult Binaca Toothpaste's popularity in the Indian markets
Remembering Ameen Sayani: The sole gateway to pop culture for 70s teens
Archana Kapoor, founder of Radio Mewat & The Radio Festival, remembers how Ameen Sayani's Binaca Geetmala wasn't just a source of music but a steadfast companion for listeners
May Ameen Sayani's journey into eternity be as harmonious as the melodies he gifted us
Nisha Narayanan, Director and COO, Red FM and Magic FM, pays tribute to Ameen Sayani and the rich legacy he leaves behind
Radio icon Ameen Sayani no more
Ameen Sayani gained immense fame as a host in Hindi with the popular radio show 'Geetmala'
Radio to maintain 12% growth in 2024, thanks to elections
In 2023, Radio’s AdEx grew by 12%, maintained its market share of 2.3%, and, rang up ad spends of Rs. 2,272 crore
Sun TV PAT up 5% in Q3 FY24
The revenues were up 3.3% at Rs 885 crore
The power of Radio
Ramesh Menon, CEO, Fever FM, writes on the inspiration behind recalibration of Fever FM
Radio Mirchi completes Gaana deal, ad volume up 19% volume YoY
In its Q3 2024 results, Entertainment Network (India) Ltd. posted Rs 140 crore in total revenue, reporting a growth of 21% YoY
Empowering Airwaves: Women's influence on radio and vice versa
As we reflect on the historical contributions of radio, we recognize its enduring impact on gender equality and the vital role it continues to play in shaping our society
Radio's share in AdEx remains constant, retail firms key spender
A growing preference for music streaming, podcasts and personalized content on smart devices is enabling radio advertisers with more insights and precise targeting opportunities
33% radio listeners ranked FM radio as preferred medium for daily entertainment: Study
The study by Toluna mentions that 80% of respondents claim that they regularly listen to radio
World Radio Day 2024: How radio players are tuning with the Gen-Z
On World Radio Day, industry players share with e4m that radio can bring in a surprise element to keep the GenZ hooked
The incredible 20 years of Community Radio
Guest Column: Community Radio Stations have transformed into hubs of mobilization, communication and cultural celebration, writes Archana Kapoor, Founder Director of The Radio Festival
RadioMango introduces "Mixtape," a series offering live music
RadioMango Mixtape is an informal and interactive music event where musicians present their songs along with the stories behind them
DTH lost 1.32 million pay subs in July-Sept 2023: TRAI
Total active subs in Pay DTH stood at 64.18 million, according to TRAI's Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2023
Radio City registers 11% growth in Q3 FY24 revenue
The radio channel’s revenue touched Rs 60.4 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2023
5 tasks awaiting MIB Secy Sanjay Jaju
Even though Jaju's experience across industries speak for him, not all seems a cakewalk as a host of unfinished tasks lie ahead
Fever FM refreshes brand identity
The rebranding initiative is designed to position itself as a youth-centered content network, transcending its traditional radio identity, the company said
HT Media Group to 'shut down' Fever FM
Some reports later said that the message put out by the company on social media was a marketing gimmick
2023: Radio sings no swan songs but hits right notes this year
Top players from the radio sector look back at the many wins of the year and speak about uniting as an industry to tackle common challenges for a fine-tuned future ahead
Radio Mirchi 98.3 launches new show ‘Seedhi Jalebiyan’
RJ Megha and RJ Dnyaneshwari spoke to e4m about the new show and the evolving creative space in radio
Red FM turns blue to cheer for the Indian cricket team
The temporary change will be in effect from Friday i.e 17th November till the World Cup Final