9 July 2002 Volume: 2 Issue : 92

















Todays Newsbreakers India
Media Advertising and Marketing Watch
Aaj Tak achieves its goal with World Cup contest
Two birds with one stone. Hindi news channel Aaj Tak, which ran an interactive contest during the just-ended soccer world cup, has claimed one million plus responses as well tracked viewership patterns for the chnanel. More

Headlines
Switch-off scenario averted in Mumbai as Star, INCableNet agree to continue talking
After a day of hard negotiations, Star India and Hinduja Group MSO INCableNet this evening appeared to have bought themselves some time to arrive at an agreement on the terms of a new contract after the current one expired on 30 June. More



After 'SMS', Paresh Raval has three more shows in the pipeline
Close on the heels of his much talked about comic role in Awara Pagal Deewana, Paresh Rawal has added another feather to his cap. The veteran actor has turned TV producer. His first offering as producer is a tri-weekly laugh riot-Shubh Mangal Savadhan that starts telecast from 15 July on Sahara TV. More

Paresh Rawal's 'SMS' buzzes with interactivity
For acclaimed actor turned debutante producer Paresh Rawal, interactivity is not just a buzzword. He takes it to a whole new level in what is his first production for Sahara TV - Shubh Mangal Savadhan (SMS). More

Rajiv Vyas in sole charge at INCableNet
There has been a major reorganisation at Hinduja Group MSO INCableNet in its senior management structure. INCableNet president Rajiv Vyas now has sole operational charge of INCableNet and has been promoted to COO IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd (IMC). INCableNet is the operations arm of IMC. More

I&B ministry and BIS officials to meet broadcast and cable representatives on Friday
Officials belonging to the information and broadcasting ministry, along with officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will meet representatives from the broadcasting and cable industry on 12 July.
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BBC, Prasar Bharati, NACO join hands to combat AIDS menace in India
A campaign to ward off the AIDS epidemic in India was flagged off on 2 July by the BBC World Service Trust, the NGO arm of the BBC World Service, in partnership with Prasar Bharati and the National AIDS Control Organisation. More

Perfect Monitoring introduces FM radio tracking service for Mumbai
After television, www.perfectmonitoring.com has turned its attention to FM radio by introducing a reporting solution for the all the five FM Channels in Mumbai and those who advertise on them. More


Obituary
Dhirubhai Ambani - the man who saw tomorrow
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Media Stockwatch
Media stocks largely stable
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Tube Talk
NGC chases time in Mumbai this week
The National Geographic series Chasing Time will visit Mumbai shortly.
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ETC's 'On Air' to feature Shararat stars
Music channel ETC has announced that its new show On Air will see stars of the forthcoming film Shararat, Abhishek Bachchan and Hrishita Bhatt, engage in verbal banter. More

Follow the 'Shadow of the Vampire' on AXN
AXN has announced that its movie of the month is the Oscar nominated Shadow of the Vampire. The film airs on 28 July at 9 pm.
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'AXN World Record Holder Contest' culminates next weekend
Action channel AXN has announced that a winner for its AXN World Record Holder contest in association with HP Deskjet will be found in Mumbai on 13 July. More

TAM Top 10 Programmes (23 June - 29 June 2002)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

TAM Top 100 Programmes on different Channels (23 June - 29 June 2002)
Star Plus
ESPN
Sony
Ten Sports
Gemini TV
Sun TV
DD1
Source: www. indiantelevision.com


Other Headlines
Lucas-TVS plans crossing the Great Wall More
Toshiba products to flood Indian markets
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Controversial Madhuri show Shubh Vivah SET to roll in
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Tatas plan to sell stake in Reader's Digest More
Lucas-TVS plans crossing the Great Wall More
Commercial vehicles set to clock 48% growth More
Apollo clinics to come up in India, abroad More
ITDC plans new look for duty-free shops More
Vodafone weighs $4.6-bn bid for Vivendi’s tele arm More
Airlines saddle new fare schemes with riders More
Source: The Economic Times

McDonald's may add Indian spice overseas More
Star, INCable set for fresh showdown over fees More
Stay on Pepsi advertisement against Coca-Cola More
Insurers seek central bank nod to air ads on foreign channels More
Source: Business Standard

Court directs Pepsi to stop airing Lehar Soda ad More
Liquor cos in spirited battle against ban on surrogate ads More
IA will give good, reliable, reasonably priced product' — Mr Sunil Arora, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Airlines
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Hyundai planning to bring in Carens next
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Auto cos go for a rural drive
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FMCG sector sees lower sales on dull demand
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Modicare plans to extend product portfolio
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SriLankan Airlines launches holiday Web site
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Transfer of 2 loss-making units — Bata to extend support to BDCL, Fashion Shoe
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`FM players keen on fool-proof system'
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`Aaj Tak has audience in South as well'
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Source: The Hindu Business Line

Cairn-Videocon Lines Up Rs 700 Crore In Andhra More
Cut In Airfares: Whose Big Idea Is It Anyway!
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Trai Kicks Off Cell Tariff Review
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No Geographic Uniformity In Kids’ Buying Decisions’
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Mediaturf In Alliance With Ad Agencies More
Amara Raja In Pact With Global Telecom Players For Topline Growth More
TVS Sales Zoom 40% In Q1
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Price Warrior: Will Mirc’s New Strategy Work? More
Source: Financial Express

India Today negotiating to buy Reader's Digest More
Rajdhani, Shatabdi fares may be slashed More
Kodak denies buyback proposal by parent company More
Finally, an audience rating system for radio More
Scorpio may prove M&M's growth driver More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Sandeep Vij takes over as president, Optimum Media Solutions More
NRS 2002: Mixed bag for Hindi and Marathi press More
SSC&B picks up National Geographic Channel More
Source: www.agencyfaqsl.com

TRAI on mobile service promotion spree More
Source: www.asianage.com

Knoll to become Abbott India
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"India Today" to buy out "Reader's Digest"
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Tendulkar meets Schumi, gets Ferrari
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Source: The Hindu

Tatas plan stake sale in Readers Digest India More
Cell phone entertainment to grow strongly: Survey More
Dotcoms' shutdown rate slowing down: Report More
Source: The Hindustan Times

It’s ad-vantage big budgets... More
You’re a brand, I’m a brand More
e-Bhagwan 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
Toyota shifts Lexus account in Asia More
Mercedes-Benz appoints agency in South East Asia
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Airbus launches global branding campaign
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South African agencies share $25m Nigerian telecoms account
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J.P. Morgan, Telefonica sell Argentina's Azul TV
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Moratorium lifted on Canadian govt sponsorship; ad agencies excluded
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Source: www.adageglobal.com

Maytag In Talks With Universal Mccann More
Coors Eyes Second Shop For Beer Business More
Yankees' Derek Jeter Goes To Bat For Gatorade More
E-Loan Revives Advertising More
New Package Spurs Dutch Boy Relaunch
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Source: www.adage.com


TBWA Brings Tequila to U.S. More
Mitchum's Olfactory Message More
Arnold Lands $30-40 Mil. KPMG Consulting Biz More
Questions Remain for Ogilvy Following ONDCP Win More
FCB Could Get Company on Coors More
Coors Chooses Hispanic Agency More
DDB Venezuela President Rafael Vegas Steps Down
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Source: www.adweek.com

WWE Settles Suit Over Ad, Kid Death Misstatements
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Burger King Unveils New Headquarters
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Source: www.brandweek.com
















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