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Discovery Networks International on Wednesday announced the integration of its India and Asia businesses. Effective July 1, Rahul Johri, SVP, Advertising Sales, Discovery Networks India, will assume management responsibility for India as SVP and Country Manager, reporting to Tom Keaveny, EVP and Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia. Following this transition, Deepak Shourie, EVP and Managing Director, Discovery Networks India, will move into a new role as Advisor, Corporate Affairs, India for the company.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 3:34 PM

Xerox Corporation on Tuesday announced the global launch of eight mono printers and MFPs for the first time in India, ahead of the rest of the world. The global launch, which has been kicked off from India, would be rolled out subsequently in 162 countries and underlines India as a strategic destination for Xerox Corporation.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 9:28 AM

The spirituality of Sufi music and the benefits of Citibank’s Metro Credit Card, a new TVC created by Publicis Ambience seamlessly blends the two. Publicis’ Prasaana Sankhe and Ashish Khazanchi have worked on the TVC, while Film Farm Productions’ Arun Gopalan has directed the commercial.

Tasneem Limbdiwala May 21, 2008 9:24 AM

Radio City has launched its new campaign, ‘Baaki Shor Machaayein, Radio City Music Sunaaaye’ with an aim to champion the cause of music. The campaign also claims to instantly draw a well-defined line separating noise from music.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 21, 2008 9:23 AM

According to Michael Eisner, story-driven online content is the next big app. "YouTube is to the Internet what a Nickelodeon is to the movies. It's the preliminary installment of what is to come," he said. So what is to come? "Great, creative storytelling."

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 9:02 AM

Nokia is planning to launch around 40 new green phone models this year — each comprising biodegradable components that can be easily recycled.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 9:00 AM

<b>SPORT:</b> It plans to take the tournament to the Gulf and also rope in film stars to play In order to counter the heat generated by the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) launched by BCCI, the rebel cricket body — Indian Cricket League (ICL) — is all set to take its tournament outside the country.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:59 AM

Coca-Cola India has launched the 2008 edition of Limca Book of Records. The 19th edition showcases over 10,000 feats and has, for the first time, been released in Hindi as well. More language editions are on the cards. This apart, 2008 being an Olympic year, Coca-Cola has joined hands with FICCI to felicitate four Indian Olympians.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:45 AM

Umpire Brent Billy Bowden of New Zealand, one of ICC’s Top 3 cricket umpires and known all over the world for his crooked finger dismissals and unique umpiring style, will now be seen in a new role – a model.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:44 AM

Digital pay TV technology solutions provider NDS is further strengthening its presence in India with the opening of a new sales and support office in Delhi. NDS already has an office in Mumbai and an R&D centre in Bangalore.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:43 AM

While women’s fashion always gets extensive coverage, men’s fashion somehow gets overshadowed. Not any more. NDTV GoodTimes is all set to premiere a new show, ‘Cracking the Code’, which aims to put the spotlight on men’s fashion. The six-part mini-series will premiere on May 23 at 9:00 pm and will air on Fridays.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:42 AM

Bates 141 Kolkata has bagged the creative duties for Axiom Estates following a multi-agency pitch involving JWT, Grey and Lowe, besides Bates 141. Axiom Estates has become one of the largest providers of India property services to NRIs globally. Initiative Media has been handling the international media business for Axiom Estates.

exchange4media Kolkata Bureau May 21, 2008 8:41 AM

Channel Guide India Ltd is all set to launch its new channel Just TV Punjabi in mid-June this year. Just TV Punjabi is targeted at the Punjabi speaking belt. In the first phase, the channel would be launched in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Delhi.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:38 AM

Jagran-18 Publications Ltd, the joint venture between TV18 and Jagran Prakashan, has appointed Sanjay Bhatla as National Sales Head. Bhatla moves from the Bhaskar Group, where he was Senior General Manager, Sales.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 21, 2008 8:38 AM

In keeping with its plans to expand in West India, DNA is launching its Jaipur edition in the first week of June. This is the second edition launched in 2008, the first being the Pune edition in January. Confirming the news, KU Rao, CEO, Diligent Media, which publishes DNA, said that the print run would be upwards of 40,000 copies.

Tuhina Anand May 21, 2008 8:37 AM

H Vasanthkumar, a Congress MP and owner of Vasanth & Co, one of India’s largest consumer durable retailers, has launched a 24-hour Tamil general entertainment channel Vasanth TV. The channel formally went on air from May 19.

exchange4media Chennai Bureau May 21, 2008 8:36 AM

The team of Tanika Jalan and Rashi Goel from Media Direction, the specialist media services group of RK Swamy BBDO, has won the competition to represent India in the International Young Lions Media Contest at this year’s Cannes Advertising Festival. The AAAI had conducted the Young Lions Media Competition 2008 with the support of The Times of India Group.

e4m Desk May 21, 2008 8:35 AM