Stories on 21st Jan '15

Meet the Pitchfork Partners
Q&A with PR industry veteran Sunil Gautam and former MSLGroup CEO Jaideep Shergill on their all-new consultancy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/meet-the-pitchfork-partners/

Ronnie Screwvala returns to media with digital foray, with B Sai Kumar as MD, Ajay Chacko as CEO
In its first phase, the venture aims at launching multi-genre, multi-lingual content across video, audio, text and other traditional and 'new age' art forms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/ronnie-screwvala-returns-to-media-with-digital-foray-with-b-sai-kumar-as-md-ajay-chacko-as-ceo/

Snapdeal.com, DEN unveil TV Commerce channel
DEN Snapdeal-TV Shop will bring best of Snapdeal.com products to television audiences at home
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/snapdeal-com-den-unveil-tv-commerce-channel/

In a first in India, Twitter acquires ZipDial
ZipDial has built a mobile platform that lets people follow and engage with content across all interfaces
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/in-a-first-in-india-twitter-acquires-zipdial/

Sanjeev Kotnala: It's now for Industry to leverage Phase-III auctions
Phase III auction and real listenership data may help the industry in non-metro centres, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/sanjeev-kotnala-its-now-for-industry-to-leverage-phase-iii-auctions/

Lowe Lintas Bangalore wins Urban Ladder business
Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/lowe-lintas-bangalore-wins-urban-ladder-business/

CNN-IBN announces 9th edition of Indian of the Year
The voting for ‘Indian of the Year - Popular Choice' is open only on Facebook
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/cnn-ibn-announces-9th-edition-of-indian-of-the-year/

Interbrand India appoints Ashoo Advani as Associate Director, Brand Strategy
Ashoo will work closely with Ashish Mishra on the agency's robust client roster
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/interbrand-india-appoints-ashoo-advani-as-associate-director-brand-strategy/

InMobi 'pivots' to take on online Ad giants like Google, Acxiom, Experian directly
Mobile advertising network InMobi is all set to woo large enterprises with a new analytics service

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/inmobi-pivots-to-take-on-online-ad-giants-like-google-acxiom-experian-directly/

Stories on 29th May 14

Gyaan, awards & celebrations to kick off at Goafest 2014
The three-day celebration of advertising and media happens starts in Goa today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/gyaan-awards-celebrations-to-kick-off-at-goafest-2014/

Network18 loses Group CEO Sai Kumar, COO Ajay Chacko
Having worked with the group for over 14 years and propelled it to the status it enjoys today, Sai has been part of all key ventures of the group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/network18-loses-group-ceo-sai-kumar-coo-ajay-chacko/

Prashant Panday elevated as MD & CEO at ENIL
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) has elevated Prashant Panday to the post of Managing Director & CEO with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/prashant-panday-elevated-as-md-ceo-at-enil/

Pradeep Hejmadi to be Business Head, Zee TV
After nearly a decade a TAM and leading the crucial S-group, Praddy is expected to arm Zee with all the intelligence to be the numero uno Hindi GEC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/pradeep-hejmadi-to-be-business-head-zee-tv/

Rediffusion wins a big chunk of Videocon's ad account
Videocon has shifted a part of its advertising account to Rediffusion Y&R as it tries to reposition its telecom, mobile handset and flat panel TV business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/rediffusion-wins-a-big-chunk-of-videocons-ad-account/

CenturyPly leans on 'Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch' credo to deliver new proposition
The company has unveiled a new campaign with the underlying theme 'Idea: Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch'

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/centuryply-leans-on-khushiyon-ka-rangmanch-credo-to-deliver-new-proposition/

Stories on 15th May '13

Channels step up the battle on the dance floor
From stars to ordinary folks, the small screen is the battleground for the wars of the dance shows. And channels are putting their best foot forward
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/channels-step-up-the-battle-on-the-dance-floor/

TAM appoints top cop to guard its homes
TAM has fortified its TV Panel Home Security Process by setting up a dedicated vigilance desk, and has appointed a President's Medal awardee and veteran in vigilance, investigation and crime detection to head it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/tam-appoints-top-cop-to-guard-its-homes/

Madison Media wins Maxx Mobiles AOR
Madison Media has just acquired the Maxx Mobiles account, which will be handled by Madison Media Sigma in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/madison-media-wins-maxx-mobiles-aor/

Indians love their mobile phones more than TV: InMobi report
Indian mobile web users spend an average 2.25 hours a day using their mobile device, shows the survey by InMobi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/indians-love-their-mobile-phones-more-than-tv-inmobi-report/

Ogilvy Mumbai wins creative duties for Home Centre, Middle East & Africa
The win was a result of a multi-agency pitch that saw the participation of several creative agencies from India. Earlier the creative duties were handled by a local agency in the UAE
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ogilvy-mumbai-wins-creative-duties-for-home-centre-middle-east-africa/

Havas Media Group acquires data analytics consultancy ElisaDBI
ElisaDBI specializes in converting data into client focused intelligence through the application of analytics and as well as offering conversion optimization, web analytics and training
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/havas-media-group-acquires-data-analytics-consultancy-elisadbi/

Ajay Chacko is now COO @ Network18
This appointment is aligned with the group’s plan to strengthen its central management structure aimed at accelerating growth and furthering synergies between businesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ajay-chacko-is-now-coo-network18/

Razorfish gets Taproot's Manan Mehta to launch India biz
Mr Mehta joins as Head of Business - India and Senior Vice President at technology-led digital company Razorfish
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/razorfish-reels-in-taproots-manan-mehta-to-launch-india-biz/

Anil Thakraney: Media should highlight Kashmiri achievers
The Gujarati tourists are back, and so are the Bollywood filmmakers. However, we are very aware that all it shall take is another massive terror strike to move things back to square one, Kashmir is such a fragile state

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/anil-thakraney-media-should-highlight-kashmiri-achievers/

Stories on 10th Oct '12

History TV18 @ 1: Factual, eclectic, successful
Niche channel History TV18 completes a year of redefining the factual entertainment genre
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/history-tv18-1-factual-eclectic-successful/

CVL Srinivas to join GroupM as South Asia CEO
He will join GroupM early in 2013 to succeed Vikram Sakhuja as GroupM South Asia CEO after quitting Starcom Mediavest yesterday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/cvl-srinivas-to-join-groupm-as-south-asia-ceo/

... and Mallikarjunadas CR will head Starcom MediaVest in India
Starcom MediaVest India has announced CEO Mallikarjunadas CR will assume full responsibility for running the agency in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/and-mallikarjunadas-cr-will-head-starcom-mediavest-in-india/

Interest in KBC is greater than IPL: MEC
The online study reveals consumer interest, media consumption and attitudes towards partnership platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/interest-in-kbc-is-greater-than-ipl-mec/

Young Track by Samyak Chakrabarty | Why SEC data doesn't reflect youth behaviour effectively
Samyak Chakrabarty explains why standard socio-economic classifications aren't always accurate while understanding Indian youth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/young-track-classifying-the-young-buyer/

Adwallz adds 6 new accounts to portfolio
Wall painting advertising solution agency Adwallz has recently bagged six new accounts, taking its total number of clients to nearly 50
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/adwallz-adds-6-new-accounts-to-portfolio/

Jaldi 5 with Zafar Rais: Likes mean nothing
Zafar Rais, Founder and CEO, MindShift Interactive gives a peek into how the social media works for and more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/jaldi-5-with-zafar-rais-likes-mean-nothing/

BBC Good Food India launches kitchen-studio
BBC Good Food has launched its own kitchen-studio, where recipes and techniques will be developed and tested
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/bbc-good-food-india-launches-kitchen-studio/

The Anchor: 5 trends to watch out for in the online travel portal space
Arun Athiappan explains why online travel is much more than bookings and reservations - it's an ecosystem by itself
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/the-anchor-5-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-the-online-travel-portal-space/

Anil Thakraney: Bigg Boss: Same chhe!
One thing the channel, Colors, will struggle with is this: Having moved the show to the 9pm slot, they will have to walk the ugliness line very carefully, and be ready to censor out a whole lot of goodies. Else, they will come under the scanner of the morality brigade
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/anil-thakraney-bigg-boss-same-chhe/

Signposts... October 10
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/signposts-october-10

Stories on 4th Oct '12

India out, advertisers still in!
India may be out of the T20 Cricket World Cup, but advertisers continue to cheer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/india-out-advertisers-still-in/

Jaldi 5 with Suresh Nimbalkar: Print is not declining
Suresh Nimbalkar, Senior Vice President, Hansa Research on sliding readership reflected in the IRS numbers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/jaldi-5-with-suresh-nimbalkar-print-is-not-declining/

Hungama.com has Intel inside
Intel Capital has announced 10 investments at its Intel Capital Global Summit, with $40 million pledged in new investments to help innovative companies. The amount invested in Hungama.com has not been disclosed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/hungama-com-has-intel-inside/


Week #39: Star Plus ahead as T20 hits HGECs
According to the recent ratings, Star Plus and Colors steer ahead. Star Cricket scores 4.5 for India-England match
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/week-39-star-plus-ahead-as-t20-hits-hgecs/


Shailesh Kapoor: Is Appointment Viewing a myth?
Appointment viewership is the acid test for any programme, says Shailesh Kapoor in his weekly column, TV Trail
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/week-39-star-plus-ahead-as-t20-hits-hgecs/


Paritosh Joshi: Of Marketing & Participative Curation
Consumers are no longer quiescent bovines who will passively feed on whatever the brandowner masters of the universe place before them, notes Paritosh Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/paritosh-joshi-of-marketing-participative-curation/


Bipin Pandit is now COO of Ad Club
The Advertising Club, at its managing committee meeting following the AGM, unanimously decided to promote Bipin R Pandit as the chief operating officer of the club
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/bipin-pandit-is-now-coo-of-ad-club/


Devika Dayal is National Revenue Head, A+E Networks |TV18
A+E Networks|TV18 has announced the elevation of Devika Dayal, Senior Vice-President, to National Revenue Head with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/devika-dayal-is-national-revenue-head-ae-networks-tv18/


Reliance Big Magic enters US market
Reliance Broadcast Network's 'Big Magic International' has entered the United States, close on the heels of its launch in Canada, as part of its expansion and growth strategy. Dish Network is its exclusive distribution partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/reliance-big-magic-enters-us-market/


Guinness recognises Divya Bhaskar's 'Gandhi Jayanti' record
Divya Bhaskar creates history for 'The Largest Gathering of people dressed as Gandhi' on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/guinness-recognises-divya-bhaskars-gandhi-jayanti-record/


MTS launches mAD to break mobile ad clutter
Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL)has launched a service pioneered by MTS, aptly called "MTS mAd". The service provides leading brands a clutter-breaking means to engage with customers on a one-to-one basis
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/mts-launches-mad-to-break-mobile-ad-clutter/


Cisco appoints Anil Bhasin to lead services business in India
Cisco has appointed Anil Bhasin to lead its Services division in India and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/cisco-appoints-anil-bhasin-to-lead-services-business-in-india/

Mindshift Interactive extends its arm to research
Mindshift Interactive has launched their research arm MindShift Metrics, which will decode the vast amount of data available over the internet, and share findings leading to insights, resulting in forming a strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/mindshift-interactive-extends-its-arm-to-research/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why premium online video streaming is the next big thing in India
The age of TV may not be imminent yet, but the internet is a strong rival - and quality online streaming content is a big reason
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-premium-online-video-streaming-is-the-next-big-thing-in-india/


Debrief: Havells Wires: Lacks spark
Extremely disappointed with this effort. It’s a straightforward, boring, problem/solution ad, with none of the famous Havells magic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/debrief-havells-wires-lacks-spark/

Ranjona Banerji: Can we have more analyses as they did post-Romney-Obama debate
Our news television often wastes too much time allowing politicians to fight with each other on panels, rues Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/ranjona-banerji-can-we-have-more-analyses-as-they-did-post-romney-obama-debate/

Signposts... October 4
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/signposts-october-4/

Stories on 18th November

TV-wallahs eager for digital wave

The government’s push means opportunity for all stakeholders – broadcasters, distribution platforms including cable & DTH companies and MSOs

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tv-wallahs-eager-for-digital-wave/

Ten years of Big shopping

Big Bazaar completes a decade of service to the aam janta

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ten-years-of-big-shopping/

New music world under the scanner at Nokia seminar

Nokia Music Connects: Piracy across the globe will fall, says Sandip Biswas.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/new-music-world-under-the-scanner-at-nokia-seminar/

Firstpost.com gets its readers to play chess with the Grandmaster

Network18’s Firstpost.com has launched an online chess championship for its readers. This fortnightly event will see Vishwanathan Anand share some of his real-life chessboard experiences with online participants as a part of ‘Firstpost Battleboard.’

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/firstpost-com-gets-its-readers-to-play-chess-with-the-grandmaster/

MxMIndia-partnered ‘Paid News’ seminar today

MxMIndia partners ‘Paid News’ event to be held on November 18 in Mumbai with a film screening followed by a panel discussion.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mxmindia-partnered-%E2%80%98paid-news%E2%80%99-seminar-today/

Yummy launch event for BBC Good Food

A celebration of fine food, appropriate for the magazine’s content mix, has been planned for the November 19 event in New Delhi.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/yummy-launch-event-for-bbc-good-food/

Proximity India hires Punit Singh to lead Digital Technology

Punit Singh joins Proximity as AVP, Digital Technology. He will report to Ranjeev Vij VP, Head – Proximity India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/proximity-india-hires-punit-singh-to-lead-digital-technology/

Obdurate Katju sparks walkout by INS members in Press Council meet

Walkout in Press Council meet as Chairman Katju refuses to withdraw remarks.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/obdurate-katju-sparks-ins-walkout/

Benetton's shock treatment works, say creatives

Benetton tried to spread an anti-hate message with its campaign showing public figures, including the Pope, locking lips. Unfortunately it backfired and drew the Vatican’s anger instead. What does the industry have to say about the fiasco?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/benetton-%E2%80%93-the-kiss-that-didn%E2%80%99t-work/

The Anchor: 7 pieces of jargon creative types love

Words, phrases, acronyms and scenarios that the creative department knows only too well. And probably wouldn’t want to do without.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-7-pieces-of-jargon-creative-types-love/

Hard Knocks: Exposing the big daddies of corruption

If we really want to make a difference, we need to go after the big fish. Exposing the big daddies of corruption will make the real difference, as the 2G scandal has shown.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-exposing-the-big-daddies-of-corruption/

Zee pumps in $250mn for wellness content

Earmarked for Development, Production, Co-Production and Acquisition of High Quality, Multimedia Health and Wellness Programming

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/zee-pumps-in-250mn-for-wellness-content/

Elvis Sequeira quits Cheil

Elvis Sequeira, the NCD of Cheil Worldwide Southwest Asia, has left.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/elvis-sequeira-quits-cheil/

Speed up review process, ASCI told

ASCI gets pat on the back, but ministers have also urged it to speed up review and compliance processes in advertising content.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/speed-up-review-process-asci-told/