Stories on 27th Feb '15

Star twinkles as India shines
Expectedly, Star India has hiked World Cup 2015 ad rates after India's performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/star-twinkles-as-india-shines/

It's 'Toonami' from Turner India!
Toonami has a significant presence is Asia Pacific across 14 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/its-toonami-from-turner-india/

Kyoorius announces call for entries for 2015 Kyoorius Advertising & Digital Awards
This year, the Kyoorius Advertising & Digital Awards has introduced a series of new categories that acknowledge emerging and under-recognised areas in advertising and digital communication
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/kyoorius-announces-call-for-entries-for-2015-kyoorius-advertising-digital-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Faulty faculty at journalism schools
All too often, people with minimum or no experience are made heads of departments and what they teach is open to speculation, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-faulty-faculty-at-journalism-schools/

O&M launches new campaign for Center Fresh Endless
Apart from television, the campaign will also be supported on the digital medium including social platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/om-launches-new-campaign-for-center-fresh-endless/

Havas Media wins digital mandate of Ranbaxy's Consumer Healthcare brands
Their 'digital at core' philosophy was impressive and that translated seamlessly in their strategic approach and category understanding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/havas-media-wins-digital-mandate-of-ranbaxys-consumer-healthcare-brands/

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week ​8
Presenting TAM data for ​​Week ​8​ (​February 15-21, 2015) for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-%e2%80%8b8/

Fourth Dimension to partner PT Sakthi awards
Chennai-based Fourth Dimension to be exclusive adsales partner for the annual Puthiya Thalaimurai Sakthi awards

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/fourth-dimension-to-partner-pt-sakthi-awards/

Stories on 26th Feb '15

Yes, Lowe Lintas India is the #1 creative agency in the whole world!
For the first time ever, as per WARC 100, an annual ranking of best marketing companies and campaign, has seen an Indian agency right at the top!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/yes-lowe-lintas-india-is-the-1-creative-agency-in-the-whole-world/

APAC Effie Awards 2015 unveils list of finalists
The finalist results were out following two rigorous rounds of judging by a jury consisting of 115 senior level advertising and marketing professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/apac-effie-awards-2015-unveils-list-of-finalists/

Interbrand's Pradeep Debnath makes his mark at pan-India design contest
He was chosen from over 7,000 entries that were submitted from across the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/interbrands-pradeep-debnath-makes-his-mark-at-pan-india-design-contest/

Reliance Games announces debut of Pocket Gamer Connects
The platform will celebrate knowledge-sharing and networking with industry leaders
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/reliance-games-announces-debut-of-pocket-gamer-connects/

Goodyear unveils campaign featuring Italian football stars
Goodyear tyres are built to deliver a number of performance advantages for drivers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/goodyear-unveils-campaign-featuring-italian-football-stars/

Sony SIX to air TNA content until 2022
The agreement anchors TNA with a major media company in the world's largest wrestling market outside of the United States

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sony-six-to-air-tna-content-until-2022/

Stories on 25th Feb '15

SCORE high with PR!
Q&A with Ketchum Sampark founder & MD N S Rajan and columnist & Praxis founder Amith Prabhu who have announced a PG school for strategic communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/score-high-with-pr/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Nine Things Helping Print
It is time that the newspaper industry gets a fresh media synergy-multiplication study done keeping digital and TV in mind, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sanjeev-kotnala-nine-things-helping-print/

GroupM to set up unit under Mausami Kar for Airtel
The mandate includes traditional and digital media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/groupm-to-set-up-unit-under-mausami-kar-for-airtel/

Snapdeal brings in Jeyandran Venugopal as Technology Advisor
Jeyandran will work closely with Snapdeal's technology leadership team to scale up and further improve the underlying architecture
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/snapdeal-brings-in-jeyandran-venugopal-as-technology-advisor/

Localbanya undergoes rebranding exercise
Localbanya is looking to be in 12 cities by the end of this year and has received around $20 million
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/localbanya-undergoes-rebranding-exercise/

Razorfish appoints Vincent Digonnet as the Chief Growth and Transformation Officer
Vincent will work to replicate Razorfish's growth and transformation success in APAC

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/razorfish-appoints-vincent-digonnet-as-the-chief-growth-and-transformation-officer/

Stories on 24th Feb '15

'Achhe din' are here again for adspends
The 9.6% growth forecast for 2015 shouldn't be considered a dampner vis-à-vis the 16.4% of last year, says Madison World CMD Sam Balsara in a Q&A
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/achhe-din-are-here-again-for-adspends/

GroupM bags Airtel account, to set up independent unit for account; Milestone Brandcom bags Airtel's Outdoor biz
The size of Airtel's media account is upwards of Rs 400 crore, say industry sources, with estimated spends of Rs 350 crore in above-the-line (ATL) advertising and Rs 50 crore on out-of-home (OOH) media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/groupm-trumps-madison-to-bag-airtel-account-milestone-brandcom-bags-outdoor/

Maxus unveils social TV tracker tool- Maxus Synapse
The key quantitative metrics are reach (in minutes) mentions for the programs as well as conversation sentiments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/maxus-unveils-social-tv-tracker-tool-maxus-synapse/

Ranjona Banerji: Express on the top
The Indian Express was at the forefront in the last week, asking uncomfortable questions with uncomfortable stories and incisive opinion pieces, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-express-on-the-top/

Vipul Thakkar appointed NCD at Dentsu
Vipul is a seasoned advertising professional with over 19 years in the business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/vipul-thakkar-appointed-ncd-at-dentsu/

Inox appoints LinOpinion GH as its PR Agency
The mandate for LinOpinion would be to craft a strategic communication framework for INOX
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/inox-appoints-linopinion-gh-as-its-pr-agency/

Dream Theatre bags licensing deal for Candy Crush in India
Candy Crush Saga is a match three-puzzle game that was launched in 2012 for Facebook, and later as a mobile app for smart phones

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dream-theatre-bags-licensing-deal-for-candy-crush-in-india/

Stories on 23th Feb '15

Adspend to grow 9.6% in 2015: Madison
After the elections-fuelled 16.4 per cent rise in 2014, growth rate will be 9.6 percent in 2015 as per the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook forecast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspend-to-grow-9-6-in-2015-madison/

Highlights of Sam Balsara's presentation of the Pitch Madison Media Advertising Outlook 2015
After the elections-fuelled 16.4 per cent rise in 2014, growth rate will be 9.6 percent in 2015 as per the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook forecast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspend-to-grow-9-6-in-2015-madison/

Marathi daily 'Mi Marathi Live' to launch on Feb 27
Broadcast Initiatives Limited has ambitions plans for the newspaper which will launch with a Mumbai edition and some satellite editions this week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/marathi-daily-mi-marathi-live-to-launch-on-feb-27/

Dr. Fixit unveil new TVC during World Cup
The TVC is aimed at educating consumers on preventive approach to waterproofing while constructing new homes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dr-fixit-unveil-new-tvc-during-world-cup/

Punit Goenka delivers keynote at WIEF
He spoke about the changed business environment in India with initiatives by the new government
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/punit-goenka-delivers-keynote-at-wief/

Amith Prabhu: Reputation is not everything. It is the only thing
Several organisations hire journalists to handle their communications who deal with the storytelling and media relations bit but there is an entire bit of strategy and campaign planning where they lag, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/amith-prabhu-reputation-is-not-everything-it-is-the-only-thing/

IAA hosts 'World Goes Digital' webinar with Sanjay Mehta & Hareesh Tibrewala
The webinar was conducted as part of the 'World Goes Digital' series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iaa-hosts-world-goes-digital-webinar-with-sanjay-mehta-hareesh-tibrewala/

Big Magic Ganga now available on Videocon d2h
This move enables availability of the regional content of Bihar, Jharkhand & Purvanchal for viewers across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/big-magic-ganga-now-available-on-videocon-d2h/

Visionaries felicitated at Brand Vision India 2020
The objective of this event was to bring together various leaders, entrepreneurs, ventures and corporate bodies from across industries on one level to honor them

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/visionaries-felicitated-at-brand-vision-india-2020/

Stories on 20th Feb '15

15% annual marketing spends on social media: EY study
Brands surveyed were looking to introduce Social CRM and social commerce as priority items, notes the second edition of EY study on social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/social-media-marketing-study-by-ey-throws-up-new-findings/

Sam Balsara revives talks to sell Madison World's 75% stake in Madison Media and Outdoor: ET report
According to industry sources, Madison Media's current revenue is close to Rs 100 crore and therefore the valuation of the deal should be in the region of Rs 250-300 crore. But Mr Balsara's asking price is over Rs 500 crore, they said
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sam-balsara-revives-talks-to-sell-madison-worlds-75-stake-in-madison-media-and-outdoor-et-report/

MEC India appoints Mukti Kumaran as West Head
The former BPN Mumbai branch head joins MEC and will report to T Gangadhar, MD, MEC India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mec-india-appoints-mukti-kumaran-as-west-head/

'Magazines: 2X' to be the theme for 9th IMC in Chennai
This is the first time the congress is being held at Chennai, to ensure more participation from South-based publishers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/magazines-2x-to-be-the-theme-for-9th-imc-in-chennai/

Dhoni exhorts India to spend an hour for fitness
The new fitness drive is aimed towards aspiring people to dedicate one hour from their busy schedules
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dhoni-exhorts-india-to-spend-an-hour-for-fitness/

Lloyd partners Business Today Pro-Am of Champions for golf
It is an exclusive invitational event for CEOs and corporate heads across India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/lloyd-partners-business-today-pro-am-of-champions-for-golf/

The Coalition announces speaker line-up
The Coalition reveals speakers, workshops and other activities for its event, TC/2, to be held on 27th February- 1st March 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/the-coalition-announces-speaker-line-up/

Media Moments launches interactive experiential marketing division
Though PR still remains a major division of the firm, an integrated strategy has been the need of the hour for all brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/media-moments-launches-interactive-experiential-marketing-division/

Magicbricks seeks to make house-hunting a pleasant experience
The task was to project the portal as an expert and friendly guide in the home search process

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/magicbricks-seeks-to-make-house-hunting-a-pleasant-experience/

Stories on 19th Feb '15

What ad veterans have learnt from the younger lot
Interesting accounts from the big boys and girls of the advertising business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/what-ad-veterans-have-learnt-from-the-younger-lot/

Aditya Kilpady joins Contract as Sr VP - Strategic Planning
His mandate is to lead integrated communication across the portfolio and be a strategic business partner for Contract's clients as well as partner the leadership team in maximising new business thrust
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aditya-kilpady-joins-contract-as-sr-vp-strategic-planning/

MudraMax' Misunderstood Scorecard makes a cross-border impact
The scoreboard at the end of the match read: India 0 for the loss of 546030, Pakistan 0 for the loss of 546228
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mudramax-misunderstood-scorecard-makes-a-cross-border-impact/

Punit Goenka to deliver a keynote at the 19thWharton India Economic Forum
He will discuss ZEEL’s journey over the past 20 years and the opportunities and challenges he foresees over the next few years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/punit-goenka-to-deliver-a-keynote-at-the-19thwharton-india-economic-forum/

DDB Mudra unveils new multimedia campaign for Pan Bahar
The launch of Pan Bahar Crystal gave the company a great opportunity to reposition their flagship brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ddb-mudra-unveils-new-multimedia-campaign-for-pan-bahar/

Call for Entries for Goafest Abbys 2015 announced
Campaigns that have been released till February 15, 2015 are allowed to submit their entries at this year's Goafest Abbys

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/call-for-entries-for-goafest-abbys-2015-announced/

Stories on 18th Feb '15

Rajat Sharma UnLtd
How owner and face of India TV became one of India's most powerful editors
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rajat-sharma-unltd/

Zee engages Interbrand for its Corporate Brand Valuation Study
The move is aimed at chalking a clear path for ZEE to achieve its goals set for the year 2020
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zee-engages-interbrand-for-its-corporate-brand-valuation-study/

Publicis takes the hunger route for Maggi in new campaign
The campaign celebrates the age old bond between mother and child with a new-age twist
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/publicis-takes-the-hunger-route-for-maggi-in-new-campaign/

Rush for BARC's testdrive of BMW software
Participants of the training session were awarded certificates. All those in media planning/ buying/ research/ strategy can register for vacant seats if any, at:  http://www.barcindia.co.in/Roadshow-registration.html
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rush-for-barcs-testdrive-of-bmw-software/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Let's Bid In The New IPL: The Idea Premier League
Franchise owners are departments or teams within your organisation. Each with a fixed innovation and experiment budget pre- allocated. What they bid are the ideas, processes and projects up on the auction table
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sanjeev-kotnala-lets-bid-in-the-new-ipl-the-idea-premier-league/

Creation appoints Shashikant Someshwar to lead its India ops
Someshwar will lead a team of more than 30 consultants working across a broad portfolio of accounts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/creation-appoints-shashikant-someshwar-to-lead-its-india-ops/

Rajnigandha unveils new TVC
Shares its journey of hard-work and commitment to quality
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rajnigandha-unveils-new-tvc/

MTS' Internet Baby returns to popularize wi-fi offering
Creativeland has conceptualized the latest integrated campaign for MTS Homespot Instant WiFi

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mts-internet-baby-returns-to-popularize-wi-fi-offering/

Stories on 17th Feb '15

The Birth of Pi
A Q&A with Rakhshin Patel and Sumantra Sengupta who bought majority stake in M&C Saatchi Direct & Digital to set up Pi Communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/the-birth-of-pi/

Ranjona Banerji: Barkha Dutt leaves NDTV, Rajyavardhan leaves women fuming
Women in journalism have fought very hard to get where they are. And they do not need advice of this “known your limits” sort from anybody. No need for a shooting champ to shoot his mouth of, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-barkha-dutt-leaves-ndtv-rajyavardhan-leaves-women-fuming/

Sonia Khurana promoted at OgilvyOne
Under her leadership, OgilvyOne acquired many new clients such as Dr. Reddy's, SAP, Elle Fashionwear, among others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sonia-khurana-promoted-at-ogilvyone/

PN Gadgil ropes in Salman, Madhuri for global endorsements
The Pune-based jewellers has roped in Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit to endorse the 183-year-old brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/pn-gadgil-ropes-in-salman-madhuri-for-global-endorsements/

MTV appoints new heads for programming & creative
MTV appoints Shalini Sethi as Content & Programming Head and Keegan Pinto as Creative Head
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mtv-appoints-new-heads-for-programming-creative/

Bonding takes a new meaning in Fevikwik's latest TVC
The TVC weaves in the brand attributes of Fevikwik as an instant adhesive promoting the broader message of strengthening bond between people
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/bonding-takes-a-new-meaning-in-fevikwiks-latest-tvc/

adidas unveils series of films under Sport 15
The campaign will be primarily activated via broadcast during the upcoming global cricket event

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adidas-unveils-series-of-films-under-sport-15/.

Stories on 16th Feb '15

& the countdown begins for Rajesh Iyer...
With just two weeks to go for launch, the &TV Business Head talks on the SRK show, how his channel will be different from others... & more!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/the-countdown-begins-for-rajesh-iyer/

Sudipto Roy to drive WPP's 'tenthavenue' as CEO, Emerging Markets
WPP-owned global communications company, Tenthavenue, has today announced the appointment of Sudipto Roy as the CEO of Emerging Markets, covering Asia, Africa, Middle East and Turkey
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sudipto-roy-to-drive-wpps-tenthavenue-as-ceo-emerging-markets/

Clean up time at India Today group. After shutting 3 regional print editions, inks pact with Times of India group to sell FM network 'Oye'
Last Thursday, the stock exchanges were informed of a "non-binding" MoU being signed between Entertainment Network (India) Ltd, a Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited-promoted company, and TV Today Network Limited, an India Today group-promoted company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/clean-up-time-at-india-today-group-after-shutting-3-regional-print-editions-inks-pact-with-times-of-india-group-to-sell-fm-network-oye/

Gillette salutes fans' passion for cricket in new TVC
Cricket icon & Gillette India Brand Ambassador Rahul Dravid seen with a cricket fan in a unique avatar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/gillette-salutes-fans-passion-for-cricket-in-new-tvc/

Lowe Lintas unveils new campaign for OneTouch
The campaign aims to touch the hearts of consumers with a smile and not fear
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/lowe-lintas-unveils-new-campaign-for-onetouch/

Amith Prabhu: 30 under 30 and what they need to do
How many PR professionals across the below-30 and above-30 category innovate or do something remarkably outstanding, asks Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/amith-prabhu-30-under-30-and-what-they-need-to-do/

RAM ratings for Week 5 (Jan 25-31, 2015)
Presenting RAM numbers for Week 5 - that's January 25-31, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ram-ratings-for-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bweek-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b5-jan-25-31-2015%e2%80%8b/

Srikant Malladi appointed Head of Programming at Zee Khana Khazana
Srikant Malladi comes with over 14 years of diverse media experience

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/srikant-malladi-appointed-head-of-programming-at-zee-khana-khazana/

Stories on 13th Feb '15

The MxM Quiz on Brands & the World Cup
Think you know every stat of the World Cup. Now try these 11 questions about Brands and the Cricket World Cup. Enjoy!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/the-mxm-quiz-on-brands-the-world-cup/

Rakhshin Patel & Sumantra Sengupta turn majority shareholders of M&C Saatchi Direct & Digital. Agency now called Pi Communications
Pi Communications will be the new identity of M&C Saatchi Direct & Digital as Rakhshin Patel and Sumantra Sengupta assumes majority stake in the agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rakhshin-patel-sumantra-sengupta-turn-majority-shareholders-of-mc-saatchi-direct-digital-agency-now-called-pi-communications/

Shailesh Kapoor: Ranking The World Cups: 1983-2011
After the high of the World Cup 2011 finals, watching any other limited-overs cricket in a stadium seemed pointless, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/shailesh-kapoor-ranking-the-world-cups-1983-2011/

Ranjona Banerji: The nation wants to know when Barack Obama will answer Times Now! No, really!
In a jingoistic way, it is heartening to see an Indian TV anchor, watched by 1.2 billion people (Goswami hinted at that on Thursday night though I have yet to see it in a Times Now ad) ask questions of the US president with no hope of ever getting an answer, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-the-nation-wants-to-know-when-barack-obama-will-answer-times-now-no-really/

Maxus bags media mandate for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
A total of 49 matches and 14 participating nations will test their mettle at ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/maxus-bags-media-mandate-for-icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/

Airtel highlights parents' role in new product campaign
The TVC also addresses key pain points that customers encounter while managing theirs & their family's mobile plans today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/airtel-highlights-parents-role-in-new-product-campaign/

RB gets Jacqueline to promote benefits of Scholl Velvet Smooth Express
A TVC featuring brand ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez has recently gone on air, bringing into focus the benefits of the product as opposed to the usual, time-consuming pedicures
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rb-gets-jacqueline-to-promote-benefits-of-scholl-velvet-smooth-express/

Tata Docomo banks on 'bhalai ki supply' in latest campaign
Offers affordable technology to millennials to connect with family and friends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tata-docomo-banks-on-bhalai-ki-supply-in-latest-campaign/

Deepika gives a master-class in oral care for Orbit
The new campaign reinforces the message of oral care where Deepika gives a master-class in healthy oral care habits
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/deepika-gives-a-master-class-in-oral-care-for-orbit/

Lipton Green Tea offers a new shopping experience with TracyLocke
The challenge lay in persuading shoppers on what benefits green tea offers them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/lipton-green-tea-offers-a-new-shopping-experience-with-tracylocke/

DDB MudraMax-OOH crafts outdoor campaign for South African Tourism
The OOH campaign pans across 14 cities and in languages that resonate with Indian travelers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ddb-mudramax-ooh-crafts-outdoor-campaign-for-south-african-tourism/

Tata Docomo banks on 'bhalai ki supply' in latest campaign
Offers affordable technology to millennials to connect with family and friends

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tata-docomo-banks-on-bhalai-ki-supply-in-latest-campaign/

Stories on 12th Feb '15

Will out-of-form India dampen adspends on W'Cup?
CVL Srinivas, Vivek Sharma, Prathap Suthan & Sanjeev Kotnala on the Cup and the advertiser interest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/will-out-of-form-india-dampen-adspends-on-wcup/

CVL Srinivas: Much interest in the Cup, but only dampener is India's form
Some of the brands who are probably fence-sitters today are only wondering what the form of the India team will be
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/will-out-of-form-india-dampen-adspends-on-wcup/

Vivek Sharma: It is the biggest aggregation of consumers possible
The cricket format allows frequent short breaks making it apt for advertisers to be present creating impact and high brand recall
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/will-out-of-form-india-dampen-adspends-on-wcup/

Prathap Suthan: Has the magic diminished?
One great match, one killer performance, one massive win, one boost of hardcore patriotism and heroics, and Indian blood will get to pump again
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/will-out-of-form-india-dampen-adspends-on-wcup/

Sanjeev Kotnala: IPL is any day a better bet for brands!
World Cup 2015 is unpredictable. Not for which team would win but for marketers, brands and the media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sanjeev-kotnala-ipl-is-any-day-a-better-bet-for-brands/

Google & Bain study predicts interesting digital trends
The study notes that the influence of Internet will impact $35bn worth of FMCG sales in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/google-bain-study-predicts-interesting-digital-trends/

Star India acquires broadcast biz of Maa TV Network
The acquisition would give Star India access to the highly attractive Telugu TV market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/star-india-acquires-broadcast-biz-of-maa-tv-network/

TAM's AdEx to certify ad spots for Amagi
Ad spots on Amagi's geo-targeted ad network will now be monitored and certified by India's largest television audience measurement analysis firm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tams-adex-to-certify-ad-spots-for-amagi/

Reliance partners Facebook to offer free data usage
Customers will enjoy access to popular websites with zero data charges, including Facebook
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/reliance-partners-facebook-to-offer-free-data-usage/

Mentos takes the cheeky self-deprecating route for new campaign
The core thought of the campaign has been customised to engage the digital audience as well
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mentos-takes-the-cheeky-self-deprecating-route-for-new-campaign/

Manish Dawar joins DEN as Group CFO
DEN Networks has announced the joining of Manish Dawar as the Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/manish-dawar-joins-den-as-group-cfo/

IAA extends entry deadline for Corporate Social Crusader Award
The Corporate Social Crusader award is conferred on a Corporate which has excelled in any form of CSR activity in the last calendar year

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iaa-extends-entry-deadline-for-corporate-social-crusader-award/

Stories on 11th Feb '15

How Bad Messaging did the BJP in
The Aam Aadmi Party scored a landslide win thanks to a positive campaign, comments Pratap Bose. The Grand Effie-winning BJP's blitz was a dud
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aaphew-how-bad-messaging-did-the-bjp-in/

Avik Chattopadhyay: What made Brand AAP click
Candour, Inclusive, Challenging, Young are the values of the AAP brand and these  are the values that tomorrow's India aspires for, appreciates and aligns with, writes Avik Chattopadhyay
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aaphew-avik-chattopadhyay-what-made-brand-aap-click/

Shripad Kulkarni: Arvind Kejriwal's 'Wake up Call' to BJP and marketers!
It signals a big opportunity opening up in the Bottom of Pyramid which both BJP and marketers must address.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aaphew-shripad-kulkarni-arvind-kejriwals-wake-up-call-to-bjp-and-marketers/

Amith Prabhu: Another election where Public Relations won
They did ABCD: Aimed (to make a difference), Believed (that nothing is impossible), Committed (to the cause), and Dreamt (really Big)...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aaphew-amith-prabhu-another-election-where-public-relations-won/

Ranjona Banerji: Times Now, Twitter score with Delhi results
Having surfed through most news channels in various Indian languages, it was clear that the most exciting channel was Times Now, writes Ranjona Banerji.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-times-now-twitter-score-with-delhi-results/

NewsStand: How various dailies chronicled AAP's landslide win
And this is how various English, Hindi and other language dailies displayed the news of AAP's landslide victory
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aaphew-newsstand-how-various-dailies-chronicled-aaps-landslide-win/

6 Amul ads that tell the AAP Story
We bring you six Amul Butter advertisements that tell you the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal story

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/aaphew-6-amul-ads-that-tell-the-aap-story/

Stories on 10th Feb '15

Is the form of Dhoni & Co keeping advertisers at bay?
Continuing with our World Cup previews,  we look at how the Indian team's form is impacting broadcast sponsorship
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/is-the-form-of-dhoni-co-keeping-advertisers-at-bay/

Ranjona Banerji: Times Now, Twitter score with Delhi results
Having surfed through most news channels in various Indian languages, it was clear that the most exciting channel was Times Now, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-times-now-twitter-score-with-delhi-results/

RAM ratings for Week ​​4​
Presenting RAM numbers for Week ​4 ​-​ that's January 18-24, 2015​​
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ram-ratings-for-week-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b4%e2%80%8b/

FCB Ulka highlights multiple features of Bolt through a series of campaigns
The main objective of the campaign was to highlight the first-in-segment multi-drive feature of Bolt
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/fcb-ulka-highlights-multiple-features-of-bolt-through-a-series-of-campaigns/

Affle beefs up management team with new appointments
The joining of Alvin and Aman comes after a series of senior level appointments made by Affle in recent months across the Asia region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/affle-beefs-up-management-team-with-new-appointments/

Meru Cabs unveils first nationwide ad campaign
Meru Cab's new campaign has been conceptualized, created and executed by Apostrophe Films Pvt. Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/meru-cabs-unveils-first-nationwide-ad-campaign/

Triton bags the creative mandate for Carysil and EasyPay
Incorporated in 1991 by Ali Merchant and Munawar Syed, Triton is one of the largest privately held Indian communications agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/triton-bags-the-creative-mandate-for-carysil-and-easypay/

IAA Webinar Series to discuss 'World Goes Digital'
The Webinar will be aired live on the IAA YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/iaaindiachapter on February 12, 2015 from 3 to 4pm live

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iaa-webinar-series-to-discuss-world-goes-digital/

Stories on 9th Feb '15

What makes the World Cup a win-win
Less than a week for the biggest cricketing event to start. Vinit Karnik kicks off MxMIndia's week-long Big Story specials on the Cup
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/what-makes-the-world-cup-a-win-win/

Media pros hope to vroom with BARC software
Last week, the BARC top brass went around Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai to present the user software. And to those happy with the current software that's available for TAM data, this was light years ahead
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/media-pros-hope-to-vroom-with-barc-software/

IAA ready with next debate featuring industry captains
Industry captains Sam Balsara, Ashish Bhasin, Sameer Satpathy and Shireesh Joshi to be engaged in a lively debate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iaa-ready-with-next-debate-featuring-industry-captains/

Adfactors acquires strategic stake in Yorke Communications
Yorke Communications was co-founded by veteran communications professionals Matilda and Peter Yorke in 2008
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adfactors-acquires-strategic-stake-in-yorke-communications/

Alok Nair appointed EVP at Bloomberg
Nair will be responsible for P&L, business strategy, marketing, content, distribution and overall growth strategy of the channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/alok-nair-appointed-evp-at-bloomberg/

MEC Access organizes turnkey project for Kolte Patil
The property festival displayed a wide product range catering to audiences visiting the property expo over the three days
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mec-access-organizes-turnkey-project-for-kolte-patil/

Sachin makes his presence felt at Cricket World Cup 2015
The cricketing legend teams up with Aaj Tak & Headlines Today to cheer for India, this World Cup
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sachin-makes-his-presence-felt-at-cricket-world-cup-2015/

Amith Prabhu: Time for more meaningful Engagement with the most important stakeholders
While events like Praxis are great ways to celebrate the profession and they attract professionals of all levels there is a need for another gathering that is introspective in nature, writesAmith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/amith-prabhu-time-for-more-meaningful-engagement-with-the-most-important-stakeholders/

AdStrat: Do it Rght, urges Tata Capital
In AdStrat, how Tata Capital wanted to connect with the digital audience in an engaging manner, getting them to participate in its brand philosophy...

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adstrat-do-it-rght-urges-tata-capital/

Stories on 6th Feb '15

Very Premium. Very Alok Nanda
A Q&A with the adman, designer, experience design enthusiast and branding expert who is happy to not get into the mass space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/very-premium-very-alok-nanda/

Oh, Dilliwallon! Please go out and vote!!!
Yes, it's a holiday and the weather is just right to take that weekend off beyond the dry zone, but do that only after you've cast your vote!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/oh-dilliwallon-please-go-out-and-vote/

Weekend blues: Less than 10 days to go & Star Sports doesn't have lead sponsor for the World Cup!
India's dismal performance in the recently concluded tri-nation series Down Under has left advertisers uncertain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/weekend-blues-less-than-10-days-to-go-star-sports-doesnt-have-lead-sponsor-for-the-world-cup/

Twitter India eyes bigger ad revenues as WCup fever peaks
Twitter India is planning to capitalise on the upcoming Cricket World Cup, luring in users and brands to boost its ad revenue
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/twitter-india-eyes-bigger-advertisement-revenues-as-cricket-world-cup-fever-peaks/

Shailesh Kapoor: The AIB & MSG controversies: Symptoms of a Larger Malice?
It's going to be a chaotic year for entertainment content regulation and censorship, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/shailesh-kapoor-the-aib-msg-controversies-symptoms-of-a-larger-malice/

Ranjona Banerji: Anyone cares about Freedom of Speech?
The idea of freedom of speech has to be absolute. But in India, we are constantly alert to various sentiments being upset, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-anyone-cares-about-freedom-of-speech/

Madison Media Omega bags slew of accounts in Bangalore
All the accounts put together are estimated to spend about 100 crores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/madison-media-omega-bags-slew-of-accounts-in-bangalore/

R3 ranks Carat the No. 1 media agency in 2014 India Business League
Carat has also been named as the No 1 media agency across the Asia Pacific region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/r3-ranks-carat-the-no-1-media-agency-in-2014-india-business-league/

Rediffusion Y & R announces leadership changes
Kavita Kailas also is promoted to Chief Strategy Officer and will continue to be the lighthouse resource for clients and brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rediffusion-y-r-announces-leadership-changes/

Chennai's Fourth Dimension celebrates fourth anniv
Chennai-headquartered media outsourcing firm Fourth Dimension Media Solutions will celebrate its fourth anniversary tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/chennais-fourth-dimension-celebrates-fourth-anniv/

Mash tasked with creative duties of Grohe India
MASH will be responsible for creating communications programmes for the new product launches that the company plans in the domestic market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mash-tasked-with-creative-duties-of-grohe-india/

Lowe Lintas Chennai unveils inspirational film for MRF Tyres
In the back drop of cricket World Cup, MRF has unveiled a new TVC that has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas Chennai

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/lowe-lintas-chennai-unveils-inspirational-film-for-mrf-tyres/

Stories on 5th Feb '15

Ghost of IRS mess may force BARC & TAM to co-exist
As BARC gets set for release of its data, TAM says it will not stop releasing its ratings. Meanwhile, industry worries about an encore of the IRS mess
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ghost-of-irs-may-force-barc-tam-to-co-exist/

AdAge launches in India. Perfect Timing, says editor
The product is thanks to an arrangement between Crain Communications of the United States and The Times of India group here
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adage-launches-in-india-perfect-timing-says-editor/

JSW Group banks on 'Inner Strength' in new corporate campaign
The campaign personifies strength in self-belief &determination - 'Will of Steel'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/jsw-group-banks-on-inner-strength-in-new-corporate-campaign/

SAB TV unveils #DigitalDividesSABUnites campaign
The brand film captures the self-inflicted split created in one’s personal life by their extreme affiliation to the digital world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sab-tv-unveils-digitaldividessabunites-campaign/

Reebok unveils new campaign 'Be More Human'
The campaign is a rally cry urging one to live up to one's full potential
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/reebok-unveils-new-campaign-be-more-human/

Do Thumbthing, urges flipkart in latest campaign
The Do Thumbthing campaign's focus is to make the Flipkart mobile app the medium of choice when it comes to shopping online

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/do-thumbthing-urges-flipkart-in-latest-campaign/

Stories on 4th Feb '15

Native, and liking it?
Native advtg has been much discussed and debated. Presenting top findings of a study by the Association of National Advertisers, in the US
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/native-and-liking-it/

5 Reasons why all members of the broadcast ecosystem must attend the BARC India roadshows
The BARC CEO tells us why his roadshows are a must-attend for all stakeholders
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/5-reasons-why-all-members-of-the-broadcast-ecosystem-must-attend-the-barc-india-roadshows/

Madison Media wins Viber India media biz
The account will be handled out of the agency's Delhi office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/madison-media-wins-viber-india-media-biz/

O&M unveils new campaign for Milton
Milton's audience is the intuitive Indian woman who anticipates her family's unspoken needs and goes about solving them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/om-unveils-new-campaign-for-milton/

Everest Brand Solutions unveils new campaign for Catch
The film shows people coming up with interesting excuses in order to avoid eating boring vegetables
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/everest-brand-solutions-unveils-new-campaign-for-catch/

Sanjeev Kotnala: A lot can happen over a cup of tea
The Wagh Bakri TVC places the brand at a higher pedestal and the imagery is totally contemporary and relevant, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sanjeev-kotnala-a-lot-can-happen-over-a-cup-of-tea/

Edelman Trust Barometer reveals interesting findings about India
India is Second Most Trusting Nation in 2015 Edelman Trust Barometer Findings Despite Global Decline in Trust

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/edelman-trust-barometer-reveals-interesting-findings-about-india/

Stories on 3rd Feb '15

Adspends to increase 12.6% in 2015: GroupM
The adspending was Rs 43,490 crore for the calendar year 2014, an increase by 12.5% over 2013, according to GroupM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspends-to-increase-12-6-in-2015-groupm/

Structure, Talent and Innovation are action points for PK at Mindshare, says GMan. Exclusive to MxM
Gowthaman Ragothaman (better known as GMan), COO of Mindshare Asia Pacific, speaks on the priorities ahead of Mindshare South Asia’s CEO-designate Prasanth Kumar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/structure-talent-and-innovation-are-action-points-for-pk-at-mindshare-says-gman-exclusive-to-mxm/

DHFL tasks Madison Media to handle media mandate
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited is India's second largest housing finance company in the private sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dhfl-tasks-madison-media-to-handle-media-mandate/

ZenithOptimedia wins media duties of Jungleegames.com
The mandate covers all aspects of the brand's media planning, advisory and buying across print, TV, Digital and Outdoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zenithoptimedia-wins-media-duties-of-jungleegames-com/

Leo Burnett unveils long format ad for HDFC Life
The film brings alive the pivotal role a man plays in empowering his family to live "Apne dum pe, Sar Uthake"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/leo-burnett-unveils-long-format-ad-for-hdfc-life/

Ranjona Banerji: Do TV reporters need to develop a sense of humour?
Should the morality of an individual reporter be magnified and portrayed as the morality of an entire society, asks Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-do-tv-reporters-need-to-develop-a-sense-of-humour/

Entry deadline for Olive Crown Awards extended to Feb 15th
The Call for Entries has been good but many agencies have requested an extension of the deadline
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/entry-deadline-for-olive-crown-awards-extended-to-feb-15th/

RAM ratings for Week 3
Presenting RAM numbers for Week - that's January 11-17, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ram-ratings-for-week-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b3/

iProspect Communicate 2 bags AEGON Religare's social media account
For the record, the agency already handles the SEM and SEO domains for the life insurance company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iprospect-communicate-2-bags-aegon-religares-social-media-account/

Tata Sky adds MAX 2 to its bouquet
The channel is also available on leading cable operators like DEN, Siti Cable, Hathway and InCable to name a few
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tata-sky-adds-max-2-to-its-bouquet/

Zee rolls out HD League for the affluential
Zee HD League is aimed at giving an enriched viewing experience to the affluential viewers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zee-rolls-out-hd-league-for-the-affluential/

Stories on 2nd Feb '15

It's PK as the new Mindshare South Asia boss!
Mindshare appoints Prasanth Kumar as CEO, South Asia to take over Ravi Rao who is rumoured to be moving to sandier pastures
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/its-pk-as-the-new-mindshare-south-asia-boss/

Mirum to drive business transformation for JWT
The company will unite 11 independent agencies with 40 offices in 17 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mirum-to-drive-business-transformation-for-jwt/

Times Now unveils campaign focusing on new positioning
The channel has launched a series of hard-hitting, issue-based films to reiterate its repositioning
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/times-now-unveils-campaign-focusing-on-new-positioning/

India leads in Global Confidence Index, notes Nielsen study
The Consumer confidence in urban India rose to a score of 129 in Q4 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/india-leads-in-global-confidence-index-notes-nielsen-study/

Eggfirst bags the creative duties of Volkswagen Finance
The agency is currently involved in re-crafting the brand's entire online and social media presence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/eggfirst-bags-the-creative-duties-of-volkswagen-finance/

Amith Prabhu: The PR Business in India needs a school of its own
Quality, affordable post-graduate education for a career in strategic communications is the need of the hour, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/amith-prabhu-the-pr-business-in-india-needs-a-school-of-its-own/

Big Magic now available on Tata Sky
This move helps Big Magic to gradually fortify its space in the comedy genre in India with original differentiated content

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/big-magic-now-available-on-tata-sky/