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Bad news and bad news on black Thursday for WPP Group, the world’s number two advertising and marketing conglomerate. Coinciding with the revelation of a six per cent fall in Q3 revenues, Sir Martin Sorrell learned that Britain's Takeover Panel had rejecte

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:14 AM

Britannia Industries has decided in principle to acquire 49 per cent stake of Snacko Bisc (P) Limited along with the trademark, ‘Nutrine’ and other trade marks along with the copyrights and designs. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:14 AM

Balaji Telefilms Limited registered a net profit of Rs 66.24 million on net sales of Rs 236.20 million in the results announced for the second quarter ended 30 September 2001.

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:13 AM

Star Plus has signed a licensing agreement with BBC Worldwide for the format of the popular game show ‘The Weakest Link’. The Indian version will be Hindi and will be produced by BBC Worldwide in association with Synergy Production and Siddhartha Basu.

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:12 AM

The Revenue Department has ruled that commission paid to advertising agencies will not be included in the value of taxable service in respect of broadcasting services. The Broadcasting companies had made a representation to the finance ministry claiming th

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:11 AM

Doordarshan has bagged the prestigious Commonwealth Programme Award 2001 for the Social Action Television programme for its leprosy awareness and prevention campaign that was carried out in 1999-2000.

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:11 AM

Sony Entertainment Television (SET) has decided to pull out of its $17 million deal with WorldTel to telecast cricket match from Bangladesh. The WorldTel has threatened to sue SET over non-payment of advances totalling $0.75 million for coverage of these m

exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2001 9:10 AM