25 June 2007Newsletter SubscriptionEmail this Page Volume 18 - Issue No: 40
Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

Investors cautiously optimistic about Web 2.0 in India
 Investors examine key issues that would determine investments in Web 2.0 models in India.

Converged media to be future business model

 

Broadcasting Bill to come in monsoon session
 I&B ministry is making modifications in Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill; moving legislation in the monsoon session.

B.A.G Films offloads stake in broadcast biz, raises Rs 2 billion
 B.A.G Films dilutes 25% equity each in its 2 broadcast companies to raise Rs 2 bn; India Bulls promoter Sameer Gehlaut buys stake.

Red FM paints Mumbai city red with auto rickshaws

93.5 SFM to celebrate World Pink Day

Zapak launches 'Life is Fast' campaign after departure of Rocket Raja

Nicktropolis garners close to 4 million users

Microsoft selects Reprise Media for search mrktng effort

Grey, McCann and O&M win for press at Cannes

ENIL to handle national ads for Gwalior Farms

FICCI opposed to ceiling on broadcaster licences

Nimbus Motion Pictures buys world rights for 'Naqaab'

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (03/06/2007 to 09/06/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (03/06/2007 to 09/06/2007)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sony Entertainment TV
Sun TV
Gemini TV

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Cannes taken aback at the grand finale
    		• Good ad but India could've ad-ded more
    		• Can still get better
    		• Brands are bold, open: Beattie
    		• Indian ads need 'Lion'-hearted spirit
    		• McCann may walk away with two Lions
    		• 'Complacency kills large agencies'
    		• Nike has tagged your toes!
    		• Code Red film is the dark horse
    		• India absent from 'toughest Titaniums'
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Auto majors go aggressive on marketing, raise ad spend
    Source: The Hindu Business Line
      
    		• Unilever's Dove ad flies home with top prize
    Source: Times of India
      
    		• Ad rush to cricket kicks off again
    		• Channels bet on music shows
    		• Suzuki riding high on scooters
    		• Pyramid to launch in-house brands
    		• Madhukar Sabnavis: Endorsements & testimonials
    Source: Business Standard
    		• Nimbus to foray into worldwide film rights management
    		•  Cannes Diary: Six of the best
    		•  Advertising tips from the battlefield
    		• Oil sector largest merchandise exporter: Deora
    		• A brave new world for TV? Virtually
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• Lok Satta to launch anti-liquor campaign
    		• Suzuki to ride on scooters, high-end bikes in India
    Source: The Hindu
     
    		•  Microsoft offers advertising options on blogging platform
    		•  Post-anniversary bash: ‘Marie Claire’ upbeat on India
    		• Emvies 2007: 10/10 for Mindshare Fulcrum
    		•  Emvies 2007: 10/10 for Mindshare Fulcrum
    		•  Ratish Nair on what’s wrong with the online ad world
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    Yahoo’s Asia mobile strategy: Beating Google to it?

    		•  IAMAI seminar: An enigma called Web 2.0
    		• Nikon to shoot with ADK Fortune in India
    		• Cannes 2007: Happy day for Happydent
    Source: Agency Faqs
     
    International News
    		• Epson Selects Butler, Shine
    		• J&J Strips Brands From McCann Erickson
    Source: Ad Week
     
    		• How Bud.TV Plans To Grab More Viewers
    		• More Tiger? GM Says Golfer's Ad Role Expanding
    Source: Brand week
     
    		• At Cannes: Madison Avenue wants you!
    Source: USA Today
     
    		• The next generation of Internet advertising
    Source: Technology.msn
     
    		• TV networks log higher ad sales
    		• EBay resumes advertising with Google
    Source: LA Times
     
    		• Malaysia bans fast food TV ads for kids
    Source: Business Week
     
    		• Orange to offer targeted SMS ads
    Source: New Media Age
     
    		• BYU team wins top ad award in Paris
    Source: Deseret News
    		• Yahoo reorganizes ad sales; Millard to Martha Stewart
    		• Gore urges ad execs to help fight global warming
    		• Canada's top court to rule on tobacco advertising
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• RTA defends controversial gesture in anti-speeding ad
    Source: ABC.net
     
    		• Beckham Advertising Blitz About to Begin
    Source: Newsday
     
    		• NBC, Scripps & Universal Studios Discuss Online Spending
    		• Crispin Porter & O&M's Dove Video Highlight Cannes Cyber Winners
    		• Aegis, WPP Dominate Digital Agency Ranks, Account For Half The Industry
    		• Agencies Register Cable Budgets, MTV Rebukes Commercial Ratings
    Source: Media Post
     
    		• Celeb-Inspired Yogurt Ads Stir Up Controversy
    Source: People Magazine
     
    		• Ad campaign goes fishing for consumers
    Source: Daily Press
     
    		• Claire Beale on Advertising
    Source: Independent
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