Channel V to be revamped as youth-focused music brand
MUMBAI: Star TV Network owned Channel V will revamp its identity and programming, from 1 July 2016. The consumption of music represents an opportunity for the brand that started life as a music channel but changed its identity subsequently to start airing content beyond music.
Viacom Media Networks Music and Entertainment Group installs Axon's Synapse Modular System in new Atlas Truck
MUMBAI: Utah Scientific, the worldwide leader in routing and master control switchers, today announced that Viacom Media Networks Music and Entertainment Group has purchased and installed an Axon Synapse modular signal-processing system for its Atlas remote-production truck.
'9XM Selfiesh' rides high on digital promotion; next up - '9X Tashan Selfiesh'
MUMBAI: Music channel 9XM, pledged to consistent programming innovations, recently launched '9XM Selfiesh', a show that gives the common man an opportunity to not just get his favourite song played on TV, but also to get featured on the channel.
Spotify expands horizons; to add original video content
MUMBAI: One of the leading streaming companies in the world, Spotify, announced the plan to provide services beyond audio content. The aural-only service prepares to evolve with the trend considered and accepted by several other music streaming competitors in the world.
Sri Adhikari Brothers to launch North-East oriented music channel 'Se7en'
MUMBAI: Indian media conglomerate Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Group has announced four new channels that will be launched by March 2017. One of the four channels - Se7en (read as Seven) - will focus on the North-eastern states and the local music from the region.
Sony Music to create Music Strategy for Maruti Suzuki Nexa
Mumbai: In the past few years, Sony Music has provided a lot of emphasis on brand partnerships, and the strategy extends to the latest collaboration with leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki. The record label has now partnered with the automobile company for Nexa’s Music Campaign.
Times Internet owned Gaana announces Prashan Agarwal as its Chief Operating Officer
MUMBAI: Prashan Agarwal, an entrepreneur in the consumer internet space, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Gaana, India’s largest online music streaming app.
Naveen Bhandari's Amara Muzik acquires Micro Films' Odiya library
MUMBAI: Amara Muzik, the audio label startup launched by Naveen Bhandari, has acquired the audio-video catalogue of Micro Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for an undisclosed amount. The catalogue consists of 160 songs acquired for a perpetual tenure.
Can antiSocial be the new safe haven for Mumbai metallers?
MUMBAI: For over two decades, the promoters for the live music in Mumbai have had a bittersweet experience with the inconsistent growth of the 'metal scene'.
FY-16: Music sales prop up sagging Sony revenues
BENGALURU: Sony Corporation (Sony) reported a 1.3 per cent drop in sales for the year ended 31 March 2016 (FY-16, current year).
