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Perils of piracy in entertainment industry discussed

Perils of piracy in entertainment industry discussed?blur=25

Sandeep Marwah, Co- Chairman, Entertainment Committee, PHDCCI and President, Asian Academy of Film and TV, highlighted the perils of piracy which have adversely affected the Hindi music industry. He laid stress on the seriousness of the issue by pointing out that we should all make efforts to help the industry grow better.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:28 AM

Now, it's Smile TV's turn to attract some attention

Now, it's Smile TV's turn to attract some attention?blur=25

The channel has been on-air for some time now but as far as numbers are concerned, Smile TV hasn't quite managed to make a dent in the market. However, the humour channel is prepared with new programming to make the adequate buzz.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:27 AM

Budget Impact: Telecom, IT majors happy with their good deal

Budget Impact: Telecom, IT majors happy with their good deal?blur=25

The removal of mobile phones from one-of-six requirements for filing of income-tax returns has been lauded by CEOs of telecom companies. Finance Minister P Chidambaram, they say, has finally addressed the telecom sector's long-standing demand and also announced other measures to boost the IT sector in the country.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:26 AM

Second edition of SS Music Voice Hunt to be held in October

Second edition of SS Music Voice Hunt to be held in October?blur=25

The second edition of the SS Music Voice Hunt is to be held in October 2005, according to the Head of Production and Programming of the channel, Bryan Peppen.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:25 AM

Hindustantimes.com plans makeover through surfers' feedback survey

Hindustantimes.com plans makeover through surfers' feedback survey?blur=25

The four-year old website hindustantimes.com, is in for a product revamp. Starting March 1, 2005, the news website is conducting a survey for its visitors, in an effort to renew its face and content offerings, in line with the user expectation.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:24 AM

Ajay Gupta quits Express to join Businessworld as National Circulation Head

Ajay Gupta quits Express to join Businessworld as National Circulation Head?blur=25

Ajay Gupta, Assistant General Manager-Sales, with the Indian Express Group, has quit and moved to Businessworld as national circulation head. He will report to V Natrajan, Business Head.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:23 AM

Bhaskar acquires exclusive tie-up for Rajasthan Day celebrations

Bhaskar acquires exclusive tie-up for Rajasthan Day celebrations?blur=25

The Department of Tourism (Rajasthan) is organising Rajasthan Day celebrations from March 21 to March 30 and the Bhaskar Group has utilised the opportunity to improve its connect with its readers. The Group has entered into an exclusive tie-up with Department of Tourism to market 11 main events.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:22 AM

J Walter Thompson is re-christened as JWT

J Walter Thompson is re-christened as JWT?blur=25

One of the most popular advertising agencies, J Walter Thompson, is re-christened as JWT with effect from February 28. The agency has emerged with a fresh, contemporary face that is consistent around the globe.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:21 AM

TimesJobs enters into strategic alliance with US-based CareerBuilder

TimesJobs enters into strategic alliance with US-based CareerBuilder?blur=25

TimesJobs.com, the e-recruitment portal from the Times Group stable, and CareerBuilder.com, the No. 1 online recruitment portal in the US, have joined forces to bring in more employment options to companies and job seekers in the Indian subcontinent.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:21 AM

TWI excited about winning production rights for Indo-Pak series

TWI excited about winning production rights for Indo-Pak series?blur=25

TWI (UK) Ltd, the largest independent producer, packager and distributor of sports programming in the world, has welcomed the decision of Indian cricket board to award the production rights for the forthcoming India-Pakistan series.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:20 AM

Ashoke Sengupta is new GroupM CFO for South Asia

Ashoke Sengupta is new GroupM CFO for South Asia?blur=25

Ashoke Sengupta has been appointed as GroupM's CFO for South Asia, in place of Choodamani Parameshwar. He was earlier Financial Comptroller with Microsoft India. Sengupta would be responsible for finance and administration for all GroupM companies in the four countries coming under South Asia.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:19 AM

RK Swamy/BBDO Executive Director S Narendra calls it a day

RK Swamy/BBDO Executive Director S Narendra calls it a day?blur=25

S Narendra, Executive Director, RK Swamy/BBDO, has called it a day at the agency. He was heading the agency's social and development cell. Prior to joining RK Swamy/BBDO, he had been Information Advisor to four Prime Ministers, and DAVP Director General.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:18 AM

Ruby Bana joins Carat Media as VP, Planning

Ruby Bana joins Carat Media as VP, Planning?blur=25

Carat Media has acquired a new hand to take care of its planning function. The organisation has roped in Ruby Bana as Vice President, Planning. Prior to this, Bana was with the Maxus, Bangalore. Bana has already assumed her duties in Carat's Delhi office, sources said.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 7:17 AM

Rajat Sharma, Chairman, India TV

Rajat Sharma, Chairman, India TV?blur=25

India TV stands for responsible reporting. We do not stand for any religion, ideology or political leaning or for that matter any individual. What we stand for are the people of this country. I want India TV to become the voice of the common man. The beginning has been good and our task is to carry forward this vision.

exchange4media Staff Mar 2, 2005 12:00 AM