`Date-wise News`

Spice Mobiles partners with ibibo and Nimbuzz for VAS offerings

With the increasing demand for Internet and VAS applications, Spice Mobiles decided to launch social networking and instant messaging services on its product portfolio and WAP portal through its tie-up with ibibo and Nimbuzz for VAS offerings on its products

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 27, 2008 7:15 AM

Creativeland Asia creates mega Chroma set for new Nakshatra TVC

Geetanjali Group, which has for long continued with Aishwayra Rai for its Nakshatra range of diamond jewellery, now gets some fresh appeal with Katrina Kaif. Creativeland Asia and Crocodile Films have conceptualised a new campaign featuring Kaif that also sees the setting up of one of the largest Chroma sets for a campaign in India.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 27, 2008 7:14 AM

TDSAT directs Zee Turner to give channels to Tata Sky on interim basis

TDSAT has directed Zee Turner, the distribution arm of Zee group of channels, to share the signals of two South-based channels – Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada – with DTH service provider Tata Sky. The interim order was passed after the broadcast Tribunal admitted a petition by Tata Sky dated December 19, 2008, in this regard.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 27, 2008 7:13 AM

Candid Marketing plays the Good Samaritan along with Spencer’s Retail

In keeping with the spirit of Yuletide, Candid Marketing recently initiated a BTL activity for their client Spencer’s Retail under the ‘Good to Grow School Contact Programme’. The main objective of the activity has been to develop a unique bonding between schools and Spencer’s and also to increase the number of footfalls.

exchange4media Staff Dec 27, 2008 7:12 AM

We would be out of the downturn faster than the rest of the world: Nikhil Nehru

This economic slowdown is affecting everyone globally, But again, look at it dispassionately. India is not going to grow at 9-10 per cent. Let’s take a worst case scenario – 5-5.5 per cent or 6-7 per cent. But the rest of the world is in recession, so we are ahead of them would be out of it faster than the rest of the world, says Nikhil Nehru, MD, Ontrack Corporate Services.

exchange4media Staff Dec 27, 2008 7:12 AM

Star and Zee all set to launch new shows in January 2009

Star Plus and Zee TV are heralding the New Year with some new shows. While Star is launching a comedy show ‘Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano’, and Zee will be beefing up its line-up with a regular soap ‘Maa’, a thriller ‘Monica Mogre’ and a reality show ‘Dance India Dance’.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 27, 2008 7:11 AM

Dubai plays host to Gold Awards 2008 for Indian television

Global Village in Dubai came alive on December 20, 2008, with the who’s who of Indian television descending for the Gold Awards 2008. The event was organised by Vikas Kalantri and Pooja Ghai of White Leaf Entertainment. ‘Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai’ led the awards tally, bagging four Gold Awards, including ‘Best Show’.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 27, 2008 7:10 AM

VIP Luggage earmarks Rs 15 cr for media spends; gets some Shahid Kapoor charm

VIP Industries has unveiled a new campaign with the theme ‘Whatever your trip we have a bag for you’ to give the luggage company a fresh boost. VIP is sparing no efforts for this campaign, created by Lowe and produced by Chrome Pictures, which involves an overall investment of Rs 15 crore. The TVC features new brand ambassador Shahid Kapoor.

Tasneem Limbdiwala Dec 27, 2008 7:09 AM

Changes at Mint: R Sukumar replaces Raju Narisetti as Editor

Mint has effected senior level changes in its editorial team. Raju Narisetti, Editor-in-Chief of the paper since its inception, is moving back to the US. He would, however, continue his association with HT Media as its Advisory Editorial Director. Mint’s Managing Editor R Sukumar would succeed Narisetti as Editor. The change is effective January 2009.

exchange4media Staff Dec 27, 2008 7:08 AM