Stories on 22nd Dec 14

Get set for the Mediaah! Dubious Achievement Awards 2014
Inviting entries for the 'dubious' awards which will be 'presented' on MxMIndia on December 31
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/get-set-for-the-mediaah-dubious-achievement-awards-2014/

Reliance Retail to start online sales of smartphones, laptops and televisions
Reliance Retail will focus on customer experience, installation and service support through its inhouse service network, Reliance resQ, to woo online customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/reliance-retail-to-start-online-sales-of-smartphones-laptops-and-televisions/

Disney launches new reality-based content to target kids and young parents
The company is targeting people in the age group of 4-34, with an eye on expanding advertisers’ base and revenue
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/disney-launches-new-reality-based-content-to-target-kids-and-young-parents/

Airtel launches 'WynkMusic' TVC campaign
Wynk Music is a carrier agnostic music application for mobile that offers an integrated mobile music experience with full track audio streaming, cache downloads, etc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/airtel-launches-wynkmusic-tvc-campaign/

Ajit Thakur quits Life OK, may get into a film studio
Although there is no official intimation, it is reliably learnt that Mr Thakur was joining a movie studio at a senior position
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ajit-thakur-quits-life-ok-may-get-into-a-film-studio/

RAM ratings for Week 49
RAM numbers for Week 49 - that's November 30 to December 6, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ram-ratings-for-week-4%e2%80%8b9-2/

Amith Prabhu: A book to remember because the PRactice of PR in India has so few
Aptly titled PRactice what you PReach, Vikram Kharvi's book is a peek into the intriguing world of public relations by a young professional who has worked both in-house and in a consultancy

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/amith-prabhu-a-book-to-remember-because-the-practice-of-pr-in-india-has-so-few/

Stories on 15th May 14

It's Raining Revenues on Results Day
As the world gets set for the outcome of the General Elections, news channels are making hay + What to expect on MxM tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/its-raining-revenue-on-results-day/

Lowe Lintas & Partners' digital division - LinTeractive, relaunched
LinTeractive will add a layer of brand and consumer engagement expertise on top of the usual capabilities offered by most digital agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/lowe-lintas-partners-digital-division-linteractive-relaunched/

As UTV Stars goes Bindass, 80+ staff laid off
Around 80 employees are currently serving a month's notice and will be given salaries for three months' towards their full-and-final settlement
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/as-utv-stars-goes-bindass-80-staff-laid-off/

Now, Life OK inks pact with Reliance Broadcast for film & TV awards
To be held every month, Life OK Now Awards will recognize and honour talent from the previous month in a glitzy awards ceremony
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/life-ok-now-awards-to-celebrate-excellence-in-films-television/

IAMAI unveils digital agenda for new government
IAMAI has prepared a 100-day Internet agenda for the new government, given the importance of this medium to India's future and efforts to ensure good governance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/iamai-unveils-digital-agenda-for-new-government/

Stories on 26th Dec '13

2013: Year of Shame (Part 2)
Presenting the second of our two-part review of the year that's coming to an end in a few days
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/2013-year-of-shame-part-2/

The Great CEO Churn: 16 CEOs from FMCG, auto & telcos switched jobs in 2013!
Volatile market conditions, demanding stakeholders and in some cases, poor performance, force CEO churn in consumer-facing companies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/the-great-ceo-churn-16-ceos-from-fmcg-auto-telcos-switched-jobs-in-2013/

Return of dotcom boom, small e-com cos spend big on TV advtg
It's not just big brands which have been spending money on television, small online retailers are spending humongous marketing dollars on extremely expensive TV advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/return-of-dotcom-boom-small-e-com-cos-spend-big-on-tv-advtg/

Life OK bags telecast and title rights for Screen awards
Star India's just-turned-two second GEC "takes a big leap" with the association with the 20th edition of the Screen Awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/life-ok-bags-telecast-and-title-rights-for-screen-awards/

Flipkart gets Elephant Design to create identity for 'flippd'
Flipkart India retained the Pune-based strategic design firm to design it's private label fashion brand 'flippd'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/life-ok-bags-telecast-and-title-rights-for-screen-awards/

MasterChef 2 winner is new FoodFood host
Chef Shipra Khanna's Deliciously Christmas and a slew of other shows are highlights of the food-and-lifestyle channel's line-up for the yearend

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/masterchef-2-winner-is-new-foodfood-host/

Stories on 18th Dec '13

Life OK will be #1 Hindi GEC in 18 months: Ajit Thakur
Upclose with the General Manager and Business Head of Star India’s second Hindi GEC which celebrates two years today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/life-ok-will-be-1-hindi-gec-in-18-months-ajit-thakur/

IPG Mediabrands' Initiative bags Reckitt Benckiser mandate in India
Initiative takes over from ZenithOptimedia as Reckitt Benckiser's media planning and buying partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ipg-mediabrands-initiative-bags-reckitt-benckiser-mandate-in-india/

Fogg clouds Axe effect, is new numero uno deo
Vini Cosmetics' Fogg deodorant topples Hindustan Lever's Axe to assume No 1 spot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/fogg-clouds-axe-effect-is-new-numero-uno-deo/

Envies 2013 | Industry's Envy. Ogilvy's Pride
And how the industry got together to salute the best from the best
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/envies-2013-industrys-envy-ogilvys-pride/

And the Envies winners were...
Take a look at the winning Envies 2013 ads
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/and-the-envies-winners-were/

Doordarshan-UNICEF celebrate 10 years of Navjyoti Awards
A joint venture of UNICEF and Doordashan Mumbai Kendra, the Navjyoti Awards aims to recognize initiatives taken by girls despite adverse circumstances
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/doordarshan-unicef-celebrate-10-years-of-navjyoti-awards/

Dainik Bhaskar returns with second edition of 'Brain Hunt'
The Dainik Bhaskar group has launched the nationwide Brain Hunt 2 challenge to stimulate and encourage the imagination of young minds
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/dainik-bhaskar-returns-with-second-edition-of-brain-hunt/

My FM announces Season II of Jiyo Dil Se Awards
There will be nine award categories: Education, Environment Conservation, Health & Sanitation, Public Service, Culture & Art, Sports, Women Welfare & Empowerment, Child Care & Development and Economic Development

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/my-fm-announces-season-ii-of-jiyo-dil-se-awards/