The Riviera's theatre of war

Article Abstract:

For the Australian film industry, participation, despite the costs, in the Cannes Film Festival is important in terms of chasing needed sales and financing for international distribution and marketing. In 1998, only 271 feature films were released in Australia, of which only 20 were local, accounting for just 3.8% of ticket sales. Representation of an Australian film at Cannes can exceed $250,000. The U.S. is the biggest market for Australian films, but banks and companies in Germany, Italy, and Japan are now taking interest.

Economic aspects, Finance, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Film festivals

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Who rates the rating companies?

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Fund managers are frustrated by the lack of consistency in ratings models and concerned about losing their positions on a rating agency's recommendation list or, worse, being given a lower credit rating. Rating models differ from agency to agency; while four stars means a very good rating from one agency, a B means strong from another, while another letter code means not recommended from yet another agency. Qualitative and quantitative approaches differ too.

Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Security and Commodity Services, Securities Services, Standards, Evaluation, Securities industry, Rating agencies (Securities)

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Procter and Gamble puts on a fine song and dance

Article Abstract:

Procter and Gamble researches and tries new marketing strategies to get the launch of their Head and Shoulders shampoo to stand out in Australia's famously difficult hair-care market. Their "celebrity ball", an attempt to make their brand stand out amongst the slew of similar hair-care advertisements, seems to have worked with the brand garnering 6.2% market share three months after it hit supermarkets.

Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Statistical Data Included, Marketing, Market share, Toiletries industry, Procter & Gamble Co., Consumer goods industry, PG, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo (Medication)

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