Stories on 6th Apr '17

Goafest, again!
The three-day annual congregation of advertising, media and marketing professionals starts in Goa today
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101673

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: 5th 'P' in marketing - Paranoia - is missing in Arnab's rhetoric (+ Is HT Pune safe for employment?)
Senior mediaperson Jaisurya Das responds to questions from our readers and comments on affairs of the media like few others do
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101653

Pepsi unveils campaign celebrating global moments
Celebrates spontaneity by driving relevance with today's generation
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101651

Hakuhodo Percept appoints Sharad Mathur as SVP
Based out of Delhi, Mathur will be leading the Maruti Suzuki Relationship
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101650

Myntra launches campaign to promote the first season of 'Big Fashion Gig'
Launches TVCsto call attention to India's first ever online fashion event
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101652

Arun Viswanath appointed ECD at Percept/H
His core responsibilities include leading and fashioning agency’s key accounts creatively and adding new businesses to the agency portfolio
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101647

Godrej Yummiez propels its marketing initiatives through BTL activities
Brand Street India spearheads the dual purpose campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101646

Liva's latest campaign starring Kangana Ranaut creates stir
The film has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas and directed by Mikon Van Gastel
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101649

Idea Cellular extends partnership with Kings XI Punjab for the second year
Idea logo to feature on the back of the team jersey
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101598

Stories on 1st May '16

What they say about Budget 2016-17
Here's what a cross-section of industry persons said on the Union Budget from the M&E standpoint
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87096

NewsStand: And this is how various dailies displayed news on Arun Jaitley's third
How various Indian newspapers displayed the news on the Union Budget on their front pages
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87065

Ranjona Banerji: Lacklustre coverage of a lacklustre Budget
News channels have to start salivating and hyperventilating from the time we wake up and rush bleary-eyed to our TV screens to check if a leaf fluttered in the night and we missed it, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87093

Shailesh Amonkar quits Sakal, to set up new media ventures in India, US
Amonkar has put in his papers as Chief Operating Officer looking after new businesses after a four-year stint with the Pune-based multiple media group.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87063

Leo Burnett crafts new philosophy for HP Lubricants
Zindagi Chale Smooth is a human expression of the brand’s core offering
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87048

Bajaj Avenger promises a 'Feel like God' experience in new campaign
To be launched first on the digital platform, the integrated campaign borrows from the successful theme of 'Feel Like God' which made the Avenger a highly sought-after bike when it was launched more than a decade ago
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87052

Roopak Saluja on Global Effies 2016 jury
Top global marketers will judge the Global Effie competition this year in Singapore, São Paulo, New York and London
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=87049

The Partners appoints Anupam Yog as Strategy Director APAC
Anupam's hire is part of a growing team at The Partners Singapore who have added capabilities in digital branding and communications

http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=86982

Stories on 4th Feb '16

Mobile net users to be 371 mn by June '16
The IAMAI-IMRB report also notes that while urban users have grown 71% from 2014, the rural user-base is up 93%
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/mobile-internet-users-to-grow-to-371-mn-notes-iamai/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Is it offer discounts on bulk sales?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-is-it-offer-discounts-on-bulk-sales/

Dentsu Aegis Network launches DAN Women's Council
Chaired by Rajni Menon, Executive Vice President, Carat India, the Council will primarily focus on helping women reach their highest potential based on merit, facilitate a path for more women occupying leadership positions in the organization, provide an avenue for a structured mentoring process and create an environment which is safe and equal.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/dentsu-aegis-network-launches-dan-womens-council/

MSLGroup's Glenn Osaki appointed to Board of Advisors for USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations
A 29-year company veteran, Osaki now oversees MSL GROUP's Asia operations, which include 33 owned offices and 1,500 employees
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/mslgroups-glenn-osaki-appointed-to-board-of-advisors-for-usc-annenberg-center-for-public-relations/

B4U transitions global operations to Amagi's Cloudport broadcast platform
B4U Television Network has migrated all of its content assets previously hosted in legacy data centers to the cloud dittoTV unveils 'before TV' feature for viewers
Becomes First OTT service provider to offer content hours before TV telecast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/b4u-transitions-global-operations-to-amagis-cloudport-broadcast-platform/

Urban Ladder appoints Sanjay Gupta as Chief Marketing Officer
Sanjay is an alumni of Shri Ram College of Commerce and has a Master's in Business Administration from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/urban-ladder-appoints-sanjay-gupta-as-chief-marketing-officer/

'Music for a Cause' campaign wins at 2016 Asia Pacific Excellence awards
'Music for a Cause', includes a series of unique, participative musical events where people come together to indulge in their love for music, while contributing to a cause
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/music-for-a-cause-campaign-wins-at-2016-asia-pacific-excellence-awards/

Catch Hing plays to the 'tadka' tune in new TVC
The new Catch Hing Ka Tadka TVC captures an element of human behavior with the tagline - 'Ab India Lagaye Catch Hing Ka Tadka'

http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/02/catch-hing-plays-to-the-tadka-tune-in-new-tvc/

Stories on 23rd Dec '15

M&E Sector Outlook 2016 by Deloitte
The consulting firm presents its forecast for the year ahead, sans any numbers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/me-sector-outlook-2016-by-deloitte/

Ranjona Banerji: The incestuous world of politicians & political journalists
As the years go by and TV journalists set the standards, some time-honoured standards (such as they ever were) appear to be slipping, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ranjona-banerji-the-incestuous-world-of-politicians-political-journalists/

Dentsu Aegis launches The StoryLab in India, Sunil Kumaran joins as country head
TSL, which operates in 16 geographies including India, will work with brands to innovate their supply chain of storytelling and thereby help them invest in the most engaging and effective content solutions for their media ecosystem
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dentsu-aegis-launches-the-storylab-in-india-sunil-kumaran-joins-as-country-head/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Not Just a Silly Envelope
How tough was it to get it right with the samosa packaging for Indigo?. How could someone go wrong? Wrong or right is any way subjective. And that is for you to decide, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-not-just-a-silly-envelope/

Cadbury Bournville reintroduced in new avatar; unveils new campaign
Cadbury Bournville refreshes its pack design and launches a new 360-degree campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cadbury-bournville-reintroduced-in-new-avatar-unveils-new-campaign/

Sania Mirza appointed brand ambassador for Kesh King
After Juhi and ShrutiHaasan, Sania becomes the third celebrity to join the Kesh King club
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sania-mirza-appointed-brand-ambassador-for-kesh-king/

Madhukar Sabnavis to lead 'Mining for Insights' workshop in Mumbai
The event is scheduled for 21st January 2016 in Mumbai at AAAI's Training Centre at Lower Parel

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/madhukar-sabnavis-to-lead-mining-for-insights-workshop-in-mumbai/

Stories on 18th Nov '15

Save Print. Now!
Why print publishers must evangelise the medium, Sanjeev Kotnala writes as the two-day INMA South Asia conf takes off in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/save-print-now/

Leo Burnett promotes Saurabh Varma to CEO South Asia
Prior to his role as CEO of Leo Burnett India, Varma was the Chief Strategy Officer for Asia-Pacific where he oversaw all heads of strategy and planning directors in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/leo-burnett-promotes-saurabh-varma-to-ceo-south-asia/

Ogilvy celebrates its own at Envies 2015
As many as 150 entries from across Ogilvy's India offices vied for the 25 awards chosen by top creative professionals, none of them from Ogilvy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ogilvy-celebrates-its-own-at-envies-2015/

Nakul Chopra named Chairman of Goafest Organizing Committee
Other members include Ambi Parameswaran, Sam Balsara, Rana Barua, Ashish Bhasin, Jaideep Gandhi, CVL Srinivas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/nakul-chopra-named-chairman-of-goafest-organizing-committee/

Internet user base to zoom past 400 mn by Dec'15, notes study
The Internet usage among males has been growing at a rate of 50 per cent while it is growing at 46 per cent for female users
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/internet-user-base-to-zoom-past-400-mn-by-dec15-notes-study/

Siju Prabhakaran to head the Zee Tamil Business
Siju will report to Mr Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL, for the above role
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/siju-prabhakaran-to-head-the-zee-tamil-business/

Mint, MIT announce launch of EmTech
Mint announced the kick-off of this initiative by opening grounds for the Innovators under 35 -India competition

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mint-mit-announce-launch-of-emtech/

Stories on 19th Oct '15

Biggest ever Experiential Media buy as Dentsu Aegis acquires Fountainhead
DAN acquires Fountainhead Entertainment to further bossman Ashish Bhasin's quest to be #2 agency network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/biggest-ever-experiential-media-buy-as-dentsu-aegis-acquires-fountainhead/

TranServ appoints Happy Creative its creative agency
Move aimed towards revitalizing the brand ahead of the launch of its social multipurpose wallet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/transerv-appoints-happy-creative-its-creative-agency/

Little brings Bang in the Middle on board
Bang in the Middle has been brought on board to create the entire communication campaign for the brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/little-brings-bang-in-the-middle-on-board/

Concept PR wins multiple new biz mandates
Clients encompass genomics, sports, realty and BFSI
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/concept-pr-wins-multiple-new-biz-mandates/

RAM Ratings for Week 40 Sept 27-October 3, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 40 of 2015... that's September 27 to October 3, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/ram-ratings-for-week-40-sept-27-october-3-2015/

Amith Prabhu: Public Relations learnings from the week that was
The Sudheendra Kulkarni episode and the launch of Piyush Pandey’s memoirs are events from last week that that Public Relations is about common sense, clear purpose and creating stories, comments Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/amith-prabhu-public-relations-learnings-from-the-week-that-was/

Virtual Reality company "Digital Art VRe" unveiled
The new company will focus on creating immersive VR content and communication

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/virtual-reality-company-digital-art-vre-unveiled/

Stories on 15th Jul '15

Dark Clouds for IPL Sponsors?
All eyes on whether CSK and the Royals have new owners or are out of the tournament
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dark-clouds-for-ipl-sponsors/

Zee set to acquire Odia channel Sarthak TV
The acquisition shall be from current shareholders of Sarthak Entertainment Private Limited, subject to requisite regulatory approvals, as an all-cash deal at a consideration of maximum of Rs. 115 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/zee-set-to-acquire-odia-channel-sarthak-tv/

Sandipan Bhattacharyya joins Grey as CCO
Grey Group India has announced the appointment of Sandipan Bhattacharyya as its Chief Creative Officer effective August 1, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sandipan-bhattacharyya-joins-grey-as-cco/

Quikr unveils new brand identity
New logo reflects evolution of company's business and enhancement of users' experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/quikr-unveils-new-brand-identity/

Avian Media rejigs leadership team
Girish Balachandran appointed as Chief Strategy Officer, Neha Mehrotra and Shalmana Tendulkar as Regional Heads for Avian North & West respectively

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/avian-media-rejigs-leadership-team/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Do you have the Yellow Umbrella?

Only a person with much self-belied will carry a yellow umbrella to an interview, said Ashrafbhai in a conversation recalled by Sanjeev Kotnala

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sanjeev-kotnala-do-you-have-the-yellow-umbrella/

Epic channel introduces Twitter alarm for #Epicat10

The Twitter application was created as part of the EPIC Channel’s ongoing campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/zee-set-to-acquire-odia-channel-sarthak-tv/

Employment in India's App Economy to leap manifold by 2016

The study also uses existing data to estimate the size of India’s app economy at Rs. 1964 crores in 2016

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/employment-in-indias-app-economy-to-leap-manifold-by-2016/

Lowe Lintas Delhi wins creative mandate for flagship brands of Pernod Ricard India

As the creative partner, the agency would be handling the mandate of some of the leading brands marketed by Pernod Ricard India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/lowe-lintas-delhi-wins-creative-mandate-for-flagship-brands-of-pernod-ricard-india/

Stories on 3rd Jul '15

Are Reality Show Judges too Eager to Please?
It's become an industry in itself with the emphasis to perform (and hug!), writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/are-reality-show-judges-too-eager-to-please/

Maxus strengthens ?top deck with elevations
Maxus has elevated some of its key people strengthened the top management team
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/maxus-strengthens-%e2%80%8btop-deck-with-elevations/

Madison Media wins Media AOR of Shaadi.com
Earlier, the media buying duties for the brand were with Havas Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/madison-media-wins-media-aor-of-shaadi-com/

Ranjona Banerji: Does anyone remember what the Lalit Modi escapades are about any more?
The facts of Lalit Modi case - whatever they were - have long been lost. We jump from new allegation, revelation and expose night after night and have possibly gone so far from where we started that there seems to be no way back writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/ranjona-banerji-does-anyone-remember-what-the-lalit-modi-escapades-are-about-any-more/

Leo Burnett leans on 'Bhaag Bittoo Bhaag' for Limca
New campaign is aimed at increasing market share by positioning Limca as the ultimate thirst quencher
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/leo-burnett-leans-on-bhaag-bittoo-bhaag-narrative-for-limca/

Planet Fashion unveils its new brand identity
Plans to launch 300 new stores over next 3 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/planet-fashion-unveils-its-new-brand-identity/

Northpoint & Dentsu launch 6-month PG in OOH
Successful graduates of this program will be employed by Dentsu Aegis Network in India in Milestone Brandcom and Posterscope
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/northpoint-and-dentsu-launch-6-month-pg-career-program-in-ooh/

20:20 MSL wins multiple clients in H1 2015
The wins include handling brands of Marico, Dimension Data, Swift Key, Saavn LLC etc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/2020-msl-wins-multiple-clients-in-h1-2015/

Indiamart strengthens leadership team
To act as catalyst for catering to the needs of big companies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/indiamart-strengthens-leadership-team-with-new-appointments/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: My company has hired a new CEO who hasn't performed... and the owner doesn't listen
Stress is a lethal Trojan, writes Jaisurya Das as he responds to questions from our readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-my-company-has-hired-a-new-ceo-who-hasnt-performed-and-the-owner-doesnt-listen/

Weekend Extra!: From full-time Journalist to full-time Yoga/Fatema Rajkotwala
From discovering Yoga through Shavasana as Yoga Nidra as an iPad podcast to training to be a Yoga teacher, I've only learnt to respect this ancient wisdom more and more by the day, writes Fatema Rajkotwala

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/weekend-extra-from-full-time-journalist-to-full-time-yogafatema-rajkotwala/

Stories on 12th May '15

Pied Piper of DDB Mudra?
... where MudraMax President Mandeep Malhotra & many others get set to join former Group COO Pratap Bose in his proposed venture
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/pied-piper-of-ddb-mudra/

Jaisurya Das: Nothing wrong if great ideas are replicated
Jaisurya Das is back from a two-year sabbatical and was dismayed with an exchange of views on brands, core values and marketing ethics
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/jaisurya-das-nothing-wrong-if-great-ideas-are-replicated/

Ranjona Banerji: Non-stop Salman, as if everything else came to a standstill
The only good that came out of the overdose of Salman Khan on news channels was the realisation on how stupid Bollywood can sound when it speaks in one voice, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/ranjona-banerji-non-stop-salman-as-if-everything-else-came-to-a-standstill/

Rediffusion Y&R bags creative duties of Everest Building Solutions
Everest products are retailed in 6000 points across India and exported in high volumes to Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/rediffusion-yr-bags-creative-duties-of-everest-building-solutions/

Dentsu Aegis Network launches Amnet in India
AMNET will provide real-time insights through digital technology and big data gathering to help understand the consumers' on-line behaviour
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/dentsu-aegis-network-launches-amnet-in-india/

CNN-IBN appoints Anuradha Mathu Agrawal as National Revenue Head
Anuradha comes with 17 years of experience in sales, strategy and senior leadership
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/cnn-ibn-appoints-anuradha-mathu-agrawal-as-national-revenue-head/

News channels come together to form All India News Broadcasters Association
All India News Broadcasters association will also act as a unified body working in conjunction with the government and representing the views, issues and concerns of the broadcasting industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/news-channels-come-together-to-form-all-india-news-broadcasters-association/

Vishal Bhatnagar joins BBC as Sales Director
Vishal will lead the advertising sales teams across BBC Worldwide's three South Asia sales offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/vishal-joins-bbc-advertising-as-sales-director/

Stories on 27th Apr '15

Bracing yr Brand 4 Online Feedbk
It's not just about gripes and grouses. Your customers are providing invaluable feedback when they write about your brand on social media websites. Six tips from Faisal I Farooqui
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/bracing-yr-brand-4-online-feedbk/

Hindi movie consumption least impacted in IPL 8: TAM data
Even as some Hindi GECs lost viewership in Week 16 of TAM-measured viewership thanks to the ongoing IPL, that of the Bollywood movie channels hasn't as per information released by TAM Media Research given analysis conducted by S-Group, a strategic consulting arm of TAM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/hindi-movie-consumption-least-impacted-in-ipl-8-tam-data/

Be consistent, Stay relevant: Coca Cola's Venkatesh Kini
He pointed out that Marketing is one of the many things that needs to go hand in hand for a product to be a success
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/be-consistent-stay-relevant-coca-colas-venkatesh-kini/

Dentsu Aegis Media steals the show at Asian Customer Engagement Forum Awards 2015
While Dentsu Aegis Network's iProspect Communicate 2 was named the Most Admired Agency in 'digital marketing', Carat Media Services India/psLive was named the Most Admired Agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/dentsu-aegis-media-steals-the-show-at-asian-customer-engagement-forum-awards-2015/

Coffee & Conversations with Rahul Kishore: Week #5: Rahul Johri
In this edition of Coffee & Conversations, Rahul Kishore meets up with Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President & General Manager - South Asia & Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/coffee-conversations-with-rahul-kishore-week-5-rahul-johri/

Zee Classic unveils new positioning - 'Woh Zamaana, Kare Deewana'
The two brand films aimed at engaging the audiences to the most significant period in the evolution of Indian Cinema
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/zee-classic-unveils-new-positioning-woh-zamaana-kare-deewana/

Mediaah! Was Brand Equity unfair in damning Goafest?
Ironically, Goafest high priests may swear at Economic Times (and its glossy pull-out Brand Equity) for now, but they can't do without the paper when it comes to giving leads on important news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/mediaah-was-brand-equity-unfair-in-damning-goafest/

Amith Prabhu: Our biggest PR campaign would be a display of discipline
Our diversity is great but the one thing we are united by as a nation, is our indiscipline, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/amith-prabhu-our-biggest-pr-campaign-would-be-a-display-of-discipline/

Stories on 6th Feb '15

Very Premium. Very Alok Nanda
A Q&A with the adman, designer, experience design enthusiast and branding expert who is happy to not get into the mass space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/very-premium-very-alok-nanda/

Oh, Dilliwallon! Please go out and vote!!!
Yes, it's a holiday and the weather is just right to take that weekend off beyond the dry zone, but do that only after you've cast your vote!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/oh-dilliwallon-please-go-out-and-vote/

Weekend blues: Less than 10 days to go & Star Sports doesn't have lead sponsor for the World Cup!
India's dismal performance in the recently concluded tri-nation series Down Under has left advertisers uncertain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/weekend-blues-less-than-10-days-to-go-star-sports-doesnt-have-lead-sponsor-for-the-world-cup/

Twitter India eyes bigger ad revenues as WCup fever peaks
Twitter India is planning to capitalise on the upcoming Cricket World Cup, luring in users and brands to boost its ad revenue
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/twitter-india-eyes-bigger-advertisement-revenues-as-cricket-world-cup-fever-peaks/

Shailesh Kapoor: The AIB & MSG controversies: Symptoms of a Larger Malice?
It's going to be a chaotic year for entertainment content regulation and censorship, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/shailesh-kapoor-the-aib-msg-controversies-symptoms-of-a-larger-malice/

Ranjona Banerji: Anyone cares about Freedom of Speech?
The idea of freedom of speech has to be absolute. But in India, we are constantly alert to various sentiments being upset, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-anyone-cares-about-freedom-of-speech/

Madison Media Omega bags slew of accounts in Bangalore
All the accounts put together are estimated to spend about 100 crores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/madison-media-omega-bags-slew-of-accounts-in-bangalore/

R3 ranks Carat the No. 1 media agency in 2014 India Business League
Carat has also been named as the No 1 media agency across the Asia Pacific region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/r3-ranks-carat-the-no-1-media-agency-in-2014-india-business-league/

Rediffusion Y & R announces leadership changes
Kavita Kailas also is promoted to Chief Strategy Officer and will continue to be the lighthouse resource for clients and brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/rediffusion-y-r-announces-leadership-changes/

Chennai's Fourth Dimension celebrates fourth anniv
Chennai-headquartered media outsourcing firm Fourth Dimension Media Solutions will celebrate its fourth anniversary tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/chennais-fourth-dimension-celebrates-fourth-anniv/

Mash tasked with creative duties of Grohe India
MASH will be responsible for creating communications programmes for the new product launches that the company plans in the domestic market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mash-tasked-with-creative-duties-of-grohe-india/

Lowe Lintas Chennai unveils inspirational film for MRF Tyres
In the back drop of cricket World Cup, MRF has unveiled a new TVC that has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas Chennai

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/lowe-lintas-chennai-unveils-inspirational-film-for-mrf-tyres/

Stories on 24th Dec 14

Dear Santa...
Santa Claus is comin' to town! So we asked some industry captains to tell us what goodies they would like Uncle Santa to bring them this Dec 25
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/dear-santa/

Advertisers move to tweets & FB posts in regional languages
Several advertisers including Pepsi-Co, Bharti Airtel, suiting brand OCM and winery Sula Vineyards say use of regional languages in social media campaigns gives them much higher resonance than the same thing in English
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/advertisers-move-to-tweets-fb-posts-in-regional-languages/

Percept One CEO Shiv Sethuraman resigns
The former TBWA India Group CEO has quit just six months after taking over the job
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/percept-one-ceo-shiv-sethuraman-resigns/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Redefining the Store - the Five Senses Brand Website
Consumers today use retail stores to walk in, see, feel, talk, eat, smell and even compare the products. They then order it on the e-commerce site, notes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-redefining-the-store-the-five-senses-brand-website/

Merry X'mas. We are closed from Dec 25 thru 28. See you next Monday
We wish our readers a very Merry Christmas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/merry-xmas-we-are-closed-from-dec-25-thru-28-see-you-next-monday/

Sonakshi Sinha stars for Relaxo Flite chappals
Relaxo has signed on Bollywood diva Sonakshi Sinha to endorse its Flite collection in a TVC-led campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sonakshi-sinha-stars-for-relaxo-flite-chappals/

Hakuhodo Percept creates TVC for Century Laminates
Century Laminates marked its debut into television advertising with a new campaign created by Hakuhodo Percept
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/hakuhodo-percept-creates-tvc-for-century-laminates/

Arun Aggarwal is back at ITV  as Group CFO
As part of the Group CFO mandate, he will be overseeing all aspects of financial operations for the network

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/arun-aggarwal-is-back-at-itv-as-group-cfo/

Stories on 7th Jul 14

BudgetSpeak #11: Anita Nayyar: Budget 2014-15: A Roadmap to the Future
India has a great future and this Budget should attempt to clear bottlenecks and layout the roadmap to unlock potential, writes Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India & South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/budgetspeak-11-anita-nayyar-budget-2014-15-a-roadmap-to-the-future/

Ashish Bhasin is best Media CEO - India at 2014 Business Excellence Awards
The awards celebrate the individuals and firms whose commitment to excellence sees them exceeding clients’ expectations on a daily basis while setting the bar for others in their industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ashish-bhasin-is-best-media-ceo-india-at-2014-business-excellence-awards/

Rebranded Eikona to offer solutions for Earned Media management
Holistic science of Earned Media Planning, Audit, Advisory & Brand Reputation Management to be the focus areas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/rebranded-eikona-to-offer-solutions-for-earned-media-management/

Amith Prabhu: The great PR place to work
Building trust, instilling pride and making the experience of working enjoyable is not a difficult ask, it is neither easy, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/amith-prabhu-the-great-pr-place-to-work/

Tata Sky unveils plans for 4K STB
4K at 8.3 Megapixels has approximately four times the pixilation as 2K - the current HD standard, thus providing far greater clarity and more vivid colours on screen for viewers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/tata-sky-unveils-plans-for-4k-stb/

Reviewing the Reviews: Mostly 2.5 to three stars for Bobby Jasoos
Every critic gushed over Vidya Balan, not so much over 'Bobby Jasoos', notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/reviewing-the-reviews-mostly-2-5-to-three-stars-for-bobby-jasoos/

Stories on 19th May 14

M&E expectations from Modi & Co
Media and entertainment stakeholders on what the twin sectors are hoping the Narendra Modi government will deliver
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/me-expectations-from-modi-co/

Piyush Pandey, Jagdeep Kapoor & Harish Bijoor on what worked for Modi and the BJP
Brand Modi has been persistent, insistent and consistent, says Jagdeep Kapoor. You can only position and market something which is good and based on what the product is all about, says Piyush Pandey. Media organizations loved the amount of money that was spent in airing all of this for sure, says Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/piyush-pandey-jagdeep-kapoor-harish-bijoor-on-what-worked-for-modi-and-the-bjp/

NewsStand: How various newspaper Page 1s covered Modi's ascent
A look at the front-pages of the Saturday, May 17, edition of a cross-section of leading news dailies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/newsstand-how-various-newspaper-page-1s-covered-modis-ascent/

Shailesh Kapoor: News Channels on May 16: Never A Dull Moment
Don't know about the country, but the media must be rejoicing the election of an articulate, media-savvy Prime Minister, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/shailesh-kapoor-news-channels-on-may-16-never-a-dull-moment/

Nihal Kaviratne shares simple home truths at IAA event
IAA India Chapter hosts Nihal Kaviratne, CBE & Chairman ICI Akzo Nobel at the inaugural IAA Young Turks Forum
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/nihal-kaviratne-shares-simple-home-truths-at-iaa-event/

Zoya unveils first TVC; plans to add more stores across country
Zoya, which has so far taken the print and outdoor campaign route, has for the first time released a TVC on air
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/zoya-unveils-first-tvc-plans-to-add-more-stores-across-country/

TEN Sports to broadcast DFB Cup
The prestigious German football competition will be aired on the TEN Network until 2018
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ten-sports-to-broadcast-dfb-cup/

Stories on 16th Apr '14

The Wally We Knew
Branding guru, India-lover Wally Olins passed away yesterday. Rajesh Kejriwal of Kyoorius and Avik Chattopadhyay pay tribute
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/the-wally-we-knew/

Avik Chattopadhyay on Wally: Brutally frank, eternally optimistic
Avik Chattopadhyay, Marketing Head, Volkswagen India, was CEO - Indian Operations at Saffron Brand Consultants in 2010-11 and interacted with Wally as a client, employee and a friend
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/the-wally-we-knew/

Wally Olins: The joys of eating with your fingers
Food is so much tastier and so much more fun when you eat with your fingers, wrote Wally Olins in this article that appeared in Kyoorius magazine
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/wally-olins-the-joys-of-eating-with-your-fingers/

IPL 7: Living on a prayer, and a little luck
While the compulsion to move part of annual cricketing spectacle out of India may have taken off some of the excitement, sponsors have made a comeback. Now for the viewers...
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ipl-7-living-on-a-prayer-and-a-little-luck/

Tata Motors joins Colors and celebs for 'Mission Sapne'
Salman Khan has turned a barber, Harbhajan Singh became a namkeen seller, Mika Singh a chaiwala, Ranbir Kapoor as a vada pav seller, Karan Johar as a photographer... all the celebs in Season One of 'Mission Sapne' will perfom pro bono in the Colors and Tata Motors initiative for underprivileged children
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/tata-motors-joins-colors-and-celebs-for-mission-sapne/

GroupM elevates Sidharth Parashar & Jai Lala
GroupM has elevated two senior leaders in the Central Trading Group team in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/tata-motors-joins-colors-and-celebs-for-mission-sapne/

ZenithOptimedia launches Performics Mobile
ZenithOptimedia Group has announced the launch of its full service, fully owned Mobile marketing subsidiary 'Performics Mobile'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/zenithoptimedia-launches-performics-mobile/

Stories on 17th Dec '13

Ogilvy's most envied: The Google Ad
Upclose with Sukesh Nayak, Group Creative Director and the writer of the Google ad that has been receiving rave reviews since it was released last month
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ogilvys-most-envied-the-google-ad/

Mobile adspends grow 10% of total online spends in 2013: IAMAI-IMRB
Advertisements on mobile phones and tablets grew from a 7% share in FY 2011-2012 to 10% of the Indian online ad market in FY 2012-2013, totaling to spends of around INR 230 Crores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/mobile-adspends-grow-10-of-total-online-spends-in-2013-iamai-imrb/

Aegis Media launches rural marketing cell
Carat Fresh Rural, Aegis' rural marketing specialist for the Indian market has Bayer Crop Science, Godrej Consumer Products, Pidilite, Mahindra & Mahindra and Sony Max among its clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/aegis-media-launches-rural-marketing-cell/

GroupM elevates Gaurav Hirey to Chief Talent Officer, South Asia
As Chief Talent Officer, Gaurav Hirey will be responsible for driving the agenda on people, culture and values at GroupM which will include employee acquisition, training, development, retention and growth for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/groupm-elevates-gaurav-hirey-to-chief-talent-officer-south-asia/

Femina forays into B2B segment with Femina Salon & Spa
The magazine will have 10 issues a year and target beauty professionals across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/groupm-elevates-gaurav-hirey-to-chief-talent-officer-south-asia/

Indonesian copywriter collapses at work, dies. Overwork alleged
A young copywriter dies after 30 hours of work and an overdose of an energy drink
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/indonesian-copywriter-collapses-at-work-dies-overwork-alleged/

Ranjona Banerji: Cagey media and the curious case of the Aston Martin accident
Television, which makes epics out of gossip, just about blanked the story out. There are allegations that some newspapers have taken critical stories off their websites, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ranjona-banerji-cagey-media-and-the-curious-case-of-the-aston-martin-accident/

Stories on 30th July '13

Accept, adapt, achieve: Apurva Purohit
Exclusive pre-release chat with the Radio City CEO whose book 'Lady, You'reNot A Man!' is being released on Aug 1
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/accept-adapt-achieve-apurva-purohit/

Despite Omnicom-Publicis merger, WPP clear #1 in India
The newly formed Publicis Omnicom may narrowly topple the Interpublic group from its second spot in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/despite-omnicom-publicis-merger-wpp-clear-1-in-india/

Return of the good times for TV18 & Network18
The company turned in a profit of Rs 5.9 crore after tax for the quarter as compared to a loss of Rs 23.5 crore in the previous year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/return-of-the-good-times-for-tv18-network18/

Ranjona Banerji: Childish, hysterical, inane News TV
It is a worthy knack of the media to take intelligent academics and make them sound like gibbering fools. We take grave events and then try to make them as trivial as possible, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/ranjona-banerji-childish-hysterical-inane-news-tv/

Debrief: Toyota U Trust: 100% empathy
The commercial is single-minded and it doesn't bore you on repeat exposure as the focus stays on the problem for most of the duration, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/debrief-toyota-u-trust-100-empathy/

AdStrat: Bringing alive the 'sethani' with Amul Manthan campaign
Manthan as a story is very unique to brand Amul and platform which no other brand can ever claim. The challenge was to retain the earthy feeling and look of the earlier TVC...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/adstrat-bringing-alive-the-sethani-with-amul-manthan-campaign/

Guest Column by Saurabh Parmar: Branding in today's digital age of Brand-Consumer Interaction
With customers directly interacting with brands via social media, there are more brands making more noise via marketing and where technology is changing proximity and interactions between humans themselves, writes Saurabh Parmar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/guest-column-by-saurabh-parmar-branding-in-todays-digital-age-of-brand-consumer-interaction/

Stories on 25th Apr'13

The stars are shining for GaneshaSpeaks
500 staffers incl 400 astrologers and 5mn consultations/month help Hemang Arunbhai Pandit make his astro forecast firm India's #1 & the world's #3
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46617

Draftfcb study confirms mobile's rise as a potent medium
Most shoppers can't live without their mobile device, show interviews carried out with 7,500+ consumers across the age group 18-64 in eight Draftfcb global benchmark markets, including India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46615


Did Star lose the plot by getting into sports? Text of COO Sanjay Gupta's keynote at APOS, Bali
Text of the keynote address delivered by Sanjay Gupta, COO, Star India on the dynamics of sports broadcast in the country at the Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit in Bali, Indonesia
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46638


Economic Times stands up against 'Half Knowledge'
The Economic Times launched its 'Against Half Knowledge' campaign, conceived by Lowe Lintas + Partners, recently
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46491


Ashish Bhasin on Festival of Media Global Jury 2013
Mr Bhasin is also a speaker at Agency Jeopardy at Montreux, Switzerland
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46614


Guest Column by NN Sachitanand: Rape, Punishment and the Media
Our media, thanks to the unbridled freedom given it, does a good job of reporting crime and making a hue and cry about it. But it has singularly failed in highlighting convictions, says guest columnist NN Sachitanand
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46613


Debrief: Honda Amaze: Takes a detour
What strikes me as different is that Honda has decided to break the rules of typical sedan advertising. Refreshing to see a sedan ad minus all the usual lifestyle advertising shoo-sha. And it makes strategic sense
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46612


Madison PR expands India presence
Having won 20 new brands across diverse sectors, the Madison World unit has also begun operations in Hyderabad
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46616


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Alok Kapuria
Consume only what offers maximum bang for the buck
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46610

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Tuhina Anand
Find and nurture the right talent
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46611

Stories on 10th Aug

Another win-win digital equation
Aegis' acquisition of Communicate 2 is part of a series of M&As in the Indian digital media space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/another-win-win-digital-equation/

Protect identity of children, MIB tells broadcasters
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March, 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/protect-identity-of-children-mib-tells-broadcasters/

Audiences have given MTunes the best birthday present: Sunil Sahjwani
MTunes, the 24/7 music channel, celebrated its first anniversary yesterday (Augt 9) and boasts of a 200+ GRP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/audiences-have-given-mtunes-the-best-birthday-present-sunil-sahjwani/

Initiative announces two senior appointments
Initiative India has announced the appointments of 'R Venkatasubramanian and Vishnu Sharma as Senior Vice Presidents in the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/initiative-announces-two-senior-appointments/

ESS, ESPN Intnl sign cricket distribution pact for Latin Am
This will be the first time that these events will be presented in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ess-espn-intnl-sign-cricket-distribution-pact-for-latin-am/

BMB wins 2 Hamilton brands - Treo And Milton
BMB India is the advertising unit of Madison World, a diversified communication group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bmb-wins-2-hamilton-brands-treo-and-milton/

Buzzer # 4 | Quiz on News Channels
Presenting the fourth edition of MxM Buzzer where the focus is on news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/buzzer-4-quiz-on-news-channels/

Now, a YouTube 'Content Creators Network' for India
The Nirvana Digital YouTube Content Creators Network eyes a market share of the 800 million unique user visits to YouTube each month
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/now-a-youtube-content-creators-network-for-india/

Bindass to unveil Season 9 of Beg Borrow Steal
bindass®, India's leading youth brand, is all set to introduce the 9th season of Beg Borrow Steal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bindass-to-unveil-season-9-of-beg-borrow-steal/

NDTV Profit to spotlight social & environmental issues
Docs+ is a new weekly series on the channel which will showcase powerful documentaries on global issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-profit-to-spotlight-social-environmental-issues/

Tamil GEC Vijay TV inks carriage deal in France
The launch will make the channel's first IPTV carriage deal inFranceand also strengthens Free's current offering of Indian content
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/tamil-gec-vijay-tv-inks-carriage-deal-in-france/

The Anchor: Albert Almeida on 5 things he would like to see happen in Mobile Advertising
Videos, app-based ads and interactive ads are just a few forms of advertising that we would like to see in mobile advertising, says Albert Almeida
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-albert-almeida-on-5-things-he-would-like-to-see-happen-in-mobile-advertising/

Anil Thakraney: Indian media wins Gold @ Olympics 2012
And the best news is that star athletes like Mary, Saina, Vijay and others will inspire a whole lot of young Indians to take up athletics very seriously
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/anil-thakraney-indian-media-wins-gold-olympics-2012/

Ranjona Banerji: The shame of the PR influence on the media
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-the-shame-of-the-pr-influence-on-the-media/

Stories on 26th September

No place for Sonal Dabral and Prasoon Joshi at O&M

Anil Thakraney interviews Ogilvy India supremo Piyush Pandey. Great questions, super responses.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/im-not-a-typist/

RIP, Vasant Sathe, grand patron of colour TVs in India

As information and broadcasting minister in 1980-84, Vasant Sathe fought many battles to bring in colour television to the country

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/rip-vasant-sathe-grand-patron-of-colour-tv-in-india/

Meteoric rise for UTV Stars

UTV Stars becomes No1 within 4 weeks of launch

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/meteoric-rise-for-utv-stars/

Reviewing the Reviews: Mausam

Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/silly-season/

Are ads crossing the line too often these days?

The number of complaints by industry self-regulator ASCI leapfrog

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/are-ads-crossing-the-line-too-often-these-days/

Clients want specialization but without siloization: Ashish Bhasin

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/aegis-bowls-a-digital-doosra/

The Anchor: Sanjay Reddy on 7 reasons why regional GECs should be treated differently

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/the-anchor-sanjay-reddy-on-7-reasons-why-regional-gecs-should-be-treated-differently-from-hindi/

Hard Knocks: Why does the ad world lose talent?

Anil Thakraney on why and how it's not just money alone that's taking away talent from advertising agencies

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/anil-thakraney%E2%80%99s-hard-knocks-why-does-the-ad-world-lose-talent/

Rally of the dolls for Parle

Parle vying for a place in Guinness World Records

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/rally-of-the-dolls-for-parle/

How well do you know India?

Test Your India Quotient on NDTV India’s ‘IDBI Bank Sawaal India Ka’

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/how-well-do-you-know-india/

Delhi Mid-Day takes Bollywood to offices

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/delhi-mid-day-takes-bollywood-to-offices/