Stories on 31st Jul 14

Hic, Hic, Hurray!
In the absence of any clear rules, liquor companies are happily using social media to promote their brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/hic-hic-hurray/

Facebook signs first agency deal in India with GroupM
This partnership was announced during the recent visit of Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook to India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/facebook-signs-first-agency-deal-in-india-with-groupm/

AXN India and CBS Studios announce television content deal
The new deal gives AXN access to all content distributed by CBS
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/axn-india-and-cbs-studios-announce-television-content-deal/

Speakers for Kyoorius Designyatra, 2014 announced
The list includes a diverse pool of creative minds from India and the globe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/speakers-for-kyoorius-designyatra-2014-announced/

Spikes Asia announces Jury list for several categories
The include Creative Effectiveness; Design; Film, Print, Outdoor & Radio; Media; and PR juries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/spikes-asia-announces-jury-list-for-several-categories/

Jockey takes 'The best or nothing' route with new TVC
The campaign has been conceptualised based on the insight that the young don't believe in half-measures; they will either go for broke or give it all up
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/jockey-takes-the-best-or-nothing-route-with-new-tvc/

YuppTV announces worldwide launch of ARY channels
YuppTV announced the launch of Pakistan's leading ARY television channels to subscribers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/yupptv-announces-worldwide-launch-of-ary-channels/

DDB Mudra West launches new campaign for Femina
The objective was to engage with the millennial woman of today while driving connect with brand Femina
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ddb-mudra-west-launches-new-campaign-for-femina/

Stories on 11th Jun 14

Top 10 Newsroom Trends for 2014
The realities, reach, infinite possibilities and, in particular, the risks of the digital age have become ever more apparent as evident from the trends reported by the World Editors Forum
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/top-10-newsroom-trends-for-2014/

Don't show bias on basis of skin colour: ASCI to fairness cream brands like HUL, Emami
New guidelines from the Advertising Standards Council of India could change the face of advertising in the approximately Rs 3,000-crore fairness category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/dont-show-bias-on-basis-of-skin-colour-asci-to-fairness-cream-brands-like-hul-emami/

Metros, airports & entertainment centres fast becoming marketing hubs
With media convergence happening across platforms, consumers are moving from the first circle of connectivity of traditional media options to the second circle of ambient OOH
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/metros-airports-entertainment-centres-fast-becoming-marketing-hubs/

What's-ON conducts study to plot behaviour changes post digitization
T-SeND is the first such study on STB usage in digital homes!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/whats-on-conducts-study-to-plot-behaviour-changes-post-digitization/

Kaacon Sethi joins Dainik Bhaskar as Chief Corporate Marketing Officer
Sethi will be responsible for business development and marketing communications of the Group's print media business

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kaacon-sethi-joins-dainik-bhaskar-as-chief-corporate-marketing-officer/

Stories on 28th May 14

Tasks for the new I&B Minister
10 things that the new information and broadcasting minister must achieve... in Mediaah!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/tasks-for-the-new-ib-minister/

Why hasn't IPL blossomed into a marquee opportunity for creative agencies?
What IPL advertising badly needs is another shot of ZooZoo-like creative by many more brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/why-hasnt-ipl-blossomed-into-a-marquee-opportunity-for-creative-agencies/

ASCI reshuffles top cadre
Alan Collaco to retire as ASCI's Secretary General; Shweta Purandare named as successor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/asci-reshuffles-top-cadre/

Jitesh Rajdeo joins Amagi Media as Director
Amagi is the leader in geo-targeted advertising enabling advertisers to optimize their ad spends effectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/jitesh-rajdeo-joins-amagi-media-as-director/

Samsung's 'Maestros Academy' receives much acclaim
The program enlisted four world-famous artisans to teach over 40 lessons and host live chat sessions where students could interact and collaborate in real-time
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/samsungs-maestros-academy-receives-much-acclaim/

Sakal group's career fair this weekend
The three-day event is is being organized jointly with the University of Mumbai and Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/sakal-groups-career-fair-this-weekend/

WeChat uses humour to attract user attention
The idea was to communicate and position WeChat as the starting point of all conversations and interactions

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/wechat-uses-humour-to-attract-user-attention/

Stories on 6th Sep '13

It's Emvies 2013 tonight!
It's the big night for media agencies as Advertising Club's Emvies 2013 will be held in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53767

When dhanda is manda, bring in the entrepreneurs!
How entrepreneurs are donning the mantle of CEOs to challenge slowdowns
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53781

India rules Warc marketing strategy awards shortlist
17 Indian entries were shortlisted for Warc's 2013 Asian Strategy Prize
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53776

ASCI launches new website and online complaints & monitoring system
New services will enable Advertising Standards Council of India facilitate speedy complaint lodging and tracking of complaint status
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53763

YouTube launches Comedy Week in India
400 hours of comedy content and 35 new exclusive shows featuring leading stars Cyrus Broacha, Vir Das, Kapil Sharma, Bharti, Krushna, VIP, Saurabh Pant and Sugandha
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53761

Genesis BM elevates Deepshika Dharmaraj, hires Kavita Rao
Ms Dharmaraj will take charge as Chief Marketing and Growth Initiatives Officer and Ms Rao will be Chief Talent Engagement Officer
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53754

Shailesh Kapoor: The Big GEC Quarter: What's In Store?
Going by the first eight months, 2013 has not been the most exciting year for Hindi GEC content. But the festive season could change that as Shailesh Kapoor highlights what each Hindi GEC is set for
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53765

Ranjona Banerji: Spotlight on staff welfare in media
It's heartening to hear that the organization where the intern photojournalist and her colleague worked has been with them throughout and has offered help of various sorts that is required, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53774