Same frequency woes blight 2 Mumbai CR stations
MUMBAI: Allotment of same frequency, 107.8 FM has created discord between two community radio stations in Mumbai. The frequency 107.8 FM was allotted to Mumbai University in February 2008 and the community radio station has been since operational as Must FM. The problem started when the Wireless...
9XM programming head Amar Tidke - Channels with appointment viewing will face a problem in the longer run
He has dabbled in radio and in the online space, managing the creative departments at Mobile2win, Radio City as well as Fever FM. He was recently appointed as the head of programming for INX Media's 9XM. Amar Tidke, who has settled in comfortably in his new role in the music channel, talks about...
Community radio rides on mobile in Chattisgarh
MUMBAI: Although India embraced 3G technology with the recent bidding, there are still corners in the country with no means of communication for the locals. One such area is the tribal belt of Chattisgarh and inspite of population growth upto four million, the tribals are alienated from the outer...
RAM: Week 19 continues status quo for stations
MUMBAI: With summer at its peak, radio stations maintained their status quo in week 19, as per RAM data. There were hardly any ripples in the numbers game across the four metros, as Mirchi retained its lead in three of the four cities except Bangalore.
RAM: Battle hots up in B'lore, Kolkata
MUMBAI: The battle for the top spots is rising with the rising mercury in Kolkata as well as Bangalore. All the top gainers in both cities registered increased market shares in week 18, according to RAM data.
Radio Mirchi surges in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata
MUMBAI: In week 17, Radio Mirchi consolidated its top position in three metroes- Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi, making considerable strides while maintaining the second position in Bangalore. Last week's gainer Big FM had a mix bag, losing out in Bangalore and Kolkata but maintaining the pace in Mumbai...
Big FM gains in B'lore, Kolkata and Mumbai
MUMBAI: In week 16, Mirchi slipped few points, yet maintained its lead in three cities. It was Big FM that gained considerable strides in this week. The station clocked better market shares in Kolkata as well as Mumbai, while maintaining status quo in Bangalore
Ranchi University to set up its CRS
MUMBAI: As a part of its silver jubilee celebration this year in July, Ranchi University (RU) is all set to launch its own community radio station. Vice-chancellor of the university A A Khan said that they would soon approach the Prasar Bharti for the licence to operate a station shortly so that it...
IPL 3 - a serious business opportunity: Nishant Mittal
Radio is an innovative medium where connect with listeners is always the focus. Someone told me - what radio thinks today, other media think a day after. Radio as the medium is the torch bearer whereas other media are followers. Indian Premier League- the most exciting and gala cricket affair in...
Radio One climbs in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata
MUMBAI: Radio One has not figured high in the numbers game as perceived by the RAM ratings in several weeks, but week 15 gave it reason for cheer. The station clocked better market shares in Delhi, Kolkata as well as Mumbai, while maintaining status quo in Bangalore.
