After much discussion, debate, delibration, and basically haggling (ouch!), NRM '08 has found a home in the Senapati Bapat Road campus of Symbiosis. This flagship building carries the memories and scent of the around 30 year old Symbiosis legacy.
So, what better place to hold the first edition of what is to become a premier event for the Institute in the years to come?
So, Symbiosis Vishwabhavan Auditorium, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune it is!
And yes, 6 days to countdown!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
Monday, September 15, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Chapter Six: Radio gupshup and some serious talk....
1) BBC World Services is looking to spread the word about the availability of its content on Indian FM radio stations and is starting a marketing campaign. The broadcast company has radio partnership in 13 cities in the country, whereby it provides access to three of its shows. The partnership is a content based association.
2) Absolute Radio was recently launched in U.K with the Times of India Group providing the money for the £53.2m sale through its subsidiary Times Infotainment Media Limited. It is the TOI Group's first acquisition outside its home market.
Are these developments , a sign of exciting things to come for Radio industry? Watsay?...
Anyways, these were the recent updates....Lets advertise NRM now!!
The horizons of Radio are expanding....the Radio is ringing cash registers after a slump. The stations will soon be able to be a comfortable niche and make money . Within a year or two, when radio stations and their audiences get more defined, people will know where to go for what kind of content.The radio entrants will be forced to sharply focus their audience. The "Niche"would be in, without ruling out the "Mass" rule...
But the Question arises, Is this a case of one too many?With Radio stations having specific target audience or going "Local" into smaller B and C towns.... Can Indian market sustain so many radio stations? Going by the International benchmark, even 150 stations across India is a sustainable proposition. There are more than 6000 radio stations in US and they have defined business and content models.
Tarun Katial, COO Big 92.7 FM comments, "There is a need for consolidation. There are many small radio stations which have got reach in the districts, but they are not profitable at all. "On other hand, MY FM Business Head, Harrish Bhatia comments that"Future of Radio is going local".And there is Times Group is trying to be a Global player with Radio...
Experts say that radio industry is undergoing a metamorphosis of sorts, a consolidating phase which is a signal to the Radio Revolution which is beckoning Indian media industry. With the horizon of medium itself expanding into Internet Radio and localised content and flavour....it is going to be one of the most accessible form of getting your dose of music...And Music is just the beginning as far as content is concerned....
Tune in...Play on....Radio is Raring to go...
The Great Indian Radio Growth Story is yet to see its climax....
Im all "ears" to listen....Are you?
Tune into NRM 08 for MOREEEEEEEEEE...on 21st September, Sunday at Symbiosis Vishwabhavan Auditorium, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
Cheers
Anand
2) Absolute Radio was recently launched in U.K with the Times of India Group providing the money for the £53.2m sale through its subsidiary Times Infotainment Media Limited. It is the TOI Group's first acquisition outside its home market.
Are these developments , a sign of exciting things to come for Radio industry? Watsay?...
Anyways, these were the recent updates....Lets advertise NRM now!!
The horizons of Radio are expanding....the Radio is ringing cash registers after a slump. The stations will soon be able to be a comfortable niche and make money . Within a year or two, when radio stations and their audiences get more defined, people will know where to go for what kind of content.The radio entrants will be forced to sharply focus their audience. The "Niche"would be in, without ruling out the "Mass" rule...
But the Question arises, Is this a case of one too many?With Radio stations having specific target audience or going "Local" into smaller B and C towns.... Can Indian market sustain so many radio stations? Going by the International benchmark, even 150 stations across India is a sustainable proposition. There are more than 6000 radio stations in US and they have defined business and content models.
Tarun Katial, COO Big 92.7 FM comments, "There is a need for consolidation. There are many small radio stations which have got reach in the districts, but they are not profitable at all. "On other hand, MY FM Business Head, Harrish Bhatia comments that"Future of Radio is going local".And there is Times Group is trying to be a Global player with Radio...
Experts say that radio industry is undergoing a metamorphosis of sorts, a consolidating phase which is a signal to the Radio Revolution which is beckoning Indian media industry. With the horizon of medium itself expanding into Internet Radio and localised content and flavour....it is going to be one of the most accessible form of getting your dose of music...And Music is just the beginning as far as content is concerned....
Tune in...Play on....Radio is Raring to go...
The Great Indian Radio Growth Story is yet to see its climax....
Im all "ears" to listen....Are you?
Tune into NRM 08 for MOREEEEEEEEEE...on 21st September, Sunday at Symbiosis Vishwabhavan Auditorium, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
Cheers
Anand
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Chapter Five: Two weeks to countdown
Yes! It's now time to count the days... Like seconds ticking off as the RJ gets set to go on air, every day now is important, pivotal in shaping what will become a premier Radio Meet in the years to come.
And we are more than open to suggestions and ideas on how to make this Meet click for you and for us. Please do write in, and tell us, what would you like to see, or rather listen to, on D-day? What do you think is the most inseperable and exciting part of a Radio Meet?
Awaiting your thoughts...
As they say, stay tuned! The Big Date is almost here!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
And we are more than open to suggestions and ideas on how to make this Meet click for you and for us. Please do write in, and tell us, what would you like to see, or rather listen to, on D-day? What do you think is the most inseperable and exciting part of a Radio Meet?
Awaiting your thoughts...
As they say, stay tuned! The Big Date is almost here!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Chapter Four: The airwaves are getting louder!
Hello all!
First and foremost, thanks a lot for the really overwhelming response to the National Radio Meet. We have been receiving many mails asking how to go about being a part of the Meet.
Well , here goes. The final list of panelists for NRM are:
Participation in this event is open to all students and young professionals from Pune. If you are a non-Puneite, accomodation could be an issue. Please contact us individually on nrm@simc.edu so that we can together make case-sensitive decisions on these small problems. Otherwise, all that you will have to do get the passes to the event and you are in! Further details on the availability of the passes will be updated over the weekend.
As they say, keep your ears to the ground!
Stay tuned to NRM!
Cheers!
Prathyusha& Anand
First and foremost, thanks a lot for the really overwhelming response to the National Radio Meet. We have been receiving many mails asking how to go about being a part of the Meet.
Well , here goes. The final list of panelists for NRM are:
- Mr. Ameen Sayani, Radio Veteran Compere
- Ms. Apurva Purohit, President, Association of Radio Operators of India and CEO, Radio City
- Mr. Abraham Thomas, CEO, Red FM
- Mr. M Sebastian, MD, Worldspace
- Mr. Jayyant Bhokare, COO, Radio Indigo
- Mr. Tapas Sen, National Programming Head, Radio Mirchi
- Ms. Nisha Narayanan, Project Head, S FM
- Mr. Nirupam Sonu, Vice President (Programming), BIG 92.7 FM
- Mr. Vehrnon Ibrahim, National Programming Head, Radio One
Participation in this event is open to all students and young professionals from Pune. If you are a non-Puneite, accomodation could be an issue. Please contact us individually on nrm@simc.edu so that we can together make case-sensitive decisions on these small problems. Otherwise, all that you will have to do get the passes to the event and you are in! Further details on the availability of the passes will be updated over the weekend.
As they say, keep your ears to the ground!
Stay tuned to NRM!
Cheers!
Prathyusha& Anand
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Chapter three: Kahani Content kiiiiiiii
CONTENT PANEL DISCUSSION AGENDA
The afternoon session of the National Radio Meet on the 21st September is the Radio Content Session with our esteemed Speakers talking about The Radio Content in India- Are We ready for the "Change?". If you don't know already, the Speakers are- Mr Tapas Sen, Chief Programming Officer, Radio Mirchi, Ms. Nisha Narayanan, Project Head, S FM, Sun Network, Mr. Nirupam Sonu, Vice President, Programming, Big 92.7 FM and Shri Ameen Sayani, our Honorary Speaker and a Radio veteran and stalwart.
The Agenda for the session
Radio is an extremely participative, accessible and energetic media.In Indian scenario, Critics have regarded Private FM Radio as "Bollywoodised", frivolous and me-too with lack of Prograaming innovation and new formats.In this session on Radio Content , we intend to talk about the future of the Radio Content in India.
Can content truly be a differentiator in the present scenario? With regulatory reforms in the offing and expansion of Radio in local markets, can the audience expect something innovative, refreshing and more creative in Radio? Can the audience expect creative experiementation in the formats,music and choice of programmes?Is it time the Radio content and Programming formats evolved and Radio truly came of age? If the time is ripe for "Indian Radio Revolution", how are the players in Radio revolutionizing the Content?
We aim to get the Content perspective from the National Creative and Programming Heads giving a holistic and "realistic" picture of where do we stand and where do we go from here...
This is a forum to discuss,debate the future...The Agenda is just the starting point....we expect a lot of Ideas, Opinions,Posts over next month... as SIMC Pune takes the centerstage....and the "Theater of the Mind" unravels itself....
Keep Posting...Tune into NRM here !!!!
Cheers
Anand
Monday, August 25, 2008
Chapter Two: The Vox Populi
In an interview, Abraham Thomas, CEO, Red FM, once said, "Radio is not just live, it's alive." September 21 is thus the celebration of life, a toast to the medium that makes life the way it is.
The CEOs, the COOs, the Managing directors and the Programming heads will all fill the dias, and we will be all ears to catch what these pioneers have to say. But, here is your chance to get them to listen to you!
Think you can make a radio spot as good as any producer in the industry today? Think you have it in you to make people laugh about the funny radio ad you made or hum that jingle you wrote? Well, then, mail in to nrm@simc.edu with details of your name, age, qualifications and college/organisation. And let the top administrators who run Indian radio clap their hands to your genius.
And yes, more news to cheer for. Ms. Apurva Purohit, CEO, Radio City and Mr. Jayyant Bhokare, COO, Radio Indigo have confirmed their presence at the Meet. Ms. Purohit heads the Association of Radio Operators of India, AROI for short, and will be our opening speaker too! Keep tuning in, the radio waves never fail to surprise!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
The CEOs, the COOs, the Managing directors and the Programming heads will all fill the dias, and we will be all ears to catch what these pioneers have to say. But, here is your chance to get them to listen to you!
Think you can make a radio spot as good as any producer in the industry today? Think you have it in you to make people laugh about the funny radio ad you made or hum that jingle you wrote? Well, then, mail in to nrm@simc.edu with details of your name, age, qualifications and college/organisation. And let the top administrators who run Indian radio clap their hands to your genius.
And yes, more news to cheer for. Ms. Apurva Purohit, CEO, Radio City and Mr. Jayyant Bhokare, COO, Radio Indigo have confirmed their presence at the Meet. Ms. Purohit heads the Association of Radio Operators of India, AROI for short, and will be our opening speaker too! Keep tuning in, the radio waves never fail to surprise!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NRM: Chapter One: The Gods are happy!
Hi there!
NRM is growing, and how!
The CEOs, COOs, the Managing directors and the programming heads who make Indian radio have very gracefully consented to be a part of the Meet!
As of now, our esteemed guest list stands thus:
NRM is growing, and how!
The CEOs, COOs, the Managing directors and the programming heads who make Indian radio have very gracefully consented to be a part of the Meet!
As of now, our esteemed guest list stands thus:
- Mr. M Sebastain, MD, WorldSpace Radio
- Mr. Tapas Sen, Chief Programming Head, Radio Mirchi
- Ms. Nisha Narayanan, Project Head, S FM
- Mr. Nirupam Sonu, Vice-President (Programming), BIG 92.7 FM
Veteren radio voice, Mr. Ameen Sayani, has also given a tentative nod. Over the weekend, Ms. Apurva Purohit (CEO, Radio City) and Mr. Jayyant Bhokare (COO, Radio Indigo) are expected to confirm.
It's raining yes-es... and yes, I guess the Radio Gods are happy!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
It's raining yes-es... and yes, I guess the Radio Gods are happy!
Cheers!
Prathyusha
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