Britain targets Chinese in post-Olympic tourism
August 15th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 15 (IANS) Britain launched a worldwide campaign to promote post-Olympic tourism with high expectations for the Chinese market.The strategy was set out by Jeremy Hunt, Britain's secretary of ... Read more...
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Amitabh to endorse eco-friendly cleaning product (With Images)
June 18th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Luxor Group's newly launched cleaning product - Luxor Nano Clean.It is a two-in-one ... Read more...
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Reselling the India story: road shows kick off in the Gulf
June 9th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai/New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Road shows highlighting India's growth potential to attract sovereign funds and other investors kicks off in five Gulf countries of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab ... Read more...
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Salman invests in Yatra.com
March 28th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan has turned into a businessman - he has invested in the online travel portal Yatra.com and will also be the face ... Read more...
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Juhi Chawla stunned as Shah Rukh turns up on time
February 14th, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai Feb, 14 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan, known for coming late at events, surprised the media and his close friend Juhi Chawla by turning up at a function on ... Read more...
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KKR announce launch of new marketing campaign
February 14th, 2012 - 1:49 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced the launch of its new marketing campaign, "New Dawn New Knights" here Monday.They also unveiled the new and refreshing logo ... Read more...
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Heineken extends partnership with James Bond films
February 9th, 2012 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After collaborating with five James Bond films, beer brand Heineken has extended its 15-year-long partnership with the popular franchise. The company has plans to ... Read more...
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B-school students to design ‘Barfi!’ marketing campaign
February 3rd, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Innovative marketing has become an integral part of film promotions nowadays and UTV Motion Pictures carries forward the trend by roping in B-school students ... Read more...
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Shahid to pay tribute to Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand
December 30th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, known for his dancing skills, will pay a tribute to legendary actors Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor, who passed away ... Read more...
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Goldman Sachs chosen adviser for Russian airport’s sale
December 20th, 2011 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's largest airport, Moscow's Domodedovo, has chosen Goldman Sachs investment bank as an adviser for the airport's possible sale, a banking source told Prime news ... Read more...
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Chhattisgarh unveils plan to boost tourism
September 15th, 2011 - 11:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh tourism department Thursday unveiled a plan to boost tourism in the state to encash its diverse natural flora and fauna, cultural treasures and ... Read more...
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Coca Cola to roll out special Tendulkar cans
July 18th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Beverage giant Coca-Cola will commemorate Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international century - when the milestone is reached - by launching some 6.5 million special Coke ... Read more...
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Sheen gets $3 mn offer to promote dating website
May 24th, 2011 - 5:59 am ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen has reportedly been offered $3 million to star in a dating website's advertisement campaign.Sheen was reportedly approached by Establishedmen.com to front a forthcoming ... Read more...
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Karan Johar goodwill envoy for British tourism in India
May 16th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who has hit films like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" to his credit, was Monday appointed ... Read more...
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Sony Ericsson launches Xperia Arc, Play in India
April 7th, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Mobile handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson Thursday launched its Xperia range of mobile phones including -- Xperia Arc -- and playstation certified gaming smartphone -- Xperia ... Read more...
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Brit fashion brand falls foul of advertising rules with naked models
April 6th, 2011 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 6 (ANI): The latest marketing campaign by a British fashion brand has fallen foul of advertising rules after it featured naked models in its clothing catalogue.Jack Wills, which specialises in ... Read more...
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Serena Williams’ gaming ad deemed too sexy for TV
March 25th, 2011 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 25 (ANI): A new gaming commercial featuring Serena Williams has been deemed too sexy for television.The 60-second advertisement was made to promote Top Spin 4, a tennis game made ... Read more...
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Kerala offers freebies for diaspora to promote tourism
February 17th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (IANS) The huge Kerala diaspora settled across the globe can get a free holiday to their hometown if they recommend tourists to visit the state.Titled as "Bring Home a ... Read more...
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Oz property listing video featuring scantily clad model goes viral
February 15th, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 15 (ANI): A video for a property listing in Australia has gone viral around the world after it featured a scantily clad model.Gold Coast real estate agency NEO Property gained ... Read more...
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‘No Strings Attached’: Romcom That Lacks Warmth!
January 22nd, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The much awaited romantic comedy from Paramount Pictures 'No Strings Attached' is hitting theaters this weekend and the movie is expected to do reasonably well at ... Read more...
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Gillette won’t renew its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods
December 24th, 2010 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 24 (ANI): The Gillette brand has announced that it will cut ties with golfer Tiger Woods at the end of the year.The brand, known for its shaving products, ... Read more...
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eBay communities make participants better buyers and sellers: Study
December 18th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Customers of eBay who participate in the company's online communities become more conservative buyers and more selective and efficient sellers, a new study from Rice University's Jones Graduate ... Read more...
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Rumer Willis is the new face of the ‘Badgley Mischka’ brand
December 17th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Malibu, Dec 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rumer Willis is the new face of the 'Badgley Mischka' brand. She is going to be an integral part of their spring marketing campaign.Designers Mark Badgley ... Read more...
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Race row after US bar promotes ‘Drink like an Indian’ offer
November 30th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 30 (ANI): A bar in the US has sparked outrage after it launched a campaign inviting customers to 'drink like an Indian'.Managers at the sports bar have been forced ... Read more...
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STAR One Announces The Extension Of Its Primetime Programming To Saturdays Starting Saturday, …
November 24th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 24, 2010 (Showbiz PR Wire): The young, urban Hindi GEC, STAR One, strengthens its programming portfolio with the extension of its primetime programming to Saturdays in order to give a boost ... Read more...
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ A Roaring Success
November 6th, 2010 - 12:59 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Taylor Swift is on cloud nine at the moment. Yes, the country singer has recently released a single album called ‘Speak Now’ and it has gone ... Read more...
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Zombie Look Of Sears’ Site Grabs Many Eye-Balls
October 28th, 2010 - 6:56 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With Halloween just round the corner, the recent marketing campaign of the American chain of departmental store Sears has attracted many eye-balls as it is targeted ... Read more...
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‘Secretariat’ - Hollywood’s latest bid to recruit cinemagoers from Bible Belt
October 10th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct (ANI): A new flick 'Secretariat'-that opens and closes with a quote from the Book of Job, and at a key moment the gospel hymn "Oh Happy Day" serenades the audience-is ... Read more...
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KFC in sexism row over ‘obnoxious’ sales promotion
September 23rd, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 23 (ANI): Fast food chain KFC has landed in a sexism row after it promoted its product using female college students who wore tracksuit bottoms emblazoned with the product's logo ... Read more...
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Book unveils fascinating origins of our favourite dishes
September 6th, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 6 (ANI): Ever wondered what is Caesar's connection with salads or why sausages are called bangers or why Mary is bloody? Well, a new book can now answer all these ... Read more...
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Mohair Is Fantastic To Work With - Caileigh Noades
September 3rd, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Caileigh Noades, a young fashion design graduate of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan University (NMMU), recently had her mohair design placed in Vogue Knitting International magazine –the ... Read more...
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Man U fails to sell all season tickets for first time in a generation
September 2nd, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 2 (ANI): Manchester United has failed to sell all their season tickets for the first time in a generation, and have been warned that fans are turning their backs on ... Read more...
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Manchester United fail to hit season-ticket target
September 1st, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 1 (DPA) Manchester United chief executive David Gill confirmed Wednesday that the club failed to reach their target of season-ticket sales this summer.
United have sold 51,800 tickets against a target ... Read more...
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Rise-N-Shine To Pay $1M For Changing Cooper’s Gray Hair
August 20th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 20, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Just when we thought that we had seen it all , a company named Rise-N-Shine has come up with something that’s truly ... Read more...
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GOD FATHER TRIOLOGY ON ZEE STUDIO - OFFERS YOU MOVIES, YOU CANNOT REFUSE
August 20th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Continuing its Godfather Saturday's property, Zee Studio will showcase Godfather II on 21st Aug 9pm and Godfather III on 28th Aug 9pmAn innovative marketing campaign is being ... Read more...
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