19 September 2006 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 16 - Issue No: 43
Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch









 

DD completes prime time's SFS switchover
 DD has now brought all its prime time shows under the self financing scheme; revamps prime time segment by inducting a slew of new shows.
 
 

Zee enters China; in deal with CCTV
The Zee Network Monday announced an agreement with Beijing based China Central Television, China's largest national TV network.

Mediacom South Asia president Jasmin Sorabhji quits
Mediacom South Asia president Jasmin Sorabhji has put in her papers, as confirmed by Grey Grey Global Group South East Asia president Nirvik Singh in an official statement.

Executive Dossier
'Trai has come up with the correct CAS economics'
Interview with Hathway Cable & Datacom MD & CEO K Jayaraman

Trilogy launches Auto, telecom f'casts service in India

Three D Holograms to take BTL ads to next level

Haier launches consumer offer for festive season

Zee Sports back on Hathway; Incable blackout stays

Star Plus slots sci-fi series 'Antariksh' for 8 pm

Star One announces prime time soap 'Paraaya Dhan'

Indosiar launches local adaptation of 'The Nanny'

Trai sets 15 Oct date for CAS awareness drive kick-off

Hungama unveils free multi user gaming portal

YouTube in deal with Warner Music

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (03/09/2006 to 09/09/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (03/09/2006 to 09/09/2006)
Sun TV
Zee TV
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment TV
Star One

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• India Inc ad spend keeps pace with profit growth
    		• Net ads may come under tax net
    		• Toys toying with life: Study
    		• GSK eyes brand buys, new rollouts
    		• New and improved
    Source: Businesss Standard
     
    		• WPP taking over Bangalore firm Ray and Keshavan
    		• Law & Kenneth bag top creative duties
    Source: DNA
     
    		• Cartoon Network to keep Pogo toys affordable
    		• Cherry Blossom brand turns 100
    		• MTR Foods plans sales push thru' direct consumer contact
    Source: The Hindu Business Line
     
    		• Sponsor problem for Ganguly's cricket academy
    Source: The Hindu
     
    		• Bush stars in Democrats' ad campaign
    		• HLL hikes its laundry brands prices
    		• Even diamonds need star sparkle of Bollywood
    Source: Times of India
    		• New-age products tune into TV ad space, FMCGs take a backseat
    		• What you look for is what you get
    		• Brands try to get the spiritual edge
    		• INS expresses concern over govt's media policy
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• DCGI recommends ad regulations for drugs, cosmetics
    		• Ford to buy Rover brand name from BMW
    Source: Financial Express
     
       
    		• Jasmin Sohrabji bids farewell to MediaCom
    		• Dell hires RK Swamy for its recruitment ads
    		• Dabur Foods to be shared by Law & Kenneth and Lowe
    		• Orchard’s Manoj Jacob joins Contract, Chennai, as creative director
    		• RPG makes senior-level appointments
    		• Guest Article: ‘Chalo ek-do groups karte hain’
    Source: Agency Faqs
     
     
    International News
    		• JWT's Maedel Heads to Singapore
    		• $150 Mil.+ Progressive Selects Arnold
    		• WPP Forms Hispanic Media Group
    		• Should Advertisers Pay?
    		• Intel 'Multiplies' for Core 2 Duo
    Source: Ad Week
     
    		• Waterstone's mag to run ads for first time
    		• Independent bucks downwards readership trend
    Source: Media Week (UK)
     
    		• Carmakers Racing Away From Print Media Buys
    		• The CW Partners With Chili's
    Source: Brand Week
     
    		• Dow Jones cuts forecast on WSJ ad revenue
    Source: Yahoo! News
       
    		• Lee Enterprises Ad Revenues Up 1.8% in August
    Source: Editor & Publisher
     
    		• Candidates use television ads to bolster campaigns
    Source: www.kansas.com
    		• Yahoo to begin new advertising campaign
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• MAS invites pitch for advertising account
    Source: Malaysia Star
       
    		• CRN Supporting New Advertising Self-Regulation Program
    Source: Natural Products Industry Insider
     
    		• Clear Channel wins bus advertising contract in Phoenix
    Source: San Antonio Business Journal
       
    		• Poltrack Fast-Forwards DVR Playback, Predicts Higher Commercial Ratings
    		• PBS' "Wine Makers" Offers New Ad Models In Noncommercial Setting
    		• Mediaedge:cia Absorbs Bravo Unit, Forms Hispanic Media Specialist
    Source: Media Post
       
    		• Children join debate about junk food advertising
    Source: Brand Republic Bulletin
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