MUMBAI: HANSA Outdoor, part of the R K SWAMY HANSA Group, conceived and created a billboard with a large cutout of an aircraft that has a neon tubing around it to announce Air Arabia?s festive VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives).

HANSA Outdoor also created billboards that can be seen on the Western Express Highway, Mahim Causeway, Worli, Peddar Road and near the Santa Cruz Domestic Airport.

Tyronne Devdros, Vice President, HANSA Outdoor, said, ?Over the last three years of our association, we are constantly looking for new ways to highlight Air Arabia?s offering this is one of the innovations."

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New Delhi: ZANGOORA, The Gypsy Prince - World?s biggest Indian cinematic themed, theatrical musical presented by Kingdom of Dreams has crossed a successful run of 800 shows on October 21, 2012. Celebrations were held to mark the occasion at the magnificent Nautanki Mahal, making it the longest running Bollywood musical stage show in the country. This splendid success coincides with the ongoing celebrations of the completion of Kingdom of Dreams second anniversary.

A truly unforgettable experience ZANGOORA started its journey in September 2010 at the first live entertainment destination Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon. Featuring the talented Hussain Kuwajarewala, Gauahar Khan and Kashmira Irani, the entire cast and crew have continued to enthrall audiences each evening with their breathtaking acts and stellar performances setting the stage on fire.

It was a moment of euphoria as well as nostalgia as the entire team of Zangoora walked down memory lane reminiscing performances that had everyone sit up and their experiences on this prestigious platform.

With the iconic show reaching the magical three digit number , Viraf Sarkari, Director, Wizcraft International Entertainment said, ?We are thrilled on achieving yet another fantastic landmark. With 800 shows, Zangoora continues to rule the mind of the audiences and leave the enthralled viewers asking for more. We are certain that these momentous achievements will prove to be the catalyst that will bring millions of fans of the Indian cinema and entertainment industry to Kingdom of Dreams.

Beaming with pride Hussain Kuwajarewala, Gauahar Khan & Kashmira Irani echoed similar sentiments and want the show to accomplish many such landmarks and are confident that Zangoora will continue to provide engrossing entertainment to the patrons.

ZANGOORA, The Gypsy Prince has been designed, scripted, composed and produced with the best of Indian and International talent.  The live stage show integrates state-of-the-art modern technology with perfect Indian cinematic entertainment and India?s rich cultural heritage.  The entire presentation of ZANGOORA, The Gypsy Prince, presents the audience with an unmatched experience of watching a movie live in 4D format.

It is a production by Great India Nautanki Company, a joint venture between Wizcraft International Entertainment, India?s foremost Entertainment and Communication Company, Apra Group of Companies and Raghbeer Group of Companies.

MUMBAI: In an ongoing effort to make the Advertising Council of India (ACI) more relevant and useful to its constituents, their new website went live on the auspicious occasion of Dussera. www.adcouncilofindia.org.

Pradeep Guha of the ACI said ?I believe this will be very useful in the times to come. Right now, the site gives one an overview of what the ACI is all about.

It has the information about the interesting Fast Track program ACI is running (as a part of the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations, AFAA) and has a useful link to the AdAsia 2011 site. More important, it has the first initiative of the AFAA knowledge Center.?

AFAA has forged a partnership with WARC, a company headquartered in London and providing ideas and evidence to the marketing community for 25 years. WARC has offered AFAA the trend report for Asia called the Asian Toolkit for the AFAA Members. As ACI is a member of AFAA, the Asian toolkit is now available to all members of ACI. The toolkit could be accessed via link from the ACI site by the appropriate Association-Member. It will be a summary version which the Associations could distribute to their members. This would add great value to the Membership in each Association that is a member of the ACI.

MUMBAI: The Berlin School of Creative Leadership is proud to announce the ?Piyush Pandey Creative Leadership Scholarship?. This special scholarship opportunity was established to honour Indian Ad Guru Piyush Pandey?s long-standing service and support of the Berlin School.

The scholarship will provide full tuition support for a top creative executive from India to participate on the Berlin School?s prestigious part-time global EMBA program starting in March 2013.

"It is not enough to source talent to be successful in today?s creative industries, saysPiyush Pandey, Executive Chairman and Creative Director, South Asia Ogilvy & Mather India. ?One has to nurture, encourage and develop creative talent on an on-going basis, By emphasizing the importance leadership as a key differentiator in driving creative excellence, the Berlin School offers tremendous value and inspiration to creative companies as well as their clients."

Most recently Pandey served as Berlin School EMBA class ?Godfather?, in which heattended select program modules and served as an honorary industry mentor to senior creative executives from around the world.Previous Berlin School "Godfathers" include creative industry legends such as Keith Reinhard (DDB Worldwide), Seymour Stein (Sire Records) and Sir John Hegarty (BBH).

Berlin School of Creative Leadership Director, Sheridan Johns, comments that, ?We are thrilled to honour Piyush Pandey in this way and equally excited that in doing so the Berlin School is able to help support leadership in the creative industries in India.?

Piyush Pandey has been named the most influential man in Indian advertising eight years in a row by The Economic Times, India?s premier business paper.

Piyush was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2010 by the Advertising Agencies Association of India. Piyush hates being called the Godfather of Indian Advertising, a title often thrust upon him. He would rather be known as the Minister of Fun at O&M Advertising.

Mumbai: Following on the back of three world class shows that are currently beingsimulcast across the BIG CBS Network ? the latest season of American Idol and the second season of The X Factor USA simulcast in India and America?s Got Talent, India?s No. 1 English Entertainment Network, BIG CBS, announced new shows and properties planned for November and December. These include a series of Indian produced, connected properties that will give brands multiple opportunities to engage with audiences through multi-media promotion and digital engagement.

BIG CBS PRIME will showcase the award-winning thrilling international show, Galileo Experience, Galileo Contra, Galileo Mystery and the latest season of the hit cop drama Blue Bloods. The channel had recently launched an exciting connected property - India?s Prime Icon which features the top 10 living icons of the country from different walks of life from amongst whom the nation will choose for their favorite icon. This will be followed by India?s Sexiest Bachelor Season 2, seeking to crown the most sought-after bachelor in the country.

The Ultimate Diva Destination, BIG CBS LOVE, also promises to showcase some incredibly popular international shows for the urban Indian female which include the prime time drama hit, Life Unexpected. And adding to the exciting lineup on LOVE, are two never-seen-before Indian produced properties which include Bridelicious ? a one of its kind lifestyle reality show narrating the unique stories of brides-to-be as 3 designers compete to give them the perfect look for their weddings and Gossip and Gravy ? a show that combines celebrity gossip with some lip-smacking food. Both these properties will have multiple elements to them beyond the TV series including digital, radio, print, OOH and relevant touch point marketing.

The Ultimate Music Destination, BIG CBS SPARK, also has some amazing shows lined up for the upcoming quarter. The channel has recently launched Thank God Its Rock on Friday (TGIRF - Season 1), a show that chronicles the musical journey of renowned Indie Rock artists and bands like Parikrama, Raghu Dixit, Agnee, Indus Creed among others. Another upcoming property is International Music Favourites ? India?s first ever digital led viewer?s choice awards for international music hosted by singer Neha Bhasin and featuring artists like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Avicii, Maroon 5, Chris Brown and many more nominated is some of the categories.

Speaking about the upcoming shows, Mr. Anand Chakravarthy, Executive Vice President, Business Head, BIG CBS Networks said, ?Along with world class CBS shows, we have constantly endeavored to showcase Indian shows which appeal to the taste of our premium audiences. This new lineup includes some exciting Indian properties, which give our audiences a unique experience in English Entertainment and also importantly give our advertisers a unique opportunity to engage with their consumers through these connected properties.?

With each channel being targeted at a particular audience, the host of new shows on BIG CBS PRIME, BIG CBS LOVE and BIG CBS SPARK will cater to a large cross-section of the Indian television audiences.

MUMBAI :This weekend, The Foodie welcomes Goddess Durga to the City of Joy, Kolkata. Catch Kunal Vijayakar as he meets renowned Bengali actor Prosenjit for a wholesome festivity meal, visits the famous Thakurbadi & enjoys delicacies at Pandals across Kolkata. Tune in to this special as The Foodie captures the euphoria and enthusiasm during Durga Puja and gives viewers an unforgettable experience with festive cuisine and culture. Do not miss The Foodie this weekend only on TIMES NOW.

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