12 May 2004 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 10 - Issue No: 48














Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch










Aaj Tak hold loosens to main rivals' benefit
Elections are taking a toll on the leader among Hindi news channels; Aaj Tak's mkt share slips from 36 to 26 % in 4 months.

Yash Raj Films, MTV to co-produce music video
After Ab Tak Chappan and Masti, MTV has taken innovation in film promotion to a higher level partnering exclusively with Yash Raj Films to co-produce a music video for the title track of their upcoming romantic comedy, 'Hum Tum'.

US media consumption underrated: Study
A study conducted by Researchers at Ball State University's Center for Media Design has revealed that Each day an American spends 11.7 hours on the media, on an average. While the "least media-active person" spent 5.25 hours a day with the media, the most active spent over 17 hours.

Marico Industries launches Saffola Gold
Marico Industries announced the launch of a revolutionary formulation in edible oils - Saffola Gold - which will has a 70:30 blend of Ricebran oil and Kardi oil.

Nielsen 'People Meters' under fire
TV ratings giant Nielsen Media Research faces strong opposition from the Latino and black groups on its decision to electronically measure viewership in Los Angeles.

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (25 April 2004 to 1 May 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (25 April 2004 to 1 May 2004)
Star Plus
Sony
Sun TV
Source: www.indiantelevision.com

Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Rasna plans new flavours
A bike for Rs 2 lakh: Await Kinetic launch
Johnson & Johnson enters nappy pad segment
Rasna plans to balloon sales
Samsung flat TV contribution in total sales to grow 50 pc
Canon aims at Rs 700-cr turnover
IOC-Citibank co-branded card
British Petroleum to standardise lubricants brands across markets
Source: The Hindu Business Line
 
 
   
Samsung sees good growth for Flat TVs
Retail trading sector to be split for FDI inflow
Source: Business Standard via Rediff
HLL plans Rs 7-10-cr campaign for Fairness Gel
News channels double ad rates for day of reckoning
Leo Burnett to float interactive division
Rasna to sink in Rs 7 cr for vending machines
Times Group brings Cannes Fest 2003, to city
Prabhakar Mundkur moves back to JWT
Reebok lures women with all-women's showroom
Is the retro trend here to stay?
Britannia reviews pact with Thacker
Maruti may launch another C-segment car
Source: The Economic Times
 
Channels see rise in soft brand advertising
Alok Nanda and Company in Sector Showcases at D&AD 2004
Prabhakar Mundkur returns to JWT as business development director
Source:Agency faqs
 
Garment Makers Eye Malls For Sales Growth
Toilet Soaps May Cost More As Crude Palm Oil Turns Dearer
Source:Financial Express
International News
WPP Wins $600 Mil. HSBC Group Account
Strong Words at Anti-Tobacco Hearing
3 Remain in Contention for Circuit City
Source: AD week
 
Canadian Ad Exec Arrested In Sponsorship Scandal
Levi's To Put Dockers Brand On The Block
New Keith Reinhard Group To Battle Anti-Americanism
Source:Ad Age
 
Egg Industry Will Revise Ad Claims
Source: Newsday
 
Advertisers Warn U.S. Networks on Pricing
  Source: Reuters
 
Kerry Highlights Vietnam Experience in Ad
Source:Guardian
Marketers Increasingly Turn To Customized 'Advergames'
Mags Continue Sag, See No Boost From Quadrennial Year Spending
Clear Channel Enters Programming Business, Eyes Branded Opportunities
Source: Media Post
 
Murdoch outFoxed in Atlanta
  Source: Financial Times
 
CoStar Ad Campaign Wins American Business Award
Source:www. Co star.com
 
Tio Pepe grabs TV chef sponsor deal
Zoo reveals all with Yates
  Source: Media Week (UK)
 

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