The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, November 21, 2002

TRP system not foolproof: Jaya TV
"THE TRP (Television rating points) system is not foolproof," alleges Mr K. Balaswaminathan, General Manager (Marketing), Jaya TV, referring to the discrepancies that surface in television viewership data. "Though I respect the credibility of the ... More

BBC sees no threat from other news channels
BBC World, the international news and information channel, has made considerable gains in its advertisement revenues from the Asian region, away from the traditional European or American markets. The first nine months of the calendar year have ... More

ADVERTISING

Local flavour proves perfect pitch for Spice
WHILE cellular service providers in the country are using film stars, catchy tunes and cute faces to connect with the customer, one player in Karnataka has opted to go local - and reaped big rewards at home and abroad. For Spice Telecom, ... More

MARKET SHARES

Foster's sales slump in AP
SALES of Foster's, the premium Australian beer, have slumped in the competitive Andhra Pradesh market, the biggest guzzler in the country, during the first seven months of the current financial year. This international brand reported a 32 per ... More

RETAILING

Special Rado collection on display
RADO Watch Company Ltd, the Swiss watch manufacturer and part of the 4.6 billion Swiss Francs Swatch Group, has opened a new Rado outlet at Swiss Time House. To celebrate this special occasion, Rado brought to the city its `40 years of DiaStar' ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Versace enters Indian market
"While we are not expecting huge volumes from this label, retailing this brand will give our store an exclusive rub-off.'' More

Brand Quest

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