`Date-wise News`

International: Allied Domecq shifts $478m ad and DM business in global realignment

Liquor manufacturer Allied Domecq has overhauled its global ad and direct marketing roster, shifting business worth around $478 million. Effective November 1, the realignment – instigated by chief marketing officer Kim Manley – sees several agencies pick u

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:50 AM

Sandeep Goyal elected director of NATAS

Zee Telefilms group broadcasting CEO Sandeep Goyal has been elected director of the International Council of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The US-based body represents broadcasting businesses from around the world and has 90 directo

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:49 AM

Doordarshan receives ten bids for overseas distribution

Doordarshan has received ten bids for distribution and marketing of DD World channel overseas through cable networks and also through the DTH platform.

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:48 AM

BBC to create single international news, information services division

BBC has decided to create integrated international news and information division, bringing together BBC World Service and BBC World. The aim is to create a clear, coordinated presence in the international market and improve services.

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:48 AM

Pentamedia Graphics reports 49 per cent fall in net profit

Pentamedia Graphics has reported a 49 per cent fall in net profit to Rs 13.05 crore for the second quarter ended September 2001, as against Rs 25.80 crore during the corresponding period last year. Total sales and services dipped by 26 per cent to Rs 99.80

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:47 AM

indya.com slashes 80 per cent of staff, to refocus business

The STAR Group has decided to rewrite the business model of Indya.com and pack off about 80 per cent of its workforce including the CEO, Mr Sunil Lulla. The transition of the management is expected to take place over the next one month. Mr Sunil Rajshekar,

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:46 AM

Doordarshan invite bids for cricket coverage in India

Doordarshan has sought bids from Indian and foreign production houses for live television production of cricket matches to be conducted under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The successful bidder will have to provide a minimum of 17

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:45 AM

STAR hopes to make it big in UK with KBC

With Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) ending its first full week in UK, STAR TV is hoping that it will hit the jackpot with Britain’s two million Asians. KBC’s UK entry, complete with British Indian contestants from London, Birmingham and Preston comes 16 month

exchange4media Staff Nov 1, 2001 8:44 AM