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Dentsu Media Palette has announced the appointment of Takashi Koyanagi as Executive Vice-president. Koyanagi is on secondment from Dentsu Inc, Tokyo. He will be based at New Delhi and report to Sharat Jain, CEO, Dentsu Media Palette.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 11, 2006 5:06 PM

With a penetration of nearly 16 per cent, FM radio has grown by 1.9 per cent. This is despite a marginal decline in sale of radio and transistor sets. Radio Mirchi has registered the highest listenership among private FM stations.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 11, 2006 9:22 AM

Google has acquired YouTube, the consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos through the Net, for $1.65 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction. Following the acquisition, YouTube will operate independently to preserve its successful brand and passionate community.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:18 AM

In an effort to operate more like a big web publisher, MTV Networks is reorganizing its digital-sales staff to sell horizontally against a predetermined set of psychographic groups: kids/family, men/gamer enthusiasts and youth/music.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:18 AM

By now most magazine and newspaper publishers will tell you they have answered the digital revolution's call by transforming their sales reps into brand strategists from parochial media advocates of either print or web. But in reality, a team of brand strategists doesn't always fill the bill.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:17 AM

Even before the festive mood getting into full swing, automakers are having a ball. Industry sales figures for September indicate that automakers are up for a gala time.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:16 AM

Reckitt Benckiser India's engagement with new, niche and far-from-mature FMCG categories seems to be on the rise.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:15 AM

Hindi daily Nai Dunia is gearing up to launch its Raipur edition. The new offering is slated to be launched on October 13. With this, the daily will add a fourth edition to its roster. At present, the paper has editions in Indore, Bhopal and Gwalior.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:15 AM

Bobby Bedi-promoted entertainment company Kaleidoscope has announced a strategic partnership with ABP. The partnership will capitalise on both companies’ strengths to create original content across media by producing high quality content for filmed entertainment, TV, mobile and the Internet.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:14 AM

The International Advertising Association (IAA) has called for entries for the annual global advertising competition, IAA Dentsu InterAd XI Global Student Competition. The competition, held for university students across the world, selects its World Champion after two judging rounds – regional and international.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 11, 2006 9:13 AM

After venturing into the Middle East, the US, Canada and Australia, Amrita TV will now be available in European countries. The Malayalam satellite channel has inked an agreement with Terra Group, London which would carry the channel via Hotbird, and deliver round-the-clock programmes and news in the European countries.

Judy Franko Oct 11, 2006 9:12 AM

The CASBAA Convention 2006, to be held from October 24-27, is poised to shed light on using advancements in digital technologies to maximise the value of newly-available communications bandwidth for sophisticated brand development, innovative marketing and premium content.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:11 AM

Pritpal Singh has joined RK Swamy BBDO as Vice President. He will be reporting to Ajit Shah, Executive Director, Delhi and will be primarily handling Sony, Ministry of Tourism, Indian, Orient Tiles, and Singer, besides pitching for new business. Singh’s last stint was with Saatchi & Saatchi as an Associate VP.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:10 AM

Telecom major Aircel has appointed Jagdish Kini as Group Chief Executive Officer. Kini will be joining Aircel on November 1, 2006 and is expected to spearhead the company’s pan-India expansion plans.

Judy Franko Oct 11, 2006 9:10 AM

Findings of the I-Cube report, released by IAMAI, reveal that 32 per cent active users on the Internet use it for gathering information and conducting researches. This figure has risen since 2001 and is higher than the present usage figures for email and chat.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 11, 2006 9:09 AM

In order to give retail as well as institutional investors the best coverage during the earnings season, the TV18 network has brought about the first major editorial integration under the CNBC Universe stable. The earnings coverage on the network will now be integrated under the India Earnings Umbrella.

exchange4media Staff Oct 11, 2006 9:07 AM

Cartoon Network announced its plans to launch a Pan-Asia search for next generation cartoons, titled Snaptoons, in a bid to create original content for the channel. The shortlisted animation entries will be developed and shown on the Asia-Pacific feeds of the channel.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 11, 2006 9:05 AM

Sony Pictures Entertainment India has enhanced focus on various revenue streams in the Indian region. These include theatrical business, TV licensing, home entertainment, digital assets licensing and producing Bollywood movies.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 11, 2006 9:03 AM

Looking at television media consumption in the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) Round 2 – C&S households have grown by 4.3 per cent and while the DD Network is strong on all counts, STAR Plus leads on the satellite channels score.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 11, 2006 9:01 AM

The Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2006 Round 2 has been announced and the report card shows a decline in readership for dailies on the whole. While Dainik Jagran is the No. 1 publication among language dailies and The Times of India leads the English pack.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 11, 2006 9:01 AM

The fate of magazines, as per the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2006 Round 2 isn’t much different than what it was in Round 1. Magazines have registered a drop in readership. Saras Salil is the largest read language magazine, while India Today is the highest read English magazine.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 11, 2006 9:00 AM