20 Mar 2003 Volume: 4 Issue : 61





















 







Todays Newsbreakers India
Ad Agency Review
"In some ways, the 15 per cent commission model has some advantages over the AOR model!" ...More
says Lodestar media director Arpita Menon while highlighting the importance of research in media planning and buying.


Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
CNBCI announces event with Sun's McNealy
As part of their integrated marketing communications cum public relations TV channels have been sponsoring India visits of celebrity head-honchos in addition to showcasing them through one-on-one interviews...More

SF Interactive launches rich media Ad3 platform
SF Interactive (SFI), a pioneering interactive marketing agency, has announced the launch of its proprietary Ad3 ("Ad Cube") platform...More


Lay’s Cavalcade celebrates cricket mania in Delhi
With India having a more than a decent chance of making the World Cup Final on Sunday against Australia FMCGs are doing their best to capitalise on the momentum...More

World Cup 2003 Special - TAM ADEX Analysis
HLL tops advertising charts for World Cup 2003
With the beginning of the 'Super 6's', the Cricket World Cup has reached into its peak stages. TAM SGroup, this week, bring you insights into the dominant advertisers and their advertising strategies in the world cup...More

Headlines
'Big B' to do TV series for Sahara
Sahara ups programming ante. Announces projects with Amitabh Bachchan, Karisma and Sridevi, amongst others...More

Reality TV mania grips China
'Wedding Race' is China's first overseas produced reality adventure game show to be shown across 20 channels...More


Rapa awards committee invites entries
The last date for receiving entries for the 28th Rapa (Radio and TV advertisers practitioners association of India) awards for radio and TV productions is 28 March 2003...More

CNN's Cramer to get 'media leader' award
Last year, the president of CNN International Chris Cramer was instrumental in undertaking a major initiative to create awareness about the need to increase the safety level for journalists reporting on the field in the wake of 9/11. Now that effort is being rewarded...More

BBC signs deal with China's sina.com
This is an initiative by the beeb to spread English China. BBC Worldwide and BBC World Service will provide educational content for an English language teaching service via mobile telephones in China...More

Interactive Television Producers' forum postponed
INTERACTION '03: A Transatlantic Producers' Forum which was scheduled to take place on 1 April in London has now been put off till September...More


Global interactive sports TV revenues to increase
Here is a piece of news that should make MAX, ESPN-Star Sports and Ten Sports sit up. Interactivity is expected to increase the revenue streams for sports broadcasters in a major way...More


FICCI FRAMES 2003 - CAS Update
'If properly implemented CAS would be a boon,' says Sony's Shantonu Aditya
With 14 July 2003 , the date decided by the government for the final rollout of CAS (conditional access system) fast approaching, it was one of the most important issues discussed at ficci FRAMES 2003...More

'CAS to benefit consumers, MSOs, operators and govt,' Hinduja TMT's Ashok Mansukhani
Hinduja TMT executive vice-president (corporate affairs) Ashok Mansukhani , in his presentation at ficci FRAMES 2003 on 'Conditional Access System : a mid term review', addressed various issues related to CAS...More

Special Report

Indian networks still wary of reality TV shows and 'soaps'!
Even as programmes such as American Idol and Joe Millionaire have sparked off a new trend in the western countries, Indian programming executives are weighing pros and cons before jumping onto the bandwagon...More

Team Players

Rajit Desai, Brand Manager - SET India ....Read

Akash Oberoi, Associate Executive Producer/Creative Director - Mukta Arts ....Read

Vinay Kanchan, Client Servicing Director - Everest ....Read

TV Ratings (2 March 2003 - 8 March 2003)
TAM Top 10 Programmes
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes


TAM Top 100 Programmes on different Channels
Star Plus
DD1
Eenadu TV
Sun TV
Gemini TV
Set Max
Sony
Zee TV


Tube Talk
Ten Sports showcasing Brian Lara this month More
etc's 'Gagar Mein Sagar' to explore Feng Shui
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Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Other Headlines
Sipping Slowly: Coca-Cola Brews A Fresh Flavour For Georgia
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Royal Sporting Expanding Retail Network
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HMA STARware’s New Solution For Banking Channels More
Zip Telecom Plans Overseas Foray
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Marico Packs A New Punch For ‘Shanti Amla’
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Kelvinator Rejigs Marketing Strategy
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Source: The Financial Express

Pulsar eats into sales of executive class mobikes
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Damn brand, profit decides the pack
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H-P to be preferred vendor of Linux
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World's smallest film fest, now on your mobile More
War & grease: it's all about hits & misses
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Source: The Economic Times

HLL extends Lifebuoy to talcum powder
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Karamel to cash in on boom in kidswear
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Source: The Hindu Business Line


Saas, bahu duck World Cup bouncer
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St Luke’s sits pretty on VIP Moderna
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Source: www.agencyfaqs.com


Nirma buying back two brands from group unit
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Samsung, LG to share Reliance Info marts
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GM to roll out mass segment vehicle
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Source: Business Standard

Thought for the day

"The more informative your advertising, the more persuasive it will be".
- David Ogilvy

Other Newslinx International
International Headlines
Iraq crisis dents ITV advertising
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Daz slams door on 'old-fashioned' ads
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Poster giant doubles profits More
Daily Mail predicts advertising slump on the back of war
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Source: www.media.guardian.co.uk

TV Guide Goes to Richards More
Beck's Picks Multicultural Agency
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Source: www.adweek.com

Toyota to Stop TV Ads at Start of War More
Study: Big Advertisers Warmed to Online Medium in 2002
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Source: Yahoo!

Barry Diller Steps Down From Vivendi Universal More
Source: www.adage.com

Corona Lights Up Brand with $8M
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Source: www.brandweek.com

Media will take ad hit at war kickoff More
Source: www.cbs.marketwatch.com

War Costs ‘Ad' Up More
Source: www.nypost.com

Misleading ad pulled after protest More
Source: www.witness.co.za

Advertising market to grow this year
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Source: www.rbcnews.com

GM strikes new compensation deals with ad agencies More
Source: www.crainsdetroit.com

Radio Shares Fall on Ad Market Worries More
Source: Reuters

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