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International: WPP results show ad agencies weathering recession better than marketing services

WPP Group reported August 20 revenues up more than 3% in constant currency in the first half of the year. WPP reported pretax profit up 80% to #247.6 million ($356 million) in the six months to June 30, on 65% higher revenue of $2.87 billion compared to th

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:56 AM

Ice cream war heats up in Delhi

Having fought each other in Mumbai and Chennai, the two ice cream majors Hindustan Lever Ltd (HLL) and Gujarat Cooperative Milk and Marketing Federation (GCMMF), are gearing up to take the pricing war to Delhi this week. HLL plans to launch softy kiosks un

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:55 AM

Britannia ties up with Aamir Khan Productions to promote Tiger brand

Britannia Industries has tied-up with Aamir Khan Productions for a consumer promotion to spur the volume growth of its Tiger brand. The promotional offer gives the consumer a special “Britannia Lagaan Booklet” in return for a purchase of a 75 to 100 gram p

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:54 AM

Sachin to endorse Fiat’s Palio

Sachin Tendulkar will now be the “brand champion” for Fiat’s world car, the Palio, which will be launched in India in the third week of September. Sachin will endorse the Italian brand for a period of two years and the deal is worth Rs 12 crores.

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:53 AM

FIPB approves issue of fresh equity shares by Broadcast Worldwide to Mauritius firm

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has approved the proposal of Broadcast Worldwide to issue fresh equity shares totalling Rs 3.6 crores to the Mauritius-based Crombie International. The Rs 10 shares will be placed with Crombie International at

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:52 AM

Over 50 companies owe Doordarshan Rs 182 croresABCL, Nimbus, HTA & Pritish Nandy Communications among the 50 companies

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Information and Broadcasting Minister, Sushma Swaraj, while replying to Parliament question, said that over 50 companies owe a total of Rs 182 crores to Doordarshan as on July 31, 2001. Prominent among them are, ABCL, Nimbus, Pritish Nandy Communications,

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:52 AM

Zee TV to spend Rs 15 crores for marketing its programmes

Zee TV will be relying on a host of daily soaps, game shows and Ekta Kapoor’s women-oriented serial at 9.30 p.m. on weekdays as it re-launches the channel. The channel plans to spend Rs 15 crores, spread over a month on promotion of new programmes.

exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2001 7:51 AM