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Further to our News Flash earlier today, Group M in an official communiqué to exchange4media.com has confirmed the formation of a MindShare Fulcrum-like media outfit dedicated to LG Electronics business. The new outfit will be called WPP Team LG and based in Delhi.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 3:58 PM
LG Electronics’ hunt for a media AoR is over. Sources confirm that the company has finally decided to opt for Group M as its media AoR. Given that LG will be the second largest client in the Group M portfolio, a separate taskforce is likely to be created to service the business. The account size, as per industry estimates, is pegged at Rs 80 crore.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 10:33 AM
Strategic partnership is the way to go for the traditional broadcast community, to handle the challenge posed by multimedia. That was the consensus at a recent conference here on terrestrial and satellite broadcasting (BES Expo 2004). Tie-up with various delivery platforms is what industry experts suggested for broadcast companies.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:52 AM
High-definition television got delayed in entering the consumer market, mainly because of multiple standards, according to PanAmSat India project manager Dr R Ramani. Of late, some of the major broadcasters, including Discovery and ESPN, are delivering content in high-definition format.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:52 AM
Standard Chartered is to hold an international marathon along the coastline of South Mumbai on February 15, 2004. Besides celebrities, sportsmen and participants, the event will see 10 male and female athletes from the world’s top 40 marathoners vyi
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:51 AM
Rajasthan Patrika sees a big market in the making in the south even as the Chennai edition gets going. Hyderabad edition may be next on the agenda with the newspaper stepping on the expansion pedal.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:50 AM
The 'India Shining' campaign was not political. Ashutosh Khanna, COO, Grey Worldwide, is emphatic in stating this even as he bares his views on several other matters of interest. To know more, read this week's Dialogue.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:49 AM
Radio Mirchi, which is hosting the first ever ‘Mirchi Kaan Awards’ for excellence in radio advertising, has finalized the jury list and appointed Ernst & Young as its official notary and tabulators for the awards. The radio brand from Times Entertainment Network (India) Limited has roped in well-known names from the advertising industry as jury members. There are 13 jury members in all.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:48 AM
Q W Naqvi is back with TV Today. This time as News Director of Aaj Tak. Confirming his new appointment (at Aaj Tak) with exchange4media.com, Naqvi says, “I would be responsible for the entire editorial content of the channel.” Naqvi took on hi
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:45 AM
The "India Shining" campaign by the BJP-led NDA government, to stoke up the "feel good" factor, has been one of the most talked about and somewhat controversial campaigns by an Indian government in recent times. We at AdEx India, analyzed this campaign fu
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:44 AM
Valentine’s Day is round the corner and TV channels are all gearing up for the occasion. Zee Cinema has introduced a month of romance with <I>Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Maine Pyar Kiya, Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein, Road, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Qayamat Se Qayamat Se, Mujhse Dosti Karoge </I>and <I>Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hain</I>. Star Movies is telecasting four prized properties, <I>Shakesphere in love, Keeping the Faith, Moulin Rouge and Shallow Hall</I>. Star Gold telecasts <I>Titanic</I> in Hindi, while HBO airs <I>Head over Heels, Sweet November, Three to Tango, Mannequin on the Move and Notting Hill.</I>
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:43 AM
A quick search through the encyclopaedia and the thesaurus to find a synonym for Onida comes to naught. The word, nonetheless, conjure up the image of ‘may cause envy’ — thanks to consistent communication in that direction. Smiles V Chan
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:42 AM
It's official now. Come May 1, and the total ban on advertising of cigarettes and tobacco products will come into effect. From the same day smoking in public places and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors would become an offence.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:40 AM
Aircel, promoted by the Sterling Infotech group, bought 79.24 per cent stake in RPG Cellular Services in December 2003. It now holds a cellular license in Chennai as well as Rest of Tamilnadu (ROTN). Industry estimates suggest that Sterling Infotech has b
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 6:39 AM
When we started in 1979, this industry did not exist. We invented express services in India. We have always held a dominant position in the market. With our services and substantial investments in every aspect, whether brand, infrastructure or people, we continue to dominate the market. We have seen this industry evolve and we have evolved with it.
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2004 12:00 AM
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