Issue No.37
1 May 2007
 
Time Out International has launched ‘Time Out Delhi’ in association with India’s Paprika Media Private Ltd. The fortnightly magazine, hit the news stands on April 5. More...
 
   
 Time Warner’s Hair magazine to be launched in India
 
UK-based IPC Media, the specialised publishing arm of Time Warner company has tied up with the Indian contract publisher, Spenta Multimedia to launch its hair care magazine, Hair in India, in July. More...
 
   
 Reed Infomedia launches Logistics Management in India
 
Reed Infomedia India, the synergy of  Reed Business Information, a global leader in business content and  India’s Infomedia and has launched Logistics Management in India on April 15. More...
 
   
 Metro International of Sweden to launch its Metro through ABP group
 
Metro International, Sweden-based media firm and ABP group, publisher of Anand Bazaar Patrika are holding discussion to launch the former’s daily, Metro, in India, which would be available for free. More...
 
   
 Business Standard signs MoU with AajKaal
 

Business Standard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for marketing alliance with the Gujarati evening newspaper Desh Pardes Ni AajKaal. More...

 
   
 Gotham Entertainment launches Virgin Comics in India
 

The Gotham Entertainment Group, has launched Virgin Comics magazines in India in the month of April. More...

 
   
 New Launches :
 
"Spenta Multimedia to publish the magazine, ‘Apparel’ for Clothing manufacturers association of India
"Mid Day Multimedia launches Mid Day Delhi
"Deccan Chronicle to launch Bangalore edition More...
 
 

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 Time Out International launches its magazine ‘Time Out Delhi
   
 

Time Out International has launched ‘Time Out Delhi’ in association with India’s Paprika Media Private Ltd. The fortnightly magazine, hit the news stands on April 5.

Available at Rs 30, Time Out Delhi will be presented in the globally acclaimed ‘Time Out’ format. Targeted at the upwardly mobile Delhi readers, the magazine aims to provide information on capital’s entertainment and lifestyle scene. Subscribers of the magazine will also be able to access its website, www.timeoutdelhi.net.

According to Avtar Singh, Editor, Time Out Delhi, informed that with Delhi being the seat of government and also the cultural centre, both Indian and foreign, its music and dance circuits are vibrant and alive; and the magazine aims to provide the hardworking delhiites with options on what they can do when they have time off.

 
 Time Warner’s Hair magazine to be launched in India

 
 

UK-based IPC Media, the specialised publishing arm of Time Warner company has tied up with the Indian contract publisher, Spenta Multimedia to launch its hair care magazine, Hair in India, in July.

The magazine aims to provide its readers with the most up-to-date haircuts, colours and trends. Apart from that celebrity styles, expert advice and makeovers will be part of the content. The magazine will try to have a judicious mix of national and international content.

 
 Reed Infomedia launches Logistics Management in India

 

Reed Infomedia India, the synergy of  Reed Business Information, a global leader in business content and  India’s Infomedia and has launched Logistics Management in India on April 15. The monthly is targeted at the logistics and supply chain professionals and covers supply chain management, transportation, logistics and distribution of materials, products and equipment.

The magazine is backed by 30 years legacy, an efficient Indian editorial team and a global knowledge pool. It aims to keep its readers up to date about every logistics vertical through its comprehensive content.

 
 Metro International of Sweden to launch its Metro through ABP groupl

 

Metro International, Sweden-based media firm and ABP group, publisher of Anand Bazaar Patrika are holding discussion to launch the former’s daily, Metro, in India, which would be available for free.

It is learnt that the two companies are in the advanced stage of discussion.

Metro International is expected to take 26 per cent equity stake in the venture..

 
 Business Standard signs MoU with AajKaal

 

Business Standard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for marketing alliance with the Gujarati evening newspaper Desh Pardes Ni AajKaal.

Business Standard plans to leverage AajKaal’s strong agent network to grow its circulation in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions, according to an official communiqué.

Besides, Business Standard has launched an advertising combination with AajKaal, the first of which will have option for statutory notices, results etc., available to advertisers and will expand to other categories in the next stage.

 
 Gotham Entertainment launches Virgin Comics in India

 

The Gotham Entertainment Group, has launched Virgin Comics magazines in India in the month of April.

GEG Co-founder, Suresh Seetharaman, commenting on the launch said that in keeping with the company’s commitment of bringing the best youth content from across the world to India, the groundbreaking artwork and stories produced by Virgin’s creators would resonate profoundly with today’s Indian youth market.

 
 Other New Launches:

 

* Spenta Multimedia to publish the magazine, ‘Apparel’ for Clothing manufacturers association of India
Contract publisher Spenta Multimedia has been appointed by Clothing manufacturers association of India (CMAI) to publish its monthly magazine from May 2007. The magazine would provide articles on business and fashion trends, as well in-depth analysis of the industry.

* Mid Day Multimedia launches Mid Day Delhi
Mid Day Multimedia has launched its Delhi edition ‘Mid Day Delhi’ on May 2. The Delhi product would be on the same content lines as Mid Day Mumbai.

According to Cyriac Mathew, COO, Mid Day, the tabloid priced at Rs 2 is targeted at the young urban mobile readers.


* Deccan Chronicle to launch Bangalore edition
Deccan Chronicle Holdings, said that its board has approved plans for a Bangalore edition of the daily, which is expected to start printing in the current financial year.




 

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