Indiantelevision.com's The Ad Linx Reporter dated 28 April 2009 - Global and Indian advertising news, information and data at your fingertips

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

GroupM forecasts grim 2009 for Indian media
GroupM sees Indian media advertising market growing at a dismal rate of 4.7% and TV sector at 7% in 2009.

Astro to pick up stake in Sun's radio subsidiary
Sun TV's subsidiary South Asia FM gets nod to increase FDI; FIPB also clears Disney's home entertainment biz.

NDTV in pact with BT for distribution of 2 channels in US
NDTV Profit and NDTV Good Times to be distributed in the US by BT's media and broadcasting arm.

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12/04/2009 to 18/04/2009)

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

	Food for thought
	Let there be light
	Fraud in online advertising
	Onida plans Rs 100-120 crore brand communication revamp
	Honda, Hero Honda further ties for future launches
	Source: Business Standard

	24/7 Real Media launches social media targeting to improve ad
	Source: Media News International

	comScore Study Highlights Rapid Emergence of Vertical Ad Networks
	Future Ads is Finalist for Three Prestigious Business Awards
	Source: IT News Online

	Brand battle enters the turbulent skies
	The Danny Boyles of advertising
	Source: DNA


	Radio \| Ad revenues to grow 15%
	Other Media \| Poll boost for outdoor media
	Source: Livemint

	Indian Premier League fan club
	Rice n’ Shine
	Leading by example
	FDA rules on drug ads sow confusion on web
	Newsprint maker files for bankruptcy
	"Chewing gums and cricket make a great fit"
	Bitten by the luxe bug
	Knightley's anti-domestic violence ad banned in UK
	Source: Fianacial Express

	Call for cuts in Keira's domestic violence ad
	Source: Calcutta Telegraph

International News

	Fox Turns Down Obama in Prime Time
	Product of the Year Competition Open for Entries
	Anomaly Markets YouTuber's Cosmetics
	Magna Scales Back Online Video Ad Forecast
	When Admen Play Venture Capitalists
	'Portfolio' to Cease Publication
	Taxi Taps Doug Jaeger to Lead Innovation
	Omnicom's Q1 Revenue Dips 14%
	The Middle Age of Social Media
	Integrated Media Plans Face Obstacle Course
	Source: Ad Week

	Upfront Brand and Market Planning
	Tresemme, Nexxus Uplift Alberto Culver's Sales
	Survey: Walmart Gains Consumer Share in Downturn
	Nike Taps De La Soul for Workout Track
	Source: Brand Week

	Ad Agency Promotes Customer Intelligence Chief
	Source: MR Web

	Amazing Youtube advertisement for Honda's new hybrid car
	Source: Asia Cnet

	Nigeria: Aliero Inaugurates Committee On Advertising
	Source: AllAfrica.com

	AT&T Responds To Behavioral Advertising Allegations
	Source: Broadcasting & Cable

	Online Video Ad Growth Seen Slower Due To Downturn
	Source: Wall Street Journal

	M&C Saatchi wins global education brief
	Source: Brand Republic

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