The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, June 21, 2008

ADVERTISING
Videocon appoints Publicis
Mumbai, June 20 The Videocon group has appointed Publicis Ambience as the communication agency for its upcoming DTH venture. Publicis won this account in a multi-agency pitch. The size of the account is estimated is Rs 80 crore. The ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS
ESPN STAR Sports ropes in sponsors for Asia Cup
Bangalore, June 20 ESPN STAR Sports has retained the title of ‘Asia Cup 2008’ to promote STAR Cricket, its 24-hour dedicated channel on cricket targeted at the Indian sub-continent. All the 13 matches of ‘STAR Cricket ... More

Tata Indicom scheme
Tata Indicom on Friday announced full talk-time facility for its prepaid subscribers, on recharge. These recharge coupons are available in three denominations of Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 330. Existing as well as new subscribers can avail this offer. ... More

RETAILING
Retail blueprint: Parsvnath to open 5-10 stores in 2008-09
New Delhi, June 20 Real estate company Parsvnath on Friday outlined plans for an aggressive retail foray and said it would open five-ten stores — in a mix of formats including hypermarket, convenience stores, food joints and very large ... More

MARKETING RESEARCH
Parliamentary panel hears industry on TRPs
New Delhi, June 20 A Parliamentary committee is believed to have met various stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, advertising bodies, DTH operators and broadcasters, on the issue of television ratings. The two agencies, Television ... More

BRANDS
Reliance juggles with 35 varied brands
‘Using Reliance tag as an umbrella brand has helped in quick recall’ More

Varun Industries to focus on brand-building
Chennai, June 20 Varun Industries Ltd, exporter of branded stainless steel cookware, kitchenware and other utility items, on Wednesday launched its first exclusive retail outlet — Varun Premium Kitchenware and More — in Chennai. ... More

OUTLOOK
Radio City sees potential in out-of-home platforms
With mobile phone makers using the ‘FM radio’ as a pull factor to woo buyers, FM radio players have a lot to gain from, says Mr Ashit Kukian, Executive Vice-President and National Sales Head, Radio City. And with more ... More

PEOPLE
Vinay Aggarwal is Dish TV CEO
New Delhi, June 20 Zee group-owned Direct-to-Home service provider Dish TV has announced the appointment of Mr Vinay Aggarwal as its Chief Executive Officer. In a press release, the DTH operator informed that Mr Aggarwal would take ... More

TRENDS
Chinese cos increase domestic patent filing
Huawei files for 60 patents, ZTE Corporation for 52 More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Nitco Tiles launches new collection
Hyderabad, June 20 Nitco Tiles has launched a new collection of tiles in the Hyderabad market called Lapato series. A release from the company said that the product is created by a unique technique with special polishing abrasive that not only ... More

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