| Digital TV only in a third of global TV homes by 2010 |
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By 2010, almost a third of the world's TV homes will receive digital signals - or nearly 400 million households. Read More ...
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| Star News claims India's No. 1 Hindi News channel |
Whether it's the water scarcity in your house or water overflowing on the streets or Whether it's the stinking garbage bin in your colony or the filth of crime spreading in your town. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports expands its marketing team |
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ESPN Star Sports has announced the appointment of Himanshu Verma as Director, Marketing Communications. Read More ...
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| BBC World's Sur Ka Rishta goes for crossborder dialogue |
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India and Pakistan should bridge the gaps that divide them and merge their cultural strengths, according to a debate by renowned artistes from both countries, hosted by BBC World Service. Read More ...
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| UPDATE 2: Star TV buys 20% stake in ANTV |
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TV has formed a partnership with ANTV to develop the Indonesian television network into a leading broadcaster. Read More ...
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| Star TV buys 20% stake in Indonesian TV network ANTV |
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Star TV has agreed to buy 20 percent strategic stake in the Indonesian television network ANTV, giving it a firmer foothold in Asia's third most populous country at a time when the Indonesian television advertising market is booming Read More ...
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| Dish TV to hit 10 lakh mark, banks on video-on-demand |
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Dish TV, the direct-to-home venture of Essel Group plans to hit the 10 lakh subscriber mark by the end of the current financial year. Read More ...
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| Puffing on screen can continue till January 1 |
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The Union Health ministry has decided to postpone the implementation of the onscreen smoking ban to January 1, 2006. Read More ...
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| Lowe India appoints Kevin D'Souza for Chennai office |
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Lowe India has appointed Kevin D'Souza as the vice-president and branch head of its Chennai office. He would be reporting in to Phalli Vakeel, executive director at Lowe Mumbai. Read More ...
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| Color Chips, US firm tie-up for TV series |
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The Hyderabad-based Color Chips (India) Ltd. said it has signed a a CO-production agreement for another 2D animation project with BKN International in the United States. Read More ...
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| Delhi High Court serves notice to India Today, Outlook |
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to India Today and Outlook magazines for allegedly publishing obscene and sexually explicit articles in their respective issues. Read More ...
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| Zoom celebrates The Big 'O' Bash |
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Zoom, India's first glamour and lifestyle television channel on completing one year of success this October, is bringing The Big 'O'. Read More ...
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| Top CEO's tackle TV future at MIPCOM 2005 Superpanel |
MIPCOM will launch the very first MIPCOM CEO Superpanel to be held, on October 18. The theme for the Superpanel is, 'The Changing Landscape of Television - The Threats and Opportunities'. Read More ...
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| M.J. Akbar of Deccan Chronicle stays guild head |
M.J. Akbar, editor-in chief of Deccan Chronicle, has been reelected as president and Om Thanvi, editor of Jansatta, as secretary-general of the Editors Guild of India for another term. Read More ...
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| Jacob Mathew is the President, Indian Newspaper Society |
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Jacob Mathew, Executive Editor of the Malayala Manorama Group, was today elected as President of the Indian Newspaper Society, INS. Read More ...
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| Yamaha Motor demerges its marketing, sales unit |
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Yamaha Motor has spun off its sales and marketing division to form Yamaha Motor India Sales (P) Ltd. Read More ...
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| OgilvyOne Asia Pacific Sweep DM Asia Awards 2005 |
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Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific swept the DM Asia awards. Ogilvy won an outstanding 34 awards, firmly establishing their mark as the leading creative agency in the region. Read More ...
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| WB Names John D. Maatta as COO |
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MR Maatta Will Now Oversee Business Affairs, Finance, Research, Network Distribution including The WB 100+ Station Group, Technology, Legal, and Human Resources In Addition To Being The Network's General Counsel Reporting To Chairman Garth Ancier. Read More ...
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| Warner Bros. honored with Technology, Engineering Emmy |
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored Warner Bros. Technical Operations and The WB 100+ Station Group with its distinguished Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for 2004-2005 in Princeton on September 29. Read More ...
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| Paula Abdul dodges Questions on 'Idol' Review |
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul dodged questions about a review that Fox said found no evidence that she had an affair with a former contestant, and Simon Cowell said viewers can expect more scandals among competitors. Read More ...
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| Johnny Carson desk to Head for Auction block |
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The rosewood desk Johnny Carson sat behind for countless celebrity interviews is among several "Tonight Show" items headed for the auction block. Read More ...
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| K. Kasturirangan awarded Asia-Pacific Satellite Award |
K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman and Rajya Sabha Member, has been awarded with the prestigious Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2005. Read More ...
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| Zee, Astro to launch dedicated channel in southeast Asia |
Zee Network has announced a collaboration deal with Malaysia's largest direct to home and pay TV operator, Astro to launch a dedicated channel in southeast Asia with Hindi content across Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore. Read More ...
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| Grey India acquires Sorento Healthcare Communications |
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Grey India has acquired the Mumbai based Sorento Healthcare Communications Pvt. Ltd. Nirvik Singh, Chairman, South Asia, Grey Global Group, confirmed the acquisition. Read More ...
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| Zee Telefilms approves 100% dividend |
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Zee Telefilms, whose members met at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 28, 2005 have approved the proposed dividend @ 100% per equity share of RS 1 each. Read More ...
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| Radaan Mediaworks targets 50% top-line growth |
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Radaan Mediaworks, the south Indian television content provider, is targeting a 50% top-line growth this year to realise revenues to the tune of RS 45 - 50 crore. Read More ...
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| BCCL to take % stake in Vishal Retail |
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Bennett, Coleman & CO LTD is taking a 12% stake in Vishal Retail Pvt. LTD which is in the business of retailing of garments and consumer products through their stores called Vishal Megamart. Read More ...
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| FremantleMedia brings best US Reality to MIPCOM |
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Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, will attend MIPCOM this October with a raft of US reality shows to suit all audiences, Managing Director David Ellender announced. Read More ...
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| Four music giants sue Baidu over rights |
Music giants and their local subsidiaries are suing Baidu.com, China's largest internet search engine, for copyright infringement, state media said. Read More ...
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| Aegis may come under Publicis net |
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French advertising group Publicis top executive on Monday said that the media buying and planning company Aegis Group would make a good fit with its operations, but the company has yet to make a formal offer. Read More ...
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| First Lady makes her Reality TV debut |
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First lady Laura Bush made her reality TV debut Tuesday, helping with a taping of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in a sweltering community building as she toured hurricane relief sites on the Mississippi coast. Read More ...
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| Joan Baez tests TV's language ;imits |
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Another musician has tested the tolerance level for bad language on prime-time television, but she's no raucous rock star. Read More ...
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| Garner inadvertently reveals baby as a 'she' |
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Are Ben and Jen expecting a girl? Jennifer Garner appeared on NBC's "Tonight Show" on Tuesday night, and seemed to refer to her baby as a "she". Read More ...
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| Channel 7 claims No. 1 position |
Channel 7 claims to emerge as the No. 1 News channel within two quarters of launch across all Hindi speaking markets. Read More ...
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| Dunhill Links Championship exclusively on Ten Sports |
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Dunhill Links Championship, one of the richest and most anticipated events on the European PGA Tour, will be available live and exclusive on the Ten Sports. Read More ...
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| Reliance Infocomm launche Mukhvak audio clip's |
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Reliance Infocomm has launched the sacred Mukhvak audio clip service on Reliance IndiaMobile's R World suite of data applications. Read More ...
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| Sparks Network adds Optimystix as new member |
Sparks Network has agreed on a membership with the fast growing production company Optimystix. Read More ...
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| 'The Future of Print Media' organised in Mumbai |
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Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, FICCI organised an seminar, 'The Future of Print Media' in Mumbai on September 27, the seminar saw the experts of this sector, along with S K Arora, I&B Secretary, who significantly informed that the Ministry is working for a more uniform approach towards the media. Read More ...
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| Delhi HC reserves order on CAS |
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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on Hathway Cable Datacom's petition seeking direction to the Centre to implement conditional access system for viewing satellite channels. Read More ...
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| Nimbus bags commercial rights for the Challenger trophy |
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Nimbus Sport has bagged commercial rights for the Challenger trophy 2005, being staged by the Punjab Cricket Association. Read More ...
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| Mauj, Universal Music tie-up for wireless content |
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Mauj Telecom has tied-up with Universal Music to launch an exhaustive range of chart-topping International music content. Read More ...
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| Shah Rukh Khan to endorse various Emami brands |
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A super-bright star has joined the galaxy of twinklers already endorsing Emami personal, beauty and healthcare products. Read More ...
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| Law & Kenneth bags advertising mandate of Park Hyatt |
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Law & Kenneth Mumbai has bagged the complete branding and advertising mandate of Park Hyatt in India. Read More ...
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| Mona Jain quits Cheil Communications |
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After Mehernosh Shapoorji, Creative Head, Cheil Communications exit, Mona Jain, Media Head has also quits, to join Zenith Optimedia. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports inroads Cambodia |
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ESPN Star Sports has concluded agreements with three new affiliates in Cambodia, further expanding its distribution coverage and list of partners across Indo-China. Read More ...
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| ATN adds more Indian channels |
Asian Television Network, ATN has announced the launch of four Channels to bring its line up to eleven Digital Specialty Channels serving the fast growing population of the South Asian Community in Canada. Read More ...
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| DreamWorks, NBC Universal end talks |
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DreamWorks ended talks on what could have been a $1 billion acquisition deal by NBC Universal amid disagreements about price and creative control, DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen said Tuesday. Read More ...
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| New York Times admits Rivera didn't Nudge Rescuer |
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The New York Times acknowledged Tuesday that Geraldo Rivera didn't nudge aside a Hurricane Katrina rescue worker on TV, and although Rivera called the statement "grudging and ungracious," he considered the case closed, reports inform. Read More ...
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| Celebs sign Bike to help Katrina Victims |
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For the past few weeks, celebrity guests on "The Tonight Show" have autographed a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that is being auctioned to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims. Read More ...
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| Heernet ventures studys the Indian media |
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A new study on the Indian media market by Heernet ventures highlights the size of the commercial opportunity and identifies major areas for foreign investment. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports promotes Manu Sawhney to EVP |
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ESPN Star Sports has announced the promotion of Manu Sawhney to the newly-created role of Executive Vice President, Programming and Marketing. Read More ...
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| 'Kaun Rahega Crorepati' on CNBC-TV18, Awaaz |
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Inspired by the success of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', KBC on Star Plus, CNBC-TV18 and Awaaz will introduce a new interactive show titled 'Kaun Rahega Crorepati', KRC is slated to launch in October. Read More ...
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| Turner appoints Amrish Sethi as Ceative Director, OP |
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Amrish Sethi has been appointed as Creative Director, Original Productions at Turner International India. This was announced by Anshuman Misra, Managing Director, Turner International India. Read More ...
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| 'I wish we don't get the BCCI TV rights' - Subhash Chandra |
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Subhash Chandra, CMD, Zee Telefilms surprised the Entertainment and Media Industry, when he said, "I wish we don't get the BCCI TV rights." Read More ...
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| Zee Sports, AIFF pact for domestic tournaments |
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Zee Sports has signed a 10-year exclusive telecast deal with the All India Football Federation for all domestic tournaments. Read More ...
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| Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore Wed |
Hollywood sweethearts Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore cemented their two-year romance by tying the knot during a ceremony in front of 100 guests. Read More ...
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| Don Adams of 'Get Smart' Dies at 82 |
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Don Adams, the wry-voiced comedian who starred as the fumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart in the 1960s TV spoof of James Bond movies, "Get Smart," has died. He was 82. Read More ...
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| Sopranos actor Pastore to plead Guilty |
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Vincent Pastore, who played gangster Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's "The Sopranos," has agreed to plead guilty to a charge that he attempted to assault a former girlfriend last spring. Read More ...
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| Shubha Mudgal says, 'BBC will send a strong messsage' |
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The country's favourite singer, Shubha Mudgal, has praised the BBC's upcoming live linkup on September 27, between Mumbai and Karachi. She will perform from Mumbai while Pakistan's Abida Parveen will join in from Karachi. Read More ...
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| MTV Networks, Warner Music pact for mobile programming |
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MTV Networks and Warner Music Group Corp. have announced an unprecedented global licensing agreement for the use of music videos from Warner Music Group's world-renowned record labels in original mobile programming developed by MTV Networks' leading music and entertainment brands. Read More ...
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| Synovate establishes Australian Motoresearch business |
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Synovate, a top ten global research company has announced the appointment of Peter Riley to the position of Director, Synovate Motoresearch Australia. Read More ...
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| Zee Telefilms to bid for FM radio |
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Zee Telefilms has announced today that it will bid for the FM radio license in the second phase of radio expansion. Subhash Chandra, CMD, Zee Network said that this issue would be discussed in the company's board meeting which will be held on September 28. Read More ...
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| FMCG giant Nestle India to review its media business |
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Fast-moving consumer goods, FMCG giant Nestle India, has finally decided to review its media business, which is estimated at RS 50-60 crore. Read More ...
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| Carat India on winning spree, adds Force Motors |
Carat India Mumbai has bagged the media business of the Pune-based Force Motors, formerly known as Bajaj Tempo. Read More ...
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| BBC launches major push for online news audiences |
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The BBC's international radio and online division launches its biggest ever online marketing campaign for bbcnews.com on September 26. Read More ...
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| Radio City makes their Mumbai Station 24 Hrs Live |
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Adding another feather of 'firsts' to its cap, Radio City 91 FM will be going live 24-hours a day from today, September 26, 2005. Read More ...
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| Space TV to outsource call centre's, DTH Dazzling too |
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Pegging it as the best call centre deal in the domestic DTH market, Space TV will outsource call centre operations to be spread across 23 states and over 100 cities and towns in the Nation, the Space TV Call Centres will be the first of its kind to provide standardised, consistent and a high quality contact centre experience to its DTH owners. Read More ...
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| TGILC's also delivers for Star One |
Witty Words, Irreverent jokes and grotesquely strange Bizarre antics have certainly tickled the audiences mind. After The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (TGILC) delivering for Star One, The Great Indian Laughter Champions (TGILC's) is also positioned directly above the same high overheads. Read More ...
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| Azhagan Thamiz Mane, Prima Productions form JV |
Azhagan Thamiz Mane, the producer of successful Tamil films like Anbulla Rajinikanth, Malayiur Mammattian, Solaikuil, and Chithirai Pookal has entered into a joint venture with the Indonesian television production house Prima Productions for his films and television serials. Read More ...
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| Dandiya special episode on Star Plus |
After the heavy success of the Holi special episode 'Rang Barse' featuring the entire Star Parivaar cast, Star Plus plans a repeat the success act, with yet another innovation, a Dandiya special episode during the Navratri festival. Read More ...
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| Star TV is title sponsor for The National Mela |
Star TV has announced that it is the title sponsor of the UK's biggest celebration of Asian lifestyle and culture – The National Mela. Read More ...
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| Essel Propack subsidiaries to merge |
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Essel Propack, the global leader in laminated tubes and promoted Zee Network has received approval for the merger of three overseas indirect subsidiaries in China as such as Guangzhou Propack Company, GPC, Essel Propack Plastic Products Company, EPPPL and Essel Packaging Guangzhou, EPGL. Read More ...
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| Employer must pay FBT even for TV set, Cable connection |
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The Central Board of Direct Taxes, CBDT has in a circular clarified that employers will have to pay fringe benefit tax, FBT on all expenses incurred to provide facilities to employees, which includes minimal things like TV set along with cable connection too. Read More ...
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| Asian Advertising Awards to be held in Bali |
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The Asian Advertising Awards, the region's oldest and most prestigious creative awards show, will be held in Bali for the very first time on the competition's 20th anniversary from April 26 to 28 2006. Read More ...
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| Indage Hotels is master franchise for Nandos |
Nandos, the South African fast-casual restaurant chain has appointed Indage Hotels as its master franchise for India. Read More ...
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| Microsoft eyes stake in AOL |
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memories have been stirred up by reports that Microsoft is in talks to buy a big stake in America Online. Read More ...
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| Shepard Smith at prestigious place of Fox |
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Shepard Smith will anchor a signature five-minute newscast, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, on Fox News Radio beginning September 26, announced Kevin Magee, Senior Vice President, Fox News Radio. Read More ...
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| Mikhail Baryshnikov shocked by 'Sex and the City' |
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When he was invited to play a role on "Sex and the City," Mikhail Baryshnikov says he had two questions: "Which sex, and which city?" Read More ...
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| Alan Rosenberg is new president of Actors Guild |
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Alan Rosenberg was elected president of the Screen Actors Guild on Friday, replacing former Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert, who decided not to run for a third two-year term. Read More ...
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| Times Foundation celebrates Gandhiji's principles |
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Times Foundation has announced the worldwide celebration of Gandhiji's principles of peace and non- violence through the Gandhi Festival being organised from October 1, 2005. Read More ...
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| INOX forays into film distribution |
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Leisure Ltd. that boasts of seven multiplexes and 30 screens in six cities, has announced its entry into film distribution. Read More ...
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| The Dare To Bare Party, Powered by Ekta Kapoor |
There's this gentleman who lives in New Delhi... a guy whose full of life, has a great sense of humour, unbelievably successful, has the swankiest address in town, loves kids and guess what... he's a bachelor too! I hap pened to witness him briefly at an otherwise lacklustre affair recently... I thoroughly enjoyed his charisma and I really wish the media would write and talk about him more...! Read More ...
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| PM DR Manmohan Singh take on pink media |
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Prime Minister DR Manmohan Singh said that time has come for journalists to take stock of how competition has impacted quality. Read More ...
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| Dean McDermott files for Divorce from Mary Jo Eustace |
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TV Actor Dean McDermott wants out after 12 years of marriage. Read More ...
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| US TV Networks offer extensive Rita coverage |
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Mindful of the devastation wrought by Katrina, television networks brought a seriousness of purpose to live coverage of Hurricane Rita as it hit land Saturday at the Texas-Louisiana border, media reports inform. Read More ...
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| Carell to host 'SNL' Season Premiere |
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Steve Carell will host the season premiere of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' on Oct. 1 with Kanye West as the late-night show's musical guest. Read More ...
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| Dial One Aur Jeeto goes more interactive on Sahara One |
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Dial One Aur Jeeto is poised to come out in a bigger, richer and more interactive avatar. Come September 26, Dial One Aur Jeeto's vivacious host Mandira Bedi will by joined by another superstar presenter, Shekhar Suman. Read More ...
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| Star Network to go for Blackout to promote 'Black' |
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Don't be surprised with your Television, if your screens are blackout on Star Network today, September 24. Read More ...
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| Zee Cinema initiates to promote movie 'Aankhen' |
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Zee Cinema, the Hindi movie channel, to intensify its efforts to promote one of its key weekend properties 'Shaniwaar Ki Raat Amitabh Ke Saath - His Golden Years', has started a groundbreaking initiative to promote the movie 'Aankhen', which will be telecast today, September 24. Read More ...
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| 'The Inner World of Shahrukh Khan' in a DVD with ETC |
ETC in its continued journey to present its viewers the latest happenings of Bollywood has tied up with Eros Multimedia which is releasing a documentary film on the most loved and sought after-star of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan. Read More ...
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| Barratt is Strategy Director at Euro RSCG 4D New York |
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Jane Barratt, Managing Director of Euro RSCG 4D New York has announced that Jennifer Bussell has been named to the newly-created position of Strategy Director at the local New York City office of Euro RSCG 4D New York. Read More ...
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| 'Imagi-Nations and Borderless Television' Rolled |
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'Imagi-Nations and Borderless Television', is an important book chronicles and analyses the salient features of the impact of transnational media on the television and advertising industries in three regions—South Asia, Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia. Read More ...
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| Bharti Teletech diversifies into digital set top boxes |
Bharti Teletech has announced its diversification into digital set top boxes, in the organised retail sector, used for direct-to-home services. The launch of the DTH set top boxes is in keeping with the company's strategy to diversify into new areas. Read More ...
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| General Motors awards media AOR to Madison Media |
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General Motors, the world's largest auto maker and USA's largest advertiser, with media spends in 2004 pegged at $2,797 million, has awarded its media AOR covering, both media planning and buying to Madison Media. In India, the media spend is estimated at RS 50 crore. Read More ...
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| Worldspace launches Moksha for spiritual content |
WorldSpace has announced that it has expanded its program lineup for its satellite radio subscribers. The most recent channel addition, Moksha, enhances the company's spiritual content and further demonstrates its commitment to expanding service offerings. Read More ...
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| AC Nielsen invests Rs 100 million in hand held terminals in India |
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Market research organisation AC Nielsen India has unveiled its plans to create the country's first ever market research field force equipped with Hand Held Terminals for data collection across the nation. Read More ...
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| Tom Brennan with ESPN to serve as studio analyst |
The former coach of the University of Vermont's basketball team plans to take a job with ESPN, reports inform. Read More ...
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| Kurush Grant is the Chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulation |
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The Audit Bureau of Circulation, ABC has elected Kurush Grant as the new Chairman and Shobhana Bhartia, Vice-Chairperson, HT Media is elected as Deputy Chairperson. Read More ...
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| Overdrive celebrates seventh anniversary issue |
Overdrive, India's leading auto magazine has released its seventh anniversary special issue. The special issue has a cover story on track tests of cars held at Coimbatore to judge the sportiest car from a range of 12 affordable Indian cars. Read More ...
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| Don't Miss 'Money for Nothing' on NDTV Profit |
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As the Sensex and Nifty climb new heights, so are the numbers of dubious stocks. To help investors make the right moves, NDTV Profit, India's No. 1 Business channel is all set to telecast a special programme, 'Money for Nothing', today, September 23 at 6 PM. Read More ...
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| Indo Australian Business Excellence award for 'Temple' |
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The Sydney based production company 'Temple' has been awarded for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of bilateral trade between India and Australia in the films and media sector, at the Indo Australian Business Excellence awards. Read More ...
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| A1 Grand Prix Live on ESPN Star Sports |
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ESPN Star Sports will showcase Live & Exclusive telecast of the inaugural A1 Grand Prix from Brands Hatch, Great Britain this weekend. Read More ...
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| Balaji Telefilms' Koi Aap Sa ready for release |
Ekta Kapoor, Creative Head, Balaji Telefilms is more to the heart and soul than being the country's most esteemed Television fabricator. The high spiritoso of this mademoiselle is corroborated with the type of well-being comfort her soap opera and now her movies show. Read More ...
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| Hughes makes satellite bandwidth prices more competitive |
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Hughes, a premier Network Service Provider in India servicing enterprise business, governments and consumers, today announced that it has lowered its satellite broadband prices by 40 percent with the introduction of five new high-speed service plans. Read More ...
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| Asia growth fuels buying interest |
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The series of acquisitions confirms Asia's status as the engine to drive future growth. Sir Martin Sorrell's visit to China and India earlier this month, part of a European Union trade mission of business leaders, is the latest sign that when it comes to global advertising growth all eyes are firmly fixed east. Read More ...
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| Radio City makes senior level appointments |
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Radio City has made 2 key appointments in its National team. Saurabh Kanwar is joining as its National Marketing Head and MR Ashish Gharde as HR-Head. Both will be based out of Mumbai. Read More ...
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| 24th annual edition of Forbes 400 Rich list released |
For the third consecutive year, the rich got richer with the Forbes Magazine figures. In the 24th annual edition of the Forbes 400, the collective net worth of the United States wealthiest climbed $125 billion, to $1.13 trillion, Surging real estate and oil prices drove up several fortunes and helped pave the way for 33 new members. Read More ...
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| Time Magazine subpoenaed on circulation practices |
The U.S. Attorney's Office in New York asked for information from Time Inc. on so-called sponsored sales programs, such as courtesy copies of magazines given to doctors' offices or promotional copies for other uses, a source familiar with the matter said to Reuters. Read More ...
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| Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 Ties Up |
Zee TV's musical reality show, Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 has strengthen its reach by undertaking alliances with Sify, Radio Mirchi, Dainik Bhaskar, Sa Re Ga Ma HMV and Music World. Read More ...
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| Tribal DDB appoints Meera Chandra as National Creative Director |
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DDB India, the interactive arm of Mudra, has appointed Meera Sharath Chandra as its National Creative Director. Read More ...
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| MTNL launches mobile content for Dil Jo Bhi Kahey |
Dolphin has announced a tie-up with Entertainment One and Mauj Telecom for the exclusive mobile content and co-promotion of the latest Amitabh Bachchan starrer, Dil Jo Bhi Kahey. Read More ...
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| Indiatimes awards creative duties to Capital Advertising |
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Indiatimes has awarded its telecom and e-commerce division creative duties to Capital Advertising. Read More ...
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| Japanese noodle-maker to film TV ad in space |
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The makers of Japan's favourite instant ramen noodles will soon be airing a commercial that's truly out of this world. Read More ...
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| FICCI: Norms related to uplinking would affect revenues |
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Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, FICCI has said that the norms for uplinking of television channels from India would affect revenues, quality of programming and the investment climate, as these will have a direct bearing on popular sports broadcasts such as cricket matches, Olympics and the Commonwealth Games. Read More ...
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| WPP comes in support of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita |
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As could have been safely predicted, the response to the hurricane tragedies from WPP companies and their people has been immediate, generous, inventive and varied. It's also on-going. Read More ...
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| Star TV's operating profit at $128 MN, the Indian Driver |
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India continues to be the growth driver for Rupert Murdoch controlled Star Group, News Corp's pan-Asian venture. Read More ...
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| Lisa Gregorian named E-VP, at Warner Bros |
Nineteen-year Warner Bros. veteran and respected marketing executive Lisa Gregorian has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing for the recently created Warner Bros. Television Group. Read More ...
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| Martha Stewart's Living Omnimedia gains strong advertising |
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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. continues to see a strong rebound in advertising at its flagship magazine, with ad pages projected to gain 48 percent in the third quarter but the company's biggest boost longer term may come from merchandising. Read More ...
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| Pope Benedict XVI grants first television interview |
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Pope Benedict XVI has granted his first television interview, speaking with Polish television about his friendship with the late Pope John Paul II, Vatican Radio reported Thursday. Read More ...
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| 'The Apprentice' producers sue Israeli TV station |
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The producers of the popular reality TV show 'The Apprentice' are suing an Israeli TV station for allegedly stealing their idea, a lawyer said Thursday. Read More ...
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| 'Loonatics Unleashed' bets high for Kids' WB |
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'Loonatics Unleashed' the highly anticipated new Looney Tunes-inspired series from Warner Bros. Read More ...
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| CNN Time poll highlights obstacles in India |
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With growth in GDP rivalling that of China, a rapidly expanding and increasingly affluent middle class and a firm commitment to democracy, India's future superpower status would seem assured. Read More ...
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| Samir Bubere wins 'Kohinoor Dekho Kohinoor Parko' |
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Kohinoor, the suspense thriller which airs on Sahara One Television daily from Monday to Thursday at 10:00 pm had organized 'Kohinoor Dekho Kohinoor Parko' contest. Read More ...
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| Airtel brings opportunity to audition for Indian Idol |
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Airtel, India's leading mobile service provider has added another first to its slew of recent innovations. Read More ...
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| Sahara donates RS 10 lakh for research on polo |
Sahara India Pariwar has donated RS 10 lakhs to Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association to start research and development of the game in Manipur. Read More ...
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| Dayanidhi Maran, Bill Gates to bridge India's Digital Divide |
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Microsoft Corporation India today announced a strategy aimed at supporting the Ministry of Communication and IT, Government of India in its efforts to address the issue of the digital divide in India. Read More ...
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| Sony Electronics to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide |
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Sony Electronics has decided to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring exercise. Read More ...
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| I&B Ministry invites tenders for second phase of FM radio |
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The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has issued the Notice inviting tenders for the second phase of FM radio privatisation. Read More ...
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| News channels flouting FDI norms, not be allowed to uplink |
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The Television News channels flouting FDI norms will not be allowed to uplink from India from October 1. Zee News, TV 18 and TV Today are likely to be effected by the decision if they fail to bring in changes by the end of September. Read More ...
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| Ajay Devgan, Kajol donate RS 1 crore to Mahesh Memorial |
Superstars Ajay Devgan and his wife Kajol have donated RS 1 crore to the Mahesh Memorial Trust in the Chennai on Wednesday, September 21. Read More ...
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| Omnicom group to strengthen position in India |
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After Enterprise Nexus acquisition by WPP; Omnicom group, one of the the world's largest advertising and marketing agency, will be strengthening its position in India through series of acquisitions. Read More ...
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| Publicis said to bid for Aegis |
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Publicis Groupe has approached Aegis Group to discuss a possible takeover bid, people close to the companies said Wednesday. Read More ...
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| HT Media okays ESOP |
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HT Media LTD said Wednesday it had approved the company's Employees Stock Option Plan. Read More ...
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| Verizon, Disney in Programming Deal |
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Verizon Communications Inc. has signed a deal with Walt Disney Co. to carry ABC, Disney and ESPN TV channels on its new television system, the companies said Wednesday. Read More ...
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| Nelly to Make Reality TV Show |
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Nelly has inked a deal to develop a reality television series with A. Smith & Co. Productions, it was announced Wednesday. The show will chronicle the day-to-day life of the rapper. Read More ...
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| Digital Projection International, UFO Moviez tie-up |
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Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems announced an agreement with UFO Moviez (part of the Valuable Media Group) for the sale and installation of 500, 3-Chip DLP projectors in India. Read More ...
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| BAG Films plans to raise up to RS 60 Crore |
The New Delhi based BAG Films LTD has informed that at the Annual General Meeting, the company has planned to raise up to RS 60 Crore to fund its feature films and to launch new shows across Television channels. Read More ...
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| Moneybhai Investor,Sensex Lottery,Smart Shopping on Awaaz |
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Awaaz, the Hindi Consumer Channel has introduced a host of innovative and interactive programmes to keep audiences glued to the channel throughout the day offering prizes worth millions daily. Read More ...
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| Channel 7 Launches 'Main Bhi Jasoos' |
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The focus of Channel 7's latest offering ‘Main Bhi Jasoos', is 'Interactivity'. Taking the genre of Non-Fiction Feature Programming a step further, Channel 7 will premier the opening episode of India's first ever interactive Crime show Main Bhi Jasoos on Friday, September 23 at 11:00 PM. Read More ...
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| AXN's eBUZZ has new host Jaymee Ong |
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eBUZZ, AXN's weekly entertainment magazine show will have viewers buzzing with excitement with new host, Jaymee Ong. Read More ...
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| Samsung Electronics raises forecasts for LCD shipments |
Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest maker of liquid crystal displays, said that it has raised the shipment forecasts for the industry, citing higher-than-expected demand for panels used in televisions and computers. Read More ...
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| New York Times to cut 500 jobs |
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The New York Times has said that it would cut about 4 percent of its work force, or 500 jobs, and warned that weaker newspaper advertising and rising costs could reduce earnings to less than half of Wall Street forecasts this quarter. Read More ...
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| Narayan Rane VS cable TV operators war warms up |
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The Maharashtra state Revenue minister Narayan Rane plans to take action against the cable TV operators, who said that the government was accusing them of underreporting their subscriber base in order to pave the way for a hike in entertainment tax. Read More ...
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| Sahara One Sangeet Awards to see Shah Rukh, Salman |
PDM International has announced the performers for the second Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005, which includes the two Khans-Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, amongst others. Read More ...
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| BBC World Interviews Salman Rushdie |
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The novelist Salman Rushdie has given a warning about the danger of the 'silent majority' among British Muslims remaining silent in the wake of the London bombings. Read More ...
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| Good-bye to the platform of hoarding on highways |
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The government decision to ban the advertising along national highways, as it distracted drivers and led to accidents, is forcing the ad agencies to say good-bye to the platform of hoarding on the highways. Read More ...
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| Shringar Cinemas plans 21 multiplexes |
Shringar Cinemas has said it has entered into MoU's to launch 14 multiplexes in the next 3 years. Read More ...
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| 'The Amazing Race' back on AXN |
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'The Amazing Race' has upped the amp with double the trouble, Feisty Flo and Zach and sly Rob and Amber move over. Read More ...
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| Publicis Groupe acquires Freud Communications |
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Publicis Groupe, through its Public Relations and Corporate Communications Group, has finalized the acquisition of a 50.01% stake in Freud Communications, the leading independent British consumer public relations firm. Read More ...
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| News Corp's Space TV launching from April 01, 2006 |
Under the global influence of News Corp. proficiency in direct-to-home television DTH amenity, Space TV, the 80:20 joint venture between the Tata's and News Corporation is finally gearing up for its India launch within the next six months time. Read More ...
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| Doordarshan to telecast the upcoming Davis Cup |
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Doordarshan is going to telecast the upcoming Davis Cup, which is to be played between India and Sweden in the R K Khanna stadium in New Delhi, from September 23-25. Read More ...
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| Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group meet |
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Satellite operators from around the world gathered in Bangalore on Tuesday for a three-day meeting of Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group. Read More ...
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| Xerox India awards Creative Duties to Rediffusion DY&R |
Xerox India Limited has awarded its Creative Duties to Rediffusion DY&R, Delhi. The incumbent agency was JWT and Maxus will continue too handle the Media Duties of Xerox. The size of the account is estimated to be worth RS 10 crore. Read More ...
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| Johnie Walker Super Series Australia 2005 on Sony Max |
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The recent defeat of Australia against England in the Ashes has dented the pride of the World Champions. Read More ...
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| Ketan Gandhi first Indian President of Home News Tribune |
>Ketan N Gandhi has been named president and publisher of the Gannett Company's Home News Tribune in East Brunswick, NJ, thereby becoming the first Indian to be a publisher of a US daily newspaper. Read More ...
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| ACNielsen spearheads World Class Data collection |
ACNielsen India today unveiled its plans to create the country's first ever market research field force equipped with Hand Held Terminals for data collection across the nation. Read More ...
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| Peter Jennings Honored at Carnegie Hall |
At a music-filled memorial at Carnegie Hall, Peter Jennings was remembered Tuesday as a journalist with a childlike awe of the world, a devoted father and loyal Canadian who always carried a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Read More ...
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| Oprah Winfrey revisits Feud with Paris Boutique |
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Oprah Winfrey didn't waste any time in the new season of her syndicated TV show to revisit her summer feud with luxury store Hermes, reports inform. Read More ...
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| Paul V. Carlucci appointed as Publisher of New York Post |
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News Corporation has appointed Paul V. Carlucci as publisher of the New York Post, with immediate effect replacing News Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rupert Murdoch. Read More ...
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| NDTV Network rated No. 1 across all News Genres |
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your television viewing contentment, take your pick from NDTV Network, India's largest news network, which is rated No. 1 across all News Genres, now from the new boy source aMap. Read More ...
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| Funskool India, Walt Disney tie-up for retail toys |
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In a bid to capitalise on the booming cartoon-based toys retail market, Funskool India has entered into an agreement with the Walt Disney Company to retail Disney's range of toy merchandise here. Funskool has launched the internationally popular Disney Princess dolls and role-play sets this year. Read More ...
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| MTNL to launch 3-in-1 service |
>Mahanagar Telephone Nigam LTD, MTNL is launching a 3-in-1 service, offering voice, broadband and cable TV on a single line. Read More ...
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| Rupert Murdoch hits 'brick wall' in China |
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Rupert Murdoch, Chairman of News Corp., has accused authorities in Beijing of being paranoid after admitting that the plans to develop his empire in China had 'hit a brick wall'. Read More ...
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| Sri Adhikari Brothers 'Janmat' to go on air early October |
Sri Adhikari Brothers 24 hour TV channel 'Janmat' is going on air early October. The current affairs and news channel received the uplink permission from the I&B ministry earlier this month. Read More ...
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| BBC Urdu meets audiences in Northern Pakistan |
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BBC Urdu is taking its roadshow team to the Northern territories of Pakistan for the very first time this month. Read More ...
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| AOL named most Trusted Web portal |
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TRUSTe, the leading non-profit promoting privacy in digital communications, and Ponemon Institute, a 'think tank' dedicated to privacy and data protection research, today announced that America Online has been named as the most trusted Web portal or ISP for privacy in its annual survey of U.S. consumers. Read More ...
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| Zee Music launches 'Cinemascope' |
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Zee Music, the music channel from Zee Network is introducing a film based show called, 'Cinemascope', which is starting tonight, September 19. The weekly show will be on air at 8:30 PM, and is anchored by Roshni Chopra. Read More ...
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| HBO receives 27 Primetime Emmy Awards |
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HBO received 27 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most of all networks, in the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards competition. Read More ...
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| Everybody loves Raymond, Lost make it at Emmys |
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Everybody loved Raymond one more time at the Emmys, honoring the show Sunday as best comedy series for its final season and denying newcomer Desperate Housewives. Another first-year hit, Lost, won best drama honors, media reports inform. Read More ...
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| Gentertainment channel Zoom completes 'First Year' |
It's finally happened. The first surface-toair missile, launched by the Times Group last year, Zoom, the hip and happening entertainment channel has finally become the Gentertainment channel from Times Television. Read More ...
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| Ashes 2005 on ESPN Star Sports sees Record TV Rating |
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The recently concluded Ashes cricket series on ESPN Star Sports attracted record viewers throughout the entire test series. Read More ...
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| K Sera Sera put off IPO plans |
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K Sera Sera Productions has eventually put off its plans to raise RS 60 crore from the capital market, though, there is more to it than what meets the eye and heart. Read More ...
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| Samsung India Electronics to spend RS 30 crore on promos |
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Samsung India Electronics, looking to cash in on the coming festive season said that it would spend RS 30 crore for promoting its consumer electronics goods and home appliances, a 40% increase from the last season. Read More ...
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| UTV in $10 Million animation deal with BKN New Media |
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UTV Software Communications and UTV Toonz, the animation division of UTV has entered a animation deal of $ 10 Million with BKN New Media Inc, based in New York. Read More ...
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| Murdoch - Blair felt BBC Katrina coverage anti-American |
British prime minister Tony Blair has complained privately to media tycoon Rupert Murdoch that the BBC's coverage of Hurricane Katrina carried an anti-American bias, Murdoch said at a conference in New York. Read More ...
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| GoM may relief sports broadcasters on policy |
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The Group of Ministers on the broadcasting policy may give sports broadcasters a relief in its final draft informing that feed-sharing with Prasar Bharati should be mandatory for sporting events of national public interest only if the TV rights have been acquired before September 2005. Read More ...
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| Tennis Icon Sania Mirza |
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Tennis Icon Sania Mirza is in the News for charging RS 1.5 Crore per annum per endorsement. We zero in on this sports personality and provide a lowdown on the Moolah made and the ads endorsed. Read More ...
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| Comedy Ghanta,Angry Mohan,Kross Connection on Zee Smile |
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Zee Smile, the comedy and entertainment channel from Zee Network, is starting three new rib-tickling comedy shows, 'Comedy Ghanta', 'Angry Mohan' and 'Kross Connection'. Read More ...
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| Champagne Indage for makeover of Vino, Hammer wines |
Champagne Indage LTD, India's largest producer of Wines, is going for a complete makeover. Read More ...
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| M&C Saatchi buys Indian creative hotshop Dhar & Hoon |
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The London-headquartered advertising agency M&C Saatchi has acquired the Indian creative hotshop Dhar & Hoon. Read More ...
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| Google targets bloggers with new search |
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Google has launched an engine tuned to scouring blog entries for fresh news and views. Read More ...
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| Desperate Housewives, Lost front-runners at Emmy |
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Desperate Housewives and Lost were among the front-runners at Sunday's Emmy Awards as the TV industry celebrated a year that brought viewers and buzz back to the broadcast networks. Read More ...
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| Martha Stewart plans to pledge $5 million fund |
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Martha Stewart plans to create a new facility at Mount Sinai Hospital. Read More ...
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| Michelle Rodriguez returning to ABC's Lost |
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Actress Michelle Rodriguez is returning to ABC's hit castaway drama Lost, but even she doesn't know what the future holds for her character. Read More ...
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| Plenty of Popcorn Masti |
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We've sure come a long way, baby! Isn't it just incredible the way the world has finally come to terms with us desi's being the greatest beings that exist today...! Read More ...
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| Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati, the final destination of Stars |
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Stars shine bright these days in Mumbai, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Outside the Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati temple in Prabhadevi, thousands of devotees await their turn in queues which stretch for miles, all of them who come come to offer prayers, and catch a glimpse of their Idol, Ganpati Bappa. Read More ...
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| BBC to show World Cup Cricket highlights |
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The BBC has announced that it will be showing the highlights of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, to be held in the West Indies in March and April of that year. Read More ...
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| Ten Sports to telecast Sunfeast Open tennis live |
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Ten Sports will telecast the high-class live tennis action series with exclusive coverage from the US$-170,000 Sunfeast Open, a Tier III WTA Tour event being held in Kolkata. Read More ...
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| K S Sarma re-elected as President of IBF |
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K S Sarma, CEO, Prasar Bharati has been re-elected as President of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) for the fourth consecutive year. Read More ...
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| Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Enterprises wants makeover |
Anil Ambani is all set to give his Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Enterprises (ADAE) group companies a complete makeover. Read More ...
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| TAM clarifies on MRUC initiative |
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TAM Media's has issued an statement on the Market Research User's Council's (MRUC) initiative on new research in TV ratings system last week in Mumbai. Read More ...
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| National Geographic Channel inspired by Govinda |
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The National Geographic Channel is going desi and is borrowing heavily from a popular Govinda ditty to help it along. Read More ...
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| Graffiti Media launches GraffitiXpert solutions |
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Graffiti Media Group has launched a media software for media and advertising fraternity called GrafftiXpert. GraffitiXpert is a series of ERP solutions used for automation of media buying and efficient handling of workflow complexities. Read More ...
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| CNN's second look at India |
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CNN International is taking second look at launch of another edition of its Eye on India series, in association with hospitality group Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. Read More ...
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| No decision by CAS implementation on MSO Alliance petition |
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CAS has almost fallen off the radar of the media industry, is set to stage a comeback. Conditional Access System, CAS, a three lettered word is being heard again after several months. Read More ...
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| O&M tops AC Nielsen AgencyTrack Agency Equity Index |
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Ogilvy and Mather, O&M has secured the top position in the AC Nielsen ORG-MARG AgencyTrack Agency Equity Index, India's premier study of advertising agencies brand equity. Read More ...
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| South African, Jacques Kallis match on Ten Sports |
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Ten Sports will telecast Live the two benefit matches being held to commemorate ten years of outstanding career of Jacques Kallis, the leading South African all-rounder and the top batsman in the world as per the official ICC Rankings. Read More ...
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| Airtel, Sony Entertainment TV tie-up for Indian Idol 2 |
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Airtel has tied up with Sony Entertainment Television for an exclusive opportunity for its consumers to gain a direct entry into Indian Idol audition in their quest to become the next Indian Idol, after Abhijeet Sawant. Read More ...
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| AOL introduces New Podcast offerings |
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Bringing the podcasting craze to a new level, America Online has introduced new features designed to deliver the best of the web's podcasts to the more than 100 million unique visitors to AOL's network of web properties including the AOL.com portal (http://www.aol.com). Read More ...
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| Independent News & Media plans IPO |
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Independent News & Media, which is to buy 26 per cent of Jagran Prakashan Private for about Rs 1.5 Bn is reportedly understood to be preparing an initial public offering in Mumbai to tap a rapid rise in valuations since the country relaxed its media ownership rules. Read More ...
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| TRAI recommendes Digitalisation of Cable TV |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI today released its Recommendations on Digitalisation of Cable Television, the recommendations were issued after a detailed process of consultation with stakeholders. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy Public Relations acquires the Federalist Group |
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR), a leading global communications firm, has acquired the Federalist Group, a premier government affairs firms. Read More ...
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| Sabyasachi Mishra,Vikas Mehta,T Krishna promoted at Lowe |
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Lowe India in a process of restructuring the responsibilities for senior executives, has made few changes including that of Sabyasachi Mishra, Vikas Mehta and T Krishna. Read More ...
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| Susan Fleishman at Warner Bros. Entertainment |
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Highly respected communications and public affairs executive Susan Fleishman has been named Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications, Warner Bros. Entertainment. Read More ...
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| 'Mum Tum Aur Hum' to hook Kids and Mothers on Star Plus |
Star Plus, India's No. 1 Hindi Entertainment channel is all set to launch a new game show offering, 'Mum Tum Aur Hum' from the Synergy Communications production on September 19, 2005 in the 8 PM slot from Monday to Thursday, replacing Dekho Magar Pyaar Se. Read More ...
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| Omnibus Systems adds Sahara Samay for asset solutions |
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Omnibus Systems, the provider of broadcast automation and asset management solutions, has added three further 24-hour news channels to its existing system at Sahara Samay. Read More ...
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| GoM: Uplinking and downlinking policy to be finalised shortly |
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The Group of Ministers, GoM which is headed by Defence minister Pranab Mukerjee on Tuesday said that the uplinking and downlinking policy would be finalised shortly for private television channels, thereby opening the doors for more players to enter the fray. Read More ...
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| Sahara One sells 64 movie titles to Star India |
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Sahara One Television has sold 64 movie titles to Star India Private LTD for RS 20 crore. The movies which are sold include Sarkar, Ab Tak Chappan, Naach, Page 3, Bewafa, Bose - The Forgotten Hero, Jo Bole So Nihal, Mumbai Express, Sirf Tum among others. As of now, none of these movies have been premiered on the channel. Read More ...
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| Emmy honours Jerry Lewis with Governors Award |
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Jerry Lewis was honoured on Sunday with the television academy's prestigious Governors Award for his decades of work on behalf of charity. Read More ...
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| USA Today to produce documentaries for Animal Planet |
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USA Today Live, the television arm of USA Today, will produce two one-hour television documentaries for Animal Planet. Read More ...
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| Nickelodeon launched in Germany |
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Nickelodeon has vaulted ahead of all kid-focused channels to become the most widely distributed children's TV network in Europe, with 28 channels reaching 198 million TV households in 81 territories. Read More ...
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| Delhi High Court adjournes BCCI VS Zee case till Sept. 28 |
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The Delhi High Court today adjourned the hearing of BCCI and Zee Telefilms telecast rights case till Wednesday, September 28, after the BCCI forms its new marketing committee. Read More ...
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| Salil Kapoor, Head of marketing, LG Electronics resigns |
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LG Electronics seems to be facing HR related problems most of the time, especially for their marketing team where the rate of attrition has been fairly high ever since LG began operations in India. Read More ...
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| 'Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki' delivers for Sahara One |
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Sahara One Television claims for the Number 2 position amongst the GECs in the 9 - 9:30 pm slot on Weekdays (Mon-Thurs) with its flagship drama serial 'Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki'. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports showcases India, Zimbabwe test series |
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ESPN Star Sports is showcasing the 2-test series between India & Zimbabwe – the 'Royal Stag Cup', LIVE and Exclusive, Starting September 13, 2005. Read More ...
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| Deccan Chronicle Holdings launches $ 54.02 MN FCCB issue |
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Deccan Chronicle Holdings LTD said that it has launched a US$ 54.02 million Foreign Currency Convertible Bond, FCCB offering. The print media company said that the bonds, which have a five-year maturity, are convertible into shares at RS 522.83 per share. Read More ...
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| International Academy of Television, Reed MIDEM team up |
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The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Reed MIDEM are teaming to present three International Interactive Emmy Awards and a Pioneer Prize at MIPTV 2006. Read More ...
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| Max kicks off 'How to beat Australia' contest |
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With only 24 days to go for the Johnnie Walker Super Series in Australia, MAX, the movies and special events channel has kicked off a campaign with an exciting 'How to beat Australia' contest. Read More ...
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| Anil Dhupar of Dainik Bhaskar to join Naidunia News |
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Anil Dhupar, Senior Vice President of Dainik Bhaskar Delhi unit has resigned from the group after a 16 years of association. MR Dhupar will be joining the Indore based, Naidunia News & Networks as its CEO. Read More ...
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| eBay to acquire Skype for $2.6 BN |
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has agreed to buy the fastgrowing internet start-up Skype in a move to add free web telephone calls to its online auctions and fuel growth, the companies confirmed on Monday. Read More ...
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| Subhash Ghai on Emmy jury |
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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the only Indian to be invited as jury member, will represent India on the panel of the 33rd Annual International Emmy Awards. Read More ...
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| 'City Bajao Bike Le Jao' on Radio City |
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Radio City 91FM is all set to give dreams 4 wheels with its brand new contest – City Bajao Car Le Jao. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy PR appoints Meenu Handa as National President |
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Ogilvy Public Relations, Ogilvy PR Worldwide has appointed Meenu Handa as National President, India. Read More ...
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| Pradeep Hejmadi quits Nick for TAM, Hema Govindan comes in |
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Pradeep Hejmadi, Director, Business and Operations, Nick India, who was recently re-designated as Business Head at MTV Networks has put in his papers last week. Read More ...
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| Malayalam sprechgesang, Manorama to enter TV media |
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The race is on for one of the most powerful Kerala's media house. With the hullabaloo's in the TV channels and Springer spaniel doing the rounds, Malayala Manorama plans to upsurge some more water in the flooded space. Manorama plans its incursion entry into television media, which is already packed full. Read More ...
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| UTStarcom plans IPTV services in India |
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The US-based, UTStarcom, a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions will be launching Internet Protocol Television, IPTV services in India by next year, in association with a leading telecom company for which talks are going on. Read More ...
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| Doordarshan's DTH to offer 100 channels by 2006 |
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Doordarshan, the Public broadcaster is on the expansion for the DTH platform, it will add 75 private channels by next year. S Jaipal Reddy, Information and Broadcasting Minister announced in the colloquium 'Who Decides What We Watch' organised by Public Service Broadcasting Trust, PSBT. Read More ...
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| International Media Institute launched in Delhi |
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International Media Institute, IMI is launched at the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road, New Delhi. Read More ...
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| RS 100 Cr ITC account goes to Interactions |
Better the known than the unknown seems to be the thinking at the ITC Group which has decided to continue with the incumbent agency on the business, namely, Interactions, headquartered in Bangalore. Read More ...
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| Melbourne Commonwealth Games on DD with M2006 deal |
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A Television rights deal is expected between M2006 and Doordarshan to transmit the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games to 90 million homes in India. Read More ...
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| Disney hopes to work its magic in Hong Kong |
Mickey Mouse was busy on Sunday spiffing up Hong Kong Disneyland on the eve of the park's official opening, a bold move for the US entertainment company seeking a stronger foothold in China's massive market. Read More ...
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| US Fed. drops Media Ban on Hurricane Katrina Recovery |
Challenged in court by CNN, the Bush administration agreed not to prevent the news media from following the effort to recover the bodies of Hurricane Katrina victims. Read More ...
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| ABC shows a Tape of Man making Terror Threats |
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A tape delivered to ABC News in Pakistan this weekend features a masked man making terrorist threats against Los Angeles and Australia Read More ...
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| Martha Stewart says Confinement tougher than Prison |
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Martha Stewart says her home confinement was tougher than doing time in federal prison, media reports say. Read More ...
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| Graceful Honour |
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I 'm sure Sunjay Kapur was geared up for a share of the limelight when he proposed to marry Karishma Kapoor, but I'm certain he wasn't ready for the glare of the floodlights that appeared ever since he or they planned for a divorce! Read More ...
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| Low range radio stations may broadcast local news, ads |
The Information & Broadcasting Ministry made a clear intention to allow the low-range radio stations to broadcast local news and ads. The Community Radio of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Apna Radio – AR 1, became operational on Friday. Read More ...
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| Viewers in 100 countries tune in to Hurricane Katrina |
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With the waters of Hurricane Katrina yet to recede, Randy Newman sang about a long-ago flood in 'Louisiana 1927' to open a benefit program spread across dozens of television networks Friday. Read More ...
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| TV remains the news media staple - Synovate |
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While TV remains the news media staple, one in ten Asians now access weblogs on a weekly basis for news and current affairs information according to a study released by global market research company, Synovate. Read More ...
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| Ram Poddar elected as Chairman of the ASCI |
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The Chairman of the Tobacco Institute of India, Ram Poddar has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Board of The Advertising Standards Council of India, ASCI at a board meeting held on September 8. Read More ...
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| Startling programmes on Reality TV this September |
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A series of exciting and appealing shows will be premiered all this September on Reality TV. Read More ...
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| Lux Celebrates 75 Years Of Stardom |
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Beauty soap brand of Hindustan Lever Limited, Lux is celebrating 75 years of stardom in India. Lux soap was launched in India in 1929. Read More ...
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| SEBI bars Aastha Broadcasting and 39 others |
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Securities and Exchange Board of India, SEBI on Friday barred Aastha Broadcasting Network LTD and 39 other companies, including ATN Telefilms LTD and CMM LTD, from dealing in securities and accessing the capital market until January 14, 2007 for irregularities in the preferential allotment of shares of Aastha. Read More ...
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| UTV, Astro in JV for two Kid's channel in southeast Asia |
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UTV Software Communications has announced a joint venture with Malaysia's largest direct to home and pay TV operator, Astro to launch two Kid's channel in southeast Asia on Astro DTH platforms across Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore. Read More ...
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| Manmohan Shetty ceases to be promoter of Adlabs |
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The Anil Ambani controlled Reliance Capital said Manmohan Shetty has ceased to be the promoter of Adlabs Films following the change in shareholding pattern. Read More ...
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| News Corporation buys 25 % stake in News Out of Home |
Corporation has acquired the 25 percent stake in News Out of Home B.V. held by Capital International Global Emerging Markets Private Equity Fund, L.P., a private equity fund managed by Capital International Inc. Read More ...
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| News Corporation to acquire IGN Entertainment |
News Corporation has announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGN Entertainment, Inc. Read More ...
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| Superbrands India announces 60 Business Superbrands |
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Superbrands India Limited has announced its first Business Superbrands in the B2B domain. The Business Superbrands were selected out of 92 categories and 834 corporate entities. Read More ...
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| Ifra India 2005 conference on Sept. 21 |
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Ifra, the world's leading association for newspaper and media publishing, for the first time in India is organizing an conference for the Indian newspaper industry and for advertising agencies. Read More ...
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| Lycra MTV Style Awards on October 14, 2005 |
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The Lycra MTV Style Awards is back in its third edition. The event will be held on October 14, 2005, in Mumbai at the Jamshed Bhabha Auditorium at NCPA. Read More ...
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| Cinemax launches the biggest multiplex at Versova |
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The Mumbai based Kanakia Group promoted Cinemax Multiplexs has launched, the biggest multiplex at Versova in Andheri, Mumbai. Cinemax Infinity Mall claims that it will be one of the most stylish multiplex in the city. It also plans multiplex in Nagpur, Indore and Lucknow by 2006. Read More ...
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| Star, Filmkraft join hands for 'Krrish' |
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Star India has joined an alliance with Rakesh Roshan's Filmkraft Productions (India) Pvt. LTD, for the forthcoming film 'Krrish'. Read More ...
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| Mudra Delhi wins creative duties of Unitech Group |
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Mudra Delhi has won the creative duties of the Unitech Group in a Multi-agency pitch, which called a few months back. Read More ...
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| Zee Sports to telecast Asian Badminton Championship |
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Zee Sports will telecast the Indian Oil Asian Badminton Championship to be played in Hyderabad from September 6-11, 2005. Read More ...
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| New Line Home Entertainment sweeps DVD Awards |
New Line Home Entertainment scored seven victories, six of them for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special Extended DVD Edition, at the eighth annual DVD Awards, which were part of the Entertainment Media Expo in Hollywood on August 30. Read More ...
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| Bruce Rosenblum named President of Warner Bros. TV |
Bruce Rosenblum, Executive Vice President at the Warner Studio since 1999, has been named President of the newly formed Warner Bros. Television Group, it was announced by Barry M. Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros., to whom Rosenblum will continue to report. Read More ...
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| Warner Bros, Broken Lizard sign three year deal |
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Warner Bros. Pictures has signed a three-year, first-look deal with comedy group Broken Lizard, it was announced by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures. Read More ...
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| Delhi High Court adjournes BCCI VS Zee case till Sept. 13 |
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The Delhi High Court today adjourned the hearing of BCCI and Zee Telefilms case till September 13, the petition filed by Zee challenging the BCCI on eligibility conditions. Read More ...
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| Top management restructuring at Zee Telefilms |
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The top management at Zee Telefilms, with immediate effect is restructure The most significant change is that Punit Goenka will take over as Business Head, Zee TV. MR Goenka was looking after the Zee Sports operations. Read More ...
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| Zee Telefilms wins telecast rights for Indian football |
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Zee Telefilms has been awarded with the telecast and marketing rights for Indian football for the next five years. Zee has signed the contract with All India Football Federation, AIFF. Read More ...
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| PanAmSat, Zee Network sign a deal for five channels |
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PanAmSat said that Zee Network has signed a multi-year agreement to bring its five-channel offering to the South Asian population in Australia and New Zealand. Read More ...
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| Anuj Poddar named as Director- strategy, MTV Networks |
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MTV Networks India has appointed Anuj Poddar as Director- strategy, MTV Networks Asia. Read More ...
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| Rupert Murdoch has support from Prince Alwaleed bin Talal |
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Rupert Murdoch received an important show of support from Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Saudi investor. Read More ...
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| Front Porch Digital Selected by CNBC TV18 |
Incentra Solutions has announced that its Front Porch Digital Broadcast and Media Division was selected by TV18 India to implement a new DIVArchive solution in New Delhi. Read More ...
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| Zee Gujarati presents Dandia Dhamaka – Falguni Pathak |
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Gujarati, Zee Network's Gujarati language channel has already become a great success with the Gujarati community in UK. Read More ...
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| BBC World appoints Vyas Giannetti Creative, MediaCom |
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BBC World has awarded its creative and media accounts to advertising agencies. Vyas Giannetti Creative, VGC will handle the creative duties, while MediaCom has bagged the media duties. Read More ...
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| WPP's Bates Asia acquires Enterprise Nexus |
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Sir Martin Sorell, chief executive of one of the world's pre-eminent integrated communications services group, WPP, has announced that its operating company Bates Asia has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Enterprise Nexus Communications Private Limited, the leading Indian creative advertising agency. Read More ...
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| Mudra Communications receives notice |
The Ahmedabad-based Mudra Communications has been served a notice of disaccredition by the Indian Newspaper Society, INS for not clearing its dues. Read More ...
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| Warner signs VOD Deal with T-Online in Germany |
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Warner Bros. International Television Distribution has signed a multi-year deal to provide content to T-Online for its broadband VOD service in Germany. Read More ...
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| TRAI supports digitalisation of cable television |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI is expected to come out with its recommendations on digitalisation of cable TV, to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in three weeks' time. Read More ...
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| Cyber Media inks JV with CMP Media |
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Cyber Media has in a Joint Venture with CMP Media. Cyber Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology, healthcare and entertainment markets with 2004 revenues of US$350 million and CyberMedia is a specialty media house. The JV is to build a global media portfolio focused on worldwide services. Read More ...
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| IMG, Channel 7 hunt for India's fastest bowlers |
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IMG, the sports, lifestyle and entertainment management and marketing company, has associated with Hindi news channel, Channel 7 to bring a reality hunt show Scorpio Speedster 2005 for an October-November launch. Read More ...
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| Asianet News and Asianet Plus added to DishTV |
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Zee Telefilms DTH solutions provider DishTV has expanded its bouquet by adding two more Malayalam channels, Asianet News and Asianet Plus are the latest entrants on DishTV from the regional front. Read More ...
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| Pakistan Cricket Board invites bids for Sponsorship rights |
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The Pakistan Cricket Board, PCB, has invited bids for Sponsorship rights for International cricket matches to be played in Pakistan during 2006, 2007 and 2008. The bids are open to the parties who wish to acquire bundled Title Sponsor, Cosponsor as well as in-stadia advertising rights during the period. Read More ...
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| Lewis Raises $55.9M for MDA, Storm Victims |
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The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon raised $54.9 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and more than $1 million for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Read More ...
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| Dish TV to transmit Eicom's channels |
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Eicom has reached agreement with the Dish TV, over the transmission in India of Performance Channel and its science and technology channel. Read More ...
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| Discovery to air 'The Flight That Fought Back' on Sept. 11 |
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'The Flight That Fought Back', a special tribute film that chronicles the heroism of the 33 passengers and seven crew members on United Airlines Flight 93. Read More ...
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| Madison Public Relations adds four new accounts |
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Madison Public Relations has won four new accounts in Multi-agency pitches – Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network, VVF LTD, Elecon Engineering and Ms Krishna Mehta to maintain the relations with public. Madison PR will ideate and strategise innovative PR solutions on these accounts. Read More ...
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| BSE Quotes Live On RIM Handsets |
Reliance Infocomm has tied-up with the Bombay Stock Exchange to make available live stock quotes on its mobile phones. The information would be available on R World, Reliance India Mobile's multimedia application suite. Read More ...
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| Universal McCann not to lose Nestle India account |
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Monday Morning came as in the teeth shock to three agencies, Firstly to Universal McCann, to WPP's GroupM Maxus and to Publicis ZenithOptimedia. Read More ...
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| International Newspaper Marketing Association in Mumbai |
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For the first time ever, the International Newspaper Marketing Association will be holding a two day event called 'Global Forum' in Mumbai on November 10, 11 to highlight issues, case studies and best practices of newspapers in Europe, North America and Latin America. Read More ...
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| Rediffusion Bangalore bags creative account of ETA Star |
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Rediffusion DY&R Bangalore has bagged the creative account of ETA Star, the construction division of the Dubai-based ETA-Ascon Group. Read More ...
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| Ten Sports to telecast Moto Grand Prix |
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Ten Sports has sign a deal with Moto GP for the telecast rights of Moto Grand Prix for the next three years. All the 18 races of 2006 to 2008 season will now be Broadcasted Live on Ten Sports in India. Read More ...
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| Italian Grand Prix Live on ESPN Star Sports |
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ESPN Star Sports will telecast the Italian Grand Prix, live & exclusive from Monza, the 15th race of the season. Read More ...
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| LIVE Siddhivinayak Aarti on Red FM |
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Red FM and 'The Voice of the Common Man', will daily air live 'aarti' of the Siddhivinayak Temple in Aamchi Mumbai at 5:30 am upto 6:10 am for 10 days during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Read More ...
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| NDS to showcase xSpace at IBC 2005 |
NDS, a provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV together with Blockbuster Digital Entertainment, set-top box (STB) and a supplier of ADB and VOD solutions provider Bitband will be showcasing xSpace at IBC 2005, Amsterdam. Read More ...
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| Sony, Sky Sports, SuperSport to air 20:20 Club Championship |
Sony (India), Sky Sports (UK) and SuperSport (South Africa) have been successful in their bid to win the rights to televise the inaugural International 20:20 Club Championship. Read More ...
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| Katrina telethon to be aired on September 9 |
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The six US TV networks, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, The WB and UPN, have agreed to a September 9 air date for a rare joint broadcast of a live, all-star charity concert to raise money for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Read More ...
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| Microsoft, Google engaged in war of words over official |
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Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer vowed to "kill" Internet search leader Google Inc. in an obscenity-laced tirade, and Google chased a prized Microsoft executive "like wolves", according to documents filed in an increasingly bitter legal battle between the rivals. Read More ...
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| Cadbury India plans new initiatives for festive season |
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Cadbury India is planning new initiatives for the coming festive season, a 'brand' season characterised by two key commodities, gold and sweets. Read More ...
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| Frank Brown quits MTV Networks Asia Pacific |
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MTV Networks has announced that after a long tenure of 18 years with the company, Frank Brown has decided to leave his post as President, MTV Networks Asia Pacific. Read More ...
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| Spice Mobile awards AOR to Optimum Media Solutions |
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BK Modi Group's Spice Mobile has awarded its media duties to Optimum Media Solutions, OMS, the media division of Mudra Communications. The size of the business is estimated to be RS 12 crore. Read More ...
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| Srinivas Palakodeti will be the new CFO of Sahara One |
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Sahara One has announced that Srinivas Palakodeti will be the new CFO of the company, MR Srinivas comes as CFO, COO from IndusInd Media and Communications Limited, IIMCL, which controls the Hinduja cable arm INCablenet and will report to Shantonu Aditya, CEO, Sahara One. Read More ...
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| Deccan Chronicle to buy Odyssey for RS 61.20 Cr |
Deccan Chronicle Holdings, the publishers of Deccan Chronicle and The Asian Age newspapers will buy the leading book store company Odyssey India for RS 61.20 Crores in an all cash deal. Read More ...
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| AXN tops ratings with House Premiere |
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AXNs latest exclusive series, House, is turning out to be a BIG hit in regions of Asia where it is broadcasted. Read More ...
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| 'Jasoos Vijay' to convey hard-hitting facts of HIV/AIDS |
The Award winning detective series 'Jasoos Vijay' returns to Indian television screens for a year long run on September 4, 2005, promises to combine thrilling story lines, dramatic action sequences – and hard-hitting messaging about HIV/AIDS. Read More ...
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| Radio Mirchi to woo listeners, the Salaam Namaste way |
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98.3 FM Radio Mirchi, is bringing a new voice to its listeners from September 5 to September 9, Preity Zinta, the heroine of the film will present the film's music, exclusively on Radio Mirchi. Read More ...
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| Lewis Telethon to aid Katrina Victims |
Jerry Lewis can pinpoint the moment he knew his Labor Day telethon had to be more than another chapter in his long effort to help children with muscular dystrophy. It had to benefit hurricane victims, too. Read More ...
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| Peter Fonda Love of Surf moves to Science |
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It's no coincidence that Peter Fonda worked his love of surfing and science into a new cable movie. Fonda plays an astrophysicist in "Supernova," airing Monday on the Hallmark Channel. The movie, costarring Luke Perry, was filmed in South Africa. Read More ...
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| Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Leno, Pledge Help for Katrina Victims |
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Celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Leno, Master P and Dave Matthews are contributing star power to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina, media reports say. Read More ...
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| Waah! What A Party |
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I can't get over the exhilaration I felt, when England defeated the Aussies in the last Ashes test match, to now lead 21 in the series. At the bar we were in, we all celebrated by ordering glasses of champagne when this happened I know the excitement was just pent-up energy -- an energy waiting to be expressed and released when our own cricket team someday puts on a halfway decent show, but that never happens! Read More ...
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| Madison Communications on media buying spree |
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The RS 950 crore Madison Communications is hungry for acquisitions. Six creative agencies, two Internet firms and three media outlets out of India, the advertising major is keen to acquire controlling equity in all of them. Read More ...
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| Bollywood gets Film Cricket Board |
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Percept D'Mark and sports marketing companies has announced a new initiative, the Film Cricket Board, FCB, in association with Leading luminaries of Indian film and cricket. Read More ...
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| Govt. approves RS 212 crC-DoT - Alcatel Research Center |
The government has approved the setting up of the RS 212 crore C-DoT - Alcatel Research Center in Chennai for developing Broadband and Wireless solutions. Read More ...
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| Creative Technology showcasing Digital products |
Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in Digital Entertainment products is showcasing its exciting range of MP3 players, Lifestyle and Home Theatre Speakers this year. Read More ...
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| FMR Corp. acquires 0.03% paid up capital of Zee Telefilms |
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Zee Telefilms has informed the NSE that FMR Corp. and Fidelity International have acquired 1,18,061 shares aggregating to 0.03% of the total paid up capital of Zee Telefilms Limited on August 24, 2005. Read More ...
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| News Corp. contributes $1 million to Hurricane Relief Fund |
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News Corporation today announced its pledge of $1 million to the Salvation Army to support its relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Read More ...
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| Wallpaper* publishes biggest issue of the Century |
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Wallpaper*, the iconic international design and lifestyle magazine from the Time Warner company, has produced its largest issue for five years. Read More ...
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| Star News is India's No. 1 Hindi News channel |
Star News becomes India's No. 1 Hindi News channel, attracting a 25% market share in six major metros. Carrying 3 out of the top 5 News shows including Khabar Din Bhar, an on-the-hour cutting-edge News update, which ranked No. 1 on the channel from August 14 to 20, Star News maintains its position in the fourth week. Read More ...
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| Adlabs Films increases stake to 50% in Swanston Cinemas |
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The Reliance Capital controlled Adlabs Films has increased its stake in Shringar Cinemas controlled Swanston Multiplex Cinemas to 50 per cent. Read More ...
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| Sahara extends hand to produce Hollywood multi-starrer |
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Sahara One Motion Pictures is extending its activities into mainstream Hollywood, with its participation in Producer Donald Rosenfeld's forthcoming Multi-starrer movie project, 'Tree of Life', which will be directed by Terrence Malick. Read More ...
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| Sahara One bets big on Kohinoor |
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Sahara One has announced the launch of its latest suspense thriller, Kohinoor, the channel is leaving no stones unturned to inquisitive the viewers. The show will go on air on 5 September at 10 PM. Read More ...
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| HT Media roared the Dalal Street, plans other Businesses |
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HT Media, which was listed on the bourses on September 01, closed the day at a premium of RS 28 on its issue price at the BSE. The scrip closed at RS 558 as against an issue price of RS 530. The scrip got off to a spectacular start and opened at RS 685, a premium of 30% over issue price. It subsequently zoomed to a high of RS 731, before hitting RS 542. Read More ...
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| Radaan Mediaworks on strong blaze, Chiththi Smiles too |
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The paper currency of the Chennai based Radaan Mediaworks India Limited, which is promoted by actress Radikaa Sarat Kumar is on a strong blaze, the company stock is trading high in the face value of RS 2. Read More ...
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| Deccan Chronicle's M J Akbar invited to OIC forum |
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The Organisation of Islamic Conference, OIC has invited senior journalist and the editor-in-chief of Deccan Chronicle and The Asian Age, MR M J Akbar, to a meeting of Islamic scholars and intellectuals. Read More ...
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| Film and Television Institute of India, FTII reconstituted |
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The government on Thursday reconstituted the Film and Television Institute of India Society renominating noted Kannada writer U R Ananthamurthy as its chairman while replacing all the nine members from the two categories of 'persons of eminence' and 'alumni of FTII'. Read More ...
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| Radio City 91 FM contest Advertising fraternity |
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Radio City 91 FM is organizing a simple contest for Creative Directors, Brand Managers, Media Planners and for client servicing executives in Delhi. Read More ...
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| Star One to launch reality hunt 'Nach Baliye' from Oct 11 |
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Star One has revealed an new concept of Reality and Celebrity Mix, the channel will be launching an quirky and unique reality hunt called 'Nach Baliye', from October 11 in the 9 PM time slot, to be aired from Tuesdays to Thursdays. Read More ...
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| T-Sky awards $3.2 MN setup contract to Globecomm Systems |
Globecomm Systems, a global provider of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, has been awarded the infrastructure contract valued at approximately $3.2 million from Tata-Sky, the 80:20 joint venture between the Tata Sons and Star Group. Read More ...
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| Asianet, Mohanlal Taste Buds to offer Lunch for 12 |
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Malayalam television channel Asianet, along with Mohanlal Taste Buds, has launched 'Lunch with Mohanlal Recipe Contest' in Muscat. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports unveil's English Premier League sponsors |
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ESPN Star Sports, has kicked off the 2005/2006 season of the English Premier League with five of Asia's most recognizable brands as broadcast sponsors of its coverage of the League. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports makes advertising team promotions |
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ESPN Star Sports, has announced promotions to its advertising and affiliate sales teams. The leading the promotions at ESPN Star Sports is Mike Kerr who was promoted to the position of Vice President, Sales Operations and Strategy. Read More ...
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| Rogers Cable adds SET Asia to its offering |
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The Canada based Rogers Cable has added Sony Entertainment Television Asia, SET Asia to its Digital Cable television line up in Ontario. Read More ...
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| WPP buys remaining 70% of The Communications Group |
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WPP has announced that it has acquired the remaining 70% of the issued share capital of The Communications Group Holdings, a leading advertising and marketing services company in Australia. Read More ...
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| 'Jasoos Vijay' back on DD1 from Sept 4 |
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'Jasoos Vijay', a BBC World Service Trust (charitable arm of the BBC), Doordarshan, National Aids Control Organisation partnership production is back in Season 3. Read More ...
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| OgilvyOne Delhi wins the Benetton CRM account |
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OgilvyOne Delhi is delighted has announced that it has won the Benetton CRM account. Benetton is now a 100% subsidiary of Benetton Italy, Spa. Read More ...
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| Yamaha brings Abraham and Moto GP Champion together |
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John Abraham, the brand ambassador for Yamaha Motor India has met up with six-time Moto Grand Prix champion and Team Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi at the Brno Grand Prix. Read More ...
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| ICICI MF increases its holding in Deccan Chronicle |
Prudential ICICI Asset Management Company has said that Prudential ICICI Mutual Fund has increased its shareholding in Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited by 2.43% after it acquired 10,00,000 shares under its certain schemes on August 29, 2005. Read More ...
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| Airtel, Itz Cash tie-up In Mumbai |
Airtel, India's leading mobile company has tied up with, Itz Cash Card to offers its prepaid customers, the option to top-up their prepaid account anywhere anytime in the city. Read More ...
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| Disney, Kudelski in JV for video-on-demand system |
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Walt Disney and Switzerland based Kudelski have set up a joint venture to develop and market a video-on-demand system for digital television operators worldwide. Read More ...
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| Kasauti Zindagi Kay makes waves in Mizoram too |
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Kasauti Zindagi Kay, India's No. 1 Romance serial aired on Star Plus at 8:30 PM, has caught the imagination of the people of Mizoram, the serial gets more ogles than the GOD channel, which is the most watched channel in this predominantly Christian state. Read More ...
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| GV Films starts production of 3D TV thriller, Paramapadam |
GV Films LTD has started the production of Paramapadam, a live 3D television fantasy thriller of 52 episodes, for which GV Films has acquired the technology and exclusive rights to produce live 3D content in India from D3, a company based in Los Angeles that has patented technology for out-of-the-box effects. Read More ...
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| India VS Zimbabwe series to be called Royal Stag Cup |
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The India and Zimbabwe Test series will be called the Royal Stag Cup. Till date Royal Stag has used several international cricketers as brand endorsers, but this is the first time the company has forayed into tournament sponsorship. Read More ...
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| HT Media lists at RS 710 price on BSE |
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HT Media Limited achieved a listing today on the BSE at a price of RS 710 as compared to its issue price of RS 530, a 34 percent premium to its offer price. Read More ...
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| BCCI to opt on TV rights bids after Sept. 8, assures to HC |
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, has assured to the Delhi High Court, that it will not hold a meeting of its marketing committee further till the HC orders the hearing on Zee Telefilms petition challenging the eligibility conditions, which means BCCI will only decide on bids for cricket telecast rights in India for the next four years after September 8, 2005. Read More ...
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| Hathway's cable laying tender flash dispute |
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The Raheja owned Hathway Cable & Datacom which received exclusive contract by the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, MCH, for cable tax collection and to use and lease out electric poles in Hyderabad and Secunderabad cities, last week for laying optic cable is now kicking off a huge controversy. Read More ...
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| BBC bets big on MyBBCPlayer |
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The Director-general of the BBC, Mark Thompson, at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, has unveiled a radical shakeup in services that will let Internet users download television and radio programmes up to a week after they originally aired. Read More ...
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| AB Ravi moves to CNBC-TV 18 |
AB Ravi, the founder and executive editor of USP Age, will be moving to CNBC-TV 18, Mumbai as consulting editor, special projects, he will join the channel on September 15. Read More ...
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| Filmy appoints AMO Communications for creative duties |
Sahara One's imminent movie channel Filmy, which is to be launched on October 25 has appointed AMO Communications for its creative duties. Read More ...
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| Euro RSCG bags advertising account of SAB TV |
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Euro RSCG India after proving its eminence with SET and MAX, the agency has bagged the advertising account of Sri Adhikari Brothers, SAB TV, which was brought by Sony this year. Read More ...
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| Lataji conferred with 'Legend Honour' at Sangeet Awards |
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Lata Mangeshkar, the Melody queen has been conferred the 'Legend Honour', at the Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005. Read More ...
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| Kareena Kapoor unveils her fitness regime |
For a nation that simply can't get enough of Bollywood, Zoom brings every Saturday exclusive tête-à-têtes with the behind-the-scenes wizards who make the stars who they are on 'Main Hoon!'. Read More ...
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| Incentra to deploy digital video archive for Amrita TV |
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Incentra Solutions, has announced that Front Porch Digital Broadcast and Media Division was selected by Shaf Broadcast and Amrita TV to deploy a digital video archive for Amrita TV. Read More ...
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| Kagan - 69 MN users will be on Interactive platforms |
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Kagan Research projects that 69 million digital subscribers will be equipped with interactive platforms by 2009. Read More ...
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| Rediff.com, GR8! tie-up for glossy content |
Rediff.com has announced a partnership with India's television industry glossy, GR8! TV Magazine. Read More ...
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| Gartner - Indian Cellular revenue to reach US$24 BN |
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On day two of the Gartner Summit India 2005 event in Mumbai, Gartner announced that the revenues of the Indian cellular services market will reach US$24 billion by year-end 2009, recording a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.6 percent. Read More ...
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