Thursday 29 November 2012

Stories on 29th Nov '12


Creating balance is important: Rahul Johri
Rahul Johri, Media Professional of the Year 2012 and Senior VP and GM South Asia at Discovery Networks Rahul Johri, on the macro issues impacting the Indian broadcast sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/creating-balance-is-important-rahul-johri/

Jaldi 5 with Joydip Kapadia: As we approach a month of digitization, Mum, Del nearly 95%, Cal: 80%
It will be a month of mandatory digitization in the three metros of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. MxMIndia spoke to Joydip Kapadia, Business Head, Television Street Maps on the progress made so far
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-joydip-kapadia-as-we-approach-a-month-of-digitization-mum-del-nearly-95-cal-80/


FMCG brand extensions 5 times more successful than new launches: Nielsen study
FMCG brand extensions are five times more successful than new product launches, notes a Nielsen study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/fmcg-brand-extensions-5-times-more-successful-than-new-launches-nielsen-study/


Bigg Boss, OMG top Whats-On-India's TV Trends
Whats-On-India's TV Trends ratings for Week 47 are out for Hindi and Engish entertainment and movie channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/bigg-boss-omg-top-whats-on-indias-tv-trends/


AdNear raises Rs 35 crore in its first round funding
Location-based mobile advertising platform AdNear has raised Rs 35 crore in its first round of funding from venture capital firms Canaan Partners and Sequoia Capital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/adnear-raises-rs-35-crore-in-its-first-round-funding/


Red FM goes Hindi in Bengaluru
The move followed feedback from listeners and a conclusion that the choice of music is moving more towards Bollywood
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/red-fm-goes-hindi-in-bengaluru/


DDB Mudra Delhi bags Marico's Livon
DDB Mudra Delhi has won the Rs 40 crore business of Marico's Livon brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/ddb-mudra-delhi-bags-maricos-livon/


RBNL and Star to usher in 2013 with 3rd 'BIG Star Entertainment Awards'
Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd in association with Star India have announces the third edition of the 'BIG Star Entertainment Awards' which will be aired on December 31, 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/rbnl-and-star-to-usher-in-2013-with-3rd-big-star-entertainment-awards/


Maxim India creates augmented reality experience through TELiBrahma
For its November issue, Maxim India joined hands with TELiBrahma to take the print editorial to the next level by using intARact app
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/maxim-india-creates-augmented-reality-experience-through-telibrahma/


Red FM goes Hindi in Bengaluru
The move followed feedback from listeners and a conclusion that the choice of music is moving more towards Bollywood
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/red-fm-goes-hindi-in-bengaluru/


Shailesh Kapoor: Crime genre makes a killing
There's much action in the crime genre as shows that are seemingly dark and not for everyone in the family work better than comedy, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/shailesh-kapoor-crime-genre-makes-a-killing/


The Anchor: 5 reasons why luxury watch market is on an upswing in India
Men are increasingly buying higher quality branded watches to express their individuality, writes Arjun Sekri
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-luxury-watch-market-is-on-an-upswing-in-india/


Debrief: Tata Nano: In the right direction
After the huge mistake of being projected as the poor man's vehicle, the commercial now positions the Nano as a fun car for the trendy youth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-tata-nano-in-the-right-direction/