19 July 2002 Volume: 2 Issue : 100

















Todays Newsbreakers India
Media Advertising and Marketing Special Report
Star launches innovative promo campaign for 'Vandana'
More effective than hoardings, more direct than radio and higher recall than print ads. When it comes to innovative promotions of new serials, Star can often take the cake. More

Cartoon Network launches Power Zone Contest
MUMBAI: It's all about connecting to your audience. Towards that end, leading kids channel Cartoon Network has launched a promotion around its popular Power Zone franchise. More



Headlines
Zee Telefilms shows an improved bottomline in Q1 2002
MUMBAI:Higher subscription revenues and a tight control on costs enabled Indian media major Zee Telefilms Ltd (ZTL) to notch up a better better bottomline in Q1 2002-2003 as compared to Q1 2001-2002. Net profit is up 31 per cent to Rs 476.7 million (Rs 363 million in the corresponding previous financial quarter). Things are not that rosy on the turnover front with total revenues rising a minuscule 6.5 per cent to Rs 2488 million (Rs 2335 million) . More


DD News plan dumped after Swaraj says no
NEW DELHI: The much-touted revival of Doordarshan's News channel has finally been put on the backburner. More

Malayalam channel Asianet goes digital
MUMBAI: Asianet, the leading Malayalam language channel, has gone digital from this week in an effort to stay ahead of the competition. More

AirTV's global S-Band satellite network will deliver BBC World to airlines
MUMBAI: BBC World, the BBC's 24-hour international news and information channel, will soon be available to audiences on the move though the AirTV global satellite network, which will deliver television broadcasts to airlines flying major global routes. More

Conditional access system update
Delhi cable TV operators plan TV blackout as protest against CAS delays
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Cable Operators United Front - a newly created body consisting of MSOs, franchisees, and independents based in the Capital- has decided to black out all channels for an hour daily starting 20 July in protest against the delay in the passing of the CAS amendment. More

Consumer body to protest against CAS delay even as Bill awaits Upper House nod for referral to committee
NEW DELHI: Even as the government has more or less decided to refer the conditional access issue (CAS) to a parliamentary committee in the face of stiff opposition coming from the Congress and the Left, a group of consumer activists has decided to stage a protest in the capital tomorrow, against the delay in passing of the legislation. More


Media Stockwatch
Media stocks mostly stable selective stocks shoot up
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Other Headlines
Euro RSCG To Start New Media Buying Division
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IMRB Study Clubs Brands In Eight Categories
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Coke, Pepsi See Sales Growth, Continue War Over Marketshare More
Tatas To Spend Rs 300cr For Brand-building More
Amway To Develop India-specific Brands
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Entry Of Fourth Cell Player Will Push ARPU Down: Study
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BSNL Plans For Nationwide Call Centres A Distant Dream
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Dell Intl Services Eyes Software Design Space More
Idea Cellular Clears Frequency Hurdle, Gears Up To Launch In Delhi Circle More
Scorpio Gets Overwhelming Response; Mahindra Eyes Greater Market Share More
Source: Financial Express

Tatas thrust to branded businesses — Plans Rs 300-crore promotion
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A new note in film marketing More
Cellnext service to Star channels
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AP: IPR facilitation cell set up
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Indica Research launches new consultancy practices
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Indo-Fuji launches Adhyapaka
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PASIC to quench your thirst
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Tencel unveils khadi collections
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Source: The Hindu Business Line

Wipro takes 100% in GE Medical Systems More
Trai, operators differ on cell use
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Coke, Pepsi soft drink sales fizz up 26% in Q2
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Tata brand-led businesses’ share seen rising to 80% of turnover More
Ad firms pitch for Kaif - Yuvraj Partnership More
Blue Dart in talks for new allies More
Amtrex Hitachi expands overseas, enters 7 marts
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Bharti to offer ILD services by weekend
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Source: Business Standard

Car sales on fast track, up 5% More
Coca-Cola, Pepsi sip same growth numbers More
Torrent eyes Europe, to set up shop in Germany More
Kraft Q2 earnings grow 17% on strong sales
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SilkAir plans flights between Singapore and Jaipur
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Realty market gets wired for a Net-Net advantage More
Soap prices to go up by 5-10% More
HLL to get full control of Modern Foods next week More
Source:The Economic Times

Radio, market surveys & the adman's quandary More
High prices could be a dampener for Marico More
Car, CV, bike sales move to top gear in June More
Bharti to launch mobile services in 3 new zones More
Novartis' patent infringement case against DRL More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

TBWA/Anthem adds two BPL Mobile circles; ups account billing to Rs 12 crore More
Zenith Media’s Ad Forecast foresees growth for television and radio in India More
Business Standard, Hindustan Times in an advertising tie-up More
What’s in store for good old Reader’s Digest?
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Source: www.agencyfaqs.com
Thought for the day
"The other day at the zoo, I saw a Gorilla thumping his chests trying to impress the visitors. Recollecting that 'man has ascended from apes' I said to myself " So Advertising is that old"
- Anonnymous
Other Newslinx International
Revenues Down For Knight Ridder More
Deloitte Consulting To Change Name
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Mitsubishi Consolidates North American Units
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Agencies Keep Eye On Pfizer-Pharmacia Acquisition
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Tribune Reports Flat Revenue For Second Quarter
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Source: www.adage.com

Mahoney Joins Hill, Holliday More
Lycos Shootout for Ogilvy & Mather and Hill, Holliday More
Nestle Purina Pet Car Consolidates Accounts More
Commericial Emmy Nominations Announced More
Source: www.adweek.com

US Airways Taking Midway Under Its Wing More
Dodge Uncages Zoo Promo
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Molson Mini Keg Party Coming To U.S.
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Hispanic-American Buying Power Intensifies In Click And Brick
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Source: www.brandweek.com

Expensive Watching More
Source:ABC News

Cox, McCann in iTV Ad Deal More
Source:www.internetnews.com

Drug Research Institute welcomes moves to review alcohol advertising
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Source:www.abc.net.au

Internet as a medium of advertising
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Source:www.koreapost.com
















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