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Time Warner President-Chief Operating Officer Jeff Bewkes today gave a glimpse of how AOL might look under incoming CEO Randy Falco. Speaking at the annual UBS media conference, Bewkes said that Falco would prioritise communications, such as improving e-mail, a greater emphasis on video and social networking, and the possibility of a big acquisition to bolster traffic to the portal. Advertising.com

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:11 AM

In a refreshing role reversal, it is the guy who brings in the chai as the girl sizes him up. Then, he goes as far as to exhibit his singing and dancing skills to her family. Finally, she approves of him. Revolutionary and tongue-in-cheek, the ad depicts that the on-screen avatar of the New Age Woman has finally come a full circle, what with fairness creams giving it its due.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:08 AM

Premjeet Sodhi, President, Initiative, Lintas Media Group, says the problem faced by consumers of media research is a lack of open systems. The choice one gets is whether one wants to buy the product or not. There is not much scope for breaking up the total solution and buying components from across vendors. This is the era of plug-and-play but our media research providers are not ready to divide their systems.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:07 AM

Sunil Khanna, former CEO of DishTV, has joined Anil Ambani promoted, yet-to-be launched, DTH service, Reliance Bluemagic as CEO. The appointment has been confirmed by both Khanna and Rajesh Sawhney, President of Reliance Entertainment.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:06 AM

Santosh Sood, Chief Strategy Officer, Rediffusion DY&R, has put in his papers. Sources close to the development confirmed the news and said Sood ends his stint with Rediff on December 31, 2006.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:05 AM

Percept Holdings and Aegis Media have decided to part ways and restructure Carat Media India, PDM India and Posterscope India. Percept will have 100 per cent ownership of PDM India and Posterscope India minus the brand name. Aegis will have 100 per cent ownership of Carat India.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:04 AM

The who's who of corporate India gathered in Mumbai to felicitate the business leaders of India at the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) on December 7. The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on Infosys chief Narayana Murthy, while Dhirubhai Ambani entered the Hall of Fame.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 8, 2006 9:03 AM

Innocean Worldwide, the in house creative agency of Korea's Hyundai Motor Corporation, completed first year of operations in India on December 7. The agency celebrated the occasion by unveiling its global strategic planning model, 'The Insight Stimulator'.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:02 AM

Clear Channel Communications, which entered India through a buyout of the More Group of Companies, has chalked ambitious growth plans for the coming year, especially its two business divisions – the Asset Management Division and an outdoor specialist agency.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 9:00 AM

Walt Disney India has announced another mega event to reach its TG. Following Disney Magic where Disney characters like Mickey and Mini Mouse were seen in India, it is now the Power Rangers' turn to thrill Indian kids. Stars from Power Rangers-Dino Thunder would be performing live in India in January 2007.

Noor Fathima Warsia Dec 8, 2006 8:58 AM

Radio Mirchi is ensuring that its listeners get to go places, literally. In keeping with its latest marketing strategy, the FM channel has tied up with Singapore Tourism Board for a contest wherein eight lucky Mirchi winners and some RJs have been flown to Singapore.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 8, 2006 8:56 AM

In order to create a buzz around the Premier Hockey League 2007, ESPN-STAR Sports has roped in some popular names from movies and sports as brand ambassadors. There will be individual team ambassadors, who will participate in events concerning their respective teams, as well as the official brand ambassadors for their particular sides.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 8, 2006 8:55 AM

Television Eighteen India Ltd has informed the BSE that Ambit, Web18 and Centurion Bank of Punjab had announced a partnership to pursue stock broking business with a strong Internet presence in India. The venture will be the first of its kind with three domestic players coming together to capture the fast brokerage market.

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 8:53 AM

Infomedia India has launched 'T3', an international gadget magazine in India. The Indian edition of 'T3' is published under a licensing arrangement with Future Publishing, UK's special interest publishers, and is the 23rd international edition of 'T3'. A monthly title, T3 has been priced at Rs 100.

Noor Fathima Warsia Dec 8, 2006 8:52 AM

Zee Network's new entity, Wire and Wireless India Ltd (WWIL), has announced the launch of a new digital cable service, GalaxZee. With the deadline of CAS implementation in notified areas approaching fast, WWIL has come up with various set-top boxes as well as new wireless cable services for TV viewers.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 8, 2006 8:50 AM

<p align=justify>TV effectiveness is declining, but at the same time this whole debate on 30-second TVC dying is really exaggerated in the Indian context. TV is growing in India, but the reality is that the consumer is looking away from TV because of the options she has today. We haven't reached the levels of the UK and the US, where TV is innovating quickly because of growing technologies. Technology in India is growing, but it is still on a very small base.</p>

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2006 12:00 AM