9 November 2006 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 16 - Issue No: 79
Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch








 

News Corp's OOH arm signs 1st deal in Bangalore
 'News Outdoor Group's Indian arm News Outdoor India bags first contract in the form of a 10-yr deal for bus shelters in Greater Bangalore.
 
 

NDTV Media to manage Nick ad sales
 Nick India appoints NDTV Media as its advertising sales agency for selling the airtime on the kids' channel.

Nimbus to push genre frontiers with Neo Sports Plus
 Nimbus launches a sports entertainment channel Neo Sports Plus offering, content from a variety of sports like soccer, badminton, motorsports

Meridian launches publication 'Bangalore Bias'

Heroes Project uses stand-up comedians for Aids message

Abhishek Bacchan to endorse American Express

Ogilvy Bangalore bags Foster's account

Trai head office sealed in Delhi

Sony Pictures to distribute 'The Tudors' globally

WWE gets 14 mn votes online for pay per view event

Fox to kick off sixth season of 'American Idol' in Jan

Worldspace launches Marathi radio station Surabhi

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Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (22/10/2006 to 28/10/2006)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Ad agencies step up hunt for talent
    		• It`s all in the family
    		• Fore! Here it comes
    		• Sports channels go mobile to up revenues
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• O&M wins Foster's account
    		• Nick appoints NDTV Media
    		• Grameen-Danone venture to launch fortified yoghurt
    Source: The Hindu Business Line
     
    		• Looks count, but ...
    		• Face value
    		• If it ain't broke, just flatten it!
    Source: Brand Line
       
    		• The rise and rise of media planning
    		• Merykom throws a punch at sponsors
    Source: DNA
    		• Adidas group co wants local golfer to endorse products
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Regional news is good news
    		• A bindi and a brand turnaround
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• Reliance awards Zapak creative duties to Marching Ants
    		• O&M, Bangalore, gets Foster’s back after six years
    		• ‘Bangalore Bias’ turns daily; Meridian roped in as ad agency
    		• Piyush Pandey to be a judge at D&AD Awards 2007
    		• Prashant Gadhavi takes over as branch head, OMS, Ahmedabad
    		• Dentsu India loses two more senior executives
    		• NDTV Media to manage ad sales for Nick
    Source: Agency Faqs
     
    International News
    		• IPG Narrows Q3 Loss; Revenue Flat
    		• Secret Weapon, Activision to Part Ways
    		• VW's CEO Resigns
    		• Retailer Shifts to Richards
    		• Fox Media Hopefuls Plan World Tour
    Source: Ad Week
       
    		• Nickelodeon signs up for anti-bullying campaign
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• NTL Telewest rebrands as Virgin Media
    		• Freeview unveils new brand identity
    Source: Media Week (UK)
     
    		• MediaVest Merges Buying Units; Ups Speciale to President, Investment and Activation
    Source: Media Week (US)
       
    		• Google Moves Closer to Radio Ads
    Source: BetaNews
       
    		• Gap Ads Celebrate 'Holiday In Your Hood'
    Source: Brand Week
    		• Springer confirms year goals on strong ad sales
    		• France's JCDecaux eyes Clear Channel Outdoor
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Nielsen Sets Meeting on Commercial Ratings
    		• Hyundai Signs On for Another Year of AMC Sponsorship
    Source: TV Week
       
    		• Lamar Advertising posts higher 3Q profit
    Source: The Ledger
     
    		• TV Ad Panels Nixed At NATPE
    		• AdBrite To Add Premium Pricing Option
    Source: Media Post
       
    		• SINGAPORE: Ad campaign solely in print media pays off
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		• BBDO and 180 win Sony Electronics US advertising task
    		• Lord Smith to head up Advertising Standards Authority
    Source: Brand Republic
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