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Is Radio Mirchi’s acquisition of Oye FM a threat to Big FM?

The MIB gave its nod to Radio Mirchi’s proposed buyout of Oye FM from the TV Today Group. However, it has only allowed the sale of 4 out of the 7 stations operated by Oye FM. Interestingly, Big FM is among the strongest national player in these four cities

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 23, 2015 8:15 AM

RED FM's tangled journey with the Home Ministry: A quick rundown

RED FM gained some relief after the High Court asked the central govt to allow participation in the mock auctions. With Chennai HC expected to hear the case on Friday, we take a look at how the entire issue has progressed so far

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 23, 2015 8:11 AM

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider postponing Phase III auction

The Delhi High Court, today, termed the security clearance process for FM radio auction as ‘vague’. It has further asked the government to consider delaying the Phase III auctions

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 22, 2015 5:40 PM

Should FM industry be worried about potentially delayed Phase III auctions?

As the FM industry prepares for mock auctions for Phase III, the question on everyone’s mind is whether the auctions will be delayed due to the ongoing Red FM litigation in the High Court

exchange4media Staff Jul 22, 2015 8:16 AM

RAM Ratings: Radio City reclaims top spot in Mumbai, leads in Bangalore

RAM ratings for Week 27 (June 28-July 4, 2015) show Radio City took first spot in Mumbai closely followed by Big FM. Fever leads in Delhi and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata

exchange4media Staff Jul 21, 2015 8:20 AM

Red FM to approach Delhi High Court today

Red FM has confirmed that it will be moving the court today as it seeks to get the MIB and Home Ministry’s decision against it overturned. Red FM and Suryan FM have not been allowed to participate in the Phase III auctions

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 20, 2015 8:17 AM

92.7 Big FM's Benadryl Big Golden Voice invites international participants for season 3

The radio singing competition is now open to people from around the world along with India

exchange4media Staff Jul 18, 2015 8:51 AM

RED FM considers legal action after Phase III snub

RED FM, Sun TV, Suryan FM, Nisha Narayanan, Phase III, MIB, Abhinn Shreshtha

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 17, 2015 8:45 AM

RED FM missing as MIB releases list of qualified bidders for Phase III

The list includes 21 names along with their earnest deposit money details. ENIL, which runs Radio Mirchi, Reliance Broadcast, which runs BIG FM, and HT Media, which runs Fever FM, were the three companies with highest deposits

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 16, 2015 8:17 AM

MIB releases migration GOPA papers for Phase III online

These include the migration Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA), GOPA for new applicants and Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing license

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 16, 2015 8:13 AM

RAM Ratings: Big FM takes No.1 spot in Bangalore and Mumbai in week 26

Big FM maintains lead in Bangalore and Mumbai while Fever FM continues to be on top in Delhi and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata, as per RAM ratings for Week 26 (June 21-June 27)

exchange4media Staff Jul 13, 2015 8:39 AM

RAM Ratings: Big FM takes top spot in Mumbai, Fever FM consolidates position in Delhi

Radio Mirchi leads in Kolkata, while Radio City hung on to top spot in Bangalore with the narrowest of margins in week 25 (June 14-June 20) of RAM ratings

exchange4media Staff Jul 10, 2015 8:17 AM

Radio One turns 100% Bollywood in Chennai

While the music will be from Bollywood films, spoken content will continue to be about the city of Chennai and its movers & shakers

exchange4media Staff Jul 7, 2015 4:32 PM

Amicable outcome in Sun TV issue likely by Thursday?

The Home Ministry’s delay in passing security clearance to Sun TV has led to further delay in Phase III auctions. However, sources indicate that a decision is likely by end of this week and rumours suggest that we could see a favourable compromise between the embattled parties

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 7, 2015 8:24 AM

Kejriwal govt plans to spend Rs 520 crore on radio ads

In a radio spot of 76 seconds, Kejriwal government is highlighting its work with the tag line 'Jo Kaha So Kiya'

Abid Hasan Jul 3, 2015 8:07 AM

Radio One to raise Rs 115 crore for Phase III

Part of the money will be raised through an investment by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala to the tune of Rs 25 crore

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 25, 2015 3:37 PM

Sun TV Network fate to likely be decided this week, say sources

Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Arun Jaitley has the unenviable task of deciding the fate of the Sun TV Network, which includes 33 TV channels and 45 radio stations under the brands RED FM and Suryan FM, once he is back from the US on June 27

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 24, 2015 6:12 PM

Is seeking legal recourse the best bet for embattled Sun TV Network?

Experts suggest that Sun TV Network might be in a strong position if it seeks legal intervention in its ongoing struggle with the Home Ministry

Abhinna Shreshtha Jun 24, 2015 8:29 AM

Community radio could be a good revenue opportunity: Ashish Pherwani

“At some point community radio will start picking up and this will largely be funded by the large FMCGs who want to reach out to small villages and tier 4 cities,” says Ashish Pherwani, Partner (Advisory Services) at Ernst & Young, as he talks about the radio ecosystem which is one of his focus areas

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 16, 2015 9:28 AM

Industry backs RED FM-Suryan FM as standoff continues

Radio fraternity has pledged its support to Sun TV-owned RED FM and Suryan FM which have been denied security clearance by Home Ministry. It is estimated that the govt stands to lose more than Rs 400 crore in migration and bidding revenue if RED FM and Suryan FM are not allowed to participate in Phase III auctions

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 12, 2015 7:59 AM

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