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DELHI GOES PUBLIC WITH 94.3 RADIO ONES PLAY YOUR MUSIC DAY Thesynergyonline Entertainmemt Bureau
Play Your Music Day, a unique music proposition will give more than 1000 listeners the opportunity to come on-air, take control of the station and play their favourite songs. They will share the music space with movie stars, cricketers and famous musicians, all of whom will also play their favourite music. There will also be exciting contests, where these lucky listeners will get to win exciting prizes every month and soon the whole city will discover the maximum music experience. To get selected listeners have to just stay tuned to 94.3 Radio One and look out for the Radio One POM POM girls across the city. The station received tremendous response for the on-ground activities in Delhi that began since the weekend of July 10, 2010. The road show went across various hot spots in the city like the NFC Market, DLF Place in Saket, Lajpat Nagar and Sahara Mall in Gurgaon. More than 200 listeners participated in these various on-ground activities & 4 of them have already won the opportunity to be the first few listeners who will go on-air. Vineet Singh Hukmani, Managing Director 94.3 Radio One said: This is what a specialist does versus a generalist. We will continue to break new ground in the music space ON AIR and OFF AIR and involve listeners and artists at a scale that has never been achieved before in the music broadcast space in India. Everyone at Radio One feels passionate towards music; many who work here are talented musicians themselves, unlike other stations where the connect with music is a very distant and superficial one. We also dont discriminate between film and non film music. Good music is good music! In Delhi the first Play Your music Day will begin on July 28 from 9am to 10pm with the iconic music directors SHANKAR EHSAAN LOY themselves taking control of 94.3 RADIO ONE to play 13 songs live and unplugged at 9am; again a feat never accomplished on private FM radio in the sphere of music. Being 94.3 Radio Ones brand ambassadors they have composed an anthem that invites the listeners to the station with a passionate call, AAO APNA GAANA BAJAO, COME AND PLAY YOUR SONG. The anthem song captures the essence that every person has a favourite song; something they dance to, dream to, wake up with, something that defines them. This is their chance to reveal themselves to the world through the songs they love, added SHANKAR EHSAAN LOY. We have a multimedia campaign breaking soon to promote PLAY YOUR MUSIC DAY which uses television to bring about the natural chemistry of SHANKAR, EHSAAN and LOY at the radio station, as they discover the unique music strengths of 94.3 Radio One. We will also use print, outdoor and other innovation to own the music space, said Shyju Varkey, National head of Marketing 94.3 Radio One. The era of generic radio is over! It is time to specialize, focus and excel!, said Vineet Singh Hukmani. Thesynergyonline Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, JULY 22 : This is more than the sum of the LCD and Plasma TV units sold by any of its main competitors in May 2010 in India, aCCORDING to the Market Research Company GFK Nielsen India ,. Sony has been able to substantially increase its market share (by value) from 24.3 percent in January to 32 percent in May for the BRAVIA category in a short span of 3 months. Speaking at the milestone moment, Mr. Masaru Tamagawa, Managing Director, Sony India, commented, "Indian consumers trust and recognize Sony's relentless commitment towards quality and unparalleled customer service. Our sincere endeavor would be to maintain this leadership position in its true sense in upcoming months" The report showcased comprehensive leadership of Sony in the Flat Panel TV category. Sony BRAVIA is the most sold LCD brand in the 22-inch, 32-inch and "40-inch and above" segment, clearly indicating its strong appeal across different customer segments. These three segments together contribute more than 75 percent of all LCD TV units sold in India. Sony expects to attain leadership soon in other screen size segments as well. (editor@thesynergyonline.com) PANASONIC UNVEILS 'SOUND FOR INDIA' BLITZ Thesynergyonline Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, JULY 12 : The 'Sound for India' caravan and exhibition will invite local talents for on the spot recording of a sound with synthesizer The most interesting sounds, as judged by the jury at the end of the contest on 11th Sept will be rewarded. The contest campaign in South Delhi was enlightened by a scintillating performance by Jassi, renowned Punjabi Singer. Through "Sound for India" Panasonic will reach consumers across the length and breadth of India, beyond the metros and into tier II & tier III cities to address the latent demand there. With the Indian economy among the fastest growing in the world, the household incomes have increased substantially in not only the metros but also in the tier II & tier III cities. Rising incomes have also resulted in a rise in discretionary spending. The demand for digital TV has also been fuelled by the DTH boom, and the consumer expectation of experiencing the best the world has to offer. Consumers would know the itinerary of "Sound for India" through the internet and through local announcements. During the duration of "Sound for India" the consumers can also avail the offer of a Casio synthesizer complementary with purchase of a Panasonic 32 inch LCD TV. The offer will be a limited period offer and for Delhi NCR this will be applicable till 31st July 2010. Mr Manish Sharma, Director Marketing, and Panasonic India, "We at Panasonic are known for our consumer interest initiatives and keeping in mind the everlasting significance of melody in every individual's life in India. We have developed a better viewing experience through superior speaker quality and design in the VIERA range of TVs" The "Sound for India" campaign will also mark the introduction in India of Panasonic 32C22, the 32 inch LCD. Driven by technology, picture quality, design and Eco friendliness, Panasonic 32C22 affords better viewing through theater like audio. At 78 Watts the Panasonic 32C22 has lowest power consumption in its category. (editor@thesynergyonline.com) VIEWSONIC
UNVEILS 27" FULL HD MONITOR WITH 1MS RESPONSE TIME Thesynergyonline Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, JULY 09 : ViewSonic
has introduced several monitor industry in India in the past including Big and
Wide LCD monitors, LED Monitors and 3D Monitors said Mr Gautam Ghosh, Country
Manager, ViewSonic India . We are again leading the way in meeting digital
lifestyle trends and customers needs by launching 27 monitor with
fastest ever response time of 1ms. We hope to bring an ongoing innovation in the
visual display market which will drive new digital trends in India, he added. With HDMI, DVI and VGA for video connectivity and a 4-port USB hub, the VX2739wm offers the diverse connectivity options consumers demand. A multipurpose device, the VX2739wm is perfect as a monitor or game console on the desktop or wall with its VESA® compliant design, or as an entertainment display when hooked up to a DVD player or cable/satellite box. Teamed with an ECO mode feature for energy savings of up to 35 percent, the VX2739wm is not only powerful but can save money and help save the environment too. The VX2739wm comes with ViewSonics strongest pixel performance guarantee as well as a three-year limited warranty. It will be priced at a MRP of Rs.24, 999. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
Thesynergyonline Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, JULY 09 : The
powerful films produced deal with family, loss, overcoming adversity, personal
devotion and hope. There have been entries from those without a faith telling
us how their different beliefs inspire them, and stories from those who found
inspiration in their religion. Entries have been shortlisted from around the world including India, the USA, Egypt, Argentina, Pakistan, UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Lebanon, Jordan, Singapore, and the Philippines. Young people of every background with no access to equipment took part - by sending their written "pitches". The Foundation sent flip cameras to the best 50 entries in these countries to ensure every young person could bring their ideas to life. Many of the young people that were shortlisted came from schools in India taking part in the Face to Faith schools project that links secondary school children around the world through video-conferencing including Apeejay School, Bal Bharati Public School and Ahlcon International School. These stories have impressed the global judging panel which includes Tony Blair, Jonathan Caplan QC, Hugh Jackman , Anil Kapoor, Amr Khaled , Jet Li, Kishore Lulla, Wendi Murdoch, Natalie Portman, Nik Powell , Queen Rania of Jordan, Rabbi David Rosen, June Sarpong, Deepak Verma and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation Fellows. Faith
Shorts judge and Hollywood actor, Hugh Jackman said after watching the films,
"I had a great time judging and viewing all the films. I think they were
all very brave, very personal in nature, very honest and I found them inspiring
and touching." "The film maker clearly communicates that her faith teaches her the importance of forgiveness and it is this practice that has truly freed her." Tony
Blair, one of the judges commented,"I'd like to congratulate six the young
filmmakers in India on making the shortlist for the 2010 Faith Shorts film competition
for a group of powerful and creative films that celebrate India's diversity. " The stories they tell are incredibly powerful, some challenging, others uplifting they all confront head on the prejudices that so often abound about different religions. I am proud to have been a part of providing these young people with the tools to share their faith with the world and I am sure the films they've produced will be a powerful resource in breaking down barriers between different cultures and religions ," he said. The
young people are very excited about being shortlisted, Shiv Tandan from Delhi
said, "Getting shortlisted is a heady feeling; I never expected it! Religion
is a big thing in India, and we talk about it a lot anyway, so the topic was close
to heart; which is why I suppose I got the determination to do a good job out
of it. I learnt a lot from the research I did; much thanks to the wonderful friends
and family I've been blessed with. I'm really excited! Thank you!" Five of the shortlisted entries were in the under 18's category and their teachers share their excitement, Shalini Rastogi from Ahlcon International School, school said,"Faith has made us winners externally and internally! My pupil is very happy with this kind of international exposure and achievement. She has become a more confident and extrovert girl."
Thesynergyonline Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, JUNE 25 : According
to estimates, MGNERGA alone provided employment opportunities to over 47 million
households from fiscal 2008-09 onwards and significantly put purchasing power
in hands of individuals, part of which is being used to discard old articles at
their home, especially TV sets and home appliances. Quoting the findings of report, ASSOCHAM Secretary General, Mr. D.S. Rawat said that replacement cycle for TV sets and home appliances before 2008-09 was 9 years and 12 years respectively. It
is now fallen to approximately 4-5 years and 7-8 years from 2008-09 and will further
go down if household incomes improve. Secondly,
some initiatives taken by the government in improving income levels of households
comprise execution of 6th Pay Commission report in which salaries of nearly 5
million central government employees have been revised by an average of 21% with
an additional spend of US$ 3.7 billion (INR 157 billion for fiscal 2008-09) points
out the report. With
an allocation of US$ 8.15 billion (INR 391 billion) in budget for 2009-10, the
MNREGA by the government aims at increasing wage employment in the rural areas.
The scheme already provided employment opportunities to more than 44.7 million
households in fiscal 2008-09. The bill guarantees 100 days employment in a year.
In the financial budget 2009-10, a wage rate of INR 100 per day was committed
by the finance minister. The
report, therefore, gives emphasis to manufacturers of televisions and domestic
appliances for designing and offering low cost products to a significance market
of 121 million households with income levels in the range of US$ 1500-10000. The report also observes that credit purchases account for nearly 20 percent of the overall consumer appliances sales and this factor has underscored growth in consumer appliances industry over the past decade. In
addition the rural electrification in India stands at 76.5 percent as on March
31, 2010 as per the Central Electricity Authority of India. This restricts households
which can afford electronics and appliances products in unelectrified villages
for using them. The ASSOCHAM and E&Y report also highlights that under Bharat Nirman Project, towards the end of 11th five year plan period, electrification of 125,000 villages with 23 million households is also expected. In addition 146,185 km of new rural roads network is also expected to connect 66,802 habitations and drinking water to 55,067 uncovered would also be provided. Besides, irrigation to 10 million hectare and telephone connectivity to 66,822 villages are likely to be provided. All these promised initiatives will open up markets for consumer electronics and appliances such as televisions, audios, refrigerators, air coolers and air conditioners, concludes the report. (editor@thesynergyonline.com) SUPERIOR
INFRA A PRESSING NEED FOR INDIAN M & E SECTOR Thesynergyonline
Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, JUNE 11 : A white paper on media and entertainment in India, jointly issued by ASSOCHAM and Nishith Desai Associates pointed out that although India produces a large quantity of content, it is often unoriginal and does not match international standards.
In the M & E sector, both individual and collective creativity drives content
which in turn drives the business. The poor content quality is also limiting India's
outsourcing potential in the areas of gaming, animation, runway productions and
other non mainstream areas. The major factors contributing to the poor quality of content are the lack of best practice processes and unavailability of high quality training and educational institutions in this sector, the paper said adding this has resulted in creation of a workforce that is under-trained and under-performing vis-à-vis global standards . "Over
5 million people are working directly and indirectly in the Indian filmed entertainment
sector; and most of the direct workforce comprises self taught craftsmen having
no formal education or training in their fields of work. Only a coincidence brings
the best of them together on a project and ensures its success while most other
projects meet with failure", the paper noted. The
focus must therefore be on raising world class creative talent by building superior
inter-disciplinary creative and performing arts training and educational institutions.
Such centers of excellence will be one of the keys to unlocking the potential
of the Indian M & E sector in the coming years. On
the other hand, it is equally important is to provide strategic direction towards
building world class business infrastructure in the The
paper remarked that the current business infrastructure of the Indian M &
E sector is lagging even in its existing needs, much less being prepared for the
new future. An
underdeveloped business infrastructure could, however, prove to be positive for
our M & E sector provided we can "leapfrog" straight to digital
technologies as we have already done in the telecom sector, the paper observed.
India needs improved content creation, distribution, delivery mechanism and innovative business models to match the peculiar realities of the Indian market (such as the poor physical infrastructure) in order to make our M & E business infrastructure 'future ready'. (editor@thesynergyonline.com) 'UNVEIL III PHASE POLICY FOR FM TO DEEPEN ITS BASE'
NEW
DELHI, MAY 07 : In
a representation addressed to Ministry of I&B by ASSOCHAM President, Dr. Swati
Piramal, the Chamber has also suggested that foreign equity stake in Direct to
Home Services (DTH) be raised from 49 percent to 74 percent. The
Chamber Chief said that success of FM radio industry and it's popularity and access
would depend provided it is broadbased for which FM Phase III Policy draft needs
to be unveiled as soon as possible. The
policy if unveiled as recommended would expand and broadbase spread of FM channels
to large number of cities and towns as it's popularity has already grown in more
than 200 towns and cities for which licences were issued as per earlier FM policies
with appropriate royalty structure for licencing music content, holds the ASSOCHAM.
However, the FM phase III policy document which should have been released a couple of months ago has been delayed inordinately. The
delay should not happen further as government has been loosing volumes of revenue.
The FM phase III policy should have clear provision for providing autonomy to
operators of FM news channels to telecast their own news content. Although, earlier
FM policies are quite liberal but news content broadcast in FM channels are still
regulated by Ministry of I&B which produce news from All India Radio. The
Chamber would recommend that in Phase III policy of FM, licencees should have
the liberty to create their own news content with proper infrastructure in place,
added Dr. Piramal. On
the issue of FDI limit in FM channels, the ASOSCHAM has recommended that it be
raised to 49% from current level of 20%. Dr.
Piramal pointed out that 20% FDI's permitted in FM radio segment are also subject
to approvals of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). In addition, Ministry
of Information & Broadcasting and Wireless Operating Licence from the Wireless
Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing, which falls under jurisdiction of Ministry
of Communications too have roles in 20 percent FDI's permitted in FM radio. The
process even now is too cumbersome to woo FDI's in FM segment and thus needs to
be not only reviewed with single window clearance but also required to be hiked
to propose limit of 49 percent. In Direct-to-Home Services, current ceiling of FDI's is 49 percent provided FIPB approves such investments. Licence from I&B in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Space also needs to be taken simultaneously. Standing
Advisory Committee for Frequency Allocation (SACFA) clearance is also required
from Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing from Ministry of Communications.
Shouldn't it be reviewed urgently, paving waves for higher FDI's in DTH, asked
the ASSOCHAM President. The ASSOCHAM has, therefore, urged the government to consider it's proposals as regards to streamline FDI's regime for M and E sector so that it grows at the required pace and catch up with the best existing in developed and developing economies. (editor@thesynergyonline.com) 'PERMIT FOREIGN VENTUTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS IN MEDIA , ENTERATINMENT ' Thesynergyonline
Entertainment Bureau NEW
DELHI, MAY 04 : In
a representation submitted to Ministries of Information & Broadcasting, Finance
and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by ASSOCHAM President, Dr. Swati Piramal, the
Chamber has emphasised that government should remove sectoral restrictions as
far as FDIs are concerned in M&E segment. This
is particularly so when the RBI allows investments by FVCIs in sectors of infrastructure,
biotechnology, information technology, nano technology, research in new chemical
entities in pharmaceutical sector, dairy and poultry industry among others. However,
FVCIs investment in M and E are restricted for best reasons known to the government
and RBI continues to regulate them and allows such investments only in case to
case basis. FVCIs
investment in media and entertainment should be permitted especially at times
when they are willing to come forward to park their surpluses in entertainment
and media industry of India. Elaborating
on the issue of streamlining FDI's regime for M&E sector, Dr. Piramal pointed
out that such a regime needs to be broadbsed for FM radio, cable network and direct
to home services including setting up hardware facilities such as uplinking a
news and current affairs TV channel. According
to the Chamber FDI's ceiling in FM radio is to an extent of 20 percent which is
subject to Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) while in case of cable network,
it is confined to 49% with approval of FIPB. In DTH, the FDI's limit are restricted
up to 49% that too is subjected to FIPB approval. In uplinking a news and current
affairs TV channels, FDI's are allowed only to 26% with prior approval of FIPB.
The
Chamber Chief further pointed out that currently rules regarding FDI vary from
segment to segment in M&E sector. This creates confusion and discourages foreign
investors from investing in India's media and entertainment. Therefore,
there is a strong case for review of FDI policy to bring consistency in policy
and to provide a level playing field for competing technologies. The issue has
gain importance on account of increasing convergence in broadcasting and telecommunication
technologies and impact of this convergence on competition and market, she added.
It
should be observed that M and E is capital intensive sector with the long gestation
period and it require substantial investments to be made. Such investments are
required for dual purpose of making modern technology available to domestic industry
and bringing in international best practices. In terms of ensuring entry of new technologies, it is important to provide an acceptable degree of control to any foreign entity that wishes to provide technology and do business in India, observed Dr. Piramal. (editor@thesynergyonline.com)
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