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Roadblocks, ATMs – Radio One eyes a series of firsts in innovation
Radio One has been witnessing some busy times. The FM player’s Delhi station recently undertook an advertising roadblock for real estate brand Crossing Republik. This apart, Radio One has just launched a first of its kind SMS service under the SMS VAS umbrella brand of ‘Any Time Music - ATM’ in Mumbai.
Audio social networking Co Bubble Motion pops the Bubbly for India
Having tasted success in India, Bubble Motion, the Sequoia-Capital backed audio social networking company, has now chalked out big plans for the country. It has recently launched the next generation of its popular voice-blogging platform, Bubbly 1.5, and is also in the process of launching the service in half a dozen other major countries throughout Asia.
Mediascope Publicitas to launch OOH biz; ropes in Robin Carruthers as MD
Publicitas, the Swiss media consultancy, which has been in business in India for the last 10 years through its company Mediascope Publicitas, is expanding its scope of services in the Indian market with the launch of its out-of-home business. Robin Carruthers will be spearheading Mediascope Publicitas’ OOH business as its Managing Director.
Delhi Metro invites bids for advertising rights for 21 MRTS stations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids from national, multinational agencies and corporates for licensing out advertising rights inside MRTS stations (Barakhamba Road to Dwarka, excluding Rajiv Chowk) on Line 3. The contract shall be awarded for a period of five years and an EMD of Rs 20 lakh is required.
Online portals catching on to the games women play
With 2.92 million female online gamers, according to Comscore, the scope is only growing. However, so far, there hasn’t been much of a corresponding increase seen in the development of online games for women. What works for women gamers, how are gaming portals planning to tap this potential group, what are the likely roadblocks? exchange4media finds out.
TNS aims to be the leader in custom market research in India: Pedro Ros, CEO, TNS
Following its inclusion in October 2008 in The Kantar Group, WPP’s information, insight and consultancy division, TNS, the world’s largest custom market research specialist, has been growing from strength to strength. In an exclusive conversation with exchange4media, Pedro Ros, CEO, TNS, highlighted the five areas that is agency is focusing on to spur further growth.
Changing rules of advertising for financial players
Financial advertising has been witnessing a change in approach over the years. With a plethora of financial instruments available in the market today, it has become imperative to break through the clutter. How has advertising in the financial sector been coping with the changing rules of the market? exchange4media spoke to some financial industry players and ad agencies to find out what they think could be the way ahead.