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Elections offer huge visibility for ads
The upcoming polls & Indo-Pak cricket will set new benchmarks in India for blanket media coverage.


Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
SBI, Visa's new card offers convenience for outbound Indian
The out bound travel business in India is estimated at three billion dollars a year. With a view to garnering a greater share of the same the State Bank of India (SBI) and card major Visa have announced their second initiative. The 'Vishwa Yatra' Foreign Travel Card offers convenience and safety to those travelling overseas.



Naukri.com plays guessing games on television
In its media endeavor to build traffic and attract more eyeballs on one of the leading job sites; Naukri.com for the first time has launched its television campaign (TVC). The TVC that reads, "Guess who's heard from us" is looking at creating a cool and confident personality for the portal.


Malaysian director to shoot new Bajaj Pulsar TVC next month
Malaysian television commercial director Farouk Al Jouffrey is currently touring India to work on a new Bajaj Pulsar TVC, in conjunction with Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai team.


TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (8 February 2004 to 14 February 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (8 February 2004 to 14 February 2004)
Star Plus
ESPN
Sony
Sun TV


Qibla Cola makes its way to a BBC documentary
The latest from the UK based Qibla Cola Company which was founded by Derby based businesswoman, Zahida Parveen is that it has featured on a 50 minute BBC Two documentary titled Message In A Bottle and was aired on 22 February.

Stage set for Radio Mirchi Kaan Awards
Lend your ears, the first ever award ceremony from Radio Mirchi seems to be saying. Based on the western Pencil One Show awards, the awards function is tentatively scheduled to be held on 13 March 2004 in Mumbai.

B4U to go glocal, sport snazzier look
After lying low for a while, B4U is raring to go with a slew of new programming and a fresh look for both channels in its kitty.

Varma Corp inks deal with MTV to promote movies
What does every good movie need to succeed? Promotion blitz of course!



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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Kabhi toffee, kabhi gum for Lotte
Vicks Action 500: The pill that cheers
Publicis to charge 5% from Indian arms
HM launches new Amby variant
Store brands making waves
Kinetic raises target to sell 100 more 'Aquilas's
Source: The Economic Times
 
Shutterbug art
Yet another magazine
Source: Business Standard
 
I don’t want Maximize to be seen as a one-man agency: CVL Srinivas, MD, Maximize
Bata retains JWT as creative agency
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com
H-P India Shoots Off Photo Retailing Best Practices To China, Others
Nestle’s Milo In Makeover Mood
Tourism Take-Off Pilots A Fresh Room Boom Party
Shoppers Stop To Opt For Malls Over Standalones
Publicis To Charge 5% Of Gross Billings From Indian Arms
Source: The Financial Express
   
   
Whirlpool India retains FCB Ulka
SBI, Visa unveil prepaid foreign travel card
Karnataka Tourism Dept ropes in Vasundhara Das, Rahul Dravid as brand ambassadors
Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
International News
Circuit City Reviews Creative Chores
Saatchi Healthcare Unit Lands Boniva
Source: Adweek
   
Cadbury Names Yum! Exec to Top Marketing Post
Source: Brandweek
   
Pop - up advertising equals ' brand suicide ' says report
Source: Digital Bulletin
   
Prime TV says strong advertising market to continue
Source: www.egoli.com.au
   
Retailer circuit city opens review for ad account
Timberland parts with ad agency fallon
NAD ends investigation of KFC health claims
Source: AdAge
   
French say `Oui' to Danone's advertising campaign
Source: Ha'aretz, Israel
 
Researchers Link Advertising To Childhood Obesity
Source:WAVY-TV, VA
   
WPP's Sorrell calls end to ad recession
Advertising slump hits FT for £25m
Source: Media Guardian

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