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Hasbro plans to make jeans
FOR those diehard lovers of jeans who fear their favourite fabric is making an exit from the fashion world, here is something to cheer: jeans are alive and kicking and are expected to make a strong comeback in the next six months to a year. The ... More

Gillette keen to boost alkaline battery biz
DESPITE shutting down its Duracell plant in Manesar recently, Gillette India Ltd is keen to increase its market share in the otherwise sluggish alkaline battery market in India. The company is now sourcing all alkaline batteries from other ... More

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT


Doc, heal thyself?
Do software companies have to practise what they preach? Perhaps it calls for a change in perspective. A good turn for the customer spells four for the company, right? Or do users of IT have something to learn from the software sector that has seen turbulent times recently? Read on, for not all software is panacea. Nor is all software to be debunked. More

ADVERTISING


`Media innovation can overcome ad clutter'
IN an era marked by advertising clutter, a rethink on strategies to make television advertising sizzle and sparkle is needed, according to Mr. Sam Balsara, Chairman and Managing Director, Madison Communications Pvt Ltd. "Conventionally, brand ... More

Mouli's among 5 agencies to handle S Rly account
FOR the seventh consecutive year, Mouli's Euro RSCG has been chosen to handle a part of the advertising account of Southern Railway. The empanelment is for a period of two years and the Rs 3 crore account is to be shared with five other ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES


Lee Cooper to step up presence in South
AFTER consolidating its presence in the northern region, Indus Clothing Ltd, which holds the apparel marketing licence for the Lee Cooper brand in India, intends to increase its presence in the southern markets. According to Mr Harpartap ... More

Dealers have a preview of Mahindra's new MUV
THE new multi-utility vehicle (MUV) from `Project Scorpio' of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) is scheduled for launch by end-May. As a prelude to this, the project was unveiled to a select group of automobile dealers from within the country and ... More

MARKET SHARES


Pepsi, Coke up ante on bottled water -- New plants, ad campaigns on anvil
EVEN as the soft drink battle rages on, another one is taking shape — in the Rs 1,000-crore bottled water market. While Mr Ramesh Chauhan's Bisleri remains the clear market leader in this market with over 40 per cent share, both Pepsi ... More

MARKETING RESEARCH


Soap sagas dominate TAM ratings
IT's a war of the soaps on Hindi entertainment television channels. During prime time, in particular, daily soaps are driving the numbers in the ratings game. According to research agency A.C. Nielson's latest TAM (Television Audience ... More

BRANDS


HPCL introduces branded retail outlets -- Rs 15 cr earmarked for brand building
`BRAND it, make it look elite and call it Club HP.' This appears to be the HPCL's strategy to beat the post-APM competition. `Club HP' is the branded retail outlet of HPCL offering a host of facilities besides selling petrol, diesel and other ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES


Lupin anti-TB drugs in single tablet
ANTI-TB drug manufacturer Lupin Ltd has introduced AKuriT, a customised therapy for TB patients of all weight categories. A simplified therapy, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for tuberculosis, AKuriT is a fixed dose ... More

Sports channel from Taj Television
NEW DELHI: Sports will no longer be boring. A dash of glitz and glamour is what Taj Television Limited's Ten Sports intends to offer viewers. The channel, which goes on air next month, is being distributed by HMA Udyog Limited, a company ... More

AXN's action-packed programme
MUMBAI: AXN will be screening a new series titled The Agency, which is based on the CIA. The series, directed by film-maker Mr. Wolfgang Petersen, will be on air from April 2, 2002. The pilot episode, screened in the US, had to ... More


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