1 November 2007Newsletter SubscriptionEmail this Page Volume 19 - Issue No: 38








Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

TV18 Q2 consolidated revenue up 67 % at Rs 883 million
 TV18's consolidated revenue grew 67 per cent year-on-year to be at Rs 882.97 million for the quarter ended 30 September 2007.

Network18 Q2 loss at Rs 206 million

 

Pyramid Saimira buys FunAsia to enter US
Pyramid Saimira Theatre acquires Texas-based FunAsia via US subsidiary; plans to invest $75 million for expansion in that market.

9X launches on 12 November
 Peter and Indrani Mukerjea-promoted INX Media's Hindi GEC 9X will officially go on air on 12 November at 9 pm.

Hollywood readies for writer's strike
 Hollywood writers demand rise in minimum pay apart from revenue share from DVD sales, internet TV; likely to go on strike on 1 Nov.

Publicis to acquire Indian PR firm Hanmer & Partners

Deepika Padukone is Kingfisher Airlines' brand ambassador

Kodak ties up with 'Om Shanti Om'; launches contest

NDTV to be available in Singapore on SingTel's mio TV

Virgin Comics signs Priyanka Chopra for superhero character

CNN-IBN launches special series on 'Retail Revolution'

Disney releases 'Disney Princess' video game
Mattel Toys to host World Scrabble Championship in Nov
CBBC, Bafta unveil finalists for 'Me and my Movie' award

Radio City enters Limca Book of Records

ROK, BSNL partner for mobile TV; Bindass, Zoom onboard

Zapak launches 'Bal Ganesh' games

Yahoo! Mail now avilable in Hindi

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (14/10/2007 to 20/10/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (14/10/2007 to 20/10/2007)
DD1
Zee TV
Neo Sports
Star Plus
Sun TV

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• ICL in talks with LG, Maruti and Airtel
    		• Priyanka Chopra to team up with Virgin Comics
    		• Sachin, Sourav, Dravid to be beyond boundary for bidders
    		• NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit to be launched in Singapore
    		• France's Publicis buys Indian PR firm
    		• Deepika Padukone appointed Kingfisher Airlines ambassador
    		• Dr Reddy's eyes cos with branded generics presence
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Publicis to acquire Hanmer & Partners
    		• Sri Krishna Sweets ties up with Spencer’s Retail
    		• Marico enters S. African hair and healthcare market
    		• Deepika Padukone appointed Kingfisher Airlines ambassador
    		• VSNL plans to change name to Tata Communications
    		• Levers@75
    		• How HUL came to be
    		• Disappointing fare
     Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• Hyundai-i10 launched at Rs 3.4 lakh
    Source: Financial Express
      
    		• Adman & entrepreneur
    		• India to make Hyundai i10 for the world
    Source: Business-Standard
     
    		• US consumers give top trust ranking to India
    Source:Times of India
      
    		• Mudra enters into Emami stable; wins Himani Navratna
    		• Saatchi & Saatchi bags the creative duties of Future Generali
    		• Euro RSCG’s Farzana Suri moves to Network Advertising as V-P
    		• Wrangler appoints Jia Khan as brand ambassador for its women’s range
    		• VSNL rechristened Tata Communications
    		• Fair & Lovely mobile ad is MMA Award finalist
    Source: Agency Faqs
     
    International News
    		• Why Hulu Won't Run Pre-Roll Spots
    		• IPG Buys Stoute's Consultancy
    		• $60 Mil. Hotels.com Talks to TargetCast
    		• Super Bowl Ads 90% Sold Out
    		• NBCU Invests in SMS Firm
    Source: Ad Week
     
    		• AOL to Expand On Tacoda Ad Campaign
    Source: Media Week
     
    		• Miller to Expand Test of 64-Calorie Brew
    Source: Brand week
     
    		• GPS Industries Finalizes Advertising Contracts With Toyota and Tag Heuer...
    Source: CNNMoney
     
    		• Ad-blocking software could change online advertising industry, experts say
    Source: The Canadian Press
    		• ASA launches violent ad probe
    Source: : GamesIndustry.biz
     
    		• Culkin stars in Orange cinema ad
    Source: Guardian
     
    		• Sinclair profit dips on slumping ad saless
    Source: Bizjournals.com
     
    		• McCain returns to anti-spending theme in new ad
    Source: Boston Globe
     
    		• Ryanair gets ultimatum for breaching ads
    Source: Utalkmarketing
     
    		• Enviro Group Launches Attack Ads Against Don Young
    Source: CBS News
     
    		• 3 Advertising entry wins spot in top design publication
    Source: Bizjournals.com
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