`Date-wise News`

BAG Films’ Rajat Nigam puts in his papers

Rajat Nigam, Director-Operations in BAG Films & Media Ltd, has put in his papers recently.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 3:44 PM

Pepsi to triple beverage biz in 5 years

Food and beverages major Pepsico is planning to triple its beverage business in the next five years.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 6:10 AM

High-end consumer durable goods to grow by 20 per cent in quantity: FICCI survey

In a survey conducted by the FICCI, the consumer durable goods sector has shown a quantum leap in growth, owing to strong fundamentals of the economy and emerging opportunities, in terms of technological improvements, falling prices due to competition, aggressive and innovative marketing, and declining import tariffs.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 6:08 AM

‘The Good Housekeeping Show 2007’ draws elite crowd

The India Today Group’s ‘Good Housekeeping’ magazine had jointly organised a three-day ‘The Good Housekeeping Show 2007’ in the Capital from December 21-23. The event was targeted at today’s woman who juggles between her professional and personal life.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 6:07 AM

Thrissur and Jodhpur get FM stations in the week gone by

Mathrubhumi Group’s Club FM and Bhaskar Group’s My FM announced the launch of their stations in Thrissur and Jodhpur, respectively, over the last week. While this is the first radio station for Club FM, it is the 14th launch for My FM.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 24, 2007 6:06 AM

Ninth Auto Expo to commence from January 10 in New Delhi

The ninth ‘Auto Expo 2008’, which is being jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), will take place from January 10-17, 2008 in the Capital. The theme this time round will be ‘Mobility for All’.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 6:05 AM

Naukri.com holds first job fair in Delhi on December 22-23

Job portal Naukri.com held its first ever job fair in Delhi on December 22-23, 2007, offering the perfect platform for jobseekers to explore job opportunities. The job fair brought over 2,000 job opportunities from more than 30 corporates, ranging across sectors as diverse as ITeS, IT, finance, manufacturing, banking and telecom.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 6:04 AM

Diamonds are a bride’s best friend: India’s top designers give tradition a haute couture twist

Gold is passé, diamonds are what a bride wants to be adorned in on the most important day of her life. Three of India’s top designers have come up with their vision of the ‘Diamond bride’ in a new campaign for De Beers’ sales and marketing arm, DTC. JWT is the creative agency for the TVC that has been produced by Corcoise Films.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 24, 2007 6:03 AM

Thomson’s Technicolor Services unit in pact with DreamWorks for animation facilities in India

Thomson’s Technicolor Services division has announced an alliance with DreamWorks Animation to set up animation facilities in India. The alliance will leverage Thomson’s recent investment in Paprikaas Animation Studios, a Bangalore-based animation and gaming content provider.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 24, 2007 6:01 AM

FM radio losing sheen due to lack of content diversity: FICCI Radio Forum

Taking stock of the FM radio scene in the country, the FICCI Radio Forum has noted that lack of diversity in content in FM channels is leading to disenchantment among listeners. In a memorandum to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Forum has pointed out that while the radio industry has witnessed rapid growth, there has not been significant growth in listenership numbers.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 24, 2007 6:00 AM

Ajay Ahluwalia appointed Creative Head of VGC

Vyas Gianetti has beefed up its Delhi creative team with the appointment of Ajay Ahluwalia as Creative Director. in Delhi. Ahluwalia, or AJ as he is known among friends and clients, comes on board from Publicis, where he was Creative Director.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 5:59 AM

Innocean’s B Sridhar joins HT Media as GM-Business Intelligence

B Sridhar, former Director-Media Services, Innocean Worldwide, is joining HT Media Ltd as GM Business Intelligence from December 24. He will be reporting to Anand Bhardwaj, Head of Marketing, HT Media Ltd. Sridhar, who has over 12 years’ experience in media planning, would be looking at 360-degree media solutions.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 5:58 AM

Delhi HC injuncts cable operators from unauthorised telecast of the India tour of Australia

The Delhi High Court has ordered in favour of ESPN Star Sports (ESS) as the official broadcaster of the India tour of Australia. This order follows the suit filed by ESS for permanent injunction against cable operators across the country, against unauthorised broadcast of the cricketing event. This order now restrains all cable operators from unauthorised telecast of the event through their cable networks.

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2007 5:57 AM

AAAI, AdClub shake hands for Abbys at GoaFest 2008, industry gives two thumbs up

After two years of rivalry, AAAI and the Ad Club of Bombay have joined hands for a single award for the advertising industry under Abbys. Following this development, the Abbys would be given away at GoaFest 2008. This time there would Media Abbys on April 4, 2008 and Creative Abbys on April 5, 2008.

Rishi Vora Dec 24, 2007 5:56 AM