Stories on 25th Apr '14

Oh, yes, but kabhi?
Is a cautious PepsiCo going slow on India and CSK skipper MS Dhoni in IPL ads?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/oh-yes-but-kabhi/

Shailesh Kapoor: Modi Ads: How much is too much?
Narendra Modi is omnipresent on television these days, barring the kids genre. If media planners had any theories on how many exposures you need to build reach or effectiveness, you can throw those theories out of the window, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/shailesh-kapoor-modi-ads-how-much-is-too-much/

Ranjona Banerji: Rumours UnLtd on news channel top jobs
Changes at the top are forecast at CNN-IBN, Times Now, NDTV, Indian Express, India Today after the elections, learns Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ranjona-banerji-rumours-unltd-on-news-channel-top-jobs/

Jhunjhunwala appointed COO at BBC Global News
Naveen Jhunjhunwala replaces Preet Dhupar to the top role
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/jhunjhunwala-appointed-coo-at-bbc-global-news/

Carl Lewis appointed ambassador for TCS World 10K Bangalore 2014
Running enthusiasts across the country will benefit immensely through the luminary's advice, encouragement, and presence during the run
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/carl-lewis-appointed-ambassador-for-tcs-world-10k-bangalore-2014/

Razorfish hires Vik Kathuria as Global Chief Media Officer
Kathuria will report to Pete Stein, Razorfish's Global CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/razorfish-hires-vik-kathuria-as-global-chief-media-officer/

Ranveer to preach #DoTheRex theme for Durex
Durex's new campaign reinforces the brand's belief that 'great sex moves you'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ranveer-to-preach-dotherex-theme-for-durex/

Reebok unveils inspirational #LiveWithFire ad campaign
The ad features MS Dhoni, Nargis Fakhri and John Abraham in a never-before-seen avatar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/reebok-unveils-inspirational-livewithfire-ad-campaign/

Galaxy S5 campaign takes a holistic approach to empower people
The campaign is about how the Galaxy S5 enables our consumers to stay connected in their own way to focus on what matters most to them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/galaxy-s5-campaign-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-empower-people/

DDB MudraMax installs hoardings with pledge-meters for RED FM
RED FM has been running a mega election awareness campaign- Dabaa Ke Bajaa!, and the same will continue through the entire duration of elections, to reach out to the masses

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ddb-mudramax-installs-hoardings-with-pledge-meters-for-red-fm/

Stories on 14th Jan '14

The term 'media agency' is a bit outdated: CVL Srinivas
A freewheeling chat on his first year as CEO of GroupM South Asia, a lookback at 2013, plans for 2014 and the focus on digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/the-term-media-agency-is-a-bit-outdated-cvl-srinivas/

Ajay Kakar is Head of Jury at APAC Effie Awards 2014
The Chief Marketing Officer - Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group and Head of Effie Awards India 2013 has been invited to be a Head of Jury at the APAC Effie 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ajay-kakar-is-head-of-jury-at-apac-effie-awards-2014/

Vijay Karnataka asks people to "stop adjusting"
A new multiple media campaign by Vijay Karnataka asks citizens to take on corruption and inefficiencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/vijay-karnataka-asks-people-to-stop-adjusting/

DDB Mudra revitalises Livon Hair Gain's hair promise
A new TVC from Livon Hair Gain Tonic attempts an emotional connect with consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ddb-mudra-revitalises-livon-hair-gains-hair-promise/

Ranjona Banerji: No 'fine and dry' puhleez, dear BBC!
The BBC World Service weather reports on India needs to get real, notes Ranjona Banerji. And the English news channels must think of a world other than Arvind Kejriwal and AAP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ranjona-banerji-no-fine-and-dry-puhleez-dear-bbc/

Anand Thakur joins Aidem's Zirca as sales head
Aidem's recently launched digital brand solutions arm Zirca has appointed Anand Thakur as National Sales  Head

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/anand-thakur-joins-aidems-zirca-as-sales-head/

Stories on 12th Oct '12

The A-Z of DIGITIZATION
Just 19 days to go, and confused about the jargon in the air? Presenting asSpecial MxMIndia guide to dejargonize digitization
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/the-a-z-of-digitization/

Does social media boost ROIs for e-commerce sites?
Brands are logging onto social media in a big way, interacting with and updating their consumers about new products or other initiatives, and e-commerce sites are not far behind. Does it help the bottomline?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/does-social-media-boost-rois-for-e-commerce-sites/


Manav Dhanda appointed as Network Programming Head for Big FM
This is Mr Dhanda's second stint with the Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/manav-dhanda-appointed-as-network-programming-head-for-big-fm/


Ogilvy APAC transforms creativity in healthcare comm
Ogilvy has announced that Pete Smith has been appointed Regional Innovations & Creative Director, Asia Pacific for the agency's specialised healthcare division
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/ogilvy-apac-transforms-creativity-in-healthcare-comm/


Jaldi 5 with Nishit Tipnis: Elavia innovation delivered
Mr Tipnis on how he belives the Nissan Elavia innovation has delivered
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/jaldi-5-with-nishit-tipnis-elavia-innovation-delivered/


My FIRST JOB... By Josy Paul
Continuing our 'My First....' series veteran adperson and Chairman and National Creative Director, BBDO India, Josy Paul on how he lost his first job in two months
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/my-first-job-by-josy-paul/


Speaking of Which - The Woulds Are Not Lovely
Perhaps afraid of committing themselves with a "will", or wanting to sound polite and ineffable, more and more people are using "would" in the wrong place. Vidya Heble tries to restore order
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/speaking-of-which-the-woulds-are-not-lovely/


Dainik Bhaskar honours women of the year
Dainik Bhaskar Women of the Year Awards 2012 is an initiative to recognise woman power in India. The award in its 3rd year encourages women to build their own identity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/dainik-bhaskar-honours-women-of-the-year/


It's Dish'tization as basic tier is free for Dish subscribers
As the sunset date for digitization nears, Dish TV has announced its basic channel tier free of cost in the four metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/its-dishtization-as-basic-tier-is-free-for-dish-subscribers/


Deepti Jalota joins Mogae Media from Microsoft
Deepti Jalota has joined Mogae Media as Vice President - sales. She will be based at the Mogae HQ in Gurgaon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/deepti-jalota-joins-mogae-media-from-microsoft/


The Anchor: 10 News TV faces one would like to see in the Bigg Boss house (and why)
We are sure it won’t ever happen, but hypothetically, if it did, these are the 10 faces A N Chorrea writes he would like to see in the house
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/the-anchor-10-news-tv-faces-one-would-like-to-see-in-the-bigg-boss-house-and-why/


Debrief: Cinthol: Not awesome, it's tiresome
People being made to frolic in water to cue freshness has been done to death ever since Ms Karen Lunel went under a waterfall for Liril centuries ago. So there's literally no freshness out here
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/debrief-cinthol-not-awesome-its-tiresome/


Ranjona Banerji: Don't take readers for granted
Ranjona Banerji isn't too amused that Virat Kohli is the latest victim of the media's "amplify and then crucify" policy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/ranjona-banerji-dont-take-readers-for-granted/


Signposts... October 12
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/signposts-october-12/

Stories on 25th Sep '12

Do pre-release star appearances work?
While viewers don't seem to mind popular actors appearing on primetime shows, does it help TV with ratings and filmwallahs with ticket sales?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/do-pre-release-star-appearances-work/

Jaldi 5 with Ashok Mansukhani: To achieve 100% digitization, govt must be a facilitator, not a schoolmaster
In the run-up to the Sunset Date of October 31, we spoke to Ashok Mansukhani, President of the MSO Alliance, on the preparedness for 100 percent digitization in the four metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/jaldi-5-with-ashok-mansukhani-govt-must-be-a-facilitator-not-a-schoolmaster/

Anshuman Misra quits Turner
Turner International has announced that Anshuman Misra, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Networks and Content Distribution is moving on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/anshuman-misra-quits-turner/

Vikatan group to launch weekly mag Timepass
Vikatan Group which publishes nine titles in Tamil is gearing up to launch its tenth title - Timepass. As the name suggests, the magazine will focus on entertainment and will cater to those young at hear
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/vikatan-group-to-launch-weekly-mag-timepass/

India TV signs up Paritosh Joshi as strategist
In his role as a strategist for India TV, Mr Joshi primarily will be responsible for optimizing and leading the revenue function of the existing businesses, and business development for the forthcoming ventures for the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/india-tv-signs-up-paritosh-joshi-as-strategist/

AdStrat: Visa: Turning your dream into a reality
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/2012/09/adstrat-visa-turning-your-dream-into-a-reality/

iProspectCommunicate2 appoints Sayan Banerjee as VP - Biz Devpt
iProspectCommunicate 2, a search and digital consulting agency, has roped in Mr. Sayan Banerjee as VP - Business Development, key client relationships, digital consulting for BFSI and other core verticals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/iprospectcommunicate2-appoints-sayan-banerjee-as-vp-biz-devpt/

The Anchor: 8 reasons why the licensing & merchandising market holds promise in India
In a growth economy, with a vibrant entertainment market and an eager and aware audience, there are many reasons for licensing and merchandising to succeed in the Indian market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-8-reasons-why-the-licensing-merchandising-market-holds-promise-in-india/

Debrief: Fevicol Marine: The magic is back!
This is the Fevicol we know and love. The TVC packs in all the ingredients of a good ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/debrief-fevicol-marine-the-magic-is-back/

Ranjona Banerji: Economy on the front seat
Ranjona Banerji scans nightly news and the morning papers plus assorted spots on cyberspace to bring us this review
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/ranjona-banerji-economy-on-the-front-seat/

Signposts… September 25
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/signposts-september-25

Stories on 23rd May

Ten years on, is radio still an insignificant medium for advertisers? (Text & Video)
The key takeaway from India Radio Forum 2012 was that radio still needs evangelizing and find newer ways to offer better returns on investment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ten-years-on-is-radio-still-an-insignificant-medium-for-advertisers-text-video/

Mirchi maxes IRF awards, Red FM is best station
Although the turnout at the India Radio Forum 2012 was dismal, the awards in the evening saw some fanfare with Radio Mirchi bagging the maximum number of metals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/irf-awards-radio-mirchi-red-fm/

Zee awards Leo Burnett creative mandate for Khana Khazana & upcoming channel
Zee has awarded Leo Burnett with the creative mandates for Khana Khazana and an upcoming channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/zee-awards-leo-burnett-creative-mandate-for-khana-khazana-upcoming-channel/

CNN & BBC top international news channel viewership: PAX study
The survey reveals that no international English news channel reaches more Indian viewers than CNN International and that BBC World News is the most watched international news channel for mid-level income earners, women, tech enthusiasts and those under the age of 30
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/cnn-bbc-top-international-news-channel-viewership-pax-study/

Airtel & Hungama announce mobile music premiere of Gangs of Wasseypur
The soundtrack becomes the first inIndiato premiere on the mobile platform before the album’s physical music release – thus tapping into the fast expanding base of mobile music listeners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/airtel-hungama-announce-mobile-music-premiere-of-gangs-of-wasseypur/

DMAi announces co-chairs for convention
The global convention by DMAi  will be the first ever conclave that will feature global learning in strategic marketing with special focus on direct marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/dmai-announces-co-chairs-for-convention/

Hippo's 'Indian Food League' for cricket fans
The campaign is conceptualised and implemented by Creative land Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/hippos-indian-food-league-for-cricket-fans/

PRCAI elects new mancom
The elected members are Sharif D Rangnekar, CEO & Director, Integral PR, for the post of President; Nikhil Dey, President, Public Relations, Genesis Burson Marsteller, as Vice President and Shivraj Parshad, Principal, The PRactice, as Secretary
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/prcai-elects-new-mancom/

Times Internet partners AIR for live IPL commentary
Fans can now listen to the live, running commentary of the last three matches including the final IPL matches on AIR
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/times-internet-partners-air-for-live-ipl-commentary/

Airtel DTH launches iEnglish
Customers can now learn to speak fluent English within the comfort of their homes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/airtel-dth-launches-ienglish/

The Anchor: Manish Bhatt on 5 myths people have about an independent agency
If size would have always been proportional to the potential of things, then microprocessor chips would have never got invented, says Manish Bhatt
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-manish-bhatt-on-5-myths-people-have-about-an-independent-agency/

Anil Thakraney: Bad times looming for editors/content heads
”Consider this: If Mukeshbhai gets caught in a scandal, will Rajdeep Sardesai even think of going after the big man? You know the answer,” writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-bad-times-looming-for-editorscontent-heads/

Mediaah!: Will cross-media restrictions force Star, Zee & Sun to exit distribution?
The government has reportedly asked TRAI to review issues dealing with cross-media ownership. The question is if and when implemented, there could be a significant change in dynamics in media ownership.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mediaah-will-cross-media-restrictions-force-star-zee-sun-to-exit-distribution/

Stories on 20th October

First on MxMIndia: NDTV elevates Barkha Dutt and Sonia Singh

Barkha Dutt is elevated to Group Editor and President of the Editorial Board. Sonia Singh is Editorial Director and President of Ethics Committee

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/first-on-mxmindia-barkha-dutt-elevated-to-group-editor-prez-of-edit-board-sonia-singh-edit-dir-prez-of-ethics-committee/

Express’s excellent expose of Kiran Bedi’s inflated bills

In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on nightly news and in the morning papers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/express%E2%80%99s-excellent-expose-of-kiran-bedi%E2%80%99s-inflated-bills/

The Anchor: 7 ads that star sports and sportsmen

In no particular order - from the dancing girl on the cricket field to Sehwag’s Ma - there’s something about Indian ads and sports that hits the spot.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-7-ads-that-star-sports-and-sportsmen/

Jigsee enables video streaming on common mobiles

The application provides 2,50,000 minutes of free of cost content in 12 Indian languages

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/jigsee-enables-video-streaming-on-common-mobiles/

PIX brings you Dynamite Diwali

The line-up has a collection of enthralling, nerve wrecking and entertaining movies this October

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/pix-brings-you-dynamite-diwali/

Happy Anniversary, Shaadi.com!

Indian matrimonial industry pioneer Shaadi.com turns 15, celebrates World Matrimonial Week.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/happy-anniversary-shaadi-com/

Diwali fun on Star Plus

A week of surprises and a Diwali extravaganza airs from October 17 to October 21 at 6:30pm on Star Plus

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/diwali-fun-on-star-plus/

WB to light up TV screens this Diwali

Viewers will see Hollywood’s best in four special themes from October 3 to October 27 at 9pm

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/wb-to-light-up-tv-screens-this-diwali/

Anil Thakraney’s Debrief: Wacky and effective!

For a new online shopping portal, it’s critical to come up with a clutter-breaker, which Yebhi has done.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/anil-thakraney%E2%80%99s-debrief-wacky-and-effective/

Phaneesh Murthy gives second Guru Mantra lecture

Entrepreneur Mag flags off second season of Guru Mantra with Phaneesh Murthy.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/phaneesh-murthy-gives-second-guru-mantra-lecture/

BBC Good Food whets appetites

Extensive marketing plans for BBC Good Food as it launches on Oct 21

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/bbc-good-food-whets-appetites/

MTR eyes Rs 500 crore by 2012

MTR, which is known for its South Indian instant food mixes and spices, is entering the South Indian snacks category, one that is growing at a rate of more than 40 percent a year.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/mtr-eyes-rs-500-crore-by-2012/

Marketers up self-image reinforcement

Corporate image advertising up 40%; Maruti, Adidas, M&M among the top advertisers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/marketers-up-self-image-reinforcement/

Leo Burnett wins Mahindra creative mandates

Mahindra First Choice awards its creative duties to Leo Burnett India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/leo-burnett-wins-mahindra-creative-mandates/