Wednesday 21 November 2012

Stories on 21st Nov '12


Are we really Free to post online?
'Like' it or not, everyone is talking about Facebook and how a mere status update got a 21-year-old arrested. Can social media flourish, if every move is scrutinized?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/are-we-really-free-to-post-online/

In TAM's absence, Whats-On-India search rankings show some trends
It's been over a month since TAM Media stopped releasing weekly ratings. MxMIndia sourced What's On India's TV TRENDs report to throw up some indicators of what's popular and what's not
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/in-tams-absence-whats-on-india-search-rankings-show-some-trends/

Kishore Biyani aims to fashion a $1bn biz in 2 years
Kishore Biyani aims at $1 billion business from Future Fashion in 2 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/kishore-biyani-aims-to-fashion-a-1bn-biz-in-2-years/

StrawberryFrog launches In India
Founded in 1999, the creative agency Strawberry Frog has finally launched its operations in India. Raj Kamble has been roped to head India functions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/strawberryfrog-launches-in-india/

Jaldi 5 with Sachin Kalbag: Upholding civil liberties at all costs
In response to increasing incidences of ordinary people's freedom being curtailed, Mumbai-based daily Mid-Day has announced its People's Freedom Charter, to combat draconian and ambiguous laws. Mid-Day Editor Sachin Kalbag explains why this was necessary
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-sachin-kalbag-upholding-civil-liberties-at-all-costs/

Mediaah!: What's not right with Arnab Goswami
Just as Angry Young Man Amitabh Bachchan mesmerized the nation in the 1970s, the Angry Young Man Arnab Goswami grew big on television, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari. But he has stretched his nationalistic debates a bit much. Also, a quick look at how other channels fared with their Bal Thackeray coverage
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/mediaah-whats-not-right-with-arnab-goswami/

Young Track by Samyak Chakrabarty | Causes that Young India is fighting for
Today's urban youngsters are very socially conscious and aware. Samyak Chakrabarty lists four causes that metro youth are most concerned about and taking the initiative to address
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/young-track-by-samyak-chakrabarty-causes-that-young-india-is-fighting-for/

Dream Theatre launches Power Rangers Samurai merchandise
Mumbai-based brand management and licensing enterprise Dream Theatre is launching a merchandise range based on the action adventure series Power Rangers Samurai in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/dream-theatre-launches-power-rangers-samurai-merchandise/

The Anchor: Five reasons direct marketing scores over other forms of marketing
When it comes to reaching customers, keeping costs down and getting specific, constructive feedback, direct selling has the advantage, says Manisha Amol
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-five-reasons-direct-marketing-scores-over-other-forms-of-marketing/

Anil Thakraney: The IT Act needs to be rewritten. ASAP
The law needs to be amended. And parents need to inform and educate their children on ground realties. Because when virtual world collides with real world, the result can often be traumatic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/anil-thakraney-the-it-act-needs-to-be-rewritten-asap/