Stories on 13th Aug '15

Saare Jahaan Se Achhca...
As there are three days to go for I-Day, a look at some of the leading brands of independent India... brands that built India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/saare-jahaan-se-achhca/

BTL Baatein: Amit Arora, Trivitron Healthcare... Powered by VISCOMM
It is not a question of mass media versus below-the-line. It is an era of mass media plus below-the-line., says Amit Arora, Head of Marketing at Trivitron Healthcare
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/btl-baatein-amit-arora-trivitron-healthcare-powered-by-viscomm/

Interbrand unveils new identity for Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
The high profile event was attended by industry leaders like Deepak Parikh, Uday Kotak, Gautam Adani to name a few
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/interbrand-unveils-cyril-new-identity-for-amarchand-mangaldas/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: Brand Reputation Management = ORM + ORM
A Brand’s PR reputation management has to be an intelligent mix of Online + Offline Reputation Management, writes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/siddhartha-mukherjee-brand-reputation-management-orm-orm/

Johnson & Johnson promotes gets stars to promote breastfeeding
In a series of seminars conducted in various cities, the moms and experts spoke about the power of an emotional bond created from the first physical touch between the mother and the baby
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/johnson-johnson-promotes-gets-stars-to-promote-breastfeeding/

#AaoBrowseKarein, says BlueStone.com in new TVC
It forgoes the traditional notion that the process of buying jewellery is only for women by creating a charming and romantic air around it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/aaobrowsekarein-says-bluestone-com-in-new-tvc/

Cheil enters strategic partnership with Sniper and Sooperfly
Sniper - The 120 Media Collective's multi-platform commercials & content brand - has already executed the first project for Cheil

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/cheil-enters-strategic-partnership-with-sniper-and-sooperfly/

Stories on 24th Feb '15

'Achhe din' are here again for adspends
The 9.6% growth forecast for 2015 shouldn't be considered a dampner vis-à-vis the 16.4% of last year, says Madison World CMD Sam Balsara in a Q&A
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/achhe-din-are-here-again-for-adspends/

GroupM bags Airtel account, to set up independent unit for account; Milestone Brandcom bags Airtel's Outdoor biz
The size of Airtel's media account is upwards of Rs 400 crore, say industry sources, with estimated spends of Rs 350 crore in above-the-line (ATL) advertising and Rs 50 crore on out-of-home (OOH) media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/groupm-trumps-madison-to-bag-airtel-account-milestone-brandcom-bags-outdoor/

Maxus unveils social TV tracker tool- Maxus Synapse
The key quantitative metrics are reach (in minutes) mentions for the programs as well as conversation sentiments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/maxus-unveils-social-tv-tracker-tool-maxus-synapse/

Ranjona Banerji: Express on the top
The Indian Express was at the forefront in the last week, asking uncomfortable questions with uncomfortable stories and incisive opinion pieces, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-express-on-the-top/

Vipul Thakkar appointed NCD at Dentsu
Vipul is a seasoned advertising professional with over 19 years in the business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/vipul-thakkar-appointed-ncd-at-dentsu/

Inox appoints LinOpinion GH as its PR Agency
The mandate for LinOpinion would be to craft a strategic communication framework for INOX
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/inox-appoints-linopinion-gh-as-its-pr-agency/

Dream Theatre bags licensing deal for Candy Crush in India
Candy Crush Saga is a match three-puzzle game that was launched in 2012 for Facebook, and later as a mobile app for smart phones

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dream-theatre-bags-licensing-deal-for-candy-crush-in-india/

Stories on 27th Nov '13

Bharat Ratna = Brand Ratna?
Will the Bharat Ratna kill Sachin Tendulkar's endorsement career? Will the now-retired Master Blaster be free to endorse just about any brand?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/bharat-ratna-brand-ratna/

Advertising etc is fine, but word-of-mouth most vital for consumer electronics sales in Asia: Text100 study
Text100’s Digital Consumer Electronics index finds that two in every three Asia-Pacific shoppers has already done extensive research and decided which brand of consumer electronics product they will buy before they approach a point-of-sale
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/advertising-etc-is-fine-but-word-of-mouth-most-vital-for-consumer-electronics-sales-in-asia-text100-study/

Arup Ghosh & Co's news syndicate gets set for elections
Led by Arup Ghosh, Network1Media co-founders - Shireen Sethi, Kamal Dixit and Sundeep Misra- are offering live coverage from its bureaus across the metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/arup-ghosh-cos-news-syndicate-gets-set-for-elections/

Yes Bank inks multi-yr deal as Assoc Sponsor of Hockey India League
Yes Bank and HIL announce partnership starting with the 2014 season
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/yes-bank-inks-multi-yr-deal-as-assoc-sponsor-of-hockey-india-league/

B-schoolers, professionals to compete in BS Quiz
The western region finals of the Business Standard Quiz will happen on Dec 7
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/b-schoolers-professionals-to-compete-in-bs-quiz/

Bloomberg TV-Autocar Awards on Dec 20
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14 will be given across 19 categories and presented on December 20at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/bloomberg-tv-autocar-awards-on-dec-20/

Stories on 15th Jan '13

Trends & Takeaways from CES 2013
Whats-On-India CEO Atul Phadnis captures the highlights of the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2013 and the implications for India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/trends-takeaways-from-ces-2013/

Dentsu Communications wins Jos Alukkas business
Dentsu Communications has won the creative mandate of Jos Alukkas, one of South India's largest jewellery groups
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/dentsu-communications-wins-jos-alukkas-business/

MEC India wins Bluestone.com
The agency's Bengaluru office will handle the jewellery store account
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/mec-india-wins-bluestone-com/

Ranjona Banerji: Much ado about cross-border skirmishes
The patriotic hysteria drummed up every night borders on irresponsibility. The world is not yet, I reckon, run from TV studios, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ranjona-banerji-much-ado-about-cross-border-skirmishes/

Solo is the way forward for Niloufer Dundh
Niloufer Dundh tells MxMIndia about taking the entrepreneurial route with the launch of Ventes Dundh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/solo-is-the-way-forward-for-niloufer-dundh/


Front Page 2012: Bheem & Jethalal most popular TV characters amongst kids
Bheem & Jethalal were ranked the most popular television characters amongst kids as per Ormax Media's Front Page 2012 yearender
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/front-page-2012-bheem-jethalal-most-popular-tv-characters-amongst-kids/

No tablet-phablet! Axe to offer free ride to space!!!
Axe offers free ride to space, ropes in moon-man Buzz Aldrin to pilot project
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/no-tablet-phablet-axe-to-offer-free-ride-to-space/

Fujifilm awards digital mandate to Ignitee
Ignitee will help Fujifilm's youthful and contemporary brand imagery in sync with its technically-superior product range
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/fujifilm-awards-digital-mandate-to-ignitee/

Bindass Facebook Jukebox launched
The application not only plays music but also allows the users to interact with each other
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/bindass-facebook-jukebox-launched/

Vserv.mobi launches AudiencePro
The mobile advertising network has signed up Airtel as its first telco partner; other global partnerships are in the pipeline
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/vserv-mobi-launches-audiencepro/

Sweet sound of Sennheiser for Blogworks
Sennheiser India has appointed Blogworks to lead its social media and digital strategy, and engagement programme
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/sweet-sound-of-sennheiser-for-blogworks/

Realm activation popularizes McAfee mobile security application
Realm Media's "Coot-Coot" activates McAfee's Mobile Security App in partnership with Airtel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/realm-activation-popularizes-mcafee-mobile-security-application/

Debrief: Parle-G: Genius limited to the idea
The creative team needs to put their thinking caps on, eat some Parle-G biscuits, and dish out innovative solutions. Much like the bachchas do in the ads
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/debrief-parle-g-genius-limited-to-the-idea/

Draftfcb Ulka creates a new campaign for 99acres
'Sochna Bhi Mat' is the launch camapign for real estate portal 99acres.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/draftfcb-ulka-creates-a-new-campaign-for-99acres/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA by Sunder Hemrajani: A daring leap of faith does more than change the rules of the game
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-sunder-hemrajani-a-daring-leap-of-faith-does-more-than-change-the-rules-of-the-game/http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-sunder-hemrajani-a-daring-leap-of-faith-does-more-than-change-the-rules-of-the-game/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA by Divya Gupta: The magic of mobile, leveraged well

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-divya-gupta-the-magic-of-mobile-leveraged-well/

Stories on 30th Oct '12

This Diwali, spend some more!
With big-budget marketing spends, attractive offers and easy payment options woo on offer, is it a customer’s Diwali this year?
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34546

Shashi Sinha to be CEO, IPG Mediabrands. Lynn de Souza to turn 'social entrepreneur'
Mr Sinha will be CEO of IPG Media brands India, a new role created, with Initiative, BPN, Reprise and the outdoor company now reporting in to him, in addition to Lodestar UM, which he leads. Ms de Souza has decided to move on
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34579

Mediaah Report Card on Ambika Soni: 7/10
While the former I&B Minister was successful in warding off complainants of television content, there were various measures that didn’t happen in her tenure
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34585

Jaldi 5 with Ankur Warikoo, CEO, Groupon India
Jaldi 5 with Ankur Warikoo, CEO, Groupon India, on Crazeal.com’s first anniversary and the e-commerce explosion in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34570

WorldSpace Radio is back, via Airtel
Christened  iMusicSpace, the application brings 24X7 WorldSpace radio programmes to the TV set through the touch of a button on the remote
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34566

Dainik Bhaskar Group announces top 5 finalists for 'Crack the Case' contest
With the final round of 'Crack the Case' just two days away, the Dainik Bhaskar Group is all set to welcome the five finalist teams. The contest has received an overwhelming response with 340-plus registrations across organizations and top B-schools
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34567

Vijayavani publishes a 'colossal' supplement
Recently, Vijayavani brought out a special 208-page supplement christened Anand Lokha with its Gangavathi edition, to mark the birthday of Shri Anand Singh, Karnataka's tourism minister and Bellary's 'in-charge' minister
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34572

A real Chicken Khurana recipe coming up
UTV Spotboy, AKFPL and India Food Network have joined hands to create ‘The Asli Chicken Khurana’ recipe
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34544

Zovi.com chosen by Microsoft to create a Windows 8 application
Online apparel brand Zovi.com has announced, in collaboration with Microsoft, the launch of an all-new shopping application built specifically for Windows 8-based PCs and tablets
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34574

Aircraft cutout in Hansa's new billboard for Air Arabia
Hansa Outdoor, part of the R K Swamy Hansa Group, conceived and created a billboard with a large cutout of an aircraft that has neon tubing around it, to announce Air Arabia’s festive VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) programme
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34563

ESPN Star Sports scores with FA English football rights
The sports content provider giant reinforces its position as the ‘Home of Football’ with a stellar list of premium football events
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34562

Anchor: 5 no-nos in the office. No matter what
Besides common avoidables such as stealing other people’s ideas and being caught gossiping in the aisles once too often, there are some quirky traits that may be driving colleagues up the cubicle walls and you may never know...
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34549

Debrief: Tanishq: Charming!
Excellent Diwali ad by Tanishq. Indeed, this is the way to align your brand with a festival. A lesson for all advertisers who might be busy creating their own Diwali specials
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34552

Ranjona Banerji: Not too late for TOI to correct practices
In many ways, Times of India is India’s most complete newspaper and unfortunately, this includes being complete with the good as well as the bad, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34604

Signposts... October 30
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34607

Stories on 11th Jun

India's Most Influential
By Invitation: Mahesh Murthy on the Pinstom list of the most influential Indian individuals and brands in the social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indias-new-most-influential/

Kishore Biyani not to sell stake in Big Bazaar & Food Bazaar chains
In recent weeks, the retail industry has been abuzz with speculation that the Future Group was in talks with India's richest man Mukesh Ambani to sell stake in its flagship Big Bazaar hypermarket network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/kishore-biyani-not-to-sell-stake-in-big-bazaar-food-bazaar-chains/

Decision on digitization deferred to June 15
From Friday: I & B Minister lends a patient ear to industry stakeholders’ issues with meeting the digitization sunset date of June 30 for Phase I; timelines to be discussed at the June 15 taskforce meet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/creativeland-asia-to-revamp-cinthol/

BBC Knowledge launches brand campaign that speaks directly to parents
This is the first BBC Knowledge campaign targeted at parents; the campaign will run across mainstream dailies, magazines, outdoors and digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bbc-knowledge-launches-brand-campaign-that-speaks-directly-to-parents/

FMCGs saved on advertising cost in the March quarter
For 24 FMCG companies, the selling expenses as a proportion of net sales stood at 12.1 per cent - the lowest in at least the last ten quarters
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/fmcgs-saved-on-advertising-cost-in-the-march-quarter/

Creativeland Asia to revamp Cinthol
Creativeland Asia has been mandated to revamp the advertising of Cinthol
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/creativeland-asia-to-revamp-cinthol/

Brandlogist wins two new mandates
Wins the digital mandate for RC Cola & social media mandate for Zee TV's 'Phir Subah Hogi'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/brandlogist-wins-two-new-mandates/

Reviewing the Reviews: Shanghai
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/reviewing-the-reviews-shanghai/

Innovation is the key to enhance online travel & tourism industry
With internet users inIndiaat around 121 million, focus is now to create a solution for travellers to plan travel online
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/innovation-is-the-key-to-enhance-online-travel-tourism-industry/

92.7 BIG FM announces BIG Tamil Melody Awards 2012
An exclusive platform which will honor singers and musicians in various categories who crafted the year's super hit numbers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/92-7-big-fm-announces-big-tamil-melody-awards-2012/

Airtel bags exclusive video rights on mobile platform for UEFA Euro 2012
With this, Airtel mobile customers acrossIndiacan enjoy exclusive access to mobile and video content of soccer matches during UEFA Euro 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/airtel-bags-exclusive-video-rights-on-mobile-platform-for-uefa-euro-2012/

AdStrat: Fox Movies subtitle campaign
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/adstrat-fox-movies-subtitle-campaign/

The Anchor: Ruby Bana on 6 reasons FMCGs need to look beyond TV
The older and better established a FMCG brand becomes, the lesser and lesser must it rely on TV, says Ruby Bana
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-ruba-bana-on-6-reasons-fmcgs-need-to-look-beyond-tv/

Anil Thakraney: You can't curb the Net, Mr Minister!
The sooner the fossil ministers of India accept that technology has outsmarted them, the better, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/anil-thakraney-you-cant-curb-the-net-mr-minister/

Ranjona Banerji: Cartoons as weapons of mass destruction!
Cartoons have caused incalculable damage in the recent past, writes Ranjona Banerji in 'Noosemaker'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-cartoons-as-weapons-of-mass-destruction/

Stories on 30th May

Dial 'M' for Mobile & Money!
With Airtel’s entry, mobile advertising will get the much-needed fillip and advertisers a better medium for targeted selling.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/dial-m-for-mobile-and-money/

Lifestyle retail chains post weak same-store sales in January-March quarter
Retailers don't expect things to improve this fiscal as demand is subdued.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/lifestyle-retail-chains-post-weak-same-store-sales-in-january-march-quarter/

Can Facebook, the marketer's online best friend ever become its ace salesman?
The site itself has been trying to tell advertisers that if they want scale, they'll have to shell out the hard cash for offerings like "sponsored stories", not to be confused with "sponsored ads".
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/can-facebook-the-marketers-online-best-friend-ever-become-its-ace-salesman/


Contract creates a cliche-free TVC for FirstPost
Firstpost.com has come up with its first ever campaign on television. The new TVC braces the viewer to the reality that newspapers and the planet are under siege.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/contract-creates-a-cliche-free-tvc-for-firstpost/

LinkedIn celebrates 15 million members in India
The professional networking continues to grow in popularity.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/linkedin-celebrates-15-million-members-in-india/

Milestone Brandcom rolls out a widespread campaign for eBay India
The brand communication was targeted at the Indians in the age bracket of 18-40 years.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/milestone-brandcom-rolls-out-a-widespread-campaign-for-ebayindia/

ADN selects NDS Technology to launch Digital Cable TV service in central and western Delhi
NDS to provide suite of end-to-end technologies including MediaHighway set-top box software, VideoGuard conditional access, NDS Dynamic Advertising capabilities, an electronic programme guide (EPG), interactive TV applications.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/adn-selects-nds-technology-to-launch-digital-cable-tv-service-in-central-and-western-delhi/

PUMA Social once again focuses on after-hour athletes
With this campaign, sport lifestyle brand PUMA takes the next step in bringing the party to the playing field.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/puma-social-once-again-focuses-on-after-hour-athletes/

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Radio Mirchi
Radio Mirchi's RJ Raaj dressed as a green crusader to spread the message of reducing carbon emission in Bengaluru.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/reduce-your-carbon-footprint-radio-mirchi/

Discovery launches new season of extreme survival series
A new season of Discovery Channel's survival series I Shouldn't Be Alive brings incredible stories of ordinary people who were unwittingly thrown into dire situations.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/discovery-launches-new-season-of-extreme-survival-series/

The Anchor: 5 ways to maintain a healthy relationship with the client
The chances of your client buying your work are much higher if he wants to buy, in the first place, says Ayan Chakraborty.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-relationship-with-the-client/

Anil Thakraney: The IPL diary
Since the overall television ratings were on the lower side this year, it indicates a strong possibility of audience fatigue having set in.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-the-ipl-diary/

Wanted: translators for press conferences
Every Wednesday or Thursday, Ranjona Banerji writes about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek....
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-wanted-translators-for-press-conferences/

Stories on 24th May

No (or low) ads on HD. Anybody complaining?
How do near-ad-free HD channels impact marketers, media planners and creative professionals? An MxMIndia report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/no-or-low-ads-on-hd-anybody-complaining/

ICICI Bank ahead of Pepsi, Airtel beats Siemens, Sony in Top 100 Global Brands rankings
Airtel joins ICICI in Millward Brown's BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study Brown
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/icici-bank-ahead-of-pepsi-airtel-beats-siemens-sony-in-top-100-global-brands-rankings/

Radio broadcasters thumbs up to Copyright Bill
This bill will allow the Copyright Board to decide the royalty rates for the broadcasters, which until now was decided by the PPL
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/radio-broadcasters-thumbs-up-to-copyright-bill/

Balki & Shekhar Kapur to present 'Global India' at Cannes Lions 2012
This year, Lowe Lintas, will take to the stage to present 'Global India' - the first time the Cannes Lions Festival has featured a seminar dedicated to Indian creativity and its influence globally
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/balki-shekhar-kapur-to-present-global-india-at-cannes/

Need to monetize radio-social media connect (+Video)
Monetization is the key for survival of any business and radio stations must find ways to do that for their social media activations, say media captains
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/radio-social-media-connect/

Paritosh Joshi: Wither Digitization?
Media Matrix by Paritosh Joshi, until recently CEO, Star CJ, analyses issues concerning the business of media, measurement and research
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/media-matrix-wither-digitization/

Takeaways from IRF 2012 (+Video)
The seventh edition of Indian Radio Forum (IRF) discussed quite a lot of issues on the strength and opportunities of radio, the road ahead for the medium, especially with FM Phase III expansion
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/takeaways-from-irf-2012-video/

Live from the Console goes national with 9XO
Launched in July 2011 at Mehboob Studio, Live from the Console provides emerging music bands an alternative platform to showcase talent and for music fans to discover new music
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/live-from-the-console-goes-national-with-9xo/

63% Indian pros maintain a to-do list: LinkedIn
Findings also show professionals in the legal industry are the least likely to have checked everything off their to-do list by the end of a workday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/63-indian-pros-maintain-a-to-do-list-linkedin/

The Anchor: 5 trends to watch out for in e-com in India
With the increasing options available online and the easy way to find them, the internet makes customer fickle. This results in websites offering increasing levels of customer service to ensure that their customer is happy, says Suvir Kulhar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-5-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-e-com-in-india/

Debrief: Maruti Ertiga: Not LUVing it!
Bottom-line: Wrong positioning, wrong idea, wrong situation and a very stupid pun to top it all
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/debrief-maruti-ertiga-not-luving-it/

[MJR] Wanted: sponsors to cover the Olympics!
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-wanted-sponsors-to-cover-olympics/

Stories on 23rd May

Ten years on, is radio still an insignificant medium for advertisers? (Text & Video)
The key takeaway from India Radio Forum 2012 was that radio still needs evangelizing and find newer ways to offer better returns on investment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ten-years-on-is-radio-still-an-insignificant-medium-for-advertisers-text-video/

Mirchi maxes IRF awards, Red FM is best station
Although the turnout at the India Radio Forum 2012 was dismal, the awards in the evening saw some fanfare with Radio Mirchi bagging the maximum number of metals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/irf-awards-radio-mirchi-red-fm/

Zee awards Leo Burnett creative mandate for Khana Khazana & upcoming channel
Zee has awarded Leo Burnett with the creative mandates for Khana Khazana and an upcoming channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/zee-awards-leo-burnett-creative-mandate-for-khana-khazana-upcoming-channel/

CNN & BBC top international news channel viewership: PAX study
The survey reveals that no international English news channel reaches more Indian viewers than CNN International and that BBC World News is the most watched international news channel for mid-level income earners, women, tech enthusiasts and those under the age of 30
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/cnn-bbc-top-international-news-channel-viewership-pax-study/

Airtel & Hungama announce mobile music premiere of Gangs of Wasseypur
The soundtrack becomes the first inIndiato premiere on the mobile platform before the album’s physical music release – thus tapping into the fast expanding base of mobile music listeners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/airtel-hungama-announce-mobile-music-premiere-of-gangs-of-wasseypur/

DMAi announces co-chairs for convention
The global convention by DMAi  will be the first ever conclave that will feature global learning in strategic marketing with special focus on direct marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/dmai-announces-co-chairs-for-convention/

Hippo's 'Indian Food League' for cricket fans
The campaign is conceptualised and implemented by Creative land Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/hippos-indian-food-league-for-cricket-fans/

PRCAI elects new mancom
The elected members are Sharif D Rangnekar, CEO & Director, Integral PR, for the post of President; Nikhil Dey, President, Public Relations, Genesis Burson Marsteller, as Vice President and Shivraj Parshad, Principal, The PRactice, as Secretary
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/prcai-elects-new-mancom/

Times Internet partners AIR for live IPL commentary
Fans can now listen to the live, running commentary of the last three matches including the final IPL matches on AIR
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/times-internet-partners-air-for-live-ipl-commentary/

Airtel DTH launches iEnglish
Customers can now learn to speak fluent English within the comfort of their homes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/airtel-dth-launches-ienglish/

The Anchor: Manish Bhatt on 5 myths people have about an independent agency
If size would have always been proportional to the potential of things, then microprocessor chips would have never got invented, says Manish Bhatt
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-manish-bhatt-on-5-myths-people-have-about-an-independent-agency/

Anil Thakraney: Bad times looming for editors/content heads
”Consider this: If Mukeshbhai gets caught in a scandal, will Rajdeep Sardesai even think of going after the big man? You know the answer,” writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-bad-times-looming-for-editorscontent-heads/

Mediaah!: Will cross-media restrictions force Star, Zee & Sun to exit distribution?
The government has reportedly asked TRAI to review issues dealing with cross-media ownership. The question is if and when implemented, there could be a significant change in dynamics in media ownership.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mediaah-will-cross-media-restrictions-force-star-zee-sun-to-exit-distribution/

Stories on 15th May

Understanding young minds with 'Generation Einstein'
The India edition was released with much fanfare by Bindass with co-author Jeroen Boschma in attendance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/understanding-young-minds-with-generation-einstein/

It's not about co-creation, but increation: Boschma
Jeroen Boschma speaks on the emergence of the youth of today, why brands and marketers should be wary of this TG, and what are the learnings that could be picked up from this book by those interested in catering to the highly volatile TG
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/its-not-about-co-creation-but-increation-jeroen-boschma/

TRAI curtails ads to 12 mins per clock-hour, no part-screen ads allowed
The TRAI has issued a regulation that restricts ad duration to 12 minutes per clock hour with no allowance for carry over. Also, ads can henceforth be only full-screen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/trai-curtails-ads-to-12-mins-per-clock-hour-no-part-screen-ads-allowed/

MEC turns 10!
Leading WPP network (and Group M) agency MEC completes a decade of existence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mec-turns-10/

Sharon Aneja & Gautham Pingali join SMG Digi
Sharon Aneja has been appointed as Director, Earned Innovation & Business Head West and Gautham Pingali as Director, Digital Improvisation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/smg-digital-appoints-sharon-aneja-gautham-pingali/

Address consumer complaints within 8 hrs: TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued regulations of the quality of service and consumer complaint redressal mechanism for digital addressable cable television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/consumer-complaints-to-be-addressed-within-8-hrs-trai/

Govt says RIL has no shareholding in media firms as of March 31
The Minister of Stare of Corporate Affairs responded to a question in the Rajya Sabha saying that RIL has no direct holding in media companies as of March 31, 2011
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/govt-says-ril-has-no-shareholding-in-media-firms-as-of-march-31/

UPA tenure sees surge in attempts on media curbs
A private member's bill, subsequently disowned by the ruling Congress, sought to empower the government to ban coverage of any event that may pose a threat to national security
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/upa-tenure-sees-surge-in-attempts-on-media-curbs/

DNA scores high in Brand Trust report
The Brand Trust Report 2012 has ranked DNA as India’s second most informative newspaper, India’s second most read newspaper and third most trusted newspaper brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/brand-trust-report-dna/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why astrology business is reasonably recession proof
When the chips are down, look at the stars. Hemang Arunbhai Pandit, founder-MD of Ganeshaspeaks.com, tells us why the astrological forecasting media is "reasonably" recession-proof
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-astrology-business-is-reasonably-recession-proof/

Debrief | Engaging stories from Airtel
It works. Songs often have stories behind them, and the singers recounting these tales makes the ads quite engaging
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/debrief-engaging-stories-from-airtel/

[MJR] TV leads to early onset of maddening rage
In Freaking News, which appears every Tuesday and Friday, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-tv-leads-to-early-onset-of-maddening-rage/

Stories on 1st March

Zee aims to Ditto its DTH success story
Ditto TV is India's first Over-The-Top TV distribution platform offering live TV & on-demand content on mobile and traditional devices
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/zee-to-ditto-its-dth-success-story/


Will Coke's 200ml pack price cut cannibalise Thums Up?
Coca-Cola surprised pundits when it dropped the price for the 200 ml returnable glass bottle by Rs2 to Rs8
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/will-cokes-200ml-pack-price-cut-cannibalise-thums-up/


LMG wins Henkel India media buying duties
The media buying for Jyothy Laboratories is handled by Lintas Media Group as well. Put together, the account is estimated to be around Rs150 crores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/lmg-wins-henkel-india-media-buying-duties/


Is the Bhaskar group exiting DNA?
Is the Dainik Bhaskar group selling its stake to Zee? A BusinessWorld report says it is
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/is-the-bhaskar-group-exiting-dna/


Peter Mukerjea: Why James Murdoch must move to India
In Media Mullings, Peter Mukerjea is happy that JRM has stepped down and wants him to shift base to India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/peter-mukerjea-why-james-murdoch-must-move-to-india/


HomeShop18 unveils online bookstore
The online store has over 10 million titles across a wide range of book categories, including hard-to-find international titles.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/homeshop18-unveils-online-bookstore/


[MJR] Litfests: Boon or bane for Indian book market?
These literary melas provide yet another celebrity event to fill the pages of our newspapers. They are also a tonic for our increasingly jaded elite.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/litfests-boon-or-bane-for-indian-book-market/


[MJR] Famous Grouse: High-pitched hysteria on the box
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mjr-famous-grouse-high-pitched-hysteria-on-the-box/


[PR Channel] Indian PR industry - gearing up to absorb new opportunities
Long after carving out its own niche, the Indian PR industry must now redefine its horizons, says Valerie Pinto.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pr-channel-indian-pr-industry-gearing-up-to-absorb-new-opportunities/


Komli Media acquires Singapore-based online advertising network Admax
With this buyout, Komli intends to expand its reach in South East Asia, which Komli's CEO, Prashant Mehta termed as a billion-dollar opportunity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/komli-media-acquires-singapore-based-online-advertising-network-admax/


Zee 24 Taas Ananya Sanman 2011 honours Maharashtra heroes
The channel has taken the initiative to felicitate ‘real’ heroes who make a difference through their daily life and work
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/zee-24-taas-ananya-sanman-2011-honours-maharashtra-heroes/


Red Digital creates the second successful TweetMob for Mirinda
PagalPanti appeared in the list of topics breaking globally
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/red-digital-creates-the-second-successful-tweetmob-for-mirinda/


ICICI Prudential Life launches mobile-specific website
The site allows online premium payment, provides fund value, statements and information on claims
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/icici-prudential-life-launches-mobile-specific-website/


Airtel voted India's 'buzziest' brand
The seventh edition of 'India's Buzziest Brands', a public polling initiative hosted by www.afaqs.com, ranks Airtel as the number one brand across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/airtel-voted-indias-buzziest-brand/


BIGFlix to rev up online movie streaming
The digital entertainment division of Reliance Group has tied up with Unisys Infosolutions for online streaming of over 200 full-length feature films and music videos on BIGFlix.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/bigflix-to-rev-up-online-movie-streaming/


5 reasons why March is an unforgettable month
A N Chorrea list why every March is unforgettable and the one this year more so
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-march-is-an-unforgettable-month/


Debrief: Mahindra Xylo: Er, what just happened?
A car wash centre that overhauls the entire car? It’s neither interesting nor funny. In fact, it suggests to you that the makeover is totally superficial. And the editing is so sloppy, everything simply flies by
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/debrief-mahindra-xylo-er-what-just-happened/

Stories on 28th February

Nokia unveils phone with 41 MP camera!
No, it’s not a microscope. But the new competition-killer with a mindblowing sensor: the Nokia 808 PureView
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/nokia-unveils-phone-with-41-mp-camera/


Introducing the MxM Journalism Review
The objective of MJR is not to take journalists to the cleaners. It’s more of a celebration of the profession, and in the process reporting on all the good and bad things in there.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/introducing-the-mxm-journalism-review/


[MJR] Noosemakers: The life and letters of Dr Vijay Mallya
The media has just 'sensationalised' the whole issue of Kingfisher's troubles, we are to glean from Mallya's letter.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/mjr-noosemakers-the-life-and-letters-of-dr-vijay-mallya/


Two months to telecast for Aamir Khan show?
Yash Raj Studios is buzzing with activity for the Aal Izz Well actor’s gritty new talk show on the Star network.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/two-months-to-telecast-for-aamir-khan-show/


Olympics countdown: Hero, Airtel etc flock to hockey on rising public interest
Media planners say official broadcaster ESPN Star Sports hopes to earn Rs95-100 crore by selling advertisement spots during the 17-day event in July-August as well as related programmes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/olympics-countdown-hero-airtel-etc-flock-to-hockey-on-rising-public-interest/


Pulp Strategy wins Digital Media mandate for Lavazza
The agency's mandate includes overseeing the Italian coffee major’s digital and social media strategy, media buying, and planning across all digital and interactive channels.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/pulp-strategy-wins-digital-media-mandate-for-lavazza/


Flipkart launches Flyte for music
This online music store will allow users to download music in the form of individual songs or entire albums.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/flipkart-launches-flyte-for-music/


Shouvik Sarkar appointed ECD, Dentsu Marcom Mumbai
The Dentsu India Group has announced the appointment of Shouvik Sarkar as Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Marcom, Mumbai, leading all creative deliveries at the agency's Mumbai operations.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/shouvik-sarkar-appointed-ecd-dentsu-marcom-mumbai/


Two new shows on History Channel
While History Har Din is about regular people, the channel's first joint production with CNN-IBN, 'The Greatest Indian', features India's best known faces.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/two-new-shows-on-history-channel/


New comedy show on 92.7 BIG FM
Hansi Ke Rang Surendra Sharma Ke Sang launches on March 5, marking the auspicious occasion of Holi, and is to premier across 25 Hindi-speaking markets in India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/new-comedy-show-on-92-7-big-fm/


AdoTube announces new offices spanning 5 continents
New offices in U.K, Canada, India, Singapore, and U.A.E. include several senior hires contributing to a 25% increase in headcount over the last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/adotube-announces-new-offices-spanning-5-continents/


The Anchor: 5 drivers in B2B marketing
Industry specifics that matter because they affect your customers, from Chaitanya Prakash.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/the-anchor-5-drivers-in-b2b-marketing/


Debrief: Vodafone's pug returns. And shines
The ad works as nicely as all of the previous Vodafone pug commercials. The animal brings in a great deal of freshness and simplicity into the communication.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/debrief-vodafones-pug-returns-and-shines/


How the media covered 10 years of Gujarat riots
In Freaking News, which will now appear every Tuesday and Friday, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/freaking-news-by-ranjona-banerji/

Stories on 7th February

Is cricket overpriced?
Given the Indian team's dismal on-field performance, questions have been asked on the efficacy of the game for advertisers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/is-cricket-overpriced/

Vijaydutt Shridhar: Passion for the printed word
Awarded the Padma Shri for Literature, former editor of Navbharat Vijaydutt Shridhar has devoted his life to the task of preserving India's history through the window of its print media. He tells MxMIndia that it's a labour of love, which is its own reward.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/vijaydutt-shridhar-passion-for-the-printed-word/

Mindshare Chennai bags media duties for SPR&RG Constructions
The mandate involves handling the media strategy as well as planning and buying across all mediums.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/mindshare-chennai-bags-media-duties-for-sprrg-constructions/

Double-digit growth in Jan for consumer electronics, cars & lifestyle retail chains
Aggressive discount offers on the back of a recovering stock market and appreciating rupee have lured shoppers back to the main street
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/double-digit-growth-in-jan-for-consumer-electronics-cars-lifestyle-retail-chains/

Ready for the digital revolution: Vivek Khanna
Mint's publisher Vivek Khanna on the success and future plans of the pint-sized business paper.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/ready-for-the-digital-revolution-vivek-khanna/

Reliance Broadcast Network to distribute Bloomberg UTV
The channel will now be available on top DTH platforms like Reliance Digitial TV, Tata Sky, Videocon, Airtel, Dish TV
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/reliance-broadcast-network-to-distribute-bloomberg-utv/

One Alliance & Neo renew arrangement
NEO Cricket and NEO Sports to further strengthen The One Alliance bouquet.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/one-alliance-neo-renew-arrangement/

"No Paid News" in Dainik Bhaskar
The campaign, promising not to carry paid news during elections, was appreciated by the readers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/no-paid-news-in-dainik-bhaskar/

Leadership makes us tough, with ourselves first: DNA
The DNA's journalistic bible called the Code of ethics unfurled recently is about DNA's journalistic values and guiding principles
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/leadership-makes-us-tough-with-ourselves-first-dna/

Industry bigwigs share insights with students at Ignite!
Ignite! Is being held from February 6 to 11 between 10am to 4pm at the Centre for Management campus in Bandra.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/industry-bigwigs-share-insights-with-students-at-ignite/

The Anchor: 5 reasons advertisers should bet on new sports that appeal to Gen Y
The youth consume more of global sporting action which is not cricket, and advertising with these sports will also help brands stand out, says Darshan M.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/the-anchor-5-reasons-advertisers-should-bet-on-new-sports-that-appeal-to-gen-y/

Debrief: Thomas Cook: Forced humour
I like the strategy. But the commercials try hard to be funny; they are executed quite shoddily and end up becoming a bit irritating.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/debrief-thomas-cook-forced-humour/

Yuvraj cancer news first lead?
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/yuvraj-cancer-news-first-lead/

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/

Stories on 11th January

Focus on making SMG India a human experience company : John Sheehy
Starcom Mediavest president - global operations is upbeat about his new A team in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/john-sheehy-our-best-performance-was-in-the-past-3-years/

N Ram to call it a day at Hindu
N Ram, editor-in-chief at the Hindu group of publications has relinquished office. His last day at work: January 19.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/n-ram-to-call-it-a-day-at-hindu/

Law & Kenneth bags eBay's creative account
A source close to the development confirmed that the annual media spends for the year would be around Rs35 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/law-kenneth-wins-ebays-creative-pitch/

Rahul Thappa is back @ Mindshare
Mr Thappa, who recently left Mail Today, will be working at Mindshare as Leader - Client Leadership, South Asia.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/rahul-thappa-joins-mindshare-again/

BIG CBS goes balle-balle with Spark Punjabi
Reliance Broadcast Network and CBS Studios International complement JV portfolio with dedicated international Punjabi channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/big-cbs-marks-regional-tv-foray-with-spark-punjabi/

Inext, the youth-centric newspaper launches its website
Inext had an expansive campaign, with radio, digital and print initiatives, to promote their newly launched site
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/inext-the-youth-centric-newspaper-launches-its-website/

Dog days for pet mags
Even though the pet parenting fad in India is growing, the pet magazine market is dismal.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/dog-days-for-pet-magazines-going-to-the-dogs/

Gouri Dange: TV, that exhausting hyper child
Does my watching television as leisure activity signal my lack of intelligence or did the telly reach out and extinguish my intelligence?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/naming-no-names-tv-that-exhausting-hyper-child/

Asha Bhosle, Babul Supriyo enthral at Prabhat Khabar event
The gala evening in Ranchi had approximately 40,000 passionate music lovers, besides 4,000 army officials, experience a thrilling performance.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/asha-bhosle-babul-supriyo-enthral-at-prabhat-khabar-event/

Who controls the remote? Ormax Media study released
The report has captured the gender and the age profiling of the remote in-charge for different one-hour slots, from 7pm to 11pm, on both weekdays and weekends.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/who-controls-the-remote-ormax-media-study-released/

Jet Airways unveils innovative airplane wrap for Nokia Lumia
The plane is branded entirely with the Nokia Lumia colours, and also features the names of Nokia employees responsible for the marketing initiative.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/jet-airways-unveils-innovative-airplane-wrap-for-nokia-lumia/

Airtel's HFZ online campaign enters next phase
Within two days of launch, the new HFZ videos garnered over 1.5 lakh views and tremendous positive word-of-mouth on social networks.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/airtels-hfz-online-campaign-enters-next-phase/

The Anchor:  6 things an agency must keep in mind when pitching for a brand
It's not about coming first in class. It's about being the best and the most loved in the batch, says Mahesh Chauhan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-mahesh-chauhan-on-6-things-for-an-agency-to-keep-in-mind-when-pitching-for-a-brand/

Anil Thakraney: Buck up, lazy HR!
HR personnel aren’t being held accountable in organizations, and perhaps this is what leads to their laidback behaviour.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/hard-knocks-buck-up-lazy-hr/

Freaking News: Much ado as Sen does a Katju
Ranjona Banerji reviews the content on news television and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/much-ado-as-sen-does-a-katju/

Stories on 5th January

Journo-authors: Telling a story, both ways
Writing a book while dealing with the day job of being a journalist isn't an easy task, but those who persevere are reaping the fruit of their labour.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/journo-authors-telling-a-story-both-ways/

Goafest 2012 to be held on April 19-21
Much-awaited advertising and awards festival will be held at the same venue as last year.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/goafest-2012-to-be-held-on-april-19-21/

Vipin Dhyani: We create ads that our TG appreciates
Vipin Dhyani, founder, Chief Creative Director, Thoughtshop Advertising on the agency, its USP and future plans.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/vipin-dhyani-we-create-ads-that-our-tg-appreciates/

New English daily in Pune from Aaj ka Anand group
While Aaj ka Anand will own the newspaper, the content will belong to Media Next. The application for the newspaper is currently being processed.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/aaj-ka-anand-and-media-next-to-launch-english-daily-in-pune/

Recent deals point to consolidation in media, say experts
Industry executives and experts believe the consolidation trend will pick up momentum in 2012, separating the men from the boys in this highly splintered sector that is being increasingly hobbled by cost pressures and revenue challenges in a slowing economy.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/recent-media-deals-point-to-consolidation-in-the-industry-say-experts/

Den, Hathway join hands to sell set-top boxes
Cable TV companies Den Networks and Hathway Cable & Datacom will launch a joint campaign beginning with Delhi this weekend, informing consumers about the need to install set-top boxes by June 30.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/den-networks-hathway-join-hands-for-set-top-box-campaign/

Airtel's HFZ campaign goes viral
Online viewers of the new HFZ videos can earn points on the leaderboard and upload their own video to stand a chance to win gadgets or a trip to Spain.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/airtels-hfz-campaign-goes-viral/

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards to honour India Inc
The awards will salute the business leaders whose relentless pursuit of excellence fuelledIndia’s journey to the forefront of the world economy.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ndtv-profit-business-leadership-awards-to-honour-india-inc/

The Anchor: 6 tips to be productive working out of home
One needs to understand that your work takes time and effort and the sacred space, since it brings you the satisfaction of seeing your efforts pay off says Jaisurya Das.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-jaisurya-das%E2%80%99-6-tips-to-be-productive-working-out-of-home/

Debrief: Pepsodent G: WTF, G??
SRK and Pepsodent - not working, G. Ra.One was more happening!.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/debrief-pepsodent-g-wtf-g/