.7 15 April 2002 Volume: 2 Issue : 34  






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Todays Newsbreakers India
Programming Prognosis
Good press or bad - Star Plus' 'KKK' needs more of it
In a new weekly column, Koushik Saha analyses different shows. More

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

Egmont Imagination India ties up with Vijayta Films
Egmont Imagination India has tied up with Vijayta Films for the launch of an entire range of products based on its forthcoming film – 23rd March 1931 Shaheed. More


Headlines

7 Star reaches deal with ESPN as India-Windies cricket series gets under way
Seven Star Cable Network has finally thrashed out an agreement with the sports broadcaster, ESPN Star Sports, following which the telecast resumed on 11 April. More

RiTV plans Marathi channel for rural viewers
After a Gujarati and Punjabi channel, RiTV will launch a 24-hour Marathi channel during this fiscal year. More

Third Playwin draw throws up 139 big winners
Zee group-promoted Playwin Infravest handed out a total of Rs 60.15 million in the third draw held on 11 April. More
Source: www. indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
IDBI Bank ties up with Rediff.com More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Pvt banking on roll as rich join elite club More
In metros, cell growth beats landline’s More
EU asks India to sell its whisky as rum More
Taj Group close to buying Regent More
Source: The Economic Times

Coke Signs Pact With Harry Potter Films, To Launch Slew of Promos More
Singing A Different Tune: Bose Now Focuses On Retail Segment More
India Life Hewitt Eyes Overseas Markets More
IGNOU To Launch 40 FM Stations For Wider Reach More
Microsoft Sets Its Sights On Home Devices More
Devgan Ent To Focus On Film Distribution More
Source: Financial Express

Honda to launch two scooters More
Source: The Pioneer

Sprint PCS launches first cell phone necklace More
Source: Hindustan Times

McDowell plans summer spread for Celebration rum More
Source: Business Standard

Grey Worldwide in hunt for Indian acquisition More
Is German Remedies-Cadila merger on cards? More
Hero Honda to launch cheap 100cc bike More
SAB TV to raise holdings before inducting partner More
Maruti launches Esteem LXi More
Voltas hopes to surge ahead with Vertis More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Rasna and Frooti: Caught in an advertising bind More
Emvies 2002 to be awarded today More
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Honda to unleash hatchback car More
Britannia bakes plan to up share
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Surfing channels for growth
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Foreign cable TV firms tuning in to India
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Tamil actress Monal commits suicide
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Motorola, ST, Philips in $1.4 b chip alliance More
Hero Honda’s Joy ride to end for a new Dawn More
Source: The Times of India
Thought
for the day
"Advertising is the foot on the accelerator, the hand on the throttle, the spur on the flank that keeps our economy surging forward"
- Robert W. Sarnoff
Other Newslinx International
Omnicom Revamps Board
Omnicom is streamlining its board of directors to eleven, president and ceo John Wren said, cutting seven insiders from a group that has remained essentially unchanged since the holding company's founding in 1986. More

Universal McCann Wins Nestle Buying Review
Interpublic Group of Cos.' Universal McCann, New York, the global media agency for Nestle, has retained and added to its responsibilities for the Swiss marketer, winning the client's consolidated $375 million U.S. media buying account ... More

Carat Names Somerset Head of Hyundai/Kia Media
Carat USA has named veteran automotive media executive Tom Somerset senior vice president, group director for its $450-million Hyundai/Kia media planning account... More


Schwab Lands at GSD&M
Charles Schwab & Co. has shifted creative duties on its ad account to GSD&M, following Schwab's split with BBDO in New York. More

Zimmerman & Partners Takes Fris Vodka Account
Labatt USA is expected to award the $10 million U.S. Becks Beer account to Leo Burnett... More
Source: www.adweek.com

French winemakers encourage Europeans to sip more Gallic wine
A group of French winemakers has unveiled a pan-European advertising campaign aimed at solidifying the country's reputation as the Continent's leading producer of top wines while raising awareness as to the diversity of products on offer
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Samsung assigns $60m, pan-euro task to Initiative Media
Samsung Electronics has appointed Interpublic Group of Cos.-owned Initiative Media (IM), to handle a $60 million, pan-European corporate branding media account.
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Le Monde launches pay-per-view site
Venerable French daily newspaper Le Monde will launch April 15 a pay-per-view spin-off of its leading on-line version, found at www.lemonde.fr. More

China mobile unites $15m media buying biz with Zenith
China Mobile Communications Corp. has consolidated its national media planning, buying and sponsorship business for the first time with Zenith Media, which is jointly owned by Cordiant Communications Group and Publicis Groupe... More

Brahma drafts CraveroLanis Euro RSCG for $3.5m Argentine biz
Brazil's Companhia de Bebida das Americas (AmBev), the world's fourth-biggest brewer, has moved the estimated $3.5 million advertising business for its Brahma beer in Argentina to Havas Advertising's CraveroLanis Euro RSCG. Brahma is the second-best selling beer in Argentina More
Source: www.adageglobal.com

Beech-Nut Narrows Review
Three to Pitch for $10-$15 Million Account More

Australia Looks To Boost Tourism
New Campaign Hopes to Lure Yanks Down Under More

Yet Another Publisher At 'Men's Journal'
Kevin Martinez Becomes Third Publisher in 13 Months More

Nike, Sega Settle Copyright Suit
Sportswear Giant Says Case Is a Warning to Others More

source:www.adage.com

 

 







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