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Thomson looks for share in India`s entertainment pie
Consumer electronics major Thomson is scouting for Indian partners through which to enter the post-production business in the country’s entertainment market, said Olivier Lafaye, president of its Asian operations. The company is open to equity participation, a takeover or a joint venture for its Indian operations, he added.
Coke to pump $120 mn in bottling subsidiary
Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH) plans to make a fresh investment of $120 million (Rs 552 crore) in its bottling subsidiary Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB).
Online hotel booking piggybacks on growth of e-ticketing: IAMAI
With more and more people opting for online ticket booking for their travel plans, hotel industry has a world of opportunity opened up for them through possible alliance with online ticketing sites. Moreover, the online medium offers reach, cost-effective and a really targeted audience, says a recent release by IAMAI.
Cannes Lions 2006 to award ‘Media Agency of the Year’; sales promotions and outdoors to get their due
The international advertising festival is ringing in the changes for next year’s awards. A new category for sales promotion, an award for ‘Media Agency of the Year’, and two new categories for film, print and outdoor awards are among the changes that have been announced.
Infinity Capital Ventures acquires Satyam’s 31.6 pc stake in Sify
Sify Ltd and Satyam Computer Services on Thursday announced the acquisition of Satyam’s 31.6 per cent stake in Sify by Infinity Capital Ventures. The new investor, a company controlled by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Raju Vegesna, has also agreed to purchase from Sify approximately 6.7 million newly-issued shares.
Kids channels line up special programmes for Children’s Day.
Children can look forward to a non-stop bonanza on their special day on November 14 with all kids’ channels lining up attractive programmes for the little ones.
Gujarat Samachar’s Kunjesh Parihar joins Ad Space Mart as Managing Partner
Kunjesh Parihar, who recently parted ways with Gujarat Samachar as CEO of the publication, has found his next destination. Parihar has joined Ad Space Mart as Managing Partner from November 2005. He would be working with Ad Space Mart CEO Sanjeev Singhai.
Mudra gets the markets ‘ready for a smart kitchen’ from Prestige
In continuing with its expansion in the domestic appliances segment, and extension of the Prestige brand across kitchen appliances, TTK Prestige recently launched five products, each with a unique selling proposition. And Mudra, the creative agency, seems to have hit the target with the launch campaign for the new products.
INMA conducts its first Global Forum in the Indian market
The International Newspaper Marketing Association (INMA) has spread its wings to the Indian market as well. INMA conducted its first ever global forum in India, in Mumbai, bringing internationally seen newspaper marketing and commercial opportunties here.
Dinamalar launches e-paper; e-commerce to take off before end of 2005
Tamil daily Dinamalar has taken an e-paper avatar, almost 10 years after it went online. The e-paper, to which access is free at present, claims to have recorded 15,000 registrations within 10 days of its launch. The publication is also finalising partners to enter the e-commerce space, which will happen this calendar year.
Deccan Herald, Prajavani go for a ‘sleeker, smarter, trendier’ look
Deccan Herald and Prajavani have been working on a new look to get ‘sleeker, smarter and trendier’. The broadsheets have started circulation in a new size from November 8. Some more action would follow, informed a spokesperson, and on the agenda is an e-paper.
AAAI Day Two: Post-lunch session focuses on the challenges ahead
The future of advertising is bright, but wrought with challenges on the way. This was the message that emanated as Michael Birkin concluded his speech in the afternoon session of the AAAI’s Diamond Jubliee Symposium.
AAAI Day Two: Morning session stresses on the ‘Consumer Power’
The Day Two seminar of AAAI’s Diamond Jubliee Symposium took off from where it had left yesterday. The morning session was inaugurated by renowned author Stefan Engeseth. The topic of this special session was: ONE – A Consumer Revolution for Business and was chaired by Leo Burnett’s Arvind Sharma.
Hyundai to launch its own agency for its creative business by early 2006
In a significant development, Hyundai Motor India has announced the launch of its own agency in India. The Korean automobile major will launch its new agency, christened Innocean, by early next year.