Tuesday 27 November 2012

Stories on 27th Nov '12


Final countdown for Effies 2012
As Effies 2012 night draws closer, 128 entries have made it to the shortlist so far
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/final-countdown-for-effies-2012/

Colors buys rights of '24' for Rs 150 cr
Is the ground fertile in India, just as it happened in the US where a PR honcho was handed over charge of a creative ad network?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/colors-buys-rights-of-24-for-rs-150-cr/

Star Network expandeds on Sky
Star Network has expanded its UK reach with an extended distribution partnership with Sky
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/star-network-expandeds-on-sky/

Wrigley India appoints Deepak Iyer as managing director
Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars Inc, has appointed Deepak Iyer as the Managing Director of its India operations effective January 3, 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/wrigley-india-appoints-deepak-iyer-as-managing-director/

It's Golden Mikes time again
92.7 Big FM announces the 2nd edition of the Big Regional Entertainment Awards, to be held in 7 Indian regions including Central India, Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will recognize talent from films, music, dance, theatre, sports and television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/its-golden-mikes-time-again/

Pidilite signs Kareena's 'Fevicol se' song from Dabangg 2
Pidilite signs marketing and promo deal with Kareena Kapoor's 'Fevicol se' song from Dabangg 2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/pidilite-signs-kareenas-fevicol-se-song-from-dabangg-2/

4 reasons why memorable tunes help connect brands
Ganapathy Viswanathan lists reasons why memorable tunes help connect brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/4-reasons-why-memorable-tunes-help-connect-brands/

Debrief: Emirates: Too generic
Okay, there are these delightful destinations, and the ads do look great, but why must I choose Emirates? Funnily, that one most important question isn't dealt with
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-emirates-too-generic/

Ranjona Banerji:  Must-watch Network
Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on News TV and the morning paper... and various websites and the social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/ranjona-banerji-must-watch-network/