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WPP's response to NDTV: Delayed but eye-opening?blur=25

Industry leaders state that irrespective of the final outcome of NDTV’s now dubbed hypothetical lawsuit, there still are some positives to take away from the ordeal

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 23, 2012 8:35 PM

WPP's response to NDTV: Delayed but eye-opening?blur=25

Industry leaders state that irrespective of the final outcome of NDTV’s now dubbed hypothetical lawsuit, there still are some positives to take away from the ordeal

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 23, 2012 8:00 PM

Lawsuit also accuses b-casters of fuelling corruption?blur=25

Without naming anyone, NDTV’s lawsuit asserts that other broadcasters in India have taken corrupt routes to influence ratings

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 23, 2012 7:26 PM

WPP considers defamation proceedings against NDTV?blur=25

WPP has said, there is no merit in any of the claims made in the ‘hypothetical lawsuit’, and that WPP Parties are in the process of issuing an immediate application to strike out the lawsuit

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 23, 2012 7:06 PM

NDTV retorts to WPP: Lawsuit was served on Aug 10?blur=25

The statement also said that “matters have progressed much beyond ‘service’; Nielsen lawyers have been in touch with NDTV lawyers and have requested for an extension”

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 23, 2012 6:16 PM

IBF-ISA-AAAI set to sign BARC agreement?blur=25

It is understood that the Articles of Association is set to be signed by all three industry bodies

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 21, 2012 11:42 PM

The target is to get ‘10 on 10’ from clients: Ajit Varghese?blur=25

Maxus has had a good year, both on new wins and on awards front. Maxus’s South Asia MD speaks on what has worked for the agency

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 21, 2012 11:41 PM

World Gold Council consolidates media with Maxus?blur=25

WGC was so far working with two media agencies. The account size is pegged at Rs 30-35 crore

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 20, 2012 2:47 AM

Vikram Sakhuja named Maxus Global CEO?blur=25

Sakhuja, who is at present the GroupM South Asia CEO, will continue to be based in Mumbai. GroupM is to yet announce a replacement for his current role

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 16, 2012 8:14 PM

Vikram was the best candidate for the job: Dominic Proctor?blur=25

GroupM’s Global Prez speaks on Vikram Sakhuja’s appointment as Maxus CEO. Proctor says the decision reflects the new world order

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 16, 2012 7:31 PM

Vikram Sakhuja named Maxus Global CEO?blur=25

Sakhuja, who is at present the GroupM South Asia CEO, will continue to be based in Mumbai. GroupM is to yet announce a replacement for his current role

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 15, 2012 8:13 PM

Karbonn Mobiles awards creative mandate to TapRoot?blur=25

TapRoot’s winning streak continues. Soon after being added to Marico’s roster, the agency has won Karbonn Mobiles’ creative & mktg mandate

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 13, 2012 8:22 PM

Karbonn Mobiles awards creative mandate to TapRoot?blur=25

TapRoot’s winning streak continues. Soon after being added to Marico’s roster, the agency has won Karbonn Mobiles’ creative & mktg mandate

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 13, 2012 8:22 PM

TRAI sets Aug 21 deadline for interconnection deals?blur=25

Failing which, TRAI will intervene between MSOs & broadcasters to stipulate tariff & carriage norms for DAS

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 13, 2012 8:11 PM

Aegis Group acquires Communicate 2?blur=25

The conversation between the two companies had first begun in 2008; the move makes Aegis a strong player in search and performance marketing in India

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 10, 2012 6:32 PM

Wipro CCL reorganises media duties between Lodestar UM & Maxus?blur=25

Prior to this, the biz was divided between ZO, DDB Mudra Max & Lodestar

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 9, 2012 11:55 PM

TapRoot added to Marico’s roster for Set Wet?blur=25

Set Wet is part of Halite Personal Care, the demerged personal care business of Paras Pharma from Reckitt Benckiser

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 9, 2012 10:53 PM

TapRoot added to Marico’s roster for Set Wet?blur=25

Set Wet is part of Halite Personal Care, the demerged personal care business of Paras Pharma from Reckitt Benckiser

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 9, 2012 10:53 PM

Aegis Group acquires Communicate 2?blur=25

The conversation between the two companies had first begun in 2008; the move makes Aegis a strong player in search and performance marketing in India

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 9, 2012 12:40 AM

Holding cos high on digital acquisitions again?blur=25

Hungama, Indigo, Resultrix, AKQA are just a few examples indicating that acquisitions are leading global digital strategies once again

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 8, 2012 9:38 PM

Maxus bags Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting; Lodestar UM retains Santoor?blur=25

Prior to this, the business was divided between ZenithOptimedia, DDB Mudra Max and Lodestar UM. The account size is said to be in the region of Rs 150-180 cr

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 8, 2012 7:04 PM

NDTV vs. TAM: AAAI-ISA to meet TAM on August 16?blur=25

The agenda is to understand TAM’s side of the story than pay heed to “what has been reported by media”

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 7, 2012 8:09 PM

OMD India bags Zovi & Travel Trendz media biz?blur=25

OMD India is on a winning streak – post Amrutanjan, the agency has now added the media duties of Zovi & Travel Trendz to its kitty

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 7, 2012 8:04 PM

BPN will use social as its key information source: José Antonio Espinoza?blur=25

BPN’s Prez-International speaks on the agency’s USP, which he believes differentiates it from other media agency brands. India plays a key role in formulating BPN’s final product

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 6, 2012 8:32 PM

NDTV vs. TAM: From cost cutting to corruption...?blur=25

A quick look at what led NDTV to file a $1.3 bn lawsuit against Nielsen, Kantar & TAM

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 6, 2012 7:49 PM

AAAI & ISA are holding BARC behind: Uday Shankar?blur=25

The IBF Prez says that even as the IBF is prepared and the Broadcast Ministry is keen to get BARC off the ground, the other stakeholders, advertisers & agencies, have not shown the same urgency

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 2, 2012 1:18 AM

Amrutanjan appoints OMD India as media AoR?blur=25

The development comes in the wake of a multi-agency pitch. The business is pegged at Rs 15 crore

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 2, 2012 1:18 AM

NDTV sues Nielsen for USD 1.3 Billion in US over TAM ratings?blur=25

The complaint is filed against various companies including WPP, Nielsen Co, Kantar, JWT, IMRB & TAM amongst others. The suit, filed on July 26, 2012, asks for a minimum of USD 1.3 billion -- USD 580 million for negligence and a USD 810 million for fraud

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 1, 2012 7:30 PM

Apollo Tyres moves media mandate to ZenithOptimedia?blur=25

In the wake of a multiagency pitch, Apollo Tyres has parked its Rs 35-40 crore media mandate with ZenithOptimedia

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 1, 2012 7:19 PM

NDTV vs. TAM: A currency in question?blur=25

NDTV’s move to take TAM to court questions the credibility of the single currency that the broadcast fraternity operates on

Noor Fathima Warsia Aug 1, 2012 5:25 AM