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The second annual Human Capital Forum, organised by Futuristix Media and Communication Center (FMCC), will be held in the Capital on February 20, 2008. The Forum would attempt to facilitate a dialogue within media on a variety of HR issues in the media and communication industry. The theme for the Forum this year is ‘From promoter first to people first’.
exchange4media Staff Feb 19, 2008 7:24 AM
Godrej and Boyce manufacturing company, part of Godrej Group, has forayed into the mattress industry.
exchange4media Staff Feb 19, 2008 7:16 AM
Worldwide Media has roped in Tarun Rai as its new CEO. He assumes his new role from today. Rai moves in from JWT India, where he had served as Managing Partner till recently. Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd is a 50:50 JV between BBC Worldwide and The Times of India Group and publishes magazines such as Filmfare, Femina, Hello!, etc.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 19, 2008 7:10 AM
Saatchi & Saatchi India has effected significant changes in its top management. V Shantakumar, the present Managing Director and CEO, now assumes the role of Chairman. Kamal Basu, currently Executive Vice-President, Mumbai, takes over as CEO. He will be supported by Sanjib Dey, Executive Vice-President, Delhi, and Ayan Chakraborty, Vice-President, Bangalore.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 19, 2008 7:08 AM
Bennett Coleman and Company Ltd is launching the Hindi version of The Economic Times on February 19 in Delhi. The newspaper, which will have 16 pages, would have not only national and international news, but also focus on local content. According to sources, T K Arun, Editor of the English version of The Economic Times, would be the Editor of the Hindi version as well.
exchange4media Staff Feb 19, 2008 6:55 AM
Oneindia.in has launched an interactive set of desktop tools, popularly known as Gadgets, for Google Desktop and iGoogle homepage. The tools have been developed to save users’ time by fetching information directly from the Oneindia.in portals.
exchange4media Bangalore Bureau Feb 19, 2008 6:50 AM
The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia, has announced its plans to increase its stake in UTV Software Communications to 32.1 per cent. The company will be investing nearly Rs 805 crore in UTV Software. Walt Disney is also investing Rs 119 crore to acquire a 15 per cent stake in UTV Global Broadcasting.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 19, 2008 6:46 AM
STAR India, in association with BCCL and a South Korean company, is all set to test the waters in the home shopping business. Paritosh Joshi, President, Ad Sales and Distribution STAR India, is expected to move to this JV, with Kevin Vaz, EVP-Ad Sales, STAR India, now reporting directly to Uday Shankar, CEO, STAR India for the sales function.
Noor Fathima Warsia Feb 19, 2008 6:45 AM
National Association of Broadcasters ties up with IACC as India comes on its radar for NAB Show 2008
The year 2008 is a milestone of sorts for the NAB Show. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has decided to inject content in the Show’s line-up of offerings from this year on. For the first time, India would see special focus at the event, and NAB has also tied up with IACC as its exclusive partner in the process.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 19, 2008 6:43 AM
The International Advertising Association (IAA) convenes its World Congress every two years, and this year the IAA World Congress will be held in Washington DC. This is IAA’s 41st World Congress and it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Association. The three-day Congress commences on April 7, 2008.
Noor Fathima Warsia Feb 19, 2008 6:41 AM
Hello FM has decided to shift the base of its sales and marketing functions to Mumbai for better results. Consequently, Sales and Marketing Head, B Shankar, is also being relocated to Mumbai to explore new business opportunities across India.
exchange4media Chennai Bureau Feb 19, 2008 6:40 AM
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