Vineet Singh Hukmani: "For us, it's been about profit and not just revenue growth"
Although 2012 had some hiccups for private FM radio with the delayed launch of FM Phase III, the year is ending on a brighter note with most broadcasters registering a good growth across markets. While the biggest challenge was to create innovative programming using music as the base, FM Radio in...
Rachna Kanwar: "36 per cent of all music consumed online is devotional"
Being in the online radio space for around four years now, PlanetRadiocity has emerged as a strong player with differentiated content offerings for its listeners. The channel also experimented with niche music segments in its ‘Freedom Radio’ which is now garnering them immense popularity and...
Radio One the bridge for international concerts and brands
MUMBAI: After a long period of time, an international act, Guns N Roses had sold out concerts in three cities in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. Credit undoubtedly goes to Mooz entertainment for their flawless understanding of the audience and organizing every detailed aspect of the concert. However...
Vh1 Ferzad Palia: ''We run an extremely profitable business''
Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd English Entertainment SVP and GM Ferzad Palia has been the strength of Vh1for seven long years.With six years of experience at JWT and a year as the marketing manager at CNBC, Palia was approached when Viacom 18 decided to launch the only international music and lifestyle...
OK Listen Vijay Basrur: "Indian Ocean and ThemClones drive traffic"
With the digital trend set to dominate music market, artistes too have willingly accepted this inevitable change and are exploring newer opportunites to attain the right exposure for their music. Also encashing on this move was music enthusiast Vijay Basrur who founded the digital platform OK...
When Indian music industry scored over piracy
Indian Music Industry (IMI) secretary general Savio D’Souza recounts to Radioandmusic.com (RnM) the day when the country’s music industry stood up and took on internet pirates and achieved victory against global piracy. MUMBAI: The story starts when the virtual world rose protested against the US...
Radio industry is not for the faint hearted
Ashit Kukian came on board as special guest editor at RNM office and contributed to the fifth anniversary celebrations. One of the big learnings that I take from my stint in radio is the fact that this industry is not for people who want to see success instantly. This business needs a lot of...
IMI leads fight against piracy
MUMBAI: Piracy is an age old problem lamented upon by many across the world and in India. Many say nothing much can be done on it. However, the Indian Music Industry (IMI) is one body that has attempted to fight against it. Indian Music Industry secretary general Savio D'Souza came on board as a '...
iBiquity Digital Gereon Joachim : "Digital evolution of radio should be considered in India"
While radio broadcasting is still in its nascent stage in India, the broadcasting experience in major markets like US and Europe has witnessed digital revolution through advancements in technology. HD Radio technology is the trademark for iBiquity Digital's in-band on-channel (IBOC) digital radio...
Ashit Kukian: ''The full potential of radio is yet to be explored''
Ashit Kukian, COO & president Radio City 91.1 FM, is one media professional who understands the roots of the radio business and its dynamics. He firmly defines the goals of the organization and believes in doing integrations that are listener friendly, along with creating innovative solutions...
