Not so long ago, it was sachets and small packs that were driving growth across almost all the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) categories. But with the market and consumer evolving, the scenario has changed.
The Kolkata-based Rs 1,000-crore Emami Group, which recently entered the hair care category with its hair dyes, is looking at strengthening its position in the segment with the introduction of colourants, shampoos and potions.
Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, is all set to start a new project called Wikiasari. Slated as a search engine service, Wikiasari aims to take on the likes of Google and Yahoo! in the future. The search engine is expected to be launched in first quarter of 2007.
Now, ISPs and UASL (Unified Access Services License) licensee can provide Internet telephony service in India unrestricted following a Government order. The order comes into effect from January 1, 2007.
Nokia is out to add zing to New Year celebrations with its ‘Nokia New Year’s Eve’, a global music event to be held across five cities – starting from Hong Kong, followed by Mumbai, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, and rounding off in New York. As part of the initiative Nokia is bringing Grammy Award winner Nelly Furtado for the first time to India.
Hutch is following its tagline, ‘Wherever you go our network follows’, to the T. In its latest initiative, the mobile service provider has tied up with Mumbai’s public transport major BEST to provide PCOs on board its buses. The phones installed on them would be coin operated GSM phones, which would function like a PCO.
Nestle India’s Group Product Manager, Roy Cherian, has put in his papers and is set to join Vijay Mallya’s UB Group as Vice-president, Marketing, United Breweries Limited, also referred to as the Beer Division. Sources close to the development said he is expected to join in early January 2007.
Ad volumes of social advertisements during Jan–Nov 2006 saw a 33 per cent jump. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare topped social ads in print during this period. The Government’s share in social ads stood at 93 per cent.
Joy Travels Pvt. Ltd, a Delhi-based travel company, has launched a comprehensive travel portal for the Indian traveler, travelotravel.com. The portal offers good deals in hotel bookings, air travel and car rentals both worldwide and in India. Besides these, the portal also provides attractive offers in travel insurance.
Hartwin Feddersen, Director-Marketing, sees adidas India being in fourth place in Asia by the end of next year. Explaining the positioning and premium pricing of adidas products, Hartwin says that adidas believes that what the consumer really wants is an authentic, stylish and innovative sports brand.