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Following a multi-agency pitch, Honda Siel has consolidated its media business with ZenithOptimedia. The business was hitherto divided between Dentsu Media and Motivator. The account size is estimated to be in the vicinity of Rs 100 crore.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 14, 2011 8:42 AM
Uday Shankar, President, Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), shares his views on IBF’s recommendations on self regulation and the way ahead for the industry...
Noor Fathima Warsia May 13, 2011 8:29 AM
Joy Chakraborthy (Revenue & Niche Channels), Bharat Ranga (International Operations) and M Venkatraman (Corporate and HR) have been promoted to Executive Directors.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 13, 2011 8:20 AM
Stephane Faggianelli, President, Asia-Pacific, Wunderman speaks to exchange4media on what lies in store for the India operations of the company.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 12, 2011 9:35 AM
Developments around the world and in India over the last few weeks have kept news channels busy. Osama Bin Laden’s killing kept the numbers coming in week 19. Other developments that added numbers in preceding weeks were Sathya Sai Baba passing away and the Royal Wedding...
Noor Fathima Warsia May 12, 2011 8:52 AM
As Movies Now continues to maintain its lead in the English movie genre, making an impact on the genre itself, the channel delves on plans to further increase its genre share.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 11, 2011 9:30 AM
A CEO’s life in a company per se is decreasing according to several studies, and the Hindi general entertainment channel’s CEO/ Head’s life seems to be growing shorter by the day.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 9, 2011 4:47 PM
As Sameer Nair exits Turner General Entertainment Network as CEO, the company’s integration into Turner Broadcasting System APAC not only means significant changes in Imagine’s operations, but also indicates the challenges Turner is facing in the Hindi general entertainment space. TBSAP’s President, Steve Marcopoto, speaks on the Turner GE experience.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 9, 2011 8:52 AM
Viacom18: From Rs 110 crore to Rs 1,100 crore. What’s next? CEO Haresh Chawla admits that the space continues to be competitive, but avers that the brand is stable and his challenge is to keep it going on the trajectory it is on, and further strengthen it...
Noor Fathima Warsia May 4, 2011 10:36 AM
India Today Group has launched Robb Report on May 1, 2011. Given the premium luxury space of the magazine, Robb Report would follow a controlled circulation model. India Today Group has started with a print run of 35,000 copies.
Noor Fathima Warsia May 2, 2011 8:47 AM
The ratings are decent, the advertisers have put in a lot of money on the platform and doing all required to make the right noises, but still, is something missing at the IPL this year? Can the ICC World Cup be blamed for that?
Noor Fathima Warsia May 2, 2011 8:42 AM
Hero Group has looked out of its roster agencies - JWT, PerceptH and Draftfcb Ulka - after a span of 10 years. Law & Kenneth would be handling the corporate account for the group, which is creating a new brand identity post the split with 27-year old partner Honda.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 29, 2011 8:51 AM
The company has earmarked an ad budget of Rs 18-20 crore for communication exercises that will see KKR’s Shah Rukh Khan endorsing Matrix.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 28, 2011 8:55 AM
As STAR India announces a 20 per cent blanket ad rate hike, the Network’s President, Kevin Vaz, speaks to exchange4media on what led to the increase.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 27, 2011 8:37 AM
When Viacom18 announced Raj Nayak as CEO of Colors, it got one thinking...is media and advertising banking on ‘experience’ again…
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 25, 2011 8:37 AM
Seiichiro Hayata, Acting Chairman, Dentsu India Group, speaks to exchange4media on the changes at the organisation and the plans ahead.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 21, 2011 8:39 AM
Putting all speculations to rest, Raj Nayak, in a conversation with exchange4media, has stated that Aidem will continue, though a restructuring of operations is on the cards.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 20, 2011 3:00 PM
After a stint of eight years with the company, Rajesh Aggarwal, President, Dentsu India, has decided to move on. Aggarwal confirmed the development to exchange4media.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 20, 2011 8:41 AM
On April 13, 2011, MG Parameswaran (aka Ambi) and Kinjal Medh launched their co-authored book ‘Draftfcb Ulka Brand Building Advertising Concepts & Cases Case Book II’. In a conversation with exchange4media, Ambi & Medh speak on why any professional in advertising, or aspiring to be in advertising, should read this book.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 19, 2011 8:49 AM
The industry is buzzing with what Raj Nayak’s decision to accept Viacom18’s offer to be CEO Colors means for the channel. At the same time, the other half of conversations is what this means for Aidem Media.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 19, 2011 8:44 AM
Viacom18 has signed on Raj Nayak, who owns Aidem Media as the CEO for Colors. It is still unclear what the road ahead for Aidem would be.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 19, 2011 8:33 AM
It cannot get worse than this. When every channel speaks of audiences on weekends, why are they not doing anything right about it!?
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 18, 2011 9:54 AM
BBH made an interesting move by appointing Raj Kamble as the Managing Partner for India ops. John Hegarty and Raj Kamble speak to exchange4media on the company’s plans ahead.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 18, 2011 8:23 AM
STAR India’s COO Jagdish Kumar is moving on from the organisation. The company has appointed Gayatri Yadav as Marketing Director.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 18, 2011 8:22 AM
Prasoon Joshi, who returned from Dubai Lynx Awards, where he was Jury Chairman, to Goa for the Abby Awards, gives a view on awards in India, and whether the soul of the platform is losing place.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 12, 2011 8:49 AM
Led by Chairperson Shashi Sinha, the Awards Governing Council (AGC) has done all possible so far to ensure a clean award.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 9, 2011 8:50 AM
Once again delivering above industry expectations, the India-Sri Lanka final match has rated as the single highest match of the tournament and with a margin. Tam Sports data shows that India-Sri Lanka match has rated 23.21 in the all India market for the C&S 4+ TG, while India-Pakistan has rated 20.98.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 6, 2011 9:10 AM
With a simulcast with Geo TV and Times Now Cricket, Times Now had quite a few ‘firsts’ planned for ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami speaks on the channel’s cricket programming.
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 6, 2011 9:06 AM
With India losing only one match in the entire series, with important matches being hosted in India, with ESPN Star Sports charging unheard of premiums and even the news media-ICC war, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 was, what a Mumbaiyya would call, <em>paisa vasool. </em>
Noor Fathima Warsia Apr 4, 2011 9:55 AM
STAR India and NDTV Group have signed an agreement for the ad sales function of the NDTV news channels – NDTV India, NDTV 24x7 and NDTV Profit. It is understood that a five-year agreement has been signed, which can be extended based on mutual agreement. This is effective immediately.
Noor Fathima Warsia Mar 30, 2011 8:53 AM
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