Stories on 30 Nov '15

Eight takeaways from AdAsia 2015
Veteran adperson Ramesh Narayan on the takeaways from AdAsia 2015 that was held in Taipei last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/eight-takeaways-from-adasia-2015/

Indrani Sen: Outreaching by Outdoor: From Static to Interactive
Outdoor industry leaders need to resolve many issues before visualising a roadmap for evolving towards the digital future, writes Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/indrani-sen-outreaching-by-outdoor-from-static-to-interactive/

Havas powers FX India's Doctor Who celebrations
Every year, The Doctor's birthday is celebrated as TARDIS Day named after his Time Machine/Spacecraft and is one of the biggest events of the year for every Whovian
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/havas-powers-fx-indias-doctor-who-celebrations/

RAM Ratings for Week 46 Nov 8-14, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 46 of 2015... that's November 8-14, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ram-ratings-for-week-46-nov-8-14-2015/

Mumbai edition of The Hindu takes off
The Mumbai edition will add to 40 editions of The Hindu that are already published from 17 major Indian cities across India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mumbai-edition-of-the-hindu-takes-off/

Amith Prabhu: A perspective on PR awards
While I give credit to Anurag Batra for instituting these awards in 2010 and bringing up the 6th edition in style, it was sad to several stalwarts missing, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/amith-prabhu-a-perspective-on-pr-awards/

Genesis BM wins ICCO Award for Ashok Univ
The award won the Best Consumer Campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/genesis-bm-wins-icco-award-for-ashok-univ/

Stories on 27 Nov '15

Mother of all Brand Surveys!
That's what Havas Media CEO Anita Nayyar calls the Meaningful Brands Survey released last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mother-of-all-brand-surveys/

Shailesh Kapoor: Want A Controversy? Dial A Celebrity
At this rate, the distinction between the Bollywood news channels (where I recently saw a full account of why Ranbir Kapoor's driver quit his job) and mainstream news channels can blur very soon, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/shailesh-kapoor-want-a-controversy-dial-a-celebrity/

Tanushree Radhakrishnan appointed as SVP at ZenithOptimedia
Radhakrishnan is a Hons graduate of Indira Gandhi National Open University in Accounts and Economics, and has worked with companies such as Webchutney, Carat Media and ABN Amro
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tanushree-radhakrishnan-appointed-as-svp-at-zenithoptimedia/

Aparna Tadikonda back at Interactive Avenue as EVP
Tadikonda will join the full-service digital marketing firm as Executive Vice President
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/aparna-tadikonda-back-at-interactive-avenue-as-evp/

Ranjona Banerji: More from the Knee-jerk School of Journalism on display all over media this week
Aamir Khan's statements became more important than a Russian fighter jet shot down by Turkey, even though both Russia and Turkey are supposed to be fighting the deadly global threat of ISIS. Khan’s remarks were more important than the persistent, incessant rainfall and damage and death in Tamil Nadu, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-more-from-the-knee-jerk-school-of-journalism-on-display-all-over-the-media-this-week/

TBWA India CEO Vineet Bajpai launches 'Talentrack' for M&E hiring
It's billed as India's first mobile-app & portal for media, entertainment and creative talent hiring
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tbwa-india-ceo-vineet-bajpai-launches-talentrack-for-me-hiring/

Tata ranked India's Most Creative Brand 2015
Samsung Mobiles trails second, followed by LG and Sony
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tata-ranked-indias-most-creative-brand-2015/

Week 46 sees Aaj Tak as clear #1 in Hindi News, but India Today is #4 in English
Here are BARC's urban + rural ratings for Week 46 of 2015 (Nov 14-20)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/week-46-sees-aaj-tak-as-clear-1-in-hindi-news-but-india-today-is-4-in-english/

It's for 'Like Minded People', says Micromax of Canvas 5
The communication for its TVC campaign is based on the insight that youngsters today are making multiple choices in everyday life as a 'default'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/its-for-like-minded-people-says-micromax-of-canvas-5/

Koovs.com urges users to explore its unique offerings
Stink's Martin Krejci and VFX specialist Tom Sparks reunite to take on another extreme technical challenge

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/koovs-com-urges-users-to-explore-its-unique-offerings/

Stories on 25th Nov '15

India Shining in in mobile ad $$s & traffic
India is only country where platforms outside of Android and iOS support a relatively strong monetization model, reports Opera-MMA study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/india-shining-in-in-mobile-ad-s-traffic/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Social Media Week: Brilliant sessions, but time to go completely online?
May be there is a need to enhance the workshop part and even live stream it to the paid  audience, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/sanjeev-kotnala-social-media-week-brilliant-sessions-but-time-to-go-completely-online/

Partha Sinha quits Publicis to join McCann. Like Maggi :-)
He is set to join McCann as Vice Chairman and will report in to CEO and Chairman (Asia Pacific) Prasoon Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/partha-sinha-quits-publicis-to-join-mccann-like-maggi/

CVL Srinivas appointed Chairman of RSCI
Srini takes over from Hormusji Cama who was Chairman of RSCI for the past two years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/cvl-srinivas-appointed-chairman-of-rsci/

Basabdatta Chowdhury to be Starcom Mediavest Group COO, exits Platinum
Chowdhury will report to SMG India’s chairman Hanley King and CEO Mallikarjun Das
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/basabdatta-chowdhury-to-be-starcom-mediavest-group-coo-exits-platinum/

Nielsen Digital Ad Ratings launched in India
The solution uses a patented process combining Nielsen's online data with aggregated, anonymous demographic information from third-party data providers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/nielsen-digital-ad-ratings-launched-in-india/

Havas Media awarded integrated mandate of Doctor 24x7
Doctor 24x7 is a mobile phone based, pan India, tele-health service
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/havas-media-awarded-integrated-media-mandate-of-doctor-24x7/

Times Network appoints Ashit Kukian as President - Revenue
The Ad Sales and Branded Content teams of the Times Network will directly report to him and he will report to MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/times-network-appoints-ashit-kukian-as-president-revenue/

JWT Cal scripts a winning campaign for ATK
The 360 degree campaign planned by J. Walter Thompson Kolkata aims at galvanizing fans and unify them in their support of ATK

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/jwt-cal-scripts-a-winning-campaign-for-atk/

Stories on 24th Nov '15

It's Mindshare (& PHD) again for HUL!
Unilever renews media relationship with Mindshare in India for non-digital duties, and with PHD for digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/its-mindshare-phd-again-for-hul/

Govind Pandey to join TBWA\India as CEO
Pandey was COO of McCann Worldgroup India until recently
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/govind-pandey-to-join-tbwaindia-as-ceo/

Tyroo eyes global expansion
Tyroo is an industry leader in mobile-focused performance marketing and its mobile-focused retargeting business helps advertisers re-engage their visitors on mobile apps and mobile web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tyroo-eyes-global-expansion/

Indian Express Group announces investments in emerging companies
PayMango India Pvt Ltd. meanwhile, is a mobile marketplace platform for local businesses to manage and market their customer base
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/indian-express-group-announces-investments-in-emerging-companies/

Ranjona Banerji: How dare you tell the media what to do: we solved the Sheena Bora case!
"The rest of the world meanwhile was concentrating on the challenges of terrorism, the Islamic State, the situation in Syria, the search for terrorists in Belgium, the connections between past policies and present problems and so on. Nowhere close to as important as whom Arvind Kejriwal hugs," writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-how-dare-you-tell-the-media-what-to-do-we-solved-the-sheena-bora-case/

Ramesh Narayan to helm Abby Awards Governing Council for Goafest 2016
Ramesh Narayan declared the chairman of AGC for Goafest 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/the-ad-club-and-aaai-announce-the-awards-governing-council-for-goafest-2016/

Rahul Nangia made NCD at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi
Rahul has been credited with the creation of the iconic 'Hum Mein Hain Hero' for the launch of Hero MotoCorp that helped the brand catapult from being Hero Honda
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/rahul-nangia-made-ncd-at-lk-saatchi-saatchi/

Maxus makes key senior appointments
Vidur Patney appointed as National Director Experiential Marketing & Pooja Verma as Head of Maxus ESP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/maxus-makes-key-senior-appointments/

Milk Mantra aims to bring about a 'Paribartan' in Odisha
Aims to make consumers directly impact farmers of Ethical Milk Sourcing programme by choosing healthy and nutritious Milky Moo
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/milk-mantra-aims-to-bring-about-a-paribartan-in-odisha/

'Upgrade' takes a new meaning in OLX's latest ad
The campaign through a new TVC urges consumers to upgrade their mindset and not give up on their dreams as there is always a good bargain on OLX

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/upgrade-takes-a-new-meaning-in-olxs-latest-ad/

Stories on 23th Nov '15

Content, not display ads to rule on Mobiles
Accroding to an MMA-Warc APAC study, consumer appetite for content will drive spends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/content-not-display-ads-to-rule-on-mobiles/

New leadership structure at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Aims to give clients a high-powered 'One India' solution
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/new-leadership-structure-at-hillknowlton-strategies/

Need for a new era of sustainable biz, notes MSLGroup study
Chinese and Indian Millennials Believe Government and Businesses are key forces in addressing climate change
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/need-for-a-new-era-of-sustainable-biz-notes-mslgroup-study/

HolidayIQ unveils brand campaign with 'Holiday Better'
HolidayIQ is the first holiday planning website and app in India powered entirely by reviews, content and advice generated by fellow travellers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/holidayiq-unveils-brand-campaign-with-holiday-better/

O&M out with a new campaign for Titan Watches
The latest campaign by Titan gives an exciting glimpse of the quintessential man
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/om-out-with-a-new-campaign-for-titan-watches/

Amith Prabhu: Notes from Nairobi from the World Conference on PR in Emerging Economies
These gatherings are good but would do well with a healthy mix of speakers and delegates from every continent and every emerging economy, writes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/amith-prabhu-notes-from-nairobi-from-the-world-conference-on-pr-in-emerging-economies/

Stories on 20th Nov '15

The New Hindi GEC Fad: Supernaturally Yours
What started as an experiment has now gained in size and momentum, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/the-new-hindi-gec-fad-supernaturally-yours/

Ranjona Banerji: These bizarre news media appraisals (and variable pays)
The people who set down appraisal parameters have no idea how a newsroom functions and who does what. Senior editors are all too eager to kowtow to managements who do not trust journalists, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-these-bizarre-news-media-appraisals-and-variable-pays/

E-commerce traffic during Diwali surged 75.5%
Popular items including lifestyle products such as electronics, ethnic and fashion apparel as well as household products that received most visits contributed to the vast majority of total page views
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/e-commerce-traffic-during-diwali-surged-75-5/

Rajesh Sikroria is BBDO President
Sikroria has been part of the core team that has helped shape BBDO India's philosophy of 'Create Acts and not Ads.'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/rajesh-sikroria-is-bbdo-president/

Abraham Thomas joins Radio City 91.1 FM as CEO
In his new role, he will report into Apurva Purohit, who was recently elevated to become President of the Jagran Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/abraham-thomas-joins-radio-city-91-1-fm-as-ceo/

Motivator appoints Maulshree Joshi as NCD
Maulshree would be reporting to Rabe Iyer, MD, Motivator
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/motivator-appoints-maulshree-joshi-as-ncd/

Dentsu creates new campaign for Maruti Suzuki Celerio
The objective is to enhance brand relevance with the younger audience to be able to drive the next phase of growth for Celerio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/dentsu-creates-new-campaign-for-maruti-suzuki-celerio/

Affle launches mobile advertising Self Serve platform - 'MAAS Xtend'
MAAS Xtend would offer advertisers a simple 5-step process to configure and manage their campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/affle-launches-mobile-advertising-self-serve-platform-maas-xtend/

Breakthrough gets mothers to educate sons on evident social evil
A survey by Breakthrough showed that 90 percent of women and girls have experienced sexual harassment once in their lifetime
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/breakthrough-gets-mothers-to-educate-sons-on-evident-social-evil/

Tata Sky expands its global news channel offerings in India
With the introduction of Channel NewsAsia International, Tata Sky has now expanded its bouquet of news channels to 96, which include 14 English news channels, 22 Hindi news channels and 57 regional news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tata-sky-expands-its-global-news-channel-offerings-in-india/

Linc Pens drives a social message through latest ad campaign
Campaign rides on the punchline of 'AnguthaNahiKalamUthao' through its latest product launch of Linc Touch (Pen+Stylus)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/linc-pens-drives-a-social-message-through-latest-ad-campaign/

Stories on 19th Nov '15

Design thinking is new Mantra for Brands
A quick chat with David Van Zandt, President, Parsons The New School of Design which has set up campus at ISDI in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/design-thinking-is-new-mantra-for-brands/

New channel on MxMIndia from Mon, Nov 30:: MxM StartUps
Starting Monday, November 30, MxMIndia will kickstart a new channel or section focusing on start-ups
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/new-channel-on-mxmindia-from-mon-nov-30-mxm-startups/

HDFC Bank awards creative duties to Leo Burnett
Launches their recent integrated campaign promoting the bank's digital offerings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/hdfc-bank-awards-creative-duties-to-leo-burnett/

DY Works bags branding mandate for Aurangabad Industrial Township
Wins the mandate despite competition from global and Indian brand agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/dy-works-bags-branding-mandate-for-aurangabad-industrial-township/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: PR is your Brand's Immunity Pin from Intolerance
...but only when it is Inclusive and Scientific, writes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/siddhartha-mukherjee-pr-is-your-brands-immunity-pin-from-intolerance/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Will I be wasting my my MBA if I take up event management?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-will-i-be-wasting-my-my-mba-if-i-take-up-event-management/

Madison OOH unveils suite of planning tools
Vu-on-street is a complex site selection and plan evaluation tool in an easy-to-use software
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/madison-ooh-unveils-suite-of-planning-tools/

Edu-channel Da Vinci Learning takes off
Da Vinci Learning & Quintillion Media launch India’s 1st Kids HD Educational Channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/edu-channel-da-vinci-learning-takes-off/

Dentsu Webchutney wins the digital mandate for Roland-Garros French Open Grand Slam
Dentsu Webchutney will partner the FFT in promoting its recent initiatives to further the sport in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/dentsu-webchutney-wins-the-digital-mandate-for-roland-garros-french-open-grand-slam/

WATConsult launches SocialCRM247TM for digital crisis management
SocialCRM247TM tries to encourage brands to invest in digital media by providing security with social crisis management

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/watconsult-launches-socialcrm247tm-for-digital-crisis-management/

Stories on 18th Nov '15

Save Print. Now!
Why print publishers must evangelise the medium, Sanjeev Kotnala writes as the two-day INMA South Asia conf takes off in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/save-print-now/

Leo Burnett promotes Saurabh Varma to CEO South Asia
Prior to his role as CEO of Leo Burnett India, Varma was the Chief Strategy Officer for Asia-Pacific where he oversaw all heads of strategy and planning directors in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/leo-burnett-promotes-saurabh-varma-to-ceo-south-asia/

Ogilvy celebrates its own at Envies 2015
As many as 150 entries from across Ogilvy's India offices vied for the 25 awards chosen by top creative professionals, none of them from Ogilvy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ogilvy-celebrates-its-own-at-envies-2015/

Nakul Chopra named Chairman of Goafest Organizing Committee
Other members include Ambi Parameswaran, Sam Balsara, Rana Barua, Ashish Bhasin, Jaideep Gandhi, CVL Srinivas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/nakul-chopra-named-chairman-of-goafest-organizing-committee/

Internet user base to zoom past 400 mn by Dec'15, notes study
The Internet usage among males has been growing at a rate of 50 per cent while it is growing at 46 per cent for female users
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/internet-user-base-to-zoom-past-400-mn-by-dec15-notes-study/

Siju Prabhakaran to head the Zee Tamil Business
Siju will report to Mr Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL, for the above role
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/siju-prabhakaran-to-head-the-zee-tamil-business/

Mint, MIT announce launch of EmTech
Mint announced the kick-off of this initiative by opening grounds for the Innovators under 35 -India competition

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mint-mit-announce-launch-of-emtech/

Stories on 17th Nov '15

Amul is India's Most Meaningful Brand
... followed by Cadbury, Google, Britannia, LIC, Microsoft, Intel, HP, Parle and Samsung in Havas Media study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/amul-is-indias-most-meaningful-brand/

Madison Media promotes Vanita Keswani to CEO, Madison Media Sigma & Shekhar Banerjee to COO, Madison Media Infinity
These promotions are part of Madison Next, an all-encompassing programme launched by Madison three months ago to get the agency future-ready, among other things
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/madison-media-promotes-vanita-keswani-to-ceo-madison-media-sigma-shekhar-banerjee-to-coo-madison-media-infinity/

DDB MudraMax wins the media mandate for PNB Housing Limited
The agency will be driving the brand’s ATL, OOH and Experiential marketing activities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ddb-mudramax-wins-the-media-mandate-for-pnb-housing-limited/

PepperTap unveils new brand campaign
As a part of the campaign, two TVCs are already on air while the third one will be rolled out in a few weeks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/peppertap-unveils-new-brand-campaign/

Ranjona Banerji: Can we be more circumspect please?
Indian news channels had even less business starting with analysis than others given their thin presence in Paris but CNN and BBC World were no better, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-can-we-be-more-circumspect-please/

MSM acquires broadcast rights of Pro Wrestling League
Pro Wrestling League will be played from December 10 to 27, 2015 across six cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/msm-acquires-broadcast-rights-of-pro-wrestling-league/

Push Integrated Communications wins creative mandate for Malayala Manorama television channels
The mandate awarded to the agency was based on the incisive and insightful creative campaigns developed for the two channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/push-integrated-communications-wins-creative-mandate-for-malayala-manorama-television-channels/

Week 44 puts Zee marginally ahead of Colors at #3
BARC released its ratings for Week 44 of 2015 (Oct 31 to Nov 6)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/week-44-puts-zee-marginally-ahead-of-colors-at-3/

Stories on 9th Nov '15

By Invitation | Tushar Panchal on Why did the winning formation win, and why did the other side lose?
Political strategist Tushar Panchal on why the NDA communication strat failed leading to the comprehensive win of the Nitish-Laloo combine
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/by-invitation-tushar-panchal-on-why-did-the-winning-formation-win-and-why-did-the-other-side-lose/

NewsStand: How the front-pages of various newspapers displayed the Bihar results
This is how the Page 1s of various newspapers displayed the Bihar results
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/newsstand-how-the-front-pages-of-various-newspapers-displayed-the-bihar-results/

Hansa Cequity joins Adobe Solution Partner Program
Hansa Cequity will work as a Business Level Partner of Adobe to provide digital marketing solutions and integrated technologies to its pan-India customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/hansa-cequity-joins-adobe-solution-partner-program/

Social Media Week to delve on 'Upwardly Mobile' this year
The five-day extravaganza will bring together stalwarts in the fields of Media, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Education, Food and more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/social-media-week-to-delve-on-upwardly-mobile-this-year/

Fastrack raises awareness about the counterfeit market
The brand initiates on-ground engagement on the importance of buying quality branded products
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/fastrack-raises-awareness-about-the-counterfeit-market/

RAM Ratings for Week 43 Oct 18-24, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 42 of 2015... that's October 18 to 24, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ram-ratings-for-week-43-oct-18-24-2015/

#wingstoadream celebrates true Indian family bonds
Showcases journey of its #wingstoadream contest winners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/wingstoadream-celebrates-true-indian-family-bonds/

Amith Prabhu: A quest for higher education in Communications
Everything is not about learning at work, writes Amith Prabhu. From time to time one needs to take time off to learn with different people and from different people

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/amith-prabhu-a-quest-for-higher-education-in-communications/

Stories on 6th Nov '15

Fasten your Seatbelts for The Big Bihar Sunday
Nov 8 is Results Day on News TV, but EVMs have changed the rules, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/fasten-your-seatbelts-for-the-big-bihar-sunday/

Mindshare chooses Crayon Data to unveil FAST
Singapore based Crayon Data joins Mindshare and industry leaders GroupM, Kantar, WPP Data Alliance and Jivox to create revolutionary, real-time marketing solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mindshare-chooses-crayon-data-to-unveil-fast/

LinTeractive appoints Parag Shahane as Unit Creative Director
He would oversee creative strategy and design for brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/linteractive-appoints-parag-shahane-as-unit-creative-director/

Ranjona Banerji: The media's tizzy between the farce of exit polls, glorification of a gangster and a new wave of protests for a more tolerant India
In the fight against intolerance, the  most dangerous of all are those journalists who have sat on the fence, waiting it seems to see which side prevails. Almost no one, and I include myself here, has managed to be a dispassionate observer. Perhaps that will be a loss later: this is one of those clichéd wait and watch situations writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-the-medias-tizzy-between-the-farce-of-exit-polls-glorification-of-a-gangster-and-a-new-wave-of-protests-for-a-more-tolerant-india/

Rediffusion Y&R bags creative duties of KIFF 2015
The account was won following a multi agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/rediffusion-yr-bags-creative-duties-of-kiff-2015/

Tata Sampann Spices rolls out its first TV campaign
Features India’s most celebrated Chef and Tata Sampann Brand Ambassador, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tata-sampann-spices-rolls-out-its-first-tv-campaign/

ShopClues appoints Varun Jha as Senior Director, Marketing
Varun will oversee marketing strategy across channels covering online, offline, mobile and strategic alliance partnerships
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/shopclues-appoints-varun-jha-as-senior-director-marketing/

'We are family', says Bajaj in new brand campaign
The takeway from this film is how Bajaj Electrical products are an integral part of our the day to day life and of the Indian family
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/we-are-family-says-bajaj-in-new-brand-campaign/

Havas Media awarded integrated media mandate of Clovia
Clovia recently raised a round of funding from IvyCap Ventures
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/havas-media-awarded-integrated-media-mandate-of-clovia/

Mindshare chooses Crayon Data to unveil FAST
Singapore based Crayon Data joins Mindshare and industry leaders GroupM, Kantar, WPP Data Alliance and Jivox to create revolutionary, real-time marketing solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mindshare-rolls-out-shop/

India Infoline unveils new campaign - IIFL Markets
The objective of the communication was to bring out the completeness of the IIFL Markets App for a trader/stock markets enthusiast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/india-infoline-unveils-new-campaign-iifl-markets/

BC Web Wise appoints Alabhya Vaibhav as Creative Director
He will be bringing in fresh perspectives for the agency in areas such as content, social, experiential, and overall creative output

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/bc-web-wise-appoints-alabhya-vaibhav-as-creative-director/

Stories on 5th Nov '15

Shoppers haven't stopped shopping at brick-and-mortar outlets
Future Group, Shoppers Stop, Puma report double-digit growth in same-store sales despite online discount bonanza
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/shoppers-havent-stopped-shopping-at-brick-and-mortar-outlets/

GoDaddy appoints TBWA its global marketing agency
The agency pitch was led by TBWA New York, with contributions from their network teams in Brazil, Mexico, U.K, Turkey, Asia, Canada, India and Australia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/godaddy-appoints-tbwa-its-global-marketing-agency/

Rajiv Khurana joins Motivator as National Head, Business Development and Partnerships
He has also been appointed as the General Manager for Motivator, North
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/rajiv-khurana-joins-motivator-as-national-head-business-development-and-partnerships/

Leo Burnett partners Sterlite Technologies
The move will redefine the company's brand purpose in line with its ambition and in keeping with changing market landscape and incredible opportunities in its field of operation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/leo-burnett-partners-sterlite-technologies/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: PR Awards: Push for Effectiveness over Creativity
To maintain our image, we must ensure that these award sessions should not end up being perceived as self-gratification platforms for PR agencies, writes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/siddhartha-mukherjee-pr-awards-push-for-effectiveness-over-creativity/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: It's Diwali next week, and I'm feeling quite down in the dumps!
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-its-diwali-next-week-and-im-feeling-quite-down-in-the-dumps/

Stories on 4th Nov '15

Tata Motors, Refreshed and Responsive
In our series of interviews with CMOs, Delna Avari tells us how the auto major is now much connected to consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tata-motors-refreshed-and-responsive/

Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar to join Cheil as creative head
His primary mandate will be to step up the creative standard of the agency that handles the account of South Korean conglomerate Samsung, one of the biggest advertisers in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/sagar-mahabaleshwarkar-to-join-cheil-as-creative-head/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Simple ways to find out if a brand is developing Positive Immunity
The consumer can develop Brand Message Immunity (BMI) where The efforts are wasted with no impact and the consumer is neutral to them, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/sanjeev-kotnala-simple-ways-to-find-out-if-a-brand-is-developing-positive-immunity/

MSM rebrands itself as Sony Pictures Networks
Subject to regulatory approvals, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (MSM) will be renamed as Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPN)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/msm-rebrands-itself-as-sony-pictures-networks/

Mashable announces India launch
The new online destination will bring together Mashable's mission of inspiring, informing and entertaining its global community
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mashable-announces-india-launch/

Mindshare bags the media mandate for Byju's Classes
Within two months of launch, the app has already gathered over 2 million users and continues to grow rapidly
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mindshare-bags-the-media-mandate-for-byjus-classes/

Center Fresh takes new communication stance in latest campaign
PVM and Ogilvy & Mather have together developed a new campaign for the brand that communicates the product improvement in an interesting manner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/center-fresh-takes-new-communication-stance-in-latest-campaign/

HolidayIQ appoints Happy Creative its creative partner
HolidayIQ is India's largest travel community and holidays recommendation engine powered by user-generated content
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/holidayiq-appoints-happy-creative-its-creative-partner/

CNN is leading network in Asia Pacific, notes Ipsos study
Ipsos results show continued growth in TV and strong growth in digital audiences

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/cnn-is-leading-network-in-asia-pacific-notes-ipsos-study/

Stories on 3rd Nov '15

No 'ullu banaoing', only strategy
More on the five special prize-winning strategies at last week's Warc Asian Strategy Awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/no-ullu-banaoing-only-strategy/

BTL Baatein: Neelima Burra, Cargill Foods India.... Powered by VISCOMM
To reach the niche and premium segments, BTL works the best with least spillover and media wastages, says Neelima Burra, CMO, Cargill Foods India

KKR invests in CA Media, set up Emerald Media to further media investments. Rajesh Kamat to co-lead Emerald
Paulo Aiello, former CEO of Star TV Asia and former Head of TMT investments at Morgan Stanley Asia and former Viacom18 COO and Colors CEO Rajesh Kamat to co-head Emerald Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/kkr-invests-in-ca-media-set-up-emerald-media-to-further-media-investments-rajesh-kamat-to-co-lead-emerald/

Apurva Purohit elevated to President - Jagran Group
Radio City, today, is a leader in many of the markets it operates in, and is among the top 25 Great Places to Work across industries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/apurva-purohit-elevated-to-president-jagran-group/

Paritosh Joshi appointed CEO of India TV
Paritosh has since been working on number of Industry initiatives including the BARC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/paritosh-joshi-appointed-ceo-of-india-tv/

Mullen Lowe Lintas India's Joseph George takes on additional South &  Southeast Asia duties
During his tenure as Group CEO in India, Joe has led the agency to huge success within India, across the APAC region and on a global stage
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mullen-lowe-lintas-indias-joseph-george-takes-on-additional-south-southeast-asia-duties/

Ranjona Banerji: Arun Shourie criticises the government on Karan Thapar's show and the channel's editors play it down on Twitter?
For some bizarre reason, I would have expected prominent members of the India Today TV team to have given the Arun Shourie interview more publicity on social media, considering the channel itself was flogging it all day before the broadcast, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-arun-shourie-criticises-the-government-on-karan-thapars-show-and-the-channels-editors-play-it-down-on-twitter/

Gaurav Hirey appointed Chief HR Officer for Africa, Middle East and APAC region at Millward Brown
Gaurav brings more than 20 years of HR leadership experience to Millward Brown
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/gaurav-hirey-appointed-chief-hr-officer-for-africa-middle-east-and-apac-region-at-millward-brown/

Grey's 'Batey' launches new campaign #NotSoFilmy for 'Vivo' smartphones
'vivo' is all set to redefine Indian music with its latest campaign, #NotSoFilmy, being executed by GREY group's Batey

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/greys-batey-launches-new-campaign-notsofilmy-for-vivo-smartphones/

Stories on 2nd Nov '15

3 reasons tech brands should keep it simple
BBDO India CEO Ajai Jhala on how the best technology brands create stories that are salient and simple
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/3-reasons-tech-brands-should-keep-it-simple/

Insights2020 study highlights role of Insights and Analytics in driving customer-centric business growthThe Insights2020 initiative examines the drivers of customer-centricity and how being a customer-focused company impacts business performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/insights2020-study-highlights-role-of-insights-and-analytics-in-driving-customer-centric-business-growth/

Horlicks looks to reinstate leadership stand via new campaign
The campaign is supported by a 360 degree outreach across print, TV and digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/horlicks-looks-to-reinstate-leadership-stand-via-new-campaign/

Times Internet unveils digital news & infotainment brand 'Samayam'Samayam apps for Android can be downloaded online and can be accessed on the mobile web too
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/times-internet-unveils-digital-news-infotainment-brand-samayam/

Vespa to promote new 150cc variant via new campaign
The new campaign has stemmed from the observation that when someone owns a Vespa, the ride experience can be amazing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/vespa-to-promote-new-150cc-variant-via-new-campaign/

Irrfan Khan appointed brand ambassador for XOLO
XOLO has forged industry-leading partnerships including Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm amongst others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/irrfan-khan-appointed-brand-ambassador-for-xolo/

RAM Ratings for Week 42 Oct 11-17, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 42 of 2015... that's October 11 to 17, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ram-ratings-for-week-42-oct-11-17-2015/

Amith Prabhu: Why brands get it wrong?
Honest communications is at the forefront of good public relations, writes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/amith-prabhu-why-brands-get-it-wrong/