9 May 2003 Volume: 4 Issue : 96
















Todays Newsbreakers India
MAM Interview
"The word 'client servicing' will disappear and 'domain specialists' will emerge"
O&M Asia-Pac vice chairman and O&M India executive chairman Ranjan Kapur
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Media Advertising & Marketing watch
IIFA Charity Cricket Match to be held in South Africa
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has announced that as a precursor to the much awaited Samsung IIFA Awards 2003, an IIFA Charity Cricket Match will be held on 15 May 2003 from 4.00 pm at The Centurion Cricket Ground, Johannesburg, South Africa. ...More

JWT, KSA Technopak to promote seal of cotton in India
Several top Indian textile brands have joined hands to promote cotton products through a multimedia campaign involving ground promotions, public relations and advertising...More

TV actresses join Aishwarya Rai for Nakshatra launch
Greek legend has it that diamonds are splinters of stars that have fallen to earth. But, the truth is that even diamonds need a 360-degree marketing spin!...More

Pepsi to unveil summer campaign tonight
Pepsi's summer campaign, boasting a casting coup of actors will launch on television from tonight...More

Headlines
'Kahani Terrii Merrii' to make way for 'Naam Gum Jayega'
Speculations about Sony's Kahani Terrii Merrii, winding sooner than expected, have proved true. Starting 19 May at 9:30 PM, the Devdas on television will be replaced by a new entrant Naam Gum Jayega...More

Star primed to pump in some 'Josh'
Star India probably is trying to re-invent itself and find alternatives to the tear-jerkers revolving round women on Star Plus, which has helped the whole Network retain its No. 1 spot. And Ak.tion Unlimited Josh, touted by Star as "television's(?) biggest series."..More

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
Branded diamonds are a girl's best friends
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Coke's 1-litre Kinley bottle will cost Rs 12
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Tobacco firms on a high as sales rise
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IIMB in WSJ's top 100 B-schools list
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Airtel launches new medical service for roaming customers
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SARS takes toll on Visa card spending in Asia
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Source: The Economic Times

Aishwarya Rai Adds Dazzle To De Beers Promotion
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Cell, WLL Players Heading For Convergence In Rates
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Music Cos Play Derisk Tune; Move To Revenue Sharing
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TVS Motor Racing Bikes Launched
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Reliance Info Dealers To Accept Cash For WLL
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Source: The Financial Express

Tobacco blow to ad revenues — Agencies say regulation is fine, but blanket ban unfair
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Clinic Plus academic awards More
Dr Morepen adopts new formula for brand recall More
AirTel launches medical service for global roamers More
Dr Morepen to launch own retail chain More
Fedders launches premium AC range More
Wipro Tech in pact with HighJump
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Source: The Hindu Business Line

Samsung targets sales of 1 lakh PCs this year
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Kerala, Goa may offer joint tourism package More
Century set to don readymade apparels
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Source: Business Standard

Retail banking emerges key focus area for banks
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Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Cadbury calls for a media pitch
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Orchard duo wins Young Creatives Contest; to represent India at Cannes
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Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Thought for the day

"[A]dvertising is a symbol-manipulating occupation".
- S. I. Hayakawa

Other Newslinx International
International Headlines
Ogilvy & Mather Wins Dupont Ad Account
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Carat Gets Pharmacia Media Account
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Buyers, Broadcast Sellers Clash Over Upfront Pricing
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Interpublic To Step Up Cost-Cutting Efforts More
Fallon Takes Top Interactive Award At One Show
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Papa John's Pizza Chain Shifts $45 Million Account
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Primedia Dismantles Media Central Properties
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Source: www.adage.com

IPG Posts $8.6 Million Loss More
2 Shops Reach Finals for XM Satellite Media
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DuPont Consolidates at Ogilvy More
Ad Council and MLK Foundation Launch PSAs More
Source: www.adweek.com

Kennedys object to tax ad featuring late president More
After the Bell- Interpublic falls, Nvidia gains More
Sinclair loss narrows despite ad cancellations More
Source: Reuters

Ford Replacing Corporate Logo
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Pizza Hut Celebrating Mom's Day With P'Zone More
Source: www.brandweek.com


Ad $s on the rise in kids TV market
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Source: www.medialifemagazine.com


'Cash for clients' deal uncovered More
Source: media.guardian.co.uk

Agencies call for tough policing of ad keywords
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Volkswagen launches first all-year online ad campaign More
Source: www.newmediazero.com







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