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Producers spent $3.5 billion on ads in 2002-2003: Study
Huge sums of monies are spent in the television business every year and a recent study, touted as the first of its kind, revealed just that.
 
Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
'Election drive' builds Zee Cine Awards excitement
The excitement is building for the Zee Cine Awards 2004, which takes takes flight to Dubai this year.

Pepsi scores with online sponsorship of SuperBowl.com
Pepsi has once again emerged as the big winner this year with its online sponsorship of SuperBowl.com, according to a non-sponsored study by Claria Corporation which focussed on users' online behaviour and the impact of event-driven advertising.
Google wriggles into China with Web ad service
In an attempt to tap the potentially huge Chinese-language search market, search giant Google announced yesterday that advertisers now can sign up and manage keyword-advertising campaigns in Chinese.
John Osborn appointed president & CEO of BBDO NY
Thirty seven year old John B Osborn has been appointed as the new president and CEO of BBDO New York. Osborn is by far the youngest president in BBDO's history.

U-19 Cricket get Cricketnext.com on board as official Internet partner
While much ink and monies have been spent on the senior international cricket, the game played on the junior and the national level isn't as popular. But seems like the trend is changing.

Mattel Toys' irresistible offer as Barbie plays Valentine
Now Barbie plays Valentine! Mattel Toys India has announced a "2 Good 2 Resist Offer" on its world renowned Barbie dolls on the occasion of Valentine's Day.

PlanetOut partners names Gay Media Ad Award winners
PlanetOut Partners, Inc., the leading media company serving the gay and lesbian market, announced the winners of the Gay.com and PlanetOut.com Advertising Awards on 11 February.
Spotlight
TEN Sports looks at Rs 1b bonanza out of pak tour.
Ten Sports expects to rake in Rs 1 b+ in ad sales from series... if the politicians allow the tour to go ahead.

Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Govt cuts levies on airlines to boost air travel
ICICI, Federal Bank launch co-branded card, to share ATMsFeb
Mercedes cuts car prices by over Rs 1 lakh
Godrej launches Cinthol deodorant soap
Source: The Economic Times & Brand Equity
   
Arvind, Pantaloon announce tie-up
Tatas propose loyalty programme for 12 brands
Dalmia Consumer Care plans new products
Now, fragrance-lock agarbathis from ITC
The mystique of marketing
Source: The Hindu Business Line
 
Mudra Hunts For Talent For South Entry
Source: The Financial Express
Youth power to be the locomotive of retail surge, says KSA study
Source: The Times of India
   
Lintas’s Kumbh contract cancelled
Source: The Indian Express
   
Youth fuelling retail boom, says KSA study
‘Malls with kiosks sell better’
Ready-to-eat, Chinese style
e-Seva, IDEA ally to offer ChitChat cards
Source: Business Standard
 
Grey team on Hyundai account moves to Enterprise Nexus

Source: www.agencyfaqs.com
International News
Steven Deluca Named New Publisher Of 'Rolling Stone''
Microsoft Shifts $400 Million Marketing Account
Mcdonald's Gazes At China Market With Yao Ming Hire
Unilever's Co-Chairman To Step Down
Source: AdAge
   
Rural Press advertising boom
Source:Sydney Morning Herald
 
Advertising expenditure reaches 283.7b yuan in 2003
Source: Xinhua, China
   
IBM, Microsoft in Marketing Consolidations
4A's Media Conference Tackles Challenges
Shops Await Word From Hotels.com
Lowe Cuts Staff After Verizon Wireless Loss
Havas Sees Drop in Full-Year Revenue
Source: Adweek
   
Startup advertising company receives $250000 investment
Source: Louisville Business First
   
Havas issues profits warning
Source: Media Guardian
   

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