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Even as news about Kalaignar TV continues to hog the headlines, Raju Easwaran, COO, Creative, Raj TV, disclosed that Raj Network would be launching a Tamil news channel, a music channel as well as a youth channel. All the four channels, including Kalaignar TV, would be rolled out by August 15, 2007.
Judy Franko May 22, 2007 2:48 PM
Putting an end to all market speculation, Viacom and TV 18 Group have announced the launch of a joint venture called Viacom-18. This 50:50 strategic alliance will include the launch of a new Hindi general entertainment channel this year, in addition to film production and distribution and growth of MTV Networks India's multi-platform services. The three MTV Network channels -- MTV, VH 1 and Nick -- are already a part of this JV.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 22, 2007 2:24 PM
NEW DELHI: A brand valuation exercise at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has pegged the value of its top five brands at Rs 2,650 crore. In a landmark study spanning two months, the FMCG major's top five brands - Godrej Hair Dye, Cinthol, Godrej No.1, Ezee and FairGlow - were valued individually by UK-based brand consultancy, Brand Finance.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:19 AM
Nokia Corp. is in the midst of a global creative pitch for its $ 300 million-plus account. The mobile giant has also split the pitch into two parts -- creative and creative strategy, and network distribution. In India, Bates is the creative agency for Nokia. The account size in India is upwards of Rs 100 crore.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:18 AM
Pankaj Shukla, Programme Producer, Zee News, has joined Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) TV as Associate Editor. PIO is a television channel through broadband for NRIs or people who are interested to know about India.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:16 AM
Sourabh Mishra is back in advertising. He has joined TBWA\India as Chief Strategic Officer. He will be based out of Mumbai and would report to George John, Chairman, TBWA\India.
Tasneem Limbdiwala May 22, 2007 9:15 AM
The dynamics seem to be changing in Tamil Nadu’s Television space. Raj Television Network, upbeat on and its listing on the stock exchange, and more so from the new found patronage from the ruling DMK, is gearing up for the launch of a news and general entertainment channel unabashedly named after DMK’s head honcho ‘Kalaignar’ M Karunanidhi.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:13 AM
Radio Choklate 104 FM, the radio initiative of the Odiya daily ‘Sambad’, has been launched in Bhubaneshwar, which will be also heard in Cuttack.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:11 AM
In its bid to provide the advertising industry with an Internet-wide advertising platform for advertisers, publishers and advertising agencies, Microsoft has announced the acquisition of aQuantive, a digital marketing firm.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 22, 2007 9:09 AM
Reliance ADAG has appointed Mahesh Ramanathan as head for its Motion Picture production and related business initiatives. Prior to this, Ramanathan was heading Percept Picture Company as COO.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:07 AM
Rajiv Mishra has joined Digital Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd as Managing Director. This moves comes after Mishra recently put in his papers at BAG Films. At DBL, Mishra will look after the overall operations of the company in India and South Asia.
exchange4media Staff May 22, 2007 9:05 AM
Following the exit of Sharmista Rijhwani, MD, Taj Television India, from the organisation, Taj TV India has decided to elevate Rukin Kizilbash to General Manager to take care of the functions that Rijhwani was looking after. These include distribution, sales and marketing.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 22, 2007 9:01 AM
After a stint of almost 13 months, Kanta Advani has decided to move on from India TV where she was heading the Ad Sales division of the channel as President. India TV is in the process of identifying a replacement. Advani, at present, is on board with the organisation.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 22, 2007 8:59 AM
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