Tuesday 28 August 2012

Stories on 28th Aug


Where have all the Account Planners gone?
The availability of authentic planners in advertising seems to be the subject of many a conversation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/where-have-all-the-account-planners-gone/

TRAI sticks to 12-minute ad regulation in fresh draft, seeks feedback
The status is unchanged for news and sports channels who were most opposed to the regulation. There is a restriction on the use of the lower part of the screen to carry captions - static or moving alongside
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/trai-sticks-to-12-minute-ad-regulation-in-fresh-draft-seeks-feedback/

NDTV-TAM war impact may be seen in print if Nielsen is appointed IRS research vendor
The controversy and litigation over television viewership measurement may lead to question marks being raised on the final selection of the vendor for the unified print readership study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-tam-war-impact-may-be-seen-in-print-if-nielsen-is-appointed-irs-research-vendor/

NDTV, WPP trade statements yet again
The war of words between NDTV and WPP entered its second week with statements from both being sent out to the media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-wpp-trade-statements-yet-again/

Suresh Balakrishna now also CEO of Lintas Outdoor
BPN boss Suresh Balakrishna to take additional charge of Lintas Outdoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/suresh-balakrishna-now-also-ceo-of-lintas-outdoor/

Digital, the efficient earner: B N Chandrakanth, Theorem
Digital offers the most cost-effective way of communicating or advertising, says Chandrakanth B N, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Theorem India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/interview-digital-the-efficient-earner/

Citizen signs Kevin Pietersen as brand ambassador
Kevin Pietersen, the South-African born English cricketer, will be the ambassador for Citizen watches. He presently plays for England, Surrey and the Delhi Daredevils
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/citizen-signs-kevin-pietersen-as-brand-ambassador/

The Anchor: Carlton D'Silva on 5 reasons why marketers must take digital seriously
To be in tune with the changing milieu it has become imperative for a brand to be present in the digital medium
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-carlton-dsilva-on-5-reasons-why-marketers-must-take-digital-seriously/

Debrief: Godrej Security: Good use of humour
Godrej Security Solutions continues with the humour approach, and that, when done well, always works for a serious product category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/debrief-godrej-security-good-use-of-humour/

Ranjona Banerji: Confusion over CAG continues
The confusion over the CAG report remains and neither TV nor print has managed to adequately explain the various issues, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-confusion-over-cag-continues/