18 February 2004 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 9 - Issue No: 89















AdEx India Analysis










Aerated Soft Drinks TV Ads lose fizz in 2003
Ad spends for soft drink aerated category has been continuously falling after 2003 Q1: An AdEx India Analysis.
MAM Special Report
Bad Ad Review 2003?
Can an ad review of 2003 be based principally on a survey done on advertising that appeared on air and in print in the month of December?

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

Madison pockets remainder instadia rights
It’s Pakistan ahoy for Sam Balsara’s Madison Outdoor Media Services (Moms). The outdoor marketing and management firm has pocketed the instadia rights for 40 per cent of the total available space at the various venues that the matches will be played from the Pakistan Cricket Board.
DD makes last ditch attempt for Indo-Pak cricket
Fazed by Ten Sports' solid defense over telecast rights, Doordarshan tries bowling a googly; writes to regulator over terrestrial rights.

Bertelsmann eyes TV prod, publishing
Bertelsmann chairman Gunter Thielen is looking to set up an Indian subsidiary, pick up stakes in Indian TV software production houses & expand publishing business.
Football players follow Pop stars footsteps
We aren't talking about dare bare or the sing song ventures here. After the pop stars Pink, Beyonce and Britney, its the footballers David Beckham, Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho pitching in unison to promote the cola giant Pepsi.

New matrimonial magazine in the market
Priya Shah, known for her marriage bureau Saptapadi International, has now stepped into the media world by launching a wedding magazine called The Marriages Of India.
Swatch introduces St Valentine's special 2004 watch
This Valentine, Swatch celebrated love by introducing a St. Valentine's special 2004 watch called Enigmatic Love.
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Weekender ready with new TV ads
Leading Leo's seven plus programme
Madison Outdoor bags in-stadia rights from PCB
Publicis win Delhi finals of BE Quiz '04
SMS a gr8 way of marketing
AIR: a threat to sports channels?
'04 throws up new market for magazines
SMS marketing yields 15% response
Camlin, Parle G to promote 3D Children's Movie
Prasar Bharati keen to telecast Indo-Pakistan cricket series
Source: The Economic Times
   
Hindustan Pencils puts media account under review; invites five agencies
Leo Burnett claims Bajaj Auto’s ‘Super 100’ bike account
Kunal Sinha’s A Banarasi on Varanasi is an “insider’s perspective”
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com
 
HLL six brands log $100 m revenue apiece
AirTel launches new pre-paid schemes
Liberty to float retailing subsidiary to handle imports
Source: Business Standard
More Punch For HLL Power Brands
Philips Banks On Vardaan For Higher Volume
Finolex To Strengthen Base In Kerala, Plans 400 Outlets
Royal Classic Goes To Spinning, Launches New Collections
The Making Of Durable Superstars
FE-Electrolux awards to showcase role-models
Source: The Financial Express
   
Pepsi aims to trigger more thirst with new adverts — Yeh dil maange - to appear no more
`India, a challenging market for global perfume brands'
HLL thrust on four businesses
Bertelsmann Media plans to enter India
Knitwear brand Classic Polo plans menswear range
Anil Nanda resigns as Escorts MD, stays Vice-Chairman
Liberty Shoes to enter branded retailing with subsidiary
Consumerism peddles branded goods as symbols of good life
SF Jeans hopes to increase sales; to open 13 new stores
Source: The Hindu Business Line
International News
'Do Not Call' Law Ruled Constitutional
AOL Head For Brand Advertising To Step Aside
Mohegan Sun Casino Names Four Review Finalists
Initiative Retains AOL's $300 Million Media Account
Omnicom Reports Earnings Up For 2003
Kmart Files Suit Against Martha Stewart Company
Source: AdAge
   
Forbes for Rent as Clan Begins to License Name
Source: www.nypost.com
 
Short to Exit America Online
Omnicom Reports Solid Q4 Growth
Source: Adweek
   
News Sites Seek Readers via Search Ads
Source: www.dmnews.com
Echo Effect: A New Generation Of Media Users, Ad Distrusters
Source: www.mediapost.com
   
Government ads target ethnic minorities
FSA ruled on 300 finance ads
View: Clean sweeps force Bush to get dirty
Source: MediaGuardian.co.uk
   
Calvin Klein Puts On New Face
Cingular Wins Bid For AT&T Wireless
A.G. Edwards Invests In Campaign
Source: Brandweek
   
Big 3 TV Networks' Ad Rev Up 3% In 4Q; Dn 1% For Year
Source: biz.yahoo.com

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