Indian Media Observer

Saif Partners raise stake in Homeshop18 to 35%

Saif Partners, a private equity firm has increased its stake in Network18's home shopping television arm, Homeshop18, to 35 per cent. The company raised its stake in the company by recently infusing a capital of US $ 16 million.

OMD�s pathway study to enable sharper planning in India

Omnicom’s media services division OMD, has recently completed its consumer study ‘Pathway Study’s’ fieldwork in eight Asian markets, including China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Chintamani Rao is the industry-appointed BARC chairman

The broadcast industry has appointed Chintamani Rao as BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) chairman.

Big FM Chennai�s RJ Dheena sets a new Guinness World Record

Big FM Chennai RJ Dheena has set a new Guinness World Record by RJing non-stop for 150 hours. RJ Dheena broke the Guinness record that was set by Italian RJ Stefano Venneri, who had hosted a non-stop air show for 135 hours in 2007.

NDTV joins hands with the tourism ministry to uncover the �7 Wonders of India�

NDTV has joined hands with the Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India campaign for the ‘7 Wonders of India’. The campaign aims to reveal India’s seven best natural and man-made marvels. It would start from the month of September and would last for a year.

MP HC issues notices to MRUC and other based on NaiDuniya�s writ petition

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh bench at Indore has issued notices to the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and others based on NaiDunia Media’s writ petition challenging the Indian Readership Survey (IRS), 2008 R1 report.

RK Swamy BBDO launches its online communication services

The HR communication unit of advertising agency RK Swamy BBDO has launched a portal its online communication services portal, hrdirectiononline.com.

Jignesh Ghelani appointed at buying head at MindShare Fulcrum

MindShare Fulcrum has appointed Jignesh Ghelani as the agency’s buying head. Ghelani would report to MindShare GM Sudipto Roy.

INX Media launches its Hindi music channel on British Sky Broadcasting

INX Media has launched 9XM, its Hindi music channel, on UK’s British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), shortly after the launch of its Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) 9X in the UK market.

Gilroy Ashley resigns as Sr. VP and head at National Impact

Gilroy Ashley Tills has resigned as the senior vice president and head at National Impact after stint of two year.