SFX

“5-4-3-2-1 - go ”

Sounds of space shuttle blasting off

“Houston we have liftoff ”

Music begins “Also Sprach Zarathustra - from the movie “2001”

MVO over sound of rocket engines blasting. “Exploring the final frontier of space.....going where man has never gone before.....that’s what NASA does best. But down in mission control who do they trust with their communications network? GTE , the largest US based telecommunications company in the world - and one of Lanka Bell’s business partners right here in Sri Lanka. So if you want to shoot for the moon, call us on 075 -375 375 - and get a truly star class telecommunications network . That’s 075 375 375.

Lanka Bell . The Ring (ring sfx) of Quality .

Radio Copy Grant McCann Erickson Duration : 30 seconds Client: Lanka Bell Title : “Bulls and Bears ”

SFX

Ringing of stock market bell. Shouts as trading floor erupts into action. (See movies “Wall Street” , “Trading Places” , “The Associate” for SFX)

Music: Fast-paced, upbeat. Suggested songs : intro to “Money’s Too Tight to Mention” - Simply Red.

MVO When the bulls and the bears battle it out on Wall Street , the traders go to work. But whether they buy or sell, they all depend on their phone system to keep them in touch with the trading floors and traders all over the work - and who do they trust with their billions ? GTE, the world’s biggest US based telephone company - and one of Lanka Bell’s business partner in Sri Lanka. So if you want a truly world class communications system call us on 075 375 375 and and watch your stock rise . That’s 075 375 375.

Lanka Bell . The Ring (ring sfx) of Quality .

Radio Copy Grant McCann Erickson Duration : 30 seconds Client: Lanka Bell Title : “Tea for Two ”

Voices: Authentic sounding British voices are needed . Perhaps John and Chandi Jayawickrema ?

Radio Copy Grant McCann Erickson Duration : 30 seconds Client: Lanka Bell Title : “How Much ?”

Yohji: OK Ajith, we seem to have all the details worked out except the exchange rate, which I think I can pitch at 57...(blurs into indistinguishable static)

Ajith Yohji, you’re breaking up I can’t hear you , there’s too much distortion on the line.....

Yohji (fades back in ) ....sorry Ajith didn’t catch the last part, I said we should pitch the forex at .....(wave of static)

Ajith Look Yohji this isn’t working , call me back on my new Lanka Bell line, 075 555 555.

Yohji Ok, I’ll do that.

(Click. Half a ring before it’s picked up again)

Ajith Yeah Yohji, what’s the rate ?

Yohji 57.42 ?

Ajith It sounds like we have a deal buddy .

Yohji I hear you crystal clear !

MVO If you want a phone system that’s faster , clearer and more reliable, call Lanka Bell on 075 375 375 and and experience the difference . That’s 075 375 375.

Yohji: I really can’t believe how clear this line is.

Ajith(laughs) You better believe it Yohji - and next time you’re in town the sushi’s on me - bye.

MVO Lanka Bell . The Ring (ring sfx) of Quality

Radio Copy Grant McCann Erickson Duration : 30 seconds Client: Lanka Bell Title : “The Fax of Life”

Two characters. Rohan - Hotel Manager and Upul - Finance Manager.

Rohan: Upul I just got the latest figures for the hotel for last month - and I can’t believe that our fax bill is down so much !

Upul (laughs confidently) Yes, it is quite a drastic drop.

Rohan What’s the matter, is business that bad ?

Upul On the contrary Rohan , it’s never been better - our guests are checking in in droves ! No , what’s changed is our phone - we’re now with Lanka Bell

Rohan So ?

Upul Well, Lanka Bell’s transmission rate is three times as fast - which means that the cost of our fax bills has gone down by one third .

Rohan Amazing !

MVO If you want a phone system that’s faster , clearer and more reliable, call Lanka Bell on 075 375 375 and and experience the difference . That’s 075 375 375.

Rohan (musingly) Maybe I should think of taking a vacation ?

Upul (laughs) I’ll book you in for next week.

MVO Lanka Bell . The Ring (ring sfx) of Quality

Radio Copy Grant McCann Erickson Duration : 30 seconds Client: Lanka Bell Title : “Phonal Congestion”

Conversation between two executives. (Andrew David ?)

Ring of phone.

Prakash ....Ananda how are you ? How are the negotiations going ?

Ananda Exhausting - we’ve been going for two weeks - but I think we’re just about down with the merger.

Prakash That’s excellent news ! But what’s the hold up ?

Ananda It’s a small thing really , he just wants...(phone goes dead)

Prakash (annoyed) Hello ? Hello ! Damn....(speed redial sound)

FVO` I’m sorry your call cannot be connected due to congestion.

Prakash Hang on ,what’s his Lanka Bell number....here it is, 075 555 555. (One ring and then it is picked up) Ananda what was the last bit ?

Ananda (laughs) Simple - he wants membership at the Golf Club .

Prakash No problem !

MVO If you want a phone system that’s faster , clearer and more reliable, call Lanka Bell on 075 375 375 and and experience the difference . That’s 075 375 375.

Prakash In fact , tell him I’ll meet him on the greens tomorrow !

Ananda We’ll see you there.

MVO Lanka Bell . The Ring (ring sfx) of Quality

c.1997 afdhel aziz