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The effects of the U.S. economic slowdown are starting to be felt in Europe, Asia and Latin America, said WPP Group's Chairman-CEO Martin Sorrell. Speaking at the company's annual meeting in London, Mr. Sorrell said revenue growth has been affected by "the

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:10 AM

Unilever expects to maintain advertising and promotion at around 14.9% of sales in the second quarter, the same as a year ago, despite declining media costs in Europe and the U.S., said Howard Green, head of investor relations. Overall, Unilever expects sa

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:09 AM

Hindustan Lever Limited with the launch of Sunsilk Pro-Colour — its new hair colour product, hopes to increase the growth of the Rs 40-crore hair colour market in India from the current 20 per cent to 23 per cent by 2002-end. The product is a brand extensi

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:08 AM

Zee Network is still keen on bidding for the prime-time slots on state-owned Doordarshan’s Metro channel, after Prasar Bharati re-invited bids last week. Zee’s renewed interest comes at a time when the other contenders—HFCL Nine Broadcasting, Star as well

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:07 AM

MTV India has taken over the operations of MTVIndia.com—a joint venture between MTV Asia and Asiacontent. Mr. Alex Kuruvilla managing director, MTV Asia who will be responsible for all day-to-day operations, will now head the site. The erstwhile MTVIndia.c

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:06 AM

FM radio licensees in the private sector are likely to get a government nod within five weeks for setting up temporary radio stations in metros. The proposal has yet to get a clearance from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:05 AM

The US-based satellite audio and multi-media service provider, World Space plans to expand its operations in India soon. Apart from the already existing languages, the company is planning to offer its services in other Indian languages and also start data

exchange4media Staff Jun 26, 2001 8:03 AM