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Amway India, with an annual turnover of over Rs. 636 crore, is launching several new products in the months to come. Top of the list is going to be the men's grooming range called Dynamite, which will be unveiled between June and August.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:32 AM

Candico, the Rs 125-crore Indian confectionery major, has adopted a new strategy to grab market share -- going 'back to basics.' The company has also made a change in its branding strategy.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:31 AM

United Global Com has announced the acquisition of Zone Vision, a leading international broadcaster and distributor of thematic television channels including Reality TV. This acquisition is likely to have repercussions in India as Zee Turner distributes Reality TV in the country.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:30 AM

While the IT sector recorded a whopping 237 per cent increase in television advertising in 2004, the maximum growth was witnessed in the Laptops/Notebooks segment. The top advertiser last year was Intel, followed by IBM.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:29 AM

Due to the current situation in regards to radio licensing, FM stations don't generate enough revenues to spend on traditional forms of marketing. Consequently, the only way these brands can build themselves is through barter deals and tie-ups.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:23 AM

Andhra Jyothi, one of the three Telugu dailies from Andhra Pradesh with ABC authenticated figures, has attributed the rise in its circulation to quality editorial content and good marketing promotions.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:23 AM

Manoj Sharma, Senior General Manager, India Today Group, handling the India Today mega brand, has quit the organisation after 14 and a half years and will be joining CNBC as Head- Sales, North & East.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:22 AM

Completely dubbed in English, Animax features works by some of Japan's top producers and studios which include global successes such as Astroboy, Gundam and Dragonball. While initially, Animax started with around 12 million households, it has now extended its distribution to around 14 million.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:20 AM

The Oscars are here again and movie channels are all set to make sure they are making the maximum of the event. The objective is two-fold for the channels. One to live up to the promise of giving viewers a wholesome Hollywood experience and second to give the viewership numbers a little boost.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:19 AM

Sony Entertainment Television has roped in a new hand to take care of its digital division. Kaushal Modi joins the Network from STAR India. Modi would be reporting to Network’s COO, N P Singh.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:18 AM

Tamil entertainment channel Jaya TV, will soon have a sibling. The channel would be news-based, offering infotainment content and news bulletins round the clock, according to Murali Raaman, Vice-President, Programmes & Operations, Jaya TV.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:16 AM

As part of its long-term expansion strategy and in an effort to reward performance, the Rs 1700-crore Dainik Bhaskar group is consolidating state-level management by appointing State Heads.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:16 AM

Raj TV has entrusted RMG David Chennai with the creative duties of handling its brand makeover, following a four-way pitch among Maitri, WOC, 5th Estate and RMG. The account moves from Mudra.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:15 AM

Help Concert was the first ever television industry initiative when 15 channels blocked off six hours of their programming to telecast the event for benefit of the Tsunami victims. The event was sold by the STAR India sales team and according to the industry experts it has delivered as per expectations.

exchange4media Staff Feb 21, 2005 7:14 AM