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Mother Dairy salutes motherhood?blur=25

Mother Diary uses a mix of TV, social media & BTL activities for its new campaign as it moves from the health peg to touch an emotional chord

Shree Lahiri Oct 30, 2012 8:20 PM

Odonil gets a sensory makeover in new TVC?blur=25

While the brand is looking to reposition itself as a fragrance expert, industry experts feel the TVC doesn’t have a long shelf life

Shree Lahiri Oct 20, 2012 9:00 PM

Electronics, jewellery, fashion to buoy e-comm spends?blur=25

Indiatimes Shopping, Crazeal & beStylish are banking on a mix of deals, product line-up & innovation to boost sales in the festive season

Shree Lahiri Oct 18, 2012 8:35 PM

Jabong awards creative duties to Draftfcb Ulka?blur=25

The win comes on the back of a multi-agency pitch that saw participation from about 5-6 agencies. ZO recently won the media mandate of Jabong

Shree Lahiri Oct 16, 2012 8:16 PM

Jabong awards creative duties to Draftfcb Ulka?blur=25

The win comes on the back of a multi-agency pitch that saw participation from about 5-6 agencies. ZO recently won the media mandate of Jabong

Shree Lahiri Oct 16, 2012 8:16 PM

Consumer durables look to rev up sales this festive season?blur=25

While Videocon has a marketing budget of Rs 100 crore for the festive season, Kelvinator is eyeing a 35-40 per cent CAGR over last year

Shree Lahiri Oct 15, 2012 8:52 PM

No media can survive without ads: Experts?blur=25

PHD Chambers of Commerce’s Sandeep Marwah traces the growth of media and how it has emerged as an effective platform for advertisers over the years

Shree Lahiri Oct 6, 2012 11:05 PM

Domino’s moves from ‘functional’ to ‘emotional’?blur=25

Harneet Singh Rajpal, VP – Marketing, Domino’s Pizza India talks about the company's new positioning to create ‘consumer delight’

Shree Lahiri Oct 3, 2012 1:44 AM

Yuvi shares life’s lessons in Birla Sun Life ad?blur=25

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s remarkable comeback on and off the field adds credence to Birla Sun Life Insurance’s latest ad

Shree Lahiri Sep 18, 2012 8:30 PM

Nobody knows what they can do with mobile: Mohit Beotra?blur=25

The Airtel Head of Emerging Business talks about the tremendous opportunity in the m-advertising space & the need for brands to exploit the same

Shree Lahiri Sep 18, 2012 8:27 PM

BMW’s first ‘made in India, for India’ campaign?blur=25

The BMW 3 Series campaign integrates TV, print, digital & OOH advertising with mall activations, road shows and dealership events

Shree Lahiri Sep 13, 2012 10:57 PM

Jabong to announce creative partner in two weeks?blur=25

The brand had called for a pitch in mid August; it saw participation from six agencies

Shree Lahiri Sep 13, 2012 12:45 AM

Lessons in anger management from Century Ply?blur=25

Conceptualised by Bates Kolkata, the ‘Sab sahe mast rahe’ campaign uses a mix of TV, OOH, digital & radio to convey the message of stability & strength

Shree Lahiri Sep 12, 2012 10:07 PM

With an eye on smartphone pie, Sony Mobile rebrands?blur=25

Retail push, youth TG focus, and looking at the tier II & tier III mkts are cornerstones of the rebranding strategy

Shree Lahiri Sep 10, 2012 8:47 PM

Lack of trust, loyalty holding back e-comm: Experts?blur=25

Creating efficient models to increase reach, driving loyalty & building trust are challenges that need to addressed immediately, say experts

Shree Lahiri Sep 6, 2012 9:03 PM

DDB Health & Lifestyle wins Wockhardt account?blur=25

The agency has bagged the creative mandate for Wockhardt, post a multi-agency pitch

Shree Lahiri Sep 5, 2012 10:56 PM

DDB Health & Lifestyle wins Wockhardt account?blur=25

The agency has bagged the creative mandate for Wockhardt, post a multi-agency pitch

Shree Lahiri Sep 5, 2012 8:08 PM

Saluting teachers in an out of the box way?blur=25

Market spend of Rs 1 cr has been earmarked for Teacher’s Touch, an on-going initiative created by Out of the Box for Presidium & Mother’s Pride

Shree Lahiri Sep 5, 2012 8:05 PM

“Regional & national should co-exist, not compete”?blur=25

Sudhir Chaudhary of Zee News, Manish Jha of Maurya TV & Chetan Sharma on the national vs. regional channels debate

Shree Lahiri Sep 3, 2012 9:20 PM

“Indian news TV can be ahead of other Asian countries”?blur=25

The best thing about Indian journalism is the willingness to ask challenging questions to public figures, says Alan Quartly of BBC News

Shree Lahiri Sep 3, 2012 7:40 PM

Go beyond voucherisation in e-comm: Experts?blur=25

While e-commerce business is growing, there isn’t much brand imagery, feel industry experts

Shree Lahiri Aug 31, 2012 7:28 PM

How to make in-film branding a hit?blur=25

Today brands are latching on to films for greater visibility, experts point out some pitfalls to avoid while devising branding plans

Shree Lahiri Aug 30, 2012 8:29 PM

Bloomberg TV goes for shock value for ‘The Outsider’?blur=25

The multi-media campaign created by Triton adopts a contrarian stance & presents the debate show’s host Tim Sebastian as a ‘rabble rouser’

Shree Lahiri Aug 29, 2012 6:19 PM

“Keep the viewer at the centre of decisions”?blur=25

Ashish Bagga, CEO, India Today Group talks about the strategic thinking behind Headlines Today’s growth graph

Shree Lahiri Aug 27, 2012 8:11 PM

ENBA 2012: Jury lays stress on content integrity?blur=25

Over 400 entries have been received for the exchange4media News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) 2012. The final round of judging took place on August 24

Shree Lahiri Aug 25, 2012 9:24 PM

FoxyMoron wins digital duties for L’Oreal Paris?blur=25

The digital medium is a great storytelling platform for a beauty brand, says Manashi Guha of L'Oréal Paris

Shree Lahiri Aug 23, 2012 8:32 PM

HT refreshes brand BrunchQ?blur=25

BrunchQ, the quarterly brand extension of HT’s lifestyle supplement Brunch, has sharpened its focus to help readers in their ‘Quest for Good Life’

Shree Lahiri Aug 22, 2012 10:37 PM

Brands turn Independence Day into sales extravaganza?blur=25

National days such as Republic Day & I-Day have turned out to be bonanza time for consumers. But what is the brand rub-off here?

Shree Lahiri Aug 14, 2012 8:02 PM

“The challenge of competition is not new to print media”?blur=25

IIM Bangalore’s Prof Rishikesha T Krishnan highlights the challenges that print media faces and how it can integrate Internet into its business strategy

Shree Lahiri Aug 10, 2012 7:21 PM

Media’s primary role has to be social: Javed Jabbar, JJ Media, Pakistan?blur=25

Pakistan has a thriving media environment and is witnessing a parallel FMCG economy with MNCs like Nestle, Unilever, etc., says Javed Jabbar

Shree Lahiri Aug 9, 2012 11:55 PM

Bangladesh media struggling with many challenges?blur=25

Matiur Rahman of Prothom Alo, Bangladesh, throws light on the various factors that are holding back the media industry in his country

Shree Lahiri Aug 9, 2012 12:33 AM

AAI to launch monthly lounge magazine?blur=25

The magazine, Airport India, will be launched by Airports Authority of India in September; it will be published by Trendsetter Marketing

Shree Lahiri Aug 6, 2012 8:40 PM

‘Daddy Diaries’ engages young fathers?blur=25

‘Daddy Diaries’, an initiative by Lodha’s New Cuffe Parade, reaches out to young fathers to spend quality time with their children

Shree Lahiri Aug 6, 2012 8:27 PM

Pulp Strategy launches augmented reality mobile app?blur=25

The app adds a new dimension to experiential marketing campaigns and enables adding digital content to printed media

Shree Lahiri Aug 6, 2012 8:26 PM

Bringing to life the Servo brand proposition?blur=25

Created by Draftfcb Ulka, the new ad for Servo shows how everything the lubricant brand from IndianOil touches comes to life

Shree Lahiri Aug 2, 2012 8:38 PM

India is tailor-made for Discovery Kids: Rahul Johri?blur=25

Discovery Networks’ Rahul Johri speaks about the challenge of entering the kids’ genre as well as Discovery Kids’ strong content strategy

Shree Lahiri Aug 1, 2012 9:12 PM

Digitisation can boost revenues of LCOs?blur=25

Exset believes its Digital Monetisation System can change the way cable operators view digitisation

Shree Lahiri Jul 31, 2012 8:49 PM

Marketers need to break through the comfort zone?blur=25

Painting into the future and meeting expectations are mantras for success for experiential industry, says Vahid Mehrinfar of Vahid Associates

Shree Lahiri Jul 30, 2012 8:21 PM

Experiential is changing consumer behaviour?blur=25

Marketers have to work harder to get the message across, stresses Danielle Barclay of TRO Australia, who sees great opportunities in experiential

Shree Lahiri Jul 30, 2012 8:00 PM

Think beyond borders: Pulak Bagchi?blur=25

Cross media ownership should be pro-consumer and pro-investor, says Pulak Bagchi, Vice President, Legal and Regulatory, STAR India

Shree Lahiri Jul 30, 2012 6:59 PM

The future is not gloomy: Shantanu Bhanja?blur=25

Plurality of news has to be maintained, says Shantanu Bhanja, CMO, HT Media, while self-regulation can ensure that people are not misled

Shree Lahiri Jul 28, 2012 9:51 PM

The Ramp returns with Asian supermodel hunt?blur=25

The Ramp has roped in Lawman Pg 3 as the title sponsor, while Deccan Chronicle, Atelier and Barista are the other sponsors on board

Shree Lahiri Jul 26, 2012 9:16 PM

Olympics 2012: Brands drum up national pride?blur=25

When it comes to the Olympic Games, it’s no longer about brands showing ads on TV or displaying one’s logo in the ad; it’s about ‘engaging’ the consumer

Shree Lahiri Jul 25, 2012 8:33 PM

Urdu media faces many challenges: Navin Suri?blur=25

The Chief Editor of The Daily Milap shares that Urdu papers have perfected the art of personalised approach, yet they do not attract marketers

Shree Lahiri Jul 23, 2012 6:48 PM

Market dynamics define growth: Jwalant Swaroop?blur=25

The COO Publishing of Lokmat shares his experience of establishing Lokmat and creating ‘New Maharashtra’, at INK 2012

Shree Lahiri Jul 23, 2012 6:43 PM

Print needs to build its local muscle: Rahul Kansal?blur=25

BCCL sees a huge growth market in small towns as the advertising pie moves downwards to the next tier, says Executive President Rahul Kansal

Shree Lahiri Jul 23, 2012 12:19 AM

I am not comfortable with the word ‘local’: Varghese Chandy?blur=25

It was a challenge to take Kerala to the rest of India, says the Chief General Manager, Marketing Advertising Sales of Malayala Manorama

Shree Lahiri Jul 23, 2012 12:17 AM

Tale of 2 nations: Sarmad Ali & Rahul Kansal on media in India, Pak?blur=25

Rahul Kansal, Executive President, BCCL and Sarmad Ali, MD, Jang Group discuss the state of newspapers on both sides of the border & the striking similarities

Shree Lahiri Jul 21, 2012 10:05 PM

Magazines are ‘better’: Mitrajit Bhattacharya?blur=25

With the conversation moving from quantity to quality, magazines have been able to stand their ground, says Chitralekha Group’s President

Shree Lahiri Jul 20, 2012 7:51 PM

Magazines make brands vibrant: Maheshwer Peri?blur=25

The Chairman of Pathfinder highlights how magazines have effectively helped launch and sustain brands

Shree Lahiri Jul 20, 2012 7:39 PM

“Research can drive a new currency to market products”?blur=25

Ambika Srivastava, Chairperson, ZenithOptimedia, highlights the various ways magazines have proved to be a powerful tough point for brands

Shree Lahiri Jul 20, 2012 7:12 PM

“Differentiate magazines for readers & advertisers”?blur=25

Magazines are not on the radar of investment decisions-makers. There’s a need to be present on new touch-points, say industry experts

Shree Lahiri Jul 19, 2012 10:05 PM

McDowell’s bets on friendship in new TVC?blur=25

The TVC ‘Dosti ka No. 1 spirit’ has been created by DDB Mudra, Bangalore as part of its UB mandate

Shree Lahiri Jul 17, 2012 8:19 PM

Woodland earmarks 30-40 pc spends for green initiatives?blur=25

Stepping up its activities to build a greener economy, Woodland has tied up with LinkedIn and eBay to get more people involved

Shree Lahiri Jul 11, 2012 8:07 PM

The 'Shubh Aarambh' impact?blur=25

From winning Cannes Lion & Creative Abby to delivering one of the most talked about campaigns in IPL-5, what made ‘Shubh Aarambh’ a sweet deal for Cadbury

Shree Lahiri Jul 10, 2012 8:15 PM

“We have become ‘newsy’ people today”?blur=25

With TV becoming a ‘tamasha’ in its quest for TRPs and to get eyeballs, industry experts wonder whether it is time to rewrite media laws

Shree Lahiri Jul 7, 2012 8:33 PM

Product integration drives Samsung Olympics campaign?blur=25

Top bloggers from 20 nations will write posts and produce a daily show throughout the London Olympic Games using Samsung products

Shree Lahiri Jul 6, 2012 8:30 PM

Emerging markets in India growing at 60% for Canon?blur=25

Canon has witnessed growth of 60 per cent in emerging markets, while top cities have grown 15 per cent, says Alok Bharadwaj, Sr VP, Marketing, Canon India

Shree Lahiri Jul 2, 2012 7:00 PM

Bihar – A story of resurgence and resilience?blur=25

The task ahead for Bihar is to awaken its people’s potential & re-branding ‘Bihari’ to enterprise and determination, says Dheeraj Sinha

Shree Lahiri Jun 30, 2012 8:29 PM

Why humour works??blur=25

A closer look at why Indian creative professionals need to increasingly employ humour as an ad tool

Shree Lahiri Jun 29, 2012 8:45 PM

Dabangg Bihar is fast catching up with growth markets?blur=25

Resilient in the face of challenges, emerging markets of India today have become a force marketers cannot afford to ignore

Shree Lahiri Jun 29, 2012 7:00 PM

J&J tries crowdsourcing for brand targeted at teenagers?blur=25

J&J’s brand Clean & Clear is inviting artists to come up with whacky videos depicting a girl waking up her best friend in a unique manner

Shree Lahiri Jun 28, 2012 8:54 PM

Marketers show confidence in Bihar’s potential?blur=25

Bihar is shedding its backward tag and increasingly getting the thumbs up from marketers, who feel they can no longer ignore the potential the state offers

Shree Lahiri Jun 28, 2012 7:55 PM

Authors keen on scripting a new Bihar story?blur=25

Industry experts are eager to chart a success path for Bihar and want people at the bottom of the pyramid to participate in that success

Shree Lahiri Jun 28, 2012 7:09 PM

Radio Phase III: Pending dues come in way of migration?blur=25

Radio broadcasters talk to exchange4media about the numerous bottlenecks in the way of a successful Radio Phase III migration

Shree Lahiri Jun 27, 2012 2:58 AM

Winners speak: Amar Ujala MQ 2012 Delhi?blur=25

The winning Genpact-Reckitt Benckiser team talks about their victory and how they plan to prepare for the next round

Shree Lahiri Jun 25, 2012 8:57 PM

“Making FM Phase III launch profitable is challenging”?blur=25

Ritesh Malik, MD, Creative Thinks Media says that while the radio ad business is pegged at about Rs 1,100 cr -1,200 cr, slowdown is impacting ad revenues

Shree Lahiri Jun 25, 2012 8:55 PM

Real India Conclave to reveal potential of emerging markets?blur=25

Real India Conclave is an attempt by Jagran and exchange4media to focus on emerging markets, where ‘real’ India is experiencing growth

Shree Lahiri Jun 25, 2012 8:07 PM

Rohit Misra launches crowdsourcing platform?blur=25

Misra, Rediffusion’s Ex Prez, has joined hands with New York-based Chetan Mangat to launch, what they claim to be, India’s first design and communication crowdsourcing platform

Shree Lahiri Jun 21, 2012 9:37 PM

What The Hell? bags Payworld biz?blur=25

The agency has won Payworld’s creative mandate; marketing budget is pegged at Rs 14 cr, most of which will be spent on digital & BTL activities

Shree Lahiri Jun 7, 2012 8:28 PM

What The Hell? bags Payworld biz?blur=25

The agency has won Payworld’s creative mandate; marketing budget is pegged at Rs 14 cr, most of which will be spent on digital & BTL activities

Shree Lahiri Jun 7, 2012 8:28 PM

Infinity Advertising beefs up creative team?blur=25

Senior-level appointments at Infinity Advertising; Kunjan Verma joins as Creative Director (Copy) and Avijit Sen as Creative Vice President (Art)

Shree Lahiri Jun 6, 2012 8:57 PM

Infinity Advertising beefs up creative team?blur=25

Senior-level appointments at Infinity Advertising; Kunjan Verma joins as Creative Director (Copy) and Avijit Sen as Creative Vice President (Art)

Shree Lahiri Jun 6, 2012 8:57 PM

Travel players up the marketing ante?blur=25

Established and new travel companies have undertaken aggressive marketing routes to ensure business sustenance and growth

Shree Lahiri Jun 5, 2012 8:08 PM

India News MP & Chhattisgarh launched on June 3?blur=25

This will be followed by expanding to Himachal and Uttarakhand

Shree Lahiri Jun 4, 2012 7:55 PM

AFAA to campaign for select non-political issues?blur=25

Pradeep Guha, the newly-elected Chairman of AFAA, shares the action plan for Asia as well as the issues that the advertising body will focus on

Shree Lahiri Jun 2, 2012 7:53 PM

Firstpost TVC goes the eco-friendly way?blur=25

The TVC, created by Contract Advertising, shows how trees are cut to generate newsprint for newspapers; it encourages readers to read news online

Shree Lahiri May 30, 2012 2:24 AM

Win-win for KKR and Nokia??blur=25

Exchange4media explores the mileage brand Nokia gets out of associating with the winning IPL team – Kolkata Knight Riders

Shree Lahiri May 29, 2012 8:57 PM

Kurkure engages consumers innovatively?blur=25

Kurkure and Talenthouse launch ‘Design &Win’ contest, wherein consumers get a chance to design Kurkure’s Diwali gift boxes

Shree Lahiri May 28, 2012 7:49 PM

Reporter’s Diary: Double dhamaka?blur=25

exchange4media’s Shree Lahiri takes up two recent headlines that will have far-reaching impact in the hype-driven and media-led times that we live in

Shree Lahiri May 26, 2012 7:26 PM

Sony goes overboard with Cyber-shot zoom?blur=25

Sony has earmarked Rs 50 cr for its Cyber-shot H Series campaign. However, its TVC falls short of rising above the ordinary

Shree Lahiri May 24, 2012 2:39 AM

What the Hell? bags Slotco account?blur=25

The agency will redesign the logo and work on a fresh brand positioning for Slotco

Shree Lahiri May 23, 2012 9:24 PM

India News banks on regional channels?blur=25

Regional channels are more profitable and the economy of scale is helpful for a group entity to be viable in the long run, says Kartikeya Sharma

Shree Lahiri May 23, 2012 9:16 PM

New ACD at Digital Law & Kenneth?blur=25

Digital Law & Kenneth has roped in Chagas Ferdinando as ACD; he believes in creating a seamless user experience no matter how one engaged with one’s target audience

Shree Lahiri May 23, 2012 6:54 PM

What the Hell? bags Slotco account?blur=25

The agency will redesign the logo and work on a fresh brand positioning for Slotco

Shree Lahiri May 23, 2012 2:31 AM

Ad Review: Sony Handycam shifts focus to ‘instant sharing’?blur=25

Conceptualised & executed by Hakuhodo Percept, the new TVC is based on the new projector series wherein one can share what has been captured instantly

Shree Lahiri May 21, 2012 7:34 PM

Liquid Campaign formally arrives in India?blur=25

With BMW and Lufthansa accounts in its kitty, German agency Liquid Campaign is now gearing up for a robust presence in the Indian market

Shree Lahiri May 18, 2012 7:07 PM

Reshuffle at Indian Express Group?blur=25

“Such an initiative brings sharper focus and puts more energy behind editorial ideas & concepts,” said Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief, The Indian Express

Shree Lahiri May 17, 2012 9:46 PM

Reshuffle at Indian Express Group?blur=25

“Such an initiative brings sharper focus and puts more energy behind editorial ideas & concepts,” said Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief, The Indian Express

Shree Lahiri May 17, 2012 9:46 PM

Max New York Life prompts people to destroy the devil?blur=25

The company’s AR initiative brings to life the ‘devil and insurance agent’ – the latest TVC characters. It pushes people to protect themselves by fighting the devil

Shree Lahiri May 15, 2012 8:48 PM

HUL experiments with ‘talking ad’ on Mother’s Day?blur=25

On Mother’s Day, HUL and NBT joined forces to roll out a ‘talking ad’ for hair-care brand Clinic Plus

Shree Lahiri May 14, 2012 8:30 PM

Sera Bangali felicitates stars of Bengal?blur=25

Sera Bangali on Star Anando honoured eminent personalities, who have made the state of Bengal proud, in a star-studded ceremony on May 11

Shree Lahiri May 12, 2012 8:29 PM

Ford boosts marketing drive with midnight sale?blur=25

In keeping with its brand promise of ‘Go Further’, Ford India’s marketing drive is being carried out in all its showrooms across 123 cities on Sunday, May 13

Shree Lahiri May 12, 2012 8:17 PM

New policy by MIB spells big relief for regional channels?blur=25

In a landmark move, MIB has announced new policy guidelines for empanelment of private cable and satellite TV channels for government ads released by DAVP

Shree Lahiri May 12, 2012 8:01 PM

Tata Salt salutes all mothers this Mother’s Day?blur=25

Tata Salt celebrates the spirit of motherhood in its new ‘Desh Ka Namak’ TVC that will break nationally on Mother’s Day, May 13

Shree Lahiri May 11, 2012 8:39 PM

JCDecaux completes five years in India?blur=25

JCDecaux celebrated five years of its presence in India on May 4; the company got together with clients & industry officials to raise a toast

Shree Lahiri May 7, 2012 7:31 PM

HDFC Life campaign rides the IPL wave?blur=25

Industry experts feel that the film sets out to be motivational but the integration of the brand message with the TVC is missing

Shree Lahiri May 3, 2012 8:33 PM

Nivea Fresh Active leaves people with a yawn?blur=25

The Nivea Fresh Active TVC starts interestingly and demonstrates potential but falls flat as it progresses, say industry experts

Shree Lahiri May 2, 2012 11:06 PM

OTOAI hands digital mandate to Internet Moguls?blur=25

Internet Moguls to handle the online marketing activities of OTOAI. It will also promote and maintain the association’s website

Shree Lahiri May 1, 2012 9:00 PM

The evolved newsroom?blur=25

The newsroom has gone through a metamorphosis. With current media’s incessant need for speed, where does substance & accuracy stand in the priority?

Shree Lahiri Apr 30, 2012 10:14 AM

Reporters’ Diary – Goa on my mind…?blur=25

Shree Lahiri recaptures the GoaFest experience and gives a peek into the behind the scenes hard work that goes on to bring the news of the day’s happenings

Shree Lahiri Apr 28, 2012 9:25 AM

FoxyMoron to handle social media for Rajasthan Royals?blur=25

The company will use Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to design and build a digital platform for Rajasthan Royal fans across the world

Shree Lahiri Apr 25, 2012 3:40 PM

9X Group launches new music channel?blur=25

9X Group launches an international music channel, 9XO. It is the sixth music channel from the group

Shree Lahiri Apr 25, 2012 2:51 PM

Connect dots in new ways that resonate: Rishad Tobaccowala – Video & Session report?blur=25

Today there are four critical dots – sound, picture, words & video; three new dots i.e. participation, mobility and being connected, need to be added

Shree Lahiri Apr 23, 2012 10:18 AM

Connect dots in new ways that resonate: Rishad Tobaccowala – Video & Session report?blur=25

Today there are four critical dots – sound, picture, words & video; three new dots i.e. participation, mobility and being connected, need to be added

Shree Lahiri Apr 23, 2012 10:18 AM

‘Have trust and large ideas will work’?blur=25

Jayant Murty, Director, Strategy, Media & Integrated Marketing, Asia Pacific, Intel Corp says that generosity, experience, status, utility, transparency and eco-sensitivity are the trends to consider in 360-degree thinking

Shree Lahiri Apr 20, 2012 10:15 AM

‘Have trust and large ideas will work’?blur=25

Jayant Murty, Director, Strategy, Media & Integrated Marketing, Asia Pacific, Intel Corp says that generosity, experience, status, utility, transparency and eco-sensitivity are the trends to consider in 360-degree thinking

Shree Lahiri Apr 20, 2012 10:15 AM

‘IQ must meet EQ to build a connect’ - Video & Session report?blur=25

Brands have to engage in conversations with the consumer wherever they are to get their attention, says Jean-Yves Naouri, COO, Publicis Groupe

Shree Lahiri Apr 20, 2012 10:13 AM

‘We need to be creative radicals’ - Video & Session report?blur=25

Advocating radical ideas, Jonathan Mildenhall, VP, Global Advertising Strategy and Creative Excellence, Coca-Cola speaks on ‘creative radicals’

Shree Lahiri Apr 20, 2012 10:11 AM

‘We need to be creative radicals’ - Video & Session report?blur=25

Advocating radical ideas, Jonathan Mildenhall, VP, Global Advertising Strategy and Creative Excellence, Coca-Cola speaks on ‘creative radicals’

Shree Lahiri Apr 20, 2012 10:11 AM

Santoor reveals new avatar to appeal to contemporary women?blur=25

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Santoor showcases new identity; this rebranding initiative is targeted at today’s Indian women

Shree Lahiri Apr 19, 2012 9:09 AM

Suvarna News 24X7 appoints Santosh Koshy as AVP-Ad Sales?blur=25

Santosh Koshy joins Suvarna News 24X7 as AVP-Ad Sales. His last stint was with Neo Sports

Shree Lahiri Apr 19, 2012 8:28 AM

Tata Docomo’s new ads take a dig at other telecom operators?blur=25

The strategy was to bring out just how arbitrarily and unfairly other telecom providers treat customers, shared KS Chakravarthy, NCD, Draft FCB Ulka

Shree Lahiri Apr 12, 2012 2:03 PM

HP engages fans with Facebook community song?blur=25

After HP India’s Facebook page crossed the 100,000 fans milestone, it initiated a social co-creation project that resulted in a Facebook community song

Shree Lahiri Apr 11, 2012 4:08 PM

DS Group sets aside Rs 25 cr to market confectionary brand?blur=25

DS Group has got Dentsu on board to handle creative & digital initiatives for new confectionary brand, Chingles; Rs 25 cr has been put aside for ALT and BTL activities

Shree Lahiri Apr 10, 2012 9:10 AM

The standards of reporting in print are high in India: Ali Velshi?blur=25

Ali Velshi, CNN’s chief business correspondent spoke to exchange4media about the Indian media industry, reporting styles and a host of other topics

Shree Lahiri Apr 6, 2012 8:58 AM

Ad2c sets up shop in India; acquires mobile marketers MobiMasta?blur=25

Ad2c has started its India operations; the announcement coincides with the company’s acquisition of MobiMasta, a mobile marketing agency

Shree Lahiri Apr 2, 2012 10:17 AM

Kurkure takes the crooked path, says ‘Try Tedha Yaar!’?blur=25

Taking the brand proposition ahead, Kurkure’s new ad campaign banks on the idea that ‘unconventional is exciting in the bold new world’

Shree Lahiri Apr 2, 2012 10:01 AM

Ad2c sets up shop in India; acquires mobile marketers MobiMasta?blur=25

Ad2c has started its India operations; the announcement coincides with the company’s acquisition of MobiMasta, a mobile marketing agency

Shree Lahiri Apr 2, 2012 6:21 AM

‘Bhasha’ will become ‘gareeb’ media: Rahul Dev?blur=25

Harping on the reality of parents aspiring to send kids to English-medium schools, this trend will continue with the next generation too, states veteran journalist Rahul Dev

Shree Lahiri Apr 2, 2012 6:08 AM

Durbar Ganguly to launch Millennium Post, an English broadsheet?blur=25

Delhi to soon get a new English broadsheet. Durbar Ganguly, Former Head of The Pioneer Group is the promoter; it will be launched in last week of April

Shree Lahiri Mar 27, 2012 8:48 AM

Understanding the prosumer’s mind?blur=25

Brands are ideas that exist in minds. The role of advertising is to plant that idea, which then needs to be converted into sales, say experts

Shree Lahiri Mar 6, 2012 7:38 AM

GoaFest 2012 to talk magic; 9 Grand Prix this year?blur=25

GoaFest 2012 will focus on ‘Ideas for impacting the full circle’. The Abbys this year will have provision for Grand Prix in all the nine verticals

Shree Lahiri Mar 5, 2012 9:46 AM

Political parties are voluntary organisations: D Raja?blur=25

When it comes to marketing political parties, it’s a complex issue, feel experts, since it involves, people and ideologies, and those can’t be compromised

Shree Lahiri Mar 5, 2012 7:14 AM

From boring to interesting - creativity unleashed?blur=25

Marketing a brand is all about solving a problem as interestingly as possible after carefully understanding the needs of the customer, says Balki

Shree Lahiri Mar 5, 2012 7:08 AM

Engagement goes interactive: Consumers write brand stories?blur=25

Brands are going that extra mile to engage consumers; marketers are developing strategies – encouraging people to participate in brand evolution

Shree Lahiri Mar 1, 2012 3:45 PM

jagran.com relaunched?blur=25

With a new look and feel, the website is aimed at fulfilling all the aspirations of Hindi readers online

Shree Lahiri Feb 29, 2012 9:41 AM

jagran.com relaunched?blur=25

With a new look and feel, the website is aimed at fulfilling all the aspirations of Hindi readers online

Shree Lahiri Feb 29, 2012 9:41 AM

Cadbury, ABP leave a sweet aftertaste of success?blur=25

The Cadbury Mishti Shera Srishti initiative of ABP Group & Cadbury India blended regional flavours with a universal concept for greater brand connect

Shree Lahiri Feb 15, 2012 8:50 AM

Top level changes at Sakal; new COO, CMO named?blur=25

Sakal Media Group has undergone top-level reshuffling, with Jaisurya Das appointed as COO, while Shailesh Amonkar is the new CMO

Shree Lahiri Feb 8, 2012 7:22 AM

Top level changes at Sakal; new COO, CMO named?blur=25

Sakal Media Group has undergone top-level reshuffling, with Jaisurya Das appointed as COO, while Shailesh Amonkar is the new CMO

Shree Lahiri Feb 8, 2012 7:22 AM

Star World brings ‘Missing’ to India ahead of the world?blur=25

For the first time, an international series is premiering in India four days ahead of its launch in the US. A massive promo blitz gets underway from Feb 7

Shree Lahiri Feb 6, 2012 9:24 AM

Motivator, Ogilvy on board for Al Jazeera biz?blur=25

In the wake of a multi-agency pitch, Al Jazeera has assigned its media mandate to Motivator, while Ogilvy has bagged the creative duties

Shree Lahiri Jan 31, 2012 7:17 AM

India News channel launches in UP, Uttarakhand?blur=25

India News is expanding its channel bouquet. Next in line are news channel launches in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in March 2012

Shree Lahiri Jan 20, 2012 9:40 AM

CyberMedia realigns for greater impact?blur=25

CyberMedia has reorganised its ICT and SMG group under four units. These four units and shared services will be headed by Hoshie Ghaswalla

Shree Lahiri Jan 18, 2012 7:28 AM

Ramnath Goenka Journalism Awards given away?blur=25

The Pioneer’s J Gopikrishnan and CNBC-TV18’s Udayan Mukherjee were adjudged Journalist of the Year at the 5th Ramnath Goenka Awards

Shree Lahiri Jan 17, 2012 11:09 AM

Flash mobs – a hit??blur=25

Flash mobs are emerging as an alternate marketing tool for creating a buzz around brands and building consumer connect

Shree Lahiri Jan 17, 2012 8:36 AM

Trending & Different: Maybelline’s viral route?blur=25

Maybelline has embarked on a unique digital campaign for its new product, the BB Cream. Over 5 million people have become part of this viral campaign

Shree Lahiri Jan 16, 2012 9:13 AM

Dainik Bhaskar appoints Mktg Head for digital arm?blur=25

Kaustuv Chatterji has been roped in as Head of Marketing at IMCL, the digital arm of Dainik Bhaskar

Shree Lahiri Jan 16, 2012 7:41 AM

Justice Katju seeks justice for Urdu in new book?blur=25

Justice Markandey Katju has come out strongly against Urdu language being ignored in modern India in his book ‘Justice with Urdu’

Shree Lahiri Jan 16, 2012 7:40 AM

National Sales Head for Maxim appointed?blur=25

Media Transasia has brought on board Monica Kubba as National Sales Head for men’s magazine – Maxim

Shree Lahiri Jan 11, 2012 7:30 AM

Radio One out to woo English speaking Indians?blur=25

Vineet Singh Hukmani, MD, Radio One, speaks exclusively to e4m on the station’s plans to tap the up-market listener base with revamped content

Shree Lahiri Jan 10, 2012 10:00 AM

Sandeep Bamzai takes over as Editor, Mail Today?blur=25

Sandeep Bamzai replaces Bharat Bhushan, who had quit as Editor of Mail Today in December 2011

Shree Lahiri Jan 6, 2012 7:21 AM

The Eveninger launched in Delhi?blur=25

“It’s a tabloid for the global Indian,” says Sanjiv Agarwal, publisher and editor.

Shree Lahiri Jan 4, 2012 8:08 AM

IndiaONE tops entertainment apps on Apple charts?blur=25

Apps are gaining popularity among brands to build greater connect with the youth. IndiaONE has become the No. 1 paid app in the entertainment category.

Shree Lahiri Dec 29, 2011 10:11 AM

Flash mobs ‘Don’ a corporate hue?blur=25

Flash mobs are igniting the imagination of corporate India, taking the activity from on ground to digital and are finding viral synergies.

Shree Lahiri Dec 29, 2011 10:01 AM

Auto Expo 2012 reflects car makers’ bullish stance?blur=25

With 50 new vehicles lined up for launch during Auto Expo 2012, car makers are looking to further strengthen their foothold in the Indian market.

Shree Lahiri Dec 22, 2011 7:40 AM

Changes at Mail Today: Manoj Sharma replaces Rahul Thappa?blur=25

Rahul Thappa, hitherto the COO, has resigned from the company. The Editor of Mail Today, Bharat Bhushan, too, has put in his papers.

Shree Lahiri Dec 20, 2011 7:17 AM

KBC shines at CNN-IBN Awards 2011?blur=25

Sneha Rajani, Senior EVP and Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television, speaks to exchange4media about the ‘KBC’ experience this season.

Shree Lahiri Dec 19, 2011 10:11 AM

HT raises a toast to New Delhi?blur=25

As the Capital turns 100, Hindustan Times has embarked on a series of initiatives to celebrate New Delhi’s centenary.

Shree Lahiri Dec 16, 2011 7:34 AM