Apni Suno, says FM Tadka

Press Release

FM Tadka

National, August 21, 2019

Three months ago, management at the Patrika group decided to go for a makeover of FM Tadka. And just two weeks back the revamp excercise reached a climax at film studios in Jaipur with RJs all across the country practicing steps for the new jingle video having both an aspirational and inspirational feel to it.

India's seventh largest radio network spanning 6 states and 18 cities-- started its teaser campaign on 1st August with a mascot named Mannki who ignited people's minds on the new message hidden in its pose which became quite a hit amongst listeners.

The campaign garnered praise from celebrities across the spectrum. Singers Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Tochi Raina, Aastha Gill, Hindi film industry stars like Tusshar Kapoor, Mallika Shehrawat, Urvashi Rautela, Sonali Kulkarni, director Nitish Tiwari, Super 30 founder Anand Kumar, comedians Shekhar Suman, Sunil Pal, Raju Shrivastav and sports stars appreciated the concept when it was shared with them during their visits to FM Tadka which says to make a transformation in your life Apni Suno.

As a country we have always followed Gandhiji’s three monkeys but now the fourth monkey Mannki came with a message- to bring a positive change in your life and to the destiny of the country- Apni Suno. This network philosophy was aptly revealed on Independence Day.

From students as environment crusaders, young innovators to reality stars from smaller cities- there are many examples of people listening to themselves and carving a new life for themselves. It is this clarion call that FM Tadka is bringing to its listeners and propagating through roadshows, cinema, mall tie ups and artists across the country.

Gaurav S Karrir, the National Programming Head further reveals, “The prospect of a product change around was quite exciting. We took innovative ways like making Mr Mannki our mascot, mask inserts in newspapers, celeb led Apni Suno life changing stories and using Patrika power in digital, outdoor, print and tv to make people notice the new message of Apni Suno”.

Saurabh Bhandari, National Head Marketing, Patrika Group who has seen the radio product evolve over the years applauded team Tadka and shared his vision, saying “We at Patrika Group always believe to bring change in peoples life. Our endeavour FM Tadka's "apni suno" positioning is yet another step in same direction, there has been a deep study and long research behind this, we are confident listeners and our trade partners will continue their love n support to FM Tadka.”

Apart from a new positioning statement FM Tadka also sports a new logo indicating dialogue within for a positive change. Shades of blue pointing at freedom of expression. The core TG now is 16-30 with music starting from 2008 and the playlist focused on melody. FM Tadka's flagship Jaipur station now has a new team of RJs making the entire station live with focus on social impact plus technology and sports segments. With past identities like Solid Radio and Sounds Good having been part of the journey the radio brand is now evolving with the times.