Thursday 31 May 2012

Stories on 31st May


Only the logo will change: Venkatramani
Come midnight, the three MCCS channels will switch the Star prefix to ABP. Nothing else will change, promises the ABP-Star jv CEO Ashok Venkatramani.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/only-the-logo-will-change-ashok-venkatramani/

73 matches on IPL5 get an average TVR of 3.36
What has shown improvement is the cumulative reach for the 73 matches in IPL 5 that stands at 161 million.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/73-matches-on-ipl5-get-an-average-tvr-of-3-36/

Rise in Business Confidence Index after 5 quarters
NCAER MasterCard Worldwide Index of Business Confidence Study reflects stability in business sentiments and cautious outlook of the business sector.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/rise-in-business-confidence-index-after-5-quarters/

LMG bags Yepme's media duties
The task for Lintas is not only to build saliency for the brand but also to encourage a change in shopping habits for apparel and accessories.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/lmg-bags-yepmes-media-duties/

Hanmer MSL wins Bees Award for eBay.in
It is the only Indian agency awarded by leading international social media competition in 2012.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/hanmer-msl-wins-bees-award-for-ebay-in/

Creativeland Asia wins big at FAB Awards
Wins two Grand Prix and three Golds for the work on Hippo.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/creativeland-asia-wins-big-at-fab-awards/

DDB Mudra gets Xavi Bech De Careda as VP Planning
Xavi Bech De Careda from Barcelona joins DDB Mudra Delhi as the new planner.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ddb-mudra-gets-xavi-bech-de-careda-vp-plannin/

Mahesh Bhupathi's GloboSport now into Reality TV
The two will produce 'Sitaara,' a reality TV search for South India's next top actress.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mahesh-bhupathis-globosport-now-into-reality-tv/

AFAA plans new initiatives in the region
Following its new mandate, the Executive Committee of AFAA has planned out a slew of initiatives that would be rolled out in the months ahead.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/afaa-plans-new-initiatives-in-the-region/

DDB MudraMax wins media mandate for Kalyan Silks
The size of the account is pegged at Rs25 crores. The client will be handled out of the DDB MudraMax office in Bangalore.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ddb-mudramax-wins-media-mandate-for-kalyan-silks/

Havas Digital names Alan Boughen SVP Global Search Director
Ex-Google industry veteran charged with leading Havas Digital’s search responsibilities.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/havas-digital-names-alan-boughen-svp-global-search-director/

Eco Times launches The Power of Ideas 2012
The programme aims to encourage individuals with a business idea to come forward and connects them with relevant mentors and investors.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/eco-times-launches-the-power-of-ideas-2012/

The Anchor: Dilip Cherian on 5 things to keep in mind while building a brand
The needs and aspirations of your target audience should define the brand you eventually plan to sell, says Dilip Cherian.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-dilip-cherian-on-5-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-building-a-brand/

Debrief: Coca-Cola: Zero Freshness
It looks like the kids are living a life of hell, and the Rajya Sabha MP designate is chilling inside an air conditioned studio. This kinda puts you off.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/debrief-coca-cola-zero-freshness/