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Foreign b'casters can tap local ads
RBI lifts requirement that foreign broadcasters can accept ads only from firms with export earnings of minimum Rs 1 million.
MAM Interview
"We have learnt to stay away from relationships where we are a substitute for ad agencies"
Chlorophyll co-founder and author Kiran Khalap.
 
Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
Shivram quits Hanmer, sets up Zephyr Communications
Prashant Shivram, ex-vice president of communications consultancy Hanmer & Partners, has launched his own venture - Zephyr Communications.

Three Amigos to spread safe sex message
"Spread humour and not the disease." Latest HIV/AIDS awareness ads concieved as HIV/AIDS public service announcements (PSAs), seem to endorse the exact sentiment.
SBI launches ATM on ferry
May be the term floating currency will have a new meaning to it. State Bank of India has launhed a floating ATM(Automated Teller Machine) on a ferry service in Kerala.

Super Bowl ads receive mixed response: Clickin Research
Returns on the $75,000 per second fees for airing ads on Super Bowl Sunday 1 Feburary were greater for some advertisers than for others.
Suresh Shah appointed president of Concept PR
Economic Times former senior business editor Suresh Shah has recently joined Concept Public Relations as president.

Salma Hayek is Avon spokesperson
Avon Products has announced that it has signed Oscar-nominated actor Salma Hayek to an exclusive global advertising and promotional agreement.

Dubai tries out bilateral approach to popularise itself
Dubai is trying its hand at a two-pronged approach at self popularisation. According to the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), its website, www.dubaitourism.ae has recorded an all time high number of hits recently.
TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (25 January 2004 to 31 January 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (25 January 2004 to 31 January 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony
DD1
Gemini TV
Zee TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
WPP cries foul as Rediff blocks stake hike in JV
Firestone tyres' maker planning first advertising campaign
MindShare gets business from LG
Marketing industry catering to non-white communities in UK
Source: The Economic Times
   
Samsung India earmarks $2.5 m for Athens Olympics
Mumbaiite bags Barista title
SBI launches floating ATM
Source: The Hindu Business Line
 
Dream Merchants
Source: The Times of India
 
Ad campaign: We are within the law, says Vajpayee
Source: The Hindu
Advertisements to continue till announcement of election dates
Congress welcomes CEC's remarks slamming govt. media blitz
Source: www.deepikaglobal.com
   
Ten Sports scores over Rs 450 crore: Ad spots sold out at a huge premium
Reliance kicks off prepaid push
Department stores: Still window shopping
Mak on a slippery slope
Cadbury India: Breathing new life into Halls
Source: Business Standard
 
Interview with Ravi Kiran, managing director, Starcom west/south
LG awards Rs 80-media duties to Group M
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com
International News
Starcom Mediavest Drops Out Of AOL Media Review
Editor Of Meredith's 'More' Resigns
Internet Erosion Of TV Viewing Habits Deepens
Investor Group Mulls 'Radar' Magazine Stake
Bank Of America Splits With African-American Shop
PR Firms Praise Janet Jackson Breast Stunt
Mitsubishi's TV/Web Ad Strategy A Super Bowl Success
Battling For Shoppers In The Aisles
Starcom Mediavest Named U.S. Media Agency Of The Year
Pepsi's Three-Minute Britney Spears 'Gladiator' Ad
Source: AdAge
   
City Hospitals Get In Bed With Advertisers
Source: www.nypost.com
 
A New Way to Calculate Your Ad Budget
Source: www.entrepreneur.com
   
Soaring ad sales spur Aussie media profits
Source: www.nzherald.co.nz
Financial Focus: Madison Avenue Remains Unfocused
Top Marketers Send Managers Back To School To Re-Learn Advertising, Media
Source: www.mediapost.com
   
Dean Looks Online for Ad Guidance
Starcom Exits AOL Media Competition
Source: Adweek
   
Where the Advertising Action Will Be
Source: www.broadcastingcable.com
   
An advert or the real thing?
Source: MediaGuardian.co.uk
   
Bausch & Lomb Eyes $20M Push
Hershey Enters The Diet Zone
Tower Records Spins Chap. 11 Tune
Source: Brandweek
   
CBS Censorship of Political Ad During Super Bowl
Source: www.scoop.co.nz

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