Tuesday 14 February 2012

Stories on 14th February


Love sees a new high for Archies on V-Day
Little wonder, the Feb 1-14 period accounts for 16-18 per cent of the company's annual turnover
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/love-sees-a-new-high-for-archies-on-v-day/

Rejoice! Consumer spending in India poised for explosive growth, says CII-BCG report
By 2020, consumption will reach $3.6 trillion, as new generation hits its prime spending years, according to a recent CII-BCG report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/rejoice-consumer-spending-in-india-poised-for-explosive-growth-says-cii-bcg-report/

French retailer Auchan eyes joint venture with Landmark group
The ongoing discussions centered around a potential joint venture but the final agreement will depend on whether India moves ahead with plans for foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/french-retailer-auchan-eyes-joint-venture-with-landmark-group/

Rahul Saighal is new Samsung CMO
He will replace Elkana Ezekiel, who is said to be joining Ahmedabad-based Zydus Wellness as managing director
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/rahul-saighal-is-new-samsung-cmo/

KKR announces new marketing campaign
The new design stays with the traditional team colours of purple and gold, but incorporates a striking new logo unit, created by Lambie-Nairn
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/kkr-announces-new-marketing-campaign/

M&C Saatchi bags creative mandate for W
We found in M&C Saatchi a partner who has the strategy, market analysis, creative expression all figured out just right for W, says Anant Daga, CEO, TCNS Clothing Company Pvt. Ltd.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/mc-saatchi-bags-creative-mandate-for-w/

BIG CBS Spark goes musical for Gen Next
Positioned as the ultimate music destination, the music offers a strong platform to artists, both international and Indian.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/big-cbs-spark-goes-musical-for-gen-next/

Reviewing the Reviews: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/reviewing-the-reviews-ek-main-aur-ekk-tu/

Television channels on Valentine mode
Celebrity love gurus, special sitcom marathons, music, channels have something special lined up for their viewers this Valentine's Day.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/television-channels-on-valentine-mode/

FM stations celebrate Valentine's Day
From offering love tips to motivating a husband to lose weight for his wife, radio stations are leaving no stone unturned to celebrate V-day.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/fm-stations-celebrate-valentines-day/

BBC World News is the No 1 international English news channel
The channel, #1 in affluent India, is fastest growing amongst all international news channels.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/bbc-world-news-is-the-no-1-international-english-news-channel/

Delegates from 15 countries to attend ad:tech New Delhi 2012
'Unprecedented response from leading brands proves that digital is where marketing wars will be fought'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/delegates-from-15-countries-to-attend-adtech-new-delhi-2012/

Anchor: 5 reasons why one must go for Goafest
After all, it is the only big way of celebrating being in a fun and energy-filled industry, feels Vishakha Singh.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/anchor-5-reasons-why-one-must-go-for-goafest/

Debrief: 7UP: A downer
Opportunitylost. Penguin wasted. Methinks some super cool ads can be created around feeling alive in life.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/debrief-7up-a-downer/

Expect the same old, same old this Valentine Day
In Freaking News, RanjonaBanerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/expect-the-same-old-same-old-this-valentine-day/