Headlines
'Big B' to do TV series for Sahara
Sahara ups programming ante. Announces projects with Amitabh
Bachchan, Karisma and Sridevi, amongst others...More
Reality TV mania
grips China
'Wedding Race' is China's first overseas produced reality
adventure game show to be shown across 20 channels...More
FICCI FRAMES 2003
- CAS Update
'If properly
implemented CAS would be a boon,' says Sony's Shantonu Aditya
With 14 July 2003 , the date decided by the government
for the final rollout of CAS (conditional access system) fast approaching,
it was one of the most important issues discussed at ficci FRAMES
2003...More
'CAS to benefit consumers, MSOs, operators and govt,' Hinduja TMT's
Ashok Mansukhani
Hinduja TMT executive vice-president (corporate affairs)
Ashok Mansukhani , in his presentation at ficci FRAMES 2003 on 'Conditional
Access System : a mid term review', addressed various issues related
to CAS...More
Other Breaking News Headlines
Rapa awards
committee invites entries
The last date for receiving entries for the 28th Rapa
(Radio and TV advertisers practitioners association of India) awards
for radio and TV productions is 28 March 2003...More
CNN's Cramer to get 'media leader' award
Last year, the president of CNN International Chris Cramer
was instrumental in undertaking a major initiative to create awareness
about the need to increase the safety level for journalists reporting
on the field in the wake of 9/11. Now that effort is being rewarded...More
BBC signs deal
with China's sina.com
This is an initiative by the beeb to spread English China.
BBC Worldwide and BBC World Service will provide educational content
for an English language teaching service via mobile telephones in
China...More
Interactive
Television Producers' forum postponed
INTERACTION '03: A Transatlantic Producers' Forum
which was scheduled to take place on 1 April in London has now been
put off till September...More
Global interactive
sports TV revenues to increase
Here is a piece of news that should make MAX, ESPN-Star
Sports and Ten Sports sit up. Interactivity is expected to increase
the revenue streams for sports broadcasters in a major way...More
Asiasat reports
marginal decline in turnover
Satellite operator Asia Satellite Telecommunications
Holdings Limited (AsiaSat) has announced financial results for the
year ending 31December 2002...More
Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
CNBCI announces
event with Sun's McNealy
As part of their integrated marketing communications
cum public relations TV channels have been sponsoring India visits
of celebrity head-honchos in addition to showcasing them through
one-on-one interviews...More
SF Interactive launches rich media Ad3 platform
SF Interactive (SFI), a pioneering interactive marketing
agency, has announced the launch of its proprietary Ad3 ("Ad Cube")
platform...More
Lay’s Cavalcade celebrates
cricket mania in Delhi
With India having a more than a decent chance of making
the World Cup Final on Sunday against Australia FMCGs are doing
their best to capitalise on the momentum...More
Special Report
Indian networks still
wary of reality TV shows and 'soaps'!
Even as programmes such as American Idol and Joe Millionaire
have sparked off a new trend in the western countries, Indian programming
executives are weighing pros and cons before jumping onto the bandwagon...More
World Cup 2003 Special - TAM ADEX Analysis
HLL tops advertising
charts for World Cup 2003
With the beginning of the 'Super 6's', the Cricket World
Cup has reached into its peak stages. TAM SGroup, this week, bring
you insights into the dominant advertisers and their advertising
strategies in the world cup...More
Team Players
Rajit Desai,
Brand Manager - SET India ....Read
Akash Oberoi,
Associate Executive Producer/Creative Director - Mukta Arts ....Read
Vinay Kanchan,
Client Servicing Director - Everest ....Read
Ad Agency Review
"In some ways, the
15 per cent commission model has some advantages over the AOR model!"
...More
says Lodestar media director Arpita Menon while highlighting
the importance of research in media planning and buying
TV Ratings (2
March 2003 - 8 March 2003)
TAM
Top 10 Programmes
Doordarshan's
Top 10
Top
10 In All TV Homes
Top
10 in Cable & Satellite Homes
TAM Top 100 Programmes
on different Channels
Star
Plus
DD1
Eenadu
TV
Sun
TV
Gemini
TV
Set
Max
Sony
Zee
TV
Tube Talk
Ten Sports showcasing
Brian Lara this month More
etc's 'Gagar Mein Sagar' to explore Feng Shui More
Technology Update
Braco's LED displays
preferred in major sports arena More
Motorola's offerings
for the connected home More
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
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