| Govt. okays FDI of 20% in private FM radio |
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The Government today has approved 20 percent Foreign Direct Investment, FDI for the private FM radio sector. The present guidelines allow Foreign Institutional Investor, FII up to 20 per cent of a FM channel's equity capital and the FDI is not permitted. Read More ...
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| See how Entertainment Marketing Mesmerise you |
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The Entertainment Marketing, a chasing dream which combines the understanding of brands and the assertions of consumers with films or television to create mass media product with a twist. The Indian Tale began its leg operation with Leo Entertainment (from Leo Burnett), BroadMind (from Group M which is now rebranded as 'M Entertainment'), Lintertainment (from Lintas) and Mates (MA for Madison and TES for Team Works), the major advertising agencies entered into the 'in film concept' of advertising and promotion of films, television and music. Read More ...
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| Nickelodeon to be launched in Korea |
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On Music Network, a joint venture between MTV Networks Asia and On Media, today announced its intention to launch a second entertainment brand dedicated exclusively to kids – Nickelodeon Korea – in Q3 2005. Read More ...
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| Synovate conducts a study on young Asians |
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Today's young Asian is a multi-tasking, interactive, digital-driven consumer according to 'Young Asians', a new study released by leading global research company, Synovate. Read More ...
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| Smurfit Open live on Ten Sports |
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Starting this Thursday Ten Sports will telecast live top quality golf from the European Tour calendar. Read More ...
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| Sahara's Sahay resigns |
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Ambikanand Sahay, who was overseeing the television and print news business of the Sahara Stable, has put in his papers. Read More ...
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| Intelligroup may set up 2nd unit at Mumbai |
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The Nasdaq listed Intelli group, Inc., an IT consulting and services provider whose off shoring centre is based in Hyderabad, will be setting up a second development centre in India, besides hiring between 300-500 workers in the next two quarters. Read More ...
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| Aksh Optifibre underways Andhra Broadband project |
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The Andhra Pradesh government's ambitious project to set up a broadband network in the State got underway with the contractor, Aksh Optifibre, stating that the optical fibre cables for the first phase of the project would be delivered within nine months. Read More ...
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| Shyam Basic acquires 7.47 stake in NDTV |
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Shyam Basic Infrastructure Projects has acquired a 7.47 percent stake in New Delhi Television Ltd, NDTV through open market purchase. Read More ...
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| MTV launches channel for Gay people |
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MTV to launch channel for Gay people. Read More ...
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| Nestle, Channel [V] China to present Summer Shake 05 |
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Nestle Pure Life has teamed up with Channel [V] to present Summer Shake 2005, the largest outdoor music event in China. Read More ...
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| TAM to increase peoplemeters to 10,300 in Class I towns |
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In response to the latest NRS 2005 findings that showed an increase in the Cable and Satellite universe numbers, TAM Media Research has decided to increase its existing TV panel from 4,800 peoplemeters to 10,300. Read More ...
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| MTV to showcase 'All Eyes On Tony Blair' |
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In response to the latest NRS 2005 findings that showed an increase in the Cable and Satellite universe numbers, TAM Media Research has decided to increase its existing TV panel from 4,800 peoplemeters to 10,300. Read More ...
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| Two Minute TV launches 3 original series for Mobiles |
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Two Minute Television, a pioneer in the short form video industry, in associatrion with with SmartVideo Technologies, has announced the launch of three original short form video series will be available to anyone with a smartphone or PDA equipped with a media player. Read More ...
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| ADAE plans DTH foray through Reliance Energy |
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Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Enterprises (ADAE) group is entering into direct to home (DTH) broadcast business and the vehicle for entry will be Reliance Energy (REL). On Tuesday, the company applied to the information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry for licence to provide DTH services. Read More ...
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| TiVo Names Tom Rogers as CEO |
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TiVo Inc said it named media veteran Tom Rogers as CEO of the television recording technology company. Read More ...
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| Online pirates face new music |
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Online music businesses appear to be unable to control their joy over the United States' Supreme Court's ruling that online peer-to-peer file sharing services like Grokster and Morpheus could be infringing on copyrights of artists and music companies. Read More ...
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| Complaint filed against 'The Sun's' online edition |
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A complaint has been filed under the Information Technology Act with adjudicating officer Prakash Kumar, in which RBI stands as one of the respondents. Read More ...
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| Videocon buys Thomson CTV tube business |
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The Videocon Group, through its offshore entity, has agreed to acquire from the France-based Thomson SA, a media services, systems, equipment and technology group, the entire ownership of Thomson's various colour picture tube-related business interests. Read More ...
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| UTV files an application for two kids channels |
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United Home Entertainment, a sister concern of UTV Software Communications Limited, has filed an application with I&B Ministry for uplinking of two more channels in the rapidly growing kids entertainment space. Read More ...
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| Channel 7 claims No. 2 in reach in UP |
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As per the latest TAM figures available, within three months of launch, Channel 7 is already No. 2 in terms of cumulative reach in Uttar Pradesh. Read More ...
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| Star Plus garners 15 Million Calls for KBC 2 |
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Star Plus has registered a historic number of 15 million calls within 10 days from viewers seeking to enter Kaun Banega Crorepati 2, KBC 2, the Hindi version of quiz show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'. Read More ...
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| Zee says 'Time Bomb' ratings impressive |
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Zee TV claims that the serial 'Time Bomb', which refuses to leave the centre stage, is giving a good show. Read More ...
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| ABC announces a special session for media planners in Delhi |
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ABC is organising an informative programme specially for Media Planners in New Delhi so as to enlighten the fraternity about the rigorous process of checks and balances employed by the Bureau before the circulation figures are certified and confirmed. Read More ...
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| TRAI free-way on satellite radio services |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India , TRAI, gave the green signal for 100 percent foreign ownership in satellite radio services with no entry and licence fee for the time being. Read More ...
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| Doordarshan unviels new 'cash-flow basis' scheme |
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Prasar Bharati has relax control over Cricket, and has decided to encourage other sports. In this regard, the Public Broadcaster has launched a new secret plot, wherein the Sports Federation will be paying Doordarshan, DD for actual cash expenditure incurred by them in broadcasting sports events live on its channels. Read More ...
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| WPP first 5-month revenues up 20% |
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WPP Group today said its revenues are up by more than 20% in the first five months of the year thanks to rapid growth in Latin America and the acquisition of rival Grey Global. Read More ...
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| Star suspects sabotage of signals from AsiaSat |
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Star India suspects a possible sabotage of its signals from AsiaSat 3s, the satellite which carries Star bouquet of channels. Read More ...
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| HP India to focus on SMEs |
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Hewlett Packard India Pvt. Ltd, is tuning its strategy for small and medium enterprises or SMEs, which is growing at a healthy clip of 15.5 per cent according to IDC figures. Read More ...
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| Yahama expects to increase share to 6% by 2007 |
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Yamaha Motor India Pvt. Ltd., which currently has a five per cent share of the Indian motorcycle market, is looking at increasing its share to six per cent by end-2005 and to 10 per cent by 2007. Read More ...
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| BCCL buys 6.6% in Today's Pens |
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Bennett, Coleman and Company, BCCL, has picked up 6.6% equity in Today's Writing Products, TWP Ltd for Rs 7 crore. BCCL has bought 8.44 lakh shares of Today's Writing Products, a leading writing instruments manufacturer, at a price of Rs 82.90 per share. Read More ...
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| Long banned documentary 'War and Peace', receives theatrical release |
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Anand Patwardhan's 'War and Peace', is the first Indian documentary to receive a theatrical release. The Long banned documentary was premiered at Zee Controlled Fun Republic on June 24. Read More ...
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| Star scoops 40 Awards at PROMAX & BDA |
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Star bagged a total of 40 awards, 15 World Gold, 13 World Silver and 12 World Bronze, more awards than any other Asian broadcaster at the 2005 PROMAX & BDA Awards held in New York, USA. Read More ...
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| Men warned against metrosexuality through campaign |
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Men around the world have been warned against a unique 21st century "illness" that could make them extinct. Read More ...
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| Once upon a time, when people heard Harikatha |
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Long before the Television in the corner captured our nights and left us in a stupor, people thronged temple grounds to hear Harikatha, the tale of the gods. Read More ...
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| Hackers re-focus on web browsers |
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The hacker brotherhood has refocused its criminal energies on tampering with web browsers, especially Microsoft's Internet Explorer, and its nimbler and more robust open-source browser rival, Mozilla Firefox. Read More ...
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| Cherie to make TV show on 1st Ladies |
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Britain's First Lady is to make a two-hour television documentary about the spouses of British Prime Ministers and their lives inside Downing Street. It is based on Ms Cherie Blair's book No. 10. Read More ...
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| Come Rain or Storm, Telly Stars Rock |
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With the motherland and all its inhabitants seemingly on vacation, with long spells of unpleasant climatic conditions and with the mushrooming of cool malls and cinema theatres... zilch appears to be happening on the outside... Situation like a silly encounter between Gulshan Grover and our building liftman bhaiyaa are topping charts of excitement these days... every time I narrate this incident to people, they roll out on the floor laughing hysterically... Read More ...
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| Maxus, Mumbai bags media duties of Essar Spacetel |
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Maxus, Mumbai has bagged the media duties of Essar Spacetel, an Essar group company that is set to venture into the telecom space by the end of the year. Read More ...
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| DTH-enabled TV set to conquer market |
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With more and more DTH platforms getting the official nod to air their services. Read More ...
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| Sun TV's Metti Oli delivers a whooping TRP of 45 |
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Sun TV's longest running daily soap, Metti Oli, gave a whooping TRP of 45 on June 18 2005, a highest ever recorded TRP on Indian Television. Read More ...
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| Dainik Jagran launches Junior Jagran across 10 edition |
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The overwhelming response of ‘Junior Jagran', an all colour tabloid for teenage segment, in Punjab and Noida, has encouraged Dainik Jagran to launch it in 20 other cities across Jagran domain. Read More ...
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| 'The Times of India' is the Masthead of the World |
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With more than 2.4 million copies sold every day, The Times of India, TOI has been certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation as having become the world's largest selling English broadsheet newspaper, ahead of giants like USA Today and Wall Street Journal, Times London and The Guardian. Read More ...
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| Brand Sania earns 2.6 million, a year |
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Sania Mirza appeared at a Wimbledon press conference wearing a t-shirt with the slogan: "Wellbehaved women rarely make history". Read More ...
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| FIPB may hurdle Roy's gift to daughter |
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The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), is reviewing the proposal of gifting 15 percent stake in the NDTV, by the company's promoters, DR Prannoy Roy and wife Radhika to daughter Tara Roy. Read More ...
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| GKB lenses for Sony |
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GKB Ophalmics limited, will diversify into manufacturing of precision lenses for Sony Entertainment Television. Read More ...
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| 7UP launches its special drink 7UP ICE |
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7UP the clear lemon brand of PepsiCo India has launched its special edition variant - "7UP ICE" across India. Read More ...
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| Bollywood Titans clash on BBC Business Bites |
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This Sunday, the 26th June, BBC World's acclaimed weekly business programme, India Business Report: Business Bites, features a discussion on the paradigm shift in the business of Bollywood. Read More ...
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| TV18 plans conversion of warrants, to fund new channel |
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TV18 is considering a proposal to advance the date of outstanding warrants issued by way of a rights issue in November 2004 to fund its new news channels. Read More ...
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| Echostar adds Zee Gujarati to Dish Programming lineup |
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Echostar Communications Corp. said that it has added Zee Gujarati to its international programming lineup of its Dish Network direct-to-home satellite television service. Read More ...
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| MTV & VHI to showcase footage from Live 8 concerts |
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The Live 8 concerts are coming to MTV and VH1. The July 2 global shows to raise awareness of poverty in Africa will air for eight hours on the MTV network and on VH1. Read More ...
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| The ‘fast lane to KBC2', only for Airtel customers till July 7 2005 |
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Airtel, India's leading mobile service in partnership with Star India brings to its customers an exclusive opportunity to directly reach the 'Fastest Finger First' round of KBC2. Read More ...
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| Special TV serial on poets |
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Kabir Siddiqui will make a special 10 episode TV serial, 'Yeh Dilon Ke Raste'. Read More ...
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| Yahoo! India completes half a decade of operations in India |
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Launched on this day five years ago and among a handful of survivors of the dotcom bust, Yahoo! India has today completed five years of operations in India. Read More ...
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| Uplinking made easy for foreign channels; to pay fee |
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has decided to grant foreign television channels a licence fee of RS 1 lakh a year, for live reporting from India, so as to freeing up from having to seek permission to uplink for special events. Read More ...
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| Manwani is the New Chairman of HLL |
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M.S. Banga today has hands over baton to Harish Manwani, who says Hindustan Lever Ltd, HLL is a company which is the most integrated with the fabric of India. Read More ...
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| For BBC weather, it's raining brickbats |
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If Peter Gibbs has learned one thing in his years as a weather presenter for the British Broadcasting Corporation, it is that the inherent delightfulness of sunshine is by no means a matter of faith in the land of rain and gloom. Read More ...
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| DD Urdu by 2006 |
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Prasar Bharati will start a news and entertainment channel in Urdu from January 1, 2006. Read More ...
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| Mauj creates 'Sarkar' game for CellOne |
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Mauj, the wireless solutions provider has announced the launch of a game, 'Sarkar' on Cell One Galaxy – BSNL's GPRS portal. Read More ...
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| Intelsat announces successful launch of IA-8 satellite |
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Satellite communications provider Intelsat has announced that the IA-8 satellite has been successfully launched aboard Sea Launch's Zenit-3SL rocket. Read More ...
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| BBC Arabic launches on FM in Lebanon |
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The international radio news service BBC Arabic has increased its presence in the Middle East with a new partnership. Read More ...
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| Newsweek scribe Alexander dies |
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Trailblazing journalist Shana Alexander, whose verbal skirmishes with conservative political columnist James J. Kilpatrick on CBS' 60 Minutes were spoofed in a Saturday Night Live skit, has died of cancer. Read More ...
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| Carol Melton is Time Warner EVP for Global Public Policy |
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Time Warner Inc. has appointed Carol Melton, as Executive Vice President for Global Public Policy. Read More ...
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| CCTV - Autodesk tie-up for high definition programming |
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China Central Television, CCTV, China's largest national television network, has expanded its post-production pipeline with media and entertainment solutions from Autodesk. Read More ...
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| Star Plus targets 500 Mn viewers through IIFA |
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Star Plus kick starts its telecast of the Samsung IIFA Awards on Sunday, June 26 at 9:30 pm. Read More ...
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| ITVN to exhibit IPTV at Satellite Expo 2005 |
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ITVN, an emerging provider of IPTV hardware, programming software and interactive networks announced that it is exhibiting at Satellite Expo 2005. Read More ...
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| IDEA offers cut off percentage for college admission |
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IDEA Cellular Ltd. is offering an extremely convenient service for the youth seeking admissions to various colleges in the new academic year. Read More ...
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| McDonald's takes off controversial China ad |
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A McDonald's television ad that showed a Chinese man begging has been taken off the air in China following complaints, media reports from China say. Read More ...
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| The Sun says "Your Life for Sale", the BPO Sting |
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Britain's campaign against job and data shifts to countries like India is set to intensify after a sting operation revealed that a call centre employee from Delhi sold the bank details of 1,000 British customers to an undercover reporter of the Rupert Murdoch promoted Newspaper, 'The Sun'. Read More ...
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| Dishnet Wireless launches Wi-Fi |
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Dishnet Wireless today launched its WIFi services in Kolkata. Read More ...
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| NTL, Telewest's $10 Bn merger on track |
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British cable television operators NTL Corporation and Telewest Global Inc have moved closer to a $10.8 billion merger. Read More ...
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| Pamela Anderson speaks her mind on Star World |
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The road of stardom has never been easy, especially when it comes to the original Baywatch beauty, Pamela Anderson, who lives a turbulent life in the full glare of the media. Read More ...
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| Dial One receives 15 lakh calls in one day |
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India's only live dial-in show, Sahara One's popular Dial One Aur Jeeto, has received a never-before number of calls and SMS-es with a whopping 15-lakh-plus phone calls and 40,000-plus SMS-es in a single day, Claims Sahara One. Read More ...
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| New season of Indian Cricket arrives on SET |
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Sony Entertainment Television, SET has won live and exclusive rights to broadcast the back to back triangular series this Summer between India, Sri Lanka and West Indies followed by India, New Zealand & Zimbabwe. Read More ...
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| Hyundai withdraws Maruti Ad |
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The legal tussle between Maruti Udyog and Hyundai Motor took an interesting turn, when Hyundai Motor has 'temporarily withdrawn' its brochure advertisement. Read More ...
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| Paramount to revamp distribution activities in India |
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Paramount Films of India LTD, PFI, one of the oldest motion picture distributors of American films in India, has revamped its distribution activities in India, entering into strategic deals with local distributors to market Hollywood films in the country. Read More ...
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| Emvies, natural jocund's for MindShare |
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The all India award for excellence in Media, the Emvies, got off to a colorful start today. The colors of the Emvies 2005 were manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural jocund's for MindShare, this evening. Read More ...
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| New chief vows to stop Sony's slide |
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The head of Sony, Sir Howard Stringer, on Wednesday promised shareholders a fresh plan to revamp the company and halt the long slide in its stock price as he formally became Sony's first foreign chief executive. Read More ...
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| Yahoo pulls plug on chat rooms |
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Reacting to angry protests from several of its top sponsors, Yahoo Inc. has pulled the plug on perhaps hundreds of chat rooms operating on its site after a media report revealed that some of the rooms were used to promote sex with minors. Read More ...
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| Ash appears on Russian magazine |
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Aishwarya Rai is indeed going places and increasingly becoming popular throughout the globe. Read More ...
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| Kinetic, Tata Indicom tie-up |
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Tata Indicom, a telecommunications service provider, and Kinetic Motor Company, a scooter manufacturer, said they have entered into a strategic alliance to offer a series of joint promotions. Read More ...
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| BBC designs new editorial guidelines |
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The BBC has introduced the latest edition of its editorial guidelines, which will introduce a time delay on its live coverage of sensitive news events such as Sept 11 and the school massacre in Beslan, Russia. Read More ...
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| TME appoints Shan Jain, to head Delhi operations |
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The Media Edge, TME is aggressively strengthening its senior management team. Read More ...
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| Disney Princess will add another jewel to her tiara |
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Disney Consumer Products, DCP has announced that Disney Princess will add another jewel to her tiara in 2005: $3 billion in worldwide consumer products retail sales. Read More ...
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| Media & Entertainment Business to Hit $1.8 Billion by 2009 |
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According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the global media and entertainment business will grow by 7.3 percent annually to $1.8 trillion in 2009, led by developments in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China and India. Read More ...
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| Sony shareholders okay Stringer as new CEO |
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Sony shareholders on Wednesday approved Howard Stringer, the Welsh-born head of the company's entertainment arm, as its new chief executive. Read More ...
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| India Bags Cannes Lions |
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Indian ad agencies have roared at Cannes, proving their 'platinum metal' at the advertising industry's Oscars, at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival 2005. Read More ...
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| Times offloads 8.55 % stake in Mid Day |
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The Bennett, Coleman & CO LTD media conglomerate that owns The Times of India, The Economic Times, and other newspapers and magazines, offloaded a 8.55 per cent equity stake in Mid Day Multimedia, owner of Mumbai's leading afternoon daily Mid Day. Read More ...
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| Havas chief Pouzilhac resigns |
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Alain de Pouzilhac stepped down as chairman and chief executive of advertising company Havas on Tuesday. Read More ...
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| 'Time Bomb' hearing adjourned to June 27 |
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The Delhi High Court today adjourned the 'Time Bomb' case filed by Twentieth Century Fox, seeking an injunction against Zee TV the thriller 'Time Bomb', till Monday, June 27. Read More ...
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| Fox, Marvel sue Sony over 'X-Men' feature film script |
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Twentieth Century Fox and Comic book publisher Marvel Enterprises, have sued Sony Pictures and Revolution Studios to thwart the release of 'Zoom Academy', a film they say infringes on their popular 'X-Men' movies. Read More ...
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| Broadband makes news uplinks much more easier |
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The availability of broadband, abundantly and a relative lower cost, has made it a lot easier for television news broadcasters to get uplinks almost from from the back of beyond. Read More ...
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| Lintas IMAG bags Allied Computer account |
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Allied Computer International (ACi), UK-based notebook specialist, has appointed Lintas Integrated Marketing Action Group (IMAG) as its communications and marketing partner in India. Read More ...
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| F-1 fiasco could run up huge bill |
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Angry United States fans are threatening Formula One chiefs with multi-million dollar lawsuits over Sunday's Grand Prix in Indianapolis when only six cars raced. Read More ...
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| Coke, EU sign agreement |
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The European Union today said it reached a legally binding agreement with the Coca-Cola Co. Read More ...
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| Animal Planet to investigate Tsunami |
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>Did the animals know that the tsunami was coming? How do animals react when a natural disaster strikes? And what can we learn from them? Read More ...
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| TAM India wins at WAM 2005 in Montreal |
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The TAM India's Strategy Research paper titled 'Penta-Gration! A new technique to measure TV sponsorships', has won the best paper award at the WAM conference in Montreal. Read More ...
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| Divya Bhaskar celebrates 2 years with Divya Utsav |
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Divya Bhaskar has completed two years in Gujarat, and they are celebrating it with a week-long festival Divya Utsav. Read More ...
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| Sahara One in search of real-life Ranis |
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Have you smiled at adversities and have the courage to take on life? Read More ...
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| BBC nicks Robinson as political editor |
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Nick Robinson is returning to the BBC to take over as political editor, replacing Andrew Marr who is stepping down from the job. Read More ...
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| Prison for Ex-Adelphia Executives |
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John J. Rigas, the former head of the Adelphia Communications cable platform, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Read More ...
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| 'American Idol Underground', the Online Incarnation |
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Fluid Audio Networks, and FremantleMedia announced the launch of the first ever online incarnation of American Idol, 'American Idol Underground'. Read More ...
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| KBC in the numbers game |
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Star India's chief operating officer Sameer Nair cannot contain his excitement. In the first 10 days of the telephone lines being opened for entry to Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) II, the channel received a whopping 1.5 crore calls. Read More ...
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| GCap tips at Radioworks 2005 |
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With Indian radio at the same stage where UK radio was 12 years ago, GCap, had some invaluable tips to share with advertising and media professionals on Monday. Read More ...
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| 1.5 Mn arguments over TV remote |
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TV remotes may just turn out to be the single largest cause of arguments in the world. Read More ...
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| WGA to organisereality TV genre |
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The Writers Guild of America west, WGAw, has embarked on campaign to organize the writers, producers and editors in the reality TV industry. Read More ...
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| Emvie awards on June 23, Ad Club Mgmt changes |
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The Advertising Club Bombay is to present the most coveted media awards, the Emvie awards, at a ceremony to be held on June 23 at the Taj Lands End in the city. Read More ...
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| Kalpana Bansal is the E V-P at Mudra |
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Mudra has appointed Ms Kalpana Bansal as Executive Vice-President and Head of Leadership, Learning and Change (LLC). Read More ...
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| NBC upfront Ad Sales drops |
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NBC's upfront ad sales have been completed, with commitments down about $900 million from last year to $1.9 billion. Read More ...
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| All3Media acquires Mersey TV |
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All3Media has reached a deal to acquire Liverpool-based Mersey Television Company, the outfit behind the Channel 4's youth-targeted soap Hollyoaks and the BBC's tween/teen drama Grange Hill. Read More ...
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| John Medeiros is the new new V-P of CASBAA |
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Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia, CASBAA has appointed John Medeiros as vice president for government relations and regulatory affairs. Read More ...
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| Jarl Mohn joins MobiTV as Dir. |
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In a move that signals the potential of the mobile television category, Jarl Mohn, known as Lee Masters, has joined the board of directors of Idetic, the company that created MobiTV(R), the world's leading television network for mobile phones. Read More ...
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| Radio, cable go ga-ga over M&A |
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A flurry of assets for sale in the US radio and cable sectors and the potential that more may soon land on the block should keep shoppers for mid-sized media properties occupied this summer. Read More ...
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| Promax&BDA 2005 to Kick-Off Today |
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As PROMAX&BDA, which opens its doors this week from June 21 to June 23, at New York's Marriott Marquis, will have an unparalleled lineup of exhibitors, speakers and sessions. Read More ...
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| Echostar names Neuman as new president |
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EchoStar Communications Corporation announced that it has appointed Michael A. Neuman as president and chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations. Read More ...
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| Zee's film will not star Deol & Khan |
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Zee TV will not be keeping its promise it made to the winners of the 'India's Best - Cinestar Ki Khoj' that was held early this year. Read More ...
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| Sahara faces competition in bid to sponsor India XI |
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Sahara today seems synonymous with the Indian cricket team. Read More ...
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| India beats China in talktime |
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Indians beat the Chinese, in the cellular talktime. Indian speak for 330 minutes per month on an average, compared to 227 minutes per month by the Chinese. Read More ...
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| Google plans PayPal rival |
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Google is preparing an online-payment system that would compete with PayPal, according to an online retailer who has been approached by Google to take part in the effort. Read More ...
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| British farmers launch a campaign against "couch potato" |
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British farmers have launched a campaign against the phrase "couch potato" to save the much-maligned vegetable. Read More ...
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| Productivity enhanced by Timecard |
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Many new cellphones come so tricked out with extra features that devising reasons to use them all can be quite a chore. Read More ...
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| No TV contract for Miss America |
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In any other year, Miss Delaware Becky Bledsoe would be making her travel plans. Read More ...
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| Paris' mom to host NBC's reality show |
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Paris Hilton's mom, Kathy, is entering the reality TV realm with her new NBC show, 'I Want To Be A Hilton'. Read More ...
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| Heinz scoops up HP sauces |
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H.J. Heinz has agreed to buy Danone's UK-based HP Foods business and Lea & Perrins sauce divisions from France's Groupe Danone for $852 million. Read More ...
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| Nick orders more episodes of Nelvana Series |
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Nickelodeon has ordered 20 new episodes of Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends, a co-production of Nelvana and Absolute Pictures in association with Callaway Arts & Entertainment. Read More ...
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| Apax eyes Entertainment Rights |
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Apax Partners, which recently completed its acquisition of HIT Entertainment, is mulling a Ł200 million bid for Entertainment Rights, Media reports indicate. Read More ...
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| 18 ads shortlisted at Cannes |
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The First shortlist for four categories at 52nd International Advertising Festival has been announced. Read More ...
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| MTV Networks acquires Neopets.com |
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MTV Networks has acquired the online youth community Neopets.com, where members create and care for 'virtual pets'. Read More ...
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| Sony & Warner in a game agreement |
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>Sony Corp.'s Sony Online Entertainment, SOE and Time Warner's Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WBIE have announced exclusive long-term licensing agreements. Read More ...
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| Qatar Airways to have live onboard television |
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Qatar Airways is set to become the first international airline to install live onboard satellite television as part of a $ 100 million agreement with German company Lufthansa Technik. Read More ...
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| Disney channels launched in Cambodia |
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Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel have been launched in Cambodia, following rollouts in Palau, Thailand and Vietnam in the last six months alone. Read More ...
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| Delhi HC allows telecast of 'Time Bomb' |
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The Delhi High Court today dismissed the Fox's request to grant an injunction regarding the telecast of Zee TV's big budget primetime weekly 'Time Bomb'. Read More ...
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| BBC may face investigation from OFT |
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The BBC may face an investigation from Office of Fair Trading competition, OFT, if the UK government concerns over the commercial activities. Read More ...
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| BSkyB to launch Internet TV, to lock rivals |
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BSkyB today announced its plans to launch an Internet Television, movie and sports download service this year. Read More ...
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| Zone Vision acquires Horror Channel |
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Zone Vision Networks has expanded its portfolio of thematic cable and satellite networks with the acquisition of the U.K.'s The Horror Channel Read More ...
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| Jane Millichip is the New MD of South Pacific Pictures |
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South Pacific Pictures, the largest film and television production outfit in New Zealand, has appointed Jane Millichip as managing director, effective October 1. Read More ...
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| Crest Animation to partner with ME & LGFE |
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Crest Animation Studios and its wholly owned US subsidiary, RichCrest Animation has partnered with Mainframe Entertainment (ME) and Lions Gate Family Entertainment (LGFE) to create the feature film. Read More ...
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| Channel wars move to political turf in TN |
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The channel wars in Tamil Nadu, hitherto restricted to the television screens, are now being fought in courts and corridors of power. Read More ...
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| Soccer TV Rights high for grabs |
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Despite a seizable following in India, football has not been able to attract broadcasters and marketers as much as other sports like cricket does. Read More ...
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| Our Television Dads are the Strongest |
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From the days when he held our little fingers, to the days when he went about patting us on our back, to that friendly punch phase... Read More ...
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| LA Times readers can now write editorials |
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Readers no longer need fume over Los Angeles Times editorials they do not like, they can rewrite them and post them on the newspaper's website. Read More ...
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| Radio Mirchi to organise Radio Works 2005 |
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India's largest private radio network, Radio Mirchi, is organising Radioworks 2005, a lecture series on 'creativity and effectiveness in radio advertising'. Read More ...
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| NBC Universal to simultaneously telecast 'King Kong' |
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NBC Universal will present an unprecedented motion picture preview "roadblock" as all nine of its networks simultaneously telecast the world premiere of the first trailer for Universal Pictures 'King Kong'. Read More ...
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| Nielsen Media hit by antitrust lawsuit |
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US Television ratings provider erinMedia and TV network ReacTV, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen Media Research. Read More ...
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| Mickey Mouse Club composer Nava dies |
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Jaime Mendoza-Nava, a Bolivian native who composed music for The Mickey Mouse Club and hundreds of movies. Read More ...
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| Indian firm to acquire global TV giant |
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Yet another Indian corporate group is set to conquer the world. Read More ...
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| Zee Sports jumps into fray with no cricket support |
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In India, sports means cricket or nothing, and this has been proved over and over again. Read More ...
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| Govt plans to restrict cross-holding in media |
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A newspaper firm won't be able to hold 100% in a TV or radio company. Read More ...
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| Suit hurdle for 'Time Bomb' |
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The Telecast of Zee TV's upcoming thriller, 'Time Bomb', has hit a hurdle. Read More ...
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| Adobe earnings jump 37 % |
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Adobe Systems Inc. said on Thursday that its second-quarter profits rose 37 percent. Read More ...
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| Morgan turns to TV to examine American life |
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Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has turned his hand to reality television. Read More ...
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| Oprah tops Forbes list of 100 most influential people |
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Oprah Winfrey, has topped the Forbes list of the 100 most influential people. Read More ...
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| 'American Idol' on Star World pulls in 8 Mn viewers |
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More than 8 million viewers in the surveyed markets of India, Singapore, Mega Manila tuned in to 'American Idol' on Star World during its run. Read More ...
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| Alex Kuruvilla quits MTV |
Alex Kuruvilla, MTV India Managing Director and senior vice-president, MTV Networks Asia has resigned today. Read More ...
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| TV Today Net Profit at 6.61 Cr. |
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TV Today has posted a net profit of RS 6.61 Crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005. Read More ...
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| Rukin Kizilbash is now VP Ad Sales, Taj TV |
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Taj Television India has promoted Rukin Kizilbash as Vice President - Advertising Sales. Read More ...
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| Dentsu Marcom wins Jaypee Group of Hotels A/C |
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The Delhi office of Dentsu Marcom, has won the advertising account of Jaypee Group of Hotels. Read More ...
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| AFC pacts $ 200 million deal with WSG |
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The Asian Football Association (AFC) has signed an agreement worth over 200 million US dollars with Sports marketing firm World Sport Group (WSG), securing the financial future of Asian football until 2012. Read More ...
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| Zee says new serial can draw big ad premium |
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Zee Telefilms Ltd. will charge a "substantial premium" for advertisements in its soon-to-be launched serial 'Time Bomb 9/11', said Tarun Mehta, vice president-marketing, Thursday. Read More ...
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| Sun Network buys 'Dinakaran' |
The Kalanithi Maran promoted Sun Network has buyed the No. 3 Tamil daily 'Dinakaran', promoted by late KP Kandasamy. Read More ...
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| Indians read the most in World |
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Indians have been declared the world's most avid readers, on an average spending 10 hours and 42 minutes every week with some form of the written word. Read More ...
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| Maruti objects On Hyundai Ad |
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Its Car Wars Time. Maruti Udyog Ltd, has objected to an advertisement brochure which promotes Hyundai Motors flagship brand, the Santro Xing. Read More ...
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| Mumbai girl advances to Canadian Idol |
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Devika Mathur, an Mumbaiite who migrated to Canada last year, is the only South Asian to advance to the top 32 as the third season of Canadian Idol is ready to make waves. In Mumbai she worked as a radio jockey. Read More ...
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| Rajshri forays into regional market |
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Rajshri Productions will now venturing into regional cinema with Oriya and Bengali films. Read More ...
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| Lintas bags Tourism Ministry account |
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Lintas Integrated Marketing Action Group, IMAG has been empanelled by the Ministry of Tourism for a period of three years, in a pitch contested by most leading agencies in the country. Read More ...
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| Shantonu Aditya appointed as CEO of Sahara One |
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Shantonu Aditya has been appointed as the Chief executive officer of Sahara One. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy's Kunal Sinha wins WPP Atticus Grand Prix again |
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O&M India Discovery Vice-president, Kunal Sinha has won the top honour in WPP Group's annual Atticus awards for original published thinking in the marketing services for the second time. Read More ...
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| Lowe wins creative duties of the Coal & Oil Group |
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Lowe India has added the creative duties of the Coal & Oil (C&O) Group, the fuel management company based out of the UAE. Read More ...
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| Government okays FII in print media |
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The Indian government today formally okayed FII investments in print media, the cabinet has okayed Facsimile Editions of foreign newspapers, but Indian editions of foreign newspapers will not be permitted. Read More ...
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| Zee Bangla to air 'Verdict 2005' |
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Zee Bangla, the Bengali entertainment channel willair Kolkata election 'Verdict 2005'. Read More ...
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| Television channels beat movie houses, content providers |
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Stocks of television channels, including NDTV and TV18, have performed better on the bourses than some of their moviemaking counterparts such as Balaji Telefilms, Padmalaya Telefilms and campaign Ltd. Read More ...
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| On Screen Smoking banned from Oct 2 |
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has decided to impose the On Screen Smoking ban in films and television serials from October 2 instead of August 1 as earlier desired by the Health Ministry. Read More ...
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| DD breaks frustrate board chief |
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Commercial breaks at important junctures of cricket matches is one aspect that Doordarshan viewers have long been complaining about. Read More ...
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| Pop goes the glory, Jackson needs a hit |
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Even before being tried on child molesting charges, Michael Jackson was mired in a declining musical career and a thicket of financial woes. Read More ...
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| SBS takes Full Ownership of Prima TV |
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SBS Broadcasting has taken 100-percent ownership of Prima TV in Romania with the acquisition of the remaining 14-percent equity stake for 2.2 million euros. Read More ...
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| Destiny's Child announces split on MTV |
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The multiplatinum group is splitting up. Read More ...
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| Asianet to air 'Cellucom Voice of Arabia' reality |
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Thousands of aspiring Malayalees in the Middle East will exhibit their singing talents in their quest to become the 'Cellucom Voice of Arabia' Read More ...
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| Mobile phones could damage male fertility |
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Carrying a mobile phone in a pocket or on a belt damages men's fertility, experts warn. Read More ...
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| Electronics major Philips to focus on R&D |
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Electronics major Philips India Ltd, a part of Royal Philips B.V. of the Netherlands, will be expanding its research and development initiative in India. Read More ...
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| Viacom ready to split operations |
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US media giant Viacom announced on Tuesday that its board has approved a plan to split the company's high-growth cable programming units from its broadcasting operations. Read More ...
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| Ministry of Tourism empanels 15 agencies |
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The Indian Ministry of Tourism has empanelled 15 creative agencies for marketing and promotion for the 'Incredible India' campaign. Read More ...
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| Scooby Doo is all set for his big screen debut |
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The story of "Scooby-Doo", based on the longest continually running cartoon series in television history. Read More ...
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| Jackson released of all 10 Child Abuse Charges |
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Pop star Michael Jackson was found not guilty of child molestation, conspiracy and other counts. Read More ...
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| Mid Day reporter detained |
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A 'Mid Day' reporter who asked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister RR Patil for a job, was detained here today. Read More ...
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| Fashion guru detained |
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Fashion guru Prasad Bidappa was detained in Dubai after two grams of marijuana was found in his baggage. Read More ...
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| Digital TV grows 60% of UK households |
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Ofcom, Office of Communications, has come out with a 'digital television update' for the first quarter of 2005. The report analyses data provided by the main digital television platform providers. Read More ...
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| Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable top TV dad |
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Cliff Huxtable, who played by Bill Cosby in "The Cosby Show," is the all-time top TV dad, according to a survey of U.S. adults commissioned by TiVo. Read More ...
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| BBC Worldwide profits up 50 per cent |
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BBC Worldwide has published its 2004/05 Annual Review, with record profits of Ł55 million, a 50 percent gain on last year. Read More ...
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| CN to host world television premiere of Vikram Betal |
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The classic tale of the courageous and judicious King Vikramaditya and the clever ghost, Betal. Read More ...
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| Intel Corp. to enter IPTV with Shanghai Media |
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World's largest chip-maker, Intel Corp., has signed a MoU with Shanghai Media Group, China's first officially licensed operator of Internet protocol television (IPTV) services. Read More ...
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| Shaw Wallace acquisition completed |
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McDowell and Company has informed BSE that the UB Group has completed the acquisition of Shaw Wallace together with its subsidiaries and associates following a financial closure. Read More ...
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| P&G cuts commitments to TV ads |
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Procter & Gamble Company, P&G is sharply cutting how much it commits in advance to buying television commercials next season. Read More ...
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| Govt. clears Bloomberg, Jagran proposals |
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The Foreign Investment Promotion Board, FIPB has cleared the New York-based Bloomberg's foreign investment proposal. Read More ...
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| Businessworld claims to be the fastest growing daily |
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Businessworld is taking definitive strides this year – having proved it on the ABC, IRS counts, the case is stronger now with NRS 2005 results. Read More ...
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| Japan 'racial' ad withdrawn |
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A Japanese cosmetics maker has withdrawn a television commercial featuring black men and a dreadlocked chimpanzee after criticism that it was a racial slur. Read More ...
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| Rajnath Kamath to join Broadcast News |
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Rajnath Kamath, Vice-president -Ad Sales, NDTV Media, has called it a day and decided to move to Broadcast News, as Director-Sales. Read More ...
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| Coke launches Sprite Ice in India |
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Coca-Cola India Inc has launched a new fizzy drink, Sprite Ice, in India, which the company hopes will deliver a booster shot to its Sprite. Read More ...
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| Nokia, Apple begin work on new browser |
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Nokia is developing a mobile browser for its Series 60 smartphone software in cooperation with Apple Computer Inc. Read More ...
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| What's happening in the DTH Arena |
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It's now official, Space TV the the 80:20 joint venture DTH platform sponsored by Tata and Star TV, which has been cleared by the Government earlier, has decided to begin operations by November this year. Read More ...
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| Mediaedge:cia Merges 3 Agencies |
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Mediaedge:cia, one of WPP's media franchises has merged three of its interactive and direct marketing specialist agencies to form one unit, MEC Interaction. Read More ...
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| US SC rejects challenges to Media Ownership rules |
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals from media companies challenging the constitutionality of TV and radio outlet ownership restrictions. Read More ...
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| MAX to organise Madhuri Dixit festival |
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MAX, is set to bring the magic of Madhuri Dixit to millions of its viewers through a festival under the banner of Madhuri Dixit Festival. Read More ...
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| Hungama TV claims 'Hero' as a Hit |
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Hungama TV's new live action show 'Hero', which went on air on May 30th, is cliamed to be a Hit by Hungama TV. Read More ...
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| World's largest satellite to be launched on July 7 |
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Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has launched the iPSTAR-1 satellite which has arrived at the Arianespace spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and is undergoing preparations for launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket on July 7. Read More ...
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| Channel 7 brings 'Crime Time' Band |
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Channel 7 has brought in a whole new concept in TV programming, 'Crime Time'. Read More ...
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| Satyam Computer bags Invista deal |
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Satyam Computer Services Ltd has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange of getting a multi-milllion dollar contract from Invista which is a global leader in the polymer, intermediates and fibers business. Read More ...
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| rmg david sweeps Outdoor Advertising Awards |
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OAC, India's first Convention & Awards forum for the Outdoor Advertising Industry, came to a resounding close with the Outdoor Advertising Awards 2005. Read More ...
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| Get fresh with Malaika in Pizza Hut's new TVC |
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Pizza Hut the world's largest pizza chain has appointed Malaika Arora Khan as the new face for its recently introduced product, 'Freshizza'. Read More ...
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| Fashion TV head Adams arrested |
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The head of Paris based Fashion TV, Michel Adams has been arrested in Israel. Read More ...
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| ESPN to air Scripps Spelling Bee |
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The 78th Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was held in Washington recently, would be aired on ESPN. Read More ...
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| Govt plans single FDI cap for media firms |
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The government may, in the near future, consider uniform foreign investment limits across different media platforms like newspapers, direct-to-home (DTH) television and radio. Read More ...
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| Cola sales fall flat over price hikes |
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Dropping the Rs 5 affordability strategy has taken the fizz out of cola sales this summer. Read More ...
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| Watching TV closely does not affect eyes |
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It was more than 70 years ago that television sets first went on sale in the world. Read More ...
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| Nepal lifts ban on Indian News channels |
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Nepal's royal government has allowed cable news channels from India to resume services here, five months after they were ordered to stop, officials and news reports said on Sunday. Read More ...
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| New technology gives actors close-ups fear |
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Cap Lesesne, a New York plastic surgeon, hears from a lot of women worried about ageing. Read More ...
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| AB Corp ties up with UTV |
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Amitabh Bachchan's AB Corp has tied up with UTV for movie productions. Read More ...
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| SRK, Rani bag top at IIFA; Watched by 400 Mn on TV |
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A Romeo and Juliet romance between an Indian pilot and his Pakistani sweetheart triumphed on Sunday at the Bollywood Oscars awards ceremony held in Amsterdam. Read More ...
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| Of Black, Bucks and Bhaigiri |
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There have been enough deliberations, arguments and thoughts flying around -more opinions against and less for the pronouncement of the soon to be imposed "ban on smoking" on Indian TV and Cinema... Our Health Ministry has finally awoken and decided to take charge... they intend to accomplish not just all their responsibilities, but those of the Culture Ministry and those of the Censor Board too! Read More ...
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| Birthday Boy, Subrata Roy, is all fine |
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Even after Sahara group founder Subrata Roy resurfaced in a televised video Friday, three months after he vanished from public eye, what continues to remain a mystery is the reason for his hibernation. Read More ...
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| Discovery Names Keaveny as New Asia Pacific Chief |
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Discovery Networks Asia has tapped Tom Keaveny as its new executive VP and managing director, effective July 1. Read More ...
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| ESS to air FIFA Cup with Hindi package |
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ESPN STAR Sports, ESS has announced a special Hindi-programming package for the telecast of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005. Read More ...
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| King Khan voted MTV Youth Icon 2005 |
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King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan has been voted as the 'Samsung MTV Youth Icon 2005'. Read More ...
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| Star Parivaar Awards brings million viewers |
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The Vatika Shampoo Star Parivaar Awards 2005, a unique awards which allows viewers to choose their favourite television characters as opposed to actors, has again proven a hit. Read More ...
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| Star Ananda delivers impressive ratings |
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Star Ananda, the newly launched 24 hours Bengali news channel from the Star and the ABP group, has delivered impressive ratings in its first week. Read More ...
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| Yamaha launches new 125 cc Fazer |
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Yamaha Motor has unveiled the electrifying new variants of its popular 125 cc segment bike Fazer, Fazer DX and Fazer LX. Read More ...
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| India's first DTH TV launched |
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With the growing demand for direct-to-home (DTH) service in India, consumer electronics company Oscar has launched a DTH-enabled TV. Read More ...
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| Grammys will be hosted in LA in 2006 |
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The 48th annual Grammy Awards, the music industry's top honours, will be handed out in Los Angeles on 8th February in 2006. Read More ...
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| Picasso to set up two animation campuses |
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Picasso Digital Media, a New Delhi-based company promoted by Maharishi group and Rayudu Vision Media Limited, a Hyderabad-based firm are going to set up set up two animation campuses and production centres, in New Delhi and Hyderabad. Read More ...
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| FCC speeds up digital TV signal deadlines |
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Television viewers who crave the crisp, clear pictures of digital TV got a boost today, when the US government ordered manufacturers to include the technology in all midsize models by next spring. Read More ...
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| Shantonu Aditya moving to Sahara One |
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Shantonu Aditya, President, The One Alliance, has put in his papers and is slated to join Sahara One as Chief Executive Officer. Read More ...
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| Zee TV to revert its time-slot format |
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Zee TV will revert its old format of running daily serials from Monday to Friday, instead of the earlier Monday to Thursday. Read More ...
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| TiVO extends Portable Service |
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A new extension to TiVo Inc.'s portable video service will let mobile subscribers watch pre-recorded television shows on Windows-based handheld devices. Read More ...
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| New Laser technology for the PC mouse |
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After laser-guided missiles, its time for laser-guided mouse. Read More ...
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| Initiative wins Samsonite biz |
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Samsonite, the international luggage
and related travel product brand, has awarded its global media business to Initiative after a comprehensive media agency review. Read More ...
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| Nasdaq, Reuters join hands |
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The Nasdaq Stock Market and Reuters has announced the formation of a new company to help public companies obtain independent analyst coverage. Read More ...
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| Popkorn completes 100 episodes |
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Popkorn, the daily roundup of the latest happenings from the starry world of television, cinema and music has completed its hundredth episode. Read More ...
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| Zee Sports formally launched |
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Zee Network has formally announced its launch of Zee Sports on Wednesday with a promise to be "by, for and of the Indians." Zee Sports will focus on providing multi-genre sports entertainment package to the viewers. Read More ...
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| AFL awards creative duties to Triton Communications |
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AFL Private Limited has awarded the contract for its creative duties to Triton Communications, Mumbai. Read More ...
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| Madison PR wins Dale Carnegie Training Account |
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Madison Public Relations has won the Dale Carnegie Training Account. Read More ...
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| Sony launches 'Sensational Sonu Nigam' |
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Today, Sonu Nigam has become a top-notch artiste be it in Indipop or play back singing for the Hindi film industry. Read More ...
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| NRS 2005: C&S penetration grows 53 percent |
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As per NRS 2005, Television reaches 108 MN homes, up 32% from 2002. Cable and Satellite (C&S) Homes have jumped from 40 MN in 2002 t0 61 MN in 2005, a 53% growth. Read More ...
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| NRS 2005: 'Dainik Jagran' is No. 1 daily newspaper |
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The National Readership Survey, NRS findings by National Readership Studies Council, NRSC are out after a gap phase of two years. Read More ...
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| Reality TV lands to Lanka |
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Reality TV is extending its legs in Asia, Zone Vision Networks which operates Reality TV has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka's first digital satellite network, CBNSat. Read More ...
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| Tom and Jerry may leave China |
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China could ban foreign-made cartoons from prime time television once the quantity and quality of domestic cartoons reach a certain level. Read More ...
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| Disney dissidents trial to push suit forward |
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A Delaware judge has ruled that former Walt Disney Company directors Roy Disney and Stanley Gold can proceed in their lawsuit over the selection process for a new CEO at the company. Read More ...
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| Sprite unleashs 'Ghanta Bajega, Ghanti Bajegi' |
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Unleashing a cool wave this summer, Sprite HAS announced the launch of an innovative "Ghanta Bajega, Ghanti Bajegi", Under the Crown (UTC) consumer initiative. Read More ...
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| Sahara computers to bridge the digital divide |
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With an aim to bridge the digital divide in India, Sahara Computers and Electronics and Sahara India Pariwar, today announced the launch of a wide portfolio of IT products. Read More ...
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| CNN adds Wolf Blitzer in 'The Situation Room' |
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Wolf Blitzer will convene teams of top CNN correspondents and experts on the news of the moment in 'The Situation Room', in the US. Read More ...
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| Konica Minolta ties up with HCL InfiNet |
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Adding a dash of colour to the Indian printer market, Konica Minolta Printing Solutions Asia Pvt. Ltd announced its entry into the Indian market. Read More ...
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| BCCI will not launch TV Channel |
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI has dropped its plan to launch a dedicated cricket television channel. Read More ...
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| ATN Bangla TV flys to Canada |
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ATN has announced to launch one of Bangladesh's finest television channels ATN Bangla TV. Read More ...
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| Advertising Booms and Zooms |
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US Advertisement spending in the first quarter of this year rose 4.4% to $33.5 billion, compared with the same period in 2004, as per a recent TNS Media Intelligence report. Read More ...
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| Star serves notice to Hathway |
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Star India Private LTD has served notices to the Raheja-owned cable distribution company Hathway Cable & Datacom across several cities for nonpayment of cable subscription dues. Read More ...
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| Sahara One says Theatre se Pehle Movies TV par |
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Sahara One Television has announced that it will be airing movies prior to their theatrical release. Read More ...
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| Nimbus buys out World Sport stake in JV |
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Nimbus Communications has acquired the 50% shareholding of World Sport Group in World Sport Nimbus. Read More ...
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| Channel 7 introduces three new shows |
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Channel 7 has launched three new infotainment shows, 'Lakshya', 'Raj-Ki-Niti' and 'Ye Safar hai Suhana'. Read More ...
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| Airtel launches brand new Blackberry |
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Airtel has introduced its Blackberry 7100g business phone model in India for professional customers at an introductory price of RS 19,000. Read More ...
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| Aaren Initiative bags more Tata Indicom circles |
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Aaren Initiative, the outdoor arm of Lintas India's Integrated Marketing Action Group, has been awarded the outdoor business of Tata Indicom's Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh circles. Read More ...
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| TV Land to Celebrate 50 Years of Warner Bros TV |
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Beginning June 11 through June 13th, TV Land viewers will be treated to a 50th anniversary salute to Warner Bros. Read More ...
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| Balaji provokes Notices to its Cast |
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Balaji Telefilms and its Creative Director Ektaa Kapoor have provoked an official circular on the notice board of every set. Read More ...
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| Tushar Shah moving to Disney India, Nina new VP |
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Tushar Shah, the vice-president marketing and communications of Sony Entertainment Television has put in his papers. Read More ...
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| TAM to introduce a new peoplemeter for DTH |
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TAM plans to introduce a new peoplemeter to gauge TV viewership patterns across emerging delivery platforms like DTH and Broadband. Read More ...
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| Tandberg TV and Microsoft sign agreement for IPTV |
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Tandberg Television and Microsoft Corp. today announced that they have entered into a development and cooperation agreement to integrate Tandberg Television's encoding technologies with Microsoft TV's award-winning Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Edition software platform. Read More ...
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| Discovery names Khan VP network operations |
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Former director of technical services at the Australian Caption Centre Patch Khan has been appointed VP network operations at Discovery Networks Asia. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports in a 3 year deal with IHF |
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ESPN Star Sports and Indian Hockey Federation, IHF have signed a three year exclusive telecast deal for all international hockey matches, to be played in India. Read More ...
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| FOXTEL signs 1 Million Mark |
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Australian DTH platform FOXTEL has signed on its one-millionth direct subscriber. Read More ...
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| Viacom Eyes Flextech Channels |
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Viacom said it is interested in acquiring the Flextech cable channels from Telewest Global. Read More ...
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| VH1 & Wilhelmina to produce 'The Agency' |
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VH1 and Wilhelmina blow open the doors to the scintillating world of modeling with a stark look at the lives of these men and women . Read More ...
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| Nokia launches 'Prepaid Tracker' |
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Nokia has launched the Nokia 'Prepaid Tracker', a simple, innovative solution that lets prepaid subscribers effortlessly keep track of their prepaid balance and call expenses. Read More ...
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| Dainik Bhaskar launches 'City Bhaskar' supplement in Jaipur |
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Dainik Bhaskar has launched a 6-page supplement City Bhaskar in Jaipur. Read More ...
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| FICT to invest 30 Cr for tech programs |
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FICT, will be investing RS 30 crores to launch various technical programs in Television technology to envisage the boom in the electronic media industry and to fill the industry gap in terms of technical education in film making and TV technology. Read More ...
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| Raj TV makeover's for the famous suit |
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The Raj Television Network, which was started in 1994 to provide wholesome entertainment has gone to the salon for that famous suit makeover. Read More ...
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| India Today launches 'Scientific American India' |
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The India Today Group has launched the Indian edition of 'Scientific American', the world's foremost and oldest science and technology magazine published since 1845. Read More ...
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| mOne expands service offering |
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M's mOne India has added Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to it's service bouquet by launching mSearch. Read More ...
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| Pepsodent –Shaktiman contest winners announced |
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Pepsodent and Shaktiman, the popular children's serial on Doordarshan announced the 31 winners of the 'Pepsodent – Shaktiman contest'. Read More ...
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| Failed TV show gets new life from Yahoo |
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In two brief runs on broadcast television, the live-concert show Pepsi Smash drew only a modest audience. Read More ...
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| D'damas partners with IIFA Awards, again |
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D'damas today announced its association with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2005 for the second year in a row. Read More ...
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| NRS 2005 findings to be released on June 8 |
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NRS 2005, the world's largest readership survey covering 2,61,000 respondents, has been completed and the findings of the same will be released on June 8 in Mumbai. Read More ...
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| BVITV-AP inks with Star India for Jetix Block |
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Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific, BVITV-AP, has inked a new multi-year agreement with Star India for its Jetix branded block on Star One, which will air from July 2, on Saturdays and Sundays at 1900 to 2000 Hrs. Read More ...
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| Of Extending and Rewarding Parivaars |
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I've lost a dear friend... a good companion whom I spent several evenings with, sipping my favourite Australian Shiraz... a drink this friend had first introduced me to many years ago... but assessing from his final day here on this earth, it seems that with the passing away of Sunil Dutt, not just I, we've all lost a good friend...! Read More ...
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| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 on TV from June 9 |
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Zee TV which is celebrating 10 years of its famous musical bonanza Sa Re Ga Ma Pa by initiating Challenge 2005 will start the televised series from June 9, Thursday and Fridays 10:00 PM. Read More ...
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| HC extends Bar in Balaji - Indus Video Case |
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Balaji Telefilms has requested Indus Video to extend the date of the video release of the film 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' till June 16, saying the movie was acknowledged as a 'hit'. Read More ...
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| Sun TV's 'Metti Oli' to wind up |
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Sun TV's 'Metti Oli', one of the longest running daily soap on the channel, will wind up on 17 June. Read More ...
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| MTV to launch a new brand, FLUX |
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MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc has announced on Friday that it will launch a new brand, FLUX, on June 30. Read More ...
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| NIIT decides to retain Contract Advertising |
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NIIT has decided to retain Contract Advertising after four months of agency pitch. The size of the business is around Rs 15 to Rs 25 crores. Read More ...
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| Shantanu & Nikhil give a quiet sedate nature to Big B |
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The young, ambitious and gunning for glory, Delhi designers Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra, have added another feather to their already impressive plumage by giving the Big B. Read More ...
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| BCCI to invite fresh bids for TV rights |
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BCCI today, in its working committee meeting at Kovalam, made clear that fresh bids for TV rights would be invited. Read More ...
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| World's Biggest LCD TV is here |
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Japanese electronics major Sharp said that it will soon begin to sell the world's biggest LCDTV measuring 165 centimetres diagonally. Read More ...
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| Coca-Cola to sponsor Academy Awards on ABC |
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After a seven-year absence from the red carpet, The Coca-Cola Company is back in the spotlight as the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage sponsor of the Academy Awards telecast on ABC. Read More ...
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| Dia Mirza on Star One's Dil Kya Chahta Hai |
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Dia Mirza is going to set the TV screens on fire with her cameo on Star One's Dil Kya Chahta Hai, an urban take on the lives of four friends. Read More ...
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| Grand Prix, Italy-Mugello live on Ten Sports |
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Italy could well be the venue for Valentino Rossi to add another win to his name. Read More ...
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| Zee TV to launch 4 New Shows |
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Zee TV is all set to launch 4 New Shows this June. The shows include Cinevista Productions 'Paalkhi' will be launched on June 13, Ketan Mehta's 'Time Bomb' and Ravi Rai's 'Kasshish' on 20 June. The fourth show 'Rabba Ishq Na Hove', is slated for the last week of June launch. Read More ...
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| Discovery Travel & Living goes Desi |
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Discovery Travel and Living, the lifestyle channel of Discovery Communications, will for the first time air programmes made by Indian producers in November this year. Read More ...
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| Disney appoints Nalavadi as director business development |
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The Walt Disney Company (India) Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Shantanu Nalavadi as Director of Business Development with immediate effect. Read More ...
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| Now, AXN to be launched in Korea |
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In a Bid to establish globally, Sony Pictures Television International, SPTI will launch AXN in Korea this July. Read More ...
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| History Channel to rummage on 'Deep Throat' |
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For more than 30 years the identity of Deep Throat was the best kept secret in America. Read More ...
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| Ted Turner is lamenting the lack, for his project |
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CNN, Cable News Network turned 25 recently, CNN founder Ted Turner is very proud of the network he founded 25 years. Read More ...
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| Samsung aims for leadership in Mobile Convergence |
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Digital technology leader, Samsung India today announced its Vision of becoming a Mobile Convergence leader in India, with product design, technology leadership and innovative marketing forming the pillars of its strategy for achieving its Vision. Read More ...
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| Hathway extends Cable Internet to Mysore |
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Hathway Cable & Datacom on Thursday launched its broadband Internet services in Mysore. Read More ...
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| Natwar Singh & Salman Khurshid on Biography |
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Biography with Diana Hayden will conclude the first month's theme of World Politics, which included international leaders like Pervez Musharraf and Adolf Hitler with an innovative half-hour chat show. Read More ...
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| Paheli to unveil Tanishq's new range |
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Madison's youngest entertainment unit, Mates, has conceptualised and executed a tie-up between jewellery brand Tanishq and soon to be released movie Paheli, staring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee. Read More ...
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| Hathway to telecast 'Cineworld' |
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Channel Guide India has entered into a tie up with Hathway, a major MSO's in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune for telecasting a english movie channel, CineWorld in Mumbai. Read More ...
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| 100 percent FDI for papers and magazines |
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The government on Wednesday increased the cap on foreign investment in Indian companies printing speciality, non-news magazines to 100 per cent from the present 74 per cent. Read More ...
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| Lakshman Rekha for the News Media |
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The Union Minister of Information, S. Jaipal Reddy contemplated that the Centre may set up a media regulatory authority provoked dissenting voices from media personalities on Wednesday in Hyderabad, inaugurating a national level roundtable conference on 'Lakshman Rekha for the News Media'. Read More ...
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| Star World to start 'Oprah Winfrey Show' |
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When the most beautiful woman in the world takes on the most powerful woman in the world, the screen is bound to sparkle! Read More ...
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| MTV to launch Tempo; Caribbean music channel |
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MTV Networks has announced plans to launch Tempo, a new network dedicated to Caribbean music and culture, this October. Read More ...
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| Sony to pay $7 Mn to outgoing bosses |
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Nobuyuki Idei and three other outgoing Sony Corp. executives will receive retirement packages worth a total of about $7 million. Read More ...
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| Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar bags the FAB Awards |
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Dr. Vijay Mallya and Ace Photographer Atul Kasbekar are the Only Indians to win at The FAB Awards 2005. Read More ...
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| Abeer Chakravarty to head Bates in Kolkata |
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Abeer Chakravarty, a veteran consultant for Bates India will head Bates in Kolkata from June 1. Read More ...
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| CNBC's Mini Menon moves to Times news channel |
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CNBC-TV18 anchor Mini Menon has switched over to Times Global Broadcast Co.'s English news channel which is slated or launch later this year. Read More ...
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| Wipro names Jessie Paul as Chief Marketing Officer |
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Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Limited has announced the appointment of Jessie Paul as Chief Marketing officer, Wipro Technologies. Read More ...
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| Non Traditional Financing for Silver Screen on an upswing |
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Non Traditional Financing like private equity from individuals and corporate's of Hindi films in on an upswing, and the trend is expected continue, helped by the entry of new directors. Read More ...
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| Star Ananda officially on Air |
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The Star Group's Media Content & Communications Services India Pvt. LTD, MCCS, has officially launched a 24-hour news channel in Bengali called Star Ananda. Read More ...
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| Kids channels battle it out for eyeballs this season |
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IT'S celebration time for kids. Read More ...
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| Govt bans Smoking scenes on Films, Television |
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The Central Government has imposed a ban on smoking scenes in television and in movies. A high-level screening committee has been set up to look into the issue of surrogate advertising, Union health minister Ambumani Ramadoss said on Tuesday to mark World No Tobacco Day. Read More ...
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| Max signs Sehwag as ambassador |
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MAX, the premium movies and special events channel, has signed Virender Sehwag as its brand ambassador. Max already has Kapil Dev to its rota. Read More ...
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| AXN launched in Switzerland |
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Sony Pictures Television International's (SPTI) action oriented channel AXN channel has been launched in Switzerland on Cablecom's digital plus tier. Read More ...
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| Apurva Purohit quits Zoom |
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Apurva Purohit COO of the Zoom Television has decided to Quit the non-fiction lifestyle and entertainment channel. Read More ...
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| Mystery shrouds TV icon's death |
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In February, Shaima Rezayee was a rising star on Afghanistan's equivalent of MTV and adored by young hip Afghans. Read More ...
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| Cannes Lions recives more than 22,000 entries |
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The 52nd Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival has received 22,101 entries compared to 18,705 entries last year. An overall increase of 18 percent versus last year. Read More ...
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