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Radio City gets U.P. groovin’, hitting the Agra Metro tracks
Mumbai: Radio City, India’s leading radio network, proudly announces its latest collaboration with Agra Metro Rail, solidifying its position as a key player in enhancing the urban commute experience. The official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony is imminent, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Agra’s metro travel. Radio City’s commitment to delivering unparalleled entertainment will ensure a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for commuters throughout their journeys.
With this expansion, Radio City aims to strengthen its promise of delivering top-notch entertainment to Agra Metro commuters as well. The exclusive content feed, set to go live in March, will encompass a diverse range of programs, music, and engaging segments tailored to cater to the unique preferences of Agra’s vivacious audience. Radio City’s footprint in metro hubs now expands to Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, and Noida Metro, showcasing its commitment to enhancing the daily commute experience for millions of commuters across the country.
With this initiative, Radio City anticipates broadening its mission to bringing joy and entertainment to every corner of the nation. Radio City CEO Ashit Kukian also commented, “Since our inception, Radio City has been the go-to Indian music destination, building deep connections with millions of our listeners through premier partnerships and providing unique content. We’re excited again to disclose our collaboration with the Agra Metro, extending the joy of entertainment to more commuters. Recognizing the metro as a prime avenue to connect, we see this as a strategic branding move to captivate a broader audience and stand strong in the market. Envisioning exceptional experiences for Agra Metro passengers, this alliance seeks to maintain Radio City’s strong market position by creatively delivering content.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
