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According to the latest compilation done by TRAI, the subscriber base for telephony services continued to maintain a high growth pattern during September 2004. Around 2 million subscribers were added compared to 1.87 million subscribers in August 2004.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:25 AM

The Rs 2,263-crore global paints major Asian Paints Ltd is putting in place a new business strategy to generate additional revenues by licensing out its brands and technology. As part of a massive review of its global business, the company is taking a re-look at its operations across all its 29 plants, of which five are in India. It has now decided to exit markets which do not fit in with its strategy.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:25 AM

Beauty is not just skin deep. It’s about living life’s beautiful moments. This is the message that Pond’s wishes to convey through its latest contest — Pond’s Googly Woogly Queen. All you need to do is share your pleasant memories, anecdotes and interesting events to be the Googly Woogly Queen.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:24 AM

Even as the Centre studies the option of introducing conditional access system (CAS), a majority of people in metropolitan cities, except Mumbai, are not in favour of it, a government-supported survey has found.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:23 AM

The consumer electronics division of Philips India Limited hopes to break into the top four brands in the domestic consumer electronics industry during this Diwali season.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:21 AM

This year’s Effies focuses on the meaningful advertising that fetches successful returns from the marketplace. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 18 at Taj Land’s End, Mumbai. Experts appreciate Effies’ endeavour of making a foolproof selection procedure.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:21 AM

Though advertising in the Footwear Category in Print dropped by 7% in H1 2004 compared to H1 2003, overall advertising in this category in Print medium grew by 87% in 2003 compared to 2000. Liberty Shoes, Lakhani India and Relaxo Footwear were the Top Three advertisers during H1 2003 and H1 2004.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:18 AM

Chennai-based creative shop 1pointsize has secured a finalist nomination in the 2004 London International Advertising Awards – one of the most prestigious awards for creative excellence in advertising and design.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:17 AM

Indian radio industry is plagued by hordes of issues lying unresolved for years. There have been repeated commitments and deliberations at the government’s end but the on-ground scene remains in a standstill. exchange4media takes a look at the row involving the private FM players and the government.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:14 AM

Animation major Walt Disney India has entrusted Contract Advertising with its Rs 20-crore creative responsibility, while Maxus has bagged the media mandate (both planning and buying). Disney corporate communications cell has confirmed the development to exchange4media.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2004 8:13 AM