8 July 2002 Volume: 2 Issue : 91

















Todays Newsbreakers India
Media Advertising and Marketing Special Report
Starting with McDonald's, we excerpt each of the brands showcased in Mudra's just published '9 Case Studies of Mudra's Leading Brands' More

Executive Dossier
"We have put our plans for an IPO on hold"
An Interview with B4U Worldwide CEO Ravi Gupta
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Headlines
Dishnet planning VoIP service
The Sivasankaran-promoted Dishnet DSL, a Chennai-based Category A Internet service provider (ISP) plans to come out with voice over Internet Protocol service very soon and is also looking at offering value-added services to its customers, according to an executive of the company. More



Internet penetration grew 39% last year
The number of active Internet entities increased to 1.29 million in March 2002 indicating an increase of 15 per cent over March 2001. The penetration of Internet among businesses grew to 39 per cent from the earlier 36 per cent and while a marginal increase led to 11 per cent penetration in the households. More

BBC World report leads to windfall for Oxford University
A report from Mike Baker, BBC Education correspondent, broadcast on BBC World, the BBC's international news and information channel, has prompted an expatriate British millionaire to donate $500,000 to Oxford University. More

Aryamaan- Brahmaand Ka Yoddha to start telecast from 14 July
After the resounding success of Shaktimaan, Mukesh Khanna now brings Aryamaan- Brahmaand Ka Yoddha. More

Tube Talk
Managing India Brainstorm IV on CNBC India
Business channel CNBC India has announced "Managing India Brainstorm IV", held in association with Sun Microsystems and Wipro Infotech, which brought together the leading minds from diverse streams of Industry and Business.
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BBC World offers latest global travel information
BBC World has launched Fast Track, a new weekly global round-up of travel news for the leisure and business sectors. More
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Other Headlines
Brand masters
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Happy flying
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FMCG sales dip 4% in May, HLL takes a 10% hit
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No clear connection for !dea-BPL merger
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Karnataka to allow another 1,100 liquor vending licences More
Australian winemakers eye success in Asia More
TI Cycles to set up 2 manufacturing bases More
Motorcycles, moped sales on fast track More
Skoda may hike price of Octavia More
Oushadi posts Rs 1.36 crore profit in FY-02 More
Sony, Toshiba plan higher overseas PC sales More
What are TRP ratings? More
Music cos rock 'n' roll as more FM stations tune in More
Sachin up to Schumacher's speed More
MBD to tag global brandname for Kolkata ITDC hotel More
Revolution in ready to wear markets More
Airlines saddle new fare schemes with riders More
Source: The Economic Times

India Today eyes Reader’s Digest stake More
CII declares 2002-03 ‘Year of Multimedia’ More
Wearit plans outlets in Mumbai, Kolkata More
Source: Business Standard

Only Dhirubhai More
Wipro goes to school; to teach new lessons More
Ontrack acquires 50% stake in UK company
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100% FDI may not cheer tea sector
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Source: The Hindu Business Line

The Role Of IPRs In Economic Development More
BBC To Allocate 10 PC Of Budget For Website By 2006
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In The Loop: optiMA FLL Is Set To Hit The Market Soon
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Mumbai Beeps Clear On FM Radio Map
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Instant Cameras: Polaroid Downs Shutters On Manufacturing More
CRM Market In India To Double This Year, Says Study More
Floriculture AEZs To Bring Rs 611 Cr In 5 Yrs
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Godrej’s Storewel To Relaunch Products For Economy Segment More
TI Cycles Revamps Manufacturing Model More
‘Strategy, Consultancy Key To Successful CRM Efforts’ More
Bata To Set Up 30 Large Format Stores More
Lowering Of WLL Rental Floor May Hit Paging Cos More
Source: Financial Express

Can advertising shake off September 11 More
Viacom chief confident about the future More
Markets need more retail participation: Analysts More
Finally, an audience rating system for radio More
Scorpio may prove M&M's growth driver More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Tea Board: Dishing out a contemporary cuppa More
NRS 2002: How business magazines had a field day while dailies fell More
Source: www.agencyfaqsl.com

Telco will recommend new Castrol oil products More
Tractor industry: will fortunes change? More
Source: www.asianage.com

Tech initiatives drive a sagging tourism industry
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Ad against Coke, Pepsi
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NIIT aims at 50% market share
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Soft drinks displacing health drinks: study
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GM foods enter food chain covertly
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Source: The Hindu

Vivendi will have to sell assets More
Hidden Persuaders More
Source: The Times of India
Thought for the day
"What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself."
- Abraham Lincoln
Other Newslinx International
Vivendi comes clean on its cash crisis More
Reed's share price hit by accounting lawsuit
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ExxonMobil pumps up OMD with $100m global biz
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BBC team revives hope of widespread digital TV uptake in U.K.
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Nissan retains $175m pan-euro biz at OMD
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China suspends BBC World broadcasts over news report
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Source: www.adageglobal.com

An Old Brand Is Back, With Ads for a Young Crowdw More
Source:www.nytimes.com

Aegis forced to break silence More
Illegitimate criticism?
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Source: www.mediaguardian.co.uk


Amazon.Com Returns To Tv Advertising
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Leo Burnett Cannes Reel To Be Tv Show
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72.3% Of Pvr Viewers Skip Commercials
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Source: www.adage.com
















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