Date-wise News

Pitch, the leading marketing monthly from exchange4media Group, is all set for the second edition of the Pitch CMO Summit. The Summit, which will be held in Delhi on November 16 at Hotel Taj Palace, is presented by Star News. The theme this year is ‘Slowdown Superstars’. The Summit will cover the whole gamut of burning marketing issues during rough economic times.

e4m Desk Nov 12, 2009 8:56 AM

Tom Carroll, President & CEO, TBWA Worldwide made his second visit to India post the TBWA Omnicom deal. He had a lot to share when exchange4media caught up with him, about what brings him here, TBWA\India’s operations, plans for 2010 and beyond.

Tasneem Limbdiwala Nov 12, 2009 8:55 AM

Graphisads recently carried out an outdoor campaign for MTNL’s 3G Jadoo service in Delhi and NCR region. This is the first time that MTNL hired an OOH agency in Delhi. Graphisads had bagged the contract following a tender called for it.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Nov 12, 2009 8:30 AM

In television, courtesy clients like Vodafone and HUL, roadblocks are quite common. However, print saw its first ever roadblock deal on November 11, 2009, when all editions and all ad space of The Times of India were taken by Volkswagen. While official numbers were not available, unconfirmed sources peg the spend at over Rs 7 crore.

e4m Desk Nov 12, 2009 8:07 AM

English daily DNA saw the exits of two senior hands earlier today. Ayaz Memon, Editor-at-large, and Ishu Bhalla, Head - Revenues have quit the organisation. Confirming the development, KU Rao, CEO, DNA, informed that he would not be replacing either of the two positions, but has instead reorganised the structure. He also informed that Ayaz Memon would continue with DNA as a columnist.

Noor Fathima Warsia Nov 12, 2009 8:07 AM

United Radio UK on November 11, 2009 announced the launch of its India operations. Big River Radio has merged all its consultancy work with United Radio, however, all products and services for radio will continue to be under Big River Radio. exchange4media spoke to Paul Chantler, Director and Senior Partner, United Radio, on the company’s India plans and also its plans to set up a radio news agency.

Robin Thomas Nov 12, 2009 8:06 AM

In this touching tribute to veteran journalist and writer Prabhash Joshi, who passed away recently, Shashi Shekhar, Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan, recounts the ways in which Joshi had inspired him, his way of thinking and the changes that Joshi had brought to Hindi journalism.

e4m Desk Nov 12, 2009 8:05 AM

Mobell Technology, a Singapore-based mobile phone company is marking its presence in India in partnership with Salora International. With the launch of its first seven models, the company has taken a significant step to woo customers in India. The company is now on the lookout for a creative agency in India.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Nov 12, 2009 8:04 AM