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MTV’s virtual move for ‘MTV Chat House’?blur=25

MTV’s new show ‘MTV Chat House’ is designed on a format that blurs the boundaries between the virtual world and the real world.

Suraj Ramnath Dec 7, 2011 9:09 AM

Zee’s new media push for ‘Dance India Dance - 3’?blur=25

Zee TV is set to return with the third season of ‘Dance India Dance’ and has chalked out a 360-degree marketing campaign across cities.

Suraj Ramnath Dec 7, 2011 7:56 AM

Sony MIX launches ‘MIX Musicians’ for music lovers?blur=25

Multi Screen Media’s recently launched music channel, ‘MIX’, has launched a new show ‘MIX Musicians’, which showcases stalwarts from the music world.  

Suraj Ramnath Dec 5, 2011 12:53 PM

Imagine back with Swayamvar-4; eyes top 4 GEC rankings?blur=25

Imagine is looking to repeat the success of its show ‘Swayamvar’ in its fourth season. But going forward, the focus would be on fiction.

Suraj Ramnath Dec 5, 2011 7:26 AM

UTV Action in ‘Warriors’ mode?blur=25

A year and a half after its launch, UTV Action has gone for re-branding. The channel now sports a new logo and tagline: ‘Home of the Warriors’.

Suraj Ramnath Dec 2, 2011 7:44 AM

RK Swamy BBDO takes the humour route for Moods Condoms?blur=25

The ad that certainly gets a smile on the viewers face has been made to play with people’s fantasy which conveys the message that they could get intimate anywhere.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 24, 2011 9:16 AM

Only few brands benefited from association with Ra. One: Ormax Media?blur=25

Ormax Media’s research reveals that out of the 20 brands associated with Ra. One, only Sony PlayStation, Cinthol, McDonald’s and Sahara Force India F1 were recalled by the people.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 24, 2011 9:15 AM

Karthik Lakshminarayan resigns as COO of FoodFood?blur=25

He joined FoodFood in December 2010 and played an important role in launching India’s first ever food channel entirely shot in high definition.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 23, 2011 7:53 AM

Croma aims for Rs 2,000-crore plus business this year?blur=25

From a Rs 31-crore worth business in 2007, Croma has gone on to make business worth Rs 1,549 crore in 2010. Croma believes it will make a business worth Rs 2,000 crore this year.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 23, 2011 7:41 AM

Wagh Bakri’s Parag Desai predicts 5,000 tea cafes in next 5 yrs?blur=25

Wagh Bakri Tea Group, one of the largest packet tea sellers in India, has plans to build a premium image of the beverage in the market. The company started off with its first tea lounge two and a half years back at Ville Parle, Mumbai and is expanding.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 23, 2011 7:40 AM

Tanishq targets working women with sub-brand Mia?blur=25

Tanishq has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Mia, which is targeted at working women. The company has spent Rs 5 crore on an extensive marketing campaign for the brand, with a special focus on digital media.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 21, 2011 9:14 AM

Shyam Chhabria joins ET NOW as Head of Branded Content?blur=25

ET NOW has appointed Shyam Chhabria as Head of Branded Content. Based out of Mumbai, Chhabria will focus on creating stronger relationship with prospective clients by designing properties that address client needs and make for interesting viewing. He will be reporting to Hemant Arora, Chief Sales Officer, Times Television Network.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 21, 2011 8:31 AM

SAB continues in its light-hearted vein; 2 new shows to go on air?blur=25

Continuing with its strategy of airing lighthearted, family shows, SAB TV will be launching two new shows on November 28, 2011 – ‘Chidiyaghar’ and ‘RK Laxman Ki Duniya’.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 18, 2011 8:04 AM

Disney to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday in style?blur=25

Disney Channel is celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday from November 18, 2011. The channel has lined up a slew of special programmes based on the world’s most famous mouse.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 17, 2011 11:18 AM

Sony spruces up fiction line-up with new show ‘Parvarrish’?blur=25

With ‘KBC’ Season 5 coming to an end, Sony is looking to further consolidate its No. 2 position with a new content line-up, with focus on fiction shows.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 16, 2011 8:07 AM

BIG Magic upbeat about new reality show ‘BIG Bal Kalakaar’?blur=25

BIG Magic has spent Rs 1.2 crore so far to market its new reality show for children, ‘BIG Bal Kalakaar’, that seeks to showcase talent from the Hindi heartland.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 15, 2011 8:16 AM

Flashed Yesterday: RK Swamy BBDO wins creative mandate for NOMARKS?blur=25

RK Swamy BBDO has been assigned the creative mandate for NOMARKS range of skin care products. No pitch process preceded the win. RK Swamy BBDO has already begun work on the account and has come up with its first campaign, titled ‘Teenocracy’.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 15, 2011 7:58 AM

Manipal University and NGC present a TV show based on real life case studies?blur=25

Termed ‘Teenovator-2012’, the show will feature teenagers using their knowledge and creativity to produce solutions for India’s best C-level executives.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 15, 2011 7:34 AM

Sony’s new fiction show ‘Dekha Ek Khwab’ to replace KBC?blur=25

Sony has come up with two new fiction shows – ‘Dekha Ek Khwab’ (premiering on November 21) and ‘Parvarish’ – which would be replacing ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 7, 2011 9:26 AM

Sony Mix beefs up content line-up with ‘Once Upon a Time…Kabhie Kabhie’?blur=25

 Multi Screen Media’s recently launched music channel - ‘MIX’ claims to have garnered a phenomenal response from music lovers in just two months of its launch.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 7, 2011 9:16 AM

Neo Cricket gears up for ‘Return of the Big Guns’ series?blur=25

Terming the India-Windies series as ‘Return of the Big Guns’, Neo Cricket has planned some interesting marketing strategies for the comeback of the big guns of cricket.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 3, 2011 9:32 AM

Neo Sports to broadcast World Series Hockey in India?blur=25

Neo Sports has bagged the telecast rights for the World Series Hockey in the Indian Sub-Continent. According to industry sources, the rights have been acquired for Rs 70 crore.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 2, 2011 9:29 AM

SAB TV launches ‘SAB Ka Evening Shows’?blur=25

Starting November 5, 2011, SAB TV will add fresh comedy entertainment with the launch of ‘SAB Ka Evening Show’ that will feature a one-and-a-half-hour long Maha-episode of family comedy every Saturday from 9 pm onwards.

Suraj Ramnath Nov 1, 2011 9:10 AM

RBNL to highlight radio & TV ops as one entity?blur=25

Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd is planning to get its radio shows from Big FM to its television channel Big Magic. The fundamental strategy is to see both the radio and television channels as one entity.

Suraj Ramnath Oct 31, 2011 8:19 AM

Goldmine goes young; calls itself ‘People’s Company’?blur=25

Goldmine is going for a complete re-branding to make its business youthful. The agency has also added a new specialised creative wing, ‘Mine’, which has already bagged a few private sector brands.

Suraj Ramnath Oct 24, 2011 8:50 AM

PVR Ltd Q2 net up 47 pc at Rs 14.30 cr?blur=25

PVR Ltd has announced a 47 per cent jump in its net profit in Q2 FY12 at Rs 14.30 crore, as compared to Rs 9.73 crore in Q2 FY11. The exhibition business also showed a stellar performance in this quarter.

Suraj Ramnath Oct 24, 2011 8:48 AM

Stark handling launch duties for Manorama Group’s new GEC?blur=25

Manorama Group, which has launched its first ever GEC Mazhavil Manorama, has brought on board Thiruvananthapuram-based Stark Communications as its creative and media agency.

Suraj Ramnath Oct 24, 2011 8:46 AM

PepsiCo to give Mumbaikars a taste of Duke’s again?blur=25

PepsiCo is all set to bring back Mumbaikars’ beloved Duke’s range of beverages after seven years. The company is re-launching the range in a cool and retro avatar.

Suraj Ramnath Oct 21, 2011 9:18 AM

Talenthouse to give budding artistes in India a leg-up?blur=25

Reliance Entertainment Ltd has announced their strategic investment in California-based Talenthouse to offer a platform for budding artistes to showcase their talent.

Suraj Ramnath Oct 21, 2011 9:16 AM

Arrow’s moves to ‘Get New Yorked’?blur=25

Arrow has come out with a new ad campaign for its latest New York formal wear range that gives office goers an option of trendy work-wear and also espouses a slim, slick look...

Suraj Ramnath Oct 20, 2011 8:57 AM