Date-wise News

The Times of India group has launched a fortnightly auto supplement titled ‘Auto Mania’, with The Economic Times in Chennai. The group hopes to take forward the four-page feature as a weekly soon, even as it is plans more niche add-ons.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau Feb 2, 2006 8:21 AM

Top-level churn at the two cola giants continues. In an unexpected move, Ajit Yadav, Pepsi India's head (legal & regulatory affairs), has left. He is tipped to be replaced by the company's erstwhile legal honcho Parvez Billimoria, who has been recalled after four years.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:19 AM

Fernando Vega Olmos, president, VegaPlmosPonce, Argentina & Unilever Worldwide Creative Director (Lowe) has been is this year's Outdoor Jury President, the organisers of the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival announced on Wednesday.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:18 AM

February will be a veritable feast for cine lovers with HBO and STAR Movies announcing their plans to tap the Valentine’s Day and Oscar fever. Both channels have lined up several movies to suit every viewer’s taste.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 2, 2006 8:16 AM

It’s that time of the year again when the world sees ‘red’, albeit in the shape of hearts, when card companies look forward to a surge in sales, and a thousand romances bloom to a different commercial beat. And adding to the Valentine’s Day spirit are FM radio stations, which are planning to woo listeners with special shows and contests.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:10 AM

Reflecting the growing importance of its female customers, Raymond has decided to focus more on this section under its pret line Be. The change in the strategy is part of the overall plan to double the Be turnover from the current Rs 9 crore in a year.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:08 AM

CNN International is all set to launch a new on-air design on February 6, 2006, shedding all elements of cluttered screens and heavy graphics to better serve the needs of the channel’s global viewers. It includes new news graphics, navigation and promotion elements, opening title animations, a new logo and new music.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:07 AM

The TV Today Network has registered a net profit of Rs 8.56 crore in the quarter ending December, 2005, as compared to Rs 4.78 crore last year during the same quarter. The channel has mopped up total income of Rs 46.98 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:04 AM

BEI Confluence is out to expand its presence and the focus at present is high on the western operations. BEI Confluence has just appointed a Senior Vice-President (West), a Media Controller and some other members to its team in Mumbai. It also has major international plans that will be revealed soon.

Noor Fathima Warsia Feb 2, 2006 8:03 AM

ADVERTISING rates for the residual inventory of the forthcoming one-day international (ODI) matches between India and Pakistan are set to go up by 30-40 per cent.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 8:01 AM

Radio Mirchi is bolstering up its top management. Nandan Srinath, Regional Director for North, has become COO, Radio Mirchi. Sharath Chandra, hitherto EVP-Marketing and Brand Development, is now COO-International Operations.

Noor Fathima Warsia Feb 2, 2006 7:57 AM

MTV Network has appointed P9 Integrated as their sole concessionaires for marketing entertainment properties and representing MTV in the entertainment industry. The deal includes exclusive rights of selling MTV for film marketing, music promotions, home video, live events and other related activities.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 7:56 AM

Radio City has evolved from ‘City bajao’ to ‘City mein kho jao’ by unveiling a new brand campaign that will support its promise to differentiate the radio station through innovative content, interactivity with listeners and great music.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 2, 2006 7:53 AM

Matters are far from over in the spat between STAR India and India TV following the ‘Breaking News’ exposé done by the latter on January 26, 2006 about alleged manipulations in shortlisting candidates for ‘KBC2’. On Wednesday, India TV filed a legal notice on STAR India and ‘Mumbai Mirror’, demanding an apology for carrying an article that it claims is defamatory.

exchange4media Staff Feb 2, 2006 7:50 AM