Indiantelevision.com's The Ad Linx Reporter dated 5 Dec 2008 - Global and Indian advertising news, information and data at your fingertips

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

Govt issues norms for publishing foreign mags in India
Government issues guidelines for foreign news and current affairs magazines publishing Indian editions.

Pixion acquires two post production studios in UK
Pixion acquires 100 per cent stake in London-based studio Men-from-Mars and 76 per cent in Molinare.

I&B asks news channels to avoid re-runs of Mumbai terror attack
I&B directs news chnnls to avoid re-runs of Mumbai terror attack as it may evoke strong sentiments.
I&B issues advisory to news channels

Lessons from the terror front: Comments

Samir Kale, managing director, CMCG India

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

	Wadhawan Food plans more Smart stores
	Cos roping in young celebrities as brand ambassadors
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	Entertainment channel ratings hit on terror
	Versace's launch at Mumbai Trident as scheduled
	Nokia cuts Q4 mobile industry outlook
	Source: Business Standard

	Nefertiti-inspired mobile phones hit luxury shelves in Dubai
	Source: DNA

	Ad agencies, hotels beef up security measures
	Merrill plans to cut bonuses by 50% as revenue slumps
	Source: Financial Express

	Box-type hoardings a security hazard
	Cricket ad spots take a beating
	Source: Times of India



	Crossbow Innovative Advertising bags exclusive rights for Airscreen and Airframe news
	Source: domain-B

	Google Scores Strategic TV Advertising Deal With Hallmark Channel
	Microsoft’s Massive Scores Ad Deals With Activision, Blizzard
	Source: eBrandz

	Insurance firms step up use of emotional hooks in crisis time
	News channels to reject I&B advisory on terror attacks coverage
	Source: Livemint

	Farah Khan, Sonali Bendre enjoying TV life
	Source: IBNLive.com

International News

	Disney Names Mignucci VP, Group Publisher
	Cyber Monday Web Traffic Up 10%
	IndoorDirect Intros theBite
	NYT.com Gives 'Extra'
	Axl Should Buy Dr Pepper a Soda
	Execs Believe They Can Brave Economic Storm
	Viacom Cuts 7% of Staff
	Microsoft Taps Yahoo Vet to Lead Online Unit
	2 Remain in Levi's Pitch
	NBCU Wields Axe: 500 Likely to Fall
	Source: Ad Week

	PepsiCo Picks Beraud for New Global CMO Post
	Judge Beats on Bratz
	Source: Brand Week

	Wal-Mart's Advertising Charged With Murder
	Source: Gawker

	Flash Finally Launches on the iPhone via Advertising Units by Greystripe
	AdGooroo Releases Special Mid-Quarter Search Advertising Report
	Source: Market Watch

	Blizzard Teams With Massive For Battle.net & Web Advertising
	Source: Insidemacgames

	Massive Offers In-Game Ads For Activision and Blizzard
	Source: eFluxMedia

	Outdoor Advertising Association out to protect members
	Source:The Star

	Bankrate website grabs more eyeballs amid crisis
	Source: Guardian

	Believing our advertising is unreasonable, says Apple
	Source: IT Examiner

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