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KPMG recently completed 15 years in India and has claimed a growth of 45 per cent year-on-year. The company has embarked on a more sectoral-focused markets based organisation structure as it expects to continue this trend.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Oct 4, 2008 8:31 AM
Shyam Steel & Candid Communications hold first edition of Excellence in Journalism Awards in Kolkata
Shyam Steel Industries Ltd, in association with Candid Communication, recently held the first ever Excellence in Journalism Awards in Eastern India. Veteran journalist and renowned author Moti Nandi was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award. Awards were given in categories such as general, business, sports, lifestyle, photography, television and special categories.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 27, 2008 8:56 AM
Nine FM, Sikkim’s first private 24 hour FM station, went on air from September 25. The FM station would be available to people within a radius of 30 km around capital Gangtok. The station is an initiative from Kolkata-headquartered Chinar Circuits Ltd, which has interests in real estate, hospitality, education, media and entertainment.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 26, 2008 8:54 AM
Kolkata-based FMCG major Emami Ltd has forayed into the highly competitive soap segment with the launch of Emami Pure Skin, a premium glycerine soap. Currently, the product is on a test launch phase in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Orissa.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 16, 2008 8:33 AM
Dettol, which occupies a leading position in the antiseptic liquid market, has sought to create a hygiene awareness culture in Indian households. This initiative is being backed by a survey conducted by the Indian chapter of The Global Hygiene Council.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 13, 2008 8:19 AM
The roll-call for the CASBAA Convention 2008, to be held in Hong Kong on October 28-30, has given a major boost to Barry Diller (IAC), Bill Roedy (MTVNI), Roma Khanna (NBCU) and Darren Childs (BBC Worldwide Channels), who will now be joined by the Asia Pacific pay-TV’s top leadership of converged carriers and content.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 13, 2008 8:12 AM
Sodexho Group, which is unifying all its services under a common brand in all its markets, has embarked on a rebranding exercise. As part of this exercise, Sodexho has dropped the ‘h’ in its name would henceforth be known as Sodexo. The Group has also adopted a new logo.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 9, 2008 8:24 AM
Big Pictures, a division of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, has forayed into Bengali film production in a collaborative effort with well-known Bengali film director Buddhadeb Dasgupta for his upcoming film, ‘Janala’ (Window).
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 6, 2008 10:06 AM
Transport Corporation of India (TCI), India’s largest integrated supply chain and logistics solutions provider embarked on a rebranding exercise in its 50th year of operations. The company has unveiled a new brand line along with a new logo as part of this exercise.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 5, 2008 8:44 AM
Siemens India, Media Direction and UTVi have come together to present a three-series panel discussion titled ‘Answers to the Future’ that aims to find sustainable answers to the toughest questions in the fields of energy, healthcare and industry. The second panel discussion in the series is slated to be held on September 18 in Mumbai.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 4, 2008 8:19 AM
If you haven’t heard about Jaipur’s notorious Galta gang, you soon will, thanks to National Geographic Channel. In these days of D-Company and gang wars, it is but natural that the media turns its focus on such gangs. Nat Geo’s new series, ‘The M Company’, premiering on September 10, promises to unfurl some startling revelations.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Sep 4, 2008 8:18 AM
Srijon Sanman Awards 2008, which seeks to recognise excellence in advertising in Bengali, was held in Kolkata on August 23. Organised by Sangbad Pratidin, the Awards this year saw Bates 141 and Grey Dhaka shine. Ad filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Aug 26, 2008 8:08 AM
Star India on August 21 announced the launch of its Bengali general entertainment channel Star Jolsha in Kolkata. Star Jolsha is scheduled to go on air on September 8. With this, the Star TV Network further intensifies its focus on the regional channel space after Star Vijaya.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Aug 22, 2008 8:27 AM
Shyam Steel Industries Ltd, in association with Candid Communication, has announced the first ever Excellence in Journalism Awards in Eastern India at a press meet in Kolkata on August 5. Both the parties have entered into a contract for 10 years for this event.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Aug 6, 2008 8:30 AM
The Emami Group has unveiled a new campaign for its Himani Fast Relief brand, which the Group claims is its costliest till date for any of its brands. Emami has spent over Rs 1.80 crore on the TVC alone.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Aug 4, 2008 8:31 AM
Big FM Kolkata has introduced the ‘Mojar Adda’ format, which would have shows and activities around the concept of ‘adda’ that would include both on-air and on-ground activities. As part of these activities, the FM station has kicked off the Para Addabaj contest to further strengthen its local connect.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 24, 2008 8:43 AM
Within days of rolling out its service in Kolkata, Radio Audience Measurement (RAM), the radio listenership service from TAM Media Research, has come out with data for the eastern metro. As per the data, Radio Mirchi Kolkata occupies the top spot across age groups, occupation profiles and socio-economic classes.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 21, 2008 8:25 AM
Spencer’s Retail Ltd, part of the Rs 13,500 crore RPG Enterprises, has formed a joint venture with Au Bon Pain, a Boston, Massachusetts headquartered fast casual dining and bakery café chain, to launch the latter’s outlets in India.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 16, 2008 9:26 AM
Red FM Kolkata and Aircel have embarked on a corporate social responsibility drive to make life easier for Kolkatans this monsoon. The month-long drive commenced on July 7. As part of this initiative, umbrellas are being provided at different bus stops in the city. Moreover, special vans and buses have been put into service to help stranded commuters.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 12, 2008 8:39 AM
Media Worldwide Pvt Ltd is all set to launch a 24-hour dedicated Bhojpuri music channel on Monday, July 14. Christened Sangeet Bhojpuri, the channel would be available pan-India and cater primarily to the Bhojpuri speaking population.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 12, 2008 8:33 AM
With devotees from the world over thronging Puri for the annual nine-day Jagannath Rath Yatra festival, the religious event is being extensively covered by media. FM stations in Bhubaneshwar, too, have geared up in full force to bring alive the festive spirit and share the fervour with their listeners.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 9, 2008 7:56 AM
Star Ananda has acquired the television rights for the Sahara Calcutta Football League for the next four years. The League, which has eight first division clubs of Kolkata participating, kicked off from July 8, 2008.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jul 9, 2008 7:53 AM
Zee Bangla’s success story at the Telly Awards, presented by the Kolkata-based daily Sangbad Pratidin, continues. Like 2007, this year, too, Zee Bangla walked away with the majority of awards at the Complan Kesar Badam Telly Samman 2008.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jun 28, 2008 8:37 AM
mjunction Services Ltd has announced the re-launch of its content and conference division as mjunctionedge along with introducing the Hindi versions of its industry magazines, ‘Steel Insights’ and ‘Coal Insights’. The launch was followed by unveiling of mjunction’s corporate portal www.mjunction.in in Hindi language.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jun 28, 2008 8:36 AM
Following the success of the ‘Red Mike’ initiative in Mumbai, Red FM has introduced this platform for self-expression to the listeners of Kolkata. The has won the Indian Excellence in Radio Award for the Best Interactive Idea and the Best Radio Promo.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jun 21, 2008 8:31 AM
Spencer’s Retail has entered into an exclusive tie-up with British retail chain Woolworths Group Plc. The tie-up will enable Indian kids to have access to toy brand Chad Valley, which is owned by Woolworths. This would be the first Chad Valley outlet in Asia. Chad Valley toys are for newborns to 10-year-olds and would be priced from Rs 49 onwards.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jun 9, 2008 8:03 AM
Emami Ltd, which had picked up a 3.91 per cent stake in Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd 10 months ago, has now increased its stake in the company to 27.5 per cent. With this, Emami is expected to become the largest promoter shareholder with nearly 70 per cent of total promoters’ stake in Zandu.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau Jun 3, 2008 8:51 AM
Bates 141 Kolkata has bagged the creative duties for Axiom Estates following a multi-agency pitch involving JWT, Grey and Lowe, besides Bates 141. Axiom Estates has become one of the largest providers of India property services to NRIs globally. Initiative Media has been handling the international media business for Axiom Estates.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau May 21, 2008 8:41 AM
The Times of India, which had unveiled its city-specific portal Kolkatamirror.com in January 2008, has now officially launched the portal. The portal aims to be a one-stop virtual destination for any information on Kolkata. The idea is to make it a platform for strong communities.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau May 17, 2008 9:37 AM
Veteran ad professional Indrani Sen, who had gone on a four-month sabbatical after quitting Emami, has joined AIDIAS Kolkata as Managing Partner. AIDIAS is a consortium of like-minded professionals offering solutions for business development and strategic planning, corporate identity, customised training, specialised market research.
exchange4media Kolkata Bureau May 17, 2008 8:47 AM
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