Stories on 25th Sep '17

Priti Murthy from Maxus to join OMD India as CEO

Her appointment is effective October 2017 and she will report to Torie Henderson, CEO, Omnicom Media Group, SEA & India. Read more

Indrani Sen: Celebrating with Print

Yesterday's Times of India, Delhi edition had 100+ pages including 45 full-page commercial ads, notes Indrani Sen. Read more

Bloomberg|Quint begins live streaming facility across its digital assets

Bloomberg|Quint's digital streaming service will include comprehensive live programming on a daily basis. Read more

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Dentsu highlights promising features of TVS Jupiter Classic in new TVC

The film features brand evangelist Amitabh Bachchan. Read more

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Swaraj appeals to the farmer community with latest film

The communication embodies how Swaraj has been nurturing relationships since 1974. Read more

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Kopiko rolls out exciting offer promoting the candy brand

Consumers stand a chance to win Xiaomi Smart phones every hour, a Pulsar bike every day and a Maruti Swift car every week. Read more

Stories on 27th Nov '13

Bharat Ratna = Brand Ratna?
Will the Bharat Ratna kill Sachin Tendulkar's endorsement career? Will the now-retired Master Blaster be free to endorse just about any brand?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/bharat-ratna-brand-ratna/

Advertising etc is fine, but word-of-mouth most vital for consumer electronics sales in Asia: Text100 study
Text100’s Digital Consumer Electronics index finds that two in every three Asia-Pacific shoppers has already done extensive research and decided which brand of consumer electronics product they will buy before they approach a point-of-sale
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/advertising-etc-is-fine-but-word-of-mouth-most-vital-for-consumer-electronics-sales-in-asia-text100-study/

Arup Ghosh & Co's news syndicate gets set for elections
Led by Arup Ghosh, Network1Media co-founders - Shireen Sethi, Kamal Dixit and Sundeep Misra- are offering live coverage from its bureaus across the metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/arup-ghosh-cos-news-syndicate-gets-set-for-elections/

Yes Bank inks multi-yr deal as Assoc Sponsor of Hockey India League
Yes Bank and HIL announce partnership starting with the 2014 season
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/yes-bank-inks-multi-yr-deal-as-assoc-sponsor-of-hockey-india-league/

B-schoolers, professionals to compete in BS Quiz
The western region finals of the Business Standard Quiz will happen on Dec 7
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/b-schoolers-professionals-to-compete-in-bs-quiz/

Bloomberg TV-Autocar Awards on Dec 20
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14 will be given across 19 categories and presented on December 20at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/bloomberg-tv-autocar-awards-on-dec-20/

Stories on 5th Sep '13

Sach an opportunity!
Aviva, Coca-Cola, Adidas and Toshiba plan strategic campaigns on Sachin Tendulkar's 200th Test
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53717


Flipkart spoofs Arnab Goswami's 'India wants to know' in new TVCs
The e-commerce major's new four-ad campaign is titled 'India Wants to Know' and the anchor is an Arnab Goswami lookalike
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53728

Thomas Cook gets Communicate2 for digital mktng
iProspect Communicate2 is assigned the 360-degree digital marketing mandate for Thomas Cook India
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53729

Ritu Midha: Could we see more innovations, please?
Ritu Midha wonders why we see no innovations on television - where the opportunities are far larger than print
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53716

Chandramohan Mehra to head emerging eusiness at SBI Life Insurance
Chandramohan Mehra of SBI life has been elevated as Country Head - Emerging Business
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53722

Jaldi 5 with Rahul Kishore: The world lacks humour & people with arrogance, attitude & sarcasm
Rahul Kishore on why he thinks people will read his book on Facebook statuses - 'Tere Social Status Ki Aisi Ki Taisi'
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53718

Evo mag to enter to rev up auto mag scene
Leading automotive enthusiast magazine to hit newsstands in September
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53732

Mahanagar Gas unveils new eco-friendly logo
With an emphasis on quality, value and services penetration, MGL has unveiled a new eco-friendly green brand identity
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53723

Bloomberg TV's Pitch Season 3 moves to second phase
The jury comprises entrepreneurs Mahesh Murthy, Vishal Gondal and Neeraj Roy

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/bloomberg-tvs-pitch-season-3-moves-to-second-phase/

Stories on 23rd July '13

The YouTube way to fame in filmland
Aspiring directors showcase talent with short films for YouTube made for less that Rs 5k, marketed on social media for around Rs 50k
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/the-youtube-way-to-fame-in-filmland/

Education sector ads lead in 'misleading' ads picked by ASCI
ASCI upholds complaints against 123 of 144 ads in May 2013 with th highest numbers of misleading ads are from the Education Sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/education-sector-ads-lead-in-misleading-ads-picked-by-asci/

Starbucks appoints Manmeet Vohra as Director-Marketing and Category
Tata Starbucks appoints Manmeet Vohra as Director - Marketing and Category as  Sushant Dash takes charge as Global Brand Director of Tata Global Beverages
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/starbucks-appoints-manmeet-vohra-as-director-marketing-and-category/

'Indian Consultancy of the Year 2013' Perfect Relations claims winning entire Star network account when it hasn't
The agency claims it bagged the Star Network account last year when it in fact has only part of the account of the television network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/indian-consultancy-of-the-year-2013-perfect-relations-claims-winning-entire-star-network-account-when-it-hasnt/

Amith Prabhu: The 6 Cs that are the currency of being successful PR professionals
What are the most important attributes that a PR professional must have to succeed? Amith Prabhu lists these
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/amith-prabhu-the-6-cs-that-are-the-currency-of-being-successful-pr-professionals/

Parle Products ropes in Ruskin Bond for digital campaign
Parle G goes digital with author Ruskin Bond as a guest blogger for microsite 'TheFutureGenius.com'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/parle-products-ropes-in-ruskin-bond-for-digital-campaign/

Bloomberg TV gets set for third season of The Pitch
The winner of The Pitch stands to win upto Rs 5 crore as seed money to set up her/his business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/bloomberg-tv-gets-set-for-third-season-of-the-pitch/

It's raining clients for MSLGroup!
JW Marriott Bengaluru, Big Bazaar, Whirlpool, Investors' Clinic and The Institute of Neurosciences - Kolkata have chosen MSLGroup for its PR and social media duties in June and July
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/its-raining-clients-for-mslgroup/

Arvind Sharma re-elected President of AAAI
Arvind Sharma, Chairman & CEO of India Subcontinent, Leo Burnett, was re-elected President of Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the year 2013-2014 at its Annual General Body Meeting held last Friday.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/arvind-sharma-re-elected-president-of-aaai/

Debrief: Tanishq Mia: Very real, very well-executed
Male clients in India don't get their attention swayed by the jewellery a woman wears, that happens with a precariously plunging neckline, writes Anil Thakraney in this review of the new Tanishq TVC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/debrief-tanishq-mia-very-real-very-well-executed/

Stories on 29th Jan '13

Gujarati writer-journalist Devendra Patel's journey to the Padma Shri
The celebrated Ahmedabad-based columnist speaks to MxMIndia on his life and times
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40365


With Mahindra in tow, Interbrand begins India ops on a high
The DDB Mudra Group firm sets up shop with a big client in the bag
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40396


Top marketing & media agency bosses in first nominee list of IAA awards
The IAA Leadership Awards will recognize outstanding professionals across Marketing, Advertising and Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40360


Longhand 2.0: Getting better, and longer
Bodhisatwa Dasgupta, Associate Creative Director, Grey Worldwide aspires to bring long copy back in fashion. Of course, where required
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40361


Debrief: Bournvita Li'l Champs: Going after moms
This is an ad that will work, even if it isn't creatively brilliant. And that's because it's based on a good consumer insight: Today's moms find themselves under as much pressure as their kids
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40357


Ranjona Banerji: Party reps also to blame for News TV
Party spokespersons interrupt and shout all the time when someone else is talking, rues Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40428


Bloomberg TV India gets 'Down to Earth'
Starting Feb 2, the special series will capture the passion of social entrepreneurs who are changing the face of India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40358


Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance launches customer education campaign
'Manager Sahab' has been created to educate the customer on life insurance and help him take correct and informed financial decisions
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40359


92.7 Big FM's 'Big Disha' campaign wins 2 rural marketing awards
The youth-based education programme won 'Best On-Ground/Event Marketing of the Year' and 'Best Initiative Around Youth' awards from the Rural Marketing Association of India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40363


Nick India & Mahindra Retail partner for kids' adventure toys range
Nick India, Viacom18's kids brand, in association with one of India's leading retailers, Mahindra Retail, have introduced a new range of adventure toys
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40362


Experian Marketing Services bags Cafe Coffee Day, Apnapaisa and Yepme
Experian CheetahMail, the world's largest permission-based email marketing platform, has expanded its portfolio of clients by signing up with Cafe Coffee Day, Apnapaisa and Yepme.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40364

Jagran, Vanitha lead in Indian Readership Survey 2012 Q3. TOI & India Today are top Eng paper & mag
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40437



ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: Madhukar Sabnavis
Digital will change the game, for advertisers and marketers
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40356


ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: Dr. Subho Ray
Making the rural market a force to reckon with
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40355