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The Times of India Group has inked a Business Cooperation and Arrangement Agreement (BCAA) with Sandesh Ltd, publishers of Gujarati daily, Sandesh. The Times of India Group has also picked up 12 per cent preferential equity of Sandesh. This is fresh equity and would not dilute the promoters’ stake in Sandesh.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 9, 2006 7:32 PM

Shiseido, the Japanese luxury cosmetic and skincare company which entered the Indian market about five years ago, has launched the ‘Shiseido Stunner Hunt’, a customer relationship building activity, for the first time in India.

exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2006 8:25 AM

McDonald’s has completed a decade in India this month and has some good results to show for its journey so far. Amit Jatia, MD and JV Partner, McDonald’s India (West and South), informed that despite being an international brand, there was much that had to be done for the brand to make a mark and then grow further in India.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 9, 2006 8:25 AM

Multinational media company Naspers-promoted MIH India has rolled out its first set of products focusing on user generated content. Ibibo.com (acronym for “I build-I bond”), the new community networking site, currently provides blogging and photo-sharing facilities.

exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2006 8:24 AM

Zee Telugu is gearing up to launch ‘Ammananna Nenu’ (My parents are the best). In this show, children (no age limit) can email, SMS or write to the channel about their parents who, they think, have done something extraordinary for their well being. The channel would then choose the best 40 entries and design the episodes accordingly.

Judy Franko Oct 9, 2006 8:23 AM

Shan Jain has joined Media Direction, a specialist media services group of RK Swamy BBDO, as General Manager North. She will be the heading the Delhi operations and will be reporting to S Yesudas, COO, Media Direction India. Her last assignment was with The Media Edge as General Manager and Head of Delhi.

exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2006 8:22 AM

English daily Pioneer has forayed into the wellness and lifestyle space with ‘Exotica’. The magazine, launched in the Capital on Saturday, will be placed in the Intercontinental and Hyatt hotel chains.

exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2006 8:21 AM

After hitting the airwaves in three major radio markets – Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai – Big FM 92.7, the radio venture of Reliance ADAG’s Adlabs Radio, will go on air in Bangalore next week. The FM station has appointed Farida Kaliyadan as Associate VP and Station Head, while actor Upendra has been roped in as the brand ambassador.

Judy Franko Oct 9, 2006 8:19 AM

Rediff.com is planning to enter the online gaming space within this quarter after adding a host of products to its portfolio. The company has launched RediffBol, Rediff Toolbar, Rediff Images search, apart from refurbishing the look and feel of its site and upgrading its e-mail service.

exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2006 8:19 AM

The first Zee Business Pinnacle Awards, instituted by Zee Business, was held in the Capital on October 6, 2006. The Pinnacle Awards were given out in 19 categories from the construction, building and allied industries in real estate. It acknowledged talents for their contribution in technical, creative and individual achievements.

exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2006 8:18 AM

‘Nach Baliye’ in its second run, too, has some good numbers to show for STAR One. The show has opened at a TRP of 4.9 in C&S 4+ in the Hindi speaking markets.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 9, 2006 8:17 AM