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The Board of Directors of Zee News Limited (ZNL) has approved the proposed share swap ratio by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) for the de-merger of ZNL’s regional entertainment business (R-GEC) to ZEEL. The proposed de-merger would be funded by issuance of new shares by ZEEL to shareholders of ZNL and the share swap ratio has been proposed at 4 equity shares of Rupee 1/- each of ZEEL for 19 equity shares of Rupee 1/- each held in ZNL, as a consideration for the de-merger of the R-GEC business undertaking.

exchange4media Staff Oct 29, 2009 12:53 PM

The industry would not be in a hurry to term anyone as the clear leader of the Hindi general entertainment channels yet, but to Colors’ credit, the channel has managed to widen its gap significantly, especially in the last three weeks, with the other top players in the genre – Star Plus and Zee TV. Big-ticket property ‘Bigg Boss-3’ is still in the 2-3 TVR mark, but the other shows of the channel have picked up in these weeks.

Noor Fathima Warsia Oct 29, 2009 8:31 AM

NDTV has reported a net loss of Rs 11.85 crore in Q2 of FY10 from a net loss of Rs 13.04 crore on the corresponding quarter of FY09. Revenues from operations stood at Rs 69.35 crore, a dip of 6 per cent over the revenues of Q2 in the previous fiscal.

exchange4media Staff Oct 29, 2009 8:28 AM

Hindustan, the Hindi daily from the HT Media stable, brought together several eminent personalities from various domains to discuss ways to make Uttar Pradesh a pleasant and developed state. This was done at an event – Samagam – held in Lucknow on October 27. IBN7 was the event partner.

Nitin Pandey Oct 29, 2009 8:03 AM

In its second year, the India Sports Marketing Forum (ISMF) will examine how marketers and broadcasters are looking at sports to deliver the untapped potential of drawing a larger pool of consumers into the fold. The Indian Sports Marketing Forum 2009 is being held in the Capital on October 30. The event is being organised by the exchange4media Group in association with T10 Gully Cricket and Powered by TAM Sports.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 29, 2009 7:46 AM

Bajaj Allianz has launched its latest advertising campaign on child insurance plans. This slice of life campaign emanates from the thought of having a clutter breaking message on the child plans in the crowded category of life insurance. M&C Saatchi is the agency behind the campaign.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Oct 29, 2009 7:43 AM

Vijay Jacob, who recently put in his papers as Senior VP, South and Head of Bates141 Chennai, is slated to join Grey Bangalore as Vice President, South. This development has been confirmed by Jishnu Sen, COO, Grey India. It is learnt that Jacob will move his base from Chennai to Bangalore now.

Tuhina Anand Oct 29, 2009 7:41 AM

Brand-comm has taken up a unique initiative to launch a course in brand management. Called ‘brandware’, the course will run for eight weekends starting November 21, 2009, and will unlock many secrets to successfully managing a brand. The course will be anchored by R Sridhar, CEO, brand-comm.

Tuhina Anand Oct 29, 2009 7:40 AM

TV Today Network Ltd on Wednesday informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that following a meeting of its Board of Directors held on October 26, 2009, the appointments of Ashok Kapur and Koel Purie Rinchet to the Board had been approved. While Kapur will be a Non-Executive Director, Purie Rinchet will be a Whole-Time Director.

exchange4media Staff Oct 29, 2009 7:39 AM

Sun TV Network Ltd has reported a net profit of Rs 130.36 crore for the second quarter ending September 30, 2009, up 20.54 per cent from Rs 108.31 in the corresponding quarter of FY09. Revenues were up 34.69 per cent at Rs 320.39 crore, as against Rs 237.88 crore in Q2 FY09.

exchange4media Staff Oct 29, 2009 7:38 AM