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Television Eighteen Group has posted a record net profit of Rs 21.91 crore in Q4, registering a whopping growth of 112 per cent on a year-on-year basis. In the same quarter of last financial year, its revenue saw 66 per cent growth at Rs 53.51 crore. The company has declared dividend of 25 per cent for its shareholders.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 3:13 PM

As part of its strategy to broad base its portfolio, Coca-Cola India is planning to increase its emphasis on beverage brand Georgia Gold.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 7:08 AM

The Gitanjali Group is bullish on the South Indian market, and is looking to ‘more than double’ sales in the region in the coming year. It will also expand its retail presence from the present spread of 80 outlets, to between 150 and 175 outlets by the end of the year. The company launched Italian brand, Gold Expressions, in Chennai on May 27, 2006.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau May 29, 2006 7:07 AM

The new TVC for Kiwi Polish, created by Grey’s Chennai office, captures the ‘choice’ of the current poster boy of Indian cricket to ‘shine’. The brand is seeking to grow the de-growing show polish market, and the brand ambassador’s appeal is backed by an increased media budget of Rs 10-12 crore for the brand.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 7:06 AM

GenNext has another option in their search for their better halves. Matrimonial website site Jeevansaathi.com has introduced its services though the SMS, thereby making it easier for brides and grooms to connect instantly.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 7:05 AM

With technology products being one of the key drivers of online commerce, eBay India recently conducted a study to throw some light on the technology products category. The study found that technology categories on eBay.com clocked $8.9 billion annually. Of this, computers rake in $3.6 billion, consumer electronics get $3.9 billion, while cameras and photography devices rake in $1.4 billion.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 29, 2006 7:04 AM

The Hindu MetroPlus’ event property – Lifestyle Show – is all set for its third edition from June 1-5, 2006. Organisers say that the event will be bigger this year than in previous editions, buoyed by advertiser and consumer response; and guided by feedback.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau May 29, 2006 7:01 AM

Having completed 100 days of bringing the ‘Big Story’, Times Now is now launching ‘Action City’ and ‘News Now Overnight’. Beginning May 29, 2006, ‘Action City’, which covers all the action from the big cities of India, takes the 10:30 pm slot on the channel, while ‘News Now Overnight’ will be on at 11:00 pm – both run Monday to Friday.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 29, 2006 7:00 AM

In a bid to rise above the plethora of news channels presenting the same news, STAR News is now concentrating on revamping its news presentation and bringing the channel even closer to the viewer. The first such initiative is a new news bulletin, ‘Satyameva Jayate’, at 9 pm, which goes on air from today.

Noor Fathima Warsia May 29, 2006 6:59 AM

After the successful culmination of the technology symposium (titled ‘MERIT’) organised by the International Data Group in Bangalore and Mumbai, the next destination was the Capital. The debate in Delhi saw speakers engaged in a lively debate on which is more effective – face-to-face interaction or advertising.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 6:58 AM

Having unveiled a new logo as part of its 'corporate identity' makeover, India's third-largest business house, Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA Group) has roped in Amitabh Bachchan for its corporate advertisement film.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 6:56 AM

The FM game has begun for the Bhaskar Group. The Group’s foray into FM is through Synergy Media Entertainment Ltd. The FM operation for the Group has begun from the Jaipur market, which went Live on May 28, 2006. The FM station is branded as MYFM.

Noor Fathima Warsia May 29, 2006 6:55 AM

TV18 Group has put on the backburner its plans to change the brand name of Channel 7, but will go ahead with the relaunch of the channel on June 5, 2006.

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2006 6:54 AM