Tag: B. Surendar

  • Magic 106.4 FM to focus on retro in Hyderabad

    By A Correspondent

     

    Magic 106.4 FM has been launched in Hyderabad to connect listeners with popular songs from evergreen composers like Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman being the be the staple on the station.

     

    Said B Surendar, COO, Red FM network: “Magic 106.4 FM is our answer to people’s hectic lives – a window of opportunity to get lost in the yesteryears, which was free from stress and more care-free. The people of that era still reminisce the culture and lifestyle of that time, and the music and movies of those days hold a special place in their hearts. Our network has constantly strived to bring newer content formats to the masses, a fact which is deeply imbibed in the network’s DNA. We believe Magic 106.4 FM fits the bill perfectly of being a platform to relive the nostalgic 80s and 90s era and let listeners enjoy a spark of magic in their daily lives today. We would like to bring forth more mesmerising situations in the hearts and minds of our consumers through Magic 106.4 FM and trigger an unconditional sense of joy allowing listeners to Vintoo Maimarachipodaam!”

     

     

  • India Radio Forum held. Red FM wins Best Radio Network award

    By A Correspondent

     

    India Radio Forum was held last week in Gurugram and a highlight of the event was the Excellence in Radio Awards (ERA). The show was opened by B Surendar, COO of Red FM Network followed by a panel discussion with Abraham Thomas of Radio City, DivyaKarani, CEO – Dentsu India and Rohit Upadhyay, MD & CEO, iBroad 7 Communication.

     

    This was followed by asession moderated by Naresh Gupta from Bang in the Middle along with Mausumi Kar, MD, GroupM India and Priti Murthy, CEO, OMD India.

     

    IRF 2018 also saw a conversation between radio expert Elliot Stechman of the AVC Group and Tapas Sen, Chief Programming Officer of Radio Mirchi. The concluding session was moderated by Rajat Uppal, National Marketing Head of Red FM, titled ‘Creating Brands and Sub-Brands in a Cluttered Space’RJ Malishka, Swaroop Banerjee of Tribe Asia, Joy Chouhan of JWT Delhi and Saahil Kumar of Sennheise.

     

    Said Rajika Mittra, Special Projects Director and the chief curator of the India Radio Forum: “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.”

     

     

    EXCELLENCE IN RADIO AWARDS 2018 WINNERS’ LIST
    AWARD CATEGORY COMPANY/STATION NAME ENTRY TITLE  
    Best Breakfast Programme (Hindi) Music Broadcast Limited Suno Na Dilli WINNER
    Red FM Morning No. 1 RUNNER UP
    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
    93.5 Red FM Morning No.1 With RJ Raaj RUNNER UP
    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
    Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast – Tamil) Music Broadcast Limited Chennai – Radio City – Crime Diary WINNER
    Big FM Night Show RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme (Non-Breakfast – Telugu) Music Broadcast Limited Radio City Flashback WINNER
    Big FM Retro Talkies RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme (Bengali) Radio Mirchi, Mumbai Sunday Suspense WINNER
    Radio Mirchi, Mumbai Hi Kolkata RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme (English) 93.5 Red FM Morning No.1 WINNER
    93.5 Red FM Red Rewind RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme (Gujarati) Radio Mirchi, Mumbai KitliKulture WINNER
    South Asia FM Ltd (Red FM) Morning Number 1 With RJ Devaki JOINT RUNNERS UP
    Music Broadcast Limited Radio City Joke Studio
    Best Radio Programme (Kannada) Big FM BIG Coffee WINNER
    Big FM REetroSavari RJ Rapid Rashmi RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme (Malayalam) Radio Mango VellirikkaPatanam WINNER
    Radio Mango Spot Light RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme (Marathi) Big FM Breakfast Show With BIG MJ Sangram WINNER
    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, Mumbai MirchiMurga WINNER
    Red FM Sukumar RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Hindi) Big FM Annu Kapoor WINNER
    Red FM Malishka RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Tamil) Big FM RJ Balaji WINNER
    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) 93.5 Red FM RJ Disha Oberoi WINNER
    Ishq 104.8 RJ Karan Johar RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Gujarati) South Asia FM Ltd (RedFM) RJ Devaki WINNER
    Radio Mirchi RJ Kunal RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Kannada) Music Broadcast Limited RJ Pradeepa WINNER
    Big FM RJ Shruti RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Malayalam) Club FM RJ Smriti WINNER
    KAL Radio Ltd RJ Nitha RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Marathi) Big FM RJ Sangram Khopade WINNER
    Radio Mirchi RJ Shivani RUNNER UP
    RJ of the Year (Hindi – Non-Metro Station) Big FM RJ Annu Kapoor WINNER
    Red FM RJ Kabir RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Hindi) Red FM Sonu Pothole Mix WINNER
    Red FM #me too RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Tamil) Big FM World Toilet Day WINNER
    Suryan FM 93.5 Teachers Day Scolding RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Telugu) 93.5 Red FM RED FM Traffic Awareness Promo – Agnathavaasi Song WINNER
    Big FM BIG Junior Rockstars RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Bengali) Radio Mirchi, Mumbai Sunday Suspense 8th Birthday Promo WINNER
    Radio Mirchi, Mumbai FIFA Under 17 World CupInspiration 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
    South Asia FM Ltd (Red FM) Gandhi Topi RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Kannada) Red FM AR Rahman Birthday WINNER
    Music Broadcast Limited Radio City Free Ride RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Malayalam) Club FM Kothu Kacheri (Mosquito Concert) WINNER
    Big FM Pragasham Nation Pride RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Promo – In-House (Marathi) Big FM Breakfast Show – BIG MJ Sangram WINNER
    Red FM Happy New Ear RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Station Imaging Red FM Children’s Day TOH WINNER
    Music Broadcast Limited A R Rahman To Dhunuchi RUNNER UP
    Best Radio Programme Packaging Red FM Kolkata The Headphone Show WINNER
    Radio Mango Indian Footboard League RUNNER UP
    Community Show of the Year Music Broadcast Limited Power Of Radio WINNER
    Red FM Bajao For A Cause RUNNER UP
    Best Interactive Idea Red FM Bajao For A Cause WINNER
    Ishq 104.8 Calling Karan RUNNER UP
    Most Creative Campaign Ishq 104.8 Calling Karan WINNER
    Red FM Kolkata PAD Habit RUNNER UP
    Best Marketing Campaign Red FM MalishkaKo Matt Sunn WINNER
    Radio Mirchi, Mumbai Quaker Oats + Milk RUNNER UP
    Best On Ground/Activation by an FM Station 94.3 MY FM Silent Garbha WINNER
    Music Broadcast Limited City Ka Darbaar RUNNER UP
    Excellence in New Media Initiative Music Broadcast Limited Video City WINNER
    Red FM Ye KarkeDikhao RUNNER UP
    Best New Launch Ishq 104.8 Ishq FM, Mumbai WINNER
    Superhits 93.5 Red FM Station Launch in Chandigarh RUNNER UP
    Best Use of Music/Song/Jingle by an Advertiser in a Radio Spot OLX India OLX – 6 Months Break Up Challenge WINNER
    Ferrero – Kinder Joy Kinder Joy – Keep It Up RUNNER UP
    Most Effective Use of Radio in an Activation Campaign Madison Communication, Delhi Fortis More to Give: Organ Donation WINNER
    Mindshare – Gurgaon Quaker Oats+Milk (Shouting About Two & Two Together) RUNNER UP
    Most Outstanding Use of Radio in an Ad Campaign Mindshare – Gurgaon Tropicana (Tropicana Brightens The Environment This Diwali) WINNER
    Google India Google Maps ETA – 5 Minute Ko 5 Minute Banate Hain RUNNER UP
    Best FM Network 93.5 RED FM WINNER
  • Red FM hosts Malayalam Music Awards in Cochin

    By A Correspondent

     

    Red FM 93.5 organised the first edition of its ‘Red FM Malayalam Music Awards’ at in Kochi on Sep 3. This show was inaugurated by superstar Mammootty. Stars from the Malayalam entertainment industry like Dulquer Salmaan, Dileep, Kunchacko Boban, etc took active part in the show. Actor and MPSuresh Gopi presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to music legend M.K.Arjunan fondly called as ‘Arjunan Master’

     

    Speaking at the ceremony, B. Surendar, Chief Operating Officer, Red FM, said, “We take immense pride in organising this grand gala music awards show in Kerala. Being the largest radio player in the South, it’s our responsibility to award and honour the best talent in the Malayalam music industry and showcase it to the rest of the world. Music is an art form that speaks directly to the heart, it has the special power to transcend the barriers of time and boundary and we take great pride in amplifying its reach to every heart that loves music in Kerala.”