1 June 2002
Volume 3 Issue no: 72


 

 




 




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Conditional Access System Update
CAS rollout must address credible monitoring of SMS: Dasgupta
The big question mark on the introduction of conditional access systems in India will be how to keep a check on the subscriber management systems (SMS) that are introduced by cable operators, said SET India CEO Kunal Dasgupta. More

HEADLINES
Zee pumps up the volume around ‘Playwin’, ‘Jeena’: Will the advertiser bite?
Zee's ad campaign targeted at advertisers and media planners is making a pitch for Zee TV’s shows Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai and Khelo Number Khelo... More

Star gets in on some boxing action
Star has announced boxing specials next week on two of its general entertainment channels - Star Movies and Star World. More

Mudra Videotec gets ready for new shows on DD
After a long hiatus, Mudra Videotec, the television software production and marketing arm of advertising major Mudra Communications is all set to renew the golden relationship it shared with Doordarshon in its halcyon days. More

Radio Mirchi claims to reach 70 per cent FM listeners
A dip stick report prepared by the Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB) has placed Radio Mirchi's listening audience at 70 per cent of the total listenership of FM radio in Mumbai. More

Cartoon Network aiming to cement leadership position in India with Jackie Chan
Cartoon Network is all set to deliver a high flying kick to the toon scene in India by premiering Jackie Chan Adventures. More

Sony to pull the plug on Hubahu after 30 episodes
Hubahu, the twin dilemma on Sony Entertainment Television, is packing up... More

Sony ropes in Kapil Dev as brand ambassador for the ICC World Cup
Sony Entertainment announced that India's greatest all-rounder will be brand ambassador for the network for the next three years... More

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
Hallmark tugs at heartstrings with the mother connection in new promo
Using the theme of Where Great Stories Come to Life, Hallmark has commenced an advertising promotion celebrating the mother child relationship with a Bollywood touch... More

Perfect Monitoring launches telecast analysis tool
Telecast research agency Perfect Monitoring Systems has recently launched a new product for the television industry... More

Tube Talk
CNN logs on to soccer fever in 'Q&A'
CNN's Q&A hosted by Zain Verjee, will see her putting the spotlight on the 2002 FIFA World Cup. More

Technology Update
XM Satellite, Command Audio to develop application audio technology
US based XM Satellite Radio and Command Audio have entered into a licensing agreement for the latter's advanced application audio technology. More
Source: www. indiantelevision.com.

Other Headlines
Space jam in Bollywood: No theatres available More
3D IMAX theatre to give Amdavadis an eyeful in Aug More
Cable TV wires still crossed as World Cup kicks off today More
Source: The Indian Express


Fiber optics in Cable TV More
DD1 will be totally revamped More
Source: Screen


Supari, chocolate use channel's name -- Aaj Tak warns against trademark violation More
Sony Entertainment signs Kapil as brand ambassador More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Kapil Dev Is Sony Entertainment Brand Ambassador
More
Source: Financial Express

World cup sends CTV sales soaring More
One Alliance plans to offer 4 more channels More
Source: Business Standard

Responsibility in the time of reality TV More
Source: The Pioneer


Philips plans third open offer More
Source: Hindustan Times


India's first animation film making waves More
MTV to rock'n'roll two more seasons with Osbournes
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Kelly Osbourne to sing at MTV Awards
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Another 3-D film to hit the screen soon More
It's Boom time for Big B
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Indiatimes takes up promo for Yathharth
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College drop-out Spielberg finally graduates
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ABC TV pilot plays on Seinfeld mystery
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Spidey neighbourhood asks for Lagaan
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Sunny Side Up
More
Source: The Times of India

Ten Sports vs cablewallahs: Mumbai in a fix!
More
Source:www.moneycontrol.com

Zee approves lifting of FII cap to 49% More
Leaner Disney Internet emerges after Go.com bust More
Web casting: Blurring lines between TV, Net
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Kapil Dev is SET's brand ambassador
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Cannes Lions for Viacom’s Redstone
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Net movie piracy up 20%
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Russia's NTV again in danger of being pulled off air
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Paramount, Columbia movies to feature on Hallmark
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Source: The Economic Times

"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
World Cup v golden jubilee: TV ratings quiz
More
Source: www.mediaguardian.co.uk

MSOs Unfazed by Diva Woes
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Discovery Adds Series Pair
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Customers Can’t Get No Satisfaction
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The Return of Ren & Stimpy? More
E!, ESPN Team Up
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Syndies: Laughter Is the Best Medicine
More
Source: www.tvinsite.com

TV a desert for the inbetweens More
Source: www.dailytelegraph.news.com.au

BBC raises £150m from Jubilee
More
Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk

Granada dragged into red by ITV Digital collapse
More
Source: www.theherald.co.uk

Petitions delay launch of new TV station More
Source: www.thestar.com

TiVo hits its stride
More
Source: www.news.bbc.co.uk

England may get gay interactive TV in 2003
More
Source: www.gay.com

Liberty agrees to buy Dutch cable TV firm-media More
Source: www.money.iwon.com


 

 

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