Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: Heading high towards Cannes 2012
It's time for the 59th Cannes Lions, the true festival of creativity. Presenting a curtain-raiser and a kickstart of MxMIndia's coverage
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/heading-high-towards-cannes-2012/
Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: Being on Cannes jury is no mean task
Industry veterans share their experiences - the good, the bad and the interesting - of being a part of the jury at Cannes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/being-on-cannes-jury-is-no-mean-task/
Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: How India fared @ Cannes in 2009-2011
There are 34,301 entries from 87 countries for Cannes Lions, of which 1,182 pieces have been entered from India, slightly more than the last year's figure of 1,177
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/how-india-fared-cannes-in-2009-2011/
Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: By Invitation | Rahul Kishore: In Cannes you can!
There's loads to do at Cannes, if you want to look beyond the festival, writes Rahul Kishore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/by-invitation-rahul-kishore-in-cannes-you-can/
Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: The Anchor: Sneha Iype Varma on 5 things to do when at Cannes
Cheer loud and clear for your country. Make lots of noise and have lots of fun. You are in the Mecca of advertising and this is your time, says Sneha Iype Varma
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-sneha-iype-varma-on-5-things-to-do-when-at-cannes/
Sony's stake hike allows MSM flexibility: Man Jit Singh. Regional/niche channels on anvil
With Sony Pictures Television announcing its decision to buy 32 per cent stake from minority shareholders in a phased manner, its equity in Multi Screen Media (or MSM which runs the channels Sony, Sab, Max etc) will go up to 94 percent. This, says CEO Man Jit Singh, reflects Sony commitment in MSM and will allow the Indian enterprise to grow faster
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/sonys-stake-hike-allows-msm-flexibility-man-jit-singh/
Mindshare expands global social media footprint with senior hires
Amsterdam-based SocialMedia8's founder Igor Beuker will be Mindshare's first Global Chief Social Officer, whilst M80’s managing director, Mark Evans will be Mindshare North America’s new social lead
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/mindshare-expands-global-social-media-footprint-with-senior-hires/
Gangs of Wasseypur to raise the thriller quotient of Channel V's Gumrah
Anurag Kashyap, along with Manoj Bajpai and Richa Chadda, to enact pivotal roles in the special episode of the teenage crime series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/gangs-of-wasseypur-to-raise-the-thriller-quotient-of-channel-vs-gumrah/
Bang in the Middle to handle Knoxx Global's communications
Bang in the Middle will manage the entire spectrum of its impending launches of security and management devices for Knoxx Global
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bang-in-the-middle-to-handle-knoxx-globals-communications/
I&B pussyfoots on digitization. Decision on deadline to be announced this week
The taskforce convened by I&B secretary Uday Kumar Varma failed to announce whether the June 30 digitization is going to be delayed as has been demanded by many stakeholders.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ib-pussyfoots-on-digitization-decision-on-deadline-to-be-announced-next-week/
Anil Thakraney: Need more Amul girls
Yes, it's costly to build a brand mnemonic and it takes many years to make it a powerful brand associator. But the long term benefits justify all that expense
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/anil-thakraney-need-more-amul-girls/
Ranjona Banerji: Is the media fickle, or just having fun
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-is-the-media-fickle-or-just-having-fun/
