Date-wise News

International: TV, Print trigger net searches?blur=25

Traditional advertising plays a key role in prompting consumers to search for merchandise online, according to a study by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association (RAMA) and BIGresearch.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:48 AM

International: YouTube faces challenge?blur=25

In an unprecedented joint offensive aimed at defending the audience of the traditional networks on the Internet, News Corp. and NBC Universal have formed a partnership to launch a Web video distribution channel to challenge YouTube.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:47 AM

Biscuit makers to increase pack sizes?blur=25

A few months after glucose biscuit manufacturers reduced pack sizes to deal with rising input costs, they will once again be increasing the pack sizes.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:46 AM

Dabur plans tie-up with `kiranas`?blur=25

In a bid to increase its visibility and counter the growing number of modern retail outlets, Dabur India plans to tie up with kirana stores on the lines of Hindustan Lever Ltd (HLL)'s 'Super Value Store' programme.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:45 AM

Mobio Networks launches new application for cricket lovers with GPRS mobile phones?blur=25

Mobio Networks has launched Mobio Cricket Centre, a new application on GPRS mobile phones for cricket fans to follow the ICC World Cup 2007. It includes Mobio Cricket Centre-Live! for live scores, and Mobio Cricket Centre-Fantasy.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:44 AM

Fedders Lloyd forays into consumer durable industry as Lloyd?blur=25

The Lloyd range includes air conditioners, microwaves, DVD players and LCD TVs that offer technological innovations with the ‘Lloyd Crystal Wave Technology’

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:44 AM

WorldSpace launches its services in Shillong?blur=25

WorldSpace has announced the launch of its services in Shillong. Specialised channels on rock and pop music have been programmed for young listeners of Shillong.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:43 AM

TNS Reports: Mahindra and Bajaj dealers most optimistic about future?blur=25

Mahindra & Mahindra dealers top list as most satisfied among all passenger cars and UV dealers in the four-wheeler category. Bajaj tops the list in the two-wheeler category. The study revealed that by and large, four-wheeler dealers are more satisfied than the two-wheeler dealers.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:42 AM

One97 Communications launches mobicast and video SMS service in India?blur=25

One97 Communications Pvt. Ltd has tied up with AirChord TeleVentures to launch JuiceUp, a mobile-broadcast application. One97 has also partnered with NMS Communications to launch the first video SMS service in India.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:41 AM

Disney to premiere Sky High on March 25?blur=25

Children have a reason to cheer this weekend as Disney Channel is going to showcase sci-fi movie, Sky High, on March 25 at 11 am. Sky High is directed by Mike Mitchell and stars Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:40 AM

Arc Worldwide appoints KB Vinod as Executive Creative Director?blur=25

KB Vinod has been appointed as Executive Creative Director of Arc Worldwide in India, which was established in 2004 as the main marketing services brand and aligned with Publicis-owned Leo Burnett. He will report to CVS Sharma, Head of Arc Worldwide. Vinod’s last role was Creative Director at Leo Burnett.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:39 AM

Prasar Bharati’s various initiatives on a roll?blur=25

Prasar Bharati is undertaking various initiatives like pilot project for mobile TV service, revamp of their direct-to-home service DD Direct Plus, rolling out of high definition TV, converting the Urdu channel into a 24-hour one, and promoting Indian classics through the various channels.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:38 AM

Big FM Chennai gets new Station Manager?blur=25

Subramanian Shankarnarayanan, Station Head of Big FM, Chennai, has quit. Zarine Jalil Menon, hitherto programming Head, Big FM, North, will succeed him as Station Manager. Menon will be reporting to Lakshimi Sharath, Regional Head and Vice-President, Big FM, South.

Judy Franko Mar 23, 2007 9:37 AM

Ajay Vaishnavi joins Indiatimes as Director-Telecom?blur=25

Ajay Vaishnavi, who was earlier with CellNext Solutions as COO, has joined Indiatimes as Director-Telecom. He will be leading strategy and operations for the telecom business unit.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:36 AM

Free papers rule the roost across the Globe, not shining in India yet?blur=25

Last year was a treat for free newspapers. Free Papers crossed sales of 25 million copies worldwide. And they made it to the World Association of Newspaper’s definitive guide to the industry, World Press Trends. The 2006 Edition argued how “the consumption of free papers is helping to reach new newspaper readers all over the globe” even while many remain concerned at any comparison of free and paid titles.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:35 AM

BEI Confluence Kolkata to handle creative and media duties for hospitality division of Ambuja Group?blur=25

BEI Confluence Kolkata will handle the creative and media communication for the hospitality division of Ambuja Group. The agency will handle the existing business of Ambuja Group, along with the new ventures.

exchange4media Staff Mar 23, 2007 9:33 AM