Stories on 13th Aug 14

One Minute View: TRAI misplaced views on media ownership
While the regulator has done some great work with telecom and digitization, many of its views on broadcast are misplaced
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/one-minute-view-trai-misplaced-views-on-media-ownership/

Proprietary planning tool 'Resolve' launched by Maxus
Delivering new insights for Indian brands to improve consumer marketing strategies. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/proprietary-planning-tool-resolve-launched-by-maxus/

Akash Chawla appointed Business Head of Essel Vision Productions
ZEEL has appointed Akash Chawla, who has successfully been heading the Marketing Function for National Channels at ZEEL, to take charge as the Business Head - EVPL. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/akash-chawla-appointed-business-head-of-essel-vision-productions/

Nusli Wadia wants Britannia to be Cookie King
India's second-largest biscuit maker Britannia Industries plans to to overtake Parle and become market leader, its chairman told shareholders at the company's AGM yesterday. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/nusli-wadia-wants-britannia-to-be-cookie-king/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Nothing wrong if the Boss cooks
Why do we shy away and find fault at reflecting what really is happening in our society, Sanjeev Kotnala writes on the Airtel ad. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/sanjeev-kotnala-nothing-wrong-if-the-boss-cooks/

FCB Ulka highlights 'Shake Feature' for Snapdeal
The new TVC created by FCB Ulka gets the message across, by highlighting the app cleverly. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/fcb-ulka-highlights-shake-feature-for-snapdeal/

EMVIEs receives encouraging response this year
Two trophies will be presented to the agency and client each. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/emvies-receives-encouraging-response-this-year/

Sony Six bags Champions Tennis League mandate
The league will witness national and international tennis talent with each team having top ATP and WTA players, captained by a Tennis legend. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/sony-six-bags-champions-tennis-league-mandate/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/Women: Vinay Bhatia and Mitrajit Bhattacharya
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Vinay Bhatia and Mitrajit Bhattacharya. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/what-ticks-for-indian-consumerswomen-vinay-bhatia-and-mitrajit-bhattacharya/

Aimia forms JV with Fractal Analytics
The exclusive commercial agreement will deepen Aimia's analytics capabilities. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/aimia-forms-jv-with-fractal-analytics/

Grey says 'Hello Life' for Fiat Punto
The challenge that GREY group faced was that the communication had to capture the famed solidity of the car and yet promote the stylish new looks and features. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/grey-says-hello-life-for-fiat-punto/

Micromax unveils 'Roobaroo Micromax Unite Anthem'
The Anthem is an extension of the Unite 2 campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/micromax-unveils-roobaroo-micromax-unite-anthem/

Stories on 3rd February

Better innings for IPL 5?
Last year's cricket World Cup impacted the IPL adversely, but advertisers are hopeful of a better showing this season.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/better-innings-for-ipl-5/


New campaign dares to highlight Mahindra SUV 'masculinity'
Interface creates a goes ahead and creates a slightly 'bold' campaign for Mahindra SUV.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/mahindra-campaign-dares-to-go-bold/


Amazon enters India via Junglee.com
Amazon will not sell or buy anything in the country for now. Instead, it will direct customers to both online and offline vendors listed on Junglee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/amazon-makes-quiet-entry-into-indian-retail-market-via-comparison-shopping-site-junglee-com/


It's wait 'n watch for TOI-Matrubhoomi alliance
Some feel that a new trend might start with homes taking in three newspapers, with both Hindu and TOI having their share of readers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/its-wait-and-watch-for-the-toi-matrubhoomi-alliance-in-kerala/


Gopal Vittal back @ Airtel
He will be incharge of the data and international businesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/gopal-vittal-back-airtel/


Tata group firms to launch common loyalty plan
AIMIA has started managing Taj Group's customer relationships and will soon include other consumer firms of the group to create a unified CRM programme
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/tata-group-firms-like-taj-hotels-croma-westside-to-launch-common-loyalty-plan-this-year/


'Industry resilient in times of turmoil'
Companies have realized that investing in PR campaigns and sending out the right messages is critical for business recovery after an economic downturn, says Nitin Mantri.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/pr-channnel-pr-industry-stands-resilient-in-times-of-turmoil/


Naukri.com launches job search apps for iPhone, Blackberry and Android devices and HTML5 site
These mobility solutions have specially been designed to bring the power of internet job search on mobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/naukri-com-launches-job-search-apps-for-iphone-blackberry-and-android-devices-and-html5-site/


Mudra Max OOH drives home HT's No TV Day message
To communicate the message of 'TV Off, Mumbai On', Mudra Max-OOH planned and executed an effective OOH media campaign for No TV Day, beginning January 13.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/mudra-max-ooh-drives-home-hts-no-tv-day-message/


STAR Plus the undisputed leader in 9 primetime slots
The channel delivered 306 GRPs this week, clearly underscoring its leadership position across channels and categories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/star-plus-the-undisputed-leader-in-9-primetime-slots/


New twist to hair colour campaign
Creativeland's fresh approach for Godrej Expert puts the colour back into hair.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/new-twist-to-hair-colour-campaign/


The Anchor: 5 reasons why it's the best time to be in English movies
India's English speaking-population, urban and elsewhere, and the amendment to the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act make it a good time for an English movie channel, says Ajay Trigunayat.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-its-the-best-time-to-be-in-english-movies/


Anil Thakraney: Time for clean up the 2G scam
If the businessmen aren't going to learn anything from the nation's biggest, mind-numbing financial scam, they never will
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/hard-knocks-time-for-clean-up-the-2g-scam/

Headlines Today scores on 2G
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/headlines-today-scores-on-2g/