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The final category of June 20, 2006 at Cannes Lions – ‘Media Lions’ – saw no Gold coming India’s way. But Leo Burnett won a Silver for Prerana in the sub-category Women, while Madison Communications bagged two Bronzes – one for P&G Home Products and the other for Cadbury.

Noor Fathima Warsia Jun 20, 2006 4:46 PM

It has been a day of mixed luck for Indian agencies at Cannes Lions on June 20, 2006. While India drew a blank in the Radio category, Outdoor put the smile back on Indian faces. O&M and Rediffusion DY&R bagged Outdoor Gold for Discovery Channel and Midland Bookshop, respectively, while Leo Burnett and Everest won a Bronze each for Dinodia Photo Library and Cancer Patients Aid Association, respectively.

Noor Fathima Warsia Jun 20, 2006 3:53 PM

With the FIFA World Cup being the talk of one and all around the world, soccer-crazy Kerala is doing its bit to be among the celebrations. A three-week long FIFA World Cup carnival, organised by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd, was kicked off on

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 12:53 PM

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar will head the jury for the short film festival of Sahara One Network’s Filmy. The channel had earlier announced its new initiative, Short Films, wherein talented filmmakers were invited to showcase their work. The festival that began on May 17, 2006, has received over 150 entries so far.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jun 20, 2006 7:20 AM

Unilever is planning to have 250 outlets for its recently launched two billion dollar Pond's International brand in india. It is following the company-retail model whereby it will be investing anywhere between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh per outlet.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:19 AM

The Rs 600-crore organised baby care segment, long dominated by names like Johnson & Johnson, has a new player. Marico Ltd has recently launched its baby care range under the ‘Sparsh’ brand name. The company had launched Sparsh baby oil in the South some time back, and now it is launching its products nationally.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jun 20, 2006 7:17 AM

Mauj Telecom has joined hands with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to launch an exclusive mobile portal on the Wimbledon tournament. This partnership has been facilitated by IMG Media. The multi-modal portal will be available on SMS, voice and WAP / GPRS.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:16 AM

Square Communications, Delhi has bagged the account of Fly Mobile, a part of the UK-based Meridian Group that has launched its flagship GSM phone brand ‘Fly’ in India, in a multi-agency pitch.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:15 AM

The advent of FM a few years has given the good old radio a new lease of life and the medium is staging a comeback. But experts feel that only accurate measurement methods combined with engaging content will get the radio the recognition that it deserves.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:15 AM

C. F. Moses, Senior VP - Sales, India TV, has resigned after a two-year stint. Informed sources said Moses is joining Shri Adhikari Brothers as President, Sales, for the Janmat and the soon-to-be launched Marathi channel ‘Mi Marathi’. Significantly, Moses is learnt to be taking along the entire sales team at India TV with him.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:13 AM

Day one of the International Advertising Festival at Cannes had good news for Indian agencies, who got 57 shortlists in all. The first set of shortlists was announced on June 19, 2006. O&M and McCann lead the Indian charge with 10 shortlists each, while Madison has emerged as the top Indian contender in the Media Lions shortlist.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:09 AM

Sanjay Gopalkrishnan will be handling the marketing strategy and branding communication for Hyundai Motor India. His last stint was with Mahindra and Mahindra as DGM-Advertising and Customer Relationship Management. Gopalkrishnan replaces Sanjeev Shukla, who quit Hyundai recently.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:07 AM

Dentsu Communications, Delhi, has appointed Sunil Kukreti as General Manager and head of the Delhi branch. Kukreti was heading Mudra Group’s agency, Interact Vision, in Delhi prior to joining Dentsu.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jun 20, 2006 7:05 AM

India couldn’t have asked for a better start to the Cannes Lions. Reliable sources have told exchange4media that JWT Chennai has struck Gold at the Promo Lions. The agency’s campaign for Kurkure spicy snack was the sole Indian entry in the Promo Lions category.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:02 AM

Syntech Informatics, the FM license holder from the North-East, which was facing disqualification for failing to comply with the CTI deadline, has signed the CTI agreement with BECIL after the I&B Ministry permitted it for the same. However, the appeal of the other player from the North-East, PCM Cement, which is also facing disqualification for the same reason, is under consideration.

exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2006 7:00 AM

Rediffusion DY&R is ecstatic. It got India its first-ever silver nomination in the Direct Lions category. Its work on Midland Book Shop got the coveted DM Silver at Cannes 2006.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jun 20, 2006 1:53 AM