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RURAL MARKETING


An idea is born
FOR all the management jargon associated with it, CRM has had grassroots beginnings. Here's a classic example which illustrates this perfectly: CavinKare's Chik shampoo in 50-paise sachets - a huge success which redefined shampoo usage and forced ... More

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT


Making CRM work
Customer relationship management. It's a tool that's being employed by almost every FMCG company. But is it structured enough? And, more importantly, is it delivering the right results? Catalyst finds out. More

INTERVIEW


`Brand is a business' most stable asset'
"Brands are similar to a mansion or a beautiful car which need maintenance. They can lose value if not managed well." More

ADVERTISING


All about ambushes
The raging controversy over ICC seeking to protect the official sponsors of the World Cup prompts Catalyst to examine the phenomenon of ambush marketing. More

Ambushes a war tactic
Ambush marketing is a means of getting the maximum bang for the buck while stealing some of a rival's thunder. More

BRANDING


The brand god
Brands are so all-pervasive in our lives that they can engender weariness and hatred towards branding. Temper brand building with social consciousness. More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS


Getting the promotional mix right
Promotional activities are an important component of marketing strategy, and marketers must take special care to see that they mesh with the long-term objectives. More

MARKETING


All's fair in this market
The fairness products segment is chock-a-block with products and brands. But there seems to be something for everybody, as Catalyst finds out. More

CARTOON


Hardsell
"That's what smart shopping is about. We buy only those things that have a fabulous deal going on them."

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES


Wax eloquent
FEM CARE PHARMA has launched Clearway, ready to use wax strips. Introduced for the first time in India, these imported, pre-coated, reusable, double-sided strips claim to be hygienic and safe. Each pack contains six strips and can be used at ... More

Glow on
REVLON has launched Skinlights Face Illuminators. Unlike foundation, which covers the skin with heavy opaque pigment, Skinlights rely on natural light-capturing crystals like rose quartz, mother of pearl and topaz which on application reportedly ... More

Cool & calm
ETA GENERAL has launched what it claims is the world's first ceiling wall air-conditioner under the OGeneral brand. Named Stealth, its airflow design is supposed to ensure that the user does not encounter a blast of cold air. It reportedly ... More

Rare & precious
GILI has launched nine gold and diamond pendants representing some endangered species. Gili has committed a donation of Rs 101 per pendant sold to WWF-India. The pendants are in 18 carat gold and studded with a 3-cent diamond. Each pendant is ... More

Novel herbal
COLGATE HERBAL has got a new international flavour. Chamomile, sage, eucalyptus and myrrh, known to soothe oral ailments like toothaches, mouth ulcers and gum sores are the new ingredients in the toothpaste. It has a new green and white stripe ... More

Safety device
RAUN HARMAN TECHNOLOGIES has launched the Universal Hand Free Car Kit. It is claimed to be easy to install and can be used with any brand of cell-phone. The unit can easily be clipped to the phone and plugged in the car cigarette lighter when in ... More

Formal cottons
OXEMBERG has come up with Parallels collections for the middle and higher-class segment. It is woven in muted colours in regular and irregular gaps. Parallels falls in the formal category. It is blended in cotton fabric with regular button style. ... More

FM TV
NATIONAL PANASONIC INDIA has launched its unique new series of CTVs with built-in FM receiver. The FM TV will be available in two variants - TAU digital flat TV series in two different models, priced at Rs 17,490 and Rs 19,490, and the Opera ... More


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