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Online marketing expected to grow 20% in 2005: eMarketer
MUMBAI: The Orlando Forum will be featuring the best practice leaders, case studies and techniques to boost online return on investment (ROI). This forum was announced by Strategic Research Institute and is designed to help big brands use the Internet as a successful marketing, advertising, and customer relationship building channel.
eMarketing 2005: Online, Strategies, Tools & Trends for Success, it will be held on 19 and 20 May at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World in Orlando.
Practical advice from industry leaders and practice experts will be shared on some of the latest trends, research, case studies, technologies, tools and partnership programs to help brands leverage the resurgence of the Internet as a marketing channel.
According to eMarketer, “Online ad spending jumped nearly 30 per cent to $9.4 billion and is expected to grow more than 20 per cent this year.” AOL Media Networks and One Real World will be sponsoring the event.
The list of speakers at the forum include:
Geoff Ramsey, Co-Founder, and CEO, eMarketer
Mary Bermel, Vice President Interactive and Communications, Global Brand Advertising, Hewlett-Packard
Chris Churchill, CEO, Fathom Online
Kevin Lee, CEO, Did-it.com
Peter Blacker, AOL Media Networks
Ted McConnell, Manager, IT Research and IT Fellow, Procter & Gamble
Rikki Khanna, Account Supervisor, AKQA
Dave Balter, Founder, BzzAgent Inc.
Jim Sterne, President, Web Analytics Association
Kathleen Olvany Riordan, Vice President, Internet and E Marketing, Kraft Foods
Andy Sernovitz, CEO Gaspedal and Cofounder, Word of Mouth Marketing Association
David Dickey, Director, Internet and New Media, Sprint
Scott Olrich, Founder, Responsys
Pete Blackshaw, Chief Marketing and Customer Satisfaction Officer, Intelliseek
Jeremy Helfand, Vice President and General Manager, Advertising.com
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
