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Discovery is not just making great strides, but looking far beyond its current footprint as it sets its sights on connecting with the next generation, as Anurag Batra discovers in a conversation with Discovery Networks International CEO and President, Mark Hollinger.<br /> <a href=http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?Section_id=6&News_id=42148&Tag=34642><b>Satisfying the Curiosity of Young Indians</b></a>
Rishi Vora May 17, 2011 3:22 PM
Today, the international footprint of Discovery is huge. Presence in more than 180 countries, 40 languages and more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers. It makes an interesting story as to how the network still thrives on the same idea that it was launched with, which is to provide new and refreshing content.
Rishi Vora May 17, 2011 9:51 AM
In a recent development, Maxus Global has decided to entrust additional responsibility on Managing Director Ajit Varghese. Varghese will now also run Maxus in the South Asian markets comprising Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, besides running Maxus and Motivator – the two GroupM brands in India.
Rishi Vora May 10, 2011 1:35 PM
Deciphering consumer behaviour has always been a challenge for markets, but if one were to follow Brain Science, this exercise would lead to many success stories, as Robin Wight, CEO, Engine, explains…
Rishi Vora Apr 11, 2011 8:58 AM
For Sir John Hegarty, fame and persuasion are important elements in brand building as he stresses on how brands need to be leaders and not mere followers.
Rishi Vora Apr 11, 2011 8:39 AM
Minus scandal, GoaFest 2011 was certainly shiny and happy and the cleaner and greener festival that Festival Chair Lynn de Souza had vouched for. Rules were adhered to, advertising was celebrated and aspirations were created – a look at all that was noteworthy at GoaFest this year…
Rishi Vora Apr 11, 2011 8:37 AM
Display ads are set to witness tremendous growth, says Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Google India, as he lists the factors fueling this growth and where Google fits in.
Rishi Vora Apr 9, 2011 8:56 AM
Deliberating on the future of advertising in light of accelerating growth, Indian ad industry honchos highlight the key challenges and opportunities ahead…
Rishi Vora Apr 8, 2011 9:07 AM
Marketing has over the years evolved beyond the traditional 4Ps. Delivering the keynote at the Mumbai round of the Pitch CMO Summit 2010 on November 16, Sanjay Behl, CEO, Reliance Big TV, delved upon the more contemporary approach of marketing today and demystified the concept of Marketing 3.0…
Rishi Vora Nov 17, 2010 7:24 AM
Leo Burnett has been successfully applying its unique ‘HumanKind’ approach in the process of re-defining the nature of advertising. Highlighting how Leo Burnett puts ‘people’ in the centre of all that it does is Leo Burnett Chairman and Global CEO Tom Bernadin’s book titled ‘Human-Kind’, with Chief Creative Officer Mark Tutssel.
Rishi Vora Nov 11, 2010 7:23 AM
Havas Sports, the sports marketing arm of the Havas Group, which is fairly active in India during cricketing events – particularly IPL, is all geared up to take bigger strides and cash-in on the growth opportunities, not only in cricket, but in other events as well.
Rishi Vora Oct 13, 2010 8:20 AM
Social media has caught on in a big way all over the world, but how can brand managers and advertising agencies cash in on this growing segment? Can it become the centre of digital communications? How does one measure social media? These issues were addressed at a panel discussion on Social Media, which was part of the Knowledge and Learning Seminar on Day 3 at GoaFest 2010.
Rishi Vora Apr 12, 2010 8:44 AM
Much has been said and written about India and China being markets of great importance for global brands and advertising networks, both in terms of size and scope. But where does India exactly stand vis-à-vis China? Tom Doctoroff, CEO, JWT China, gave some interesting insights into the Chines market in his keynote address – ‘Shadow and Light’.
Rishi Vora Apr 9, 2010 8:53 AM
In a recent development, the Board of Directors for BBDO India and RK Swamy BBDO came to a consensus that allows RK Swamy BBDO to exercise a ‘significant minority’ stake in BBDO India. According to sources in the know, it is understood that RK Swamy BBDO will now have about 35 per cent shareholding in BBDO India, up nearly 15 per cent.
Rishi Vora Feb 15, 2010 4:19 AM
‘Do magazines give a better ROI’ saw Ambika Srivastava and Shashi Sinha speak at length on several pertinent issues such as Do magazines help deliver scale? Do they help optimise media plan? The role of creativity in delivering ROI, etc. The two media stalwarts were speaking at the two-day Indian Magazine Congress 2009 that concluded in the Capital on November 6.
Rishi Vora Nov 7, 2009 9:27 AM
Traditionally, television forms a major portion of the advertiser’s media plan. So, how do magazines help reach audiences that advertisers look for, and at the same time ensure ROI? What uniqueness do magazines offer that other mediums don’t? The session on ‘Successful case studies of magazine advertising’ sought to answer these questions on Day two of the Indian Magazine Congress 2009.
Rishi Vora Nov 7, 2009 9:26 AM
‘Content is King and will always remain the king,’ asserted the panelists in one voice at the session on ‘Is content the king even in troubled times?’ at the Indian Magazine Congress (IMC) 2009. Paranjoy Guha Thakurta moderated the session, while the panelists included Ajit Balakrishnan, Tarun Tejpal and Vinod Mehta. <br> <a href=http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=5&news_id=36375&tag=32388&pict=4 target= _blank><b>IMC 2009: Licensing magazine brands in a new world order</b></a> <br> <a href=http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=5&news_id=36377&tag=32392&pict=4 target= _blank><b>IMC 2009: Paving the road ahead for language publications</b></a> <br> <a href=http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=5&news_id=36374&tag=32385&pict=5 target= _blank><b>IMC 2009: Leveraging the digital media</b></a>
Rishi Vora Nov 6, 2009 9:02 AM
Day one of the Indian Magazine Congress (IMC) 2009, being held in Delhi on November 5-6, commenced with a welcome address by Outlook Group’s Maheshwer Peri. His address was followed by a thought-provoking presentation by Nishant Singhal of PricewaterhouseCoopers, who deliberated on the growth aspects of the Indian magazine landscape.
Rishi Vora Nov 6, 2009 7:41 AM
Recession or no-recession, magazines in India will continue to increase in numbers despite many experts having spelled doomsday for print as a medium in the past. This was the point that Chris Llewellyn, President and CEO, FIPP stressed on in his special address at the fifth edition of the Indian Magazine Congress (IMC).
Rishi Vora Nov 6, 2009 7:40 AM
Colors’ ‘Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2’ has hit the small screen and the channel is leaving no stone unturned to market the reality show, exploring, what the channel claims, the least likely modes of communication to reach out to the viewers. “It’s a round-the-clock marketing campaign,” says Rameet Arora, Head of Marketing, Colors.
Rishi Vora Sep 9, 2009 8:12 AM
“India is surely impacted by the recession. However, at the time when the recession started, the general feeling out here was of optimism that India is resistant or immune to global recessions,” observed Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP, at a press meet in Mumbai. He is, however, optimistic about 2010 being a promising year for advertising, media and public relations.
Rishi Vora Sep 7, 2009 8:23 AM
Opportunities exist, even in times of slowdown. This is what the distinguished panel at the fourth exchange4media Conclave, held in Mumbai on June 3, emphasised. The panel comprised Vikram Sakhuja, Sam Balsara, Ambika Srivastava, Rajesh Kamat, Chinatamani Rao, Aashish Bagga, and Neeraj Chandra. The day-long Conclave was presented by Star News and powered by Hindustan Times. Yuva was the associate sponsor for the event.
Rishi Vora Jun 4, 2009 9:12 AM
Speaking at the exchange4media Conclave 2009 in Mumbai on June 3, Andrew Rashbass, CEO, The Economist Group, defined ‘Mass Intelligence’ as a key demographic that The Economist targeted. According to him, ‘Mass Intelligence’ as an audience was growing in India, which had led to the magazine’s growth in India.
Rishi Vora Jun 4, 2009 8:55 AM
In a first ever initiative with the Election Commission of India, the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) is examining the possibilities of doing a pro-bono campaign to urge the citizens of India, especially the youth, to step out and vote.
Rishi Vora Mar 10, 2009 8:35 AM
Day two of the Indian Magazine Congress, held in Mumbai on September 23, started off with a keynote address by Dr Torsten-Joern Klein, member of the executive board and President, G+J international. While he was upbeat about the magazine industry in India, he sounded a cautious note while speaking about international trends.
Rishi Vora Sep 24, 2008 9:27 AM
The fourth Indian Magazine Congress got off to a promising start in Mumbai on September 22. Sushma Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, addressed various issues concerning the magazine industry and said that the Government was in process of taking certain decisions that would benefit the industry.
Rishi Vora Sep 23, 2008 10:06 AM
The finalists at the New York Festival 2008 awards have been announced, and India has secured a total of 34 entries in this list. At 21, Leo Burnett has the highest finalists among Indian agencies. Euro RSCG is a distant second with six. The awards ceremony will take place on June 30.
Rishi Vora Jun 2, 2008 8:55 AM
Television as a medium has evolved, and so have the expectations of clients who want better promos that yield results. Day two of the Promax|BDA India 2008 conference at Mumbai saw insightful tips from international experts, who unveiled the secrets, the rules, and the intricacies of the business of communication on television.
Rishi Vora May 30, 2008 8:48 AM
The afternoon sessions of the two-day Promax|BDA India 2008 conference in Mumbai saw experts discussing ‘pro-volution’ in the media industry. The mantra suggested by the experts was to up the creative quotient while embracing newer technologies. The event, which the experts say is a great learning tool for advertisers, agencies and production houses, showcased some of the finest pieces of work produced in the world.
Rishi Vora May 29, 2008 9:30 AM
Cricket and Bollywood are surefire ways to attract attention in India. And tapping into the craze for these two is Zapak Digital Entertainment, part of the Reliance ADA Group. After launching a slew of games based on the ongoing IPL T20 Tournament, Zapak has now launched a multimedia campaign to grab a larger share of online gaming space.
Rishi Vora May 29, 2008 9:00 AM
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