Indiantelevision.com's The Ad Linx Reporter dated 19 Jan 2009 - Global and Indian advertising news, information and data at your fingertips

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

Sun TV weighs Hindi GEC
Sun TV is exploring opportunities to enter Hindi general entertainment channel space via acquisition.

Nick to go Tamil, Telugu
Nick plans to speak Tamil & Telugu in '09; to double consumer products for licensing & merchandising.

'Cable TV sector sees rapid consolidation and new competition in 2008'
Cable TV firms get private equity funding but 2009 will be challenging, says Hathway Cable MD & CEO K Jayaraman. YEARENDER!

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

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

	Thai hotel chain to promote five-star properties in 5 years
	Rasna to launch retail outlets in Mumbai, Delhi
	Godrej eyes acquisitions in consumer care segment
	Cotton futures to consolidate, rise
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	Godrej eyes buyouts in consumer care sector
	Source: Financial Express

	Burger King ‘whopper’ Ad campaign called off
	Source: The Money Times

	Mangalore: Maria Advertisers Gets New Address in City
	Source: Daijiworld.com

	Allow hoarding trade with regulations: association
	Source: Express Buzz



	Advertising Agencies Today.com's Directory can help ad agencies market their companies online.
	Source: Press Release Point

	Coca-Cola set to juice up soft drinks market
	Slim may invest in New York Times
	Source: Economic Times

	Congress in poll mode - hires two ad agencies, calls workers' convention
	Source: News Track India

International News

	Big Push for Mobile DTV
	The Young and the (Comparatively) Upbeat
	Horizon Sends Geico's Gecko Into the Wild
	JWT in London Names Managing Directors
	Diversity Study Takes Ad Biz to Task
	Will Washington Put DTV Transition on Hold?
	Source: Ad Week

	P&G's Olay Looks to Exploit New Wrinkle in the Market
	For Some, 'Taste Test' Ads Are Leaving a Bad Taste
	Concentrating on Bleach
	Scion Balances Edgy Image with 'Value'
	Source: Brand Week

	Radio late to the feel the pinch on advertising
	Source: Sydney Morning Herald

	SMU to launch graduate advertising program
	Source: Bizjournals.com

	Verizon chooses Microsoft for mobile search and advertising services
	Source: Boston Business Journal

	Campbell announces new head of advertising
	Source: SmartBrief

	Vietnam, Singapore to collaborate in advertising training
	Source: VietNamNet Bridge

	With economy, no campaign, TV news eyes challenges
	Source: The Associated Press

	Bankers Advertising buys Indiana firm
	Source: Gazette Online

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