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Has interest in the IPL dwindled?

Has interest in the IPL dwindled?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Although IPL 2023 had a drop in advertisers during opening match, TV and digital viewership has seen an increase by 29 percent.

PIX: Paris all set for dazzling Olympics opening!

PIX: Paris all set for dazzling Olympics opening!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A procession of barges will take nearly 7,000 athletes along the river past Paris's most famous landmarks, while more than 300,000 spectators will watch from the banks.

Career watch: The creative world of advertising

Career watch: The creative world of advertising

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

We take a look at the main career options in the field of advertising and what they demand.

'Traditional advertising is a narcotic'

'Traditional advertising is a narcotic'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

the more you advertise a product to keep up its sales, the more you need to advertise.

'Great hatred for word M': Owaisi on BJP's manifesto

'Great hatred for word M': Owaisi on BJP's manifesto

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'They have not mentioned the word minorities. They say scholarships will be given to marginalised communities'

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

Kickstart a career in advertising

Kickstart a career in advertising

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Northpoint Centre of Learning invites applications for its 18-month full-time Post Graduate Programme in Advertising and Marketing Communications.

Advertisers to make do without TV ratings for 2 months

Advertisers to make do without TV ratings for 2 months

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

For nine weeks starting October 7, broadcasters and advertisers will have to function without viewership data.

Gold medal? No thanks! Advertisers only want Kohli

Gold medal? No thanks! Advertisers only want Kohli

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

India's list of non-cricket sports stars is growing, but when it comes to endorsement deals, the bulk of the money is spent on a handful of cricketers.

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Top Congress leaders from Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held a protest in Delhi against the Centre over alleged injustice to the southern state in devolution of taxes, sparking a fierce slugfest between the party and the Modi government.

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Arrested can exercise right to silence: Ex-SC judge

Arrested can exercise right to silence: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com31 May 2024

He said the Constitution provides for the right to silence, which means an individual can refuse to answer questions from the police in case of arrest or detention.

Demand woes, volume-margin trade-off likely to weigh on HUL

Demand woes, volume-margin trade-off likely to weigh on HUL

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Hindustan Unilever's Q3FY24 performance was lacklustre, with both sales and operating profit barely moving from the year-ago period due to price cuts and higher advertising costs. Besides weak demand, the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) major is facing increased competitive pressures, particularly from regional players, which, coupled with a slow recovery in rural markets, could put revenues under pressure going forward. Margins are expected to remain range-bound as benefits from falling raw material costs are expected to be neutralised by rising promotional budgets.

Outdoor advertising to see new tech blitzkrieg

Outdoor advertising to see new tech blitzkrieg

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

As the Rs 1,000-crore (Rs 10 billion) outdoor advertising market becomes increasingly crowded with giant-sized backlit hoardings, technology may soon become the differentiating factor.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Up to three billion people are expected to tune in for the opening ceremony in Paris.

Robust summer demand across fans, ACs to drive gains for Havells India

Robust summer demand across fans, ACs to drive gains for Havells India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Electrical Consumer Durable (ECD) companies like Havells India have seen strong Q4FY24 sales and continuing seasonal demand across fans, air coolers, and room air conditioners (RAC) in addition to business-to-business sales of cables, switchgear, and professional lighting, among others. Havells India's Q4FY24 revenue rose 12 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 5,400 crore, in-line with consensus. Strong summer demand led to robust volume growth in fans and RAC and volume growth in cable and wires (C&W) due to infrastructure spending and real estate activity.

Why Steve Jobs' ex ad advisor dislikes Apple advertisements

Why Steve Jobs' ex ad advisor dislikes Apple advertisements

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Ken Segall says marketing campaigns should be simple.

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A list of 10 rising outsiders from whom wonders can be expected in the years to come.

More advertisers for performance-based payment

More advertisers for performance-based payment

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Globally, companies like Coca Cola, P&G and Unilever have adopted the performance-based model. In India, the trend is gradually catching on. A Coca Cola India spokesperson said the company is in the process of moving from an input-cost based compensation system for its agency partners towards a value-based one. This model is about paying agencies for results, not activity. HUL refused to comment, citing policy constraints on speaking about remuneration.

Of advertising, news and big business

Of advertising, news and big business

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The time will come when Indian readers will head that way too, so India Inc will have to rethink traditional ways of controlling information flows.

K'taka polls: EC warns parties against uncertified ads during silence period

K'taka polls: EC warns parties against uncertified ads during silence period

Rediff.com7 May 2023

In the advisory to political parties, the poll authority also emphasised on "clean and serious" campaign as electioneering reached feverish pitch in the southern state.

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit.

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Fintech major PhonePe on Wednesday announced the launch of its homegrown Indus Appstore specifically for the Indian market, in a bid to compete with global incumbents like Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. The Indus Appstore is PhonePe's attempt at creating a more competitive and localised mobile app store economy for India, which is already the world's largest market for mobile apps.

Study at the National Institute of Advertising!

Study at the National Institute of Advertising!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The National Institute of Advertising invites applications for its one-year Post Graduate Diplomas.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The advertisement carries Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol and images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Shinde. It has no image or photo of Shiv Sena founder late Balasaheb Thackeray, a noticeable departure going by its earlier publicity materials.

He's launched an attack on the advertising world

He's launched an attack on the advertising world

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Excerpts from Omkar Sane's book Welcome To Advertising! Now, Get Lost.

Air India advertises for pilots on contract

Air India advertises for pilots on contract

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

For the first time ever, Air India (AI) has decided to induct Indian pilots on a five-year contract, giving rise to fear among the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) that sacked pilots might not be inducted on a permanent basis.

NBA leader Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case by Delhi LG

NBA leader Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case by Delhi LG

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Under the relevant law, the activist may get a jail term of two years or fine or both as the punishment.

Advertisers shy away from Beijing Olympics

Advertisers shy away from Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Official telecaster Prasar Bharati has got Life Insurance Corporation, Maruti, Suzuki, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), Indian Oil Corporation, BSNL and Samsung on board as sponsors for telecast of the forthcoming Beijing Olympics. But with the tournament starting on August 8, Prasar Bharati is yet to have a presenting sponsor.

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a thing or two about life in all its messy grandeur and flawed imperfections, notes Arjun Menon.

Advertisers bet Rs 1900 cr on cricket this year

Advertisers bet Rs 1900 cr on cricket this year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

30 per cent of the total AD spend this financial year will be on cricket.

Advertisers bet Rs 1900 cr on cricket this year

Advertisers bet Rs 1900 cr on cricket this year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

30 percent of the total ad spend this financial year will be on cricket.

Life Comes Full Circle For Kiara

Life Comes Full Circle For Kiara

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Dia loves diamonds... Shanaya is gym-ready... Adah's Commando sari...

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.