Stories on 7th Feb '14

Currency Research Crisis: IRS Today, BARC Tomorrow?
It's a question that's been bothering many since the IRS 2013 was released. Esp given the impact on business, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/currency-research-crisis-irs-today-barc-tomorrow/

Indian Magazine Congress on Feb 24-25 in Delhi
The eighth edition of the Indian Magazine Congress will be held on February 24 and 25 in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/indian-magazine-congress-on-feb-24-25-in-delhi/

#beyondbiz: It's 'mind over matter' for Raj Nayak as he devours 'khatras' in real life
Introducing a new weekend series with Colors CEO Raj Nayak doing the unthinkable. Click on to see for yourself
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/beyondbiz-its-mind-over-matter-for-raj-nayak-as-he-devours-khatras-in-real-life/

Ranjona Banerji: Falling caliber of editors & the crisis in news media
The Press Club Mumbai discussion on the crisis in journalism dealt with issues that concern most newsrooms today: owner interference, weak business models and hence retrenchment, big business influence and the diminishing role of the editor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-falling-caliber-of-editors-the-crisis-in-news-media/

Fourth Dimension celebrates 3rd anniv
Chennai-based Fourth Dimension handles the airtime sales of the Puthiya Thalaimurai news channel, Puthu Yugam GEC, Chennai Live radio station and the Puthiya Thalaimurai and Puthiya Thalaimurai Kalvi magazines on an exclusive basis
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/fourth-dimension-celebrates-3rd-anniv/

Week 5 sets the challenge for new Sony biz head
Week 5 viewership for Sony Entertainment Television is 298 million. Elsewhere, Zee swaps spots with Colors at #2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/week-5-sets-the-challenge-for-new-sony-biz-head/

Stories on 18th October

Media under scanner for Telangana coverage

The coverage of the Telangana unrest in Andhra Pradesh by the media has come under criticism for a variety of reasons

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/media-under-scanner-for-telangana-coverage/

When Arnab struggled, sputtered

Ranjona Banerji reviews nightly news and the morning papers in Freaking News

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/when-arnab-struggled-sputtered/

Hyundai Eon: India Yawn

Anil Thakraney finds the launch TVC for the zippy, stylish Hyundai Eon a "total wash out"

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/hyundai-eon-india-yawn/

The Anchor: 5 things new I&B secretary Uday Kumar Varma must do

Tasksheet for new Info and Broadcasting Secretary, Uday Kumar Varma

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-5-things-new-ib-secretary-uday-kumar-varma-must-do/

Explore launches travel talk show

Travel Channel announces a new travel talk show, ‘Livewire With Ash’.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/explore-launches-travel-talk-show/

Publicis among leaders in Q3 M&A rankings

Publicis Groupe is among the leaders in third-quarter mergers and acquisitions rankings, with agencies from the group’s public relations network advised on approximately US$155 billion value of deals worldwide.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/publicis-among-leaders-in-q3-ma-rankings/

Star Plus gets CNBC award

Star Plus named ‘Best Entertainment Channel’ at CNBC Story Board Awaaz Awards 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/star-plus-gets-cnbc-award/

TOI holds ‘heart conclave’

The Times of India and The Cardiological Society of India are organizing an India Heart Conclave to engage relevant stakeholders from the healthcare fraternity in a discussion on necessary actions for managing cardiological disorders.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/toi-holds-%E2%80%98heart-conclave%E2%80%99/

Placement fair by IAF with HT Media’s Shine.com

HT Media’s Shine.com has partnered with The Indian Air force (IAF) to help their retired and retiring personnel find a second career in the corporate world.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/placement-fair-by-iaf-with-ht-media%E2%80%99s-shine-com/

Case Study: Hippo uses Twitter to take stock

Plan T for Twitter put Hippo at the head of the pack when it came to distribution, restocking, and a creative marketing win.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/keeping-stock-with-twitter/

The Zee Q2 Story: Net profit up 26.7%, ad revenues down 4.2%, spends down 2.3%

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-zee-q2-story-net-profit-up-26-7-ad-revenues-down-4-2-costs-down-spends-down-2-3/

Networking UnLtd @ F1: Tag Heuer, Mercedes, UB, etc book corporate boxes

Formula 1 offers an excellent networking opportunity for corporate as large corporate cough up upto Rs 1 crore for special boxes

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/networking-unltd-f1-tag-heuer-mercedes-ub-etc-book-corporate-boxes/

First TVC from Lavie

Lavie releases its first ever TV campaign, capturing the essence of the brand, ‘Handbags for the Many Moods of Women’.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/first-tvc-from-lavie/

Yes, the French do have designs on India!

French design and visual communication school ecole intuit.lab ties up with veteran adman Ravi Deshpande to set up design school in Mumbai

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/french-design-school-in-town/

No crisis for magazines in India: Chris Llewellyn

India is still booming and still ‘incredible’, and what people call a crisis is just a cycle which will turn around, says Chris Llewellyn.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/%E2%80%98no-crisis-for-magazines-in-india%E2%80%99/

Stories on 7th October

3 days to World Magazine meet

Three days to the FIPP’s World Magazine Congress in India, being held here for the first time

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/3-days-to-world-magazine-meet/

I Will Miss You Dad: An iPhone pays tribute to its Legendary Father, Steven P Jobs

Krish Dhingra finds his iPhone paying tribute to its famed father, Steve Jobs

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/i-will-miss-you-dad-an-iphone-pays-tribute-to-its-legendary-father-steven-p-jobs/

When the media got it right

Ranjona Banerji reviews nightly news and the morning papers in Freaking News

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/when-the-media-got-it-right/

Leo Burnett wins creative mandates for Games 24x7

Games 24x7 have awarded their creative mandates to Leo Burnett India. The win is an outcome of a multi-agency pitch.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/leo-burnett-wins-creative-mandates-for-games-24x7/

StreetSmart buzz for Disney movie

StreetSmart helps create buzz for Disney original movie ‘Phineas & Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension’

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/streetsmart-buzz-for-disney-movie/

Anil Thakraney’s DeBrief: Very cool stuff!

Airtel’s idea has caught on with the so-called Gen Next, and the internet is buzzing with it. A total winner, to put it simply.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/anil-thakraney%E2%80%99s-debrief-very-cool-stuff/

AC Nielsen Jr, father of TV ratings, passes away

Market research and television ratings pioneer Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. passed away on Wednesday

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/ac-nielsen-jr-father-of-tv-ratings-passes-away/

Steve Jobs – The Vision and the Conviction

Obituary: Steve Jobs (1955-2011) showed what it takes to turn the smallest of ideas into life-changing products

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/steve-jobs-%E2%80%93-the-vision-and-the-conviction/

RIP, Steve Jobs

The world remembers Steve Jobs as a visionary, innovator and ace businessman. Facebook status links

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/rip-steve-jobs/

Those iconic Apple ads

Select Apple advertisements released from 1984 till date. For more links, we suggest searching for more ads at YouTube.com

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/those-iconic-apple-ads/

The Anchor: Anil Thakraney’s 4 reasons why Steve Jobs was so special

There are many reasons behind the cult of Jobs. Here’s my little list on what made the man so special. And my reasons actually lie within Apple’s own legendary ‘Think Different’ advert.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-anil-thakraney%E2%80%99s-4-reasons-why-steve-jobs-was-so-special/