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WorldSpace has launched ‘Soundtracks of your life’, a series running across its multiple channels, showcasing music from various genres of movies. Being aired between October 23 and December 31, 2006, this series features interviews with composers, actors and directors as well as other on-air features along with the music.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 28, 2006 8:40 AM

Cyber cafes or public access points still remain the primary Internet access points in India, a study by IAMAI and IMRB International has revealed. However, the share of cyber cafes has been steadily declining from a peak of 52 per cent in 2003. Access from home, however, has steadily risen from 23 per cent in 2003 to 31 per cent in 2006.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:39 AM

MCorp Global has two additions to its Board of Advisors, Thomas S Levyn and Robert L Friedman. While Levyn is the Mayor of Beverly Hills, Friedman has served in an executive capacity as President of the AMC Entertainment Motion Picture Group.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:37 AM

E-recruitment services company Monster has come out with a recruitment solution that simplifies the process of ‘walk-in’ recruitments. Called the ‘Walk-In Scheduler’, the software package aims to reduce the clutter and volumes of individual data that often overwhelm walk-in interviews. The data can also be accessed offline.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:36 AM

Sun TV Ltd, the largest television broadcaster in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, has reported a 42.69 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 47.96 crore for the second quarter ending September 30, 2006. The net profit for the corresponding quarter last fiscal stood at Rs 33.61 crore.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:34 AM

Job aspirants have another platform to hunt for that perfect job, NDTVjobs.com. The media house has ventured into the online recruitment market with the launch of this portal in collaboration with Bangkok-headquartered Yello.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:33 AM

The Hindu Group has made its eastern India foray with the launch of the Kolkata edition of Business Line on October 26. This is the 14th edition of Business Line.

Judy Franko Oct 28, 2006 8:31 AM

In a fast moving world, the changes brought forth in the delivery systems like mobile and the Internet through disruptive technologies are encouraging niche media segments. Big media players had to be ready to adjust themselves to this change, said Pramath Sinha, CEO, ABP Group. He was speaking at the seventh annual TiEcon Delhi 2006.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:29 AM

The final day of CASBAA Convention 2006 saw the presentation of the TV Advertising Awards. Coca-Cola won both the ‘Most Creative Use of TV’ and the John Doherty ‘Campaign of the Year’ trophies this year. Another major award announced was the CASBAA Chairman’s Award, which was bagged by AsiaSat’s Peter Jackson.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:27 AM

Following the merger of Draft, a player in the marketing services domain, with FCB Worldwide to create a new integrated offering from the IPG – Draft FCB – the Indian operations are all set to see the implications of the merger. Apart from following the Draft FCB essence in application, a change in name is also on the cards.

exchange4media Staff Oct 28, 2006 8:25 AM