Date-wise News

Rajiv Verma, who has over 24 years of cross-sector experience with reputed companies like Hindustan Lever, Nestle and Whirlpool, is joining Hindustan Times as CEO.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 11:50 AM

Eureka Forbes Ltd, is planning to enter the cookware segment soon. The company is currently test marketing the new imported range in Pune which is being promoted on a good health and hygiene platform.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:32 AM

In a significant boost to Doordarshan's proposed direct-to-home service, Sun Network has agreed to let two of its channels, including its flagship Tamil channel Sun TV, be part of DD's bouquet. Malayalam general entertainment channel Surya TV will be the other Sun Network channel to feature on the DTH platform.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:32 AM

The Rs 100-crore Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine India Pvt. Ltd (ADSWL) plans to soon launch its international brands of tequila and scotch in India. Managing Director Harish Moolchandani says the new brands, Sauza Tequila and Ballantines Scotch, will be launched in October 2004.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:31 AM

The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry may be facing a slowdown, but people movement within it is far from slow. Or is it that the sector slowdown is causing the churn?

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:30 AM

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced a cut in the prices of its low-end shampoo brand, Rejoice, by over 20 per cent.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:29 AM

Following the change in government at the Centre, the much-awaited reshuffle in Doordarshan has finally been made into effect. As a consequence of the shake up, over a dozen senior-level Doordarshan officials have been affected.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:29 AM

Leading Bengali daily Sambad Pratidin will host the fifth edition of Srijon Samman International Award, the most prestigious recognition for Bengali advertising, on August 14. Majority of national creative agencies are vying for the honours, including entries from Bangladesh.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:28 AM

Four more senior management officials are making a move from DD News, leaving the top echelon almost vacant. Interestingly, most of the ex-Aaj Tak officials who headed for DD News early this year, are on a U-turn.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:27 AM

Radio was for long considered as a “passive” media option, good enough to reach just 8-10% of potential audience. But, thanks to FM stations, the potential of Radio as a reach medium today is as high as Print, if not more, in Delhi and Mumbai. And, the average time spent listening to Radio is as good as average TV viewing time.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:26 AM

Not only Aaj Tak is adding more to its people resources but there are changes lined up in its content part as well, which will make their mark in September. New programming initiatives are aimed to strengthen the brand.

exchange4media Staff Jul 28, 2004 8:25 AM