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Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 1972 Munich Olympics are still remembered as one of the darkest days in sporting history. Palestinian terrorists, representing the militant group "Black September," killed 11 members of Israel's Olympic team after taking them hostage.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

FMCG majors take to mobile advertising

FMCG majors take to mobile advertising

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Cellphone advertising is witnessing the first few signs of how it has the potential to become big in the near future. Hindustan Unilever and Coca-Cola, two of the biggest advertisers in the country belonging to the fast moving consumer goods sector, have launched campaigns this month to tap mobile users.

Advertising growth takes a break amid slowdown

Advertising growth takes a break amid slowdown

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

According to data compiled by media research agency TAM, the rate of growth of advertising on television in terms of the number of hours was half during the January-June period this year in comparison with the corresponding period last year.

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.'

The Man In Shraddha Kapoor's Life

The Man In Shraddha Kapoor's Life

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Shraddha Kapoor recently confirmed her relationship status when she posted her thoughts about Rahul Mody.

Dhoni Ends Suspense Over New Role

Dhoni Ends Suspense Over New Role

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

On Monday, Dhoni teased fans with a cryptic Facebook post, stating, 'Can't wait for the new season and the new 'role'. Stay tuned!'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Careers in Advertising: Colleges and courses

Careers in Advertising: Colleges and courses

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Colleges and courses available, with fees and syllabus.

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

'Tera kya character tha...?' KL Rahul's banter with Pant

'Tera kya character tha...?' KL Rahul's banter with Pant

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rahul, assigned the role of a college boy, inquires about Pant's part in the ad.

Notices issued to SRK, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn for gutka ad: Govt to HC

Notices issued to SRK, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn for gutka ad: Govt to HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Centre's counsel informed the high court on Friday that the same issue was also being heard by the Supreme Court and as such the instant petition should be dismissed.

Uproar over PT Usha's 'My way or the highway' approach

Uproar over PT Usha's 'My way or the highway' approach

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The feud between Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and revolting Executive Council members took another ugly turn after a dozen of them shot off a letter to senior IOC official Jerome Poivey accusing the legendary athlete of running the organization in an "autocratic" manner.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

A-Cs most advertised consumer durable

A-Cs most advertised consumer durable

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

According to a report by AdEx, a division of television viewership monitoring agency TAM Media, air-conditioners accounted for a cool 14 per cent share of the advertising on TV by consumer durables companies.

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Indian American politicians have denounced a television advertisement by a conservative group called Americans for Job Security that hits at a governor who had earlier favoured outsourcing jobs to India.

Rs 16 lakh a day is what AAP spent on advertisements

Rs 16 lakh a day is what AAP spent on advertisements

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Aam Aadmi Party government spent nearly Rs 15 crore on advertisements in the print media during the 91-day period till May 11, according to an Right to Information reply.

Careers in Advertising: An unusual option

Careers in Advertising: An unusual option

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

We look at the not-so-common career in typography and what it entails in the advertising domain.

Marico to gain from double-digit growth, rural revival

Marico to gain from double-digit growth, rural revival

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Concerns have been raised over Marico's exposure to Bangladesh in the wake of turmoil in that country. However, the management reiterated expectations of growing domestic business at double digits and maintaining international growth. Marico scaled up its food business by 4 times between FY20-24 and aims to double it again in the next three financial years.

Has political advertising matured?

Has political advertising matured?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

IOA president P T Usha on Sunday slammed the revolting executive council members, saying they 'seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain'

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Is advertising India's next BPO opportunity?

Is advertising India's next BPO opportunity?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Our core strength is that we communicate in English, are low-cost and have impressive skills in design and creatives

Channel boom a bane for advertisers

Channel boom a bane for advertisers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Eighty per cent of television viewing is now split among 43 channels and not a single show is rated above 10. Viewers are not sticking to any channel for too long and definitely jilting it during commercial breaks.

Get a British degree in advertising!

Get a British degree in advertising!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The Training and Advanced Studies in Management and Communications Ltd invites applications for its MA programmes in Advertising, Public Relations and Journalism.

Advertisers cheer as news channels grow

Advertisers cheer as news channels grow

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

The business of news channels continues to grow at 8-10 per cent annually. The growth has helped small and medium advertisers

Summer jobs in advertising, software and more

Summer jobs in advertising, software and more

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Ever wanted to find a dream job during your summer break? Here's your chance!

Advertisers bat for ODI cricket

Advertisers bat for ODI cricket

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Data from TAM, the audience measurement agency, show that in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy, the India matches had average ratings of 6.2, compared to 1.3 for the non-India matches. The average event ratings for India-Australia (6.6), India-England (4.8) or India-Sri Lanka ODIs (4.6) on Neo Sports were higher compared to the average event ratings of IPL-2 (4.17), ICC Champions Trophy (2.3) or Champions League (1.2 for games played between October 8-10).

'Indian advertising can be world's best'

'Indian advertising can be world's best'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Interview with Sumanto Chattopadhyay, group creative director of Ogilvy & Mather Mumbai and creative director of its Kolkata unit.

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'India mattered to him and he wanted to matter to India.'

Net credit card additions down 48% to 2 mn in Q1

Net credit card additions down 48% to 2 mn in Q1

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The net credit card additions in the banking sector nearly halved to 2 million in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY25) from the previous quarter due to seasonal and regulatory factors. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the net credit card additions during the April-June quarter of FY25 stood at 2 million, 48 per cent lower than 3.9 million in the December-March quarter of FY24.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Internet: Good opportunity for advertisers

Internet: Good opportunity for advertisers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Making the digital medium indispensable for marketing and branding initiatives and the need to look at Internet in a holistic sense were some of the ideas discussed by Ignitee Digital Solutions in association with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Microsoft had pasted a white man's head on to a black man's torso in a promotional photo in the Polish version of its official website.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'Advertising's become a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog biz'

'Advertising's become a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog biz'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

For those students who want an exciting, challenging and creative career, Sam Balsara, the doyen of advertising advises them to not look at remuneration alone.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The chargesheet, which was submitted in court last week, includes views of the premier VJTI, as well as IMD about the ill-fated structure being of sub standard quality and not having the capability to withstand winds, an official said.