Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Mansi Taneja

Stories by Viveat Susan Pinto &Amp; Mansi Taneja

Broadcasters-ad agencies spat over billing continues

Broadcasters-ad agencies spat over billing continues

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

This follows a series of tax notices to broadcasters to pay TDS on the 15% agency commission reflected in their invoices

Panasonic unveils second chapter of India story

Panasonic unveils second chapter of India story

Rediff.com   1 May 2013

The Japanese giant wants to focus on segments outside its core business

Growth is back on track for HUL

Growth is back on track for HUL

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

Harish Manwani, HUL's chairman, responded to questions from Viveat Susan Pinto on how his company managed to buck the trend after struggling for much of the financial year ended March 31.

Land prices soar as farmhouses in Delhi see realty boom

Land prices soar as farmhouses in Delhi see realty boom

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2013

Costs on the outskirts soar 50-100% through past year

GSK overtakes Colgate in sensitivity segment: Nielsen

GSK overtakes Colgate in sensitivity segment: Nielsen

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

The sensitivity segment has quadrupled in the past two years, due to the aggressive marketing effort of both GSK and Colgate.

Scam ads, copycats dog agencies

Scam ads, copycats dog agencies

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2013

Three recalls of Goafest's award-winning campaigns in one week.

Builders hardsell ultra luxe branded homes

Builders hardsell ultra luxe branded homes

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

At Rs 10-25 crore each, with star design and promotion, the segment is supposed to be recession-proof.

HUL falls as parent's outlook softens

HUL falls as parent's outlook softens

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

Unilever, which derives 52-53 per cent of its $70-billion revenues from emerging markets, said it expected economic pressures to continue in 2013.

Spotlight on scam ads

Spotlight on scam ads

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2013

Client-agency relationship comes under scrutiny at Goafest 2013.

Online property sites top choice of home seekers

Online property sites top choice of home seekers

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

According to experts tracking the realty sector, sites such as Magicbricks.com, 99acres.com and makaan.com are fast-becoming the choice of consumers looking for renting a property, as such sites let them directly connect with the owner and save time and money.

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2013

s also create buzz with contests, promotions, mall activations and events.

Now, builders arrange for doctors to woo buyers

Now, builders arrange for doctors to woo buyers

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

The tie-up with IBM for Wave City, to be spread over 4,500 acres, is meant to provide information on traffic management through SMS alerts and billing usage.

Who will don the creative mantle at JWT?

Who will don the creative mantle at JWT?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

After Bobby Kumar's exit over controversial Ford ads, industry is abuzz with speculations on his replacement.

Brokerages give Nestle thumbs-down

Brokerages give Nestle thumbs-down

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2013

Brokerage houses reacted to the piece of news by reducing the target price assigned to the company.

In war of germs, Dettol and Lifebuoy enter round two

In war of germs, Dettol and Lifebuoy enter round two

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2013

Old rivals HUL and Reckitt brag product potencies

GlaxoSmithKline back on health track

GlaxoSmithKline back on health track

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

After flirting with 'indulgent' variants, Horlicks and Foodles have tasted success with their health and nutrition positioning.

Wave Infra to invest Rs 500 cr in affordable housing

Wave Infra to invest Rs 500 cr in affordable housing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

With the recent Budget announcements, the sales in the affordable segment are expected to increase.

Affordable home sales may go up 20%, luxury sales to crawl

Affordable home sales may go up 20%, luxury sales to crawl

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

A day after the Budget, the industry estimates the sale of affordable homes could increase up to 20 per cent this year due to an additional exemption granted to first-time buyers.

LG India gets tax demand on high advertising spend

LG India gets tax demand on high advertising spend

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2013

Tribunal ruling in I-T's favour may open floodgates to claims against other MNCs.

Durables follow FMCG in the slow lane

Durables follow FMCG in the slow lane

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

The production of durable products (refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and conventional television sets) is contracting in India, according to new data released last week.