Thursday 13 December 2012

Stories on 13th Dec '12


How M&E CEOs are embracing digital growth
Excerpts from an Ernst & Young report based on a survey of 34 global M&E titled 'How CEOs are Embracing Digital Growth'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/how-me-ceos-are-embracing-digital-growth-ey/

Shahnaz Husain may raise Rs 200 cr PE to expand biz, launch coffee/book shops
Herbal cosmetics queen Shahnaz Husain may raise Rs 200 cr PE to expand business, launch coffee and book shops
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/shahnaz-husain-may-raise-rs-200-cr-pe-to-expand-biz-launch-coffeebook-shops/

Shailesh Kapoor: Bollywood dreams for TV stars... The Ayushmann Effect
Besides a few examples, the TV-to-films transition has been limited to 'character actors' such as Alok Nath. Until this year, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/shailesh-kapoor-bollywood-dreams-for-tv-stars-the-ayushmann-effect/

Mahesh Israni, the 'Go'-to guy at Parag Milk Foods
Parag Milk Foods Pvt Ltd, manufacturer of leading brands Go and Gowardhan, has appointed Mahesh Israni, a 25-year marketing veteran, as Chief Marketing Officer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mahesh-israni-the-go-to-guy-at-parag-milk-foods/

Debrief: Hajmola: Devgn hazam nahin hua!
This is more like regular candy advertising, and if children overdose on Hajmola, is that such a good thing from the point of view of health?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-hajmola-devgn-hazam-nahin-hua/

The Anchor: 5 things brands must keep in mind while opting for a logo/design change
What message will the redesign convey?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-things-brands-must-keep-in-mind-while-opting-for-a-logodesign-change/

Havas appointed global media AOR of Shangri-La Hotels
Havas Media Asia Pacific has announced its appointment as the global media AOR of luxury hotel group Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/havas-appointed-global-media-aor-of-shangri-la-hotels/

Ten Sports is official broadcaster of Aircel Chennai Open 2013
Ten Sports has extended its support to the 18th edition of Aircel Chennai Open as the exclusive official broadcast partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ten-sports-is-official-broadcaster-of-aircel-chennai-open-2013/

ESPN Star Sports ends 2012 with a record haul of creative awards
ESPN Star Sports (ESS) capped a successful calendar year with a total of 14 awards for its in-house on-air campaigns when it clinched two Gold and two Silver awards at the recent Promax Asia Awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/espn-star-sports-ends-2012-with-a-record-haul-of-creative-awards/

Taproot India cleans up with 2 Golds at Campaign Asia-Pacific Awards 2012
Taproot India has bagged two golds - Creative Agency of the Year Award and Agency of the Year for India and the Subcontinent - at the Campaign Asia-Pacific Awards in Singapore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/taproot-india-cleans-up-with-2-golds-at-campaign-asia-pacific-awards-2012/