Hello FM plans 7-station rollout by April 2007; to launch first station in Sept 2006
Hello FM, Malar Publications’ FM venture, is set to launch its first station in Chennai in September 2006. While the content will be mostly in Tamil, attempt will be made to keep it ‘local yet hep’, targeting all existing FM listeners in the city.

Hello FM, Malar Publications’ FM venture, is set to launch its first station in Chennai in September 2006. It will launch with the tag line ‘106.4 FM: Idhu thaan right number’ (This is the right number). While the content will be mostly in Tamil, attempt will be made to keep it ‘local yet hep’, with the core target being all existing FM listeners in the city.
Music will form 70-75 per cent of the content on the station. One thing that the station has set out to do is to ensure that it is perceptibly different from the present offerings on air.
“Fortunately for us, we’re part of an entity that’s seven decades strong and enjoys numero uno status in the morning and evening daily space. The expectation is to play one. The entire brand building route would tell the market that ‘We are sons of the soil’, and that this is a new station built by the people of Tamil Nadu. We’re going to embark on a quiet yet highly visible and simple communication from September 1, 2006,” said Rajeev Nambiar, President & CEO, Hello FM.
A team of 12-14 RJs is in place, and except for popular RJ Niladri, who will handle the English part of the programming (to be aired 3-4 hours on weekends), all the other RJs have no prior RJ-ing experience.
“The idea was to have fresh voices and break convention,” explained S K Ramesh, Head, Content & Marketing (B2C), Hello FM. The channel will attempt to be universal in its appeal and not focus on one segment of listeners. According to Ramesh, whoever consumed Tamil entertainment was a target for the station. “We will be playing more to moods than to demographics,” he said.
Ramesh further said that on the content side it would not be a branch of Hello FM in Coimbatore, but ‘Hello FM Coimbatore’. On the overall positioning of the channel, he said, “More than young or old, it’ll be fun. My dad still has fun. My son also has fun. Quality fun, responsible fun.”
With Daily Thanthi reaching out to a crore people each day, the channel should not have an issue communicating the frequency to its audiences. According to IRS figures, a large percentage of FM listeners also read the Thanthi. And in Tamil Nadu, we are reminded, only 10-15 per cent of radio listeners tune in to the radio in their cars, a majority of them preferring to listen to the radio at home. Keeping that and the moods of individual audience segments in mind, Hello FM hopes to define its own ‘prime hours’ instead of sticking to the ‘drive hours’. A 50-strong team that prides itself on its ‘high Tamil entertainment quotient’ is at work to bring the magic of Daily Thanthi’s leadership to the radio space.
Chennai currently listens to Radio Mirchi, Suriyan FM and the recently launched Radio City. MidDay, AdLabs, Muthoot and Noble are some other FM players preparing to enter the market there.
After attempting to make 106.4 the right number in Chennai, the next stop would be Trichy. Malar Publications hopes to say Hello to Trichy by November or December 2006, and then venture into Madurai and Coimbatore in January 2007. By April 2007, Hello FM hopes to be present in the other three cities it has licenses to operate in – Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Pondicherry.
“From there on, we believe radio can be sold as a medium,” noted Nambiar.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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