Friday 17 January 2014

Stories on 17th Jan '14

Marathon time for Mumbai's media mavens
Top media and marketing pros are set to run the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, Jan 19. Some are stressing about it, some running to destress & many others just for fun
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/marathon-time-for-mumbais-media-mavens/

The clock is ticking... Guidelines on TV audience measurement issued. 30 days wef Jan 16
The order on the guidelines uploaded on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting website is dated January 16 and it clearly states that the guidelines will come into force 30 days from the date of issuance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/the-clock-is-ticking-guidelines-on-tv-audience-measurement-issued-30-days-wef-jan-16/

Shailesh Kapoor: 2014-15: Time for Hindi Non-Fiction Overhaul
The ability for non-fiction programming to get new audiences to a channel, and its ability to create excitement in the advertiser community, are reasons enough for channels to invest in this category of content aggressively, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/shailesh-kapoor-2014-15-time-for-hindi-non-fiction-overhaul/

Ranjona Banerji: When newsmedia went nuts about Tharoor
Journalists use the term "judgment call" on what to make of news. But was this front-page worthy for L'affaire Shashi Tharoor, wonders Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ranjona-banerji-when-newsmedia-went-nuts-about-tharoor/

94.3 Radio One hikes ad rates by 20%
The Next Radio Ltd and BBC Worldwide jv which runs seven differentiated formats in the metros has upped ad rates by 20 percent wef Feb 1
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/94-3-radio-one-hikes-ad-rates-by-20/

Week 2 sees Sab and Life OK tie
Week 2 of 2014 saw Zee rising to #2 with Sab and Life OK joint #4 in the weekly TAM ratings