MUMBAI: Excellence in Radio Awards (ERA), a platform by the India Radio Forum (IRF) aims to support and recognize the outstanding quality delivered in the Radio and Broadcasting Industry in India. The platform known to honour exceptional performances in the radio industry for creative content and programming, announces the winner of the ‘Most Popular RJ’ poll based on audience voting on Facebook for their Favorite RJ.

It has been the second consecutive year where ERA organised this special poll through Facebook to drive engagement and establish a stronger connect with their audiences. The India Radio Forum and Excellence in Radio Awards will take place today, 18 May, 1.30pm onward at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram.

With several other categories, ERA will be rewarding players from the radio industry who have cut through the noise and created a niche for themselves by delivering clutter-breaking content. The platform will also celebrate and acknowledge excellent programming, on-air personalities, creative content, innovative marketing and promotional activities.

Director Special Projects Rajika Mittra  comments, “Every year IRF organises an interactive element to connect with the audiences. With the Most Popular RJ poll, we wanted to promote the audience choice award that was based on analysis of numbers and ratings. We are super excited to announce that RJ Chaitu of RED FM Hyderabad has won the most coveted award”.    

RJ Chaitu of RED FM says, “I am feeling elated and overwhelmed to receive this prestigious award. It's a dream come true to receive 'Popular RJ Of The Year' at all India level. This is the most happiest moment of my life. I thank Red FM for giving me an opportunity to showcase my fullest potential towards my work and I want to thank all my dearest listeners and voters because of whom I am getting this award. Thank You!”.

The Excellence in Radio Awards is recognized for its standard and quality by which radio professionals and advertisers are adjudged ensuring that the brilliant minds in areas of content and creativity serve as the recipients of the prestigious awards.

With a host of fantastic speakers discussing the potential from media, agencies and Radio we are looking forward to an exciting 2018 for the Radio industry.