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PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.

McCann chief pictures India as export hub

McCann chief pictures India as export hub

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

McCann Erickson India is turning into an export hub for the group's worldwide advertising services and this includes the creative side too.

Ramadhani, McCann win marathon golds

Ramadhani, McCann win marathon golds

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

The Tanzanian held off a challenge from Kenyan Fred Mogaka before kicking clear to win the Commonwealth Games men's marathon, his first major title.

McCann on Gunn's top 50 ad firms list

McCann on Gunn's top 50 ad firms list

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Mumbai's McCann Erickson and Ogilvy & Mather have made it to the list of top 50 advertising agencies in the world. The list came out of awards survey titled The Gunn Report. Some of the other award-winning Indian performers such as Grey Worldwide, EURO RSCG & Lowe India were from the print advertisement space. It also surveyed whether award-winning commercials helped the products. The survey found that out of 400 award-winning commercials, 86.5% led to better product sales.

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak rushed to the side of a television host after she fainted live on air during a UK prime ministerial election debate, which was cancelled mid-way through.

How the 2019 poll ad campaigns will be different

How the 2019 poll ad campaigns will be different

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Last time, there was an incumbent and a challenger. This year, the roles have been reversed.' 'The challenger is the incumbent and the ones ruling then are now the challengers.' 'So, the realities have changed and so have the electorate's expectations.'

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan ceases to be the mascot for government's Incredible India campaign as the contract for it has expired.

Tara Sinha, doyenne of Indian advertisement, passes away at 88

Tara Sinha, doyenne of Indian advertisement, passes away at 88

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sinha, who had both agency and client experience having worked at Coca-Cola in the 1970s and early 1980s, was the first woman to set up a national advertising agency. While Tara Sinha Associates was launched in 1985, Clarion was launched way back in 1955 at the start of her career.

'Indian ad professionals are thought leaders'

'Indian ad professionals are thought leaders'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Prasoon Joshi, executive chairman, McCann-Erickson India, who will chair the outdoor and ambient media jury at the 55th International Cannes Lions 2008 in France to be held next month, talks to Business Standard about the performance of the Indian advertising industry at Cannes and his vision for McCann India.

A recipe for refurbishing brand Satyam

A recipe for refurbishing brand Satyam

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Is it possible to refurbish a brand that has been sullied with a Rs 7,800 crore (Rs 78 billion) fraud? One can't be sure, but to attempt this, the campaign ought to stress on integrity and action, say three of the top minds of the country's advertising industry.

A first for an Indian! Piyush Pandey is Ogilvy's global creative head

A first for an Indian! Piyush Pandey is Ogilvy's global creative head

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

This is the first time that an Indian has been elevated to this position, highlighting the growing importance of the domestic advertising industry in the global space.

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Great ads, which have won awards have also done a great job for the clients

Meet the adman who thinks in Hindi

Meet the adman who thinks in Hindi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Confessing to thinking in Hindi, porters, truck drivers and chauffeurs have inspired him to create award-winning advertisements.

Omnicom, Magna set for India foray

Omnicom, Magna set for India foray

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

Attempt to assassinate Karzai

Attempt to assassinate Karzai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Creative people are not contract killers: Prasoon Joshi

Creative people are not contract killers: Prasoon Joshi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Prasoon Joshi, president, McCann Worldgroup South Asia, says creativity can flourish irrespective of scale, but needs a culture of fluidity.

No missing British girl found in Leh: Police

No missing British girl found in Leh: Police

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

A senior police officer has denied that any missing British girl had been recovered by them in the Leh town of cold desert region of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir.

Maggi Noodles: Reclaiming faith in an instant

Maggi Noodles: Reclaiming faith in an instant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Maggi noodles belong to the consumers.'

Meet one of India's topmost admen

Meet one of India's topmost admen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Every brand deals with different challenges and strategies at different points in time and communication needs to change accordingly.

Do signature tunes for brands work?

Do signature tunes for brands work?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

The concept is making a comeback with companies like Bajaj, Titan, Kingfisher, Nirma and Airtel using their old jingles enmeshed with new visuals.

Bolton, Liverpool win, Man U held

Bolton, Liverpool win, Man U held

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Bolton Wanderers secured a priceless three points in their bid to escape relegation on Saturday, winning 1-0 at Middlesbrough.

'It pays to build brands'

'It pays to build brands'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

An interview with Suresh Ramanathan, teacheer, consumer behavior and advanced marketing strategy at the Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago.

Ad firms scour for talent in other sectors

Ad firms scour for talent in other sectors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

It's normal to find advertising professionals turning into brand managers. But increasingly, the advertising community is seeing the reverse happening.

How ads adapt to changing times

How ads adapt to changing times

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Consumer goods companies are realising that men also participate in decisions about groceries

Anand Jon could face life on rape charges

Anand Jon could face life on rape charges

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The Beverly Hills police said that they had sufficient information to warrant an arrest.

The buzz without fizz

The buzz without fizz

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Coca-Cola India's first corporate campaign isn't about the drinks.

New coke ad from Apr 26

New coke ad from Apr 26

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Coca-Cola announced that its 'Thande ka Tadka' campaign with Aamir Khan would be aired on television channels on April 26.

Australia down Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Australia down Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The Aussies battled for a 3-2 victory.

Ogilvy reigns supreme at Abby

Ogilvy reigns supreme at Abby

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Australia trounce Argentina

Australia trounce Argentina

Rediff.com10 Sep 2006

Olympic champions Australia turned on the heat and romped to a 4-0 victory over Argentina for their first win in two Pool A matches.

India bags 17 awards in NY festival

India bags 17 awards in NY festival

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Australia swamp South Africa

Australia swamp South Africa

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Jaime Dwyer scored a brace as the Olympic champions and holders won the Azlan Shah Cup hockey match 8-3.

Tata Tele recharges itself

Tata Tele recharges itself

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Australia down Germany, enter final

Australia down Germany, enter final

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

Merrill's stock research director Deepak Raj quits

Merrill's stock research director Deepak Raj quits

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc, said on Friday that Deepak Raj, who headed its global stock research team while it was the target of state and federal investigations, is leaving the Wall Street firm one week after his boss, Robert McCann, resigned.

It's O&M all the way at Abbys

It's O&M all the way at Abbys

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004