Stories on 27th Jan '14

Why (& How) Reliance Retail is expanding in a slow market
Averaging five new stores every six days, the Rs 10,800 cr subsidiary of Reliance Industries is inching towards profitablity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/why-how-reliance-retail-is-expanding-in-a-slow-market/

Padma Shri for Sakal chairman Pratap Pawar
The Sakal Media Group chairman is among the 127 Padma Awardees for 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/padma-shri-for-sakal-chairman-pratap-pawar/

News18.com launched aggregating ETV’s news
It will draw on the local newsgathering expertise of the ETV network of news channels whose Hindi services cover seven states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/news18-com-launched-aggregating-etv%e2%80%99s-news/

Indian consumers spend up to 187% more on brands they follow online: Waggener Edstrom
According to a Waggener Edstrom  study, a staggering 97 percent of those survey said they follow their favourite brands on social channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/indian-consumers-spend-up-to-187-more-on-brands-they-follow-online-waggener-edstrom/

It's official. Sunil Lulla is now Prez-Corp Devpt, as MK Anand to join as MD & CEO, Times TV
In his new role, Mr Lulla will be working closely with Vineet Jain, Managing Director, BCCL Group and Satyan Gajwani, Chief Executive Officer, Times Internet Ltd overseeing a number of group initiatives in the areas of sports, music, international events and more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/it%e2%80%99s-official-sunil-lulla-is-now-prez-corp-devpt-as-mk-anand-to-join-as-md-ceo-times-tv/

Madison PR starts 2014 with 20 new clients
Madison Public Relations scores high with 20 new clients in Jan 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/madison-pr-starts-2014-with-20-new-clients/

Amith Prabhu: The PR professional-Journalist changing equation
Amith Prabhu offers ideas on how PR professionals focusing on media relations can improve their relations with journalists
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/amith-prabhu-the-pr-professional-journalist-changing-equation/

Reviewing the Reviews: 1.5 to 3.5 stars for Jai Ho
Nonsense seemed to be the tone of every review with all critics well aware that Jai Ho is  the kind of film that exists in its own intellect-proof universe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/reviewing-the-reviews-1-5-to-3-5-stars-for-jai-ho/

NewsX kicks off show where guests will grill host MJ Akbar
Each week, guests will question, argue, give his opinion and probe host MJ Akbar on a topic of national significance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/newsx-kicks-off-show-where-guests-will-grill-host-mj-akbar/

Sony Six to air 2014 Six Nations Rugby
MSM’s sports channel will air the 45-day rugby tournament being played by England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy and France
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/sony-six-to-air-2014-six-nations-rugby/

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/