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We're firming up plans for a global Eng news channel, with or without CNN: Dr Chandra?blur=25

"We're talking with CNN about a partnership for an English new channel. But we’re not looking for branding from them. India needs a news channel with a global outlook. We need to produce content that has a global feel and we also need to present news that is global in nature," said Chairman of Essel Group and Zee, Dr Subhash Chandra

Priyanka Mehra Aug 10, 2015 8:34 AM

Omnicom Media Group India brings in Shavon Barua to lead its PHD Mumbai office?blur=25

Barua moves in from Havas Worldwide where as President, she was leading the P&L for West & South across various verticals of mainline advertising, digital, health, engagement and experiential

Priyanka Mehra Aug 10, 2015 8:27 AM

Snapdeal meets creative agencies?blur=25

The e-commerce major has been meeting creative agencies in Delhi. Industry sources indicate that Snapdeal is looking for an agency for its upcoming festive campaign; there has also been talk since a few months of the brand looking for a bigger agency to handle its creative mandate

Priyanka Mehra Aug 7, 2015 9:17 AM

We’ve won new business worth over Rs 500 crore this year: Debraj Tripathy?blur=25

"What is more heartening is that about 35% of the Rs 500 crore worth of new business billing is in the digital space," says MediaCom's MD Debraj Tripathy, as he promises to make announcements of 'significant large' business wins in the next couple of weeks...

Priyanka Mehra Aug 5, 2015 9:27 AM

Vinay Hegde joins Starcom Mediavest Group as National Trading Director?blur=25

“We are delighted to have Vinay on board. He is a seasoned, highly skilled media professional with deep relationships and strong negotiation skills. We look forward to working with him,” said Mallikarjun Das, CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group India

Priyanka Mehra Aug 4, 2015 8:57 AM

The Social Street launches Retail Practice; hires top talent from Cheil Communications?blur=25

TSS Retail practice officially launched on 1st Aug in Mumbai, and will operate out of its three regional headquarters – Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore. Asheesh Tyagi, ex-VP Cheil India – Retail Marketing Operations, will lead the Retail practice based out of Delhi NCR office

Priyanka Mehra Aug 3, 2015 8:23 AM

Maxus bags media duties of Paper Boat?blur=25

The win comes after a multi-agency pitch by the Maxus Bangalore team headed by Sanchayeeta Verma

Priyanka Mehra Jul 30, 2015 9:01 AM

Mullen Lintas is here to offer ambitious brands an alternative to the likes of Lowe, Ogilvy & JWT?blur=25

Joseph George- the Group CEO of Mullen Lowe Lintas Group India shares his first thoughts on the future success of two-creative agency structure for Mullen Lintas.

Priyanka Mehra Jul 29, 2015 9:42 AM

Mindshare bags the Media Mandate for Grofers?blur=25

Commenting on the win, Prasanth Kumar, CEO, Mindshare South Asia said, "We are extremely glad to partner with Grofers and look forward to collectively building the brand. With the rapid growth in the ecommerce and digital industry, we are channelizing our services and talent towards frameworks and tools that include adaptive and real- time marketing, giving our clients the edge in an ever-evolving media market."

Priyanka Mehra Jul 28, 2015 12:39 PM

Virat Tandon named CEO of Mullen Lintas?blur=25

Shriram Iyer slated to be National Creative Director

Priyanka Mehra Jul 28, 2015 9:59 AM

Rohit Ohri to Join FCB Ulka as Group Chairman and CEO?blur=25

Nagesh Alai to Move to a Global Role After 25 Years with the Agency

Priyanka Mehra Jul 28, 2015 8:16 AM

Delhi HC allows RED FM to participate in auction of first batch of private FM radio phase-III?blur=25

“From the beginning we had kept a sizeable money to be spent on these auctions. Our inclusion means a healthy competition and will benefit the entire FM radio industry and media and entertainment industry at large,” said RED FM, COO, Nisha Narayanan

Priyanka Mehra Jul 27, 2015 5:43 PM

DD National sees highest growth in Hindi GEC Genre in Week 29?blur=25

India-Zimbabwe Series enabled the channel's growth while all major players witnessed a fall

Priyanka Mehra Jul 27, 2015 8:53 AM

Clients are driving as much inefficiency out of their system as possible: John Sheehy?blur=25

John Sheehy, President of Global Operations at Starcom Mediavest Group, talks about the reason for the surge of global media pitches, SMG continuing to be a challenger brand, growth in double digits and focusing on making India a global hub for data and analytics

Priyanka Mehra Jul 21, 2015 9:28 AM

Star safeguards GRPs against rise of Colors in week 28?blur=25

Week 28 seems to provide an interesting case-study of a counter-strategy deployed by Star Plus which enabled it to safeguard its overall GRPs on Sunday against IIFA Awards on Colors

Priyanka Mehra Jul 20, 2015 10:10 AM

Star safeguards GRPs against rise of Colors in week 28?blur=25

Week 28 seems to provide an interesting case-study of a counter-strategy deployed by Star Plus which enabled it to safeguard its overall GRPs on Sunday against IIFA Awards on Colors

Priyanka Mehra Jul 20, 2015 8:29 AM

Jaideep Mahajan returns to Rediffusion Y & R as National Creative Head?blur=25

Jaideep Mahajan aka JD is back to Rediffusion Y&R as National Creative Head and will work closely with CCO, Rahul Jauhari. JD will be based out of the agency's Delhi office. As a group resource, JD will also oversee the creative product of Everest Delhi

Priyanka Mehra Jul 20, 2015 7:59 AM

DDB Mudra and Chuo Senko Mutually Agree to Split Ways?blur=25

Chuo Senko is now investing aggressively in expanding capabilities and additional capacity in Chuo Senko Advertising India

Priyanka Mehra Jul 18, 2015 7:46 PM

"We are not trying to reinvent ourselves; we are trying to be constant" Sunita Rajan?blur=25

Sunita Rajan Vice President and Head of Advertising Sales for Asia Pacific CNN International shares the brand’s focus at being consistent whilst keeping with dynamic consumer behaviour

Priyanka Mehra Jul 17, 2015 10:22 AM

"We are not trying to reinvent ourselves; we are trying to be constant" Sunita Rajan?blur=25

Sunita Rajan Vice President and Head of Advertising Sales for Asia Pacific CNN International shares the brand’s focus at being consistent whilst keeping with dynamic consumer behaviour

Priyanka Mehra Jul 17, 2015 9:18 AM

Amitava Bhattacharya joins HT Media as Business Head – East & Central Region?blur=25

Based out of Kolkata, he will manage the units at Kolkata, MP- CG and Rajasthan. Additionally, he will also be responsible for a functional overview of the English Print business coming out of Bihar, Jharkhand, UP markets

Priyanka Mehra Jul 15, 2015 2:18 PM

Oppo Mobile awards its media mandate to Starcom Mediavest?blur=25

The mandate was won after a multi-agency pitch, the account size is estimated to be around Rs 90 - 100 crores

Priyanka Mehra Jul 14, 2015 3:29 PM

Amitava Bhattacharya joins HT Media as Business Head – East & Central Region?blur=25

Based out of Kolkata, he will manage the units at Kolkata, MP- CG and Rajasthan. Additionally, he will also be responsible for a functional overview of the English Print business coming out of Bihar, Jharkhand, UP markets

Priyanka Mehra Jul 14, 2015 2:24 PM

Viacom18 announces new entity 'Viacom18 Digital Ventures'?blur=25

Viacom 18 has roped in Gaurav Gandhi to lead and develop a unique, unified multi-platform product offering

Priyanka Mehra Jul 14, 2015 12:39 PM

Indian marketers are looking West when they should be looking East: Dr. Michael Karg?blur=25

"What fascinates me is that India has the biggest pool of technologically advanced talent and yet there is a lack of innovation when it comes to home-grown Indian solutions and products that are dominating on a global scale, " says Dr. Karg, CEO International, Razorfish

Priyanka Mehra Jul 14, 2015 10:15 AM

Indian marketers are looking West when they should be looking East: Dr. Michael Karg?blur=25

"What fascinates me is that India has the biggest pool of technologically advanced talent and yet there is a lack of innovation when it comes to home-grown Indian solutions and products that are dominating on a global scale, " says Dr. Karg, CEO International, Razorfish

Priyanka Mehra Jul 14, 2015 8:54 AM

Dance India Dance helps Zee gain GRPs in week 27?blur=25

Zee TV in past four Weeks of TAM-reported data, crossed the 170 GRPs barrier in Week 27 & this growth has been an organic one, achieved without any WTP (World Television Premiere)

Priyanka Mehra Jul 13, 2015 9:22 AM

BankBazaar.com scouts for a creative partner?blur=25

A multi-agency pitch is currently underway. BankBazaar.com was established in 2008 by Adhil Shetty, Arjun Shetty and Rati Rajkumar

Priyanka Mehra Jul 13, 2015 9:10 AM

S Yesudas resigns as Managing Director, Indian sub-continent, Vizeum?blur=25

"Yes, I have decided to pursue my passion in the areas of content and analytics, either within or outside the group. Various discussions are going on currently. We will send you an official Press Release," said Yesudas confirming the news to e4m

Priyanka Mehra Jul 9, 2015 3:48 PM

We wish they emerge stronger, we certainly will: Network18’s Adil Zainulbhai on CNN-IBN split?blur=25

“Of late, many have enquired about CNN. Here’s what I say: We wish Turner well and we thank them for what we have accomplished. We wish they emerge stronger - we certainly will!” says Network18 Chairman to employees in an internal e-mail

Priyanka Mehra Jul 9, 2015 8:59 AM