7 June 2002 Volume 3 Issue no: 77





 




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HEADLINES
Setindia.com all set to revive broadband initiative
With a view to connecting further with viewers and strengthening its online community of users, Sony Entertainment is in the process of revamping www.setindia.com.
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Zee campaign around 'Khelo', 'Jeena' draws Star ire
Zee Telefilms' aggressive no holds barred campaign to convince advertisers and media planners that its shows Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai (JIKNH) and Khelo Number Khelo are worth putting their money on, ratings be damned has raised rival Star India's hackles. More

Panamsat sets record with World Cup coverage
PanAmSat Corporation today announced that more than 24 top broadcasters, programmers and news agencies in over two-dozen countries are using the company global satellite network for delivery of the World Cup. More

Star readying another 'K' signature afternoon soap
Trust Star to do it. It will soon start another daily soap beginning with 'K' a letter which has not only turned round the fortunes of Star Network in India, but also one its biggest suppliers of content to the network, Balaji Telefilms. More

Channel Guide nears 1 year on air, claims to reach 7.5 million homes
Channel Guide, India's first and only free to air digital satellite TV guide channel, is set to complete one year of operations. It now reaches over 7.5 million cable & Satellite homes across 19 states, an official release states. More

Tube Talk
MTV gears up for movie awards telecast
MTV is readying itself for the telecast of the 2002 MTV Movie Awards. The winners who were revealed at the taping of the awards included The Lord of the Rings for best movie, Will Smith from Ali for the best male performance. Nicole Kidman for Moulin Rouge bagged the best female performance.More

Nickelodeon's 'Dora the Explorer' finally makes her way to India
Following on the back of her Emmy Award nominations this year, Dora The Explorer is to make her debut on Nickelodeon Asia's Nick JR block for pre-schoolers next month. More

Media,Advertising & Marketing Watch
Text 100 wins Canon account

Rediffusion DY&R, which handles the PR account for Zee Telefilms, has lost the Canon India account to Text 100 India effective 1 July, industry sources say. More

Tissot launches heritage classic
Swiss watch manufacturer Tissot has revived the avant garde Classic Prince model and launched it 85 years after it was first produced. The Classic Prince draws upon the Art Deco style of the 920s and '30s. More

Media Stock Watch
BSE Sensitive Index as on 6 June 2002 Closing Bell.More

Technology Update
Broadwing says completes broadcast field trial for CNN

Integrated communications major Broadwing Inc. has announced the completion of a national real-time video trial with news network CNN. More
Source: www. indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
Under fire for live telecast More
Source: The Times of India

Is radio good for the outdoors? More
Source:www.agencyfaqs.com

Saregama humming all the way to the bank More
Source:www.moneycontrol.com

XBox ad shut out from British TV More
Samsung January-May sales up 70%
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AOL Time Warner CFO reiterates online ad outlook
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Indonesian channel eats into Ten Sports’ share
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Animation industry: Will the monster conquer?
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Source:The EconomicTimes

24/7 Customer.com Seeks To Be Total Solutions Provider, To Move Into BPO Segment More
WorldSpace Seeks To Feed Agri, Weather Info To Kerala Farmers More
Fading Picture In Kerala More
Source:The Financial Express


"If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed."
-- Lily Tomlin

International Headlines
ITV1 documentary gains right royal ratings More
Sacked journalist accuses BBC of discrimination More
Sky falls on flat dwellers More
Prospect brightens for US TV ad market More
News Corp sets sights on Telepiu More
Research signals boost for digital plans More
Source: www.mediaguardian.co.uk

Former KGB official appointed to oversee state-run TV network More
News Corp. looks to buy a Vivendi TV firm More
Source:www.iht.com

FCC forms spectrum policy task force More
CNN's Dobbs under fire for terrorism-related comments More
AOL Time Warner denies Pittman is being wooed by Disney More
Source: www.emonline.com

Taiwan TV group plans IPOs in HK More
Source:www.hoovnews.hoovers.com

Business mentor: TV debates a must for business owners More
Source:www.nzherald.co.nz



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