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  • TIMES NOW leads with innovation on Multiple Platforms!

    TIMES NOW leads with innovation on Multiple Platforms!

    MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, India’s No.1 English News channel has once again surpassed all records by effectively providing best & innovative coverage of elections to its audiences across platforms. To give its viewers the best election experience and to provide them with minute – to – minute analysis of India’s epic election polls, TIMES NOW took the multi-dimensional route to reach out wide and far, holding an edge over other news channels, making it truly India’s Election News Headquarter.

     

    To suit the political attitude of the nation and constantly engage with its viewers and keep them updated on the election season, TIMES NOW created a comprehensive line up of over 15 new shows and formats. As part of its exhaustive programming to deliver non-stop action and path – breaking analysis throughout the week it also extended Arnab Goswami’s sensational talk show ‘The Newshour’ on Sundays.

     

    It’s a first in the history of news TV broadcast, TIMES NOW proved its supremacy not just on TV and social media but also across mediums like Print, Radio, and Theatre. It connected with its viewers on Radio leveraging Radio Mirchi’s reach across cities by inviting them to voice their opinions on the elections. TIMES NOW tied up with leading theatres like PVR cinemas to engage and broaden their reach in the country.

     

    A first of its kind by a news channel again, TIMES NOW engaged with audiences across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore by setting up huge LED screens in malls showcasing this election season’s most ground- breaking news. TIMES NOW made its presence not just in India, but also across various countries by hosting a series of interactive events, engaging with its viewers globally to voice their views on the impact of this historic election.

     

    Commenting on this MD and CEO of Times Television Network, M.K Anand, said, “TIMES NOW positioned as India’s Election News Headquarters wanted to create a truly unique election experience for its viewers given that this has been so far the largest elections the world has ever seen. We believe in engaging and evolving with audiences and their interests. TIMES NOW wanted to create a platform where people connect and express their opinions live, adding another perspective to the election coverage”

     

    TIMES NOW outshined the rest in the social media space with highest fan interactivity in terms of fan engagement, be it Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, amongst others. The entire election coverage which used the hashtag #WhoWillFormGovt on Twitter brought the nation together, especially millions of youth who voted for the first time by doing a live sentiment analysis of Twitter feeds. The channel came up with an innovative app called ‘The Election Mobile App’ that aimed to provide users real time information through video, image and text feeds on the General election.

     

    With such innovative content and unmatched exclusivity across platforms, TIMES NOW continues to become an even more formidable force to reckon. As the nation awaits and gears up for the final verdict few days from now, Tune into TIMES NOW till 16th May to get all the action on elections results with 250 hours of non- stop Election coverage.

  • Mirchi reports strong results for Q3-2014

    Mirchi reports strong results for Q3-2014

    BENGALURU:  While announcing the quarterly results for Q2-2014 (last quarter), ENIL’s ED and CEO Prashant Panday had said, “The media sector witnessed a consolidation of sorts in Q2. The bigger brands have done well, while the rest languished, FM radio has again done better than all traditional media, growing at between 10-12 per cent over last year, as has Mirchi”.  

     

    The Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited promoted Indian private FM player Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL) which operates FM radio broadcasting stations through the brand Radio 

     

    Mirchi in 32 Indian cities announced 37.7 per cent growth in PAT to Rs 25.88 crore in Q3-2014 as compared to Rs 18.79 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. This quarter’s PAT was 58.1 per cent more than the Rs 16.38 crore in Q2-2014.

     

    Over a nine month period ended 31 December 2013, ENIL reported 45.9 per cent growth in PAT to Rs 62.33 crore in Q3-2014 from Rs 42.71 crore in the corresponding nine month period of last year.  

     

    For FY 2013, ENIL reported PAT of Rs 68.32 crore. Considering the consistent good performance of the company year-on-year and the strong cash position the ENIL board of directors had recommended a maiden dividend of 10 per cent i.e. Re.1/- per equity share of Rs 10/- for FY 2013.

     

    Click here for the complete report

     

    Click here for the financials

     

    Click here for the press release

  • Rishikar Krishna joins Radio Mirchi, again

    Rishikar Krishna joins Radio Mirchi, again

    MUMBAI: Rishikar Krishna is all set to return to Radio Mirchi to take responsibility for its largest brand properties as its new marketing head.

    Krishna who was earlier with the company for seven years as marketing manager will now be reporting to The Indian radio network’s chief strategy officer Mahesh Shetty.

    Prior to this, he was with Skechers USA where he was responsible for creating brand awareness in India.

    In his new role, Krishna will manage the Mirchi Music Awards and Mirchi Top 20 as well as other large intellectual properties. His responsibility is to add new elements to the 32 station brand and take them to market.

    Krishna began his career with Phillips before moving into radio.

  • Kiran Bedi inaugurates ‘Mirchi Get Active’ Expo at Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

    Kiran Bedi inaugurates ‘Mirchi Get Active’ Expo at Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

    MUMBAI: Like every year, Radio Mirchi, 98.3 FM is all set to make the 2013 edition of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) a memorable experience with its fun offerings. As a run up to the ADHM, Radio Mirchi inaugurated the Mirchi Get Active Expo with Kiran Bedi at the NSIC Ground Okhla today. RJ Naved was present at the expo to welcome Kiran Bedi.

    Spread across three days – December 6, 7 & 8, this year Mirchi has planned fun and engaging activities for everyone. The vivacious RJ Rohit will not only engage with the listeners and participants but will also celebrate the marathon fever in true ‘mirchi ishtyle’.

    The range of activities includes multiple Zumba sessions by Fitness First where the experts will guide runners on how to stay fit, health and fitness session from Somdeb from Rebook, running and living by Rahul Verghese, and a fun-filled Karaoke session by Manisha Gunthe.

    The excitement doesn’t end here. Visitors can also win exciting prizes by participating in interesting contests organised by Wildcraft.

    The Mirchi Get Active Expo focuses on strengthening the cause for better fitness, health and lifestyle. Conducted every year at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, the expo facilitates the distribution of goody bags and registration bibs among participants.

    Throughout the years, the Get Active Expo has witnessed tremendous popularity among upwardly mobile fitness enthusiasts and Mirchi fans. Registering participation of around 30,000 people every year, the Radio Mirchi ‘Get Active’ Expo is one of the most looked forward to initiatives in the marathon.
    The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon is scheduled on 15th December 2013.

  • ENIL announces Q2-2014 middling results as compared to Q1-2014

    ENIL announces Q2-2014 middling results as compared to Q1-2014

    BENGALURU: The Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited promoted Indian private FM player Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL) which operates FM radio broadcasting stations through the brand Radio Mirchi in 32 Indian cities announced PAT of Rs 16.41 crore for Q2-2014, 17.6 per cent lower than the Rs 19.91 crore for Q1-2014, but a steep 59.3 per cent higher than the Rs 10.30 crore for the corresponding quarter of last year (Q2-2013).

     

    Standalone total revenue for ENIL for Q2-2014 was Rs 86.55 crore, about 1.5 per cent higher than the Rs 85.24 crore for Q1-2014 and 12.3 per cent higher than the Rs 77.09 crore y-o-y (Q2-2013).

     

    Last quarter (Q1-2014), ENIL announced that its shareholders had approved a dividend of 10 per cent for FY-2013.

  • 9 days of non-stop fun with Radio Mirchi

    9 days of non-stop fun with Radio Mirchi

    MUMBAI: It is that time of the year, where people across India gear up for the biggest dance festival of the country.  Be it children or adults, everyone’s busy planning costumes, learning new dance moves and ascertaining latest gujarati and bollywood songs on the music list. To add to the festive fervor, Radio Mirchi, India’s leading radio station, is leaving no stones unturned to make sure, revelers have a gala time this Navratri. With their exciting navratri pandal and line-up of the best music list, the channel will entice the entire Gujarat to dance till they drop.

    This year Radio Mirchi gives its listeners access to the most celebrated navratri pandals across Surat, Rajkot, Baroda and Ahmedabad. While in Ahmedabad, the radio station is organizing a raas-garba at YMCA Club, in Surat it is at Grand Bhagwati and at Neel City Club in Rajkot. If this isn’t enough, then Radio Mirchi has tied up with World’s Biggest Garba pandal in Baroda. In association with United Way of Baroda, Radio Mirchi will give an opportunity to over lakhs of revelers to have the best navratri experience.

    But it doesn’t stop here, Radio Mirchi will ensure a musical treat for it’s on-air listeners. For those who like to continue enjoying the festivities even post midnight, Radio Mirchi promises its listeners non-stop fun with garba songs playing till 3 am in morning along with some interesting campaigns. These 9 days of the festival, the listeners will get to hear some of the peppiest songs. Beginning with Achko Machko  Bollywood, Radio Mirchi has exclusively lined-up singers like Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Shaan. These musical genius’ will sing their favourite garba songs. To make it more interactive, listeners will also get to know about their Gujarati connect and experience. To tickle the fan’s funny bones, RJs across stations will have special like Rajnikant’s Navratri that will add a fun element to on air listening.

    How can any festivals be complete without goodies? To add on the festivities, Radio Mirchi’s RJs across Gujarat are all stocked-up with exciting giveaways ranging from Midnight Buffets Gift Vouchers to Spa Gift Hampers.

    Commenting on the celebrations, Sumit Aggarwal, VP – Cluster Head – Gujarat at Radio Mirchi says, “We are really excited about Navratri which is the biggest dance festival in the world and our on ground partnerships and radio content will be a delight for our sponsors and listeners alike. We have never before had integrations like Mirchi Pushpak – A helicopter ride during Navratri in Ahmedabad which will create a lot of excitement for the associated brands”
    Mr. Narendra Somani, CMD – The Grand Bhagwati says, “We are proud to be associated with Radio Mirchi, the biggest media vehicle in Gujarat for Navratri.  This event will be extremely vibrant, full of Entertainment with celebrity visits & renowned orchestras on all 9 days. The energy, vibrancy & festive feel will make you revisit us everytime you are in Gujarat during the festival.”

    Samarth Mehta, MD – Neel Club says, “We have some unqiue features in our Garba which makes it stand out from other routine garba events such as Rain Dandiya, exemplary blend of Orchestra and DJ, best lawn in Rajkot to play Garba, special Events everyday during the break and a pool side food court.

    We tie-up with Radio Mirchi was because it is the number one radio station in the city and we are the best Navratri in town. So, it is a partnership of equals.”

  • It’s exciting time for IRS: Ravi Rao

    It’s exciting time for IRS: Ravi Rao

    MUMBAI: Media Research Users Council (MRUC) at its Annual General Meeting has elected GroupM’s flagship agency, Mindshare Leader South Asia Ravi Rao as the new Chairman for 2013-14.

    On his new role, Rao said, “It is a great honour to drive the MRUC agenda collectively with some of the top professionals from the advertising, media and marketing fraternity. It is exciting times with the new avatar of IRS in the offering by end of this year.”

    ENIL (Radio Mirchi) CEO Prashant Pandey has taken over the new vice chairman’s role from Rao.

    Three new members from the publishers’ category have also been inducted into the 24-member Board of Governors. They are: HT Media executive director Benoy Roy Chowdhury; The Hindu CEO Arun Anant and Bombay Samachar director of Gujarati daily Hormusji N Cama.

  • Radio Mirchi confirms maiden dividend; 53.6 per cent PAT growth in Q1-2014

    Radio Mirchi confirms maiden dividend; 53.6 per cent PAT growth in Q1-2014

    BENGALURU: The Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited promoted Indian private FM player Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL) which operates FM radio broadcasting stations through the brand Radio Mirchi in 32 Indian cities announced that its shareholders had approved a dividend of 10 per cent for FY-2013.

     

    ENIL’s net profit for the year ended 31 March 2013 was Rs 67.7 crore and total revenue for FY-2013 was Rs 338.4 crore. Considering the consistent good performance of the company year-on-year and the strong cash position in FY-2013, the ENIL board of directors had recommended a maiden dividend of 10 per cent i.e. Rs 1 per equity share of Rs 10.

     

    ENIL reported a 53.6 per cent PAT growth in Q1-2014 as compared to the corresponding quarter of 2013. ENIL’s PAT was Rs 19.92 crore for Q1-2014 and Rs 12.97 crore in Q1-2013.

    ENIL’s PAT for Q1-2014 was however lower by 22.5 per cent than the Rs 25.7 crore in Q4-2013.

     

    Note: Tax expense for the quarter/year ended 31 March 2013 was net of Rs 2.866 crore of excess provision in respect of earlier years and written back pursuant to conclusion of assessment.

     

    Let us look at ENIL’s other figures for Q1-2014

     

    ENIL’s revenue for Q1-2014 stood at Rs 85.2 crore on a consolidated basis, up 23.8 per cent over the Rs 68.87 crore in Q1-2013, but 18.9 per cent lower than the Rs 105 crore for Q4-2013.

     

    ENIL’s EBITDA in Q1-2014 stood at Rs 35.1 crore, up 34.1 per cent as compared to Q1-2013. The company’s EBITDA margin improved from 38.1 per cent to 41.2 per cent in Q1-2014.

     

    Expenditure for Q1-2014 at Rs 63.15 crore was 9.8 per cent more than the Rs 57.5 crore for Q1-2013, but 18.8 per cent lower than the Rs 77.85 crore for Q4-2013.

     

    ENIL spent Rs 10.61 crore towards marketing in Q1-2014, 36.7 per cent more than the Rs 7.76 crore in Q1-2013, but just a little more than a third (35.5 per cent) of the Rs 29.91 crore in Q4-2013.

     

    It paid license fees of Rs 4.688 crore in Q1-2014, 27.5 per cent more than the license fees of Rs 3.677 crore in Q1-2013, but lower by 12.8 per cent than the Rs 5.375 crore in Q4-2013. The company had paid license fees of Rs 18.092 crore in FY-13.

     

    ENIL’s production expense of Rs 3.82 crore in Q1-2014 was 19.7 per cent lower than the Rs 4.76 crore in Q1-2013, but was 8.7 per cent more than the Rs 3.51 crore for Q4-2013.

     

    Employee benefits at Rs 18.99 crore in Q1-2014 was 6.6 per cent higher than the Rs 17.82 crore in Q1-2013, but 8.7 per cent lower than the Rs 20.80 crore for Q4-2013.

     

    ENIL ED and CEO Prashant Panday said, “It’s been a surprisingly strong quarter for media, especially radio broadcasters including Mirchi. It appears advertisers are responding to the slowdown by launching new products, and even more promotional offers. This helps radio. We expect this to continue, even though we expect growth rates to taper off eventually. On Phase III, the radio industry is seeking a rationalisation of reserve fees on the same lines as is happening with 2G reserve fees, as well as an extension of Phase II licenses. We expect policy clarity in the next few months. Lastly, I am happy that the shareholders have approved ENIL’s maiden dividend of 10 per cent.”

  • Lynn and Meenakshi launch Social Access

    MUMBAI: Media veterans Lynn de Souza (former Lintas Media Group chairman and CEO) and Meenakshi Menon (media audit company Spatial Access founder and chairperson) have joined hands to launch a one of a kind initiative named Social Access – India‘s first a communications firm to focus solely on the social sector.

    The core objective of the company is to use strategic communication and creative ideas to re-orient society towards the social sector by building channels among the four key players – NGOs, corporates, government bodies and the society.

    De Souza said, “The vision behind Social Access is to use the power of communications to help ideas travel across cultures, consumers and corporates to build a more equitable society with informed and involved participation from all constituents.”

    Menon added, “Through our core values of equality, responsibility, sustainability and collaboration, Social Access aims to become the bridge between the corporate and the social sector. Monitoring and impact assessment will be a critical component of our offering”.

    The launch of Social Access took place Radio Club in Mumbai on 11 April through an event themed ‘Bee the Change‘ and saw participation from the stakeholders of the company.

    The event had international achievers seeking to inspire audiences with real action. These included Lt Cdr Abhilash Tomy, the first Indian to circumnavigate the oceans solo, nonstop and unassisted, Mark Inglis, the only double amputee in the world to scale Mount Everest who is also Para Olympic silver medallist in cycling and cancer and avalanche survivor Sarah Wilson. The three spoke about overcoming their limitations and ways to battle their fear.

    The event was attended by over 300 guests including 50 children who participated in the demonstration, NGO representatives, corporate head honchos and media.

    Social Access‘ launch event found quite a few supporters like Aquasail (sailboats), Radio Mirchi (venue and radio campaign), Mercury Integrated (alliances), Sound Corporate Communications (PR and media relations) Catalyst (event management), Foxymoron (digital communications) and National Geographic Traveller (clothing).

    De Souza was the face of LMG till she quit the organisation in November 2012. She had a successful run at Lintas having served in various capacities and roles while at the group. The office will be based out of Khar and currently Social Access has a team of five people, with more likely to join in the near future.

  • Niloufer Dundh calls it a day at Hungama Digital

    Niloufer Dundh calls it a day at Hungama Digital

    MUMBAI: Niloufer Dundh has resigned from Hungama Digital Media Entertainment as head – integrated media.

    Dundh told Indiantelevision.com that she will take a break for a while before she turns into an entrepreneur and launches her new venture in January-February.
    Over a stint of 3 years at Hungama, she was responsible for monetising properties across all of Hungama‘s lines of businesses like web, mobile, gaming and DTH.

    Prior to joining Hungama, she worked with UTV and Radio Mirchi in Sales division.