Stories on 12th Dec 14

Global brands change partners for more reach in India
A host of luxe brands are revisiting their India businesses by tweaking one of the most important factors - the local partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/global-brands-change-partners-for-more-reach-in-india/

Shailesh Kapoor: DDLJ: A Thousand Weeks, A Million Memories
If any Indian filmmaker, however big a stalwart, wants to make the greatest love story of Indian cinema, he would know his benchmark is set incredibly high, writes Shailesh Kapoor. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/shailesh-kapoor-ddlj-a-thousand-weeks-a-million-memories/

YouTube launches buffer-free offline video service
The new offline feature lets people watch videos for short periods of low connectivity or no internet connection. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/youtube-launches-buffer-free-offline-video-service/

RBNL unveils dedicated divisions for trade & account planning
It will be led by Sunil Kumaran, Network Strategy and Services Head - Reliance Broadcast Network. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/rbnl-unveils-dedicated-divisions-for-trade-account-planning/

ZEEL appoints Anjana Kshetry as Head - Brand Solutions, Zee Digital
Anjana will be working in close coordination with the India Web Portal, Ditto TV and Zee Digital teams. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=69875

Adlabs Imagica unveils third campaign promoting the popular theme park
The campaign conveys the stories of people from all walks of life who visit the magical world of Imagica. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=69872

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week 49
Presenting TAM data for Week 49 (November 30 to Dec 6, 2014) for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-49/

Stories on 30th Oct 14

Five ways to break a consumer's trust in a brand
A Dummy's Guide to breaking a consumer's trust in the brand. Or you could treat it as a guide of what not to do...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/five-ways-to-break-a-consumers-trust-in-a-brand/

Baddies turn scared in Taproot's new film for Mumbai Mirror
Taproot was the creative agency for the film and the brief from BCCL to the agency was clear: "To continue to portray Mumbai Mirror as a fearless voice of the common citizen of Mumbai."
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/baddies-turn-scared-in-taproots-new-film-for-mumbai-mirror/

'Kahaaniyan Banti Hain', says Imagica in new campaign
The campaign conveys the stories of people from all walks of life who visit Imagica
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/kahaaniyan-banti-hain-says-adlabs-imagica-in-new-brand-campaign/

Help the under-resourced with your time. Inviting volunteers for Green Batti Project
The Green Batti Projects invites young advertising and media professionals to volunteer their time to mentor children from under-resourced communities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/help-the-under-resourced-with-your-time-inviting-volunteers-for-green-batti-project/

BCG report maps journey of innovative companies in India
Across nearly all industries, use of Big Data and Mobile to drive innovation lags their perceived importance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/bcg-report-maps-journey-of-innovative-companies-in-india/

The Hindu's November Fest scheduled next month
The fest is noted for its eclectic mix of genres and for premiering performances by well-known musicians from across the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/the-hindus-november-fest-scheduled-to-be-held-in-november/

Armour Station TV announces additions to lineup
Chennai Egmore, Ahmedabad and Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin are now part of the Armour Station TV network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/armour-station-tv-announces-new-additions-to-existing-lineup/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Kartik Sharma and Venke Sharma
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Kartik Sharma and Venke Sharma

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-kartik-sharma-and-venke-sharma/

Stories on 6th Aug 14

M&C Saatchi acquires a minority stake in February
M&C Saatchi acquires a minority stake in February, the independent agency founded by Gopal Krishnan and Nirmal Pulickal in 2012. The new agency will be led by the February management team
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/mc-saatchi-acquires-a-minority-stake-in-february/

Spare a thought for the Malin mayhem before that drink tonight or the spend at the supermarket. Donate Generously via MxM
Apart from our donation of Rs 10,000, 10 percent of all revenues that MxMIndia receives next week (from Aug 3 to 9) in the form of advertisements will be donated for Malin Relief
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/spare-a-thought-for-the-malin-mayhem-before-that-drink-tonight-or-the-spend-at-the-supermarket-donate-generously-via-mxm/

ASCI uphelds misleading ads across sectors
The CCC found the claims released in the print media / TVC to be either misleading or false or not adequately / scientifically substantiated
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/asci-uphelds-misleading-ads-across-sectors/

Mahindra takes the 'Taqdeer Badal De' route for its commercial vehicles portfolio
First ever campaign from Mahindra for its Commercial Vehicles (CVs) portfolio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/mahindra-takes-the-taqdeer-badal-de-route-for-its-commercial-vehicles-portfolio/

Prism Creative tool unveiled by Posterscope for APAC region
The tool will reduce the amount of errors helping clients to visualise their campaign better
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/imagica-announces-launch-of-mastikibaarish-campaign/

SMW 2014 to deliberate on Social Media for Social Change
The third edition of the global event will be held from September 22-26, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/smw-2014-to-deliberate-on-social-media-for-social-change/

Imagica announces launch of 'MastikiBaarish' campaign
The ad film invites viewers to have a splashing time at Imagica
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/imagica-announces-launch-of-mastikibaarish-campaign/

Stories on 26th May 14

How advertising helped Modi get on road to PM
Quick views from ad captains Piyush Pandey, Sam Balsara, Prasoon Joshi, Anuraag Khandelwal and brand gurus Jagdeep Kapoor & Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/how-advertising-helped-modi-get-on-road-to-pm/

Top FMCG brands gain market share during economic slump
Market leaders like Gillette, Colgate, Dabur Real and Chyawanprash, Godrej's Good Knight and Jyothy Laboratories' Ujala have improved their market share in their core categories over the past one year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/top-fmcg-brands-gain-market-share-during-economic-slump/

Mindshare bags media mandate of Adlabs Imagica
The WPP agency will be responsible for the media planning and buying for India's first and only international standard theme park that was launched early last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/mindshare-bags-media-mandate-of-adlabs-imagica/

Orchard wins mandate to promote 'Meelo Evaru Koteeshwaru' on MAA TV
The agency wins mandate to promote the Telugu version of popular game show format Kaun Banega Crorepati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/orchard-wins-mandate-to-promote-meelo-evaru-koteeshwaru-on-maa-tv/

Amith Prabhu: The year flew by and we have a brand new government
On the first anniversary of this column, Amith Prabhu lists his three wishes from the government in the sphere of communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/amith-prabhu-the-year-flew-by-and-we-have-a-brand-new-government/

Reviewing the Reviews: Scathing 1 to 2.5 stars for Heropanti
Tiger Shroff has been the target of some rather nasty online mauling, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/reviewing-the-reviews-scathing-1-to-2-5-stars-for-heropanti/

Stories on 8th May '13

Old tunes, new TVCs: Good, bad, or...?
If the song fits, commercialize it. That seems to be the trend among agencies who are rejigging classic Hindi film numbers for modern ads. MxMIndia asks the industry whether this is a good trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/old-tunes-new-tvcs-good-bad-or/

Recommendations/observations of Parliamentary Committee report on Paid News
Recommendations and/or observations for the Parliamentary standing committee on information technology on the issue of Paid News
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/recommendationsobservations-of-parliamentary-committee-report-on-paid-news/

We want to bring stories alive: Adlabs Imagica's Pooja Shetty Deora
Pooja Shetty Deora, Joint Managing Director at Adlabs Entertainment Limited discusses the marketing strategy and roadmap behind making Adlabs Imagica a ride to remember
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/we-want-to-bring-stories-alive-adlabs-imagicas-pooja-shetty-deora/

Sunil Mutreja bids adieu to Amar Ujala
His next destination is unknown, though it is rumoured he’s mulling entrepreneurial and job options
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/sunil-mutreja-bids-adieu-to-amar-ujala/

Sudheer KG promoted to VP & Head Programming @ History TV18
A+E Networks|TV18 has elevated Sudheer KG as VP and Head Programming of its factual entertainment channel, History TV18, with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/sudheer-kg-promoted-to-vp-head-programming-history-tv18/

ETV Bangla ropes in Mithun Chakraborty as host for Bigg Boss
The Disco Dancer will get contestants to groove to Bigg Boss' tunes from June
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/etv-bangla-ropes-in-mithun-chakraborty-as-host-for-bigg-boss/

Anil Thakraney: Introducing! Ghotala TV!
If a channel can be dedicated to music, movies, food, animals, leisure, fashion, etc, why not scams? After all, cheating is an intrinsic part of the great Indian culture
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/anil-thakraney-introducing-ghotala-tv/

Next IAA Debate in Delhi: 'Creative awards can also be given for differentiated one-off expressions'
Deepika Warrier and Lloyd Mathias will take on Josy Paul and Pratap Bose while Santosh Desai would moderate the third IAA Debates series on 13 May 2013 in Gurgaon at the Trident
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/next-in-iaa-debate-in-delhi-creative-awards-can-also-be-given-for-differentiated-one-off-expressions/

Links of the Day
Links to news and features from across business and trade publications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/links-of-the-day/

Esha Media Research's web solution for media monitoring cuts operational costs
TV monitoring agency Esha Media Research (EMR) has launched an innovative web based solution for monitoring media, making the cost of monitoring substantially lower for the user
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/esha-media-researchs-web-solution-for-media-monitoring-cuts-operational-costs/

Publicitas establishes presence in Japan
Media service company Publicitas has opened a new office in Tokyo, strengthening its global footprint and providing a strong link between media brands and the local advertising market in Japan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/publicitas-establishes-presence-in-japan/

Bigflix records 1 million registered users
To mark the milestone, subscriptions worth Rs 1 million are to be gifted to subscribers as a part of the celebrations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/bigflix-records-1-million-registered-users/