Thursday 19 January 2012

Stories on 19th January


Gold opens new doors for Manappuram
In redefining the way gold loan is viewed, Manappuram Finance Limited has turned its own fortunes around too
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/gold-opens-new-doors-for-manappuram/

Don't be complacent: N Ram's goodbye letter
Outgoing Editor-in-Chief also asks new incumbents not to let trivia outweigh credible, investigative journalism.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/dont-be-complacent-n-rams-goodbye-letter/

Digital Summit: Is Digital a monster for brands?
'Preparing for 30 Million Internet Users', the India Digital Summit tackled some relevant questions about the new wave of media and the way it is used, which is not just approaching but upon us.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/digital-summit-is-digital-a-monster-for-brands/

Digital Summit: The new wave of mobile and social - are we strong enough for it?
Among other things, the India Digital Summit finds that currently the platforms are too digital to be efficient and new addition to digital innovations does not necessarily help the existing businesses to grow.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/digital-summit-the-new-wave-of-mobile-and-social-are-we-strong-enough-for-it/

Not Linking Road or Khan Market, Delhi airport is the best retail location for some luxury brands
Delhi airport emerges as the best retail location for luxury brands like Swarovski, M&S & Hidesign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/not-linking-road-or-khan-market-delhi-airport-is-the-best-retail-location-for-some-luxury-brands/

I&B ministry puts up charter for media growth
The vision of the charter, uploaded on the ministry's website, is to create an enabling environment for the media and entertainment sector, with appropriate policy framework.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ib-ministry-puts-up-charter-for-media-growth/

Dentsu India Group makes key senior level appointments
CP Arora has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer, and Suprotim Day as Chief Films Officer.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/dentsu-india-group-makes-key-senior-level-appointments/

9 Indians among YouTube Space Mission finalists
Space Lab announces 60 finalists of ‘Send Students' Experiments into Space'. The competition received thousands of entries from more than 80 countries; US leads in number of finalists followed by India, Poland, Canada and Spain.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/9-indians-among-youtube-space-mission-finalists/

mydala.com brings battle of Agneepath to real life
Dharma Productions partners with mydala.com initiate unique multimedia marketing campaign across 11 cities.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/mydala-com-brings-battle-of-agneepath-to-real-life/

FTII Producers' Guild fanfare over Indian cinema's centenary
Celebrations to begin amidst much fanfare at 7th Chevrolet Apsara Awards on January 25, Yash Raj Studios; Medley line-up of top acts by Bollywood’s biggest stars - tribute to the golden era!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ftii-producers-guild-fanfare-over-indian-cinemas-centenary/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why radio is very effective in tier 2 and 3 cities
Localised content, lower literacy rates and frequent power outages are some of the reasons people prefer radio in the tier 2 and 3 cities says Harrish Bhatia.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-radio-is-very-effective-in-tier-2-and-3-cities/

Debrief: Kit Kat: All about the birds and the squirrels
The key target audience, the youngsters, will connect with this situation. Also, Nestle has done a cool improvement over the previous version: they have set the new commercial inside a classroom.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/debrief-kit-kat-all-about-the-birds-and-the-squirrels/

Journalism, a very intriguing career choice
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/journalism-a-very-intriguing-career-choice/

TAM Data (GRPs, Channel shares of HGECs)- Wk 2 '12
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/tam-data-grps-channel-shares-of-hgecs-wk-2-12/

TAM data Top 10 programmes on HGEC - Wk 2 '12
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/tam-data-top-10-programmes-on-hgec-wk-2-12/