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HUL to start new firm for 'in-store' biz
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has decided to set up a joint venture (JV) company with Smollan Holdings of South Africa to build long-term capabilities and bring 'in-store' execution focus in servicing its modern trade customers.
RCom, Microsoft to launch IPTV
Reliance Communications (RCom) is close to rolling out Internet protocol television (IPTV) services in the country in association with Microsoft. The companies have been working on the project since 2003.
CNN International to celebrate best of Asia Pacific films with two documentaries
CNN International will air the outstanding works of filmmakers from across more than 70 nations in the Asia Pacific region in the month of November, on the international news network. The works will be celebrated in two documentaries produced in association with CNN International.
Disney launches Hindi soundtrack of ‘High School Musical 2’ with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Times Music has announced the release of soundtrack from Disney Channel’s movie ‘High School Musical 2’. The soundtrack has been produced and composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and remixed by DJ Suketu.
Nominations for 7th annual Teacher’s Achievement Awards announced
The nominations for the seventh annual Teacher’s Achievement Awards have been announced. Five eminent personalities have been nominated in each category. The winners will be announced on November 17 in Mumbai.
Sun Direct to use Oracle Communications for its billing and revenue process
Sun Direct, the DTH venture from Sun Network, has implemented Oracle Communications’ Billing and Revenue Management to provide real time billing. Sun Direct worked with Siemens Information Systems Ltd (SISL), a member of the Oracle Partner Network, to complete the implementation.
IAMAI Entertainment 2.0: Digital entertainment riding high
At the ‘Entertainment 2.0’ conference by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in Mumbai on November 2, the association chose to discuss on digital entertainment, which is one of the most burning topics at present for the Internet and mobile industry.
eBay India opens up to advertisers and marketers
eBay India now welcomes graphical advertising from marketers and advertisers, who can avail an opportunity of in-depth exposure to the e-commerce community in the country. eBay India has a 2 million-strong community, and 2.5 million visitors who visit eBay every month.
FDCI to host India’s first National Fashion Awards in 2008
India’s apex fashion body, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) would host the country’s first National Fashion Awards in Mumbai from next year. The Awards will cover the entire fashion platform – from students to professionals, including both members and non-members of the FDCI.
MaXposure Media in strategic distribution pact with Living Media
MaXposure Media Group, publishers of ‘&’ and ‘Forms’ magazines, has inked a strategic deal with Living Media India Ltd, under which the latter would be the sole distributors for all the titles of MaXposure Media Group.
Vivek Mhaskar joins Madison India as Director-Commercial
Madison India has appointed Vivek Mhaskar as Director-Commercial. Prior to this appointment, Mhaskar was with GroupM and was operating for Maxus, Mindshare and Motivator as Head of Commercial.
With brand associations and media support under its belt, ‘Om Shanti Om’ set for release
‘Om Shanti Om’, which has been in the news for various reasons ranging from lead actor Shah Rukh Khan’s six packs to debutant Deepika Padukone, has tied up with several brands such as Shopper’s Stop, Kodak and MTV Lycra Awards. The movie has also got media support with Mid-Day inviting SRK to be the guest editor.
Hitesh Sabharwal joins BAG Films as Distribution Head
BAG Films & Media Ltd has appointed Hitesh Sabharwal as Executive Vice President- Distribution, for its broadcasting arm. As distribution head, Sabharwal will be responsible for distribution of all the television channels of the company, which are slated for launch soon.
D&AD Awards 2008 announces jury for craft categories
After having announced the jury for design category, D&AD Awards 2008 has now announced the names of the jury members of craft categories. Some of the big names include Mark Reddy of Bartle Bogle Hegarty, London, for Art Direction and Ivan Chermayeff of Chermayeff & Geismar Studio LLC for Illustration.
NDTV Arabia officially goes on air in Middle East and North Africa
NDTV has announced the official launch of NDTV Arabia, a 24-hour free-to-air infotainment-based channel that will be available in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.