Sir Martin Sorrell, Ronnie Screwvala, Arnab Goswami, Suhel Seth are some of the industry biggies who will address TEDx Youth@YoungLeadersofTomorrow this year.
Sun Network’s CEO Ajay Vidyasagar has put in his papers. Sanjay Reddy, Senior VP at Sun TV Network, will replace Vidyasagar and take over as COO for Sun TV. Rumours are rife that Sun18 South CEO Tony D’Silva is set to be the CEO of the entire Network, including aviation biz.
According to Imagine TV, TAM Media Research data has shown nearly 400 per cent drops and gains at market level. The channel seeks clarification on data trends, which it believes is “counter intuitive to GEC viewing behaviour”.
Following a multi-agency pitch, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd has appointed Carat as its media partner and Guava Creative as its creative partner.
The ICC Cricket World Cup is all set to begin on February 19, 2011. The World Cup is here, but the excitement around it has yet to begin.
CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol.com have partnered with YouTube to broadcast Union Budget 2011 related programming on the online video sharing site.
Kajal Malik is joining Sakal Media Group as Head of its Brand Solutions Cell. She moves from LMG, where she was heading the planning business of ITC Foods.
Online publisher Mediaquest enters the ad serving business, launching its own ad network for the Middle East and North Africa region – named Dotmena.
A study by HP reveals that while many Twitter users might have more influence, in terms of content, conversations begin with traditional news media.
Radio Netherlands Worldwide to be available on mobile portal R World for 125 million Reliance customers.
As the Mobile World Congress winds down, the iPhone 4 is named best mobile device, and Intel CEO Paul Otellini hints that for the first time a smartphone might be powered by an Intel chip.
In its bid expand its portfolio of services, Span Communications has started a dedicated OOH division and is now a full-fledged 360 degrees solutions provider.
As the current batch of reality shows approach a close, Hindi GECs have dug into the replacements’ list. February 2011 will see a host of new launches by Hindi GECs.
After moving out of Publicis Ambience, it is learnt that Prasanna Sankhe has joined Alok Nanda & Co (ANC) to head its new design unit.
Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd is believed to have sent invitations to some mainline agencies for a creative pitch for its brand Hindware.
Mudra Delhi will handle the creative duties of Jaypee Group’s cement business for South India, edible oil, power and Formula One.
The crucial challenge is all about markets. It is all about being able to justify the fee or the revenue which the agency merits. I think that is the biggest challenge. There is tremendous pressure and if you are able to demonstrate the value which you add to the client’s business and therefore, justify what you truly deserve as remuneration. The challenge linked to that is to have people who have the capacity to deliver on that platform.