Stories on 13th May '13

MxM Mondays: Reality goes Regional... and how!
With KBC travelling to several Indian states and Bigg Boss following suit, regional adapts of popular Hindi shows seems to be a trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/mxm-mondays-reality-goes-regional-and-how/

Exclusive! Jaldi 5 with Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer Global, GroupM: There's no doubt mobile internet will be massive in India
As the Group M Chief Digital Officer begins his India visit, he address questions from MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/jaldi-5-with-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-of-groupm-global-theres-no-doubt-that-mobile-internet-will-be-massive-in-india/

Kyoorius launches awards with D&AD and IAA as partners, to be held at Design Yatra in Goa
The Kyoorius Awards have been launched in partnership with D&AD and the International Advertising Association - India Chapter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

Group M & Optimystix join hands for MashUp
Group M and Optimystix Entertainment launch MashUp, a specialized digital video-led brand solutions company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

We thrive on gossip and scandal: Ferzad Palia
Viacom18's English-focused music channel Vh1 has added one more reality show to its kitty - Scandalicious
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/we-thrive-on-gossip-and-scandal-ferzad-palia/

AdStrat: Bajaj: Cooling with comfort
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
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/adstrat-bajaj-cooling-with-comfort/

Anil Thakraney: Are crime shows helping criminals?
The HT story reports that because crime shows carefully deconstruct each incident (this is what makes these serials highly interesting), and present the minutest tricks used by cops in their pursuit of criminals, it's becoming difficult for the police to nab these guys
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/anil-thakraney-are-crime-shows-helping-criminals/

Links of the Day (May 13)
MxMIndia editors scan the web to bring you the top stories of the day (other than those on MxMIndia)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/links-of-the-day-may-13/

ASCI'S NAMS inititative bags Silver at EASA 2013
The Indian self-regulatory body has been honoured by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA)
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ascis-nams-inititative-bags-silver-at-easa-2013/

Stories on 26th Dec '12

Indo-Pak series: Another historic thrash-a-thon?
Will the India-Pakistan cricket series live up to expectations? Or will advertisers and punters be disappointed? MxMIndia asks industrywallahs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/indo-pak-series-another-historic-thrash-a-thon/

Anger Management, a big deal for Comedy Central
Ferzad Palia, Senior VP and GM - English Entertainment, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd talks to MxMIndia about Comedy Central's acquisition of Charlie Sheen starrer sitcom Anger Management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anger-management-a-big-deal-for-comedy-central/


Jaldi 5 with Asheesh Chatterjee: FM will grow five times
Asheesh Chatterjee, CFO, 92.7 Big FM is positive about Phase III of FM radio licensing and the new spectrum being freed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anger-management-a-big-deal-for-comedy-central/


Madison Media appoints Amit Duggal as Director Digital
Madison Media has announced the appointment of Amit Duggal as Digital Director to head its Delhi and Kolkata Digital business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/madison-media-appoints-amit-duggal-as-director-digital/


Hathway appoints Jagdish Kumar as MD and CEO
K. Jayaraman has been elevated to the post of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from December 21, 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hathway-appoints-jagdish-kumar-as-md-and-ceo/

Ranjona Banerji: Big Brother I&B
It's hardly the government's problem that TV channels sometimes display signs of immaturity or that coverage can get skewed or events magnified, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-big-brother-ib/

Debrief: Domino's: Pizza hai ya truth serum?
The 'truth serum' approach may work for a laboured seven-course Indian meal, but it doesn't for a fast food item
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-dominos-pizza-hai-ya-truth-serum/

The Anchor: 8 gifts that the Indian media sector could do with from Santa Claus
It was Christmas yesterday, and A N Chorrea brings you a list of gifts that the various media sectors (not including advertising) could do with from Santa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/8-gifts-that-indian-media-sectors-could-do-with-from-santa/

CNBC Awaaz honours industry best at Real Estate Awards
CNBC Awaaz in association with RR Kabel hosted the 'Real Estate Awards 2012' to recognize commendable merit of visionaries and professionals from the industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/cnbc-awaaz-honours-industry-best-at-real-estate-awards/

Stories on 1st September

G Krishnan moves on

He departs from TV Today Network after a long and productive stint of 16 years... what next for G Krishnan?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/g-krishnan-moves-on/

The PHD of growth

Pizza Hut Delivery (PHD), not just an adjunct of the main pizza brand but one which is positioned as a sub-brand of Pizza Hut, has been slowly but steadily increasing its footprint across India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/the-phd-of-growth/

High-end car brands cash in on innovation

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/high-end-car-brands-cash-in-on-innovation/

MSM pumps up the volume with new music channel

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/msm-pumps-up-the-volume-with-new-music-channel/

TN announces state-run cable TV channel

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/tn-announces-state-run-cable-tv-channel/

Fast company, any takers?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/fast-company-any-takers/

Sanofi turns to Facebook for flu prevention

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/sanofi-turns-to-facebook-for-flu-prevention/

India Shops Online is thrust of HomeShop18.com's new campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/%E2%80%98india-shops-online%E2%80%99-is-thrust-of-homeshop18-com%E2%80%99s-new-campaign/