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Atul Gupta, former Marketing Head of Yamaha Motor India, has joined Suzuki Motorcycles, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, as Vice-President, Sales & Marketing. He will be reporting to Katsumi Takata, Joint Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India.

exchange4media Staff Jan 9, 2007 11:26 AM

It is a show that was five years in the making and required nearly 40 cameramen across 200 locations. Discovery Channel is embarking on an exhaustive journey through the ‘third rock from the sun’ that we all consider home. The 11-part series, titled ‘Planet Earth’, will premiere in February 2007.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 9, 2007 9:14 AM

Jagran Prakashan Ltd has appointed Rajeev Dhal to head its Mobile VAS business. The company provides IVR, AVR, and SMS services through its short code service 7272.

exchange4media Staff Jan 9, 2007 9:12 AM

CNN-IBN has announced the nominees for the final three categories of the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Award. And among the nominees is an interesting mix of personalities from the Entertainment, Public Service and NRI categories.

exchange4media Staff Jan 9, 2007 9:10 AM

Jagran Group is all set to launch its FM radio venture in February 2007. The venture, christened Radio Mantra, will be run under Shri Puran Multimedia Ltd. According to the Group, Mantra was the best embodiment that reflected an optimistic attitude towards life, enjoyed universal acceptance.

exchange4media Staff Jan 9, 2007 9:09 AM

After quitting MTV Networks India, Nitin Jain has now joined as Director of Optimal Media Solutions (OMS) which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited. At MTV Networks India, Jain was Vice-President, Ad Sales.

Tuhina Anand Jan 9, 2007 9:05 AM

ING Vysya Life Insurance has assigned its media duties to Starcom MediaVest Group following a multi-agency pitch. The account, which would be handled from Bangalore, is pegged upwards of Rs 20 crore. The incumbent on the business was Mediacom.

Noor Fathima Warsia Jan 9, 2007 9:02 AM

STAR Plus’ focus on primetime is going to multiply in the days to come. The channel is all geared up for KBC with its new host, and in the process has changed the time of two of its shows to house the quiz show – ‘Karam Apna Apna’ and ‘Viraasat’.

Noor Fathima Warsia Jan 9, 2007 9:00 AM

OMS, Mudra Group’s independent media agency, recently conducted an EAR (Estimation of Audience Response) study asking for ‘Janata’s Vote’ regarding their perception about the impending third season of KBC. The main objective was to estimate the response level of viewers towards watching KBC with Shah Rukh Khan as its anchor.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 9, 2007 8:58 AM

Based on the theme of ‘It’s all about content’, the CASBAA Convention 2007 will focus on the vital market driver for pay-TV services and video content. The Convention is slated to be held from October 30 to November 2 in Hong Kong.

exchange4media Staff Jan 9, 2007 8:56 AM

Barclays Bank has signed on Jeev Milkha Singh, one of India’s most successful golfers, as an endorser in India. Singh will represent the bank in various communications activities and engagements with clients.

exchange4media Staff Jan 9, 2007 8:55 AM

Starting January 8, ‘The Game’, the sports news show on Times Now, has begun to sport a fresh look. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar kicked off the new series, which attempts to chart India’s course of action for the Cricket World Cup 2007.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 9, 2007 8:53 AM

Radio One, the Mid-Day Multimedia and BBC Worldwide venture, is set for launch in Chennai on January 10 with the tagline ‘non-stop hits, non-stop mazaa’. The channel would play hit music as defined by the youth and focus on areas of interest of today’s youth. Chennai is the fourth launch for Radio One after Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau Jan 9, 2007 8:51 AM

Thinkpot Productions, a premier television commercial production house, has appointed K John Jacob as its Chief Creative Officer. Jacob moves from O&M, Bangalore, where he was Creative Director. At Thinkpot, Jacob will be responsible for enhancing the visual aspects of film making and coordinating its varied facets.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau Jan 9, 2007 8:49 AM

Honda Civic was adjudged the Car of the Year, while Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi rode away with the Bike of the Year Award at the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Awards 2007. While Hyundai Verna took the Best Value for Money Car Award, Tata Indica Xeta’s TVC won the Storyboard Auto Commercial of the Year Award.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 9, 2007 8:46 AM