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  • Indian Badminton League to commence from 30 September

    Indian Badminton League to commence from 30 September

    MUMBAI: The second edition of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) will be held from 30 September to 15 October, the IBL Governing Council said on Monday as reported by PTI.

     

    The governing council has decided to allow franchisees to increase the team strength from 11 in the first year to 13 players. Each franchisee can pick two more players – Indian or foreign – which will further intensify the competition.

     

    “Badminton competition at the 2014 Asian Games gets over on the 29th of September, 2014. Players can directly fly-in from Incheon for the league,” said the Badminton Association of India president and IBL Governing Council chairman, Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta.

     

    “Last year, too, players had reached Delhi directly from Guangzhou, China, after taking part in the World Badminton Championships. This period ensures us the right opportunity to have world’s best players for the IBL, which already has created a buzz the world over,” he added.

     

    Dr Das Gupta, who is also a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) executive council and a vice-president at the Badminton Asia Confederation, said: “BWF is very impressed with the IBL and want to know more about it. They consider India a very important country and what can get bigger than the fact that the BWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held here during the Thomas and Uber Cup.”

     

    The first edition of the IBL, held between 14 and 31 August, 2013, was won by PVP Ventures-owned Hyderabad Hotshots. The team captain Saina Nehwal had remained unconquered in all the seven matches on her way to the title triumph.

     

    “Following the success of the inaugural IBL, many top players are already approaching us for this year’s event. To ensure that world’s best are available for IBL 2014, the IBL Governing Council has decided to make the most of this window,” said Sporty Solutionz chief exectuive, Ashish Chadha.

     

    The league will be played in six Indian cities – Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

  • Bajaao & Hard Rock café come together for artist management

    Bajaao & Hard Rock café come together for artist management

    MUMBAI: BAJAAO Music Pvt Ltd (BMPL), India’s first and leading online retailer of music instruments and theirevents division in BAJAAO Consulting and Events Pvt Ltd (BCEPL) today announcedtheir partnership with Hard Rock Café to curate artistes performing at various venues from across the country. Currently, Hard Rock Café is present in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune & Delhi, and Hyderabad which will in turn allow BAJAAO to service the crux of metropolitan cities across the country.

    Given the current state of the live music industry in India, which is experiencing young talent mushrooming in the country, BAJAAO Consulting and Events Pvt Ltd will have an opportunity to encourage a number of acts to center stage where this talent can continue their journey to higher levels in the music industry while they build a promising career.Hard Rock Café has been one of the first venues to consistently promote talent across the board in India & looks to strengthen its focus on the same.BAJAAO will be handling the artiste’s management for over 52 weeks i.e. approximately over a year for Hard Rock Café.

    Thanks to its deep roots in the Indian music scene the company has also expanded the events division to include and execute bigger, better musical events and partnerships, which include associations with Jack Daniels Rock Awards,International Jazz Festival, Ragasthan, Red Bull Tour Bus & brands like Superdry, Diesel, Converse etc.

     

    Speaking on the association,Ashutosh Pande, Founder-CEO, BAJAAO commented: “I look forward to unearthing amazing talent & providing them with the platform to perform. These young musicians are passionately driven with a burning desire to perform, and we would like to expose them to the industry as much as we can.Music is indispensable and will always be a part of our world. India is only now expanding its idea of live music by going beyond Bollywood and other classical forms.We are honored to work with one of the world’s most iconic brands for music& also to promote the abundant talent this country possesses.”

    Also commenting on the development,Mr.AkashSharma, Manager for Marketing & Events at Hard Rock Café said: “The BAJAAOteam has worked with innumerable talented musicians since their humble beginnings from the Jam room to the live sound company. This has provided them with a level of trust & insights in this industry which few possess. Hence we are looking forward to this association with them andfor some great music at Hard Rock Café.”

    BAJAAO has been encouraging young talent to be successful in the music industry for years.They have recently tied up with the prestigious True School of Musicas their gear partner powering any and all of their musical needs. The school is affiliated to the Manhattan School of Music in New York and the Academy of Contemporary Music in the UK. The firm is realizing its vision to be the one point source for all musical needs for musiciansacross the country.
    There is a constant rise in independent DJs, musicians, organisersetc which willsee this industry grow exponentially in the coming years. BAJAAO will continue to provide an opportunity for many to chase their passions inorder to set the stage for music in India.

     

  • AD Club to conduct ad review in Gurgaon, Delhi

    AD Club to conduct ad review in Gurgaon, Delhi

    MUMBAI: The Advertising Club is completing 60 years of its successful existence this year.  The Managing Committee with a view to celebrate this momentous occasion has planned a series of new activities.

     

    We kick start with the 2013 Creative Review, one of the most erstwhile popular programs of the Ad Club.  This event will happen on Friday, 28th February, 2014 at Vivanta by Taj – Gurgaon, NCR, Sector 44, Gurgaon-122 004 at 6.30 pm and will be presented in an interesting new format where two Creative stalwarts Agnello Dias (Chief Creative Officer), Taproot India Communication India Pvt. Ltd.) & Josy Paul (Chairman & CCO, BBDO India Pvt. Ltd.) will present the Review.

     

    COLORS have come on board as Presenting Sponsor where as Bharti Airtel Ltd.  & PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. will be the Associate Sponsors.

     

    The donor passes will be charged at Rs.850/- per head and will be available from 26th February, 2014 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the reception of DLF City Club, Moulsari Road, DLF City Phase – III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana Ph: +91 124-4999100.  The passes will also be available from 4 pm at the venue on 28th February, 2014.

     

    The event will be followed by Cocktails & Dinner.

     

    Further details can be had from The Ad Club at 23894091 / 23810213 OR www.theadvertisingclub.net 

     

    Kindly feel free to send an email at adclub@vsnl.com

  • Govt asks broadcasters to sensitise audience about North-East Indians

    Govt asks broadcasters to sensitise audience about North-East Indians

    MUMBAI: The sad demise of 19-year-old Nido Tania in Delhi has created a furore all over. The gory incident has just not got the protestors on the streets to seek justice for the slain student, but has even put the government on a hyperactive active mode. Considering the rising instances of bias against the North Eastern community, the Home Ministry has sent a letter to various broadcasting bodies in the country asking them to sensitise the TV audiences about the culture of the North East.

     

    Since the seven states of North East India don’t get much prominence on the channels, the Ministry has requested them to come up with programmes centered on NE citizens and culture. The Ministry is of the opinion that the migrated population from the region ‘might be getting treated differently due to their different culture’ that include their typical physical features, culture, food habits and dressing sense. It has also advised the news channels to send journalists to the NE region to cover its issues and also increase interaction with those who have migrated to different cities.

     

    A broadcaster, however, says that from a business point of view, it is too expensive to cover the region. He points out that since the TV ratings agency TAM does not cover the entire region, except few parts of Assam, it becomes difficult to keep a tab on TVTs. Secondly, the area doesn’t have many advertisers, except for few tea brands.

     

    For now, the letters have been sent out to the various broadcasting bodies such as the News Broadcasters Association and the Indian Broadcasting Federation. They will have to think about whether or not they would want to take up the suggestion by the Ministry.

     

    Nido Tania, son of an Arunachal Pradesh Congressman in Delhi, was killed during an argument with a shopkeeper over his hair colour.

  • Media depends on PR agencies for quality inputs: MSLGroup report

    Media depends on PR agencies for quality inputs: MSLGroup report

    MUMBAI: We have heard stories about people struggling to make a mark in their chosen fields. Somehow, the number of such stories seems to be reducing. Thanks to the public relation work!

     

    The PR professionals work behind the scenes to bring their clients to the forefront, also making reaching out to concerned people easier and accessible.

     

    The “communication” industry has changed over the years and has become an integral part of today’s business. Be it brands or individuals, everyone needs that additional push to make it all work. But even the wand of the PR fairies would work only when one comes with a fat wallet! Considering the economic slowdown that has impacted almost all the sectors, even the PR sector must have been affected. Let’s see how…

     

    As per the report by MSLGroup on ‘Public Relations in India: The impact of the economic downturn and the 2014 outlook’ highlights the tough time, the paradigm shift and the new possibilities.

     

    With moderate growth and economic situation buffeting the currency, corporations have started working on the mantra: work leaner, battle for every square inch of the market and reduce budgets.

     

    Till two years ago, the Indian PR industry was different from what it is today. It was battling with numerous questions – how to come together to find solutions to the talent crisis? How to ensure fees are commensurate with value delivered? What can be done to underscore the sector’s strategic value and change its image from that of a media manager to brand builder?

     

    To keep a tab on how things have changed and how the industry is being perceived, not only from outside but within itself, the group put a pulse on the finger of the industry by commissioning a national survey of PR professionals. The focus was on the business environment, the challenges a slowdown presents and ways to negotiate it.

     

    Numerous questions were posed to the participants (67) across cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Pune and Mumbai). For instance when asked about which part of the marketing ecosystem has been most affected by the downtown, the respondents thought that the PR industry was second after the advertising agencies.

     

    The report also quotes Eureka Forbes Marzin Shroff saying, “While it is true that businesses are facing turbulent times, the first thing most do is significantly reduce their marketing budget. We, however, are against this practice…. There are low-cost and even no-cost ways to market your product in order to keep your business on track even during difficult times. In view of this, our marketing budgets have not been significantly affected.”

     

    The report also talks about the way forward – the industry needs to keep the focus on issues like adapting to new modes of communication, innovative thinking, talent, targeting the right industry, product mix and building relationship with clients.

     

    The main learning from the responses stated in the report are:

     

    1.There is an increase in the media’s dependence on PR consultants for coverage

    2.Media is looking increasingly to PR agencies for quality inputs and content

    3.Competition between media houses has made it tougher for PR consultants

     

    The report goes on to focus on how there is a rise in the number of cheap smartphones and what it means for communications.

     

    Since consumers are using smartphones to communicate in multiple ways, marketers need to take note of how smartphones are helping consumers in their purchase decisions. Considering that smartphones sales saw a record 167 per cent annual growth, the market was projected to hit $1 billion by the 1013 end as per industry estimates.

     

    Click here for the full report…

  • Witness the rise of a Megastructure – Terminal 3

    Witness the rise of a Megastructure – Terminal 3

    MUMBAI: One of Asia’s largest, Terminal 3, is a symbol of India’s fast paced infrastructure growth and emerging economic status. With a capacity of 34 million passengers per year (mppa), it turned Indira Gandhi International Airport into South Asia’s most important aviation hub. A mammoth task completed in a record time of 37 months against the backdrop of a looming deadline to the Commonwealth Games 2010.

    On February the 9th at 7 PM, get set to witness this incredible journey called ‘Megastructures: Delhi IGI Airport – Terminal 3’ on National Geographic Channel. A one-hour special documenting the construction of India’s largest post-independence building, spearheaded by the GMR group, the show will follow the emergence of this gigantic structure, from conception to realization.

    Commenting on the challenges posed by the megaproject, Mr. I. Prabhakara Rao, CEO, Delhi International Airport (P) Limited said, “The task to provide India’s capital, a world-class international airport – was nothing short of daunting. 16 million domestic and international travelers were already flying through Delhi annually, and the milestone to be achieved was to provide for actual traffic of 36 million passengers in just over three years. There was much to be done and very little time. But we had some of the brightest minds from across the world, as well as extremely dedicated teams of workers, on our side to erect the megastructure that would change the landscape of Delhi NCR, as we knew it. We couldn’t be happier about Nat Geo joining us on this thrilling ride.”

    Commenting on the documentary, Ms. Debarpita Banerjee, VP, Marketing, National Geographic and FOX International Channels, said, “Terminal 3 revolutionized air travel for residents of Delhi and India alike. For the National Geographic team to have been associated with the process of history being created hence, was an honor. And as always, with the ‘Megastructure’ franchise, Nat Geo patrons have a compelling and a great story to look forward to.”

    Watch the transformation of a barren stretch of land into this spectacular Megastructure in record time, on ‘Megastructures: Delhi IGI Airport – Terminal 3’ premiering on Sunday, 9th February at 7 PM only on National Geographic Channel.

     

  • AAP faces flak for Somnath Bharti’s midnight raids in Delhi:ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll

    AAP faces flak for Somnath Bharti’s midnight raids in Delhi:ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll

    MUMBAI: Aam Admi Party’s image suffers a blow for the midnight raids at Khirki Extension led by party MLA and law minister Somnath Bharti in Delhi, suggests the opinion poll conducted by ABP News-Nielsen. Around 55% respondents surveyed in Delhi feel that recent incident involving Somanath Bharti will have a negative impact on the image of Aam Admi Party.

     

     

    5o per cent believe Kejriwal’s dharna over Bharti row not right

    According to the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, 50 per cent feel that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal should not have staged dharna and protested against alleged non-cooperation by officers of the Delhi Police in the after math of the incident in Khirki extension. There is a split of opinion amongst total respondents with 48% saying otherwise.

    Delhi CM Kejriwal’s performance above average in last one month

    According to the opinion poll conducted by ABP News-Nielsen, majority of the respondents (55%) surveyed in Delhi rated overall performance of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as ‘very good’ or ‘good’ with a mean score of 3.5 which implies an above average performance.  Around 38 per cent rated his performance in the last month as chief minister as good. As per the survey, 12 per cent respondents rated the performance of chief minister as ‘poor’ and 4 per cent as ‘very poor’.

    51% to vote for AAP if Lok Sabha polls were held tomorrow

    As per the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, half of respondent surveyed (51%) said that they will vote for AAP if Lok Sabha elections were held tomorrow. Around 46 per cent said they will not vote for the party. as per the survey, there is a drop of 13% from the Vidhan Sabha voting.

    Majority will vote for AAP if Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections were held tomorrow

    As per the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, almost two thirds majority, 63% of respondents surveyed said that they will vote for AAP if Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections were held tomorrow.

    50 per cent support Modi as prime minister in Delhi

     Narendra Modi is the preference of half of the respondents surveyed in Delhi for the position of Prime Minister. It would appear that about 14% of those who said they would vote for AAP in Lok Sabha elections, would prefer someone other than Arvind  Kejriwal as PM. Around 37 respondents voted for Arvind Kejriwal and 10 per cent for Rahul Gandhi as PM.

    The opinion poll was conducted by ABP News-Nielsen between 25th and 26th January, 2014 with 1501 respondents.

  • 9th edition of Car & Bike Awards acknowledges exceptional talent

    9th edition of Car & Bike Awards acknowledges exceptional talent

    MUMBAI: It was time once again for the stalwarts of the Indian automobile industry to take centre stage at the much awaited NDTV Car and Bike Awards 2014. Presented by Mobil1, the ninth edition saw a gathering of the auto industry, car and bike aficionados and enthusiasts across the sector as the NDTV Car & Bike Awards felicitated the best among the best, showcased in NDTV’s highly acclaimed ‘The Car and Bike Show’. These Awards are the automobile industry’s most credible awards, presented annually by NDTV.

    In a grand ceremony held at The Taj Palace Hotel, Delhi, hosted by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar and Sarah Jacob, Hyundai Grand i10 took the Car of the Year Award 2014, while KTM Duke 390 was awarded the Two Wheeler of the Year 2014. The ‘CNB Visioneer Award’ was given to Mr. Brijmohan Lall for his outstanding contribution to the Indian automobile industry.

    The CNB Viewers’ Choice Awards for both Cars and Bikes provided NDTV viewers the exciting opportunity to vote for their favourite car and two wheeler nominees and stand a chance to take the year’s hottest wheels home. Ford EcoSport and TVS Jupiter were announced as the Viewers’ Choice car and Two Wheeler respectively.

     

    Sachin Tendulkar was awarded (the Brand Ambassador of the Year for BMW while Mahindra Racing & Gaurav Gill was awarded the Mobil1 Motorsport Award. The evening was a celebration of the best design, unmatched technology, style and performances in the automobile industry and honoured the best vehicles and campaigns that dominated the market in 2013.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor – Auto & Head Automobile Programming, NDTV said, “It’s with immense pride that we celebrate the deserving winners tonight. Our even more comprehensive jury scoring process ensures that we are truly honouring the years the most exciting and best cars, most capable and exhilarating two wheelers, and the most deserving people behind them.”

     

    To ensure a full proof and fair selection process, each Jury member assesses and awards each nominee in complete isolation to other jurors. Each car and bike nominated is driven, evaluated and tested by the Jury along with a detailed research on each nominee’s specifications; its market performance and its immediate competition also being provided to them. Tabulators at Ernst and Young monitored the entire process.

  • ABP NEWS NIELSEN POLL- AAP likely to impact Congress the most in Lok Sabha polls.

    ABP NEWS NIELSEN POLL- AAP likely to impact Congress the most in Lok Sabha polls.

    MUMBAI: ABP News- Nielsen Snap Poll in Delhi-NCR & Mumbai: Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP likely to impact congress the most and other parties to a lesser extent in the Lok Sabha polls, predicts the Snap poll conducted by ABP News-Nielsen in Delhi and Mumbai.

     

    According to the Snap poll, In Mumbai and Thane, INC+NCP likely to get around 3 seats in 2014 general elections as compared to 8 seates in 2009. BJP+SHS predicted to get 6 as compared to the single seat in 2009 while AAP likely to bag only one seat.

     

    AAP predicted to sweep Delhi, to wipe off Congress: As per the ABP News- Nielsen Snap Poll in Delhi-NCR & Mumbai, in Delhi, Kejriwal’s AAP likely to wipe away INC, to get 6 seats. Congress might not get a single seat as compared to slean sweep of all 7 seats in 2009 polls.

     

    Modi scores over Kejriwal as the most preferred PM candidate: As per the ABP News- Nielsen Snap Poll in Delhi-NCR & Mumbai, the appeal of Arvind Kejriwal seems restricted to Delhi as BJP’s Narendra Modi leads in Mumbai and NCR with an overall votes of 48 per cent. Congress scion Rahul Gandhi stands third in the race for PM with an overall 16 per cent votes.

     

    BJP likely to hold its seats in NCR (Haryana): According to the ABP News- Nielsen Snap Poll in Delhi-NCR & Mumbai, BJP predicted to get 2 seats in NCR (Haryana- Gurgaon and Faridabad). BJP likely to hold its seats or gain, barring in Delhi. Congress predicted to lose both with around 12 per cent vote share as compared to the vote share of over 38 per cent in 2009.

     

    AAP predicted to win Ghaziabad, dent BSP: As per the ABP News- Nielsen Snap Poll in Delhi-NCR & Mumbai, in NCR (Uttar Pradesh- Ghaziabad and Gautam Budha Nagar, AAP and BJP likely to get one each in 2014. AAP likely to dent BSP which got a seat in 2009. As per the Snap polls, AAP could win in Ghaziabad.

     

    The Field work for the ABP News-Nielsen Snap poll was done in the 21 Parliamentary constituencies in Delhi, NCR and Mumbai region between 10th-12th January, 2014 with 2585 respondents.

  • TRAI to hold open house on 800 MHz spectrum on 27 Jan

    TRAI to hold open house on 800 MHz spectrum on 27 Jan

    NEWDELHI: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has listed 15 January as the last date for submission of application for the 1800 MHz and 900 MHz under a revised schedule of the auction process.

     

    The DoT has issued the second amendment to the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the spectrum auction of 1800 MHz band and 900 MHz band.

     

    Under the amendment, some changes have been made in some parts of clause no 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and annexure 2A. The details of the amendment are available on the website of DoT.

     

    Meanwhile, as per the first amendment to the NIA, the department issued clarifications on the queries raised about the NIA on 2 January which are also available on the DoT website.

     

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is to hold an open house discussion on reserve price for auction of spectrum in the 800 MHz band on 27 January in Delhi. The open house will be open to all stakeholders.