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FMCGs majors outpace international mkt in FY06
The hype about international markets being key growth drivers for FMCG companies is belied by hard figures. In the last quarter of FY06, the growth in the domestic market of home-grown FMCG majors such as Dabur and Marico has outpaced their growth in the international market.
Mobike makers rev up launches in entry-level segment
Motorcycles manufacturers are scrambling to unlock value at the bottom of the bike pyramid. The reason is not hard to find as the entry-level segment currently constitutes 100-110 cc mobikes accounting for 70 per cent of the total motorcycle sales in India.
Compaq Presario eyes holidayers with roadshows at popular hill stations
Holidayers heading out to the hills to escape the summer heat can expect a fun treat awaiting them. Hewlett-Packard India has rolled out an innovative holiday promotion on the Compaq Presario range of desktops and notebooks – ‘Ye Lamhe Shahrukh ke Saath (Magic Memories with Shahrukh)’.
Pentair ad cleared by Bangalore High Court, company to focus more on BTL activities
Bangalore High Court has quashed a plea by Eureka Forbes water solutions company seeking to restrain Pentair Water India Pvt Ltd from publishing a particular advertisement, which it considered as ‘defamatory’ against its Aquaguard product.
India’s first D-Cinema releases at Sathyam Cinemas; Real Image to send movies via satellite soon
India’s first D-Cinema release is the Tamil movie ‘Pudhuppettai’, at the Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai. Real Image Media Technologies, the company that has conceived and developed Qube Cinema in India, is looking to start digital satellite transmission of movies to cinema halls from its next release, ads included.
LG unveils new website on cricketer rankings
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the best of them all? The answer now lies in not some magical mirror, but the official website of LG ICC Player Rankings, www.lgiccrankings.com. The site allows cricket supporters to compare the ODI careers of the players.
WorldSpace commissions satellite uplink station in Dubai
WorldSpace satellite radio has signed an agreement with Sama Communications, which will commission a new satellite uplink facility in Dubai. The new facility will allow WorldSpace to enhance its satellite radio content delivery and enable live programming from Dubai.
7th IIFA Awards: 480 million viewers expected to watch Live telecast worldwide
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is all geared up for the 7th IIFA Awards, to be held in Dubai between June 14 and June 17. The event will be covered Live by 25 TV channels and 12 radio stations. IIFA expects to attract 480 million eyeballs for this year’s event.
People Group unveils new ad; dream jobs at the click of a button
People Group, a company known for its innovations and for being the first to bring newer concepts to India, has come up with an ad campaign soliciting response through SMS. The corporate ad attempts to bring out the essence of the company and its people, inviting applicants to respond via SMS if they are interested in working with the group.
Motivator bags slew of new accounts; Rajul Kulshreshtha takes charge as Country Head
GroupM’s Motivator has only recently found a place of its own in the media giant’s scheme of affairs. First, Rajul Kulshreshtha has been appointed Country Head for Motivator. Second, the agency has bagged a clutch of new businesses.
Ultra Motors finalizes Capital as creative agency for Rs 15 cr business; PR Pundit is PR firm
Ultra Motor Company of UK, which has announced its entry in the Indian market, has appointed Capital Advertising as its creative agency. The PR mandate has gone to PR Pundit.
IBM’s Sanjay Sharma joins Samsung IT Division as Vice-President
Sanjay Sharma, a former IBM hand, has joined Samsung India as Vice-President of the IT Division from June 1, 2006. As VP, Sharma will be responsible for Samsung’s IT business in India, along with the sales and marketing functions of the company’s IT business in South East Asia.
Sony brings in ‘Vaidehi’ to replace Jassi in the 10 pm slot
With the launch of ‘Vaidehi - Ek aur agni pareeksha’ the 10 pm slot is set to see some action. The new serial from Sony Entertainment Television, which will go on air from June 5, 2006, will compete directly with STAR Plus’ ‘Kahani Ghar Ghar ki’ and Zee TV’s new comedy show ‘Johny Aala Re’.
Sports rights management Co, World Sport Group, forays into India with Mumbai office
World Sport Group, one of Asia’s leading sports rights management company, has set up an office in Mumbai. The India operation sees the Singapore-headquartered business further extend its presence across Asia. The company already has offices in Beijing, Beirut, Hong Kong, Sydney and Tokyo.
Florida-based VDO gives Channel7 a complete makeover ahead of relaunch on June 5
Come Monday and Channel7 will adorn a new look, created by VDO, a PROMAX Gold award winning broadcast design and branding company. The entire on-air environment, including the channel ID, show openers, and on-air graphic packages, have been changed to give the channel a more contemporary look and feel.