Stories on 16th Mar '17

JWT wings big at Olive Crown
The awards acknowledged work and individuals for driving the message of sustainability or 'green advertising'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100808

Siddhartha Mukherjee: TV broadcasters must start taking Thought Leadership seriously!
Till few years back, one would never imagine that TV Broadcast, of all the other sectors in flux, would be one of the torchbearers of a 'Thought Leadership' initiative, writesSiddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100803

Nandini Dias on Festival of Media Asia 2017 jury
The Festival of Media Asia Awards (FOMA) 2017 will be held in Singapore on March 22, la
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100761

MullenLoweLintas Group elevates Arun Iyer & Raj Gupta
While Iyer will be Chairman & CCO, Raj Gupta has been appointed CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100764

LinEngage appoints Gagan Pal Singh Nagi as VP & Business Head
He would head the Gurugram office and report to Sriharsh Grandhe, Executive VP, who runs Lin Engage in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100758

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Bonding evenings = boozing sessions?!
Senior mediaperson and MxMIndia Contributing Editor Jaisurya Das responds to reader questions on professional and sometimes personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100796

Snapdeal promotes fashion offering in string of new TVCs
The commercials focus on characters who use fashion in pivotal moments of their life to transform and unbox undiscovered sides of themselves
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100757

Airtel girl back with new brand promise
The Airtel Girl and her friends will answer it in a brand new campaign, which went on air recently
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100755

AMFI goes multimedia to up MF awareness
Campaign wants investors to realize "Mutual Funds SahiHai"
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100759

ASCI's WhatsApp number marks one year of protecting consumer rights
The WhatsApp platform registers 200 million monthly active users in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100763

Stories on 19th Aug '15

It's Hindustan like never before for HUL
How CEO Sanjeev Mehta is ensuring the FMCG major counters regional competition by reorganising its army of marketers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/its-hindustan-like-never-before-for-hul/

Now, award for 'real advertising' from IAA
The winners will be picked by a high-powered jury chaired by Harish Manwani, chief operating officer of Unilever
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/now-award-for-real-advertising-from-iaa/

Brand consultant Santosh Desai picks up one-third stake in DY Works
The well-known brand consultancy's President - Alpana Parida will continue to lead agency while Future Brands remains majority stakeholder with 60 pc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/brand-consultant-santosh-desai-picks-up-one-third-stake-in-dy-works/

Lowe Lintas names Shayondeep Pal its Creative head in Delhi
Shayondeep Pal has been part of the creative team in Delhi for more than 6 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/lowe-lintas-names-shayondeep-pal-its-creative-head-in-delhi/

Sanjeev Kotnala: In a country full of rituals, we underplay impact of rituals in brand-building
For some unsaid reasons, Indian brands have stayed away from attempting to create rituals, rues Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/sanjeev-kotnala-in-a-country-full-of-rituals-we-underplay-impact-of-rituals-in-brand-building/

Zoom undertakes high-decibel promotional activity to promote channel
In addition, Zoom also put up over 200 hoardings across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore at prominent, high traffic zones and has activated a print campaign across 37 cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/zoom-undertakes-high-decibel-promotional-activity-to-promote-channel/

IAA Silver Jubilee Summit in Kochi announces speaker line-up
The event compares very favourably with Ad Asia in Jaipur & New Delhi, says Pradeep Guha, who was involved in both these mega events

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/iaa-silver-jubilee-summit-in-kochi-announces-speaker-line-up/

Stories on 25th Mar '15

From Amsterdam to Agra...
Some learnings from the 'I Am-sterdam' helped in the creation of branding of the city of the Taj, writes Jeroen van Erp, CCO & Partner, Fabrique
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/from-amsterdam-to-agra/

Liqvd Asia wins digital mandate for Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
The account will be handled out of LIQVD ASIA's Mumbai office. Indiabulls is an Indian conglomerate with its headquarters in Gurgaon & Corporate Office in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/liqvd-asia-wins-digital-mandate-for-indiabulls-housing-finance-limited/

Zee Entertainment launches Zee Hiburan in Indonesia
General Entertainment channel localized for the Indonesian audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/zee-entertainment-launches-zee-hiburan-in-indonesia/

AXN announces slew of programming initiatives for 2015
Weekends will witness the latest seasons of shows with fresh content airing closer to US dates
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/axn-announces-slew-of-programming-initiatives-for-2015/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Let's have a last date to withdrawn award entries
While omissions like not paying attention to the eligible date for awards is not right for an agency which marketers think has an eye for detail, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sanjeev-kotnala-lets-have-a-last-date-to-withdrawn-award-entries/

FreeCharge unveils campaign announcing new offer with Ola Cabs
Through their offer in partnership with Ola Cabs, consumers can avail free Ola cab rides on recharge of Rs 50 or more on prepaid and postpaid numbers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/freecharge-unveils-campaign-announcing-new-offer-with-ola-cabs/

Stories on 15th Dec 14

Two better than One?
Does endorsement from multiple celebrities at the same time help a brand? Like how TAG Heuer has roped in Ranbir Kapoor in addition to Shah Rukh Khan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/two-better-than-one/

Dhunji Wadia to take charge of Rediff, will continue to be on top of Everest too
Rediffusion Y&R has announced that Dhunji Wadia will be President of the agency. He will continue in his role as President of Everest Brand Solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/dhunji-wadia-to-take-charge-of-rediff-will-continue-to-be-on-top-of-everest-too/

Zee refreshes look, adopts core proposition of 'Har Lamha Nayi Ummeed'
The channel has brought on board music composers Salim Sulaiman to compose an upbeat and memorable audio composition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/zee-refreshes-look-adopts-core-proposition-of-har-lamha-nayi-ummeed/

RK Arora joins News Nation as CEO
He will spearhead overall responsibility of strategic and operational management of the News Nation Network and will oversee the group's portfolio of assets spanning news broadcasting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/rk-arora-joins-news-nation-as-ceo/

MEC, FreeCharge explore new smart messaging platform
1,00,000 consumers across, Mumbai, Bangalore & Pune will receive a message, which will play the FreeCharge video directly without requiring the consumer to click on a link
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/mec-freecharge-explore-new-smart-messaging-platform/

Lowe Lintas unveils another marriage-centered campaign for Tanishq
The campaign revolves around the core idea of 'Whatever be the wedding, we are ready'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/lowe-lintas-unveils-another-marriage-centered-campaign-for-tanishq/

Effies 2014 receives highest number of entries ever
The event made a modest beginning with 53 entries in the year 2001 and now in its 14th year it has received the highest number of entries at 465
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/effies-2014-receives-highest-number-of-entries-ever/

Amith Prabhu: What to do when hit by a Reputation Crisis
Here's an eight-step guide to dealing with a crisis with maturity: Be Alert, Admit mistake, Apologise genuinely, Act fair, shun Arrogance, Advertise remedies, Accept criticism, Allow questions

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/amith-prabhu-what-to-do-when-hit-by-a-reputation-crisis/

Stories on 21st Oct 14

Leaning into change: Lindsay Pattison
As she gets into the shoes of Global CEO at the GroupM agency Maxus, we catch her for a quick Q&A
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/leaning-into-change-lindsay-pattison/

PepsiCo India's 7-plus-min #GharWaliDiwali film brings joy, sobs
The heart-warming film has directed by Vikramaditya Motwane of Udaan fame and features National Awardwinning actress Geetanjali Thapa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/pepsico-indias-7-plus-min-gharwalidiwali-film-brings-joy-sobs/

TEDxGateway conf in Mumbai on November 2
The fifth edition of TEDxGateway in Mumbai will happen in Mumbai on November 2. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/tedxgateway-conf-in-mumbai-on-november-2/

This Diwali, Godrej crafts a plan to hit cockroaches
Lowe Lintas's sequel campaign for Hit Anti Roach Gel urges consumers to 'Just count to 20'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/this-diwali-godrej-crafts-a-plan-to-hit-cockroaches/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men - Rajat Sharma and Harish Shriyan
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Rajat Sharma and Harish Shriyan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-rajat-sharma-and-harish-shriyan/

Stories on 22nd May 14

Starry night for creatives
The India leg of the 12th edition of the annual Portfolio Night happened last evening in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/starry-night-for-creatives/

Sai Nagesh joins Laqshya Advertising as CEO
Laqshya Advertising is the latest venture from the Group and is being set up as a New-age advertising agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/sai-nagesh-joins-laqshya-advertising-as-ceo/

Sony SIX urges fans to 'Live the Magic'
Sony SIX has exclusively brought on board Bollywood star John Abraham to leverage the build-up to the big extravaganza
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/sony-six-urges-fans-to-live-the-magic/

mCordis' Paul Barney to speak at IAA webinar series today
Paul Berney, Co-Founder & Managing Partner EMEA of mCordis to speak on World Goes Digital

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/mcordis-paul-barney-to-speak-at-iaa-webinar-series-today/