3 June 2003 Volume: 5 Issue : 12
















Top Story
Mudra Videotec to expand operations
Mudra Videotec to expand ops in the domain space of TV software and ad-film production; targets southern channels...More

Media Advertising & Marketing watch
WPP group confirms being in the fray for acquiring Cordiant
The WPP group, confirmed on Monday that it is considering the purchase of the Cordiant the second-largest UK ad firm...More

Nike looks to tap youngsters with $ multimillion deals
He is not yet 14 years old but he has signed a deal with Nike that will make him a millionaire...More

Mahindra Intertrade to cash in on 'Bhoot' with merchandise
Mahindra Intertrade Limited (MIL) recently unveiled the new range of Soft Wonders titled Bhoot Series...More

Headlines
Ten Sports continues running circles around ESS courtesy WWE
Despite the lack of promotional and marketing campaigns to create viewer awareness about its content, Ten Sports continues to put ESPN Star Sports on the mat courtesy Vince MacMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment...More

'Kasautii' edges past Balaji siblings to reign over ratings
Once might be perceived as the luck of the draw. But two weeks running certainly raises questions? ...More
Source: www.indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
City student to represent India at Cannes Lions workshop More
WPP considering bid for Cordiant More
Lowe to handle Bajaj Auto's '612 World Bike' account More
TVS Centra rolls out on Wednesday More
Who says women don't like branded attire? More
Dr Reddy's plans 2-3 product launches in US in '03 More
LG recasts top deck, splits sales, marketing divisions More
Retail major to take Pantaloon off the shelves More
Source:Brand Equity & The Economic Times

O&M set to bag entire DuPont India a/c More
MobileFirst inks pact with Rediff for infotainment More
Dabur set to brew tea with Lanka's Dilmah More
Barista peps up menu with Indian fare More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Mahindra Intertrade In Talks To Market Global Toy Products More
House Of Baccarose To Expand Lifestyle Boutiques More
India Fashions In Talks With Cafe Coffee Day More
Valvoline Cummins To Set Up Chain Of Express Care Centres More
Source: The Financial Express

Starcom seeks partnership with creative shops More
Mudra refocuses on product; appoints Kaushik Roy as chief creative officer More
TNS to be No 1 in custom research post NFO acquisition: DP Basu, MD, TNS Mode More
"If channels slash our prices post July 14, we would be compelled to cut corners," Aruna Irani, film actor and television producer More
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Mother Dairy to expand ice-cream business More
Nagpur firm offers online movie bank More
Chik-mate More
Sounding the market out More
Bharti plans $185mn global float More
AstraZeneca switches on $40m R&D facility More
Source: Business Standard

IBM India offers first Linux certified computer More
Orchid enters into an agreement with Apotex More
Source:www.moneycontrol.com
Thought for the day

"Advertising is what you do when you can't go see somebody. That's all it is".
- S. I. Hayakawa
Other Newslinx International
Neighbours
Advertising exports net More
Source: www.jang.com.pk

International Headlines
FCC Relaxes Media Ownership Rules More
Subway Contacts 9 in $220 Mil. Review More
3 Suitors Eye Cordiant More
Monster Recruits Marketing Chief More
Chrysler Makes Drive for Summer Sales More
Source: www.adweek.com

 WPP confirms interest in Cordiant More
Shop America falls foul of ITC More
Leeds leads the way with media push More
Source: media.guardian.co.uk

Siphoning Off the Spree More
Megadeals a No-Show More
Source: www.mediaweek.com

FTC Accelerates 'Do-Not-Call' Timetable More
Source: www.adage.com

Lord Saatchi launches stealth tax bill More
Source: telegraph.co.uk

IAB Plans Online Advertising Campaign More
Source: www.optinnews.com








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