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MUMBAI: Excellence in Radio Awards (ERA) at the India Radio Forum 2018 recognised the efforts of the Radio industry and celebrated their wins showcasing the best works of the year in India. The night tuned out to be exceptional for the winners who bagged medals and also the runner-up.
To begin with, BIG FM won eight awards under various categories. It secured six runner-up titles at the prestigious award platform that acknowledges and celebrates outstanding content and creativity in the radio industry.
Award | Category |
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Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast - Tamil) | Night Show | RUNNER UP | |
Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast - Telugu) | Retro Talkies | RUNNER UP | |
Best Radio Programme (Kannada) | Retro Savari RJ Rapid Rashmi | RUNNER UP | |
RJ of the Year (Kannada) | RJ Shruti | RUNNER UP | |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Telugu) | BIG Junior Rockstars | RUNNER UP | |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Malayalam) | Pragasham Nation Pride | RUNNER UP | |
Award | Category |
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Best Radio Programme (Kannada) | Big Coffee | WINNER |
Best Radio Programme (Marathi) | Breakfast Show With BIG MJ Sangram | WINNER |
RJ of the Year (Hindi) | Annu Kapoor | WINNER |
RJ of the Year (Tamil) | RJ Balaji | WINNER |
RJ of the Year (Marathi) | RJ Sangram Khopade | WINNER |
RJ of the Year (Hindi – Non-Metro Station) | RJ Annu Kapoor | WINNER |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Tamil) | World Toilet Day | WINNER |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Marathi) | Breakfast Show - BIG MJ Sangram | WINNER |
Speaking about its winning properties, Sunil Kumaran, Country Head – Thwink BIG said, “The categories at IRF set a clear distinction of the great work being showcased by radio players and in turn provide a deeper understanding of their effective delivery. The winning titles at India Radio Forum for categories across programming, RJs and on-air promotions reinforce BIG FM's ability of a deeper understanding of audiences and an acute focus on innovation and creativity. We look forward to achieving more such laurels and move from strength to strength as we continue to enhance the listening experience for the audience and stakeholders alike.”
Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor host Annu Kapoor said, "It is an utmost honour to be recognized for your work year on year at a platform like India Radio Forum that acknowledges creativity and great content. Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor on BIG FM is one of the longest running shows and the various awards felicitated to the show strengthens our belief of having made a mark in the minds of listeners with a storytelling format based on original content. It is through this show that I get an opportunity to bring forth unheard stories of Bollywood personalities coupled with great music. It fills me with immense gratitude to witness such love and support being showered upon by fans, listeners and the fraternity. I look forward to engaging them with more such enriching stories and provide them with a true Suhaana Safar on air."
Next comes the winner of Best FM Network, RED FM. RED FM bagged 12 Gold and 18 Silvers across categories at the India Radio Forum (IRF) 2018. This marked the 12th edition of RED FM’s association with IRF that celebrates the best India radio stations in India. It is benchmarked by quality in which radio professionals, consumers, and advertisers recognize, reward and celebrate outstanding content and creativity.
Awards List | |
Gold | Entry Title |
Best FM Network | 93.5 RED FM |
Best Radio Programme (English) | Morning No.1 |
RJ of the Year (English) | RJ Disha Oberoi |
Best Radio Promo- In House (Hindi) | Sonu Pothole Mix |
Best Radio Promo- In House (Telugu) | Traffic Awareness Promo |
Best Radio Promo- In House (Kannada) | AR Rahman Birthday |
Best Radio Station Imaging | Children's Day TOH |
Best Radio Programming Packaging | RED FM Kolkata-The Headphone Show |
Best Interactive Ideas | BajaoFor a Cause |
Best Marketing Campaign | MalishkaKo Maat Sun |
Sun TV Network Limited | Blade No.1 |
RJ of the Year (Gujarat) | RJ Devaki |
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Runners Up | Entry Title |
Best Breakfast Program (Hindi) | Morning No.1 |
Best Breakfast Program (Telugu) | Morning No.1 with RJ Raaj |
Best Radio Programme (English) | RED Rewind |
Best Radio Sparkle (Hindi) | Sukumar |
RJ of the Year (Hindi) | RJ Malishka |
RJ of the Year (Hindi- Non Metro Station) | RJ Kabir |
Best Radio Promo- In House (Hindi) | #metoo |
Best Radio Promo- In House (Marathi) | Happy New Ear |
Community show of the Year | BajaoFor a Cause |
Most Creative campaign | PADHabit |
Excellence in New Media Initiative | Ye KarkeDikhao |
Best New Launch | Station Launch in Chandigarh |
Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast Hindi) | 106. Chaar Cut to Cut- RJ Sudarshan |
Best Radio Programme (Gujarat) | South Asia FM (RED FM) |
Best Radio Programme (Hindi Non- Metro Station) | South Asia FM (RED FM) RJ Umang (Patna) |
Best Radio Promo- In- House (Tamil) | Suryan FM 93.5 |
Best Radio Promo- In- House (Gujarat) | South Asia FM Ltd.(RED FM) Gandhi Topi |
Best Radio Programme (Gujarat) | RJ Devaki |
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Speaking about the awards won RED FM COO Nisha Narayanan said, “We are delighted to win back to back awards at the India Radio Forum 2018; it has made the entire RED FM team really proud. I can proudly say that the efforts and stellar performance of the team have not only helped us bag ‘The Best FM Network’, but also 12 Gold and 18 Silver awards. The strength of RED FM lies in the innovative ideas and our brand proposition of being provocative entertainers. RED FM’s focus has always been to entertain but also to add value to our listeners’ like by taking up issues which affect them or the society at large. We look forward to a great volume of awards in the coming years too and continue to BajaateRaho!”
Lastly, below is the list of all the IRF winners of 2018 -
Award Category | Radio Station | Show |
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Best Breakfast Programme (Hindi) | Music Broadcast Limited | Suno Na Dilli | WINNER |
Best Breakfast Programme (Tamil) | Sun TV Network Limited | Blade No. 1 | WINNER |
| Hello FM | Hello Thamizhaa - Chennai | RUNNER UP |
Best Breakfast Programme (Telugu) | Music Broadcast Limited | Radio City Super Mornings | WINNER |
Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast - Hindi) | Music Broadcast Limited | RC Love Guru | WINNER |
| Music Broadcast Limited | City Ka Darbaar | JOINT RUNNERS UP |
| Digital Radio (Mumbai) Broadcast Ltd (Redtro 106.Chaar) | Cut To Cut - RJ Sudarshan |
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Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast - Tamil) | Music Broadcast Limited | Chennai - Radio City - Crime Diary | WINNER |
Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast - Telugu) | Music Broadcast Limited | Radio City Flashback | WINNER |
Best Radio Programme (Bengali) | Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | Sunday Suspense | WINNER |
| Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | Hi Kolkata | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Programme (Gujarati) | Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | Kitli Kulture | WINNER |
| Music Broadcast Limited | Radio City Joke Studio | Runner Up |
Best Radio Programme (Malayalam) | Radio Mango | Vellirikka Patanam | WINNER |
| Radio Mango | Spot Light | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Programme (Marathi) | Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | HI Aurangabad | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Programme (Hindi – Non-Metro Station) | 94.3 My FM | Illegal Entry of overloaded Truck | WINNER |
| South Asia FM Limited | Morning No.1 With RJ Umang (Patna) | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Sparkler (Hindi) | Radio Mirchi | Mirchi Murga | WINNER |
RJ of the Year (Tamil) | Music Broadcast Limited | Love Guru | RUNNER UP |
RJ of the Year (Telugu) | Music Broadcast Limited | RJ Suneetha | WINNER |
| Music Broadcast Limited | RJ Shiv | RUNNER UP |
RJ of the Year (English) | Ishq 104.8 | RJ Karan Johar | RUNNER UP |
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RJ of the Year (Gujarati) | Radio Mirchi | RJ Kunal | RUNNER UP |
RJ of the Year (Kannada) | Music Broadcast Limited | RJ Pradeepa | WINNER |
RJ of the Year (Malayalam) | Club FM | RJ Smriti | WINNER |
| KAL Radio Ltd | RJ Nitha | RUNNER UP |
RJ of the Year (Marathi) | Radio Mirchi | RJ Shivani | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Tamil) | Suryan FM 93.5 | Teachers Day Scolding | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Bengali) | Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | Sunday Suspense 8th Birthday Promo | WINNER |
| Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | FIFA Under 17 World Cup Inspiration Promo | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (English) | Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | Mother Are Liars | WINNER |
| Radio Mirchi, Mumbai | Wild By Nature Song | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Gujarati) | Music Broadcast Limited | Radio City Vadodara | WINNER |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Kannada) | Music Broadcast Limited | Radio City Free Ride | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Promo - In-House (Malayalam) | Club FM | Kothu Kacheri (Mosquito Concert) | WINNER |
Best Radio Station Imaging | Music Broadcast Limited | A R Rahman To Dhunuchi | RUNNER UP |
Best Radio Programme Packaging | Radio Mango | Indian Footboard League | RUNNER UP |
Speaking about Radio as a medium Radio Mirchi chief programming officer Tapas Sen said, “Radio Programmers now need to view themselves not just as Radio Jocks or Producers, but as "Content-Creators". And therefore, become platform agnostic. The way to take radio to the next level is to transgress its boundaries and view all other media as a seamless continuity for Content proliferation and distribution.”
Speaking about the platform IRF Special Projects director Rajika Mittra said, “The show ended on a high note where the industry came together to discuss issues and offer solutions. It’s always a wonderful experience to put together the India Radio Forum and Excellence in Radio Awards every year especially when the community comes together. With each successive year, our aim is to highlight and bring recognition to the professionals who have put their best foot forward and contributed to the growth and development of the radio industry in the country. Every year we come across some well-thought performances with interesting content and innovative marketing campaigns and we are honoured to felicitate these creative minds who add value to the industry.”
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