Date-wise News

Dabur launches new ad campaign for Chyawanprash?blur=25

To consolidate its presence in a stagnating Chyawanprash market in the country, Dabur has launched its new advertisement campaign for the product. The advertisements, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Vivek Oberoi, would be run on electronic and print media. The company has set a budget of Rs 10 crore for the campaign this year.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:08 AM

Recova’s second TVC on anti-ageing skin seeks to underline differentiated positioning?blur=25

Recova’s second TVC, which broke recently, attempts to communicate the differentiated positioning of the skin repair product. Paras has a fight on its hands with competition from marketing heavyweights. The company says that the unique product concept and the premium price were being justified through the campaign, while establishing an emotional connect.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:07 AM

Indian Express emerges winner at CRY’s inter-corporate FACT 2005 Quiz?blur=25

The inter-corporate quiz organized by CRY saw Indian Express, Delhi, emerging as winners. The FACT (Free a Child Today) quiz was conducted by ace quizmaster Derek O’Brien.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:06 AM

B.A.G. Films posts 73% increase in net profit in Q2?blur=25

B.A.G Films has turned in impressive results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2005. Sales in Q2 improved by a healthy 118 per cent to Rs 122.6 million. Net profit after tax was higher by 73 per cent at Rs 8.3 million.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:05 AM

“What excites me about the Indian BPO industry is that it’s open to anything, ready to try anything”?blur=25

Rusty Weston, Founding Editor, Managing Offshore, talks about the Indian BPO industry at length, its strengths and challenges, as well as CMP Media’s tie-up with Cybermedia to bring out an outsourcing publication, website and events.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:04 AM

Vaibhav Kumaresh wins ASIFA’s Best Indian Animator Award for Amaron commercial?blur=25

Vaibhav Kumaresh was recognised as the Best Indian Animator for his Amaron Battery commercial from over a hundred entrants at the recently held International Animation Day in Mumbai.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:03 AM

Dish TV celebrates Diwali by slashing price to Rs 3,990?blur=25

In an effort to boost the reach of its DTH service ahead of the proposed launch of Space TV from StarIndia-Tata group, Dish TV has launched a special Diwali offer whereby subscribers can get Dish TV for only Rs 3,990.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:01 AM

Rush hour at Sony: ‘Fame Gurukul’ closes on a high, ‘Dus Ke Dus Le Gaye Dil’ is next?blur=25

Sony’s reality show ‘Fame Gurukul’ has ended on a high note and been replaced by another Fame version, ‘Celebrity Fame Gurukul’, but at present the channel is excited over what is coming next in the slot on November 4 -- ‘Dus Ke Dus Le Gaye Dil’.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 8:00 AM

HT gearing up to launch Dainik Hindustan in Madhya Pradesh in five months’ time?blur=25

After its Mumbai launch, Hindustan Times Group is preparing to take the media battle to the Madhya Pradesh market with its Hindi brand Dainik Hindustan. Though Dainik Bhaskar enjoys a monopolistic position in that market, HT sees ample opportunity for its Hindi offering.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 7:59 AM

IIM-Ahmedabad selects Mudra outfit Digital Branding Solutions to revamp its website?blur=25

Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad has roped in Digital Branding Solutions to redesign its website to bring on a par with global standards and migrate more processes to the web.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 7:58 AM

‘Breaking News’ delivers the numbers for India TV in 9 PM-midnight slot?blur=25

When India TV launched ‘Breaking News’ on October 19, it aimed to redefine live and exclusive news presentation. Anchored by Rajat Sharma and Sudhir Chaudhury for three hours every weeknight, “this show is an act of faith – and a risk” which has delivered as per expectations, says Chintamani Rao, CEO, India TV.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 7:57 AM

C R Mallikarjundas moves out of ATG MCI to Tata Interactive?blur=25

ATG MCI’s C.R. Mallikarjundas has decided to move out of the media discipline completely and has consequently quit. He has moved to Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) division SimBLs.

exchange4media Staff Nov 2, 2005 7:56 AM