Stories on 24th Jan '17

Sensitivity & Sensibility in healthcare comms
A hundred percent of it is needed, said Sangeeta Barde of Sorento Healthcare in a quick chat on the sidelines of a recent workshop
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98766

Ranjona Banerji: In the US, the press is calling Trump's bluff. In India?
The American press will do their jobs as journalists, even if it upsets the powers that be, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98778

Veteran communications prof & journalist Irfan Khan passes away
He joined Hindustan Unilever in 1975 stayed on at HUL for 25 years, retiring from the FMCG major in 2000 as vice president and head of corporate communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98739

Ogilvy executes latest brand campaign for Bengal Tourism
Her journey takes her through the city streets of old Kolkata
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98741

VML appointsVenkatagiri Rao as Creative Head
Venkat, who has spent over 16 years in the creative and digital advertising industry, will be based in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98740

Indian Express Group launches mobile-led platform - Techook.com
Poised to be a game-changer with its focus on credibility, superlative content, and data-backed reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98742

India TV announces mega-conclave on UP polls
The day-long 'Chunav Manch' on February 4 will be conducted by India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98746

BBC Worldwide signs licensing deal with Amazon India
Amazon Prime launched in India in July 2016, and launched its Prime Video streaming service in December 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98751

Social Samosa announces first edition of Best Social Media Brand Awards
Ashish Bhasin to head jury for the inaugural edition
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98738

IAMAI incubated start-ups raise Rs9 crore
In its first full year of operations, Mobile 10X has incubated 35 startups at its hub in Bengaluru and five startups at its hub in Hyderabad
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98745

Brickworks Media launches Retail Track for brands
The proprietary tool monitors brands health and provides insights into the efficacy of their retail visibility across 6100+ towns, 1,03,000+ retail stores and 1100+ brands in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98744

Harper Collins celebrates25 yrs in India with Dentsu
The novel titled 'Journeys Never End’ exchanges hands through the film
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98677

Stories on 13th April

So why did Turner stop Imagine(ing)?
It was Terrible Thursday for the team as Turner Broadcasting announced closure of Imagine's business operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/so-why-did-turner-stop-imagineing/

This is a carefully considered business decision: Siddharth Jain
Turner remains fully committed to future investments and long-term participation in Indiaand will continue to explore expansion opportunities in this key priority market for Turner, Mr Jain added
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/this-is-a-carefully-considered-business-decision-siddharth-jain/

I am shocked and disappointed: Sameer Nair
GEC is a very difficult segment and it needs deep pockets and a determination to go the long haul, Sameer Nair told Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/i-am-shocked-and-disappointed-sameer-nair/

Analysis: Ashish Pherwani on when it's right for a channel to pull the plug
Channels which operate without a robust management team, a unique market position, and a defined target audience, won't be able to garner sustained and loyal viewership feels Ashish Pherwani of Ernst & Young
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/analysis-ashish-pherwani-on-when-its-right-for-a-channel-to-pull-the-plug/

Analysis 2: Pankaj Krishna on how Imagine lost due to consumer pull, not distribution
Pankaj Krishna, founder and MD, Chrome Data Analytics & Media, on how Imagine lost due to consumer pull, not distribution initiatives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/analysis-2-pankaj-krishna-on-how-imagine-lost-due-to-consumer-pull-not-distribution/

Mediaah! What did Turner imagine a GEC wud do?
Pradyuman Maheshwari believes that Turner should've shut the channel the moment Sameer Nair exited last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mediaah-what-did-turner-imagine-a-gec-wud-do/

The Anchor: 5 ways in which Imagine could've trumped Star Plus (and survived)
It's not a fun thing that's happened, but AN Chorrea chose to add his two-bit on what could be (and what should've been) done for the Imagine announcement to not happen.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-5-ways-in-which-imagine-couldve-trumped-star-plus-and-survived/

India Inc prepares for earnings season, expectations muted: CNBC-TV18
CNBC-TV18 presents Boardroom, the premier show which provides comprehensive earnings analysis of the India Inc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/india-inc-prepares-for-earnings-season-expectations-muted-cnbc-tv18/

Simmi Karna appointed as Business Head for BIG Productions
As part of her new portfolio, Ms Karna will be responsible for creation and marketing of shows designed for regional and Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/simmi-karna-appointed-as-business-head-for-big-productions/

Six Inches Communications develops unique OOH innovation for Kingston
The agency installs a gigantic pen drive at a mall in the city. The installation attempts to highlight and reiterate 'storage and space', the USP of the brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/six-inches-communications-develops-unique-ooh-innovation-forkingston/

Fever is Official Radio Partner of Delhi & Mumbai IPL teams
Fever 104 FM proudly supports Delhi Daredevils for the fifth consecutive year and Mumbai Indians for the third year in a row
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/fever-fm-is-the-official-radio-partner-of-delhi-daredevils-and-mumbai-indian/

Switzerland Tourism builds extended recall in Mumbai yet again
Milestone Brandcom creates mesmerizing presence forSwitzerlandtourism across Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/switzerlandtourism-builds-extended-recall-in-mumbai-yet-again/

IPL 2012 first week online viewership registers a 56% increase
New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14 per cent each, with Mumbai coming in a close second at 13 percent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/ipl-2012-first-week-online-viewership-registers-a-56-increase/

3rd edition of Indigo n Blues Festival promises treat for music-lovers
Co-writer of Eric Clapton's 'Layla'- Bobby Whitlock - to headline Purvankara Indigo n Blues alongsideTexaslegendary blues rock heavyweight Van Wilks Band
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-3rd-edition-of-indigo-n-blues-festival-promises-a-treat-for-music-aficionados/

Dear MxM:
MxMIndia is beyond industry news, views, analyses and 'gupshup'. We want our readers – especially those without any access to advice, mentors and godfathers – to have a forum where they can get all their questions answered. And to address these questions is Jaisurya Das, veteran mediaperson, counsellor and now COO, Sakal Media Group..
http://www.mxmindia.com/dear-mxm/

Hard Knocks by Anil Thakraney: What lessons have we learnt from Aarushi?
This has been a trial by the media, the channels have been playing the cops, the lawyers and the judges all rolled into one. And all this only to give a 'fresh slant' to the story
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/anil-thakraney-what-lessons-have-we-learnt-from-aarushi/

Katju rides to the rescue of the press!
In Freaking News, which now appears every Tuesday and Friday, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mjr-katju-rides-to-the-rescue-of-the-press/