4 July 2007Newsletter SubscriptionEmail this Page Volume 18 - Issue No: 47
Adex Analysis

A Snapshot of advertising by Retail Outlets on TV
 Ads by the Retail Industry saw a rise of 12% on TV during January - May 2007 over January - May 2006 - AdEx India Analysis.

 

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
IPG closes acquisition of Lintas India; to unveil mobile marketing unit
 The Interpublic Group completes the acquisition of Lintas India; to launch a mobile marketing unit in India & Singapore in 2-3 months.

GoM likely to meet on Prasar Bharati this week
 Group of Ministers likely to meet this week to discuss future of 40,000-odd employees of Prasar Bharati.

Filmy takes reality route, to launch 'Bathroom Singer' in August
 Filmy to launch its first reality programme Bathroom Singer; show to go on air by August-end.

Air Deccan tickets to be sold at post offices in Karnataka

Mudra Chennai wins Asian Health & Nutri Foods creatives

Toonz Academy opens in Mumbai, plans more

Zapak.TV premieres music videos of 'Cash'

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (17/06/2007 to 23/06/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (17/06/2007 to 23/06/2007)
Star Plus
Star Gold
Zee TV
Sun TV
Sony Entertainment TV
Gemini TV

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Interpublic Group acquires Lintas India
    		• We will do a lot of global work out of India: Wright
    		• TRAI asked to review price of Nimbus channels
    		• Nimbus gets bank guarantee
    		• Big brands root for Taj Mahal
    		• Suzuki plans 125cc scooter to take on Activa
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    Maruti goes filmy to beat monsoon blues

    		• Take it to the limit!
    		• Pie in the sky!
    		• You may want all of these now!
    		• Bollywood: The fashion guru
    		• Cannes hardly wait
    		• Innovate or out
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Sachin Tendulkar batting for Aviva Life
    		• Samsung bets big on promotional offer
    		• 15 more Landmark stores on cards
    		• Parryware Roca expanding product range
    		• IPG Group takes control of Lintas India
    Source: The Hindu Business Line
     
    		• Fresh hearing on Nimbus rates
    		• Lintas India is now 100% IPG subsidiary
    		• Tendulkar ready to bat for Aviva
    		• Polish priest plans to launch perfumes
    		• Local vendors throw the gauntlet to Reliance Fresh, Subhiksha
    Source: Financial Express
    		• Lowe to create for the world
    		• Kraft, Danone deal excludes India
    		• Slow growth of FM likely to affect frequency auction
    		• Indian dailies prefer foreign design
    		• AV Thomas, Gavia tie up to sell Mexican foods
    Source: Business Standard
     
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    Rice exporters wants govt nod on SRK campaign

    Source: DNA
     
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    Mumbai firm designs single software platform for diverse ad media

    Source: Hindustan Times
     
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    Karan, Kareena together in ad film

    Source: NDTV
     
    		•

    Row over liquor ad in Tarapith

    Source: Times of India
     
    		•  Solutions bags two golds at PMAA 2007
    		•  Sanjay Trehan on why ad agencies need to wake up
    		•  Mudra bags branded pulse Jeyyam Dal
    		• Aircel reviews Rs 50-crore advertising duties
    		•

    FCB Ulka rebranded as Draft FCB in India

    Source: Agency Faqs
     
    International News
    		• eMarketer: User-Gen to Grow Into $4.3 Bil. Business
    Source: Media Week US
     
    		• Saatchi X Taps Global CD
    		• Publicis Buys Italian Media Shop
    		• J&J Confirms Creative Shuffle
    Source: Ad Week
     
    		• Zenith: Online to Grow 29% Globally This Year
    		• Katz Taps MacCortney As EVP, Ad Relations
    Source: Media Post
     
    		• Coca-Cola Slams Door On Deal With Bravo! Brands
    Source: Brand Week
     
    		• Romney tops TV ad race
    Source: Boston Herald
    		• Publicis Buys Italian Media Company
    Source: Chron.com
     
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    Local.com Receives Patent for Ad-Supported 411 Local Search Model

    Source: IT News Online
     
    		• Rhythm Announces Next Generation Mobile Banner Advertising System
    Source: Market Wire
     
    		• Missing Maddy cinema ad causes alarm for parents
    Source: NEWS.com
     
    		• D-media adds Zulu to advertising network
    Source: Globes.com
     
    		• Outback and Carrabba's seek new ad agency
    Source: Bizjournals
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