16 July 2002 Volume: 2 Issue : 97

















Todays Newsbreakers India
Media Advertising and Marketing Special Report
Discovery, American Diabetes Association join forces
MUMBAI:The Discovery Health Channel has announced a partnership with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), to develop special programming in order to increase awareness of the disease. More


Headlines
CAS bill trawling uncharted waters, says survey
NEW DELHI: The issue of conditional access system (CAS) is generating renewed heat on the eve of its expected passage in the Indian Parliament's Upper House (Rajya Sabha) and a recent survey carried out at Broadcast Asia in Singapore points out that India is attempting to introduce CAS in a manner which has not been tested anywhere or, if done so, has failed to have the desired effect. More


Disney Channel launches in Indonesia
The arrival of the Big Mouse in India may be delayed but it is setting up shop in other parts of the region. AsiaNet-ABC Cable Networks Group today announced plans to launch the Disney Channel in Indonesia beginning this month. More

First day at office for Sunil Lulla as SET executive V-P
MUMBAI: That Sunil Lulla would be joining Sony Entertainment Television was first reported in indiantelevision.com (on 8 June). Today it was made official with the announcement that Lulla had joined SET as executive vice-president. More

CAS will give govt unparalleled powers, says survey
NEW DELHI: Not only is the Cable TV (Networks) Regulation Bill, 2002, which is supposed to be discussed in Rajya Sabha during this session of Indian Parliament, at variance with the Task Force on CAS recommendations, but it also gives powers to the Indian government which are unparalleled in the whole of Asia, according to a recent survey. More

Presidential polls prevent CATV Act CAS amendment's fresh introduction in Rajya Sabha today
NEW DELHI: The Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2002, which was listed for re-introduction in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) today, will have to wait another week before its likely enaction into law. More

TV 18 Q1 results on 22 July
Television Eighteen India's (TV18) board is scheduled to meet on 22 July 22 to consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June, and audited financial results for the year ended 31 March, reports bseindia.com. More

Records tumble at AXN's 'World Record Holder Contest'
For action channel AXN, generating local interest in its programming is not about creating Indian programming or even Indian language feeds. It's all about bringing events linked to their popular shows to India. More

PanAmSat Q2 results boosted by football world cup coverage
MUMBAI:PanAmSat, the global video and data broadcasting services provider has reported revenues of $209.2 million for the second quarter of 2002, in financial results declared last week. More

I&B issues fresh notices to 4 channels over surrogate liquor, cigarette ads
NEW DELHI: The I&B Ministry, which recently sent showcause notices to four television channels for carrying surrogate advertisements for two liquor brands, last week sent a fresh batch of letters to them. Notices were sent to Zee, Aaj Tak, Sony and Star to stop showing surrogate liquor and tobacco ads, ministry sources say. More

Media Stockwatch
Media Stocks head south
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Special Report'
At The Launch of 'KNKKH'

Sony meets its match in Madhuri More

Tube Talk
MAX showcases Dev Anand, Bachchan and Govinda this month
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Source: www. indiantelevision.com


Other Headlines
Mediacom seeks alliances with smaller agencies
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Pepsi ropes in Kaif to endorse soft drinks More
MegaMind contest
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Air Sahara plans big expansion
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Golden Tobacco to focus on low-end cigarettes — Reviving 50-year-old Panama brand
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CRM solution — Lever to lift B2B enterprise
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Hidesign ties up with Landmark
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Pfizer set to swallow Pharmacia for $60 b — May vault to 4th slot in India
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Crickcitement in the sky
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Special excursion fares from Jet
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Oxemberg plans Rs 40-cr network expansion
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Whirlpool asks MRTPC to restrain LG from selling fridge models
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Source: The Hindu Business Line

Preet KS Bedi resigns from Lowe
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Ad industry continues to face slowdown
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Govt to turn heat on surrogate ads
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Pfizer's Indian turnover may touch Rs 750 crore More
IIT clean chit to LG wrong, says Whirlpool More
Bakemans plans a comeback More
Gufic to launch host of products this fiscal More
Buyback plans lift Godrej Consumer
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Source: Business Standard

Preet Bedi quits Lowe to head TBWA-Anthem More
Mass brands are FMCG stars More
Bargain hunting at Parel factory outlets
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Louis Vuitton to set up shop in India
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IA-Taj offer for hi-fliers More
Marico achieves last mile connectivity More
Boots Piramal to expand OTC product portfolio More
IFC set to acquire 10% in Escotel More
Toyota to invest $400m on new car for India More
Pfizer may replace Cipla as No. 3 More
European auto makers woo customers with safer cars More
Boom for travellers as 5-star hotels slash tariffs More
‘Asia-Pacific IT spend to grow 4.7% in ’02' More
Pfizer-Pharmacia deal keeps Indian arms puzzled More
Source:The Economic Times

Sahara Counters Farecitement With Crickcitement More
PM Surprised That People Want To Publish Him
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Parle, Rasna Gear Up For Monsoon With New Initiatives
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Will Kaif Take An Aggressive Position For Pepsi?
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Crossroads Expects 20 Per Cent Growth With Renewed Thrust More
Marico CEO Quits, Likely To Join Online Lottery Venture More
Jewellery Exporters Eye EU Markets As Euro Sparkles
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Source: Financial Express

Starcom to handle Dr Morepen's media account More
Bajaj Tempo to expand Balwan range More
Air Sahara launches massive expansion plan More
Godrej Consumer board to consider buyback More
Indian skies may open to more foreign airlines More
Pfizer to buy Pharmacia for $60bn in stock More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Preet Bedi quits Lowe More
Amaron: Looking for a clutter-busting technique More
Madison Media is AOR for ABN AMRO Bank More
The first days of radio rating
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Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Thought for the day
"What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself."
- Abraham Lincoln
Other Newslinx International
Golf Tour Gets New Sponsor More
Jaguar's Summer Ads Hope To Lure Young Drivers
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Carat Exits Bank Of America Pitch
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Northwest Said To Be Launching Review
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Autotrader.Com Extends Race Sponsorship Deals
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Miller Publishing Sells Sailing Titles
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Burger Kings Begins Shift To Interpublic Shops More
Source: www.adage.com

Goulden Joins EMC for Global Marketing More
Farella Returns To Launch N.Y. Startup More
L'Oreal Taps Fallon for Launch More
Stanley Steemer Kicks Off $35 Mil. Review More
ONDCP May Face Protests From Losing Contenders More
Kirshenbaum Snares Hartz Mountain More
Mullen to Relaunch Wachovia More
Source: www.adweek.com


Guitar World Sings Anniversary Song
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Lipton Puts The Tea Into Reality
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Panasonic, P&G Unveil Marketing Alliance
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Meow Mix Plans Purr-fect Program
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Pfizer To Acquire Pharmacia in $60B Deal
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Versace Ad Campaign Will Go On
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Source: www.brandweek.com

ITC clears McDonald's ad More
Source:www.media.guardian.co.uk

Omnicom Faces Class-Action Suit Over Accounting More
Source:www.dmnews.com
















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