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Zee TVs digital plans delayed

Zee TV’s plan to become fully pay channel has been delayed. The short delay from the plan to go fully encrypted from June 1 to June 10 midnight is due to marketing and technical reasons, said RK Singh, chief executive officer, corporate affairs, Zee Networ

exchange4media Staff Jun 7, 2001 7:13 AM

Gillette’s $600 million account up for review

Gillette Corp. plans to conduct a cost-focused review of Gillette's $600 million global advertising account. All external spending, direct and indirect, is up for review. In his first public engagement since taking over as Gillette's CEO, Mr. Kilts blamed

exchange4media Staff Jun 7, 2001 7:12 AM

Prasar Bharati to introduce digital audio broadcasting for AIR

Prasar Bharati plans to introduce digital audio broadcasting for All India Radio (AIR). The pilot project has been prepared and the proposal for six channels has been sent to the government for sanction. The content of these channels will include both news

exchange4media Staff Jun 7, 2001 7:11 AM

Entertainment industry to tap US, Japan for investments

The Rs 9,600 crore Indian entertainment industry is trying to attract investment from American and Japanese companies to invest in the entertainment infrastructure. A delegation, led by Information and Broadcasting minister Sushma Swaraj, will be leaving o

exchange4media Staff Jun 7, 2001 7:10 AM

Lashkara to organise music award show

Lashkara plans to organise a music awards show to create a national and international platform for artistes. The annual event will be telecast globally and will have prominent judges like Jagjit Singh, Anup Jalota, Naqsh Layalpuri, Dev Kohli and Anand Raj

exchange4media Staff Jun 6, 2001 7:08 AM

37 programmes of Star Plus among the top 50: AC Nielsen TAM

According to the latest AC Nielsen TAM ratings, Star Plus has captured 37 of the top 50 programmes across all satellite channels. Among the top shows on the channels include Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and KBC.

exchange4media Staff Jun 6, 2001 7:05 AM

Financial Express (Gujarati) celebrates its tenth anniversary

The Financial Express (Gujarati), is celebrating its tenth anniversary on today. On this auspicious occassion, five leading industrial houses of different regions of the state will be honoured for their best performance in their respective fields.

exchange4media Staff Jun 6, 2001 7:03 AM

National Geographic to implement changes in programming schedule

The National Geographic Channel (NGC) has revamped its programming schedule and introduced other changes to attract more viewers and advertisers. The changes implemented from this month includes exclusive India feed to help the advertisers, shifting of pri

exchange4media Staff Jun 6, 2001 7:02 AM

Star to decide on DTH within a month

Star India is likely to finalise its plans for Ku-band direct-to-home (DTH) television service within a month. The company expects that the government will be able to clarify the policy guidelines on DTH, including the on “open architecture” set-top boxes.

exchange4media Staff Jun 6, 2001 7:01 AM

More twists in Philips global media review

The $600 million review for Philips Electronics' consolidated global media buying and planning business has taken a turn worthy of a soap opera. Two months after it was dropped from the review -- and from Philips' roster -- Bcom3 Group's MediaVest has retu

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:30 AM

Update to sell airtime for etc

Contrary to news published, Update Advertising & Marketing Private Limited has bagged the assignment of marketing of two channels, etc and etc Punjabi, in Mumbai.

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:29 AM

Broadcasters cautious about bidding for DD Metro slots

Private broadcasters are more cautious this time while bidding for the three-year slots in Doordarshan Metro. The broadcasters who had planned to combine satellite programming with DD Metro during the primetime will not be able to do so because of Prasar

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:28 AM

Star to introduce new programmes

In a move to strengthen its news channel, Star is introducing new programmes in some slots and making changes in others. A series of changes are expected on the channel. To begin with, Star News will have a new weekly programme called ‘Reality Bites’ thi

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:27 AM

Discovery to launch ‘New Detectives’ series

After the success of the innovative and groundbreaking programme, Medical Detective, Discovery Channel plans to launch in the month of July a new series titled ‘New Detectives’. The series will be aired every Friday from 10 pm to 11 pm.

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:26 AM

Star Plus to launch Indian version of Let’s Make A Deal

Star Plus plans to launch sometime by the middle or the end of July, the Indian version of Let’s Make A Deal. This one-hour international game show has been licensed to Star India by All-American Fremantle International.

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:25 AM

Pritish Nandy Communication yet to take a decision on Metro Channel bid

Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) hasn’t decided on whether it should bid for the Metro Channel’s bid for the 7 pm slot. Last time, when PNC turned out to be the only bidder for the late night Metro slots, its bid was not considered by the public broadcas

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:24 AM

ESPN Star Sports switch off service to INCablenet

ESPN Star Sports has switched off the service of its two sports channels to INCablenet over dispute on declaration of number of paid subscribers. ESPN Star Sports is asking for a paid connectivity of 1.75 lakh subscribers in Mumbai while INCablenet is curr

exchange4media Staff Jun 5, 2001 7:23 AM

Four companies in race for Asian Cricket Test Championship marketing deal

Octagon CSI, IMG-TWI, World Tel and WSG Nimbus are in the race to globally market the forthcoming Asian Cricket Test Championship and the Asia Cricket Cup. The entire deal among other things will include production, distribution, sponsorship and merchandis

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:27 AM

etc appoints Multi Media to sell airtime

ETC Networks Limited has appointed Mumbai-based Multi Media to market its two channels, ETC and ETC Punjabi, on a commission basis. It was earlier contemplating to hand over the entire ad sales operations to New Age Entertainment. But the plan was dropped

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:26 AM

Major changes in ESPN Star Sports sales team

ESPN Star Sports has made major changes in its sales team. Mr. L S Narashiman joins as the head of sales, ESPN Star Sports. Sanjay Reddy and Vidisha Chatterjee also joins the sales team.

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:25 AM

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