Stories on 28th Nov 14

Building Trust via Masterbrand 2.0
Shireesh Joshi, Head-Strategic Marketing at Godrej, on the second phase of the group's Masterbrand campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/building-trust-via-masterbrand-2-0/

Ranjona Banerji: Journalists get it right while TV News muddles it up
It is remarkable and encouraging that there are media houses which are willing to invest in good stories and in newsgathering but it is much worse that there are so many which are not, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-journalists-get-it-right-while-tv-news-muddles-it-up/

Shailesh Kapoor: The Phil Hughes Tragedy: A Deathblow To Cricket
Helmet-makers will find some answers. ICC will find a few other. But a promising International cricketer has died at the age of 25. For me, cricket may never be the same again, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-the-phil-hughes-tragedy-a-deathblow-to-cricket/

AdStrat: WagonR taps 'Smart' customers with latest campaign
The objective was to strengthen the core proposition of 'Smart' while staying true to its leadership stance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/adstrat-wagonr-taps-smart-customers-with-latest-campaign/

Gaana.com launches first musical brand campaign
Celebrating the spirit of music and life, Gaana.com unveils 'Bas Bajna Chahiye Gaana' campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/gaana-com-launches-first-musical-brand-campaign/

So Sorry series bags Gold at the 5th Asian Digital Media Awards 2014
The event organized by WAN-IFRA had participation by media companies from over 30 countries

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/so-sorry-series-bags-gold-at-the-5th-asian-digital-media-awards-2014/

Stories on 27th Nov 14

The World is Flat, but Culture isn't History
Consumers' need for cultural identity offers opportunities for brands, notes VML Qais' Generation Asia 2014 research
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/the-world-is-flat-but-culture-isnt-history/

MxM is hiring. And you needn't have been a journalist to be an Editor or Reporter
MxMIndia is looking for bright, smart, confident individuals (gender no bar) in Mumbai and New Delhi who have excellent English writing and speaking skills. Email us a link to your LinkedIn profile and your coordinates at editor [at] mxmindia.com.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/mxm-is-hiring-and-you-neednt-have-been-a-journalist-to-be-an-editor-or-reporter/

India TV to celebrate 21 years of 'Aap Ki Adalat'
In the last two decades, this show has enviably featured almost all top names from India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/india-tv-to-celebrate-21-years-of-aap-ki-adalat/

Discovery Turbo targets 'Men' as new TG
The channel is expanding its content offering to reflect the new and emerging passions, desires and interests of the aspirational male audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/discovery-turbo-targets-men-as-new-tg/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Will the average Indian dad be cool with his daughter taking off to Lonavala without intimating?
Or should we happy that she was shown to have gone to Lonavala and not Khandala of 'Aati kya Khandala' fame?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanjeev-kotnala-will-the-average-indian-dad-be-cool-with-his-daughter-taking-off-to-lonavala-without-intimating/

Grey India unveils new campaigns for Britannia Rusk
The campaigns titled 'Confessions' and 'Pehle Aap' stars Bollywood personalities Neena Gupta and Konkana Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/grey-india-unveils-new-campaigns-for-britannia-rusk/

IAA Debate in Mumbai to delve on Metro Markets
Industry captains to debate on Friday, November 28, 5-7pm, Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/iaa-debate-in-mumbai-to-delve-on-metro-markets/

Qatar Airways comes on board as Presenting Sponsor of IPTL
The alliance with the Tennis League reiterates the airline’s strong commitment towards sponsoring key sporting events worldwide

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/qatar-airways-comes-on-board-as-presenting-sponsor-of-iptl/

Stories on 26th Nov 14

More info, less entertainment on NGC
A Q&A with Keertan Adyanthaya, MD, NGC & Fox, on how the channel is doing with its new crop of programming
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/more-info-less-entertainment-on-ngc/

Mobile Videos emerging a hot favourite among mobile internet users in emerging markets
67 per cent of respondents globally consider Mobile their primary entertainment viewing platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/mobile-videos-emerging-a-hot-favourite-among-mobile-internet-users-in-emerging-markets/

Publicis wins a Gold & Silver at The Rx Club 2014 Awards
The team at Publicis also won six more Awards of Excellence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/publicis-wins-a-gold-silver-at-the-rx-club-2014-awards/

GREY group India holds exhibition to showcase employees' artworks
The exhibition is being called 'Project Gallery'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/grey-india-holds-exhibition-to-showcase-employees-artworks/

ZeeQ launches new fun-centric campaign
The TVC highlights the kids’ innocence and fun-filled moments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zeeq-launches-new-fun-centric-campaign/

99acres.com urges consumers to get checklist right in new campaign
TVC speaks of the numerous options provided by the portal to help consumers find the right house to match their needs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/99acres-com-urges-consumers-to-get-checklist-right-in-new-campaign/

Finolex unveils new campaign that highlights joys of life using water
The commercial features water bursting forth from a pipe conveying the message of bursts of happiness
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/finolex-unveils-new-campaign-that-highlights-joys-of-life-using-water/

Wonder Cement launches campaign showcasing brand philosophy
The TVC that has been conceptualized by Candid Creations

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/wonder-cement-launches-campaign-showcasing-brand-philosophy/

Stories on 25th Nov 14

Enormous year for Ashish Khazanchi & Ajay Verma
Q&A with the managing partners of the just-over-a-year-old Enormous creative agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/enormous-year-for-ashish-khazanchi-ajay-verma/

Ranjona Banerji: How Times & Bachi Karkaria gave in to the God of 140 characters!
Let us salute extraneous noise and the power of public opinion on social media, which can make a behemoth notice a pesky ant and change direction, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-how-times-bachi-karkaria-gave-in-to-the-god-of-140-characters/

Dentsu-UNFPA join hands to launch CSR Advisory Services
Dentsu India will be the first Ad and Communications firm to offer CSR services, along with a reputed implementation and monitoring partner, UNFPA India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dentsu-unfpa-join-hands-to-launch-csr-advisory-services/

McDowell's #No.1 Yaari strikes a chord with viwers
DDB Mudra Executive Creative Director SonalDabralhas written the lyrics for this musical
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/mcdowells-no-1-yaari-strikes-a-chord-with-viwers/

Shortlists for Indian Marketing Awards announced
The shortlist includes 88 cutting-edge campaigns hailing from different parts of the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shortlists-for-indian-marketing-awards-announced/

Digital L&K Saatchi & Saatchi announces key appointments
Digital L&K Saatchi & Saatchi has announced two senior level appointments into its fold. Sandeep Sarma joins the agency as the Digital Director- Client Servicing while Arunima Singh joins as Group Head-Servicing

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/digital-lk-saatchi-saatchi-announces-key-appointments/

Stories on 24th Nov 14

Why the $$$s are finally going beyond Cricket
Vinit Karnik of GroupM ESP on why and how non-cricketing sports are attracting sponsorship money
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/why-the-s-are-finally-going-beyond-cricket/

UTI Mutual Fund unveils new brand and corporate campaign
The creative thought behind the advertisement was to showcase a "Slice of Life" moment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/uti-mutual-fund-unveils-new-brand-and-corporate-campaign/

Hyundai launches its first ever corporate campaign in India
Themed 'Life is Brilliant', the TVC is designed to strengthen the company's connect with the Indian consumer, showcasing the role the car brand plays in uniting the family
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/hyundai-launches-its-first-ever-corporate-campaign-in-india/

DHFL signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador
DHFL has been enabling financial access for every Indian to own a home of his own over the past 30 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dhfl-signs-shah-rukh-khan-as-brand-ambassador/

RAM ratings for Week 45
Presenting RAM numbers for Week 45 - that's November 2 to 8, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ram-ratings-for-week-45/

Jay Mehta elevated to Station Head at 92.7 BIG FM
Jay's primary responsibility will be to manage the P&L of the Station, ensuring profitability it continues to deliver value to listeners and advertisers alike
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/jay-mehta-elevated-to-station-head-at-92-7-big-fm/

Amith Prabhu: The Rise of PR firms in India over the last two decades
If Indian PR firms need to rise higher they need to be compensated better by the clients they work for, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-the-rise-of-pr-firms-in-india-over-the-last-two-decades/

Adstrat: DDB Mudra West unveils 12 Months Free Shopping Festival campaign
The brief was to communicate to the audience to shop at any Future Group store of their choice, to get never-before cashback and benefits

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/adstrat-ddb-mudra-west-unveils-12-months-free-shopping-festival-campaign/

Stories on 21st Nov 14

Why do Indian agencies turn a blind idea to Idea Thiefs?
While creatives elsewhere will create a furore, Indian counterparts seem to grin and bear it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/why-do-indian-agencies-turn-a-blind-idea-to-idea-thiefs/

Google Forrester Report predicts online shopper base to reach 100 million by 2016
The report revealed that India's e-tailing market is at an inflection point and will see rapid growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/google-forrester-report-predicts-online-shopper-base-to-reach-100-million-by-2016/

Shailesh Kapoor: In Support of an All-Vegetarian MasterChef India
While there are studies to suggest consoumption of non-veg food has increased, the sight of meat generates disgust in around 30-40 percent audiences in India, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-in-support-of-an-all-vegetarian-masterchef-india/

Ranjona Banerji: Arnab Goswami, the King of Outrage!
The race for the coverage of #WarzoneHisar was between Times Now and Headlines Today and the winner was Arnab Goswami. No one, absolutely no one, can do TV outrage like him, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-arnab-goswami-the-king-of-outrage/

TAM data for Hindi GECs and Regional GECs in select markets for Week 46
Presenting TAM data for Week 46 (November 9-15) for Hindi GECs various regional channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/tam-data-for-hindi-gecs-and-regional-gecs-in-select-markets-for-week-46/

Big Magic announces induction of senior talent across functions
Sahil and Shalini will report to Lavneesh Gupta, COO, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/big-magic-announces-induction-of-senior-talent-across-functions/

Anup Vishwanathan joins TTN as Head - Marketing
Times Television Network further strengthens the senior management team to fuel growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/anup-vishwanathan-joins-ttn-as-head-marketing/

Impressive Jury list make Designomics Awards special
The awards were presented to business houses for the successful design execution under an array of categories

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/impressive-jury-list-make-designomics-awards-special/

Stories on 20th Nov 14

Welcome, Content Marketing
Proceeds from a panel discussion on Content Marketing held at MICA, Ahmedabad with Sanjay Tripathy, Kunal Jeswani and Sanjay Mehta
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/welcome-content-marketing/

Ramesh Narayan: Takeaways from DigiAsia 2014
Veteran mediaperson Ramesh Narayan was part of the Indian delegation at Digi Asia 2014 held in Taiwan from November 11-14. His report on the takeaways for India from the event
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ramesh-narayan-takeaways-from-digiasia-2014/

ZenithOptimedia wins media mandate for Foodpanda
ZenithOptimedia has bagged the media mandate for Foodpanda.in
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zenithoptimedia-has-won-the-media-mandate-for-foodpanda-in/

Dates for Goafest 2015 announced
Nakul Chopra - CE0, Publicis South Asia & Vice President of The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) will be the Chairman of Goafest 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dates-for-goafest-2015-announced/

OgilvyOne shines for India at DMA Echo Awards
The DMA Echo awards are ranked among the oldest and most revered effectiveness awards on the international marketing calendar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ogilvyone-shines-for-india-at-dma-echo-awards/

Integrated e-commerce platform MyBorosil.com launched
In the kitchenware segment in India, Borosil is a generic term for microwavable glassware
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/integrated-e-commerce-platform-myborosil-com-launched/

Berger Paints launches new TVC for Easy Clean
The idea here revolves around a simple insight that people want clean good looking walls and our walls tend to get dirty
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/berger-paints-launches-new-tvc-for-easy-clean/

Star CJ unveils new m-Commerce website
A special team from Korea was assigned to develop the M-commerce website of the company

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/star-cj-unveils-new-m-commerce-website/

Stories on 19th Nov 14

Epic isn't a GEC, don't subject it to standards that GECs have: Mahesh Samat
It promises to be a channel with a difference as it gets set for take-off tonight. A Q&A with the founder & MD of Epic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/we-re-not-a-gec-and-dont-subject-to-the-same-standards-as-gecs-have-mahesh-samat-md-epic/

Godrej undertakes consumer connect initiative - Masterbrand 2.0
Launches FreeG; India's first non-web based mobile browsing experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/godrej-undertakes-consumer-connect-initiative-masterbrand-2-0/

Sanjeev Kotnala: INMA South Asia Conference: The House of Intertia
One question that remains unanswered and is equally relevant to INMA and the delegates: If one had attended the 2011, 2012 or 2013 conference and missed the 2014 edition, would he or she miss out on anything substantially important, asks Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanjeev-kotnala-inma-south-asia-conference-the-house-of-intertia/

dCell unveils new brand identity for Aakriti Group
Along with the name change, dCell was also instrumental in creating a new logo for Aakriti Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dcell-unveils-new-brand-identity-for-aakriti-group/

Konnichiwa! Amagi sets up office in Japan
Amagi uses cloud-based technologies to launch new TV channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/konnichiwa-amagi-sets-up-office-in-japan/

Amol Maheshwari appointed National Sales Head at Bloomberg TV India
Maheshwari has over a decade's experience across the Banking and Financial Services space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amol-maheshwari-appointed-national-sales-head-at-bloomberg-tv-india/

Irrfan Khan to be the face of IndiaMART in India
The company aims to generate a high buzz across all the mediums through its 360 degree brand campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/irrfan-khan-to-be-the-face-of-indiamart-in-india/

Allen Solly & Talenthouse announce roll-out of innovative contest
Talenthouse India partners with Allen Solly inviting artists to create a digital ad film for Air-The next generation light weight shirt

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/allen-solly-talenthouse-announce-roll-out-of-innovative-contest/

Stories on 18th Nov 14

The Whopper gets big on Social
As Burger King opens its Mumbai restaurant, only its second in India, we speak to CMO Uma Talreja on her marketing gambit
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/the-whopper-gets-big-on-social/

Ranjona Banerji: Which top TV anchor will win Modi’s Best Fan competition? And which TV anchor is your best bet for Supreme Court judge?
Why have courts and lawyers and judges when we have the media and TV panel discussions? After all, we listen to gossip, we "investigate", we have sources
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-which-top-tv-anchor-will-win-modi%e2%80%99s-best-fan-competition-and-which-tv-anchor-is-your-best-bet-for-supreme-court-judge/

And this is how the Regional Channels fared in Week 45
Presenting TAM data for Week 45 for various regional channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/and-this-is-how-the-regional-channels-fared-in-week-45/

Smirnoff urges consumers to party with 'unfakeit'
The campaign is being kick-started with an exciting TVC, based on the insight that "life is best, when stripped of rules and trying too hard"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/smirnoff-urges-consumers-to-party-with-unfakeit/

Keegan Pinto joins DDB Mudra West as Group Creative Director
Keegan is an avid Bollywood enthusiast. He composes music and writes lyrics too. His first feature-film outing will be seen mid-2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/keegan-pinto-joins-ddb-mudra-west-as-group-creative-director/

Pizzakraft's Amar Singh wins Most Talented CEO Trophy
Muktesh Chander, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, was judged the WOW Performer of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/pizzakrafts-amar-singh-wins-most-talented-ceo-trophy-2/

Big FM partners Honda's amazing feat
FM radio network 92.7 Big FMpartnered Honda Cars to attain the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by a car in a single country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/big-fm-partners-hondas-amazing-feat/

Jack in the Box promotes Abhishek Razdan to EVP & National Business Head
In his new role, Abhishek will oversee both, Mumbai and Delhi operations

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/jack-in-the-box-promotes-abhishek-razdan-to-evp-national-business-head/

Stories on 17th Nov 14

Is there a way to retain Top Talent
In just one month, we've had two top execs quiting to do their own. We asked Abha Kapoor for solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/is-there-a-way-to-retain-top-talent/

DD National to be relaunched as 'Desh Ka Apna Channel'
Apart from a slew of new programmes, the channel will be repackaged in new colours - purple and pink.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dd-national-to-be-relaunched-as-desh-ka-apna-channel/

Week 44 RAM Ratings for Radio Stations in 4 cities
Presenting RAM Ratings for Radio Stations in 4 cities for Week 44 (October 26 to November 1, 2014)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/week-44-ram-ratings-for-radio-stations-in-4-cities%E2%80%8B/

Press Council celebrates National Press Day
The print media has been a great enabler of citizen’s rights, said Minister of State of I&B Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/press-council-celebrates-national-press-day/

Amith Prabhu: How about a dedicated school for Reputation Management?
There is no school for reputation management - one of the few subjects that is both a science and an art, rues Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-how-about-a-dedicated-school-for-reputation-management/

Pizzakraft's Amar Singh wins Most Talented CEO Trophy
Muktesh Chander, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, was judged the WOW Performer of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/pizzakrafts-amar-singh-wins-most-talented-ceo-trophy/

Milestone Brandcom unveils Outdoor campaign for Goodyear India
This revolutionary tyre engineering allows tyres to hold the car for up to 80 km with no air pressure
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/milestone-brandcom-unveils-outdoor-campaign-for-goodyear-india/

93.5 Red FM launches a unique initiative
The anonymous caller chose RJ Raunac because of his bond and rapport with people in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/93-5-red-fm-launches-a-unique-initiative/

Stories on 14th Nov 14

Is Children's Day losing media significance
Despite 50 top brands in the country that target children actively, the day increasingly finds little resonance, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/is-childrens-day-losing-media-significance/

Jaideep Shergill moves on as MSLGroup elevates Chetan Mahajan & Amit Misra to co-MDs
Together, Chetan Mahajan and Amit Misra will jointly lead a united agency that comprises the key brands of MSLGROUP, 20:20 MSL, Publicis Consultants, Social Hive and Creative+
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/jaideep-shergill-moves-on-as-mslgroup-elevates-chetan-mahajan-amit-misra-to-co-mds/

Ranjona Banerji: Anyone not seen journos at press confs not scrambling for gifts?
Organisers of press conferences do feel that they will be discriminated against if they do not offer freebies, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-anyone-not-seen-journos-at-press-confs-not-scrambling-for-gifts/

DoCA partners with ASCI to halt violators of misleading ads
The partnership will go a long way in ensuring that all ads released in the country are honest, decent, safe and fair to competition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/doca-partners-with-asci-to-halt-violators-of-misleading-ads/

TAM Week 45: No change in pecking order of Hindi GECs
Star Plus gained much in Week 44 of TAM’s ratings even as there was  no change in the pecking order of Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/tam-week-45-no-change-in-pecking-order-of-hindi-gecs/

VIP Industries unveils mega campaigns for 'Caprese' and 'Carlton'
The campaigns have been conceptualized to reinforce its position as the leader in the luggage sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/vip-industries-unveils-mega-campaigns-for-caprese-and-carlton/

VAT 69 gaming portal unveils 'Be One in a 100' campaign
The campaign is a witty take on those unsung heroes who shaped the world as we know it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/vat-69-gaming-portal-unveils-be-one-in-a-100-campaign/

Champions Tennis League ready to engage viewers with novel format
The 'each set is a match' structure is already being talked about amongst national and international tennis fraternities alike
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/champions-tennis-league-ready-to-engage-viewers-with-novel-format/

Ganga Gaurav to air on BIG MAGIC Ganga
The series kicks off on November 15th and will air each Saturday at 8:30pm

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ganga-gaurav-to-air-on-big-magic-ganga/

Stories on 13th Nov 14

What the new government (and MIB) must do for Radio
Tarun Katial, CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, makes a case for the radio broadcast sector in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-the-new-government-and-mib-must-do-for-radio/

Snapdeal leaves shoppers high and dry on sales day
The mess-up evoked the ire of hundreds of online shoppers, who took to social media to accuse the e-tailer of cheating them in the name of a 'big sale'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/snapdeal-leaves-shoppers-high-and-dry-on-sales-day/

AOC enters tablets, smartphones category; undertakes promotional campaign on twitter
AOC has initiated the first of its kind campaign on twitter under hashtag #Myaocmobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/aoc-enters-tablets-smartphones-category-undertakes-promotional-campaign-on-twitter/

North India CEOs to compete for CEOs Got Talent trophy
The event will feature CEOs from India Inc. who will pit their unique talents against each other
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/north-india-ceos-to-compete-for-ceos-got-talent-trophy/

RAM ratings for Week 43
Starting this week, we will carry RAM ratings regularly.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ram-ratings-for-week-43/

dna reveals 'Celebrity Columnists' for season 2
The season two celebrity line-up comprises an eclectic group ranging from Bollywood to health & nutrition, and stand-up comics to personality consultants
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dna-reveals-celebrity-columnists-for-season-2/

Helios Media to handle revenue monetisation for Fatafati
The channel that was launched last year has achieved the lead position among the youth of West Bengal

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/helios-media-to-handle-revenue-monetisation-for-fatafati/

Stories on 12th Nov 14

Now & then: Here's how contemporary consumers behaved a decade ago
Devendra Chawla, CEO, Food Bazaar, chronicles the many shifts in consumer behaviour and attitude over the last decade.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/now-then-heres-how-contemporary-consumers-behaved-a-decade-ago/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Newspapers: Wanted One Good Reason...
The threat from  the global digital wave and mobile screens to print is more real than ever before, writes Sanjeev Kotnala in his curtain-raiser to the INMA South Asia Conference.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanjeev-kotnala-newspapers-wanted-one-good-reason/

Ad Club's Media Review sets its date with members
This year the event will have three experts presenting for 30 minutes each followed by a QnA session with the audience.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ad-clubs-media-review-sets-its-date-with-members/

Vdopia unveils Chocolate, a scalable mobile video programmatic marketplace
The programme is built from the ground up solely for mobile video advertising.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/vdopia-unveils-chocolate-a-scalable-mobile-video-programmatic-marketplace/

Ruchi Soya unveils new TVC for Mahakosh
The new Mahakosh TVC with its brand ambassador Madhuri Dixit highlights the necessity of being fit.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ruchi-soya-unveils-new-tvc-for-mahakosh/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Dhunji Wadia
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Dhunji Wadia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-dhunji-wadia/

Stories on 11th Nov 14

What ails auto sales in India
The sentiment of the customer has turned positive towards only those brands that have got their fundamentals in place, writes Avik Chattopadhyay
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ails-auto-sales-in-india/

Ranjona Banerji: Will sucking up become worse in Delhi now that the 'bureau chief' being in charge of information and broadcasting?
Arun Jaitley takes over Information and Broadcasting from Prakash Jawadekar because he is seen as having better connections in the media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-will-sucking-up-become-worse-in-delhi-now-that-the-bureau-chief-being-in-charge-of-information-and-broadcasting/

Mediaah! Why the new I&B ministry rejig is disappointing
If Prime Minister Narendra Modi was really keen on a compact government, combining ministries that could be orchestrated together, he should’ve got Communications and Information Technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to hold additional charge of I&B
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/mediaah-why-the-new-ib-ministry-rejig-is-disappointing/

India Skills report highlights unique facets of the youth
The report is an effort to form the basis of an effective collaboration between the two ends of the Talent Supply Chain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/india-skills-report-highlights-unique-facets-of-the-youth/

Inaugural campaign for Champions Tennis League launched
The TVC marks itself as the first ever tennis super league commercial to be aired on national television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/inaugural-campaign-for-champions-tennis-league-launched/

2nd Edition of Radio City Freedom Awards announced
Musicians can send in their entries from 3rdNovember 2014 to 17th November 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/2nd-edition-of-radio-city-freedom-awards-announced/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Preeti Vyas and Tushar Vyas and Harish Nair
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Preeti Vyas and Tushar Vyas and Harish Nair
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-preeti-vyas-and-tushar-vyas-and-harish-nair/

Stories on 10th Nov 14

Up, Close & Personal with Abhijit 'Kinu' Avasthi
As he quits Ogilvy India as NCD, he talks to us about his journey thus far, not calling Piyush by name and his relationship with Rajiv Rao
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/up-close-personal-with-abhijit-kinu-avasthi/

Flipkart set to raise $1.5 billion in another round of mega fund-raising
India's largest online retailer, Flipkart, could begin another round of mega fund-raising as it expands its product range catering to a widening base of customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/flipkart-set-to-raise-1-5-billion-in-another-round-of-mega-fund-raising/

Sanchit Sanga promoted to Head of Digital Services, APAC at Mindshare
Sanchit takes on the role after two years as Digital leader for South Asia & South East Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanchit-sanga-promoted-to-head-of-digital-services-apac-at-mindshare/

Stratagem Media announces 2-day training for ad sales and media/mktng pros
A quick chat with Stratagem Media founder and director Sundeep Nagpal on the fifth edition of the Media Rhythm training programme scheduled for November 28 and 29 in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/stratagem-media-announces-2-day-training-for-ad-sales-and-mediamktng-pros/

Facebook scales up missed call ad biz with VivaConnect
To scale-up its reach over mobile devices Facebook has partnered with VivaConnect for its missed call platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/facebook-partners-with-vivaconnect-to-scale-up-missed-call-ad-unit-business/

GroupM's Grand Diwali Mela draws huge response
The number of visits on the virtual mela as well as time spent surpasses any offline brand activation initiative organised during the festival in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/groupms-grand-diwali-mela-draws-huge-response/

Amith Prabhu: Media relationships will get increasingly complex in a cluttered world
As media relations gets trickier each day a system needs to be in place for the way journalists and PR professions interact with each other, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-media-relationships-will-get-increasingly-complex-in-a-cluttered-world/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Neville Taraporewalla and Sanjay Thapar
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Prathap Suthan and Gautam Talwar and Kavita Kailas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-neville-taraporewalla-and-sanjay-thapar/

Sonal Khanduja joins Times TV as VP - Programming, Eng Ent Cluster
Based in Mumbai, she will lead the Content Team and will report directly to the Cluster Head, Vivek Srivastava
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sonal-khanduja-joins-times-tv-as-vp-programming-eng-ent-cluster/

Zivame.com to host its first Hackathon
Candidates can either participate individually or as a two-member team

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zivame-com-to-host-its-first-hackathon/

Stories on 7th Nov 14

No Perfect Relations for Publicis. Focus on Sapient for now
According to sources at the Paris-hqed conglomerate, all energies to be on Sapient play
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/no-perfect-relations-for-publicis-focus-on-sapient-for-now/

Shailesh Kapoor: Time to Redefine 'General Entertainment Channel'?
BARC can do well to discourage this artificial segmentation by not providing any of these handles (GEC, Youth GEC, etc.) in their planning tools, and even prohibit their data bureaus, as and when they come up, from doing the same, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-time-to-redefine-general-entertainment-channel/

Ranjona Banerji: Is there reason for anti-Modi journos to fear being targeted?
Exaggeration is often an essential in a journalist's armoury but there is a palpable feel of apprehension, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-is-there-reason-for-anti-modi-journos-to-fear-being-targeted/

Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra-funded Epic to go on air on Nov 19
The wait is over. The licence has been bagged. India's first channel on Indian history, mythology and folklore will be on air on November 19
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/epic-to-launch-on-november-19/

Piyush Pandey, others on D&AD jury for 53rd Annual Professional Awards
Indian creativity will be well represented with six creatives, including one jury foreman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/piyush-pandey-others-on-dad-jury-for-53rd-annual-professional-awards/

Star Plus gains much. No change in pecking order of Hindi GECs
Star Plus gained much in Week 44 of TAM's ratings even as there was  no change in the pecking order of Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/star-plus-gains-much-no-change-in-pecking-order-of-hindi-gecs/

Orchard Advertising to handle brand communications mandate for amante
The brand embodies over two decades of excellence held by MAS Holdings in lingerie manufacturing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/orchard-advertising-to-handle-brand-communications-mandate-for-amante/

Time Out World to power launch of 15 new cities
Time Out will launch ten new community based city sites in India, followed by five in the USA
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/time-out-world-to-power-launch-of-15-new-cities/

British Council awards India PR mandate to LinOpinion GH
The consultancy will also help effectively communicate knowledge sharing and collaboration of best practices between India and the UK
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/british-council-awards-india-pr-mandate-to-linopinion-gh/

ZeeQ launches campaign showcasing 'fun' moments in life
The TVC showcases four distinct situations in a kid's life where Masti plays a pivotal role, true to the channel's philosophy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zeeq-launches-campaign-showcasing-fun-moments-in-life/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Balu V
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present a contribution by Balu V

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-balu-v/

Stories on 6th Nov 14

4 must-dos to revive Brand Maharashtra
So what should do the new BJP-led government do to uplift Brand Maharashtra. A quick list by Avik Chattopadhyay
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/4-must-dos-to-revive-brand-maharashtra/

Lenovo uses SnapChat to warm up fans about new phone features
#VibeUpMyLife, a 72-hour Art-a-Thon showcases artists (in real-time) working on challenges they receive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/lenovo-uses-snapchat-to-warm-up-fans-about-new-phone-features/

O&M executes new campaign for Center Fruit Xplode
The product is available in Lemon & Orange flavours
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/om-executes-new-campaign-for-center-fruit-xplode/

Hathway ropes in Aidem to handle ad-sales function
Its subscriber base constitutes approximately 52 per cent of the total cable broadband market in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/hathway-ropes-in-aidem-to-handle-ad-sales-function/

Lowe Lintas unveils new campaign for Alto
Lowe Lintas has unveiled a new campaign that takes the viewers through new features that the refreshed car brand has to offer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/lowe-lintas-unveils-new-campaign-for-alto/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Prathap Suthan and Gautam Talwar/ Kavita Kailas
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Prathap Suthan and Gautam Talwar and Kavita Kailas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-prathap-suthan-and-gautam-talwar-kavita-kailas/

Stories on 5th Nov 14

Do looooong ads work for brands?
Do the extra-long ads like the Pepsi and KitKat had around Diwali send the message better than the shorter ones?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/do-looooong-ads-work-for-brands/.

Thomas Cook assigns creative mandate to L&K Saatchi & Saatchi
The agency's Mumbai office will manage the mainline creative services for the iconic travel and tourism services MNC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/thomas-cook-assigns-creative-mandate-to-lk-saatchi-saatchi/


Kaizad Pardiwalla joins Orchard Advertising as COO
Kaizad comes with 18 years of experience in the business with the last three being at Grey where he ran the Mumbai operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/kaizad-pardiwalla-joins-orchard-advertising-as-coo/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Why Advertsiers Have Not Kissed the Digital Frog
Digital hasn't had it so good in this nation. The current government swears by the social medium. The new smart generation is pushing for a digital shift. Yet, it looks in in India, digital will be the Crown Prince that was never crowned?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanjeev-kotnala-why-advertsiers-have-not-kissed-the-digital-frog/

Hindi GEC Rishtey launches in the US & Canada
With seven channels already available in North America, IndiaCast currently has a comprehensive portfolio of brands in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/hindi-gec-rishtey-launches-in-the-us-canada/

Sunil Buch joins ZEEL as CBO
Sunil will also head Network Marketing, Audience Content Research, Brand Activation & Identity Strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sunil-buch-joins-zeel-as-cbo/

Myntra Fashion Incuabtor to boost careers of young fashion designers
Talenthouse India has partnered on this initiative as an outreach partner and will reach out to its 10,000+ registered fashion community pan India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/myntra-fashion-incuabtor-to-boost-careers-of-young-fashion-designers/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men - Kevin Vaz and Saurabh Yagnik
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Kevin Vaz and Saurabh Yagnik

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-kevin-vaz-and-saurabh-yagnik/

Stories on 4th Nov 14

SRK, Ranbir only celebs in $100 mn Club
Bollywood A-listers Shah Rukh Khan & Ranbir Kapoor emerged as the only two Indian celebs with more than $100-million valuation in perhaps the first ever celebrity brand valuation study in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/srk-ranbir-only-celebs-in-100-mn-club/

Ranjona Banerji: Are you serious, Mr Goswami?
The NewsHour on TimesNow had an interminable rant from Arnab Goswami about how the Congress party or sympathisers of the Congress party refused to come on his show discussing the Robert Vadra case, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/are-you-serious-mr-goswami/

Vistara ropes in strategic partners for 'brand building' initiative
They will continue to extend all support required for Vistara's 360 degree branding and customer engagement program
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/vistara-ropes-in-strategic-partners-for-brand-building-initiative/

Grey India unveils new campaign to propagate Swach Bharat initiative
This is the first phase of the campaigning, demonstrated by a 60 second TV commercial, which will be aired in 10 languages across all major networks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/grey-india-unveils-new-campaign-to-propagate-swach-bharat-initiative/

DDB Mudra West wins creative mandate for ICICI Lombard General Insurance
DDB Mudra West’s Mumbai team will lead the account
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ddb-mudra-west-wins-creative-mandate-for-icici-lombard-general-insurance/

Al Jazeera unveils 'Hear the Human Story' global brand campaign
The brand film featured at the special event was about the Gulabi Gang, also known as "vigilantes in pink", who tackle issues such as violence against women and corruption in northern India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/al-jazeera-unveils-hear-the-human-story-global-brand-campaign/

Canon India's Dr. Alok Bharadwaj assigned senior role in Singapore
Dr. Bharadwaj will be heading the Corporate Strategy Group as the Senior Vice President
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/canon-indias-dr-alok-bharadwaj-assigned-senior-role-in-singapore/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Ashwani Singla and Aditya Swamy
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Ashwani Singla and Aditya Swamy

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-ashwani-singla-and-aditya-swamy/

Stories on 3rd Nov 14

Brands consumer love. And why.
Presenting select findings from the 2nd edition of Edelman's Brandshare study conducted across 12 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/brands-consumer-love-and-why/

Airtel calls for media agency pitch
Airtel has been calling for media pitches once every five years and the last time it reviewed the account was in early 2010
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/airtel-calls-for-media-agency-pitch/

Havas wins integrated media duties for OCM India
Havas Media Group India wins integrated media duties for OCM India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/havas-wins-integrated-media-duties-for-ocm-india/

CP Surendran: Are media's fortunes linked to Vir's and Shekhar's?
If the model of reportage and edit writing they introduced has led to the decline and fall of the media, how ironic that it coincides with their own slow slide into the trash bin, writes CP Surendran
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/cp-surendran-are-medias-fortunes-linked-to-virs-and-shekhars/

Swati Bhattacharya joins Dentsu India, to head Mama Labs
Swati Bhattacharya, who quit as national creative director of JWT India in September, will join Dentsu India and head a new project, Mama Labs, which will focus on the Indian mother as a consumer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/swati-bhattacharya-joins-dentsu-india-to-head-mama-labs/

Parle Products unveils second phase of 'Litter Free' campaign
Parle Products partners with 60 puja pandals in Hooghly, West Bengal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/parle-products-unveils-second-phase-of-litter-free-campaign/

Amith Prabhu: Hiring journalists without training them is unfair to the profession and unjust to the individual
I wish associations of PR consulting companies create a programme for journalists who switch jobs to get into the public relations business, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-hiring-journalists-without-training-them-is-unfair-to-the-profession-and-unjust-to-the-individual/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Karthik Srinivasan and Suman Srivastava
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Karthik Srinivasan and Suman Srivastava
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-karthik-srinivasan-and-suman-srivastava/

Facebook announces rollout of India Client Council
The India Client Council is a forum where some of India’s leading marketers can listen, inspire and share ideas about the future of marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/facebook-announces-rollout-of-india-client-council/

Cadbury ties up with Warner Brothers for new merchandise deal
The deal has been facilitated by Dream Theatre Pvt. Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/cadbury-ties-up-with-warner-brothers-for-new-merchandise-deal/

Uninor appoints Anurag Prasad as Head - External Communications
Anurag Prasad joins the Corporate Communications department of Uninor from his Senior Editor position at Fortune India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/uninor-appoints-anurag-prasad-as-head-external-communications/

Stories on 1st Nov 14

This Dassera, Burn the Ravana Within
On the occasion of Dassera which will be celebrated on Friday, Oct 3, Sanjeev Kotnala lists the 10 Evils in Media, Communication & Marketing that must be banished
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/this-dassera-burn-the-ravana-within/

Unilever COO Harish Manwani to retire on Dec 31
Harish Manwani, currently Chief Operating Officer, Unilever, will retire from Unilever on December 31, 2014, after more than 38 years of service with the FMCG giant
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/unilever-coo-harish-manwani-to-retired-on-dec-31/

Industry experts vow trade at E4M Conclave
Presenting nuggets from the exchange4media Conclave that we caught off the event's live webcast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/industry-experts-vow-trade-at-e4m-conclave/

Komli unveils CRM Remarketing Platform - RevX
Next generation platform integrates CRM data in addition to website and mobile app traffic for personalized cross-channel campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/komli-unveils-crm-remarketing-platform-revx/

Nickelodeon takes the licensing route for Motu Patlu
Viacom18 Consumer Products signs another exciting promotional licensing deal this year after SpongeBob SquarePants with Domino's
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/nickelodeon-takes-the-licensing-route-for-motu-patlu/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Family - Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-family-vikram-sakhuja-and-mayank-shah/