IBF to discuss service tax issue this week
IBF is likely to take a stand on the contentious, but unresolved issue, which has been dogging the media since 2002.

'Mars' mops up more for NGC than 'Everest'
'Mission Mars', the 12-part special on National Geographic, has taken higher revenues than its 2003 opus, 'Mission Everest'.

Nielsen to launch service to measure sports sponsorship
Nielsen Sports, a unit of Nielsen Media Research will launch a new service. This will measure televised sports sponsorship media including in-stadium signage, live broadcast promotions, and audio mentions.

Raju Pulugurtha is New Skies South Asia sales director
Global satellite communications company New Skies Satellites has named Raju Pulugurtha as the director of sales for South Asia. Pulugurtha will manage the company's sales and marketing activities throughout India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan.

Euro RSCG Delhi office wins DT Cinemas account
Gurgaon-based DT Cinemas, a venture of DLF City Centre, has allotted its creative account to Euro RSCG Delhi office. The development was confirmed by DT Cinemas' chief executive officer, Kajal Aijaz.

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