DB Corp's radio business numbers expand with network growth
BENGALURU: DB Corp's MY FM radio network now encompasses 26 live stations with the launch of nine new stations over the last two quarters of this fiscal (year ending 31 March 2017 or FY-17).
Friends FM revamps its signature tune; to be listeners BFF
MUMBAI: Kolkata's only 24x7 live radio station 'Friends FM' is back in a new avatar and this time it’s more listener friendly. The station will now treat its listeners as friends. In fact, its recent line-up of changes is designed to be ones BFF.
Ranthambore Festival's goals are to reduce the anonymity associated with folk music: Ranthambore Festival's Programme Director Ashutosh Pande
MUMBAI: Ranthambore Festival, the three-day cultural fiesta will shine at the majestic Nahargarh Palace from 27-29 January 2017.
Radio City launches in Jamshedpur and Nashik
MUMBAI: After a successful launch of a new station at Jamshedpur on 16 January, Music Broadcast Ltd’s Radio City today (18 January) launched in Nashik. The team at Radio City Nashik went live on Facebook to reach their listeners and make them a part of the launch.
More grants for equipment and content to operational community radio stations
NEW DELHI: Operational Community radio stations, which today number around 200 more than a decade after the scheme was introduced, can now look towards the government for a better deal.
9XO to launch '9XO College TV'
MUMBAI: International Music Channel 9XO has launched a weekly programming block titled ‘9XO College TV’, dedicated to college students. ‘9XO College TV’ will be a weekly programme showcasing all the happenings across the coolest colleges in India.
Sony's musical venture Sony Rox HD launches in collaboration with Dolby Digital
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India further strengthens its spot in Hindi Music space with the launch of a brand new music channel Sony Rox HD. Also, for the first time a music channel collaborates with Dolby Digital, for 100 per cent Dolby audio content.
Why can private FM channels not have their own news bulletins, Supreme Court asks Govt.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked the government to explain the continuing prohibition on FM radio stations and community radios from airing their own news and current affairs on a par with private TV channels and the print media.
Saavn RMX to offer cross-cultural artist collaborations
MUMBAI: Cross-cultural artist collaboration is the latest music business trend and tapping on it, Saavn launches Saavn RMX. This new program partner South Asian musicians with international artists to create official remixes of globally trending tracks.
Govt puts off digital payments in digital mode for FM Radio to 1 April 2017
NEW DELHI: All payments by private FM Radio operators can be made in according to the current practice of paying through demand draft etc, until 31 March 2017.
