21 June 2002 Volume 3 Issue no: 87


 

 


 



 

 

 




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Headlines
CNN warms to India-specific news channel?
CNN International is reported to be seriously looking at launching an India-specific channel in the not-too distant future. More

BBC, ESPN win at Webbys 2002
The Webby Awards - run by the The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences - are the pinnacle of recognition that Internet sites receive from the industry for excellence in the online realm... More

CNBC's Managing India Brainstorm IV to focus on new economic growth drivers
Business channel CNBC India in association with Sun Microsystems and Wipro Infotech today announced Managing India Brainstorm IV (MIB IV). More

Formula One to carry on without hiccups on Star Sports
Speculation that the broadcast of Formula 1 racing in Asia on Star Sports was in question can now be laid to rest with the sportscaster's assurance that coverage will continue till the end of the season. More

'Ek Mahal Ho Sapano Ka' crosses 900-episode mark
Ek Mahal Ho Sapano Ka, the precursor to the tide of saas-bahu sagas that swept Indian television in the last two years, has just crossed the 900 episode milestone on Sony. More

Media bigwigs to share notes at Promax's global conference in LA
The LA Convention Center will be the playground of the global television industry's best known names , for four days from 26 June. More

Liberate, ESPN get together for enhanced programming in US
Liberate Technologies and sportscaster ESPN have got together to deliver enhanced programming on the Liberate TV Platform Compact software. More

Media Advertising and Marketing watch
Mudra gives keyhole view of its brand building strategy
After establishing a series of firsts and managing an entry into the Limca Book of Records, ad agency Mudra has scored another first - a book of nine case studies of brands it has helped develop over the years. More

DoubleClick launches measurement, analysis tool for online traders
DoubleClick, a provider of marketing tools for advertisers, direct marketers and web publishers, has launched SiteAdvance - a hosted website measurement and analysis solution designed for online merchants. More

Brits turned off by TV ads, says survey
This is some bad news for television channels and advertisers wanting to break into the UK market...
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Media Stock Watch
Zee lone loser among media stocks at the markets... More

Technology Update
Scientific-Atlanta, BarcoNet offer digital solutions at Broadcast Asia 2002
Digital distribution systems supplier Scientific-Atlanta and Belgium-based BarcoNet have come together at Broadcast Asia 2002... More

SpeedCast launches Pan-Asian two-way service using ViaSat technology
Hongkong headquartered SpeedCast, a broadband enabler of satellite based services, has launched its two-way broadband service... More
Source: www. indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
Time For A Lesson: CNN Team On Tricks Of The Trade More
Flat CTVs: Philips Eyes Rising Sales Share More
Mahajan Clears The Way For Use Of 802.11 Tech More
SAT Reverses Sebi Ban On BPL, Videocon More
Source: Financial Express

CNN likely to launch Indian news channel More
Source: Business Standard

Rahman the man of Webber’s Dreams More
Boogie Boys Jive With Success
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Source: The Hindustan Times


Time to probe
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SAB dekho!
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Film fashion awards in USA
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Source: www.chalomumbai.com

'Bombay Dreams' opens on a disappointing note More
World Cup matches to be screened at Tagore hall More
Kerala Speaker defends curbs on TV channels
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Kapil dons a new role More

Source: The Hindu

West End savours Bollywood spice
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Bollywood loses its original beauty queen: Naseem Banu
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Telgi print on Govinda, Chan starrers
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Source: The Indian Express

Viva out to shake the subcontinent More
Bollywood stars attend premier of Bombay Dreams More
Bhansali hits out at Devdas naysayers More
The X-Man Cometh
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Israel lash out at CNN founder Turner
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Source: The Times of India


Punjabi channels want to be different too
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Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Landmark IPR judgment for Ten Sports More
Disney dumps feel-good formula More
Stars attend Bombay Dreams premier More
Source:The EconomicTimes

"As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it."
-- Dick Cavett


International Headlines
Dossa and Joe leave quietly More
Site crash leaves fans locked out
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BBC and ITV warn against Sky buying Channel 5
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NTL and Telewest customers switch off
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Dame Edna plans UK comeback
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Mel B brings some spice to BBC Choice
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BBC team falls foul of Queen at Royal Ascot
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Tories launch attack on BBC's 'TV tax'
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Source: www.mediaguardian.co.uk

Nat Geo, Comcast Ink Deal
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CableLabs OKs DOCSIS 1.1 Bumper Crop
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Taco Bell Cooks Up $15M MTV Buy
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Dunne Well-Watched on Court TV
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Sapan Champions VOD, SVOD
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Nick News Stands Firm
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CAB Local’s Focus: Sales Ideas
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EchoStar to Launch Eighth Bird
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Source: www.tvinsite.com

NYC's TV production sizzle fizzles
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Source: www.sunspot.nets

Former government officials to launch TV news channel
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Source: www.bbj.hu

Webcast royalty rate to be set today More
Source:www.siliconvalley.com



 




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