Indiantelevision.com's The Ad Linx Reporter dated 10 March 2006 - Global and Indian advertising news, information and data at yourh fingertips

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

	Filmy to set up independent ad sales team Sahara's newly launched Hindi movie channel Filmy to set up own division for ad sales; to appoint national ad sales head.



	Channel7 to be renamed IBN-7 Channel7 to be renamed as IBN-7 from 1 April; Aaj Tak's Ashutosh roped in as managing editor.

'India Today' magazines increases ad rates by 6 - 15%
India Today Megabrand (comprising India Today English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and India Today International) will be revising its advertising rates.

Today's Newsbreakers.......India

	Turner bets big on new platforms to boost ad revenue
	Yash Birla unveils new logo
	Shringar Cinema enters food court biz
	JHS Svendgaard looking to acquire brand
	Source:The Hindu Business Line

	What do Ads add to your brain?
	Can B'wood stars push PC sales?
	Big daddies of ad world kiss 'n' make up
	Ad agencies to charge clients a pitching fee
	Source:Economic Times

	TV channels show-caused over tobacco advertisements
	Source:NewKerala.com

	Renaissance man takes over the ad world
	Source:DNA

	Good PR job can transform trademarks into ‘trustmarks’
	Spin doctors should become integrated communicators
	Nascent industry comes of age
	Time to move up the value chain
	British TV bans risque Aussie tourism ads
	Source:Financial Express

	'Maran gave BSNL ads to own media group'
	Source:Times of India



	Cannes-inspired ad fest in Goa
	Shringar plans foray into food court business
	Newsmaker: Vibha Paul Rishi
	Source: Business Standard

	Carat bags four businesses worth Rs 27 crore
	OMS in innovation mode – ropes in Insight’s Jairaj Padmanabhan
	The Hindu Group reworks its ad rates
	Innocean Worldwide appoints B Sridhar director, media services
	Britannia’s Raj Halve moves to GoAir
	Source:Agency Faqs

	EC nod for free KMC hoardings
	Source:The Statesman

	Probe sought into release of BSNL advertisements
	Source:The Hindu

International News

	Advertising.com Survey: Interactive Publishers Increase Spending Online
	Source:ADOTAS, NY

	Cigarette Sales Fall to Lowest in 55 Years
	3 Shops Pitch $600 Mil. Reckitt
	$200 Mil. GM Dealers to Hear From 3
	IPG Sets Date to Report '05 Results
	Source: Ad Week

	Patek Philippe Unwinds Global Campaign
	Source: Brand Week

	Google lets advertisers target ads using demographic data
	Source: MarketWatch

	Danish rail operator bans Islam book advertisement
	Source: The Peninsula

	Russian Advertising Bill Put On Hold
	Source:Médiainfó

	XM Satellite Radio's CC Channels To Be Ad-Supported
	Source: Media Buyer Planner

	ZenithOptimedia Adopts Nielsen Minute Ratings
	Source:Media Week (US)

	Bloody hell! Aussie ads censored...
	Source: Reuters

	Lions And Tigers And Brands, Oh My!: Integration Joins The Circus
	Palisades Media Adds MGM To Its Movie Reel
	U.K. Conference Attendees Told Ad Industry Is Missing Opportunity (
	Gillette Taps Into Trump's 'Apprentice' for New Fusion Razor
	'Lost' Star To Endorse Karastan Carpets
	Source: Media Post

	Playstation ads deemed unsuitable for train stations
	Source: Inquirer

	SABC petitioned over Mbeki adverts
	Source: www.sundaytimes.co.za

	Winter Olympics deliver record audience for Eurosport
	Global research chief for Clear Channel
	Source: Media Week (UK)

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