Stories on 23rd Jun 14

Kan Khajura shines at Cannes, but not much win-wa
India gets just 27 metals at Cannes Lions, but wins in Cyber & Mobile herald good news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kan-khajura-shines-at-cannes-but-not-much-win-wa/

BudgetSpeak #1: CVL Srinivas: Budget 2014 - An opportunity to reboot M&E
There are three levels at which the government can help fast track the M&E industry, writes CVL Srinivas, CEO GroupM South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/budgetspeak-1-cvl-srinivas-budget-2014-an-opportunity-to-reboot-me/

D&AD-backed Kyoorius Design awards jury session starts in Pune
A mix of three international and Indian jury members are gathered in Pune's DSK International Campus to deliberate on entries for the design awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/dad-backed-kyoorius-design-awards-jury-session-starts-in-pune/

Parle opts for 'Apna Circle' credo for Marie
The campaign captures the essence of spending time with a close knit circle of friends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/parle-opts-for-apna-circle-credo-for-marie/

Galaxy 11 football stars to work their magic for Samsung Galaxy 5
Eleven consumers to get a once in a lifetime chance to win a trip to Europe and watch Messi and Ronaldo in action
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/galaxy-11-football-stars-to-work-their-magic-for-samsung-galaxy-5/

Reviewing the Reviews: Maximum zero stars for Humshakals
After the dud Himmatwala, the assumption was that Sajid Khan would have learnt his lesson and at least attempted to make a half-way decent film
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-maximum-zero-stars-for-humshakals/

Amith Prabhu: Is a Cannes PR Lion within our reach?
Amith Prabhu on only six entries being entered by two PR firms in India at the Cannes Lions and no PR firm in India or abroad winning the Grand Prix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-is-a-cannes-pr-lion-within-our-reach/

Stories on 28th Mar'14

JWT acquires majority stake in Social Wavelength
Social Wavelength is a Mumbai-headquartered full-service social media agency specialising in social media offerings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/jwt-acquires-majority-stake-in-social-wavelength/

Mediaah!: Why Goafest hasn't lost the plot and deserves one more chance
If there's one person from the AAAI who can organise a worthwhile Goafest, it's Sundar Swamy. The IAA is supremely active thanks to his leadership and I find him exceedingly keen on doing things and he knows the art of getting things done
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mediaah-why-goafest-hasnt-lost-the-plot-and-deserves-one-more-chance/

Freeze! Media agencies put on hold IPL-7 buys given uncertainty over tourney
Uncertainty about IPL's future freezes ad sales
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/freeze-media-agencies-put-on-hold-ipl-7-buys-given-uncertainty-over-tourney/

Google 'Pledge to Vote' film with India's first voter
The film - part of the #Pledgetovote series - hopes to inspire both - seasoned, as well as first-time voters
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/google-pledge-to-vote-film-with-indias-first-voter/

Shailesh Kapoor: Cricket under threat from the Digital Generation?
The sport needs to find its coolness back, writes Shailesh Kapoor. An overhaul may be required sooner than later
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/shailesh-kapoor-cricket-under-threat-from-the-digital-generation/

Ranjona Banerji: When journalism pretends to not be tabloidy
M S Dhoni is being accused of corruption of the highest order though the actual suspicion is not of the highest order. This is how reputations are destroyed based on whispers and journalists need to understand this better, writes Ranjona Banerji
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-when-journalism-pretends-to-not-be-tabloidy/

Cheil appoints Vivek Ballabh as AVP - Digital Media
Ballabh will be leading the agency's efforts in digital media planning and strategy for all clients
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/cheil-appoints-vivek-ballabh-as-avp-digital-media/

Dentsu Communications bags creative duties of TVS Housing
Dentsu Communications was awarded the business after a multi-agency pitch
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/dentsu-communications-bags-creative-duties-of-tvs-housing/

A million retailers sell online, notes IAMAI
The retailers represent a wide range of categories including electronics, books, apparel, accessories, footwear, jewellery
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/a-million-retailers-sell-online-notes-iamai/

Juries for Cyber, Design and Direct Lions announced by Cannes
Cannes announces jury list for Cyber, Design and Direct Lions categories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/juries-for-cyber-design-and-direct-lions-announced-by-cannes/