14 Jan 2003 Volume: 4 Issue : 16












Todays Newsbreakers India
World Cup 2003 Special
Nimbus launches first-ever loyalty programme for advertisers
Nimbus will launch the first ever Loyalty Rewards programme for Indian television advertisers from 14 January 2003. The programme is in recognition of the role that loyal advertisers play in building a network and/or independent media marketing company's revenues. ...More
Media Advertising & Marketing watch
Aaj Tak's Seedhi Baat goes interactive
In a bid to connect with audiences, Aaj Tak has launched an SMS interaction during the telecast of Seedhi Baat ...More

WPP Mindshare starts Brands & Films division

WPP Mindshare has started a new division called Brands & Films (B&F) to explore film-related marketing opportunities for its network of 250 clients including the various Hindustan Lever brands...More

TV Ad Indx launches free alerts to monitor ad activity

TV Ad Indx has launched Free Alerts a service to keep marketing and advertising professionals abreast of all new competitive TV ad and Press Ads released anywhere in the country...More


Coke ads to fizz with Courteney, Penelope, Mya

Cola ad wars have taken yet another interesting twist with Coca-Cola signing on Penelope Cruz, Courteney Cox and singer Mya for the latest ad campaign. According to a report by WallStreet Journal, the new campaign has been inspired by PepsiCo Inc.'s signature use of 'young, hip celebrities'...More

Leonard Short is AOL's executive V P brand marketing

America Online has announced the appointment of Leonard Short as Executive Vice President, Brand Marketing. Short is a 20 year veteran of the advertising and marketing industries ...More


Indian Television 2002
NEWS CHANNELS: 2002 saw the build-up; 2003 will witness the flood
There is an underlying theme for the continued growth of television news as a medium for public consumption especially post-9/11. And that is that news today has all the elements of what makes for entertainment - suspense, tragedy, comedy, horror and even soap opera...More

VINOD DUA'S COLUMN: "Needed: a non-interfering govt in television

If I look back on the year 2002 I don’t see anything major having happened. From the policy point of view I would like to point out what the government has not done or couldn’t pull of. But 2003 can and will unveil action on the TV front...More

No kidding - children's channels are serious business

The year ahead will belong to kids' programming proclaim the trade pundits...More


Headlines

Sony threatens to sue GCC
SET India up in arms over reported move by DD Metro for delayed telecast of matches, ESS plan to do pre & post-match programming. ...More


Zee in barter deal with DD to air serials
Zee Telefilms is likely to offer Prasar Bharati some serials in lieu of dues owed to the pubcaster by its subsidiary Budha Films... More

ETC's net rises to Rs 41m for Q3FY2003

ETC Networks has reported a profit after tax of Rs 123.6 million for the nine months ended 31 December 2002...More


Digital Curriculum puts BBC at heart of online learning
The BBC's Digital Curriculum, a new public service, will provide interactive learning materials via the internet to support the school curriculum...More


Tube Talk
MTV to air Silly Point More
Bharat Parva is Sahara's Republic week special
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Other Headlines
SOTC Unveils Sport Abroad; Focuses On Lifestyle Events
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Ford Launches Ikon Nxt In Mumbai More
Reliance Pins Hopes On Retail Gambit
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Nikon Earmarks Rs 6-cr Adspend For Distributors
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MDI Programme For Senior US Faculty
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Now, Coca-Cola Cuts Prices Of Large Pack Drinks In Mumbai
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Hidesign Bringing Quality Stamp To Kolkata Leather Business
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ICICI Bank Gets Nod For UK, Canada Foray
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Source: Financial Express


Ford targets 20% share More
Coca-Cola slashes prices of soft drinks in PET bottles
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Apply new drug prices to old batches, orders HC
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Cell firms go on war path, charge Trai with bias
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Who's this Balbir Pasha?
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McCann Healthcare to handle Nestle's infant nutrition product range
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Source: The Economic Times


Orchard bags Fiero account More
Hidesign to hit Westside shelves
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Honda plans big for India
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McKinsey to advise on strategy
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Smart card for Maruti owners
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UK preparing for tourism alliances
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Tata AIG launches pension plan
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Source: The Hindu Business Line


Segmentation is very much part of the unique appeal of radio." Rajesh Tahil, station director, GO 92.5 FM More
Businessworld unveils the Most Respected Company Awards More
"Local Indian companies have saved the day for the TV industry this year" Atul Phadnis, director, S-Group, TAM Media Research More
Anand Bhardwaj quits Electrolux Kelvinator More
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

DD may draw big World Cup ad pie
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Demerara to uncork rum brands shortly
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Reva looks at mini buses, city taxis
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SA airliners cash in on World Cup fever
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Wockhardt plans combined hepatitis-B drug
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How Siemens came back from the brink More
Source: Business Standard

Thought for the day

"I think that I shall never see an ad so lovely as a tree. But if a tree you have to sell, It takes an ad to do that well".
- Jef I. Richards

Other Newslinx International
International Headlines
Sour Response To Steve Case Resignation More
Isaacson Steps Down As CNN Chief More
OMD Names Managing Director More
4A's Rethinks Stance In FCC Media Rule Fight
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Gillette To Cut Price On Duracell More
P&G Discontinues Struggling Sassoon Brand More
Electrolux Picks Lowe As Its Global Agency More
Ogilvy Dropped From Good Humor-Breyers Roster
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D'arcy Creatives Join Garfinkel At DDB More
Source: www.adage.com


Kellogg, NHL Score Marketing Deal
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Jaguar, Suzuki Drive Ahead With New Ads More
Case Closes Career As AOL Time Warner Chair More

Hallmark Bears Its Heart In Promo
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Cablevision Goes For Optimum Access More
Source: www.brandweek.com


AOL Cuts 'Short' Its Relationship With Gotham
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Agencies 'Gear Up' as States' Ad-Tax Threat Looms More
Source: www.adweek.com


Bellens: ad slump is not over yet
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Source: www.media.guardian.co.uk

Mt. Sinai to break big ad campaign
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Source: www.crainsny.com

Mediaplex and Leagas Delaney Team Up for Macy's Advertising Plan
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Source: www.optinnews.com








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