MUMBAI: My FM has appointed R K Swamy BBDO as the new creative agency which will take the brand further in the coming days. BBDO has won the account after a competitive pitch which included the likes of Grey Worldwide, FCB Ulka and Innocean Worldwide.
read moreMUMBAI: German based media czars Bertelsmann is in talks to sell its 50 percent stake in joint venture with Sony BMG to Sony Corporation. However, Bertelsmann and Sony have not yet finalized the price tag for their deal. Both companies have equal rights of the music publishing firm since 2004. According to a source in a report, Sony has an option to buy the stake should Bertelsmann decide to sell it.
read moreMUMBAI: Pakistani singer Arbesham launched her debut album in India on 10 June. The album is named 'Ja Nanna' under the label of Worldwide group. The album has seven single tracks and one duet sung with Kumar Sanu. The lyrics and composition of all the songs has been done by the artist herself. Ja Nanna is a collection of ballads which is inspired by feelings of love and hope. It claims to have melodic compositions that evoke emotions. The album is inspired from folk music, rock and Arabic styles catering all age groups.
read moreMUMBAI: EMI Music has appointed Cory Ondrejka, the mastermind behind Linden Lab's virtual world - Second Life, as the senior vice president of their digital strategy. EMI owner Guy Hands wants his latest hire will pay dividends and also convince consumers to start paying for music again. This will drive innovation around new revenue opportunities for the music label and build a world-class engineering team for the company.
read moreMUMBAI: Radio Mirchi Bangalore has tied up exclusively with producer Basava Reddy's 'Neene Neene' starring Dhyan and Aishwarya Nag. The film is being directed by actor turned director Shivadwaj. The FM station is also running an exclusive on-air contest for its listeners. They can not only win movie tickets and CD's signed by the lead actors, through out the day on Mirchi Blockbuster Budawara. Additionally, they also stand a chance to win a new Karizma bike.
read moreMUMBAI: ADAG promoted Big FM has announced the appointment of Suresh Iyer as regional director, south. Iyer, who took over on 9 June, will oversee the entire functioning of the southern region. Suresh Iyer has been with Big FM for over a year as a regional programming consultant.
read moreMUMBAI: RadioAsia 2008, themed "Radio on the Move" in Singapore will take off in Suntec city from 16 to 18 June. RadioAsia brings together leading radio media practitioners, communication specialists, policy makers and academics from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. With more than 40 speakers of radio and communication, the conference would discuss issues like quest for new markets, audiences, platforms and technology.
read moreHong Kong: Music labels need to get into artiste management seriously, just as they need to work with television stations for creating innovative content, said Saregama India's Vice President, Artiste and Repertoire (A&R), Publishing and New Media Atul Churamani.
read moreMUMBAI: The music of Apoorva Lakhias upcoming film Mission Istaanbul was launched at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Bangkok. The music of this muliti-starrer film, launched under the T-Series label, has been scored by four music directors namely Annu Mallik, Shameer Tandon, Mika, and debutante Chirantan Bhatt. The audio CD of the film is priced at Rs 160 containing seven tracks, six of which are originals and one remix.
read moreMUMBAI: Music Today has launched a DVD titled 'The Amazing Trio' showcasing the merger of three musical maestros - Dr. L. Subramaniam and Jean Luc Ponty on the violin and Billy Cobham on the drums. With the backdrop of the historical Gateway of India in Mumbai, this live performance creates an electric atmosphere giving the listeners a chance to witness the musical fiesta. Known for their virtuosity on the instruments, the three musicians are a true representation of 'east meets west'.
read moreMUMBAI: After a creative break of one and half years, Annamika is back with her next album 'Mithe Mithe Bol'. The album is launched under her own music label Ace Muzik. Speaking about launching her new label, she says, "What usually happens is the artist approaches the music label with his recorded songs and the artists are also made to pay for the album's promotional costs. As such no money is left with the artist, so it is more viable to launch the album under your own label."
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