Date-wise News

DNA’s Bangalore edition turned one on December 14, 2009. On completion of a successful first year, John M Kohlhoff, Senior Manager - Marketing, and Head Marketing, DNA Bangalore, spoke to exchange4media about DNA’s experience in IT city and its innovative ways to connect with the young Bangalore audience.
Nitin Pandey Dec 15, 2009 8:42 AM

Stage is set for the Effies Awards 2009 in Mumbai on December 16. This year, the Ad Club of Bombay had received 164, and following the judging process, 33 entries were shortlisted and presented their case studies on December 14. exchange4media takes a sneak peek at some of these case studies.
Tasneem Limbdiwala Dec 15, 2009 8:28 AM

The Gillette Mach3 Shave India Movement saw 2,000 men gather at Mumbai’s Chitrakud Grounds on December 14, 2009, in an attempt to create India’s first shaving world-record for most number of men shaved in a day in the same place. The event is conceptualised by BBDO India.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 15, 2009 7:53 AM

Dabur has appointed Bates 141 and Law & Kenneth as creative partners for two of its brands – Oxybleach and Saka Men’s Bleach – respectively. Industry sources have pegged the combined account size at upwards of Rs 20 crore. Adbur is Dabur’s in-house media agency on the account.
exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Dec 15, 2009 7:52 AM

The Delhi Outdoor Advertising Association (DOAA) organised a meeting between its member outdoor media owners (OMOs) and select advertising agencies in Delhi recently to settle certain intractable issues, including inordinately delayed payments. The meeting was presided over by Mukesh Gupta, General Secretary, DOAA and MD, Graphisads.
Pallavi Goorha Kashyup Dec 15, 2009 7:52 AM

It’s vital for a sector that asks for fairplay on controversial copyright amendments also learns to stop using pirated wares, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari.
Pradyuman Maheshwari Dec 15, 2009 7:51 AM

The IN-Network, the global network of integrated marketing communications agencies, plans to hold its next annual convention in Delhi in 2010 and has roped in Atul Hegde, CEO, Ignitee Digital Solutions, as its board member recently. The convention would address India specific issues and harness marketing opportunities.
Abhishek Chanda Dec 15, 2009 7:50 AM

Having skillfully navigated through the slowdown, Everest Brand Solutions is ushering in the New Year with optimism. At least 11 people at the agency have been promoted across disciplines, amongst several getting increments, rewards and incentives right through.
Pallavi Goorha Kashyup Dec 15, 2009 7:49 AM