Stories on 9th Apr '15

All set for the 10th Goafest...
... and the Ad Club’s Abby which has seen a 35% hike in entries + interview with Nakul Chopra, chairman of Goafest Organising Commitee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/all-set-for-the-10th-goafest/

E-commerce majors Flipkart, Amazon etc spend mega on ads
TAM Adex data show that the big four e-commerce companies ­ Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and OLX alone spent a staggering Rs 600 crore on ads in 2014. Overall, the sector spent Rs 750-800 crore in 2014 and the budget would cross Rs 1,000 crore in 2015, say media planners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/e-commerce-majors-flipkart-amazon-etc-spend-mega-on-ads/

MSM to rake in Rs 1kcr from IPL ad as e-com players join the party
Multi Screen Media, the official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League, is likely to make about Rs 1,000 crore from on-air sponsors and spot advertising this year, riding an ecommerce wave
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/msm-to-rake-in-rs-1kcr-from-ipl-ad-as-e-com-players-join-the-party/

IAA announces 3rd edition of leadership awards
The awards will be presented across 12 categories on Saturday, April 18, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/iaa-announces-3rd-edition-of-leadership-awards/

O&M to handle creative mandate for Xrbia Developers
XRBIA Developers Ltd is focused on building world-class cities that offers futuristic and sustainable housing solutions to every Indian
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/om-to-handle-creative-mandate-for-xrbia-developers/

Tanishq unveils campaign to highlight matchless offerings
Tanishq has used a unique story-telling approach in the commercials, which is very different from anything the brand has done in the past
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/tanishq-unveils-campaign-to-highlight-matchless-offerings/

India Property Insider debuts in UAE
Monthly publication to facilitate NRI Investment in Indian Real Estate sector

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/india-property-insider-debuts-in-uae/

Stories on 28th Jul 14

Q&A with Ramesh Narayan, the Do-gooder Adman
Doing good is what the recipient of the AAAI lifetime achievement award wants the industry to do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/qa-with-ramesh-narayan-the-do-gooder-adman/

Dentsu OOH firm Milestone Brandcom
Dentsu Aegis Network acquires majority share in leading integrated Out-of-Home agency Milestone Brandcom
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/dentsu-ooh-firm-milestone-brandcom/

DDB Mudra Group announces Group Executive, Creative and Strategic Planning Council
The DDB Mudra Group, with its 10 agencies and operating units is in a unique position to meet these demands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ddb-mudra-group-announces-group-executive-creative-and-strategic-planning-council/

M G Parameswaran is new AAAI president
Senior ad professional and advisor, FCB Ulka, Dr M G Parameswaran, was elected President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the year 2014-2015 at its AGM held on Friday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/m-g-parameswaran-is-new-aaai-president/

Jaldi 5 with Gurbir Singh, newly elected Chairman of the Press Club Mumbai: We will engage with those who have expressed grievances
A quick Q&A with Gurbir Singh, the newly elected Chairman of the Mumbai Press Club whose panel (except for two members) were elected to the Club managing committee and as office bearers for the year 2014-15
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/jaldi-5-with-gurbir-singh-newly-elected-chairman-of-the-press-club-mumbai-we-will-engage-with-those-who-have-expressed-grievances/

Shailesh Kapoor: Pro Kabaddi: A Giant Leap for a Dying Sport?
Star has gone all guns blazing with the Kabaddi league, with some good advertising and high media visibility, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/shailesh-kapoor-pro-kabaddi-a-giant-leap-for-a-dying-sport/

Ogilvy & Mather to do branding campaign for Diu & Daman tourism
The branding budget has gone up from Rs 550 crore two years back to Rs 1460 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ogilvy-mather-to-do-branding-campaign-for-diu-daman-tourism/

Airtel unveils 'The Smartphone Network' ad campaign
Introduces new design unit as part of its brand identity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/airtel-unveils-the-smartphone-network-ad-campaign/

Amith Prabhu: Positioning, Participating and Packaging and a night to remember
The day we collectively stop saying PR agency we will be better off in just bringing back the self-esteem that some clients, ad agencies and media have helped to erode, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/amith-prabhu-positioning-participating-and-packaging-and-a-night-to-remember/

Reviewing the Reviews: Critics mustered up 2-2.5 stars for 'unjheleble' Kick
Critics just had to lower their standards and acknowledge that Salman Khan is beyond analysis, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/reviewing-the-reviews-critics-mustered-up-2-2-5-stars-for-unjheleble-kick/

94.3 MY FM rolls out the 'The Shekhar Suman Show'
The show will go on air in the primetime evening slot of 7pm-8pm from Monday to Saturday

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/94-3-my-fm-rolls-out-the-the-shekhar-suman-show/

Stories on 14th Jul 14

11 Learnings from the World Cup
Senior marketer and corporate analyst Sanjeev Kotnala lists the 11 takeaways from the FIFA extravaganza that ended this morning
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/11-learnings-from-the-world-cup/

AAAI to felicitate Ramesh Narayan with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Advertising Agencies Association of India will felicitate veteran adman Ramesh Narayan with the Lifetime Achievement Award on July 24 in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/aaai-to-felicitate-ramesh-narayan-with-lifetime-achievement-award/

Digital the way forward for Realtors, urge experts
IAA (India) Seminar on 'Real Estate in a Digitized World' held at the Nashik Engineering Cluster
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/digital-the-way-forward-for-realtors-urge-experts/

'Har Baar More' says Tata Docomo's new campaign
From extra validity to more data and talk time, the campaign offers something attractive for its customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/har-baar-more-says-tata-docomos-new-campaign/

Thoughtshop unveils campaign for Quick Heal
With this campaign, Quick heal aims to educate the consumers on how precisely they can avail the benefits promised by the product and can be worry free
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/thoughtshop-unveils-campaign-for-quick-heal/

Yellow Retail unveils Digiflip Pro for Flipkart
Dutch agency's design on Flipkart’s Private Label wins rave reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/yellow-retail-unveils-digiflip-pro-for-flipkart/

Amith Prabhu: Praxis 2014 is slicker, smarter and super
This year's Praxis is divided into two parts, writes Amith Prabhu: the conference on afternoon of Day 1 and morning of Day 2 which is the main event and a workshop segment on the evening of Day 2 and morning of Day 3
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/amith-prabhu-praxis-2014-is-slicker-smarter-and-super/

Reviewing the Reviews: Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania succeeds as teen date movie
Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt crisped up a rather soggy plot, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/reviewing-the-reviews-humpty-sharma-ki-dulhania-succeeds-as-teen-date-movie/

Stories on 10th Jan '14

End of the road for TAM?
Does the cabinet approval for the TRAI guidelines mean the end of the way TAM is owned or run currently? Perhaps. An analysis
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/end-of-the-road-for-tam/


Shailesh Kapoor | TV Ratings: Take It Easy, TRAI. Come Soon, BARC
The TRAI guidelines on TV ratings, while well-intended, have a "meddling" feel to them, which fear may slow down BARC’s progress, fears Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/shailesh-kapoor-tv-ratings-take-it-easy-trai-come-soon-barc/


177 case studies shortlisted for Effie 2013
The Effie 2013 awards night will now be held on Friday, January 17 in Mumbai at the Taj Lands End.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/177-case-studies-shortlisted-for-effie-2013/


VServ infographic on mobile app development
Based on a survey of 1500 app developers, a VServ infographic showcases statistics and trends about app development while highlighting preferred platforms and development tools
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/vserv-infographic-on-mobile-app-development/


Ranjona Banerji: Debauchery UnLtd on News TV
Watching Arnab Goswami and Rahul Kanwal makes Ranjona Banerji feel for the star anchors. What they really want is a platform where they can share their opinions with the world, she writes. Instead, they’re stuck in a format where they have to ask other people for their opinions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ranjona-banerji-debauchery-unltd-on-news-tv/


Bharti AXA General Insurance takes streets to spread health insurance awareness
The insurance company uses viral internet marketing with true-to-life videos centred around critical illnesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/bharti-axa-general-insurance-takes-streets-to-spread-health-insurance-awareness/


Nimbus Sport facilitates Liverpool FC & Xolo partnership
Nimbus helps Liverpool Football Club ink first regional marketing partnership in India with Xolo
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/bharti-axa-general-insurance-takes-streets-to-spread-health-insurance-awareness/


Dainik Bhaskar starts work on 3rd edition of 'Mosaic'
Mosaic 2014 will champion print advertising by publishing top creative work from India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dainik-bhaskar-starts-work-on-3rd-edition-of-mosaic/


Dhoni's Helicopter Shot in Kiwi series only on Sony Six
Pardon the headline. But we were trying to innovate to draw you into a report on Sony Six bagging exclusive rights to the New Zealand - India 5ODI+2Tests series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dhonis-helicopter-shot-in-kiwi-series-only-on-sony-six/