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Sony and Colors' race for the third spot continues
While SET Max remains stable at 224 GRPs, GECs seem to be gaining viewership.
Samsung Grand emerges on top: The Mobile Indian survey
Of the 25 most viewed handsets in India, 14 were from Indians players as compared to 11 from global brands.
Vivek Rao joins Havas Worldwide as ECD
Rao will partner with Shavon Barua, president, West & South, Havas Worldwide.
Former Disney MD Mahesh Samat launches entertainment channel
The channel, christened Epic, will go on air sometime in August.
Cheil Worldwide launches new corporate identity
On its 40th anniversary, the global advertising agency launched its new corporate identity and slogan.
Maxus wins redBus media account
The account size is pegged at Rs 25 crore.
Taproot's Agnello Dias features in Fast Company list
Ranked 59th, Dias is the only Indian named in the US-based magazine's 100 Most Creative People in Business list for 2013.
Contract finds NCD in McCann's Ashish Chakravarty
He will be responsible for Contract's creative output across verticals including iContract, Designsutra and Core Consulting.
DDB Remedy launched in India
The agency will offer services in the areas of FMHG and OTC strategies, healthcare services communication, diagnostic and devices brand building, doctor office brand campaigns and development communication.
Vivaki Exchange bags media duties for Indian Badminton League
The account size is pegged at Rs 25 crore.