MUMBAI: Disney XD, the multi-platform entertainment offering from the Disney network of Television Channels, along with ESPN Star Sports, India?s premier sports destination, will give three lucky cricket fans along with their best buddies, an all-expense-paid trip to witness select World Cup matches ?LIVE?. They will watch the matches from VIP seats, receive goody bags full of exclusive Disney merchandise and also meet the commentary team live in action! To win this unbelievable experience, viewers can tune into Disney XD, Disney Channel or Hungama TV and answer a simple question that will be aired starting this week to March 7, 2011. Viewers need to send in the correct answer as their entry via SMS to 56661.

Says Natasha Malhotra, Vice President and General Manager of Walt Disney Television International India, ?We are very excited to partner with ESPN Star Sports once again to bring this incredible opportunity for all Disney XD viewers. We look forward to giving our lucky winners an exciting experience as they enjoy the ICC world cup --- the biggest sporting event in the country, in a truly special and spectacular way. This initiative is a wonderful showcase of our ability as a network to create memorable experiences for our viewers, their friends and their families! ?.

Sanjay Manjerekar, former batsman and present cricket commentator will be seen informing Disney XD viewers about the contest all this month. Speaking about the initiative, he said, ?The last time India hosted the world cup was in 1997, so it is great to have this important tournament back in our nation. For most kids, this will be the first cricket world cup they will experience in their homeland so this initiative by Disney XD and ESPN will definitely be an exciting treat for them. Considering how beloved cricket is India, this contest is bound to be fun and entertaining for the kids. I?m quite looking forward to meeting whoever the young winners will be.?

This initiative by Disney XD and ESPN comes at an ideal time when World Cup fever has just started gripping the nation. Disney XD invites all its viewers to tune in and participate in this exciting contest to catch some gripping matches as qualifying teams battle it out at the ICC World cup in India. So get on your front foot, hit a perfect six and get escorted in a limousine to catch the matches LIVE in VIP seats, bang in the middle of all the action!

MUMBAI: Gemfields, one of the world?s leading coloured gemstone producers has appointed Brandspk Communication | PR as its agency for India & GCC Countries.

GEMFIELDS, one of the world?s foremost coloured gemstone producers, is found at the intersection of exploration, mining and marketing. The heightened level of interest in Gemfields? Zambian emeralds can largely be attributed to the Company?s ability to deliver on its vision of providing a consistent supply of ethically produced, high quality, well-graded rough Zambian emeralds to market. This is supported by a worldwide marketing and promotions campaign - underpinned by increased demand for the product, particularly in Asia.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Rupak Sen, Regional Marketing Director - Asia Gemfields, said, ?Gemfields and the coloured gemstone sector is set for significant growth in the near term and to add momentum to our plans, we needed a communications partner who fully understands Gemfields vision and has the ability to communicate this to our customers, who include most of the leading emeralds dealers and manufacturers around the world, and to educate the consumer on the unique attributes of Gemfields Zambian emeralds.

?We are delighted to have been chosen by Gemfields as their preferred communications consultants. Manufacturers, jewellery designers and retailers the world over are increasingly selecting Gemfields Zambian emeralds as their gem of choice. We are certain that our expertise in brand communication and the use of other non-traditional communication tools will help Gemfields and their Distribution Partners implement some interesting and impactful PR solutions within the coming months.? Said, Anuja Choudhary, Director, BrandSpk Communication |PR.

BrandSpk Communication | PR is a national PR Agency with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune & Bangalore and with a network of 19 affiliates across the country and in addition to the GCC region. It has been an exciting journey for BrandSpk through 2010, having represented a wide and exciting array of companies & brands ranging from Entertainment, Fashion & Lifestyle to Corporate, Beauty and Sports. BrandSpk has continuously strategized and executed PR campaigns for some of the leading brands and properties like The French Film Festival, Vedanta Foundation, The Pune Fashion Week, Zoom Television, Universal Music and several other international fashion and luxury brands.

MUMBAI: The 2011 Zee Cine Awards aired in the United States on Friday, February 4th at 9 pm ET on Zee TV. A Red Carpet Special at 8:30 pm ET, featured entrances and interviews of award nominees along with Bollywood?s biggest stars as they made their way into the venue. The Zee Cine Awards has remained a proud Bollywood tradition since 1998.

Zee TV earned the top telecast of 2011 as the 2011 Zee Cine Awards, aired from 9pm to 12:30am ET, averaged a 4.6 Live HH rating in the Asian Indian universe in Zee?s seven wired cable markets. To give perspective into the show?s success with respect to the Asian Indian TV universe, the 2/6/11 broadcast of Super Bowl XLV did a 9.3 rtg in Asian Indian Persons2+ and a 6.7 in A.I. Persons 25-54 in the Washington DC market. The Cine Awards did a comparable 7.2 P2+ and 5.0 P25-54 Asian Indian rating in that same DC market. The 8:30pm Red Carpet Show scored an additional 4.7 Asian Indian HH Rating (7-market avg.) as it has grown to become one of Bollywood viewers? most treasured events. The Cine Awards easily outperformed popular specials like the Star Screen Awards and last year?s Filmfare Awards as well as blockbuster movies such as 3 Idiots and even the finale episode of Indian Idol! It delivered not just the biggest rating of 2011 among South Asian networks, but it was also the biggest telecast since April?2010 according to Rentrak TV Essentials.

The Zee Cine Awards are the truest measure of viewer?s choice as millions of Bollywood fans from more than 168 countries across the world vote for their favorites. The show recognizes and rewards the best. From visionary filmmakers to imaginative cinematographers to versatile actors, it is the ultimate recognition for Bollywood?s immense talent.

The glittering evening hosted by superstar, Akshay Kumar, and renowned filmmaker, Sajid Khan, included performances by Bollywood?s biggest names such as Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. The top Bollywood talents also took home the coveted ?Zenith? award with Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Balan as best actor and actress and ?Dabangg? as best film of 2011.

MUMBAI: Godfrey Philips India appoints Ignitee Digital Solutions as their official digital media agency. Ignitee Digital Solutions will be involved in running an extensive social media campaign called BeBrave for Godfrey Phillips Bravery, the renowned CSR initiatve of Godfrey Phillips India. Apart from the social media campaign Ignitee will also be involved in revamping the website and search engine optimisation activities. For more details log on to bebrave.in.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Harmanjit Singh, General Manager-Corporate Affairs, Godfrey Philips India said, ?We wanted to partner with an agency who not only understands our business but also our values, vision and mission. Since Ignitee Digital Solutions understood our requirements, it was our obvious choice to get them on-board. With the passion and zeal put forward by Ignitee, we are sure that this partnership will be huge success for us.?

Mr. Atul Hegde, CEO, Ignitee Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd, said, " we are extremely proud to be associated with the bravery initiative by Godfrey Phillips India. The bravery awards has a glorious tradition and we are glad that Ignitee has been chosen to take this property onto social media. We look forward to transforming the Be Brave initiative into a movement"
 

MUMBAI: Tom is aiming to have Jerry ?caught behind? while Jerry gets in the line of fire at ?silly point?. Indeed, Cartoon Network catches the cricket fever with the world?s first, TJ Cup! India?s number one kids? channel, Cartoon Network, plans a toony-googly with the power-play of wits between the world?s most popular cat and mouse duo, Tom & Jerry.

From February 28 till March 17, every Monday to Thursday, 1: 30p.m. onwards kids can pad up to enjoy their favourite shows on Cartoon Network and win really cool prizes by simply tracking the scores in the TJ Cup played during the breaks.

The purr-fectly matched duo double up the fun as they get set to not only entertain kids with their never ending chase but also give them a chance to win PSPs and Cricket Kits every week

With TJ Cup comes along Cartoon Network?s exclusive line up of kids? favourite shows including Ben 10: Alien Force, Krishna Balram and of course Tom & Jerry ensuring oodles of action, fun and wins.

As Tom & Jerry try to outwit each other in the Gentleman?s game, kids need to answer how many runs were scored during the breaks and SMS ?TJ? with the total number of scores to 58558.
 

MUMBAI: At an auspicious function held at the house of Commons last night, B4U NETWORK were awarded the Asian Broadcaster Of The Year 2011 at the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2011.

The awards acknowledges the notable achievements amongst the Asian community and was attended by over 200 guests consisted of renowned individuals from Media, Politics and Business, including Labour Party Leader Rt. Hon Ed Miliband MP.

Winning the honourable award for Asian Broadcaster Of The Year is a accomplishment that marks B4U?s ongoing success over the past 11 years. The channel has taken Asian broadcasting to unexpected heights, especially with their recent ventures and progression. Over the past 2 years B4U has expanded and evolved with technology, being the first Asian channel to launch an iPhone Application, venturing into print media via the now established Bollywood Glitz magazine and Film distribution which includes the recent hit Patiala House

Sunil Rohra, CEO of B4U Network, who was present on the evening to collect the award, stated ?It is such an honour to receive the award for ?Asian Broadcaster Of The Year?. I would like to thank the Asian Voice for recognising the growth, expansion and impact B4U has had on Asian television over the past 11 years. We will continue to bring the magic of Bollywood to homes worldwide as we look forward to another successful year of broadcasting!?

This commendable award follows B4U?s recent international recognition; last November they were presented with an award in Toronto for appreciation from Canadian minister, Honouree Gurbax Singh Malhi, P.C.C, MP, Bramalea-Gore- Malton at the launch of the North American edition of the highly popular Bollywood Glitz Magazine.

B4U NETWORK comprises of the very best of Bollywood Entertainment and is the only network in the U.K to be on all three platforms SKY,VIRGIN AND FREESAT.