MUMBAI: One of the youngest and fastest growing FM channels in India, Fever 104 FM has gained the numero uno position in TSL in Delhi and Mumbai leaving behind established FM channels in the city. The time spent listening (TSL) is a measure of the average time spent listening to a channel and the current results are a testament to the clutter-free sticky programming of Fever 104 FM.

In Delhi, Fever 104 FM also recorded an overall listenership share of 19.4 % making it the clear no. 2 station in Delhi. In fact, the share is almost 2.5 times that of the number three station in Delhi.

Speaking on the achievement, says Mr. S. Keerthivasan, Business Head, Fever 104 FM, ?Since inception, we have put our best efforts and tried to constantly evolve with innovative content and programming. Within 30 months of our launch, I am glad that we have been able to engage listeners and have a loyal listener base. We developed our programming in Delhi as per listeners? expectations basis the Delhi Radio Survey done by us last year. We are Delhi?s own radio channel and scoring number one position in the city encourages us to do better and introduce more on-air innovations.?

In Mumbai, while Fever 104 FM is overall number one in TSL the performance in its primary target group of 20-34 years SEC A/B has been even more impressive. The channel has the number one Drive Show and the number one Night Show in this target group. Not surprisingly then it is the number two radio station in this TG.

?In Mumbai, we are only 2 years? old and its heartening to witness city?s response to Fever 104 FM. Keeping with their expectations; we had introduced Fever Digisound this year that gave a refreshed music experience to the city. Our promotions, Sun Mumbai Sun et al have been well received and encouraged by our listeners in Mumbai. We have gained the top slot in our primary TG for evening and night shows in the city with our night show, ?Rubaroo? setting new trends and listener expectations. We also received the highest TSL of 284 minutes in Mumbai that proves that very soon Fever 104 FM will be recognised as the best FM channel in India known for its originality and pioneering efforts.? Adds Mr. Keerthivasan.

According to RAM, Fever 104 FM in Delhi recorded close to 6 hours spent by listeners on the channel which is the highest time spent on any private FM channel in the last week. It recorded a listenership share of 19.4 % which is the second highest for any channel in that week .

According to RAM , Fever 104 FM in Mumbai also recorded close to 6 hours spent by listeners on the channel which is the highest time spent on any private FM channel in the last week. In the TG SEC A/B 20-34 yrs it the second best share % amongst FM channel in Mumbai. Rubaroo, the channel?s popular night show gained the number one slot among night shows in with 26.9% share. The evening show at Fever 104 FM also shot to the number one slot recording 25.3% share in.

MUMBAI: On the occasion of Easter, universal symbol of the renewal of Hope and revival of Faith, Amrita TV puts together a special package to commemorate the resurrection of the Christ, on Sunday the 12th of April.

On Easter Sunday, Amrita TV pays a visit to the hallowed premises of an ancient church whose walls could tell many a tale, located in Fort Kochi - the Santa Cruz Basilica . Built by the Portuguese more than 500 years ago, elevated to a Cathedral in 1558, and proclaimed as a Basilica in 1984, this Roman Catholic Church is one of the most beautiful and impressive churches in India.
The Special Programme on Santa Cruz Bascilica to be telecast at 7.30 am on the 12th ,covers the centuries long history of the church which has been a mute witness to successive foreign incursions, the exquisitely beautiful architecture, its choir which sings in Latin, the parish which consists mainly of Anglo-Indians.

Jassi Gift is a composer-singer who literally burst on the film music direction scene with his compositions for ‘4 The People‘; he became a sensation overnight with the number ‘Lajjavathiye‘ rendered in his inimitable nasal voice. Jassi goes to church on Easter, where he composes and tunes a couple of songs on the spot and sings them in his own voice, to present a double treat for Amrita Viewers in An Easter Gift - from Jassi Gift‘that will be on air at 11 am.

‘Visudhiyude Vazhitharayil‘ is a programme on St.Alphonsa at 1.30 pm. St.Alphonse was the first Indian woman to be elevated to Sainthood. Amrita TV takes a trip to Kudamaloor to the home where she grew up, the Church where she took her vows to serve Christ, talks to the three sole surviving people who had known her and recreates her life through their memoirs, available photos to give an insight into the character of the Saint .

Famous character actor Lalu Alex spent last Easter on board the biggest and most expensive Luxury liner in the world, ‘Queen Mary‘ on a trip from New York to the Bahamas. He recounts the thrill and excitement of the once-in-a-lifetime trip with the help of photos and film clippings in Queen Mary Easter Dinangal at‘6.30 pm.

MUMBAI: Free-Satellitedish.com has released a new comparison guide of Direct TV vs Dish Network. This comparison includes special offers for free Satellite Dish TV systems as well as other promotions offered by both DirecTV and Dish Network when ordered through free-satellitedish.com.

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MUMBAI: China Mass Media International Advertising Corp. announced shareholder resolutions adopted at its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held in Beijing today. The Company also announced awards presented by China Central Television, or CCTV.

The Company?s proposal related to the name change was adopted at the extraordinary general meeting held today. Effective April 3, 2009, the corporate name will be China Mass Media Corp. The Company?s ticker on the NYSE Arca remains the same as CMM. The Company will make the filings required by its jurisdiction of incorporation and NYSE Arca with respect to the name change.

Mr. Shengcheng Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, ?The value of advertisements depends highly upon its platform, and only ads with highly creative contents spread effectively. After years of service in the advertising industry in China, we realize that TV advertisements in its traditional form no longer satisfy the increasing demand of our clients? branding. Our clients demand a more effective and precise dissemination of their ads. We are determined to produce television ads in a short TV clip that portray creative and appealing features, and integrate naturally with the platform to maximize the impact of advertisements. As our business continues to expand, the extent of our services is evolving beyond that of an advertising company. We believe that our new name reflects our long-term vision for the growth of the Company.?

In addition to the name change, the Company also announced that it was awarded the ?Excellent Advertising Agency in 2008? by CCTV on March 6, 2009. As the largest independent advertising agency for CCTV, CMM has established and maintains a close partnership with the network since its incorporation. The Company was awarded ?Top Ten Advertising Agency? for three successive years beginning in 2004 in recognition of its extraordinary performance.

In 2009, the Company will partner with CCTV to continue to promote major advertising campaigns, such as ?Bidding for Prime Time Advertising Resources of CCTV? and ?Chinese New Year Gala?. These campaigns will provide an optimal platform to the Company?s valued customers to maximize their branding efforts.

MUMBAI: CNBC AWAAZ, India‘s No. 1 Business channel now brings the magic of 20-20 to its viewers with its new show, ?Stock 20-20?. Presented in an innovative format the show will suggest the best 40 stocks to be bought and sold for the day.

In a fresh design, the show features suggestions on 40 stocks to be bought and sold, for the day. The stocks to be sold are referred to as the bowlers and those that the experts suggest to be bought are called batsmen. The stocks selected in the show are based on the anticipation of performance for the day, developments related to the stock and previous day?s performance. The intra-day performance of these stocks is shown after the closing bell, in the 3.30pm show

The show, hosted by Soumitra Budhkar, along with experts Anil Singhvi, Mugdha Mishra and Hemant Ghai aims at delivering crisp and clear information to the investors, especially the day-traders in a highly exciting format, an excitement that is similar to the cricket T20 matches. While this programme peps up the whole investment exercise, it also gives the investors an uncluttered version of what to invest in.

Speaking about the new show Mr. Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, CNBC AWAAZ said, ?Programming in a compact format is gaining popularity among the viewers be it sports or news. Viewers? inclination towards the short but dynamic programme packaging can be ascertained from viewership of cricket that over the years has transformed from a five day test to 50 overs ODI and eventually to the 20-20 format the same goes for today?s investors. To provide investment guidance to the new age investors CNBC AWAAZ presents ?Stock 20-20? in a unique uncluttered format making the process of investment more interesting.?

Mr. Neel Chowdhury, VP, Marketing, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, ?We at CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ are always looking for ways to make our programming more and more tailored to our viewers? preferences. We realised that many of our viewers, especially the day traders, prefer hard-core suggestions while stock analysis, even though important, is secondary. ?Stocks 20-20? will make the process of guiding the investors more direct at the same time adding an innovative angle to the process.?

MUMBAI: Ten Sports, the most watched sports channel in the Sub-continent, will telecast live the anticipated battle between Indian ace Jeev Milkha Singh, world No2 Phil Mickelson and some of the leading players in the world as they prepare for the first Major of the season, the Masters, with an outing at this week?s Shell Houston Open, tonight.

World No29 Jeev recently finished fourth in the World Golf Championship?s CA Championship, which was won by Mickelson. He continued his good form when he finished tied 27th in last week?s Arnold Palmer Invitational, and is hoping to get a good result in Houston ahead of the Masters.

?Having done my graduation from Abilene Christian University, I have a very special relationship with the state of Texas, and would love to do well in Houston. I am playing very well right now, and I think this is one of my best chances to record a possible maiden win on the PGA Tour,? said Jeev.

Live action on Ten Sports starts Friday, 12:30 am IST.

In the last couple of years, host venue Redstone Golf Club is set up in a very similar fashion as Augusta National, thus giving the players an early feel of the expected playing conditions at the Masters. The fairways are cut against the greens, the lies are tight, there is a first cut and the perfect greens always play in excess of 12 on the stimp.

Trying to replicate the Masters conditions has proved very popular with the players, and it shows in this week?s field with eight of the top 10 players in the world, and 15 of the top 25, participating. Apart from Mickelson, the other top-10 players in the fray are No3 Sergio Garcia, No4 Geoff Ogilvy, No5 Padraig Harrington, No6 Vijay Singh, No7 Robert Karlsson, No8 Camilo Villegas and No10 Henrik Stenson.

The tournament is also the last chance for several players to make it to the Masters next week. Those who have not yet made it to the field at Augusta National, can do so by winning the Shell Houston Open and Davis Love III and Augusta native Charles Howell III are two stars in such a position.