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Real Image Media Technologies has been stretching its presence with Q Jam, its version of a branded digital jukebox, in over 110 outlets across 16 cities. Real Image has carried out this exercise jointly with MTV India. It has set up Q Jam jukeboxes at outlets of Café Coffee Day, Amorettos, Mark Pie0, Komalas restaurants in the South, Megabowl and Reliance Web World.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:59 AM

Lucknow-headquartered media, aviation and financial conglomerate Sahara India is making a foray into the IT industry. The group has inked a deal with Sahara Computers of South Africa to launch PCs, servers, laptops and peripherals in Indian market. Group chairman Subrata Roy says Rs 750 crore will be invested in the project over the next three years.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:59 AM

Nokia will launch the ‘N-Gage QD Challenge Mobile Gaming Championship’ on September 14, says Gautam Advani, Multimedia Business Director. The contest will cover 47 cities across the country and will consist of Bronze, Silver and Gold phases. The winner will be crowned India’s mobile gaming icon in October 2004 and walk away with a prize of Rs 10 lakh.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:57 AM

Cadbury India is eyeing the chewing gum market, and is evaluating the possibility of bringing in some of the brands from Warner Lambert's international kitty.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:57 AM

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd said that the company would pursue all legal options available in the light of recent interim relief to Dabur India.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:56 AM

Walt Disney chief executive officer Michal Eisner said he planned to resign in 2006 after two decades in the media giant. He said this in an interview published by The Wall Street Journal.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:55 AM

Bombay High Court has asked only Zee Telefilms and ESPN-STAR Sports to submit fresh bids for the four-year telecast rights to cricket matches in India. But legal and media experts point out that if there’s a rebidding process, other broadcasters should also be allowed to participate.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:54 AM

Two-wheeler major LML has roped in actor Shahrukh Khan as brand ambassador for the complete Freedom range of motorcycles. TVC on Freedom Topper, made by Prahlad Kakkar and featuring Khan, is on air. Print campaign and BTL initiatives to follow soon.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:53 AM

With the launch of Getz, India’s first Euro-style premium hatchback, Hyundai Motor India is ready to take on the competition. Getz has two variants -- GL and GLS -- which have been priced at Rs 4,50,000 and Rs 4,75,000 (ex-showroom) respectively in Delhi. The car is positioned between the B and C segment.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:52 AM

Devjyoti Barooah has put in his papers at RK Swamy/BBDO and will be joining Everest Integrated Communications as Creative Head, Delhi. Barooah has more than 12years’ experience in agencies such as McCann Erickson, Mudra, Trikaya-Grey, Rediffusion DY&R and RK Swamy/BBDO.

exchange4media Staff Sep 11, 2004 8:51 AM