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WorldSpace to turn pay

WorldSpace has launched three new pay channels — Orbit Rock, The Hop, Oyeme! — taking the total number of channels in its bouquet to 30 and the number of WorldSpace-branded channels to 11. It has converted the free-to-air older branded channels

exchange4media Staff Jul 30, 2002 8:10 AM

Television's loss is radio's gain; Cable operator strike provides opportunity for Radio players to get audience

The cable operator strike across India yesterday might have been bad for the consumer, but radio station operators in Mumbai are a happy lot. Though a small opportunity, this development provided them with an opportunity to let people sample their stations

exchange4media Staff Jul 26, 2002 7:45 AM

Becil brings hope to FM players; uncertainty prevails still

The time for rejoicing has yet not come for the private FM players in Delhi. Even though Becil (Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd.) has once again moved in as the integrator in the FM circuit, things are still to be confirmed on who would be putt

exchange4media Staff Jul 26, 2002 7:41 AM

Sun applies for interim permission to start FM Radio in Chennai

Sun Network, which had bid for the metro’s licence has applied to the government for interim permission to start its FM radio station in Chennai.

exchange4media Staff Jul 22, 2002 7:35 AM

RED mixes; Gets DJ Nasha to host 4 hr live show

The signs of differentiation are slowly, but surely gathering momentum. Last time we reported Mirchi going totally Hindi thus catering to a mass audience and now its Red that's brought in some innovative programming in-tune with its USP. The latest show on

exchange4media Staff Jul 22, 2002 7:34 AM

Euro RSCG to float new media buying division

Euro RSCG Advertising Pvt Ltd is planning to float an independent media-buying division soon. This move is in sync with the current trend that’s prevailing in the Indian advertising industry. In addition, as part of its expansion plans, Euro RSCG is all s

exchange4media Staff Jul 19, 2002 8:12 AM

FM player’s extension plea rejected by court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Union government’s decision of not giving extension of time to private companies to implement FM radio projects in non-metro stations.

exchange4media Staff Jul 17, 2002 7:51 AM

Radio City celebrates in Bangalore

Radio City 91 FM celebrated its anniversary in Bangalore in the first week of July. To mark the occasion, Radio City organized a competition for the advertising agencies in the city. The competition was aptly named 'Public Service Address'.

exchange4media Staff Jul 15, 2002 7:59 AM

Prasar Bharti to recruit full-time DG AIR

Prasar Bharti Corporation board has decided to divest corporation CEO K S Sarma of the additional charge of DG All India Radio (AIR) and instead recruit a full time Director General for the radio.

exchange4media Staff Jul 13, 2002 8:11 AM

Roadblocks hit private FM operations in Delhi, Kolkatta Chennai. AIR may come to the rescue of private FM operators

All India Radio may finally come to the rescue of crisis – ridden private FM radio players in Delhi, Kolkatta and Chennai, who find themselves in the lurch following their failure to arrange for transmission infrastructure in there metros with the Au

exchange4media Staff Jul 11, 2002 9:39 AM

Private FM operators face roadblock yet again, to seek respite from government

Private FM radio operation in Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai is facing a serious roadblock as operators’ negotiations with TDF have failed, just ahead of the August 29 deadline.

exchange4media Staff Jul 10, 2002 7:26 AM

Radio Update: Mumbai is abuzz. Delhi waits for signals to unscramble

With five quality stations up and running in Mumbai, the city certainly is jiving to the music and listening to the RJs talk keenly. But Delhi, and two other Metros, will have to wait for the Government decision to indulge and allow an 'interim' measure, w

exchange4media Staff Jul 10, 2002 7:22 AM

AIR Kolkata to woo advertisers with numbers

Expecting stiff competition from the private players, All India Radio’s (AIR) Kolkata station is brandishing prime time listenership numbers, in a bid to impress advertisers

exchange4media Staff Jul 9, 2002 7:47 AM

Radio: A medium for the media

A rather recent trend, which one can distinctly observe across media is that of cross media marketing. The trend is especially marked in radio, which has over the years, seen an exponential increase in the number of brands being marketed on it. Recall the

exchange4media Staff Jul 3, 2002 7:41 AM

Revenue sharing to improve financial viability: FM radio companies

Indian FM radio companies think that a migration from licence fee to revenue sharing in the government’s policy would improve the financial viability of the sector. According to them the present stringent policy guidelines makes it difficult for the compan

exchange4media Staff Jun 28, 2002 7:41 AM

Government to consider radio revenue sharing option

To encourage private sector participation in the FM radio broadcasting sector, the government is considering a proposal to replace the existing system of bidding for licences with revenue sharing.

exchange4media Staff Jun 27, 2002 7:46 AM

ORG-Marg to conduct first non-commissioned Radio research

At the time when most of the third party data available on the performance of Radio channels is commissioned research by the radio stations themselves, ORG-Marg is carrying out a project in Mumbai to provide media planners and the broadcasting houses with

exchange4media Staff Jun 27, 2002 7:43 AM

Radio Today’s RED to launch in Mumbai today

The launch of Radio Today’s FM station ‘Red’ in Mumbai today, has sparked off more excitement in the media circles. However, with 4 other stations already beaming, the battle for listeners is getting more competitive. Given the late start

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2002 6:55 AM

Radio Station reorients programming. Radio Mirchi is ‘only Hindi’

If initial dipsticks are any indicator, Radio Mirchi has made a strong claim for leadership in Mumbai market. Why then are they changing their programming strategy and going ‘all Hindi’?

exchange4media Staff Jun 25, 2002 7:27 AM

Dr Morepen reworking radio plans

What does a brand do when the objective is to build overnight recall and brand association? Own the medium! This is exactly what Dr. Morepen did, given the task to build quick awareness using health as a platform.

exchange4media Staff Jun 21, 2002 8:25 AM

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