Himalmedia CEO
Effective 1 May 2010, Sunim Tamang has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Himalmedia Pvt Ltd. He will lead the company's strategy to accomplish its year-on-year growth of the top-line revenue of its brand portfolio, including Himal Khabarpatrika, Nepali Times, and Wave.
Sunim brings over 17 years of professional experience from a variety of sectors including Hospitality, Value Chain Promotion and Logistics and also possesses a keen eye for the media industry. Prior to his appointment at Himalmedia, Sunim was a member of the Senior Management Team of DHL Express Nepal.
Himalmedia would like to extend a warm welcome to Sunim.
Ranbir & John Players
Surya Nepal is delighted to announce actor Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador for John Players, the trendy apparel brand for men. The John Players New Spring Summer campaign featuring Ranbir Kapoor will bring vividly alive both the personality of the brand and the new collection.
John Players is a premium menswear brand from Surya Nepal that encompasses a complete and vibrant wardrobe of formals, casuals and party clothes. The brand has a strong and growing retail network of 10 exclusive John Players stores across the country, of which six are in the Kathmandu Valley.
Pepsi Football Mania
Pepsi's Football Mania campaign runs from 21 May-11 July, and gives its consumers the chance to engage with the brand in refreshing new ways.
The promotion for 'Pepsi Football Mania' is an (Under the Crown) promotion that will run on Pepsi glass bottles. Consumers will need to collect 3 crowns featuring Didier Drogba, Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry as well as 1 Goal Crown after which they have to SMS their name to a dedicated number to be eligible for a lucky draw. The grand prize winner will win a Hero Honda Karizma ZMR at the end of the promotion. There are two Samsung 32" LCD TVs to be won every week in addition to Nokia mobile phones, Timex wristwatches and other merchandise.
Samsung scores
Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the official marketer of Samsung Electronics in Nepal, has introduced a new campaign to liven up the football season. 'Made for Football' includes a chance to win a 32" Samsung LCD Television every day through a lucky draw that will be broadcast live on Avenues Television. The company claims Samsung televisions, with brilliant picture quality and a new level of intensity, are tailormade for watching World Cup 2010.
Mobile banking
Kist Bank launched a mobile banking service this week. Two buses equipped for the purpose will travel across the Valley and in Kabhre, Nala, where clients can open an account or make deposits, withdrawals and transfers.
Dabur's winners
Saroj Ramtel of Budhanilkantha won the Dabur Nepal monthly bumper prize from the 'Score the Real Goal campaign'. Ramtel won a 32" Sony Bravia LCD TV. Meanwhile, Rajan Pangeni was announced as the prize winner for sending the highest correct SMS in the sixth week of the draw and won a 22" Sony Bravia LCD TV. Ten other SMS winners won MP4 players.
Weather proof
Berger Jenson & Nicholson Nepal Pvt Ltd formally launched its WeatherCoat All Guard � a rainproof formula that makes use of a unique silicon-enhanced formula � at Godavari Village Resort. Using state-of-the-art technology the WeatherCoat All Guard provides long-lasting paint protection even in extreme tropical conditions, preventing microbial growth and preserving the exterior. Get it before the monsoon!
Tranquility spa
Tranquility Beauty Academy is not just about pampering. A key objectives is to employ and train women from disadvantaged communities, including victims of domestic violence. But if you fancy pampering after all, call 4420424 for details on Tranquility Spa locations.
Silver Mountain
Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMSH) celebrated its sixth Graduation Ceremony on 14 May at Soaltee Crowne Plaza with a lavish ceremony and cultural program organised by its junior students.
This year SMSH sent 70 Hospitality graduates and 14 chefs into the world of hospitality. Like previous graduates, the new crop of SMSH grads will find placements in resorts, hotels, cruise lines, airlines and restaurants across the country.
Insurance for life
Prime Life Insurance organised a workshop on life insurance for social security for the business bureaus of media houses. Actor Rajesh Hamal has been appointed brand ambassador. As the 'Zero or Three' campaign notes, life insurance has three clear benefits: savings with good returns, financial security to beneficiaries in case of possible eventualities, and tax savings.
Sony kicks off
Nepa Hima Trade Link Pvt Ltd gets in on the act with 'Sony's FIFA World Cup Free Kick Offer'. Buy a BRAVIA LCD TV to be eligible for multiple scratch coupons and you are guaranteed a prize, and may even bag a BRAVIA LCD TV, a home theatre system or Sony's latest Alpha DSLR camera.
Going downtown
Downtown Housing Company Pvt Ltd has launched Downtown Apartments, located at Khumaltar, Lalitpur. Grand opening offers include apartments from Rs 1,799,000 upwards, with 0% interest on EMI.
CG's LG
CG Impex (under CG Electronics) has as the authorised distributor of LG mobiles in Nepal launched five new handsets: the GB195, GU230, GU 285, GS290 and GS500. Every set comes with a 1 or 2 GB memory card and every fornight there will be a lucky draw with a bumper prize of gold worth Rs 100,000. Look out for the 'LG Mobile Sun Chandi Offer'.
