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Has Citi 'stolen' its ad idea from Matheno Films?

Has Citi 'stolen' its ad idea from Matheno Films?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A film-maker has accused Citi India of 'picking up' his idea for their latest ad. But the bank denies this vehemently and has threatened legal action.

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders hold Ranchi Rays to goalless draw

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders hold Ranchi Rays to goalless draw

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Delhi Waveriders and Ranchi Rays played out a goal-less draw to share four points between them in a pulsating encounter of the fifth edition of the Hockey India League in Ranchi on Saturday.

WPP plans to hike stake in O&M to 74%

WPP plans to hike stake in O&M to 74%

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Global advertising major WPP Group plans to hike stake in Indian arm Ogilvy & Mather to majority 74 per cent by acquiring over 220,000 shares from existing employee shareholders.

A giant leap: From advertising to storytelling

A giant leap: From advertising to storytelling

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

People don't like advertising messing up their computer or iPhone screens.

#LforLove: A campaign that tackles homophobia against lesbians

#LforLove: A campaign that tackles homophobia against lesbians

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Redefining the portrayal of lesbian relationships in India.

HIL: Dhoni's Ranchi Rays on course for title defence

HIL: Dhoni's Ranchi Rays on course for title defence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Defending champions Ranchi Rays displayed their class and routed Uttar Pradesh Wizards 6-0 in a round robin match to seal their semi-final berth in the fourth edition of the Hockey India League, in Ranchi, on Saturday.

How Hindustan Unilever plans to fight toxic ads

How Hindustan Unilever plans to fight toxic ads

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

By toxic, the reference is to material that whips up hatred, is discriminatory in nature and has explicit sexual and pornographic content.

Hockey: India's fate on hold after 2-4 defeat to Australia

Hockey: India's fate on hold after 2-4 defeat to Australia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

India's hopes of qualifying for the title clash hung in balance as they succumbed 2-4 to world champions Australia in their last league outing of the 36th Hero Champions Trophy Hockey tournament in London on Thursday. India's two goals came from penalty corner shooter VR Raghunath and striker Mandeep Singh, but it was too late to cause any threat to Australia, who had gained a stranglehold through strikes from Trent Mitton, Aran Zalewski, Flynn Ogilvie and Tristian White.

How Dr Reddy's is rebranding itself

How Dr Reddy's is rebranding itself

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A new logo, colour and tagline were unveiled last month.

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Brands are turning up the pitch on voter participation, targeting millennial consumers.

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Parties expected to splurge a fourth of advertising budget on social media.

Exit Vodafone pug, enter network engineer

Exit Vodafone pug, enter network engineer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The latest ad, done by O&M again, Vodafone's ad agency, shows two engineers tinkering away in a dimly-lit highway tunnel.

Champions Trophy: Belgium hold Australia in thrilling draw

Champions Trophy: Belgium hold Australia in thrilling draw

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Australia and Belgium got day two of the Champions Trophy hockey off to a roaring start with a stunning 4-4 draw.

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Two senior United States Secret Service agents are being investigated over allegations that they crashed a government car into White House security barricades under the influence of alcohol, a media report said.

Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Prime Minister and and President gracing ads for Reliance Jio and Bandhan Bank have put the spotlight on this trend.

Are ad agencies being re-invented?

Are ad agencies being re-invented?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Or is all of media being re-invented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Lohani's job was to turn around the MP Tourism Development Corporation.

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The focus on Swachh Bharat has sharpened with Prime Minister Modi asking ministers to show the outcomes of schemes launched since the NDA government came to power

What's next after 'Acche Din' in 2019?

What's next after 'Acche Din' in 2019?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'It does not appear to me that the campaign of 2019 will be positive. By that I mean it is unlikely that there will be an 'achche din' style slogan either from the government or the opposition.'

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

'He was the first creative person to recognise and fully realise the power of film in an era when press ads were the only competence of Indian creatives.'

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Advertisers take to pitching family values and social causes, giving celebrity endorsers and flamboyance a miss. Nikhat Hetavkar reports.

The amazing success story of Abhijit Avasthi!

The amazing success story of Abhijit Avasthi!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The journey of Abhijit Avasthi, the former national creative director of Ogilvy & Mather, is as amazing as it is unbelievable. Read on!

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Kalyan Jewellers aims to strike gold abroad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Kalyan Jewellers is eyeing overseas expansion by catering to India-like markets and the diaspora

How Dalmiya revolutionised sports broadcast in India

How Dalmiya revolutionised sports broadcast in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

It was Dalmiya's decision to open sports broadcasting to private channels in the country. Until the late 1990s, Doordarshan held sole rights to broadcasting BCCI events in India. Dalmiya along with IS Bindra, another cricket administrator, took on the state and fought for air waves to be opened up in cricket broadcasting.

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

By using recycled resources to create earth-friendly gifting options, the venture Surprise Someone is changing the way India smiles.

Maggi crisis: No cheer for other noodles brands like Yippee!

Maggi crisis: No cheer for other noodles brands like Yippee!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

ITC's noodle brand has been caught in the Maggi crossfire.

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.

Sebi looks to preach what it practises

Sebi looks to preach what it practises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The agency has done five advertisements so far.

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Sources indicated that Tata Salt has set aside about 8-10% of their marketing budget for the Olympics this year.

Humour is Sameer Suneja's ladder to success

Humour is Sameer Suneja's ladder to success

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Sameer Suneja, 41, will take over as the chief executive of Perfetti Van Melle from October 1.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The company has booked around 350 spots for the 2015 tournament.

40 Years Ago...and now: Earning respect for the ad craft

40 Years Ago...and now: Earning respect for the ad craft

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Mohammed Khan, co-founder of one of India's largest ad agencies, Rediffusion, talks about how the business has changed.

Vodafone's branded plan brings post-paid focus

Vodafone's branded plan brings post-paid focus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

With Airtel and RCom already having launched their special offers for post-paid customers, and RJio around the corner, Vodafone makes its move with Red.

Ads focus on older generation, joint family

Ads focus on older generation, joint family

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Advertisers look at large families as target audience and speak to the 50-year old plus.

Riding to sunset: A spectacular 4-decade journey of Bajaj scooters

Riding to sunset: A spectacular 4-decade journey of Bajaj scooters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Scooters such as those from Kinetic Motors had become gearless by then and were no more family rides, but peppier individual modes of transport.

What I learnt from interning with a start-up

What I learnt from interning with a start-up

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The internship, with all its highs and lows, changed the way that I deal with life now.

What makes Big B the Shahenshah of brands

What makes Big B the Shahenshah of brands

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The endorsement career of India's megastar Amitabh Bachchan displays his relevance in diametrically opposite roles and product categories.

The secret behind building brands

The secret behind building brands

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Faces are important in India, because people connect with people, not concepts.