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TiVo a threat to ad industry?blur=25

A potential nightmare for the TV, ad and marketing industries may be closer to reality than commonly believed, and it's called TiVo. A top TiVo executive speaking at National Cable & Telecommunications Association convention in Chicago said, users of the

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:21 AM

P&G to split $256m German media budget between Mediacom, Stracom?blur=25

Procter & Gamble Co. has decided to split its $256 million German media planning budget, its biggest in Europe, between Bcom3 Group-owned Stracom, Frankfurt, and Grey Global Group's MediaCom, Duesseldorf. The appointment comes as a blow to the third agenc

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:20 AM

Zee plans to tap rural market?blur=25

Zee Telefilms LTD is planning a major strategy for tapping the rural market. The rural strategy will involve seeding rural areas aggressively with decoder boxes, at a lower price or on easy rentals. Zee is holding negotiations with multi-system and indepen

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:18 AM

429 m worldwide have Web access: Nielsen//NetRatings report?blur=25

According to the Nielsen//NetRatings Global Internet Trends report for the first quarter of 2001, about 429 million people in 27 nations have Internet access. The report states US and Canada still account for the largest proportion of the world's Internet

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:17 AM

Nike to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary?blur=25

Nike plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in India. A formal decision is yet to be taken on this. It is likely that the launch of Cole Haan, a premium leather footwear brand for both men and women, could be delayed till the new subsidiary is formed.

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:16 AM

Controversial hoardings of Tanishq removed in Patna?blur=25

Tanishq, withdrew its controversial advertisement in Patna, following protests by women organisations. The advertisement on hoardings read: “Vivah zewar shudh na ho to beti par kya guzregi? The controversial advertisement was displayed on hoardings located

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:15 AM

Zee's connectivity dips, woos consumers to hook-on?blur=25

As Zee bouquet goes digital and encrypted, it is facing problem in restoring connectivity. High subscription cost of Zee TV, delays in distribution of 'integrated receivers and decoders' and relatively low pull of other Zee channels are the reasons report

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:14 AM

CMM Music tie-up with PEN?blur=25

CMM Music Channel plans to enter into an agreement with Popular Entertainment Network (PEN) where the new partner will handle the channel’s content, equipment and manpower requirements. The revenues will be shared equally between CMM Broadcasting Network a

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:13 AM

Subscribers to resolve channel-cable imbroglio?blur=25

Even as broadcasters and cable operators continue to fight it out over the issue of under-declaration of subscriber homes, TV channels strongly believe that subscribers can play a crucial role in resolving the problem. With the Star and Zee channels going

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:12 AM

Zee poised to earn over Rs. 225 crores annually by turning pay: An exchange4media estimate?blur=25

With Zee Network turning digital, encrypted and pay, it’s estimated to earn over Rs. 225 crores from subscription revenues. Estimates are based on Zee TV, Zee Cinema and Zee News channels connectivity data as per NRS 2000 and the household subscription rat

exchange4media Staff Jun 14, 2001 8:11 AM