Prem Mehta, vice-chairman and managing director and Shahrook Munsif, commercial and financial head, have been appointed as directors of the Board of Lintas India Ltd.

According to the agency, during Mehta's tenure of over two decades and under his leadership, the agency's turnover has grown from Rs 150 crore to Rs 800 crore.

Also, Munsif, who has been managing the finances of the agency since 1988 has also managed to keep the agency abreast in the grim scenario faced by the industry. Lead crystal glass with Carta Blanca.

Liquor manufacturer Bacardi is offering an expensive lead crystal glass free with every 750 ml bottle of its white rum brand Carta Blanca. The glass has the Bacardi bat logo etched at the base. Open to consumers all over the country, the offer will continue till stocks last. ``The scheme is part of our concerted efforts to reward existing customers for their loyalty while drawing more into the fold,'' says Jayant Kapur, MD, Bacardi-MartiniIndia Ltd. Within a year of its launch Bacardi has cornered 10 per cent of market share in the premium foreign spirits category.

TNG introduces Fall Collection

After TNG Cotton Casuals, Dwarka Men's Collection has unveiled the latest international styles with its TNG Fall Collection. The range is targeted at the upmarket, fashion conscious, modern young man in the age group 25-40 years.

The trouser range, priced between Rs 700-1500, consists of `no wrinkles' 100 per cent cotton chinos, microsanded tussore premium trousers, supercombed corduroys, cotton with tencel fabric and lycra. The shirt collection, priced between Rs 525-1400 has a range of over 40 colours and fine fabrics like lycra with cotton, linen with tencel and cotton-rich `easy care' fabric.

Backed by an extensive distribution network across the country, the TNG brand is popular in both the Indian market and the Middle East and Europe.

Dash! co-promo with KFC, Pizza Hut

For its recently launched Dash! watches forchildren between 6-14 years, Titan Industries, has launched a cross promotion titled `Dash contest' in association with KFC and Pizza Hut. The contest will be open at KFC from July 17 to August 7, 1999 and at Pizza Hut from July 25 to August 15, 1999. The contest forms will be available with every purchase of Kid's Meal at KFC or Pizza Hut.

DHL solution for exporters

DHL Worldwide Express has launched `Europe First', an enhanced air express solution for Indian exporters who are pursuing business success across Europe. Europe First features a guaranteed delivery service into Europe and incorporates DHL's competitive pick-up and cut-off times, expedited customs clearance and a fast delivery, says the company.

Europe First has been available in the Indian market from July 14 and is supported by an all-India sales and marketing campaign which includes television and print advertising, direct marketing and sales PR.

Vintron launches Internet PC

Vintron has launched Vintron Elixir, aninternet ready PC in the Indian market. This personal computer has all the essential components along with a choice of 33.6/56 KBPS modem and an internet package registration with 10 hours of internet from Satyam. It is available with Celeron P II and P III processors. A Simon & Schuster encyclopedia (2 CDs version) is also being given free with the product. The PC is priced at Rs 29,995. The customer also has the option of buying a Vintron Modem 56 KBPS for Rs 1,995.