Stories on 30th November

Happy Birthday, Mr Subhash Chandra!
He's the Indian media's Megabaron. As he celebrates his 61st birthday, Zee MD & CEO Punit Goenka writes on his father & Zee Chairman Subhash Chandra.Exclusively for MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-mr-subhash-chandra/

Sai Kumar to replace Haresh Chawla as Network 18's Group CEO
B Sai Kumar has been appointed Group CEO and on Boards of Viacom 18 and Homeshop 18
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/network-18-elevates-sai-kumar-as-group-ceo/

Gouri Dange:The Tower of Babel-Babble
Gouri Dange on how the Dilliwallahs far outshine the Mumbaiwallahs in talkshow lung power
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/gouri-dangethe-tower-of-babel-babble/

Alt Del to conduct writing workshop
This is not something that will transform people from dull writers to sparkling geniuses in three hours, but will make them figure out, stumble on their own methods and ways of dealing with inspiration, says driving force Prathap Suthan.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/alt-del-to-conduct-writing-workshop/

The Anchor: 5 ways to maintain a healthy client-agency relationship
How to cultivate the client - and nourish your business.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-client-agency-relationship/

History being made on Digital platforms
History Channel is now available on Mobile TV across major operators and has drawn a strong positive response in social media.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/history-being-made-on-digital-platforms/

New clients for Madison PR
Madison Public Relations (A Unit of Madison World) has recently signed on many new clients from diverse verticals.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/new-clients-for-madison-pr/

Hard Knocks: The retail FDI tamasha
India is a vast, complicated, multi-layered nation. There is room for every kind of business out here. Co-existence is indeed the soul of this nation.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-the-retail-fdi-tamasha/

Power-packed sessions at HT Leadership Summit
The ninth edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, set to take place on December 2-3 in New Delhi, will see a lineup of big names speaking on the theme of 'Keeping Pace with a Changing World'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/power-packed-sessions-at-ht-leadership-summit/

Social Media is here to stay: Jonathan Kopp
The growth of Social in India is going to be upward for a considerable period of time, opines Jonathan Kopp of Ketchum Digital.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/social-media-is-here-to-stay-jonathan-kopp/

Karthik Lakshminarayan to leverage his TV experience @ Crest
Madison Media has roped in Karthik Lakshminarayan as COO of Crest to head the AOR of its ITC business.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/karthik-lakshminarayan-coo-crest-to-leverage-his-tv-experience/

Newswatch: Kalpana Sharma on the falling standards in newspapers
Earlier, nothing you wrote could find its way into print without passing through several filters. Much of this still exists but there is an obvious slackening of rigour, says Kalpana Sharma.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/newswatch-lowering-of-standards/

Of course journos suffer for their mistakes!
Ranjona Banerji analyses news on primetime TV, the morning papers, social networks, Twitter... everywhere!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/of-course-journos-suffer-for-their-mistakes/

NCT Data Wk 47 '11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/nct-data-wk-47-11/

GRP Channel shares of HGECs- Wk 48 2011
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/grp-channel-shares-of-hgecs-wk-48-2011/

TAM data Top 10 programmes on HGEC - Wk 48'11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tam-data-top-10-programmes-on-hgec-wk-4811/

Stories on 29th November

We've bn inconsistent in r work: Sonal Dabral
Anil Thakraney buttons the Bates boss or a free-n-frank talk about agencies, people & the work they do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sonal-dabral-we-have-been-inconsistent-in-our-work/

Stark stats: 40 mn traders may gain, 122 mn consumers could lose if retail FDI is trashed
A comparison of potential gainers and losers in the government’s move to open up retail for FDI reveals that 122 million consumers set to gain while only 40 million traders could get affected
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stark-stats-40-mn-traders-may-gain-122-mn-consumers-could-lose-if-retail-fdi-is-trashed/

MediaVest Worldwide bags SuperMax business
MediaVest Worldwide has bagged the SuperMax business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediavest-worldwide-bags-supermax-business/

DLF brings Scarecrow Delhi to its roster
Real estate giant DLF adds Scarecrow Delhi to its panel of creative agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/dlf-brings-scarecrow-delhi-to-its-roster/

Debrief: High on Mia empathy
The contrast is endearing - that of a desire to look beautiful. And a real life that's full of stress. Good show!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-high-on-mia-empathy/

VIP journeys into e-commerce
VIP becomes the first luggage brand in the country to offer e-commerce facility to its consumers across India through its website www.vipbags.com.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vip-journeys-into-e-commerce/

AIM slams penalty against Times Now
AIM president Tarun Rai says that the quantum of penalty levied on Times Now is not only unreasonable but can set a precedent that would threaten the independent functioning of news media in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/aim-slams-penalty-against-times-now/

Vizeum wins media duties for Educomp Schools
Educomp Schools, as part of its growth strategy, has appointed Aegis Media's Vizeum India as its media AOR.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vizeum-wins-media-duties-for-educomp-schools/

Anugrah Madison offers Rural Academy for management students
Anugrah Madison Rural Academy will teach the basics of rural marketing to management students, as more and more marketers turn their focus to rural India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/anugrah-madison-offers-rural-academy-for-management-students/

5 indicators of when it's time you should start looking for a new job
Jaisurya Das highlights the signs when it’s time to move on and get your career in order
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/5-indicators-of-when-its-time-you-should-start-looking-for-a-new-job/

J Dey murder case gets murkier
Ranjona Banerji rues about how and why journos are no longer united on the J Dey murder case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/j-dey-murder-case-gets-murkier/

CNBC TV18 Prime HD goes experiential
CNBC-TV18 Prime HD reaches out to premium consumers of the electronic store Croma through streaming of the HD channel across multiple LCD panels displayed in the store.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/cnbc-tv18-prime-hd-goes-experiential/

Stories on 28th November

Raising the Bar: Colvyn on JWT with Bobby
With Bobby Pawar at the helm, CEO Colvyn Harris hopes to see JWT India achieve greater creative focus
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/raising-the-bar-colvyn-harris-on-jwt-with-bobby/

Binaca, Dalda, Moti... Kahaan Gaye Woh Brands!
From household names to forgotten history: Story of India's grand old brands such as Binaca, Dalda & Moti Soaps
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/binaca-dalda-moti-kahaan-gaye-woh-brands/

The Pix plan for genre leadership
The challenges for Pix are on two grounds: one is to be No 1 in the category emphatically and convincingly, beating both Star Movies and Movies Now, and then to ensure profitability and growth quarter after quarter, year after year.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-pix-game-plan/

IKEA, Carrefour welcome FDI
The Government’s decision to allow FDI in retail has opened up possibilities for international retail giants who till now have been waiting in the sidelines.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ikea-carrefour-welcome-fdi/

Anil Thakraney: Always the spectator. Never the player
As Vinod Mehta, the editor of Outlook mag says, in our profession we must always remain spectators, and never try to become players. However tempting it is to dive into the arena.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-always-the-spectator-never-the-player/

Reviewing the Reviews: Desi Boyz
Every week, Deepa Gahlot  reviews the reviews that film critics subject us to in print and on the Web.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/reviewing-the-reviews-desi-boyz/

AdStrat: Tata Tea's Soch Badlo
Lowe Lintas celebrates Tata Tea attempt to wake up India with the Soch Badlo campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adstrat-soch-badlo/

The Anchor: 9 variants of 'Why This Kolaveri' that have had YouTube afire!
If you think you've haven't had enough with the original, here are 9 variants of 'Why This Kolaveri' that's still a rage on You Tube and elsewhere.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-9-variants-of-why-this-kolaveri-that-have-had-youtube-afire/

Stories on 25th November

Primetime debates an excuse for doing TV cheap: Mark Tully
The veteran journalist on our media today and all that has changed since he was active both on and off air
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mark-tully-prime-time-tv-debates-an-excuse-for-doing-tv-cheap/

Need to focus on consistency: Tom Doctoroff, JWT
Tom Doctoroff, JWT North Asia Area Director, Greater China CEO / JWT Shanghai, speaks to MxMIndia in this video interview
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/jwt-are-not-cultural-imperialists-tom-doctoroff/

Staff restructuring @ Turner
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific realigns executive management roles.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/staff-shakeup-at-turner/

26/11 Mumbai attack: HR practices converted ordinary Taj employees into heroes
A Harvard Business School professor leads research on how and why the Taj hotels staff were willing to give up their lives when they had the option to flee in the 26/11 seige
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/2611-mumbai-attack-hr-practices-converted-ordinary-taj-employees-into-heroes/

Phase III countdown: 'Overbidding will kill stations'
Is Phase III a chance to expand listenership reach, or further consolidate positions in a particular region. It’s both, and more, for FM radio players.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/%E2%80%98phase-iii-overbidding-will-kill-the-station%E2%80%99/

The Anchor: 5 indications that India is e-commerce-ready
Buyers of books (and other stuff) are now browsing more than ever, and not in the bookshop meaning. Flipkart.com CEO Sachin Bansal on the e-buying phenomenon.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-indications-that-india-is-e-commerce-ready/

Hard Knocks: Why this Kolaveri Di, indeed! Why?
A regular kind of sod sings some nonsense inside a recording studio, words that sound like a cross between Tamil and rustic English. I found it neither funny nor entertaining.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-why-this-kolaveri-di-indeed-why/

Crime & Journalism
That a journalist like Jigna Vora was arrested in the J Dey murder case brings us to a very sad pass, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/crime-journalism/

Stories on 24th November

The New Big Boss of India's Biggest Brand

The search for Ratan Tata's successor of chairman of the Rs 4.3 lakh crore Tata group has ended. But who's this 43-year-old Mystery Man?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-new-big-boss-of-indias-biggest-brand/

The Anchor: Pops on why advertising is still sexy

KV Sridhar aka Pops on six reasons why advertising is an alluring business to be in, and youngsters should consider it as a career option

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-pops-on-why-advertising-is-still-sexy/

The Indian Express, now on iPad

The e-paper on the app, the first of its kind, allows readers across the world to read the day's newspaper on their iPad just the way they would read a printed copy.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-indian-express-now-on-ipad/

Tata Sky expands its channel offerings

Latest additions include Movies Now, Suvarna News 24X7 & Zee 24 Ghante Chattisgarh.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tata-sky-expands-its-channel-offerings/

Radio Mango in 4th anniv mode, to consolidate in Kerala for Phase III

Radio Mango, an FM radio venture by Malayala Manorama, aims to consolidate its position in Kerala once FM Phase III is officially rolled out.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/radio-mango-to-consolidate-in-kerala-for-phase-iii/

Newswatch: Irom Sharmila and the loneliness of the long-distance runner

It must come with a great deal of bewilderment for many to discover that a superhuman has the heart of a human within. This should not be a matter of discouragement but of elation.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/newswatch-irom-sharmila-and-the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-runner/

Ketchum Sampark goes Digital

Ketchum Sampark announces entry into Digital Media with the launch of Ketchum Sampark Digital.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ketchum-sampark-goes-digital/

Flipkart, Myntra & desi e-tailers launch ad blitzkrieg to up buyer base

Desi online retailers like Flipkart.com, myntra.com unleash ad blitzkrieg

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/flipkart-myntra-desi-e-tailers-launch-ad-blitz/

Debrief: Tata Tea: ROFL!

The whole anti-corruption crusade of Tata Tea is getting cornier by the ad. And the juxtaposition of tea-making with nation-building is completely hilarious.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-tata-tea-rofl/

Amitabh, Ram Kapoor are top of the pops

Ormax Media’s quarterly study shows Amitabh Bachchan and Ram Kapoor top television popularity charts

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/amitabh-ram-kapoor-are-top-of-the-pops/

How about a little ethics from owners & managers?
Ranjona Banerji tracks the big news of the day including the Economic Times play on the word ‘mystery’.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/how-about-a-little-ethics-from-owners-managers/

Stories on 23rd November

JWT restructures to bring in 3 NCDs

There's plenty happening at the JWT office as the agency restructures to bring in three NCDs. Also, a quick interview with Bobby Pawar

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/jwt-restructures-to-bring-in-3-ncds/

Subhash Chandra gets Emmy Directorate Award

Subhash Chandra, founder of Zee Group, has received the 2011 International Emmy Directorate Award. Mr Chandra made history by becoming the first ever Directorate Award recipient from India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/subhash-chandra-gets-emmy-directorate-award/

Viacom18 leads in accolades at PromaxBDA Asia

Viacom18 entries led the tally at the PromaxBDA Asia held on Tuesday, followed by Star, MSM, Zee, UTV, Turner, MCCS and the BBC.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/viacom18-leads-in-accolades-at-promaxbda-asia/

Industry veterans to train @ Stratagem Media's Media Rhythm 4

MXM India is the web partner for Stratagem’s fourth Media RHYTHM training event, to be held on December 2 and 3 in Mumbai.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stratagem-media-to-host-media-rhythm-4/

The Anchor: 8 key aspects of Phase III that radio companies need to address

Licenses, bidding, alliances… the world of radio is complex – and remember, there is going to be a phase 4 one day. E&Y Associate Director Ashish Pherwani on Phase III must-dos

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-8-key-aspects-of-phase-iii-that-radio-companies-need-to-address/

Gouri Dange: The Media Menu Card

Naming no Names, the mid-week column where novelist, columnist and counsellor Gouri Dange presents her tongue-in-cheek view of our world.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/naming-no-names-the-media-menu-card/

Hard Knocks: Heavy price for a goof-up

While the good thing that could come out of this incident is that the media will hopefully be more careful in the future, there is no denying that the rather harsh punitive action against Times Now has alarmed all of us in the media.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-heavy-price-for-a-goof-up/

Sabeer 'Hotmail' Bhatia's launches JaxtrSMS. Offers free SMS, NEware

Hotmail’s original founder Sabeer Bhatia and Yogesh Patel have announced the launch of JaxtrSMS, a cross-platform, open texting application that would enable users to send SMS to anyone in the world for free.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/jaxtrsms-offers-free-sms-nywhere/

Stories on 22nd November

Movies Now: Riding high on popular titles

The channel has fired a category that was getting stagnant and all this by riding on popular and familiar titles. And on HD.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/movies-now-riding-on-popular-titles/

The Anchor: 5 changes the publication industry is seeing

Readership habits, buying patterns and news input mediums are changing faster than you can say “circulation”.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-changes-the-publication-industry-is-seeing/

Google’s India Head Rajan Anandan on ASCI Board

Plans to step up effort to promote fair advertising practises in online space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/google%E2%80%99s-india-head-rajan-anandan-on-asci-board/

Just below the surface: Filmmaker Umesh Aggarwal

‘The documentary is about an evolving system of corruption that needs to be countered urgently.’

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/just-below-the-surface-filmmaker-umesh-aggarwal/

Debrief: Zzzzrfan Khan

Vodafone must realize that simple need not be boring.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-zzzzrfan-khan/

The lesson so far for FM players

While the FM phase II may have been well received by the industry, all FM stations have reported break-even. Smaller FM stations are more likely to face huge challenges ahead.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-lesson-so-far-for-fm-players/

Stories on 21st November

Upclose with Paid News

MxMIndia partnered the screening of Umesh Aggarwal's documentary on Paid News and a panel discussion thereafter.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/paid-news-the-inside-story/

Is Bobby Pawar quitting Mudra?

Mudra’s chief creative officer Bobby Pawar is rumoured to be moving to JWT

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/is-bobby-pawar-quitting-mudra/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why broadband internet will grow in India

With more users, better penetration and competitive pricing, broadband internet has nowhere to go but up.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-broadband-internet-will-grow-in-india/

AdStrat: Birla Sun Life leaves nothing to fate

The new Birla Sun Life Insurance campaign objective is to reiterate the philosophy to leave nothing to fate

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adstrat-leave-nothing-to-fate/

Be cautious in slow market: Rana Barua

Recognizing that there is definitely a slowdown, it’s no time to take things for granted, says the Red FM COO.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/be-cautious-in-slow-market-rana-barua/

Debrief: Unbelievably silly

If a trainee copywriter came to me with such a script, I would recommend the chap to a psychiatrist.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-unbelievably-silly/

All set for Effies on Dec 14

The Ad Club Bombay gets ready for judging procedure for Effie 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/edging-towards-effies/

Ten Sports gets hockey deal till 2014

Ten Sports has entered into a long term partnership with the International Hockey Federation to acquire the broadcasting rights for the major FIH Championships till 2014. As part of the agreement Ten Sports will be broadcasting over 50 India playing matches the next four years from major men’s hockey tournaments from around the world.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ten-sports-gets-hockey-deal-till-2014/

Sanjay Kailash is ESPN’s EVP, Head of Sales (India)

Sports content provider ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has announced the promotion of Sanjay Kailash to Executive Vice President & Head of Sales (India) for its India operations, ESPN Software India (ESI).

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sanjay-kailash-is-espn%E2%80%99s-evp-head-of-sales-india/

Corruption a symptom of governance: Mark Tully (Video Report)

Launching his latest book in the capital, ‘Non Stop India’, Mark Tully reiterated that corruption is a major malaise but if you concentrate too much on it, you forget the cause of corruption, which is bad governance.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/corruption-a-symptom-of-governance-mark-tully/

Cannes Lions launch Mobile category; Tom Eslinger appointed first jury chair

The International Festival of Creativity - Cannes Lions - has announced that Mobile will be added as a new awards section, launching at the 2012 Festival. Tom Eslinger, Digital Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, will preside over the Mobile Lions jury in its inaugural year.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/cannes-lions-launch-mobile-category-tom-eslinger-appointed-first-jury-chair/

INS, IBF express shock on SC order in Times Now defamation case

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) expresses great surprise and concern over the impact of the recent decision of the Supreme Court that dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Times Now

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ibf-expresses-shock-on-times-now-matter/

Stand up and be counted against paid news!
In Freaking news, Ranjona Banerji profiles the fare on nightly news and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stand-up-and-be-counted-against-paid-news/

Stories on 18th November

TV-wallahs eager for digital wave

The government’s push means opportunity for all stakeholders – broadcasters, distribution platforms including cable & DTH companies and MSOs

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tv-wallahs-eager-for-digital-wave/

Ten years of Big shopping

Big Bazaar completes a decade of service to the aam janta

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ten-years-of-big-shopping/

New music world under the scanner at Nokia seminar

Nokia Music Connects: Piracy across the globe will fall, says Sandip Biswas.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/new-music-world-under-the-scanner-at-nokia-seminar/

Firstpost.com gets its readers to play chess with the Grandmaster

Network18’s Firstpost.com has launched an online chess championship for its readers. This fortnightly event will see Vishwanathan Anand share some of his real-life chessboard experiences with online participants as a part of ‘Firstpost Battleboard.’

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/firstpost-com-gets-its-readers-to-play-chess-with-the-grandmaster/

MxMIndia-partnered ‘Paid News’ seminar today

MxMIndia partners ‘Paid News’ event to be held on November 18 in Mumbai with a film screening followed by a panel discussion.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mxmindia-partnered-%E2%80%98paid-news%E2%80%99-seminar-today/

Yummy launch event for BBC Good Food

A celebration of fine food, appropriate for the magazine’s content mix, has been planned for the November 19 event in New Delhi.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/yummy-launch-event-for-bbc-good-food/

Proximity India hires Punit Singh to lead Digital Technology

Punit Singh joins Proximity as AVP, Digital Technology. He will report to Ranjeev Vij VP, Head – Proximity India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/proximity-india-hires-punit-singh-to-lead-digital-technology/

Obdurate Katju sparks walkout by INS members in Press Council meet

Walkout in Press Council meet as Chairman Katju refuses to withdraw remarks.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/obdurate-katju-sparks-ins-walkout/

Benetton's shock treatment works, say creatives

Benetton tried to spread an anti-hate message with its campaign showing public figures, including the Pope, locking lips. Unfortunately it backfired and drew the Vatican’s anger instead. What does the industry have to say about the fiasco?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/benetton-%E2%80%93-the-kiss-that-didn%E2%80%99t-work/

The Anchor: 7 pieces of jargon creative types love

Words, phrases, acronyms and scenarios that the creative department knows only too well. And probably wouldn’t want to do without.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-7-pieces-of-jargon-creative-types-love/

Hard Knocks: Exposing the big daddies of corruption

If we really want to make a difference, we need to go after the big fish. Exposing the big daddies of corruption will make the real difference, as the 2G scandal has shown.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-exposing-the-big-daddies-of-corruption/

Zee pumps in $250mn for wellness content

Earmarked for Development, Production, Co-Production and Acquisition of High Quality, Multimedia Health and Wellness Programming

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/zee-pumps-in-250mn-for-wellness-content/

Elvis Sequeira quits Cheil

Elvis Sequeira, the NCD of Cheil Worldwide Southwest Asia, has left.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/elvis-sequeira-quits-cheil/

Speed up review process, ASCI told

ASCI gets pat on the back, but ministers have also urged it to speed up review and compliance processes in advertising content.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/speed-up-review-process-asci-told/

Stories on 17th November

Lodestar UM shines @ inaugural FOMA

Lodestar UM was the sole Indian winner at the inaugural Festival of Media Asia 2011 held in Singapore this week

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/%E2%80%98spectacular-work%E2%80%99-shashi-sinha-on-foma-win/

Chitralekha celebrates 61st anniversary

Chitralekha’s 61st anniversary issue comes out later this week, themed on ‘India 2020’ and with contributions by industry stalwarts from various fields, from Shashi Tharoor and Uday Kotak to Chetan Bhagat and Dr Prakash Kothari, amongst others, sharing their perspective on the country in 2020.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/chitralekha-group-celebrates-61st-anniversary/

7pm, the New prime time

With GEC viewership patterns changing, prime time looks over its shoulder and channels are targeting the 7-8pm slot with specific programming.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/7pm-the-new-prime-time/

Reliance Retail set to go big with big-box hypermarkets

Reliance Retail has big plans with retail with big-box hypermarkets

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/reliance-retail-set-to-go-big-with-big-box-hypermarkets/

Birla Sun Life Insurance: Realism works

Anil Thakraney reviews ads twice a week. In his inimitable style.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/birla-sun-life-insurance-realism-works/

FM stations go for out-of-the-box content

FM stations experiment with content to go beyond traditional programming and give listeners a differentiated experience.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/out-of-the-box-for-fm-stations/

The Anchor: 5 ways a marketer can use SMS to his/her advantage

Not jst for mktg stuff; SMS msgs go a long way in giving u info abt products n services.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-ways-a-marketer-can-use-sms-to-hisher-advantage/

Mediaah! Extra: Now, Vice Prez Hamid Ansari calls for debate on erosion of editor

Vice President M Hamid Ansari calls for debate on the erosion of the institution of the editor

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediaah-extra-now-vice-prez-hamid-ansari-calls-for-debate-on-erosion-of-editor/

Stories on 16th November

Brand Kingfisher in the red

With so much bad news around the Kingfisher Airlines business, we ask experts in what ways it could impact the brand.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/brand-kingfisher-in-the-red/

Times for news media to report on each other

In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews nightly news and the fare in the papers the morning after

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/times-for-news-media-to-report-on-each-other/

FMCG retail will hit $100 billion by 2025: Nielsen

FMCG retail will hit $100 billion by 2025, notes Nielsen’s Consumer 360 report

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/fmcg-retail-will-hit-100-billion-by-2025-nielsen/

The Anchor: 7 reasons to never ignore research analytics. Ever

Without a proper and systematic research analytics strategy, brands, irrespective of size, will find the going tough, writes V Balasubramanium

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-7-reasons-to-never-ignore-research-analytics-ever/

Prashaant Bhatt to head Fiction at Colors

In a recent development at Colors, Mr Prashaant Bhatt has been appointed as the head of fiction programming, responsible for driving the fiction properties on the channel and taking key decisions on new shows and concepts.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/prashaant-bhatt-to-head-fiction-programming-at-colors/

Mohit Beotra quits Airtel, Bharat Bambawale to be new Biz Head

As Mohit Beotra quits, Bharat Bambawale has been elevated as the Business Head for Brand Airtel.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mohit-beotra-quits-airtel/

Amod Dani is ECD, Leo Burnett

Amod Dani has been elevated from Creative Director to Associate Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/amod-dani-is-ecd-leo-burnett/

Amritendu Roy catches Fever

Amritendu Roy is now Regional Head - East, Fever FM. Prior to Fever FM, he was Head, Radio Business, Friends FM.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/amritendu-roy-catches-fever/

Hard Knocks: BCCI needs a third umpire

The always greedy BCCI is determined to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. And I think marketers must crack the whip and ensure this does not happen.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-bcci-needs-a-third-umpire/

Bride and, well, prejudice

Naming no Names, the mid-week column where novelist, columnist and counsellor Gouri Dange presents her tongue-in-cheek view of our world

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/naming-no-names-bride-and-well-prejudice/

Best Citizen award for Mudra

Mudra Group wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen, India’ Award at the GABM 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/best-citizen-award-for-mudra/

Online investor camp from moneycontrol.com

moneycontrol.com unveils Master Your Money - An online investor event

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/online-investor-camp-from-moneycontrol-com/

Mail Today celebrates 4th anniversary

Mail Today celebrates its fourth anniversary today in a year with 104-page edition

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mail-today-celebrates-4th-anniversary/

GRP Channel shares of HGECs- Wk 46 2011

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/grp-channel-shares-of-hgecs-wk-46-2011/

TAM data Top 10 programmes on HGEC - Wk 46'11

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tam-data-top-10-programmes-on-hgec-wk-4611/

Stories on 15th November

Vinod Mehta: I just want to fade away quietly

Outlook Editor-in-Chief Vinod Mehta talks exclusively to MxMIndia about his recently launched memoirs and more (Text & Video Interview)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vinod-mehta-%E2%80%98i-just-want-to-fade-away-quietly%E2%80%99/

The Anchor: 7 points to learn from being in business

It has an unbeatable thrill, the sort you get when you are playing a game and want to achieve higher scores.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-7-points-to-learn-from-being-in-business/

Kerala Shopping Festival opens on Dec 1

For the 5th Grand Kerala Shopping Festival which opens on December 1, the State has planned unique and innovative events on a massive scale for shopping enthusiasts.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/kerala-shopping-festival-opens-on-dec-1/

500,000 milestone for Maruti Suzuki’s safety mission

Maruti Suzuki has trained over 10 lakh people in safe driving in the last decade in its ‘National Road Safety Mission’ which attains the 500,000 mark, and the company targets to double Maruti Driving Schools in next three years.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/500000-milestone-for-maruti-suzuki%E2%80%99s-safety-mission/

Sharmila Malekar is Sr VP, Mudra West

Mudra India has announced the appointment of Sharmila Malekar as the Senior Vice-President at Mudra West.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sharmila-malekar-is-sr-vp-mudra-west/

Bindu Sethi to be National Head Planning @ JWT

After quitting Grey, Bindu Sethi will be now working as the National Head Planning for JWT India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/bindu-sethi-to-be-national-head-planning-jwt-india/

Coca-Cola to put $2 billion into India

The investment will be for new infrastructure, partnerships, brand building and sustainability programmes.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/coca-cola-to-put-2-billion-into-india/

Debrief: Unbelievably silly of Volkswagen

If a trainee copywriter came to me with such a script, I would recommend the chap to a psychiatrist.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-unbelievably-silly-of-volkswagen/

Quadrant appliesTiger Balm, bags creative biz

Tiger Balm has provided its creative mandates to Quadrant Communications.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/quadrant-bags-tiger-balm-creative-biz/

Book Review: Lucknow Boy is a fluent, easy & juicy read

Editor Vinod Mehta’s book is a good nostalgia trip for those who are familiar with the place and time and will remember names and incidents. It is also a good lesson for those starting in the profession.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/lucknow-boy-a-fluent-easy-and-juicy-read/

Euro RSCG Design & Mosaik Communication join Havas Design+ community

Two new agencies, Euro RSCG Design & Mosaik Communication, join HAVAS DESIGN+ community

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/euro-rscg-design-mosaik-communication-join-havas-design-community/

NCT Data Wk 45 '11

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/nct-data-wk-45-11/

Stories on 14th November

Can media audits improve efficiencies?

As London-based EMM International launched in Mumbai last week, a look at whether media audits can work in India work, and how effectively?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/can-media-audits-improve-efficiencies/

The Anchor: The Seven(?) Traits of Creative People

Josy Paul says it would be incorrect to restrict the traits of a creative person to a fixed number

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-the-seven-traits-of-creative-people/

AdStrat | M&M XUV 500: Driving the brand

Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/driving-the-brand/

Hathway HD to be launched

Hathway has confirmed that its new HD service is set to launch to subscribers in select are of Hathway Digital networks in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hathway-hd-to-be-launched/

Taj TV extends partnership with Zimbabwe cricket

Taj Television Limited has extended the partnership with Zimbabwe Cricket for worldwide television rights till 2019. The agreements with Taj Television Limited cover the Zimbabwe Cricket Seasons in excess of an eight-year period from 2012 through to 2019.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/taj-tv-extends-partnership-with-zimbabwe-cricket/

Ouch! Tobacco depiction rules effective today, to extend to print and OOH

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s restrictions on depiction of tobacco-related products in films and television will also extend to the print and out-of-home media

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tobacco-depiction-ban-extends-to-print-and-ooh/

Reviewing the Reviews: Rockstar

Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases… in Reviewing the Reviews

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/reviewing-the-reviews-rockstar/

Hard Knocks: How the Indian media doesn't champion the cause of 'lesser' children

What I don’t like about what’s happening is that the Indian media only stands up for the middle class, for ‘people like us’.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-biased-indian-media/

Stories on 11th November

More bite for toothless PCI?

Press Council of India chairperson Justice Markandey Katju outbursts havve triggered a volley of criticism

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/more-bite-for-the-toothless-pci/

Newswatch: Markandey Katju, intellectual Rip Van Winkle, sermonising in antiquated terms

It is clear that Katju is a confused man and seems to miss both the woods and the trees, writes Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/markandey-katju-intellectual-rip-van-winkle-sermonising-in-antiquated-terms/

7 reasons why the IMPACT 7th anniversary issue is unputdownable!

Pradyuman Maheshwari is delighted that IMPACT’s recently released seventh anniv issue is a great read.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/7-reasons-why-the-impact-7th-anniversary-issue-is-unputdownable/

Bawa Group wants creative partner

Bawa Group of Hotels have called a pitch, and have invited agencies to handle their creative mandates.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/bawa-group-wants-creative-partner/

Anil Thakraney: Any one for brief briefs?

Hard Knocks: It could do well if briefs were concise and precise... perhaps in 140 characters!

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-please-tweet-the-brief/

Technology changes offer hope for broadcasters at Casbaa

There was much optimism at the Casbaa 2011 convention with rapid changes on the technological front for television

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/technology-changes-offer-hope-for-broadcasters-at-casbaa/

Haresh Chawla quits Network18 to pursue 'other' interests

Haresh Chawla quits as Group CEO of Network18, to oversee seamless leadership transition at media conglomerate; to pursue other Interests

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/haresh-chawla-quits-network18-as-group-ceo/

Stories on 10th November

Vinod Mehta: When I became an editor, I started to learn (Video Report)

The veteran editor was at his candid best in a chat with Arnab Goswami at the launch of his memoirs

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vinod-mehta-when-i-became-an-editor-i-started-to-learn-video-report/

Rajesh Jejurikar joins Zee as prez

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/rajesh-jejurikar-joins-zee-as-prez/

Indigestion!

Anil Thakraney finds the new Hajmola ad quite a flop show.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/indigestion/

The Anchor: Sonal Dabral on 6 ads that will always remain in his mind

In advertising, it often happens that in search of a good idea we tend to make life too complicated for ourselves. In the end it is just about selling a product, selling an attitude and a shift in behaviour and nothing beyond that.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-sonal-dabral-on-6-ads-that-will-always-remain-in-his-mind/

News on ‘tap’ from IBNLive

Web18’s news portal, IBNLive.com, launched its latest app on the iPad, offering 360-degree news coverage, in just a tap. Within just a day, the app raced to occupy the No 1 slot for all Indian apps.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/news-on-%E2%80%98tap%E2%80%99-from-ibnlive/

It's a fact! Factual ent grows with History

With only a month after launch, the channel has grabbed the No 2 position in the Factual Entertainment space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-power-of-history/

Fortune India releases ranking of 50 Most Powerful Women in Business

Fortune India’s first ranking of India’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business includes Balaji Telefilms’ Ekta Kapoor and HT Media’s Shobhana Bhartia.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/fortune-india-releases-ranking-of-50-most-powerful-women-in-business/

Sony touches new ratings high with Rs 5 crore KBC episode

does it for Sony; channel records a new high.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/kaun-banega-trp-king-it%E2%80%99s-a-sony/

Newswatch: News cannot be customized

The reader should not be choosing what he wants and ignoring the rest. For that he can walk through the libraries and go for the books he wants to read or even browse through racks of DVDs.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/newswatch-news-cannot-be-customized/

Nikhil Mirchandani quits RBNL, turns entrepreneur

The entrepreneurial bug seems to have cast its spell on yet another industry veteran as Nikhil Mirchandani, the business head (TV) at RNBL has decided to move on.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/nikhil-mirchandani-leaves-rnbl/

Stories on 9th November

The future is rosy, says Ravi Dhariwal

Optimistic about newspaper business, Ravi Dhariwal says challenges can be overcome if industry joins hands and collaborates to find solutions.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-the-future-is-rosy/

Of Tarun Tejpal's travails

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/of-tarun-tejpals-travails/

5 reasons why the Amul Butter Girl advertising is still relevant

It’s as much a part of our lives as dal-roti. Read on for more reasons!

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/5-reasons-why-the-amul-butter-girl-advertising-is-still-relevant/

Aaren is now a 100% LMG company

Aaren Initiative Outdoor fully acquired by Lintas Media Group, to be renamed Lintas Initiative Outdoor.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/lintas-takes-over-aaren/

Gouri Dange: Dealing with journos hungry for quotes

Naming no Names is the mid-week column by well-known novelist, columnist and counsellor, Gouri Dange.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/naming-no-names-quote-bank/

TOI launches TWeek at INMA

The Times of India Group launched TWeek, first of its kind digital magazine at the INMA platform.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-toi-launches-tweek/

INMA 2011: Membership targets in sight, says Tariq Ansari

INMA aims to reach a wider audience, says the outgoing president, adding that falling readership and rising ad costs are a two-pronged challenge the industry has to tackle.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-membership-targets-in-sight-says-tariq-ansari/

Lalla on board with Mindshare

Mindshare appoints Ashok Lalla as Leader, Digital, South Asia

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/lalla-on-board-with-mindshare/

Anil Thakraney: Why the media must boycott Abhi-Ash baby birth

I find it appalling that the Bachchan-baby-obsessed media has so quickly forgotten the humiliation of the recent past.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-beygairat-brigade/

Stories on 8th November

Newspapers: Reinvent or Perish?

The industry must read between the lines and realize the need for a shake-up, echo delegates at the INMA South Asia conference

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-reinvent-or-perish/

INMA: New Oxygen, New Growth

The key to growth is for newspapers to transform into newsmedia, says Earl Wilkinson.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-new-oxygen-new-growth/

INMA: Readership, Rate Cards a small newspaper’s success

Has readership growth reached stagnation? CEO Roundtable discusses.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-readership-rate-cards-a-small-newspaper%E2%80%99s-success/

The Anchor: 5 reasons you shouldn’t miss INMA if you’re a print professional

Bharat Kapadia makes a case for the print industry’s premier event.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-reasons-you-shouldn%E2%80%99t-miss-inma-if-you%E2%80%99re-a-print-professional/

Debrief: Berserk advertising

Full credit to the ad agency for making Birla Cement’s comatose promise come alive.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-berserk-advertising/

MxMIndia partners ‘Paid News’ event

MxMIndia partners ‘Paid News’ event to be held on November 18 in Mumbai with a film screening followed by a panel discussion.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mxmindia-partners-%E2%80%98paid-news%E2%80%99-event/

Search on for Stock Market Hero

NDTV Profit and Hero MotoCorp Ltd Have launched the contest ‘A Search for India’s Stock Market Hero’ beginning November 8, on NDTV Profit.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/search-on-for-stock-market-hero/

KBC winner guest edits Prabhat Khabar for a day

Sushil Kumar turns ‘Atithi Sampadak’ at Prabhat Khabar’s Muzzafarpur edition

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/kbc-winner-guest-edits-prabhat-khabar-for-a-day/

Stories on 7th November

INMA conference starts, packed house!

The INMA conference started today in Bengaluru with 220 newspaper owners, business and editorial leaders and allied professionals in attendance

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-kicks-off-in-bangalore/

Freaking News: One event, two interpretations

In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on nightly news and in the morning papers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/one-event-two-interpretations-monday-morning%E2%80%99s/

Epsilon aims to win customers over for good

“The trick is to do effective loyalty programmes,” says Adrian Hoon, Vice President, Sales, APAC, Epsilon International.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/epsilon-aims-to-win-customers-over-for-good/

Sony as GEC #1? I don’t speculate, says biz head Sneha Rajani

“It is our endeavour to be No 1,” says Sony’s Senior VP and Business Head, but won’t put a date or a number to the channel’s aim of reaching the top.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/i-don%E2%80%99t-speculate-sony%E2%80%99s-sneha-rajani/

Anil Thakraney's Hard Knocks: The impotent social media

Anil Thakraney’s comment on advertising and media matters

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-impotent-social-media/

Stories on 4th November

Video Report: The ‘AdAsian’ experience

Expectations, suggestions and experiences, AdAsians in conversation with MxM India on their takeaways from this edition of the Congress

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-the-%E2%80%98adasian%E2%80%99-experience/

Mediaah! Katju ko bolo katli maaro, says NBA

The News Broadcasters Asscociation asks the Prime Minister to ask the Press Council of India chief to mind his own business

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediaah-katju-ko-bolo-katli-maaro-says-nba/

The Anchor: 6 reasons a listener can never fall out of love with radio

No faces, no pictures – maybe that’s why radio captures minds so engagingly.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-6-reasons-a-listener-can-never-fall-out-of-love-with-radio/

AdAsia: Big Ideas in the Age of Now

For the new generation ‘new’ is disposable. New keeps changing every moment and what matters to them is ‘now’.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-big-ideas-in-the-age-of-now/

AdAsia: Indra Nooyi’s answer to uncertainty, creative adaptability

Volatility is not a part of our life any more, it is our life, says the PepsiCo chief. Hence, make volatility an intrinsic part of the plan.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-indra-nooyi%E2%80%99s-answer-to-uncertainty-creative-adaptability/

AdAsia: Why market to women consumers?

Asian women are different from women across the globe and so are their buying habits. The session ‘Marketing to Women Consumers in Asia’ emphasized the importance of marketing to women, which is often ignored.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-why-market-to-women-consumers/

Writing, Faber-Castell style

Celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Faber-Castell has reason to rejoice. A conversation with Count Andreas von Faber-Castell.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/writing-faber-castell-style/

AdAsia wrap-up by Ajay Kakar: Memories from a distant past

AdAsia 2011 scored high on style and presentation but could’ve done a little better with content, writes Ajay Kakar

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-wrap-up-by-ajay-kakar-memories-from-a-distant-past/

Smriti Krishna is MSM’s Sr VP, HR Head

MSM appoints Ms Smriti Krishna as Sr Vice President & Head of Human Resources for the network.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/smriti-krishna-is-msm%E2%80%99s-sr-vp-hr-head/

Hard Knocks: Sadly, Mr Katju may have a point

We need to once again take a hard look and check if what the Press Council chairman says is entirely wrong. Some-soul searching would actually do us good, and perhaps we’ll hire better personnel in the media.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-sadly-mr-katju-may-have-a-point/

AdAsia: Exec Summary - what a day!

The David Droga – R Balki session was cancelled but there was plenty of other excitement on the last day of AdAsia 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-exec-summary-what-a-day/

Stories on 3rd November

Video Report: The new rules of engagement

A cross-section of biggies respond to a question much-asked on Day 2: how do you engage consumers in a fast-changing world?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/video-report-the-new-rules-of-engagement/

Anil Thakraney’s Debrief: Nice idea

I like the idea of taking a quiet break from life, of taking some time off on a hurried day. And a nice, delightful dessert goes well in that situation.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/anil-thakraney%E2%80%99s-debrief-nice-idea/

Dear MxM: Moving and shaking

A brand new set of questions and advisory from our mentor, Jaisurya Das.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/dear-mxm-moving-and-shaking/

From bat to cat: Yuvraj is Puma ambassador

Ace Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is now Puma’s Brand Ambassador

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/from-bat-to-cat-yuvraj-is-puma-ambassador/

VF Corporation’s joint venture in India

VF Corporation’s subsidiary VF Mauritius , has acquired full ownership of VF Arvind Brands Private Limited

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vf-corporation%E2%80%99s-joint-venture-in-india/

Uddalak Gupta is Grey’s ECD, Joint Creative Head

Grey strengthens its creative team with the appointment of Uddalak Gupta as Executive Creative Director (Copy) and Joint Creative Head at Delhi.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/uddalak-gupta-is-grey%E2%80%99s-ecd-joint-creative-head/

BS elevates Shyamal Majumdar to Exec Ed

In addition to heading the newspaper's editorial team in Mumbai, Mr Majumdar will also be responsible for the editorial administration of the Web, Magazines and Books editorial teams.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/bs-elevates-shyamal-majumdar-to-exec-ed/

AdAsia: Experiencing India

For foreign delegates its networking, business, Indian cuisine and a visit to the Taj.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-experiencing-india/

AdAsia | Day 2 - Exec Summary: Food for thought, and plenty

Conversation, exchange of ideas, networking and business as usual was the order of the day at AdAsia, Day 2.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-food-for-thought-and-plenty/

AdAsia: India gets Contagious

Contagious comes to India along with its acclaimed magazine, hailed as a Bible among many in the industry.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-india-gets-contagious/

AdAsia: Brand-building in a trust deficit world

How important is trust for a brand, and how can one build trust? These are some of the compelling questions that were discussed in AdAsia 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-brand-building-in-a-trust-deficit-world/

The Anchor: 6 reasons why you can’t do without attending AdAsia 2011

AdAsia a waste of time? Not, says this reader, emphatically.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-6-reasons-why-you-can%E2%80%99t-do-without-attending-adasia-2011/