Stories on 5th Aug '13

RIP, playback singing stars?
With technology helping change the way a person sounds, film music and specifically playback singing has been significantly impacted
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/rip-playback-singing-stars/

Adult brands patronize kiddie channels
Advertisers like Maruti Suzuki, Honda bikes and Samsung turning to kids' channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/adult-brands-patronize-kiddie-channels/

P V Narayanamoorthy joins OOH analytics firm Proof of Performance Data Services
He will advise on outdoor spends and how efficacy can be maintained and enhanced in outdoor media utilization
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/p-v-narayanamoorthy-joins-ooh-analytics-firm-proof-of-performance-data-services/

Colors gets act together for Bigg Boss Season 7 with Salman Khan as host
Saath 7 is the new tagline of the show as promos on for Salman Khan-hosted reality show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/colors-gets-act-together-for-bigg-boss-season-7-with-salman-khan-as-host/

Anil Thakraney: An open letter to Katrina Kaif
The actress dashes off an open letter to the media for carrying her bikini-clad pictures and Anil Thakraney responds to her as only he can
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/anil-thakraney-an-open-letter-to-katrina-kaif/

Guest column: Building brands through regimens
Ashita Sarin on the phenomenon of regimen. There has been an influx of products in the market, which seemed to be packaged as a combination deal, which will then provide optimum results
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/guest-column-building-brands-through-regimens/

Amith Prabhu: The next phase in the evolution of Public Relations
Five trends that will change the way we look at Public Relations as a discipline, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/amith-prabhu-the-next-phase-in-the-evolution-of-public-relations/

Marathi telefilms on Star Pravah Premiere
Star Pravah launches monthly airing on TV versions of new and original short stories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/marathi-telefilms-on-star-pravah-premiere/

Stories on 12th April

Why IPLs are no fun without this man
He talks too much and purists hate him, but IPLs will be unwatchable without the irrepressible Navjot Singh Sidhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/why-ipls-are-no-fun-without-this-man/

Bindass goes Rest Less, for good
Bindass will present itself in a new and refined avatar to the world with a focus that’ll be even more skewed towards the youth of today. The new change would read: Bindass - Rest Less
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/bindass-goes-rest-less-for-good/

IPL5 Week 1 TVRs touch new low, media planners say it's still early days
According to TAM Sports, All India Market, CS 4+ years, IPL5 witnessed an average TVR of 3.76 per cent in the first six matches, which is far lower than the previous IPL seasons
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/ipl5-week-1-tvrs-touch-new-low-media-planners-say-its-still-early-days/

7 Days to Go-Goafest: Rajan Narayan on why Goafest is a hub of creativity
Where else are the essentials of a brief: the product, the TG and the market in one place says Rajan Narayan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/7-days-to-go-goafest-rajan-narayan-on-why-goafest-is-a-hub-of-creativity/

DY Works appoints Ashita Sarin as Senior GM-Marketing
Based in Mumbai, Ms Sarin will work closely with the client servicing and creative teams to manage key clients in India,Singapore, Africa and the Middle East
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/dy-works-appoints-ashita-sarin-as-senior-gm-marketing/

Radio One is a station with a difference: Anil Machado
Anil Machado, National Programming Head, Radio One shares his view on the reasons for going retro in Kolkata, how the station is different in other markets and the response received
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/radio-one-is-a-station-with-a-difference-anil-machado/

Kamal Haasan finally says 'yes' to endorsing brands
Signs up exclusively with Alliance Media & Entertainment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/kamal-haasan-finally-says-yes-to-endorsing-brands/

HT innovates to increase ad engagement
The contest is simple and effective! Readers have to find a mnemonic dot that appears in two advertisements in the Hindustan Times every day
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/ht-spot-the-dot/

Meanwhile @HT: Diptakirti Chaudhuri head strategy & new biz-digital, Parveen Gupta to head mktg in Delhi
Diptakirti Chaudhuri will move on to a new role in the Digital domain and Parveen Gupta will move to the position of Head, Marketing for HT Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/meanwhile-ht-diptakirti-chaudhuri-head-strategy-new-biz-digital-parveen-gupta-to-head-mktg-in-delhi/

WordsWork bags PR mandate for PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry
This was the result of a competitive pitch to manage the communications activities of the the PHDCCI across the 12 states
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/wordswork-bags-pr-mandate-for-phd-chamber-of-commerce-industry/

Jury meets to select winners of the 9th Mirchi KAAN Awards
There were a record 300 entries, a 50 per cent jump over last year. The number of participating agencies doubled to 33 agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/jury-meets-to-select-winners-of-the-9th-mirchi-kaan-awards/

LinkedIn Strengthens Follower Ecosystem
Introduces LinkedIn Targeted Updates and Follower Statistics for Hyper-Customization of Messages to Brands' Target Audiences
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/linkedin-strengthens-follower-ecosystem/

Khullja Sim Sim returns on BIG Magic to entrall audiences
It is the current no 2 daytime show in the US, now exclusively on BIG Magic which offers great opportunities for brand endorsements, product placements, sampling
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/khullja-sim-sim-returns-on-big-magic-to-entrall-audiences/

IG CBS Spark now on Dish TV
Three channel bouquet of BIG CBS now available to viewers of Dish TV
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/big-cbs-spark-now-on-dish-tv/

The Anchor: Tarun Goyal on 4 things that should change in the radio industry today
News, Copyright issues and a more gorceful role by AROI are some changes that Tarun Goyal wants in the radio industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-tarun-goyal-on-4-things-that-should-change-in-the-radio-industry-today/

Debrief: Yatra.com: Dangerous strategy
Must say, quite a risky move from Yatra.com. People will either recall Salman and his antics, and forget all about the brand, or the star will become synonymous with the brand and that will help in recall
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/debrief-yatra-com-dangerous-strategy/

[MJR] A tsunami of hot air and hysteria on Indian TV
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mjr-a-tsunami-of-hot-air-and-hysteria-on-indian-tv/