From New Delhi to New York - Red FM is a winner all the way

Red FM 93.5, India’s largest and most awarded private radio network dons yet another hat of victory by bagging multiple awards at the prestigious New York Festival 2016 - World's Best TV & Films competition held on 2nd & 3rd June in New York.  Red FM has been awarded Bronze Medals for three of its most popular campaigns across categories as part of World's Best Radio Program competition.

Over 50 countries, more than 180 categories– that is the expanse of the renowned New York Festivals World’s Best TV & Films Awards 2016. Since 1957, New York Festival’s World’s Best TV & Films competition has honoured content in all lengths and forms and continues to celebrate exceptional and innovative programs being created today across continents.

Red FM Bangalore’s popular morning show Morning No.1 with RJ Disha was felicitated under the Best Human Interest Story category. As part of the show she takes the onus to wake up Bangalore to 100% unadulterated infotainment every morning. EK Kahaani Aisi Bhi- Season 3, a show that puts forward short-time horror story by RJ Praveen was recognized under Best Innovation category. The popular show has become the next big thing in the radio industry and is holding FM listeners captivated like never before. Lastly Red FM’s bold initiative Women Diaries was honoured under Best Two Way Telephone Talk/Interview Show category. It is a very bold show hosted by RJ Devaki in Ahmedabad which picks topics like child abuse, menstruating women- a taboo, sexual molestation and many more designed to bring the dark reality of society on surface and to encourage women to speak up.

Commenting on this unique achievement Nisha Narayanan – COO Red FM said, “In a constantly evolving and challenging industry scenario, being recognized for creativity, innovation and clutter breaking campaigns is an encouraging impetus. Being awarded at a prestigious platform such as the New York Festivals, is an exhilarating experience. Our another initiative Woman Diaries which is awarded under Best Two Way Telephone Talk/Interview category is something I am personally very proud of. Menstruation was a brave topic chosen by RJ Devaki, embodying the spirit of RED FM. Women's Diary gave an opportunity to the society to deal with the subject in a mature way showcasing the power of Radio to effect social change.

B Surendar, Chief Operating Officer (South) , Red FM network , said "This is the 2nd consecutive year Red FM Bengaluru has won the prestigious New York Festival  award for high impact initiatives  through its'  morning show with RJ Disha Oberoi. We constantly work towards optimising listener engagement with an endeavour to provide differentiated content and purposeful entertainment. This year, our initiative 'Bengaluru's Most Wanted ' was an effort to felicitate the unsung heroes from the city who have some powerful and heart rending stories to tell. They do yeoman service to the society but never get catapulted into the limelight for their contribution. We are very happy that our work has brought them into focus and given Red FM international recognition of the highest order.”

The New York Festival honours radio programing and promotions in all lengths and formats from radio stations, networks and independent producers from around the globe.  Dedicated to both the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today's global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers and talent: Animation, Comedy, Corporate, Drama, Documentary, Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Music Videos, News, Promos, Reality TV Drama, Sports, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress, Special Event, Innovation, Technical Production Team, CSR, Best Screenplay, Video Art, and Best Host.

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