National, 27 August 2019: 93.5 RED FM, one of the largest and most awarded private radio networks, has collaborated with newly launched free-to-air music & musical entertainment channel ShowBox – Apna Music, Apna Swag, to curate two new TV shows called ‘Box Café’ and ‘Superhits With Drama Queen Swati’. The chat show ‘Box Café’ is an afternoon café look show and ‘Superhits With Drama Queen Swati’ is a musical feature of superhit songs. RED FM’s association with ShowBox is yet another step towards creating engaging content for the audience.
The ‘Box Café’ chat show will be set in a casual lounge with RED FM RJs and ShowBox anchor sharing views on music, films, social media, culture and much more. Another show, ‘Superhits With Drama Queen Swati’ will feature compilation of super-hit songs anchored by RJ Swati. ShowBox aims to reinvigorate the current music scenario with a range of innovative programming, along with providing a platform for local music and independent musicians. Available on all major distribution channels including Airtel Digital TV, TATA Sky, Dish TV, and Videocon DTH, it offers quality music content in Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, and other Indian languages.
Commenting on the launch, Nisha Narayanan, COO & Director, RED FM & Magic FM, said, “We are always on a lookout to engage with our audiences in an exciting manner. We found synergies in the content that ShowBox is planning to create along with our RJs. The association with ShowBox is a step forward in taking the brand synergies ahead. We look forward to this collaboration and create content that defines both the brands in an edgy and creative manner.”
Speaking on the tie up, Rajat Uppal, National Marketing Head, said, “One of the key brand pillars of a Contemporary Hit Radio station like RED FM is the superhit music we play. With ShowBox positioned around the popular & hit music, we saw strong brand synergies. Together we plan to create interesting marketing initiatives and content that is not only relevant but also helps in building a strong connect with our audiences.”
Speaking on the tie-up, Rajiee M Shinde, CEO, ShowBox said, “We, at ShowBox thrive on creating ground-breaking content that connects with audiences nationally and are delighted to collaborate with RED FM to create unique and engaging shows for our audiences.”
Today, content is rapidly affecting the consumption patterns of the viewers and most content platforms are constantly innovating to boost traffic on their channels. ShowBox is a 24x7 music television channel which promotes the idea of celebrating India’s desi swag. With RED FM and ShowBox coming together, both the shows will suitably cater to the evolving tastes and preferences of the audience.
About 93.5 RED FM:
We are Irreverent; we are young, cool and trendy. We are the voice of today’s Millennial. We are one of the largest radio networks in the country. We are RED FM. Based on the internationally successful CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio) format we play only Super Hit music. With the brand philosophy and attitude that is ‘Bajaate Raho!’ at RED FM we always speak up for the right, for the people. Our listeners are at the heart of everything we do and so we are called the ‘station for expression’ by establishing an emotional connect with them. We do things differently; we don’t follow the herd and its testament to the fact that RED FM boasts of over 380 award winning campaigns including BEST BRAND, BEST FM STATION & BEST RJs.
About ShowBox:
ShowBox is a 24-hours national music channel that celebrates our country’s musical diversity through a variety of genres with one mantra ‘Apna Music, Apna Swag’. It is a youth-focused music destination on Indian TV that celebrates our desiness of Bharat. ShowBox resonates with the youth because it connects to their idea of music - something that’s pure fun and feels awesome. We offer flavoured music in Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi and other Indian languages. ShowBox is the ultimate destination of swag with a rich trove of music and musical entertainment. The real Swagistaan of India!
