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Preeti Vyas Giannetti has been invited to judge the prestigious New York Festivals (NYF). The invitation has come from NYF Executive Director Michael A. Demetriades.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 11:41 AM

Nokia India limited has started the Saral Mobile Sandesh – a facility that would enable customers to SMS each other in Hindi with any of the 24 models of Nokia phones. The company also has plans to launch new models this season called Communicator 9500 and the Fashion Range 7260, 7270, 7280.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 11:11 AM

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), it is learnt, studied the global scenario before making its controversial recommendation: that DTH providers must go in for non-discriminatory sharing of content across all distribution platforms.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:21 AM

In yet another surprise decision that bucks the trend of most FMCG companies increasing their advertising spends in 2004 to remain in the consumer's mind, Coca-Cola India has reduced its advertising spend between January and August this year by 20 per cent as compared with the same period last year.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:20 AM

HLL has come up with a new variant of its existent hair care product Clinic All Clear, named Clinic All Clear Total. Spokesperson of the company said the brand is being re-launched as Clinic All Clear Total. Film star Shahid Kapoor and ace drummer Shivamani will feature in the latest ad, developed by Lowe, that will hit the media soon.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:18 AM

Around 60 publications, across news and specialty categories, are awaiting foreign investment, according to sources. While most of these are English newspapers/magazines, regional publications are also making a pitch for foreign investment, it is learnt.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:17 AM

The importance of radio and Internet in today’s context is taking precedence over television and print media in terms of the content and quality of information. This seemed to be the common viewpoint of the media experts present at the conference on ‘Globalisation of media’.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:16 AM

Radio City Bangalore’s Programming Head, Suresh Venkat, has moved to CNBC Mumbai. Confirming the move, Venkat said that he will be part of the news channel’s English editorial team and a specific role was yet to be determined.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:15 AM

Hyundai Mobile – a unit of the South Korea-based Hyundai Corp, is planning to hit the Indian telecom market in 90 days. The Indian subsidiary, Hyundai India Telecom is aiming to clock one million sales in the first year of launch. Extensive promotional initiatives have been lined up.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:13 AM

Even as CNBC is all geared up to launch its Hindi business news channel, the English channel is making changes to ensure that it sustains the current market competition. The channel has decided to set changes in five of its current shows in addition to a new programme.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:10 AM

The Pitch anniversary issue that has just hit the stands has come out with the keenly awaited list of the ‘50 Most Powerful Persons in Marketing, Advertising and Media’ alongwith their profiles. Not only that, the magazine has chosen to mark its first anniversary by offering an invitation price of Rs 30.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:08 AM

Contract Advertising has spun off its consulting division - Core, as a separate agency, offering both consultancy and advertising functions. Core, will now work as an independent second agency to take care of conflicting accounts.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:06 AM

Ritu Raizada has joined Nestle India as Media Manager and would be heading the media services functions of the company. She was earlier with Yum! International, which runs the Pizza Hut and KFC chains.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:02 AM

While most at the helm of affairs at Balaji have had shorter tenures, Rajesh Pavithran who has resigned from his post of Chief Operating Officer, has six years to his credit.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 8:00 AM

The last few weeks saw a flurry of activities at the Britannia headquarters, as far as the appointment of the new CEO is concerned. All that has now culminated in Vinita Bali being appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer.

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 7:58 AM

“There are two reasons for the low awareness level among people. Firstly, people still carry the old image of IA in their minds, which is that of a government-run organisation. Secondly, there has been a lack of communication on our part in the past, especially in terms of inadequate advertising. However, changes are underway and the perception of IA will certainly change in the coming days.”

exchange4media Staff Nov 3, 2004 12:00 AM