Red FM launches Red Indies Radio Festival

Red FM launches Red Indies Radio Festival

93.5 RED FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network announced the RED Indies Radio Festival, the biggest celebration of independent music on the radio. As per a PTI report, the festival will begin from June 21 on the occasion of World Music Day and will continue till June 27, making the celebratio...


Prasar Bharati’s `NewsOnAir’ app shows strong growth

Prasar Bharati’s `NewsOn Air’ app shows strong growth

The official Prasar Bharati app ‘NewsOnAir’ saw 2.5 million users joining the platform in 2020. At present, the platform has over 300 million views with live radio streaming being the most popular feature, with more than 200 streams, according to a top government official.

While maki...


Indian radio segment’s revenues fell 54% in 2020

Indian radio segment’s revenues fell 54% in 2020

Indian radio segment revenues fell 54% in 2020 to INR 14.3 billion, while ad volumes fell 27% and skewed towards non-metros, while rates fell over 37% on an average, according to the Ficci-E&Y Indian media and entertainment report.

As live event revenues faltered due to the pande...


Some contrary views are being expressed on the new norms announced by the Indian government for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

Digital news publishers seek govt. consultations on new norms

Some contrary views are being expressed on the new norms announced by the Indian government for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

Economic Times newspaper, part of Times of India group’s  media assets that include radio, newspapers, magazines, T...