Shailesh Kapoor: 'We are working with more than 80% of top media brands across categories'

Ormax Media, a consumer knowledge firm specializing in the media and entertainment business offers a wide array of services in the areas of qualitative and quantitative research across television, films, radio, print, online, DTH, media agencies and advertisers, etc. Co-Founder and CEO Shailesh Kapoor, throws light on the progress of the company in the last three years, working with 80% of the top media brands across its categories, and expanding the client base to over 100 by March 2012.

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Rajeeta Hemwani: 'Bollywood is the biggest and best platform for non-film artiste'

With 17 years of experience in heading A&R for some of the biggest music labels in the country, Universal Music vice president - content A&R (artiste and repertoire) Rajeeta Hemwani has worked with renowned artiste and promoted new talents across all genres. In a candid, Hemwani (who is serving her notice period till 30 June) shares her experiences of heading A&R for various music labels and her views on the music scenario in India, with Poonam Ahuja.

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Jasper Donat: '15 Indian Companies are part of Music Matters 2011'

Jasper Donat, Co-Founder of Branded and President of Music Matters, on hosting the highly-anticipated Music Matters 2011 from 24-28th May for the first time in Asia, discusses with Radioandmusic.com the progress of Music Matters in 2011 and on bringing the digital entertainment and live entertainment under one roof, with two additional events– Digital Matters and Music Matters Live with HP.

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Nitin Makasare: 'Aamir Khan is on the Advisory Board of Jago Mumbai'

The Mumbai based Community Radio 90.8 FM Jago Mumbai celebrated its first anniversary on 1st May  Determined towards delivering the most pertinent and inimitable content for a CRS, Nitin Makasare, Station Head- Creative and Programming shares the progress, challenges and aims of 90.8 FM Jago Mumbai with Poonam Ahuja. Excerpts:

90.8 FM Jago Mumbai completed its first year on Maharashtra day. So how were the celebrations?

Neeraj Roy: You must be substantive and sincere

Today, he is acknowledged as a young veteran and visionary in the internet space who actually helped set precedents for profitable internet businesses just before and through the now infamous dotcom bust. But when in 1999, after 10 years  of harbouring dreams of becoming an entrepreneur, he actually launched Hungama.com, Neeraj Roy had experience in marketing and investment banking, and a solid grounding in ethics and integrity at the hallowed Tata Group. But he did not have a business plan.

Bhushan Kumar: TV, Radio networks are our partners in spirit

Ever since tragic circumstances forced him to take charge of his illustrioius father's mega music company, Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & MD – T-Series,  has come a long way. Today, his company is valued at Rs 5000 crore and commands close to 85% of market share, he is exporting music to over 24 countries across 5 continents, and hopes to  make T-Series a US$ 2bn entertainment super power soon.

Apurv Nagpal: 'The Govt must step back'

Apurv Nagpal, Managing Director - SAREGAMA, is a man on a mission who believes in thinking and working in today's paradigm. In conversation with Pavan R Chawla, Director Content & Chief Strategy Officer Indiantelevision Group and Editor –RadioAndMusic.com, he says vision for SAREGAMA is to make sure its content is available for anyone who wants it in whatever format -- even complete discographies, and never mind if they might end up helping the pirates.

Monica Nayyar Patnaik: 'We came of age in 2010'

Monica Nayyar Patnaik, Founder Promoter of Radio Choklate 104 FM in Odisha and General Secretary of the  Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI), is a management professional with 15 years of experience that includes running a media communication solutions group, managing a top FMCG product,   advertising, copy scripting and ad making, and soft skills training for companies like Infosys, IBM and Metlife.

T Suresh: 'You must control your content'

T Suresh is a young veteran in the Music business with 20 years of multi-faceted experience across consumer goods and entertainment. He is a sales and marketing professional whose passion for entertainment products took him to the music industry way back in 1996 when he found an opportunity to head national sales at Plus Music. He subsequently went on to head Times Music before moving on to EMI Music -- India in 2006,  which he continues to lead today as its Managing Director.

Shridhar Subramaniam: 'Focus on your core'

Shridhar Subramaniam joined Sony Music India at its founding way back in 1996, and became MD in 2002. He has a deep understanding of the Asian region, having previously overseen Sony Music's operations in Thailand in 2006 and 2007, and in end-2010, was named President, India and the Middle East for SME.