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  • Disneys newest family series oye jassie!

    Disneys newest family series oye jassie!

    MUMBAI : Following the success of its original live action productions, ‘Best of Luck Nikki’, ‘The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir’, ‘Disney Q – The Family Mastermind’ and ‘Shake It Up’, Disney Channel, India’s leading entertainment destination for kids and families will premiere a new fun filled comedy series – ‘Oye Jassie!’ on 13th October at 11.00 am.

    In the series, Jassie, a small town girl from Karnal, makes her way to the city of dreams, Mumbai, in the hope of becoming famous. But her life takes an unexpected twist when she takes up a job as Nanny in the high-profile Malhotra Family and welcomes into her life 13-year-old fashionista Ayesha, one of the prettiest teens in her school; 12-year-old Rocky, the smooth and one of the biggest pranksters Rocky; 10-year-old calm and brilliant minded Subu, the adorable and full of wise-cracks 7-year-old Tia along with Tony, the lazy bored House-keeper and a 7-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard – Shri Premchand. From paint ball fights, to school plays, to winning over rival nannies, Jassie’s life is a roller coaster as she and the family embraces the highs and lows of young adulthood together.

    “Oye Jassie! is a great addition to our repertoire of Disney branded family entertainment. Much like our previous successful original productions, our effort is to engage families across India with programming that’s entertaining. Oye Jassie’s narrative woven around four endearing kids, their parents, pets and their young nanny is unlike any story seen before on Indian television and will give both kids and their families many compelling reasons to tune-in” said Devika Prabhu, Director, Programming, Kids Network, Disney UTV.

    In the premiere episode, Jassie accepts a job as a nanny and moves in with the Malhotra Family – high-flying superstar couple Reisha and Rahul Malhotra, their four kids and the beloved 7-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard. While Jassie’s new big city life is full of opportunity and excitement, she quickly discovers how much she relies on the support and advice of the kids in her care. Also helping Jassie navigate her new big city adventure is Tony, the family’s beloved yet frosty butler and Lucky, the building’s young doorman.

    A unique blend of comedy and emotions, ‘Oye Jassie!’ stars the multi-talented Tara Sutaria as Jassie, who has previously been the hit Disney shows – Big Bada Boom and The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir. Additionally, the show also brings in the popular face from television and movies – Simple Kaur and Harsh Vashishtha as Reisha and Rahul Malhotra, Ahsaas Channa as Ayesha, Kenneth Desai as Tony along with Mohit Bagri as Rishi, Ved Tarde as Subbu, Diya Chalwad as Tia and Devansh Doshi as Lucky.

  • CNNs leadership cemented among audiences in asia pacific

    CNNs leadership cemented among audiences in asia pacific

    MUMBAI : CNN International continues as the leading news and business brand in Asia Pacific, with an unrivalled connection with the region’s affluent and senior executives, according to the latest findings from Ipsos. The Pan-Asia Pacific Cross-Media (PAX) and Business Elite Asia (BE:Asia) surveys both confirm the network’s undisputed regional reach and leadership in news and business on TV, web and mobile platforms.

    The latest PAX results for the period Q3 2012 to Q2 2013* show that CNN is the clear frontrunner among other international news and business brands across all metrics:

    •    As a TV brand, CNN’s daily audience is 59% greater than BBC World News and 2.6 times the size of CNBC’s audience. 

    •    CNN is far more effective than any other news/business channel in connecting 
    international business travelers (42% monthly reach vs. 29% for next placed channel)

    •    In the digital sphere, more of the PAX population visit CNN via web or mobile than any other media brand.

    Tony Maddox, Executive Vice President of CNN International, said: “It’s most gratifying to see that our increased editorial output from Asia Pacific continues to resonate with viewers. They want intelligent, in-depth coverage and analysis, both from their region and globally. 

    Programming such as ‘CNN Newsroom Live from Hong Kong’, ‘On China’ and ‘Talk Asia’ delivers this in clear and compelling ways. ”

    Duncan Morris, Vice President of Research at Turner International Asia Pacific, said: “Coming out on top in one of these independent media surveys would be a great achievement, but to be so consistently strong in all metrics and on all platforms on both studies is clearly very pleasing. CNN has yet again demonstrated that when it comes to targeting hard-to-reach elite groups, as well as broader affluent populations, the brand is the obvious news and business leader.”

    The most recent BE:Asia research# highlights that whether via TV, web or mobile, the majority of Asia’s business elite (71%) consume CNN every month. A remarkable 6-in-10 (58%) are weekly CNN brand users, while over a third (35%) are daily CNN consumers. Other highlights include:

    •    BE:Asia 2013 findings show clearly that CNN is the leading media brand among Asian Elites on all platforms: TV, web and mobile, and for all metrics: daily, weekly and monthly reach.

    –    CNN TV reaches 61% more Asian Elites each day than its closest TV news rival

    –    CNN Digital has 45% greater monthly reach than the next largest media brand

    •    Mobile is a key platform for Asia’s Business Elites, as reflected in their high smartphone and tablet ownership levels (82% and 55% respectively), and by the fact that CNN alone is able to reach almost a third (30%) of them via mobile devices.

  • Genesis Burson-Marsteller announces New Client Wins

    Genesis Burson-Marsteller announces New Client Wins

     

    MUMBAI : Genesis Burson-Marsteller, leader in integrated communications, specializing in public relations, public affairs, corporate responsibility, crisis communications and digital marketing, has announced the addition of new clients across businesses and industry practices. The new clients include JK Group, BITS Pilani, Sunburn, Get It and UFO Moviez.

    “These wins are a result of our leadership’s focused new business effort and demonstrate our ability to deliver across a diverse range of communication needs of our clients, through our evidence-based integrated communication approach. We are delighted with our continued success in partnering with such prestigious companies and organisations,” stated Prema Sagar, Principal & Founder.

    Genesis Burson-Marsteller has been tasked with delivering a host of services to its newest clients, including media outreach, stakeholder communications, thought leadership and strategic counsel.

    Recent client wins include:

    J.K. Organisation, founded over 100 years ago, has multi-business, multi-product and multi-location operations with interests in tyre, auto components, cement, dairy and paper.
    The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, BITS Pilani is an all-India Institute for higher education. Over the years, BITS has provided the highest quality technical education to students from all over India admitted on the basis of merit. Its graduates may be found throughout the world in all areas of engineering, science and commerce.

     

    Sunburn, Asia’s largest music festival brand, is the ultimate lifestyle experience event. Ranked at number 4, as the world’s best EDM fest, it is an annual property of Percept Live, which was inaugurated in 2007 in Goa. The Sunburn Goa Festival is a synergy of music, entertainment, food, shopping and lifestyle that attracts music tourism in Goa. Over the past seven years of existence, Sunburn has brought together renowned Indian and International DJs to entertain crowds of more than 150,000 people from all over the globe over a three day period in December. After ruling the electronic dance music scene in the heart of Goa, Sunburn moved to the city of its fans and played to massive crowds in Mumbai and Delhi in 2012. For the first time in its history since inception, Sunburn also crossed international shores to be hosted on the beautiful beaches of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2012 and later Dubai in 2013, thereby becoming the first successful ‘Glocal’ entertainment product from India. Sunburn is scheduled to head to Bali, Singapore, Jakarta and Mexico in 2013-14.

     
    Getit Infomedia is a leading platform making local businesses discoverable. It aims to seamlessly deliver value across all media platforms – voice, mobile applications, online, WAP, web chat, print etc. The services provide presence, enquiries and leads to its advertisers while consumers have access to the best information, benefits and offers. Getit Infomedia is amongst the largest Digital information and services provider in India with the widest, in-depth listing of businesses with a strong geographical reach pan India. It has alliances and partnerships with leading corporate houses like Google, Yahoo, Nokia and leading telcos such as Airtel, Tata, Reliance, Idea etc. Getit’s recent integration with Infomedia (erstwhile publishing division of Network18 group) has further strengthened its reach and now operates out of more than 100 cities in India, catering to the need of the local SMEs and consumers.

    Founded by the Valuable Group in 2005, UFO Moviez India Ltd is the world’s largest satellite networked digital cinema chain. UFO’s path breaking initiative has revolutionized the way films are distributed & exhibited in India through its pioneering technology and infrastructure. Within a few years of its launch, UFO has become the global market leader in its area of operations, offering end to end digital cinema solutions and delivering films via satellite directly to theatres, ensuring ‘FIRST DAY FIRST SHOW’ for film distributors and exhibitors across the country.

  • Merck India Unveils Consumer and Lifestyle Inspirations 2014-15

    Merck India Unveils Consumer and Lifestyle Inspirations 2014-15

    MUMBAI : Colour is an element as important as design; however colour trends, though reflecting the spirit of times, could change frequently. For example, silver gaining popularity worldwide, thanks to the wave of high tech products.

    One of the questions that perennially plague most manufacturers and product developers is determining the defining colour in the coming year. From a developer’s perspective, ‘colour sells; but the right colour sells better’ and thus they are in a constant search for the upcoming colour and trend preferences.

    Performance Materials India, a division of Merck, is a leader in effect pigments. Every year it brings together experts and undertakes extensive research to predict colours that consumers will prefer in the coming years. It today unveiled the ‘Consumer and Lifestyle Inspirations 2014-15’, a colour forecast for the printing, plastics and coatings industries in India.

    Some of the trends that consumer and lifestyle inspirations highlighted are:

    •    Warm effect colors like matte oranges, reds and deep chocolate browns would gain prominence.

    •    They would be complemented by bold colours like electric / cobalt blues, purples and pinks.

    •    For consumer electronic appliances, silver would play a lesser role as consumers gravitate towards colours with higher chroma, effect and emotion. Individual expression takes precedence.

    •    Black is no longer simply monochromatic; it gets reinvented and takes on a sparkly hue.

    Commenting on occasion of the unveiling, Filip Roscam, Creative Design Manager, Merck KGaA, said, “The purpose of the report is to introduce the latest global colour trends and apply them to local products. This offers customers an opportunity to predict future trends and create demand for their products. Colours help consumer express their identity and individuality; thereby equipping manufacturers to satisy their customers’ needs.”

    Dr. Aniruddha Paul, Head, Regional Marketing Asia (Decorative) said, “Being a global leader in the pearlescent pigment market, Merck’s Performance Materials Division focuses on creating new demand by actively developing products and predicting colour trends. We predict trends each year for various industries such as plastics, printings and coatings, and are confident that the Indian market will benefit immensely from it.”

  • Crocs opens its 31st exclusive store in India

    Crocs opens its 31st exclusive store in India

    MUMBAI : Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), leading provider of innovative casual footwear, is happy to announce the opening of a new store in Viviana Mall, Thane-West, Mumbai, India. Since bursting onto the scene in 2002 with its iconic clog, Crocs has expanded to become a global lifestyle footwear brand with over 300 styles per season, available in more than 90 countries worldwide.

    The new store opening hours are from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm. With fresh, white walls, the famously colorful CrocsTM will stand out prominently, tempting customers inside. Curved contours throughout the store help create a sense of comfort and relaxation, enhanced by the green ceiling and wooden floor. The new store occupies 1053 square feet super area and offers shoes for men, women and children. Flip flops, rain boots, wedges, flats, loafers, sneakers, cozy boots and clogs will be available in a range of colors and sizes, suitable for everybody. This season, Crocs has many exciting new collections to choose from, including Hover Synth Suede sneakers, Walu M for men and Huarache flip-flops, CrocbandTM Arc slingback for women and, CC Mickey Peek-a-boo clog for kids.

    Crocs began its operations in India in the year 2007. With this new opening, Crocs now has 30 exclusive stores, 1 kiosk and 2 factory outlets in the country. Crocs products are also available in more than 15 cities across India in more than 300 multi-brand outlets.

  • Ten HD available on Tata Sky HD

    Ten HD available on Tata Sky HD

    MUMBAI : Ten HD, 24×7 Sports HD TV channel that showcases exciting sports action in High definition from its stellar line-up of Live Premier international sporting is now available on Tata Sky HD Channel No. 408.

    Mr. Rajesh Sethi, CEO – Sports Business, ZEEL, said “We’re extremely pleased to offer TEN HD to Tata Sky HD subscribers. TEN HD’s availability on Tata Sky will provide compelling sports content covering cricket, football, tennis, athletics, wrestling in High definition to HD subscribers. Tata Sky HD subscribers can look forward to exhilarating upcoming tours of Indian cricket team.”

    TEN HD will broadcast prominent properties like Cricket from South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies, 2014 Commonwealth Games, 2014 Asian Game, 2014 Hockey World Cup, US Open, ATP, WTA, UEFA Champions League , UEFA Europa League, French League, Moto GP, Tour de France and WWE.

  • The Spiciest Bollywood News show on TV now gets Spicier!

    The Spiciest Bollywood News show on TV now gets Spicier!

    MUMBAI : In a Bollywood crazy nation like ours, a constant and almost insatiable craving for some controversial scoops or insider updates on what’s happening in the off-screen lives of stars we worship or even despise, is quite the usual thing. And when it comes to choosing a destination that can be relied upon to fulfill this eternal craving, only the spiciest one can make the cut. With its sensational revelations and tongue-in-cheek commentary, Planet Bollywood News has consistently been the no. 1 choice of the viewers.

    Acknowledging this support from its loyal fans, the show is taking the next step towards whetting their appetite for Bollywood News with the launch of a new avatar! Starting Wed, Oct 9th, Planet Bollywood News will be airing full one hour episodes every Monday to Friday, 7 pm to 8 pm. It’s a definite promise to ‘hit the spot’ as the show prepares to bring you more in-depth coverage, break more sensational secrets and steamy stories in an hour like no show has done before!

    Its not just the fans of Bollywood, but celebrities too who follow the show closely. 

    Congratulating zoOm and the Planet Bollywood team, Bollywood’s deadly diva Sonam Kapoor said – “The show is very entertaining and informative. Whether I am in town or out travelling to remote places for shoots, this is one show that always keeps me updated about all that’s happening in the industry.” Well its not just Sonam who follows this shows for her regular dose of Bollywood, but her grandmother too! She further quips: “My grandmother hears stuff about me on this show and calls me up to ask whether it really happened or not.” Sonam would be gracing the launch of the new format on Wednesday. Known for being a fashionista, a fine actress and one who speaks her mind and makes the most quotable quotes, Planet Bollywood News could not have hoped for a more glamorously sensational guest to grace the launch of its new format. As the show braces to press the restart button on 9th October, with Sonam around, we are assured that it is going to be a blast!

    Starting 9th October, tune into Planet Bollywood News every Monday-Friday 7 pm to 8 pm only on zoOm – India’s No. 1 Bollywood Channel.

  • Finolex Cables Limited Launches LED

    Finolex Cables Limited Launches LED

    MUMBAI : Finolex Cables Limited, India’s largest and leading manufacturer of electrical and communication cables today launched FinoLED- a premium and high quality variety of LED lighting.
    Designed to the highest quality specifications, the FinoLED product range is intended to satisfy the demand and requirement of quality lighting in the industrial, commercial and architectural markets like hotels, restaurants, offices and municipalities, among others.

    Since comfortable and pleasant lighting is a must for certain industries, the LED lights will be an ideal replacement for normal GLS lamps, CFL bulbs and HID lamps.

    The range includes:

    · Retrofit bulb shaped LED in 0.5w Deco in five colours and specifications of 3w, 5w, 7w, 10w, 12w and 14w

    · Indoor Lighting including LED Flat Panel Down lighter

    · LED Slim Tube light fixture in 4w, 10w and 18w

    · Street light varying between 20w to 210w

    · Industrial High Bay Fixtures varying from 45w to 210w

     

    The company has already been manufacturing an entire range of CFL’s & T5 Tubes in their state of art factory based at Urse, Pune.

    Finolex’s CFL’s & T5 are made available Pan India through a strong distribution network under the Brand Name Finoglow.

    Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sridhar Reddy – President, Marketing, Finolex Cables Ltd said “Our intention has always been to take innovation, quality, dependability and safety to the next level. We at Finolex Cables believe that high quality products such as these will revolutionize the lighting industry and help drive the Finolex Group’s growth while providing great value and excellence to our customers.

  • Beam appoints Vidyut arte managing director of india business

    Beam appoints Vidyut arte managing director of india business

    MUMBAI : Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM) today announced that Vidyut Arte, a veteran consumer goods leader with decades of experience in India and across Asia, will join the company as Managing Director of Beam India.  Arte, 51, joins Beam from Mondelez International, where he is currently Managing Director, Multi Category and Gum & Candy, South East Asia.  Over a 20-year career at Cadbury, now part of Mondelez, Arte served in roles of increasing responsibility, including leading sales and marketing for Cadbury India, leading the company’s business in China, and most recently, serving as Managing Director, Thailand, responsible for the combined Kraft and Cadbury business.  Arte’s appointment is effective December 2nd.

    “We are very excited that Vidyut is joining Beam to lead our India business, including our market-leading Teacher’s Scotch brand, into its next stage of growth,” said Arthur Aroney, Managing Director for Emerging Markets in Beam’s Asia Pacific/South America segment.  “Vidyut is a proven brand-builder, growth driver and inspirational leader.  His management, sales and marketing experience in India and across Asia will be incredibly valuable as he and our team execute our profitable growth strategy with the utmost passion, integrity and skill.”

    Arte succeeds Aroney, who has been managing the India business on an interim basis.  Arte is a graduate of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, India, and earned his MBA at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai.  Arte and his family intend to relocate back to India from Thailand, where he is currently based.

  • BrainSTARS embarking on a trailblazing initiative called NumberNagar

    BrainSTARS embarking on a trailblazing initiative called NumberNagar

    NEW DELHI : A Bangalore-based organization committed to innovation and development of education in India is charting a new course to expand pan India through franchise route. BrainSTARS is looking for passionate entrepreneurs who would take pride and build with passion – who will trail-blaze with them on this glorious path of re-shaping the future of education.

    They are planning to spread their footprint pan India, majorly focusing on Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. Mr. Ravi Shankar, CEO BrainSTARS said, “We are dedicated to fostering and nurturing the movement of maths and science education in India. We are delighted to associate with Franchise India in our expansion plans and hope to reap consistent and stellar successes in the coming year”

    Ms. Sonya Chowdhary, Director Franchise India Brands stated “ BrainSTARS aims to focus on Tier1 and Tier 2 cities which offer a wider and unique solutions portfolio. We are glad to be associated with them for their pan India expansion plans”