Thursday 3 May 2012

Stories on 3rd May


World Press Freedom Day Special: Possible for ethics & profit-making to co-exist: Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
The veteran journalist talks on what ails the profession, regulation & the future of the news media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/possible-for-ethics-profit-making-to-co-exist-paranjoy-guha-thakurta/


World Press Freedom Day Special: 'The free press can also lie'
The freedom of the media as well as of journalists is an issue, not just in the countries that officially limit press freedom, but also in democracies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/world-press-freedom-day-special-the-free-press-can-also-lie/


World Press Freedom Day Special: Mediaah! Is our media free to report the truth?
On World Press Freedom Day, Pradyuman Maheshwari says the real problem with the media is not just governmental bullying, but pressures from business interests and often journalists crawling when they can run
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mediaah-is-our-media-really-free-to-report-the-truth/

Introducing: Media Matrix, a new weekly column by Paritosh Joshi
Introducing a new weekly column by Paritosh Joshi, until recently CEO, Star CJ. Given his varied experience in the media, as a marketer and on industry bodies, Mr Joshi will analyse issues concerning the business of media and marketing. And more!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/introducing-media-matrix-by-paritosh-joshi/

Big retailers offer discounts as growth slows
With the overall economy looking weak, customers are tightening their purse strings amid low increments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/big-retailers-offer-discounts-as-growth-slows/

No comebacks on Tariff Order: TRAI chairman
The TRAI chairman has said in a television interview that the TRAI will not relook at the recommendations on carriage fee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/no-comebacks-on-tariff-order-trai-chairman/

No half-truths with Millennium Post: Ganguly
Millennium Post, the all-colour daily was rolled out by Durbar Ganguly, who will act as the Publisher & editor-in-chief of the newspaper
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/no-half-truths-with-millennium-post-durbar-ganguly/

Indian consumers highly impatient with customer service execs: Study
64 per cent of Indians lose their temper with a customer service executive, far higher in comparison to an average of 48 per cent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/indian-consumers-highly-impatient-with-customer-service-execs-study/

Divya Bhaskar's Green Chronicles
The coffee table books - Green Chronicles - is an attempt to acknowledge the green efforts of the organisations in Gujarat
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/divya-bhaskars-green-chronicles/

The Anchor: Pratap Bose list 5 reasons why awards are important
If an agency fares well at award functions, it is definitely recognized by clients, giving itself an option of fluffing its feathers, says Pratap Bose
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-pratap-bose-list-5-reasons-why-awards-are-important/

Debrief: Havells Fans: Masterstroke!
For one, getting Rajesh Khanna back from his long exile is serious lateral thinking. It makes the TVC surprising, noticeable and clutter breaking
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/debrief-havells-fans-masterstroke/

[MJR] A button to mute screeching panelists, please
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-a-button-to-mute-screeching-panelists-please/