Reliance Broadcast ropes in Abraham Thomas as CEO

MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network (RBN), which operates private FM brand Big FM, has appointed Abraham Thomas as its CEO.

The position has been vacant since Tarun Katial moved to ZEE5, the video-on-demand service of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, as CEO.

Thomas comes with over two decades of experience across print, radio, TV and digital media. He has previously worked with Radio City, Red FM, Indian Express, Sony, Astro Broadcast and MTV.


“Audio entertainment is ever evolving and players are bringing formats that are new and engaging to drive listenership and enhance advertiser relationships. Big FM's programmatic and tech-driven developments paired with content marketing offerings by Big Thwink, support the objective of pushing more original content and innovative brand integrated campaigns across platforms. In an evolving era where audiences are consuming audio content across multiple platforms, I am excited to join this evolving business and be a part of the successful transformation and growth that lies ahead,” Thomas said.

At RBN, he will take forward the mantle of driving meaningful partnerships, enhancing multi-platform reach, brand integrations, developing original content and music led programming and digital campaigns.