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Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
 
 
 
 
 










Zee US head Subramanian quits; Bhattacharya takes charge
 Zee Europe head Subroto Bhattacharya replaces Subramanian as Zeel head for US.

 

Deccan Chargers mandates KPMG to find suitor, eyes $250 mn valuation
 Deccan Chronicle mandates KPMG to find buyer for Deccan Chargers; eyes $250 million valuation.

Lionsgate to launch two channels in Asia
 Lionsgate to launch Kix and Thrill pay channels by early 2009 across Asia; acquires India content.

adidas India ups Tushar Goculdas to marketing director

Tata Sky launches ‘Sweet Aamir’ TVC for PVR service

Harrington is Turner Asia senior VP branding

Discovery to launch channel on Freeview in the UK

NewsX ties up with A1GP as exclusive media partner

JimJam to launch in Singapore on Starhub
Toei Animation to participate in Dubai's licensing fair

Sun launches FM station in Siliguri

BBC puts out tender for audience services

ICL suspends Chris Cairns, Dinesh Mongia

DTH spurs India's digital pay-TV growth: Casbaa

Global Cricket Ventures bags Champions T20 site rights

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12/10/2008 to 18/10/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (12/10/2008 to 18/10/2008)
Star Plus
Colors
Zee TV
Sun TV
Neo Cricket
Sony Entertainment TV
NDTV Imagine
Gemini TV
Zee Cinema
Star One
9X
Zee Marathi
Sahara One
MAX
Zee Telugu
Udaya TV
Kalaignar TV
Cartoon Network

Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
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    Future Brands to set up exclusive outlet for John Miller

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    Big Music eyes deals with Fox & Disney

    • Christian Science Monitor to stop print edition, goes digital

    • INSIGHT: Coming to grips

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    INSIGHT: Staying festive, despite it all

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    INSIGHT: A week in the life of Jet Airways

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    INSIGHT: Of retail, realty and reality

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    PACKAGING: Growth in packages

    Source: The Hindu business Line
     
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    Microsoft surmounts Vista blues with Windows 7, marketing push

    • Ex-Yahoo executives start online ad venture

    • Advertising body lines up agenda for effective communication

    • RediffusionY&R explores new platforms

    • Now invite ads at your convenience

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    Media veterans launch company

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    Hyderabad firm helps Obama-McCain trade punches, kicks online

    Source: Business Standard
     
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    United Spirits to uncork brands in UK, France

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    Now, book rail tickets on makemytrip

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    Falling commodity prices to help FMCG firms

    Source: Financial Express
     
      
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    PCB to sign contract with DSC

    Source: The Hindu
     
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    Cinepolis plans $350-m India show, scouts for local partners

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    Electronic Arts makes games for Android mobile phone

    Source: Economic Times
      
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    Pepsi, aiming to be 'cultural leader', unveils smiling logo

    Source: Smashits
      
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    Radio cab advertising to be Rs. 30 crore by 2010

    Source: Wheels Unplugged - Indis'a Automobile Magazine
     
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    Gary Glitter makes £100000 from telly ad

    Source: www.newstrackindia.com
      
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    CSC launches advertising campaign

    Source: Moneycontrol.com
      
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    Isobar Acquires Malaysia's Digital Agency IF

    Source: www.medianewsline.com
     
    International News
    		• Panel: Media Market Won't Soon Rebound
    		• Starbucks, (Red) Join to Fight AIDS in Africa
    		• Adidas Intros Global Push
    Source: Ad Week
     
    		• OVAB Unveils Guidelines
    		• Scripps Nets Interactive Posts Solid Third-Qtr. Sales Gains
    Source: Media Week
     
    		• McDonald's Launches Mobile Promotion for the McRib
    Source: Brand Week
     
    		• $5million half-hour Obama advertisement to air on prime time TV
    Source: www.3news.co.nz
     
    		• Victoria Beckham to model underwear for Emporio Armani
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• EMarketer: Video advertising reaches critical mass
    Source: BtoB Magazine
     
    		• MMA updates Global Advertising Guidelines
    Source: Fiercemobilecontent
    		• Microsoft names head of Asian ad division
    Source: Digital Media
     
    		• JCDecaux wins exclusive ten-year advertising contract for Dubai International Airport
    Source: www.bi-me.com
     
    		• French health minister not against advertising alcohol on the web
    Source: France24
     
    		• New York Festivals 2009 International Advertising Awards Call for Entries Opens October 29th
    Source: www.ibtimes.com
     
    		• Marchex Adhere Adds 23 New Premium Web Sites
    		• EIN News and Xforex Enter Advertising Partnership in Conjunction With Launch of New Publication FOREX Trading News Today
    		• Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Launches Multi-Media Advertising Campaign, Unprecedented in Its 115-Year History
    Source: Marketwatch
     
    		• Time lateblicst victim of drop in ad spending
    Source: AFP
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