he trumpets are beginning to sound for the Indian broadcast media industry. Channel [V]'s head honcho, Amar K Deb will be the only Asian representative at the PROMAX & BDA Africa 2006 conference, due to be held in Johannesburg on November 13 and 14, 2006.

Deb will present a paper called "This is how [V] do it", which will showcase the unique channel ids and promos. The channel plans to share insights and ideas "that breathe life, personality and immortality" into promos. In addition, Saurabh Kanwar, vice president, content & communication, has been selected as a jury member for the Promax & BDA Awards in Australia which recognises excellence in on-air promotion and advertising. ... more