Monday 31 August 2015

Stories on 31st Aug '15

Thomas Pulliyel, Mr IMRB
As the IMRB International President retires today, industry majors on how the values of IMRB are the values of Thomas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/thomas-pulliyel-mr-imrb/

RAM ratings for Week 33 (August 9-15, 2015)
Presenting officially sourced RAM numbers for Week #33 - that's August 9-15, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/ram-ratings-for-week-33-august-9-15-2015/

AAAI, IOAA sign agreement for better OOH business
A special feature of this agreement is that the advertiser will not be allowed to shift their business to another agency until dues of the earlier agency are cleared.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/aaai-ioaa-sign-agreement-for-better-ooh-business/

Online grocery store Big Basket ropes in Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador
SRK is also the face of online fashion etailer Yepme.com, which is currently running a contest to promote his upcoming film 'Fan'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/online-grocery-store-big-basket-ropes-in-shah-rukh-khan-as-brand-ambassador/

Apollo Tyres extends association with MUFC to other countries
Expands association to the whole of Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/apollo-tyres-extends-association-with-mufc-to-other-countries/

Hike unveils biggest ever brand campaign
Asks consumers to create their own gang on hike with the tagline 'Got a Gang? Get on Hike'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/hike-unveils-biggest-ever-brand-campaign/

DishTV announces tie-up with Hungama
The active service will enhance DishTV’s portfolio in the field of VAS and music
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/dishtv-announces-tie-up-with-hungama/

Amith Prabhu: Where is our talent coming from?
The client base is increasing, newer PR firms are mushrooming but retainers are not changing and quality of talent is not improving, writes Amith Prabhu