7 April 2003 Volume 7 Issue no: 22












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Headlines
Entertainment sector still unattractive
Despite the recent sops offered in the EXIM policy, venture capitalists haven't changed their outlook on the sector...More

After World Cup hammering, listed TV cos' scrips recover some ground
The cricket World Cup has wrecked havoc on the listed television companies, particularly because none of them had the rights to telecast the greatest cricketing spectacle...More

SC to give 'Kanhaiyya' decision Monday?
Zee's beleaguered Sunday morning show Kanhaiyya continues in suspended animation for another week...More

'Kagaz Ki Kashtti' on Sahara TV completes a century
A century on air and counting. Kagaz Ki Kashtti (KKK), a daily soap which airs on Sahara TV, completed 100 episodes yesterday...More

MAM Special Report
When 'rangoli', 'gully cricket' won Abbies
Up close and personal with Euro RSCG's Ashok Karnik for a first hand view of the World CupTVCs created for MAX...More

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
Food processing ministry on the hunt for ad agencies
The ministry of food processing industries, government of India, is on the look out for ad agencies to launch a comprehensive media campaign...More

Mudra Bangalore's Duroflex TVC wins award
A mattress which invokes "romance" and also wins awards for the ad agency which came up with the creative idea...More

Executive Dossier
"There is no point in making changes to a formula that is working very well for us"
HBO South Asia marketing director Shruti Bajpai
More

Producer's Pitch

"Good software doesn't need a slot or a vehicle to become popular."
Sagar Arts marketing director, producer, Prem Sagar
More

Tube Talk

Alpha Marathi to air Jaywant Dalvi's 'Purush' More
ESPN launches School Quiz 2003
More
Source: www.indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
DTH could take 6 months to become reality More
Astro Boy back on Jap TV for b'day at 50-plus years More
AOL seeks approval to offer advanced IM service More
Merrill ups AOL Time Warner first quarter estimates More
Arianespace okays launch of INSAT-3A More
Second test flight of GSLV soon: ISRO More
Stones clones are stonewalled in India More
Children's day out at Radio Mirchi More
Source: The Times of India

Saregama sets up new arm to make films More
Everybody must get Stoned! More
DTH may take 6 more months More
Source: The Economic Times

United against Ekta: FICCI saas-bahu hit back More
On TV now it’s lights, camera, art! More
Source: The Indian Express

Music industry group sues college file swappers More
FM privatisation hits roadblock More
Source: Hindustan Times

Will Raj TV’s Friday gambit pay off? More
Ashutosh Gowariker ties up with Cornerstone for ad films More
TV Today to launch English news channel More
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Combating Piracy: Adlabs To Set Up Arm For Digital Distribution Of Films More
Source:The Financial Express

Sahara plans news on rails in Mumbai More
After World Cup ride, Sony pitches for a makeover More
Nod for launch of Insat-3A More
Source: Business Standard

`We will make multiplex a happening place' — Mr Shishir Baijal, CEO, Inox More
Headlines Today to target the young More
Reliance Info reviewing biz model? More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

NBC anchor dies, BBC editor injured in Iraq More
Source: The Hindu

Sahara to bring news, songs to Mumbai trains More
Source: Asian Age

From canvas to telly More
Source: Mid Day


"The bigger the information media, the less courage and freedom they allow. Bigness means weakness".
- Eric Sevareid


International Headlines
Simpson hurt by 'friendly fire' More
Is it tears on the Campbell show? More
Millionaire jury asks to see video again More
When is a fact not a fact? When it's a war More
Source: www.media.guardian.co.uk

All-News Channels Find Big Audience More
Source:L.A Times

NBC's David Bloom, 39, Dies in Iraq More
Source:MSNBC News

Arabiya TV Hires Sacked Arnett for Iraq Coverage More
Source: Reuters

BBC Broadcast seeks CRM Remedy More
Source: www.crm-forum.com

Emmis Confirms News Corp. Talks More
Source: www.mediaweek.com











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