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Kids channel, Cartoon Network, which commenced operations in the Indian market in 1995 recorded a 40 per cent growth in ad sales revenue on year-on-year basis during the period 2003 and 2004.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 5:47 PM

In the stock markets, one man can make or break the movement of the share prices! For the last few days, it’s two men, Rajdeep Sardesai and Sameer Manchanda and the companies in question are Television Eighteen (TV 18) India and NDTV.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 5:43 PM

Details on the forthcoming news channel from the Times Group is falling in place. News and information provider Reuters Group Plc has said in a statement issued in London this morning that it would take a 26 per cent stake in The Times Global Broadcasting Co. Ltd., a unit of the The Times Group. The initiative is a part of Reuters’ drive to build up its consumer media business.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 12:11 PM

National Geographic will sizzle this summer with Ajay Devgun, Vivek Oberoi, John Abhraham and long legged beauties Esha Deol and Lara Dutta exploring the 'wilds' with Kaal Special-Mysteries of the Deep Jungle.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:31 AM

Seventeen is one of the largest selling magazine for teens in the world and has been in the news in India recently for having the made-over Jassi as their latest cover girl. Preeta Sukhtankar, who has significant experience from The Sunday Observer, Elle and MTV behind her, has now taken over the position of Associate Publisher, Seventeen magazine.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:30 AM

Deccan Chronicle, the Hyderabad-based English daily, has chosen OAP India (Outdoor Advertising Professionals) to handle its outdoor advertising duties in Chennai. While OAP India handled the IPO campaign for the publication, Madison Outdoor Media (MOMS) handled the Chennai launch campaign that followed. The publication launched its Chennai edition on March 28, and Madison continues to handle its creative duties.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:26 AM

Raj TV has now announced the launch of a current affairs-based show in its erstwhile news time slot. Bimbangal, the new show, which goes on air from April 25, will be a half hour show, in the 07:30 pm slot, Monday to Saturday. It has roped in V Chandrasekaar, Chief of Operations of production house Min Bimbangal as Executive Vice-President - Programming & Production.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:25 AM

Shashi Sharma has bagged the prestigious Emmy for outstanding coverage of an anticipated news story, Joel Steinberg Prison Release, at 48th Annual New York Emmy Awards gala at the Waldorf Astoria. Sharma works for the Tribune Broadcasting's WPIX Channel 11, the New York affiliate of the WB Television Network.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:24 AM

Prasar Bharati is aiming at augmenting its revenues and has set itself the target of touching the Rs 1,000-crore mark during the current financial year (2005-2006).

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:23 AM

In its sixth year, IIFA has changed its telecast platform and would be aired on Star Plus. The venue this year is Amsterdam but the most interesting feature of the awards this year is the inclusion of 'FICCI - IIFA Global Business Forum'.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:22 AM

Lowe's initiative 'FACES' explores the changing mind of the married, urban woman. Lowe India's COO Pranesh Misra explains that the objective of this study is to better understand consumers across Asia.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:21 AM

Print advertising in this category witnessed a dip every year across 2000-04 except in 2003, when there was a very high growth of 54 per cent. Sahara Entertainment was the top advertiser in Print media in 2004, followed by Sony. Publications in Maharashtra got the maximum advertising.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:20 AM

As the Information and Broadcasting Ministry is working on allowing a 20 per cent FDI in the private FM space, the ban in news and current affairs programmes still stays. While Prashant Pandey, COO, Radio Mirchi, says there are still miles to go before the actual implementation begins, Sumantra Dutta, former CEO of Radio City, feels that 20 per cent FDI still falls short of the 26 per cent that is allowed in other sectors.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:19 AM

Tobacco and liquor companies have been selling a range of products from audio cassettes and CDs to darting kits, golf accessories and water under existing brand names. But the I&B Ministry is evidently trying to put a can on surrogate advertising once again.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:18 AM

Chennai-based confectionery major Nutrine has chosen Rediffusion DYR and G3 Communications to handle the creative duties of two of its brands. The estimated spend of Rs10 crore on the two brands will be split equally, according to the company. Rediffusion will handle the 'Maha Lacto' brand, and G3 will be responsible for 'Eclairs'.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:17 AM

Joining in with other financial players on the lookout for new agencies, State Bank of India is also in the process of finalising its advertising partner. Even as a clear indication on the ad spends couldn't be obtained, industry sources peg the account in the Rs 25-30 crore region.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:16 AM

The impending launch of DNA in Mumbai has set alarm bells ringing in the Old Lady of Bori Bunder. Sensing the threat of poaching, TOI has been quick to announce a complex 'Intrapreneurship Awards' scheme to retain its senior hands. In addition, a large chunk of the Mumbai editorial staffers have been showered with mid-year special increments up to 30 per cent.

exchange4media Staff Apr 25, 2005 7:15 AM