Date-wise News

At an unveiling ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, HT Media announced that its business daily, Mint is all set to roll out on Thursday morning, February 1, 2007, simultaneously from Delhi and Mumbai. It will be available six days a week.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:16 PM

Plastic makes perfect. Sense, that is. And oil marketing companies (OMCs) are cashing in the card fad too. Recent statistics reveal that revenues through petro-cards have contributed 18-20% of the total turnover of OMCs.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:50 AM

Nasscom states the Indian gaming industry, estimated to be around $48 million (around Rs 210 crore) in 2006, is expected to cross $424 million (around Rs 1,900 crore) by 2010 – a compounded annual growth rate of 72 per cent. The mobile and console gaming markets jointly contribute around 77 per cent of the total gaming market in India.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:49 AM

‘My Time’, a venture of Time Broadband Services, has announced plans to roll out their IPTV service in the country soon. For this, Time Broadband has tied up with UK-based Amino Communications for manufacturing their set-top boxes for the Indian market. IPTV claims to provide interactivity to consumers along with superior television viewing and telephone facilities.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 30, 2007 8:49 AM

After the much hyped national campaign ‘India Poised’, The Times of India is now concentrating on connecting locally with its target audience. In Kolkata, The Times of India is holding ‘The Kolkata Festival’ from January 28 to February 4, 2007.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:47 AM

Zee News Ltd has reported revenues of Rs 1,665 million for nine months, a 39 per cent growth compared to the same period last fiscal, compared on proforma numbers. The channel’s net profit stood at Rs 93 million for the nine-month period.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:46 AM

Mindspace will be handling the creative duties for US-based international restaurant chain Mark-Pi. Mark Pi’s products in India will be marketed under the brand name of Crazy Noodles.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:45 AM

Hindi daily, Nai Dunia, is out to complete its presence in Chhattisgarh with the launch of its Bilaspur edition. The paper is slated for launch on February 7, 2007.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:45 AM

Fritz Gonsalves and Santosh Gupta, the Young Creatives Team of Contract Advertising, were recently adjudged the winning team at the national creative initiative taken by the Advertising Agencies Association of India.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 30, 2007 8:43 AM

Following the success of the first and second editions of ‘Lollu Sabha’, a satire which re-enacts popular Tamil films and gives a comic twist to them, Vijay TV is gearing up to launch the third edition. The show is scheduled to air from February 2, between 9 pm and 10 pm on Fridays.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau Jan 30, 2007 8:42 AM

Kolkata-based creative agency Inner Circle has been assigned the creative duties for the The Economic Times Leaders’ Challenge Tour, a golf tournament for top CEOs of the country, which is by invitation only. The agency will also handle the creative communication for Economic Times’ new property, ‘Knowledge Forum’.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:41 AM

Sriram Sharma, GM, Maxus Bangalore, has quit. Vishwanath Hariharan, who is currently Business Head, Mindshare Bangalore, will replace him as GM, Maxus Bangalore.

Judy Franko Jan 30, 2007 8:40 AM

Radio Mirchi’s campaign has been heating up the advertising space in the industry ever since launch. The Times Group backed FM station has been able to retain its leadership, as per data available, in Mumbai and Delhi, and marketing has not taken a back seat. Mirchi has seen a 50 per cent increase year-on-year in its marketing budget.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:39 AM

The international campaign rolled out by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Incredible India campaign has brought good results in terms of recall and visibility. The integrated international media campaigns covered Europe, the US and Canada, Australia, the Far East and the Asia Pacific region to promote India as a must see destination.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:38 AM

SET Network has announced the schedule for the telecast of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, which will be played between March 13 and April 28. Viewers will get to see 51 matches live across SET channels – MAX, SAB and PIX.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Jan 30, 2007 8:36 AM

The Bombay Ad Club is all set to hold the annual Abby Awards on March 3, 2007. This year, the Abbys coincides with the festival of colours, Holi, and the ad industry is looking forward to a more vibrant and colourful Abbys this year.

exchange4media Staff Jan 30, 2007 8:35 AM