Thursday 13 September 2012

Stories on 13rd Sep '12



Sony Six all set for the fight!
MxMIndia gets the chieftains of Multi Screen Media to dwell on the UFC gameplan and what more to expect from Sony Six
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/sony-six-all-set-for-the-fight/

No immediate iPhone5 launch in India, in HKG for Rs 39.7k
The iPhone 5 was launched with much fanfare on Wednesday making it the thinnest and lightest smartphone in the market. But Apple Inc is not launching it in India yet… not in September at least
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/no-immediate-iphone5-launch-in-india-in-hkg-for-rs-39-7k/

Zee launches 2nd Arabic GEC - Zee Alwan
Zee Alwan will have over 180 hours of original programming monthly with three Arabic series offered exclusively on the free-to-air channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/zee-launches-2nd-arabic-gec-zee-alwan/

Priyanka Chopra back as Pepsi's brand ambassador
She will be the only woman ambassador for Brand Pepsi, which is also endorsed by the Ranbir Kapoor and M S Dhoni
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/priyanka-chopra-makes-a-comeback-as-pepsis-brand-ambassador/

Mobile ad platform Sprout is now InMobi Studio
InMobi to rename Sprout to InMobi Studios; eyes huge revenue jump this quarter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/mobile-ad-platform-sprout-is-now-inmobi-studio/

Shailesh Kapoor: Welcome Back, KBC!
The success of KBC cannot be measured through a mere rating number. Several shows may attract similar audience volumes, but KBC’s long-standing legacy makes it stand apart, writes Shailesh Kapoor in ‘TV Trail'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/shailesh-kapoor-welcome-back-kbc/

Paritosh Joshi: We watch their CSI but do they watch our {insert name of randomly chosen Indian TV show}?
American TV executives know that the shelf life and ability to travel of a show make a huge difference to its economics, notes Paritosh Joshi in ‘Media Matrix’
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/paritosh-joshi-we-watch-their-csi-but-do-they-watch-our/

Signposts : September 13
Day 3 of our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/signposts-september-13/

Carrier Midea appoints DDB Mudra for creative
Carrier Midea India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed DDB Mudra Delhi as its creative agency for the Midea Brand. DDB Mudra Group was entrusted with the account after a multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/carrier-midea-appoints-ddb-mudra-for-creative/

9XO launches online music store and WAP Portal
9XO, the international music channel from the 9X Media Group, has launched a comprehensive international music store online called www.9xo.56060.in
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/9xo-launches-online-music-store-and-wap-portal/

Myntra, clicking faster
Myntra aims to further strengthen leadership position through new segments; to launch private labels soon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/myntra-clicking-faster/

The Anchor: 4 challenges hampering mobile advtg growth
The mobile, as a handheld device, is a lot more personal and contextual. Advertising on this medium thus cannot be the same as on the internet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-4-challenges-hampering-the-growth-of-mobile-advertising/

Debrief: Volkswagen's senseless 'innovation'
How does a vibrating chip relate to the Polo and the Vento? I really hope the cars don't vibrate while being driven, that would be quite alarming!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/debrief-volkswagens-senseless-innovation/

Ranjona Banerji: So is Samar Harlankar unfairly accused of plagiarism?
Journalists have to be more careful about the sources they use and quote and the manner in which they credit them, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/ranjona-banerji-so-is-samar-harlankar-unfairly-accused-of-plagiarism/