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Youth Quotient: "Nike's 'Just do it' is no more a brand tagline, but a way of life"?blur=25

Rahul Upadhyaya of MediaCom, in a candid conversation, talks about his philosophy towards work, brands he would like to work on & passion for riding, among other things...

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 30, 2013 7:21 AM

Retailers ramp up offers & discounts to counter sluggish sales?blur=25

Though the festive season is on full swing, buying sentiment is yet to pick up. Retailers - both online & offline - are getting aggressive on offers. But will it be enough to generate sales?

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 29, 2013 8:52 AM

Billroth Hospital's OOH campaign seeks to clear misconceptions about IVF?blur=25

The month-long campaign, conceptualised by Feswa, was aimed at encouraging enquiries. It was preceded by a teaser campaign

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 28, 2013 8:56 AM

Tata Motors takes the activation route for Tata Sumo Gold?blur=25

Tata Motors recently undertook a day-long activation, titled ‘Stop the Unstoppable Car’, to create buzz around the launch of an upgraded version of its SUV, Sumo Gold

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 26, 2013 11:14 AM

New Tamil GEC Pudhu Yugam bets on content to create differentiation?blur=25

The channel's content line-up includes 100 hours of in-house content per week comprising 9-10 soaps, reality shows, features & film-based shows

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 22, 2013 8:43 AM

"The growth in digital traffic presents the potential to monetise"?blur=25

It is good news that advertisers are willing to spend on building their brands on digital channels, says PD Sundar, AVP and Business Head, KSL Digital

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 21, 2013 8:17 AM

We are trying to evangelise brand Tamil Nadu: Fourth Dimension's Shankar B?blur=25

Advertisers have been myopic about Tamil Nadu & don't look beyond ratings. There is enough money in the South and enough brands, says the CEO of Fourth Dimension

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 16, 2013 8:05 AM

An idea makes an entrepreneur, not money: CavinKare's CK Ranganathan?blur=25

Though the importance of money can't be sidelined, it's the idea that gets one to create a product in the market that no one has yet created, says the Chairman & MD of CavinKare

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 15, 2013 7:42 AM

Malar Publications set to launch new Tamil GEC?blur=25

The Group already owns Tamil news channel Thanthi TV. The new channel is expected to launch post Diwali and will air both, fiction & non-fiction shows

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 14, 2013 7:59 AM

New Generation Media Corp to launch Tamil GEC Pudhu Yugam on Oct 23?blur=25

Pudhu Yugam will be an advertisement driven, free-to-air HD channel. The content mix includes serials, reality shows, features and film-based shows

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 11, 2013 8:31 AM

Vijay TV launches Mahabharata in Tamil?blur=25

The show is targeted at the youth. Digital, OOH, on-ground, radio & print media are being used for promotions. Special episodes with scholars, explaining the intricacies of the epic have been created

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 10, 2013 8:03 AM

Samsung makes an innovative Point with TELiBrahma?blur=25

Samsung's print advertisements feature the Galaxy Gear smart watch, wherein users can capture the ad using TELiBrahma's Point app to virtually wear the Gear

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 9, 2013 8:04 AM

SRM University Chancellor TR Pachamuthu to launch Tamil GEC?blur=25

The new GEC, christened Vendhar TV, is expected to launch post Diwali. The content mix of the channel includes serials, news, talk shows and reality shows

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 7, 2013 8:06 AM

'Aval Vikatan' takes the engagement route to build connect?blur=25

Engagement – from running contests, quizzes in the early years, to events, workshops & social media – has given ‘Aval Vikatan’ various ways to interact with the readers

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 5, 2013 10:16 AM

Persistence, performance & pulling up power Boring Brands?blur=25

As Boring Brands celebrates its fourth anniversary, the agency is looking to evolve in the digital & mobile medium & offer a stronger suit of solutions to start-ups

Deepa Balasubramanian Oct 5, 2013 9:54 AM

Tamil Daily Dinamalar ropes in Martin King as National Ad Sales Head?blur=25

King’s mandate is to explore options to maximise advertising revenues for Dinamalar. Prior to this, he was Station Director at Radio One, Chennai

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 28, 2013 9:32 AM

Maxus, Aim High lead the winners' list at Big Bang Awards 2013?blur=25

Maxus bagged 10 Gold, 12 Silver & 11 Bronze metals. The agency also walked away with three major awards - Media, Digital and Mobile Agency of the Year

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 23, 2013 8:01 AM

Onam FCT drop on Kerala channels highlights challenges for TV b'casters?blur=25

Kerala’s biggest festival period is witnessing subdued spends as FCT falls by 13%. Experts feel that ad spends this year will fall short of the Rs 500 cr-Rs 600 cr spends seen last year

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 19, 2013 9:10 AM

Woodland bullish on social media to engage youth?blur=25

The brand has embarked on the 'Woodland - Adventurer Wanted' campaign to bring adventure lovers together. It has earmarked about 25% to 30% of its budget for the digital medium

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 18, 2013 8:48 AM

Experts highlight technology as an enabler for print at WAN-IFRA India Expo?blur=25

Industry leaders spoke about the changing media ecosystem, wherein print now has to embrace newer technologies to remain relevant

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 17, 2013 9:37 AM

"We aim to cater to SMEs that don't have access to large media agencies"?blur=25

Our vision is to enable marketers with discovery, shortlisting, planning and execution of their media plan, says Mayank Bidawatka, Co-founder & CEO, The Media Ant

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 17, 2013 8:41 AM

HT Media, ABP lead Indian publishers at Asian Media Awards?blur=25

HT Media has won three Gold, one Silver & one Bronze metal; ABP has bagged two Gold & one Silver. The Indian Express & Kasturi & Sons have won a Silver each

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 14, 2013 10:06 AM

Print is here to stay for another 20 years: DD Purkayastha?blur=25

The Chairman, WAN-IFRA, Advisory Council and MD & CEO, ABP says that he is a strong believer of print; it is part of the Indian culture that cannot be eroded anytime soon

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 13, 2013 9:45 AM

Print is here to stay for another 20 years: DD Purkayastha?blur=25

The Chairman, WAN-IFRA, Advisory Council and MD & CEO, ABP says that he is a strong believer of print; it is part of the Indian culture that cannot be eroded anytime soon

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 13, 2013 8:58 AM

Consumer word-of-mouth has become more critical than ever?blur=25

Rohit Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India Group talks about creativity in India, industry trends, booming South India market, along with acquisition plans for 2014...

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 13, 2013 8:31 AM

In some areas, print is losing its relevance: Shreyams Kumar?blur=25

With the youth's growing affinity towards social media, print is losing its sheen as publishers focus on ways to engage the future generation, says the Director, Mathrubhumi

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 11, 2013 8:13 AM

"The water purifier market will be worth Rs 7800 cr in next 4 years"?blur=25

MV Praveen, MD & CEO, MORF India talks about aiming to be a Rs 500 cr co. in the next few yrs, growth of brand Kelvinator in India, the water purification category & more...

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 10, 2013 8:57 AM

Motivator bags media mandate for Himalaya Herbal Healthcare?blur=25

The win comes on the back of a two-month long pitch process in which around five agencies are learnt to have taken part. The account size is estimated to be around Rs 50 cr - Rs 60 cr

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 7, 2013 8:28 AM

The Hindu to launch its Tamil newspaper in mid-September?blur=25

The cover price is expected to be between Rs 3.50 and Rs 4. The paper will have an initial print run of six lakh copies. Asokan Krishnamurthy is the Editor of the new daily

Deepa Balasubramanian Sep 7, 2013 8:22 AM

Digitisation is paving the way for targeted advtg on TV: Srinivasan KA?blur=25

Digitisation of cable TV will play a key role in helping the Indian media & entertainment industry grow, says the Co-founder of Amagi Media Labs

Deepa Balasubramanian Aug 31, 2013 8:52 AM