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

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch

Rediffusion restructures top brass
Y&R has restructured its senior management team to synergise with the group companies.

IPL fate after receiving states feedback: Chidambaram
Home Minister Chidambaram says decision on IPL to be taken after receiving feedback from state govts.

Ten Sports CEO steps down; Hutton elevated to COO
Peter Hutton will wear his new hat from 1 May; McDonald to move into advisory role from April-end.

HBO bats recession with mega movies in IPL season 2
Recession forces HBO to review on marketing spends; to telecast big films during IPL season 2.

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

	Future Group downsizes retail expansion target
	Stepping into new territory
	UniverCell opens first concept store in Chennai
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	BSNL to launch BlackBerry service
	Diageo's spirited dash to push sales in India
	Uco Bank launches Retail Loan Shoppe
	Chhattisgarh can be the next venue for IPL matches
	Source: Business Standard

	Coca Cola appoints Sangeeta Pendurkar as VP
	Source: Financial Express

	Delhi, Jaipur IPL team owners fear financial hit
	Source: Economic Times

	Google Insider Dennis Woodside Becomes New VP Americas Region
	Yahoo Targets Largest Audience With New “Spotlight To Nightlight
	Source: ebrandz



	Moldova election commission warns Communists to pay ad bills
	Source: TopNews

	Uncertain IPL schedule affecting media plans
	Source: Livemint

	CBS Outdoor Launches wannabillboard.com
	Playboy TV Launches Broadcast Advertising Campaign
	Source: Media News International

	Ad featuring Angelina Jolie ordered off UK TV
	NBC Universal chief calls CNBC attacks `unfair'
	Source: Indopia

	Pranab hires ad brain to win Jangipur seat
	Source: Expressindia.com

International News

	R/GA Raids AKQA for S.F. Tech Lead
	eMarketer: Social Net Ad Spend Slows
	Waterman Leads Search at MRM N.Y.
	SAG-AFTRA Commercials Strike Looms
	M&C Saatchi Stages Curacao 'Treasure Hunt'
	BBH, Oasis Score Grandy Prize
	Google's New Sales Chief Woodside an Unknown
	UM Cuts 59 Employees
	TGI Friday's Reaches Out to Shops
	NAD Blasts Excedrin's Ad Claims
	Source: Ad Week

	Why Holiday Inn Is Banking on the Web, CRM
	State Farm Recalls Branded Teddy Bears
	'Dancing' Star Brooke Burke Tangos With Jell-O
	Source: Brand Week

	Mediaset Advertising Revenue Seen Recovering At End 2009 -CEO
	Source: CNNMoney.com

	China's Tencent says Q4 profit growth slows to 69 pct
	Canada public broadcaster OKs budget, cuts may loom
	Source: Reuters

	COI joins Internet Advertising Bureau's mobile group
	Source: Brand Republic

	Anti binge-drinking advertising gets more money
	Source: ABC Online

	Microsoft Works to Deliver Better Ads
	Source: PC World

	Business Intelligence Research Projects Will Study Online Advertising
	Source: CIO Today

	Jolie gun film advert is banned
	Source: BBC News

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