Date-wise News

New Vijay Singh named President, Strategy & Corporate Development, STAR India?blur=25

STAR India has announced Vijay Singh as its President, Strategy & Corporate Development. Singh will report to Paul Aiello, acting CEO, STAR India.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 22, 2007 4:59 PM

NEW  UTV targets youth with 360-degree entertainment brand ‘Bindass’?blur=25

The forthcoming product from UTV-Astro JV that will focus on the youth TG has been named ‘Bindass’. The company implemented three in-depth studies for a closer look at this TG.

Tasneem Limbdiwala Feb 22, 2007 2:00 PM

International: Study: Ad 'Avoider' Demo tracked, profiled?blur=25

Brace yourselves, ad agency folks. Despite the love and pride you feel for your slick 30-second spots, your flashy rich media banners, your brilliant media placement strategies—there are people out there that don’t like your work all that much, and they’ll do whatever they can to avoid it.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:21 AM

LG to launch World Cup special TV?blur=25

LG Electronics, the official global partner of the ICC Cricket World Cup, will be launching a limited edition of official 29 inch colour televisions in India.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:19 AM

Brands seek value tag for looks?blur=25

Having demonstrated its insatiable appetite for global acquisition, India Inc is now flexing its brand muscle. In a bid to display huge intangible value hidden within their folds, scores of companies are putting value to their brands.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:18 AM

CRY launches online marathon to support child rights?blur=25

CRY has recently launched a participatory global online campaign, ‘Race for CRY’, in the form of an online marathon, which is aimed at spreading the message of child rights and championing for the cause.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:17 AM

India TV website to be ready by March?blur=25

India TV that has been in existence for two years now is gearing up to launch its website indiatvnews.com very soon. Till now the beta version of the site was available. The final version of the site will be up and running by the first week of March.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:16 AM

Amrita TV to air Super Star Junior grand finale live on Feb 25?blur=25

One of the most successful reality components on Amrita TV, ‘Super Star Junior’, will be reaching the climax phase this week. The grand finale would be shown live on Sunday, February 25 as three young finalists battle it out for the coveted prize.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau Feb 22, 2007 8:14 AM

Race continues for Britannia Tiger Hungamathon 06-07?blur=25

Britannia Tiger Hungamathon ‘06-07 – the mini marathon organised by Hungama TV is racing ahead. With the event completing three cities, the event has already seen over 90,000 registrations.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 22, 2007 8:13 AM

BBC bid to connect with its listeners?blur=25

BBC’s attempt at connecting better with its Hindi listeners has the leading world channel running a six-week campaign in the North, and with tremendous response.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:13 AM

Mirchi woes couples with Honeymoon plans?blur=25

Radio Mirchi has taken forward its association with the movie ‘Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd’ and ran a contest revolving around honeymoons. The winning eight couples got the opportunity to travel with the stars of the movie.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 22, 2007 8:11 AM

Fair One Filmfare Awards don a new avatar?blur=25

The 52nd Fair One Filmfare Awards, presented for excellence in Hindi cinema, have announced the nominees for 2006. The awards have donned a new avatar this year.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 22, 2007 8:10 AM

Similar sounding stations? Radio Stations defend?blur=25

Further to media planners’ want for differentiated radio content, exchange4media asked the radio stations to share their views on the issue. While almost every station asserted that they are playing the content, the listener wants, the stations are also attempting to create unique content for differentiation.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:09 AM

Brands gear up for a Calypso tango during ICC World Cup?blur=25

Top brands are gearing up for the ICC World Cup that will take place in the Caribbean Islands this March. While Hutch, LG, Nike, etc., are already geared up as sponsors of the World Cup, PepsiCo India is entering into cross-promotional alliances with Microsoft and Adidas.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:08 AM

UTV announces creative pitch for forthcoming youth venture ‘Bindass’?blur=25

With action unfolding on UTV’s forthcoming youth broadcast venture, ‘Bindass’, the production house has announced a creative pitch, inviting agencies to help UTV design a logo and advertising of ‘Bindass’.

Tasneem Limbdiwala Feb 22, 2007 8:07 AM

Grey Worldwide India appoints Mumbai head?blur=25

Grey Worldwide India has announced the appointment of Jishnu Sen as Mumbai Branch Head. He will assume responsibilities for Grey Worldwide immediately and will report to Nirvik Singh Chairman and President Grey Global Group South and South East Asia.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Feb 22, 2007 8:06 AM

GoaFest 2007: Multimedia campaign on the cards for this year's fest?blur=25

GoaFest, the annual advertising festival organised by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), has taken the multimedia route for its promotion this year. The association has already created TVCs and spreading it through viral campaigns along with print and Internet campaigns.

exchange4media Staff Feb 22, 2007 8:04 AM