Indiantelevision.com's The Ad Linx Reporter dated 7 Aug 2008 - Global and Indian advertising news, information and data at your fingertips

7 Aug 2008

Volume 21 - Issue No: 32

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Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

News channels get set for Summit, NT Awards
TV news industry gears up for Indian News Television (NT) Awards 2008; event to be in Delhi on 9 August.

Colors bets big on Bigg Boss2
Colors to air Bigg Boss2 seven days a week from 17 Aug; Sajid Superstars shifts to 8 pm on Saturdays.

Trai files case against ESPN over DTH pricing
Trai files case against ESPN Software for non-compliance of its direction on pricing offer for DTH.

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

	Endorsement: India Inc prefers film stars over cricketers
	Kingfisher nurtures creativity through ad contest
	London-based creative agency BBH plans India operations by 2008-end
	ITV profit down, warns of poor ad market
	Source: Economic Times

	Madison bags 7 new accounts
	Bates 141 releases Dictionary of Change
	Madhukar’s second innings
	On Fortune’s path
	Tough times call for smart ideas
	Airtel, Vodafone to launch iPhone on Aug 22
	Videocon’s Next Retail to offer brands online
	TSG International unveils 4 boutiques
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	Ad Infuse and Swisscom Extend Mobile Advertising Partnership
	LookSmart Appoints Stephen Markowski Chief Financial Officer
	LookSmart Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
	Source: TechWhack

	Chip will check corrupt ad agencies
	Source: The Statesman



	British Olympic cyclist Rebecca Romero poses nude for Powerade ad
	Source: Newspost Online

	Google’s DoubleClick To Deliver Ads For Olympics Video
	Source: eBrandz

	Kingfisher Launches 'Make Your Own Ad' Contest
	Platform-A Launches Third-Party Mobile Ad-Serving and Inventory
	Source: Media Newsline

	Bangalore takes Chennai path in checking billboard proliferation
	Source: Livemint

	Brand Kerala has its fragrance too
	Source: Hindu

	Pantaloon to add 55 more Big Bazaars
	Source: Financial Express

International News

	Kaiser Pedals at the Olympics With 'Thrive'
	Sony Snags Rocketboom
	Crandall 'Recommits' to Ground Zero
	Carat Names Leader in Chicago
	Fox Posts Strong Q4, Sees 'Less Robust Growth' Ahead
	Prime-Time Sex Debate Heats Up
	Saatchi L.A. ECD Marco to Exit
	Arnold, SoCo Savor the 'Moments'
	Publicis Buys Search Shop Performics
	Time Warner's Q2 Yields Mixed Results
	Source: Ad Week

	Sparks' New In-Store Pitch: Pick Up a Four-Pack, Download a Song
	Geico Debuts Another Installment of 'Cavemen' Ads
	Southern Comfort Goes Heavy for the Holidays
	Source: Brand Week

	Google hands search agency to Publicis
	Source: Utalk Marketing

	China's Sina.com Q2 net profit up 74 pct on strong ad revenue
	Source: Forbes

	ITV 'pulls plug on 600 jobs' as ad sales drop
	Source: Scotsman

	MrVacation.com Announces Free Advertising for Travel & Vacation Real Estate
	Mobile Advertising: Orange Innovates With In-SMS Ads Concept
	Source: Market Watch

	European broadcasters take hit from ad market
	Source: IHT

	ITV's Grade seeks digital review as advertising revenue falls
	Source: Independent

	Adidas unveils Olympic campaign
	Source: Mandm Global

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