Tuesday 17 January 2012

Stories on 17th January


Will Kannadada Kotyadhipati make Suvarna #1 GEC?
With Puneet Rajkumar as host, there's much riding on the Kannada KBC to be a game-changer for the Star Network's Kannada general entertainment channel.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/for-suvarna-kannadada-kotyadhipati-will-be-the-game-changer/

Deloitte study says outlook for Indian retail sector gloomy
The outlook for the organised retail sector in India is gloomy as the economy is slowing down following a period in which monetary policy was tightened, according to a global study by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/deloitte-study-says-outlook-for-indian-retail-sector-gloomy/

Ramnath Goenka Awards presented, heated debate on journalists' intellect ensues
Several participants in the debate felt that there was a need for accountability and self-regulation in the media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ramnath-goenka-awards-presented-heated-debate-on-journalists-intellect-ensues/

Corporate India loses interest in cricket with team's loss
Companies pull cricketer ads off air, mull ad rate cut after Team India's disastrous Oz tour
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/as-team-india-loses-series-corporate-india-loses-interest-in-cricket/


Colors dominates Ormax Media's list of most effective launch campaigns in 2011
The ranking of the best launches of fiction and non-fiction Hindi GEC shows has been derived from Ormax Media's awareness tracking tool Showbuzz.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/colors-dominates-ormax-medias-list-of-most-effective-launch-campaigns-in-2011/


HT Media Limited launches HT Mini for people on the move
According to our research, over 60 per cent of Metro travelers would like to spend their commute reading something. We have customized HT Mini to cater to such people, says Shantanu Bhanja
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ht-media-limited-launches-ht-mini-for-people-on-the-move/


Mathrubhumi's George Sebastian wins gold at stamp show
George Sebastian, who won a gold in the Maharashtra Posts exhibition, is the GM of Mathrubhumi and an avid philatelist.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/mathrubhumis-george-sebastian-wins-gold-at-philatelic-exhibition/


Design takes centre stage at Momentum India 2012
MXM India was the media partner at the two-day forum on media and design, which highlighted several aspects of industry imperatives, including the need for more professionals.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/design-takes-centre-stage-at-momentum-india-2012/


Nokia, Indiatimes join to launch NokiaShop
It is the first ever Indian shopping portal to deliver mobile devices directly from manufacturers to users.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nokia-indiatimes-join-to-launch-nokiashop/


Two new interactive programmes from MY FM Ahmedabad
Aradhana will have content taken from Kathakar and Morari Bapu, Kajal @ 9 will deal with issues and concerns ranging from relationships to career.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/two-new-interactive-programmes-from-my-fm-ahmedabad/


HBO wins 3 Golden Globes
Wins awards for Mildred Pierce, Game of Thrones and Enlightened at the 69th Golden Globes.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/hbo-wins-3-golden-globes/


The Anchor: 8 reasons why marketers must not fret over the Indian cricket team's dismal performance down under

No matter what happens, as long as Brand Tendulkar continues to deliver, Indian cricket is in safe hands, feels Hemant Kenkre
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-8-reasons-why-marketers-must-not-fret-over-the-indian-cricket-teams-dismal-performance-down-under/


NCT Data Wk 1 '12
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nct-data-wk-1-12/


Debrief: Kotak hits the clone zone

The one little problem is this: Because all the ad time gets used up in establishing the clones, there’s no chance of telling us exactly how Kotak Life will help us double our income.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/debrief-kotak-hits-the-clone-zone/

Media frenzy over VK Singh's age
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/media-frenzy-over-vk-singhs-age/