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World Radio Day 2026: Celebrating the Timeless Voice That Continues to Evolve

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World Radio Day is a celebration of one of humanity’s most enduring and adaptable forms of communication. Recognised globally by UNESCO, the day honours radio’s role in shaping public dialogue, sharing stories, and bridging communities across borders.

From the early days of analogue broadcasting to today’s digital platforms and mobile-based streaming, radio has continuously reinvented itself. What once required bulky receivers and fixed frequencies is now accessible through smartphones, podcasts, and interactive audio platforms like Pocket FM. Despite rapid technological change, radio’s essence remains unchanged — a powerful medium capable of reaching audiences instantly, even in remote regions.

Over decades, radio has served as a trusted companion during moments of celebration and crisis alike. It has amplified music, nurtured regional languages, delivered breaking news, and provided a platform for diverse voices. In India and across the globe, radio continues to evolve with the integration of digital storytelling, on-demand content, and community engagement.

As audiences shift toward personalised listening experiences, broadcasters are embracing innovation while preserving the warmth and intimacy that define the medium. World Radio Day is not just a reflection on the past but a reminder that audio storytelling remains a dynamic force in the modern media landscape.

Entertainment

MTV to Shut Down All Remaining Global Music Channels by December 2025

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Entertainment Desk

MTV is preparing to shut down all of its remaining music channels worldwide by December 2025, marking one of the most transformative shifts in the brand’s four-decade history. What began in 1981 with the iconic debut of “Video Killed the Radio Star” is now giving way to a media landscape dominated entirely by streaming platforms. Paramount Skydance, MTV’s parent company, has confirmed plans to close channels including MTV Music, MTV Hits, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. Similar closures will also take place in France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Brazil, and Australia. The decision underscores how dramatically audience habits have shifted, with platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok replacing traditional music television as the primary mode of music discovery and consumption.

Over the past decade, MTV had already begun pivoting away from music programming, focusing instead on reality entertainment and digital content as linear viewership sharply declined. Advertising revenue for its music channels continued to fall, and the rise of on-demand audio and video platforms undermined the purpose of 24-hour scheduled music rotation. Industry reports note that this global shutdown represents the end of linear music TV as a mainstream format, closing the chapter on a broadcast model that shaped generations. With this transition, MTV’s global presence will now center on entertainment properties and digital platforms, further accelerating its evolution into a streaming-first brand. The shutdown not only concludes a significant era for the network but also symbolizes the broader transformation of the media and music landscapes worldwide.

Business

Ishq FM Sale Falls Through as TV Today Terminates Deal with CCAMPL

Tanisha Cardozo

The planned sale of TV Today Network’s FM radio business has collapsed after Creative Channel Advertising and Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (CCAMPL) withdrew from the agreement. The India Today Group-owned broadcaster has formally terminated its sale and advertising agreements with CCAMPL, ending a ₹20 crore deal that aimed to offload its Ishq FM operations in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.

The termination was confirmed via a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). According to the filing, CCAMPL issued a formal email on September 9, 2025, citing its inability to proceed with the proposed transaction. As a result, both the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and an Advertising Sales Agreement have been dissolved.

The MoU, signed earlier in 2025, was part of a broader strategy by TV Today to exit the FM broadcasting sector, following a Board resolution dated January 9, 2025. The deal was valued at ₹20 crore and was structured for completion in two tranches—₹10 crore at the time of signing and ₹10 crore upon deal closure, subject to regulatory clearances. CCAMPL was also engaged to act as an advertising sales agent for the FM stations, with professional fees attached.

TV Today had already received approval from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) to transfer its FM operations to its wholly owned subsidiary, Vibgyor Broadcasting Private Limited. The approval, issued on August 20, 2025, covered three Ishq FM stations broadcasting at 104.8 FM across Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

The company had earlier updated investors through multiple disclosures, noting progress and anticipated timelines. The transaction was expected to be completed by January 31, 2026, making CCAMPL’s sudden withdrawal a major disruption in the strategic shift away from FM radio.

The collapse of the deal underscores ongoing challenges in the FM radio industry, where revenues have come under pressure due to shifts in digital media consumption, advertising declines, and increased operating costs. For now, TV Today Network retains its radio assets under the Vibgyor brand, and its next steps in divesting or reimagining the business remain uncertain.