Stories on 6th Jan '17

Mitron, the Nation wants to Know...
An analysis by Stratagem Media on how the English news channels fared post-demonetisation and Arnab Goswami's exit
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98195

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Shouldn't my office give me an allowance for woolens to work in Delhi?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to a reader queries on a mixed bag of career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98191

Carat wins global mandate for Standard Chartered Bank
The account will be handled out of the agency's Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98189

Dentsu Impact strengthens its digital leadership
Swati Ratnakabegan her career working as a journalist with India Today Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98192

Colors, Rishtey end 2016 with top slots
Colors and Rishtey topped the Urban and Rural tables respectively. In the combined Urban+Rural roster, Colors was #1 and Rishtey #3
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98197

Shailesh Kapoor: Get Ready For A Deluge Of Singing Reality Shows
The big non-fiction highlight of the new year is going to be the sudden influx of shows in the singing reality genre, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98187

Viacom18 to showcase Golden Globe Awards across its channels
The awards will be compered by the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98190

Stories on 8th Jan '16

Top 5 Channels that made the Maximum Impact in 2015
Shailesh Kapoor picks his Top 5, standing out in a crowd of 500+ channels as true success stories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/top-5-channels-that-made-the-maximum-impact-in-2015/

Ranjona Banerji: Hyper-nationalism UnLtd
What India needs very urgently is TV programmes which analyse the way news is presented, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/ranjona-banerji-hyper-nationalism-unltd/

Indian luxury market to cross $18.3 billion by 2016: Assocham
Indian luxury market is expected to cross $18.3 billion by 2016 from the current $14.7 billion growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 25%
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/indian-luxury-market-to-cross-18-3-billion-by-2016-assocham/

BARC's watermarking technology achieves new milestone
Of the other key TV markets in India, 18 channels are of West Bengal and 17 of Maharashtra & Goa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/barcs-watermarking-technology-achieves-new-milestone/

Colors ends year on a high in BARC ratings
Here are BARC's urban + rural ratings for Week 52 of 2015 (Dec 26-Jan 1)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/colors-ends-year-on-a-high-in-barc-ratings/

PNB Housing Finance unveils multimedia brand campaignThe high-intensity campaign is aimed at consolidating its brand image and position itself as a Contemporary New Age Housing Finance Company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/pnb-housing-finance-unveils-multimedia-brand-campaign/

The Granny has her way in new communication for Tata Coffee Grand
TGBL launches a campaign poised to disrupt the category for the launch of Tata Coffee Grand

http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/the-granny-has-her-way-in-new-communication-for-tata-coffee-grand/

Stories on 7th Jan '16

It's here! Netflix arrives, will storm screens!
The leading on-demand video service now in India with a month's free trial + Interview with Netflix spokesperson
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/its-here-netflix-arrives-will-storm-screens/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: The salary offered doesn't allow me a decent home in Mumbai... so why work?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-the-salary-offered-doesnt-allow-me-a-decent-home-in-mumbai-so-why-work/

Mindshare appoints Kevin Rooney as Chief Growth Officer
Rooney's new role will have him overseeing all aspects of growth across the agency, and he will work closely with Mindshare’s leadership team to optimize their product development, business plans, and create new revenue streams
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/mindshare-fulcrum-gets-hul-yrf-for-indias-first-transgender-band/

Happ Post launched for 'sunshine' take on news
Happ Post is available as a native app for iOS and Android devices downloadable at http://onelink.to/bbuvww and as a web offering on www.happpost.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/happ-post-launched-for-sunshine-take-on-news/

Deepak Singh appointed Chief Creative Officer at The Social Street
Deepak brings a wealth of experience, spanning 15 years, having worked with advertising firms like Leo Burnett, Grey Worldwide, McCann Erickson, DDB Mudra and Dentsu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/deepak-singh-appointed-chief-creative-officer-at-the-social-street/

Mindshare appoints Kevin Rooney as Chief Growth Officer
Rooney's new role will have him overseeing all aspects of growth across the agency, and he will work closely with Mindshare’s leadership team to optimize their product development, business plans, and create new revenue streams
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/mindshare-appoints-kevin-rooney-as-chief-growth-officer/

5th edition of Facebook Awards announced
The 2015 Awards represented the biggest and most inspiring creative collection for Facebook as it reviewed over 2,700 submissions from 160 countries that offered a snapshot of the state of creativity and innovation across Facebook, Instagram and the entire industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/5th-edition-of-facebook-awards-announced/

Balaji Telefilms hands over sales mandate of Box Cricket League to Aidem Ventures
Box Cricket League will air its second season on India's leading Hindi GEC, Colors & Colors HD from Feb 28th 2016

http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/balaji-telefilms-hands-over-sales-mandate-of-box-cricket-league-to-aidem-ventures/

Stories on 1st Jul '15

Who's Afraid of ASCI?
Not brand managers, writes Sanjeev Kotnala, as the maximum penalty for a misleading ad is just withdrawl
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/whos-afraid-of-asci/

Times Network launches MN+, an HD-only English movie channel
The channel is a complete rebranding of Movies Now Plus, which will cease to exist post this launch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/times-network-launches-mn-an-hd-only-english-movie-channel/

Discussion on emergence of Twitter in storytelling
Held in Mumbai on Tuesday (June 30), the event saw a cross-section of mediapersons and well-known personalities talking on the rise of the platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/discussion-on-emergence-of-twitter-in-storytelling/

MTV's Splitsvilla will uncover what women want
Season 8 of the reality show will be back with hosts Sunny Leone and Rannvijay
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/mtvs-splitsvilla-will-uncover-what-women-want/

HolidayIQ.com launches mobile-only holidays marketplace
Over 1000+ curated activity-based travel packages listed, across all regions of India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/holidayiq-com-launches-mobile-only-holidays-marketplace/

Stories on 23rd Mar '15

Sanjeev Kotnala@Adfest: Well-choreographed storytelling
Adfest 2015 lived up to its promise of providing a creative forum and stimulus for learning, reports Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sanjeev-kotnalaadfest-well-choreographed-storytelling/

Sanjeev Kotnala@Adfest: 20 Learnings from the Jury on How to Be Bad Enough
Pointers from the jury on what creative agencies must work on to produce award-winning entries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sanjeev-kotnalaadfest-20-learnings-from-the-jury-on-how-to-be-bad-enough/

Ajay Chandwani: 6 reasons on what one can expect at Goafest 2015 (and why it's a must-attend)
The veteran adman and awards administrator on why the 10th edition of Goafest is a must-attend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/ajay-chandwani-6-reasons-on-what-one-can-expect-at-goafest-2015-and-why-its-a-must-attend/

Swati Mohan takes over as Business Head for Fox International Channels India
Prior to this, since January 2012, Swati has been spearheading the programming and content portfolio for the bouquet of channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/swati-mohan-takes-over-as-business-head-for-fox-international-channels-india/

Anchor unveils new campaign to promote CFL offering RIKI
The TVC elaborates on its unique features like unmatched life span of 10,000 hours and technological prowess
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/anchor-unveils-new-campaign-to-promote-cfl-offering-riki/

Amith Prabhu: Where's the Seat at the table?
How many communications heads have made attempts to earn the seat at the table by acquiring a business qualification or being able to contribute to the bottomline, asks Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/amith-prabhu-wheres-the-seat-at-the-table/

Colors Marathi takes off on a high
The new foray was flagged of by COLORS Marathi in a star-studded Gudi Padwa extravaganza on 20th March, 2015

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/colors-marathi-takes-off-on-a-high/

Stories on 18th Nov 14

The Whopper gets big on Social
As Burger King opens its Mumbai restaurant, only its second in India, we speak to CMO Uma Talreja on her marketing gambit
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/the-whopper-gets-big-on-social/

Ranjona Banerji: Which top TV anchor will win Modi’s Best Fan competition? And which TV anchor is your best bet for Supreme Court judge?
Why have courts and lawyers and judges when we have the media and TV panel discussions? After all, we listen to gossip, we "investigate", we have sources
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-which-top-tv-anchor-will-win-modi%e2%80%99s-best-fan-competition-and-which-tv-anchor-is-your-best-bet-for-supreme-court-judge/

And this is how the Regional Channels fared in Week 45
Presenting TAM data for Week 45 for various regional channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/and-this-is-how-the-regional-channels-fared-in-week-45/

Smirnoff urges consumers to party with 'unfakeit'
The campaign is being kick-started with an exciting TVC, based on the insight that "life is best, when stripped of rules and trying too hard"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/smirnoff-urges-consumers-to-party-with-unfakeit/

Keegan Pinto joins DDB Mudra West as Group Creative Director
Keegan is an avid Bollywood enthusiast. He composes music and writes lyrics too. His first feature-film outing will be seen mid-2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/keegan-pinto-joins-ddb-mudra-west-as-group-creative-director/

Pizzakraft's Amar Singh wins Most Talented CEO Trophy
Muktesh Chander, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, was judged the WOW Performer of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/pizzakrafts-amar-singh-wins-most-talented-ceo-trophy-2/

Big FM partners Honda's amazing feat
FM radio network 92.7 Big FMpartnered Honda Cars to attain the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by a car in a single country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/big-fm-partners-hondas-amazing-feat/

Jack in the Box promotes Abhishek Razdan to EVP & National Business Head
In his new role, Abhishek will oversee both, Mumbai and Delhi operations

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/jack-in-the-box-promotes-abhishek-razdan-to-evp-national-business-head/

Stories on 17th Nov 14

Is there a way to retain Top Talent
In just one month, we've had two top execs quiting to do their own. We asked Abha Kapoor for solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/is-there-a-way-to-retain-top-talent/

DD National to be relaunched as 'Desh Ka Apna Channel'
Apart from a slew of new programmes, the channel will be repackaged in new colours - purple and pink.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dd-national-to-be-relaunched-as-desh-ka-apna-channel/

Week 44 RAM Ratings for Radio Stations in 4 cities
Presenting RAM Ratings for Radio Stations in 4 cities for Week 44 (October 26 to November 1, 2014)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/week-44-ram-ratings-for-radio-stations-in-4-cities%E2%80%8B/

Press Council celebrates National Press Day
The print media has been a great enabler of citizen’s rights, said Minister of State of I&B Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/press-council-celebrates-national-press-day/

Amith Prabhu: How about a dedicated school for Reputation Management?
There is no school for reputation management - one of the few subjects that is both a science and an art, rues Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-how-about-a-dedicated-school-for-reputation-management/

Pizzakraft's Amar Singh wins Most Talented CEO Trophy
Muktesh Chander, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, was judged the WOW Performer of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/pizzakrafts-amar-singh-wins-most-talented-ceo-trophy/

Milestone Brandcom unveils Outdoor campaign for Goodyear India
This revolutionary tyre engineering allows tyres to hold the car for up to 80 km with no air pressure
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/milestone-brandcom-unveils-outdoor-campaign-for-goodyear-india/

93.5 Red FM launches a unique initiative
The anonymous caller chose RJ Raunac because of his bond and rapport with people in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/93-5-red-fm-launches-a-unique-initiative/

Stories on 13th Nov 14

What the new government (and MIB) must do for Radio
Tarun Katial, CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, makes a case for the radio broadcast sector in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-the-new-government-and-mib-must-do-for-radio/

Snapdeal leaves shoppers high and dry on sales day
The mess-up evoked the ire of hundreds of online shoppers, who took to social media to accuse the e-tailer of cheating them in the name of a 'big sale'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/snapdeal-leaves-shoppers-high-and-dry-on-sales-day/

AOC enters tablets, smartphones category; undertakes promotional campaign on twitter
AOC has initiated the first of its kind campaign on twitter under hashtag #Myaocmobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/aoc-enters-tablets-smartphones-category-undertakes-promotional-campaign-on-twitter/

North India CEOs to compete for CEOs Got Talent trophy
The event will feature CEOs from India Inc. who will pit their unique talents against each other
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/north-india-ceos-to-compete-for-ceos-got-talent-trophy/

RAM ratings for Week 43
Starting this week, we will carry RAM ratings regularly.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ram-ratings-for-week-43/

dna reveals 'Celebrity Columnists' for season 2
The season two celebrity line-up comprises an eclectic group ranging from Bollywood to health & nutrition, and stand-up comics to personality consultants
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dna-reveals-celebrity-columnists-for-season-2/

Helios Media to handle revenue monetisation for Fatafati
The channel that was launched last year has achieved the lead position among the youth of West Bengal

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/helios-media-to-handle-revenue-monetisation-for-fatafati/

Stories on 18th Jul 14

92.7 will be a 100-plus radio networks soon: Tarun Katial
Buoyed by the success of some key stations going retro, Reliance Broadcast has Big plans for 92.7 FM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/92-7-will-be-a-100-plus-radio-networks-soon-tarun-katial/

Shailesh Kapoor: Yo Yo Honey Singh: TV's Latest Superstar
When you have 63% impact on TV ratings, you are a real mass star, someone who has the ability to influence audiences across markets and age groups
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/shailesh-kapoor-yoyo-honey-singh-tvs-latest-superstar/

Ranjona Banerji: Foreign policy dictated by news anchors?
Bashing Ved Prakash Vaidik and then bashing anyone who has ever attended a seminar on India-Pakistan matters was taking a very serious matter into the realm of the ridiculous
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ranjona-banerji-foreign-policy-dictated-by-news-anchors/

PUMA announces partnership with Bengaluru FC in India
PUMA will be supplying the club with match and training playing kits for not only the senior squad but for the club's junior squads well
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/puma-announces-partnership-with-bengaluru-fc-in-india/

Soho Square unveils new campaign for Himalaya
The new TVC captures a woman's multiple attempts at addressing hair fall
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/soho-square-unveils-new-campaign-for-himalaya/

D&AD opens call for entries for Annual Professional Awards
D&AD introduces 16 new sub-categories for 2015 edition of world-famous Awards

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/dad-opens-call-for-entries-for-annual-professional-awards/

Stories on 21st Mar'14

What young journos can learn from Khushwant Singh
The late journalist will be remembered for his irreverence and a refusal to take himself too seriously, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/what-young-journos-can-learn-from-khushwant-singh/

Tributes & Toons from the papers, Web
Presenting a selection of interesting links to stories, tributes, toons and another collection of links on Khushwant Singh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/tributes-toons-from-the-papers-web/

The Khushwant Singh pre-obituary by Dhiren Bhagat
Well-known journalist Dhiren Bhagat who died in a car accident in November 1998 wrote a pre-obituary on Khushwant Singh in the now-defunct The Sunday Observer in February 1983
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/the-khushwant-singh-pre-obituary-by-dhiren-bhagat/

A man the likes of whom we will not see again: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
A message from Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on the passing away of Khushwant Singh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/a-man-the-likes-of-whom-we-will-not-see-again-prime-minister-manmohan-singh/

Tributes on Twitter: Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi, SRK, others
And this is how some well-knowns tweeted on Khushwant Singh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/tributes-on-twitter-manmohan-singh-narendra-modi-srk-others/

Clear KRA for Ajay Bhalwankar: Get SET Go... Sony is #6 in Week 11 yet again
Sony Entertainment Televison has slipped back to #6 for yet another week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/clear-kra-for-ajay-bhalwankar-get-set-go-sony-is-6-in-week-11-yet-again/

Pinterest takes the Hindi route to popularity
Users in India can access a translated version of the Pinterest website and Android apps immediately
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/pinterest-takes-the-hindi-route-to-popularity/

Gen Y Millennials the most ambitious, notes study
The study notes that Millennials in India are the most ambitious - 37 per cent of those surveyed expect to be in a management position within one year of graduating
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/gen-y-millennials-the-most-ambitious-notes-study/

FCBUlka appoints Joy Das as Media Director - Digital
FCBUlka Interactive has appointed Joy Das as Media Director – Digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/fcbulka-appoints-joy-das-as-media-director-digital/

Colors undertakes largescale marketing blitzkrieg for KKK
With a view to heighten engagement and make an impact, the channel has etched out a 360-degree marketing campaign to deliver its brand message loud and clear
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/fcbulka-appoints-joy-das-as-media-director-digital/

Chingles unveils campaign for new gum variety
The 30-sec long TVC is in line with the existing campaign of the brand and introduces the new flavour by pulling a prank and asking, "Aaj Lee Kya?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/chingles-unveils-campaign-for-new-gum-variety/

ixigo bets big on content, apps post revamp
Travel portal ixigo.com has announced a major revamp to its trip planner product with new content and social features

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ixigo-bets-big-on-content-apps-post-revamp/

Stories on 30th Jan '14

Publicis takes majority stake in Law & Kenneth, asks L&K to take charge of Saatchi & Saatchi
The new structure to have both companies working under the L&K Saatchi & Saatchi brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/publicis-takes-majority-stake-in-law-kenneth-asks-lk-to-take-charge-of-saatchi-saatchi/

Colors back at #2 as Life OK biggest gainer in Week 4
Star Plus was at 606 (previous week 626), Colors at 449 (467), Zee at 441 (471), Life OK 375 (347), Sab 323 (318) and Sony was at 254 (258)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/colors-back-at-2-as-life-ok-biggest-gainer-in-week-4/

Abhijit Avasthi: As of today, Ogilvy not participating in Abby. But, if Ad Club accepts its demands, it could...
A chat with with the Ogilvy & Mather National Creative Director revealed the agency is still awaiting the Abby organizers response to its demands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/abhijit-avasthi-as-of-today-ogilvy-not-participating-in-abby-but-if-ad-club-accepts-its-demands-it-could/

Key newspapers likely to contest IRS numbers in Court
MxMIndia learns that a few leading dailies are planning to collectively and individual contest the IRS in Court. They are currently seeking legal opinion on the same.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/key-newspapers-likely-to-contest-irs-numbers-in-court/

Taproot launches second phase of TOI campaign on farmer suicides
The second phase of the campaign was launched a few days back with a two-minute TVC, digital and print advertising and exhibitions which will draw people to understand the problem and donate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/taproot-launches-second-phase-of-toi-campaign-on-farmer-suicides/

Pune Design Festival on Feb 14-15
The Association of Designers of India has announced the eight annual edition of the Pune Design Festival. It will be held on February 14 and 15 at Hotel Le Meridien, Pune
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/pune-design-festival-on-feb-14-15/

Rajshekar Patil joins TBWA as CD
TBWA\India announced the appointment of Rajshekar Patil as Creative Director based in the Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/rajshekar-patil-joins-tbwa-as-cd/

Stories on 28th Jan '14

Sacrificing 5 GRPs is fine, carriage fees to DTH isn't: Anuj Gandhi & Gaurav Gandhi
The IndiaCast CEO and COO on what the Dish TV decision to charge carriage fees means to them and the trade
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/sacrificing-5-grps-is-fine-carriage-fees-to-dth-isnt-anuj-gandhi-gaurav-gandhi-indiacast/

Dainik Jagran is #1 daily in IRS, Hindustan is #2
While Dainik Jagran continues to be #1, Hindustan has climbed up to #2 position as Dainik Bhaskar is #3
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dainik-jagran-is-1-daily-in-irs-hindustan-is-2/

Ranjona Banerji: The Rahul Gandhi interview was more about Arnab Goswami
The whole interview sounded too structured. There was no flow and there was no charm. I for one learnt little new about Rahul Gandhi except that he has some good artwork on his walls, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ranjona-banerji-the-rahul-gandhi-interview-was-more-about-arnab-goswami/

Only 13 Indian shortlists at Festival of Media APAC
Last year, there were a 31 shortlists from India, and for the 2014 edition, it's 13
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/only-13-indian-shortlists-at-festival-of-media-apac/

Jaldi 5 with Nisha Narayanan: Small cities will be as important as Delhi or Mumbai
In a quick Q&A, Red FM COO Nisha Narayanan talks of how 2013 was for her radio, her plans for the stations in 2014 and where the radio sector is headed in adspends this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/jaldi-5-with-nisha-narayanan-small-cities-will-be-as-important-as-delhi-or-mumbai/

IAA Olive Crown introduces 'Corporate Social Crusader' Award
The Olive Crown Awards This award will honour a company's commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible by engaging in CSR activity that has an impact on society
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/iaa-olive-crown-introduces-corporate-social-crusader-award/

Senior alumni discuss empowerment, digital marketing at MICA's Grand Alumni Meet
Senior alumni were part of the panel discussions in the Business Conclave of the Grand Alumni Meet at MICA, Ahmedabad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/senior-alumni-discuss-empowerment-digital-marketing-at-micas-grand-alumni-meet/

India Today group launches Discovery Channel Magazine
The English monthly magazine will be priced at Rs 150 and will be edited by Jamal Sheikh

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/india-today-group-launches-discovery-channel-magazine/

Stories on 9th Jan '14

Marathi KBC's double gambit
ETV Marathi's Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati makes a quick comeback on the back of viewer demand and channel resurgence + Interview with Anuj Poddar, EVP & Business Head.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/marathi-kbcs-double-gambit/

Star Plus starts year with 647 mn viewers. Colors, Zee at #2 and #3
The headline is self-explanatory, but here’s it again: Star Plus started 2014 with 647 mn viewers. Colors and Zee are No 2 and 3 respectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/star-plus-starts-year-with-647-mn-viewers-colors-zee-at-2-and-3/

Lukup Media & Warner Bros partner for India's first on-demand TV channel
The deal will see titles made available through the on-demand service from February 2014, as well as future new releases. Users will have access to more than 200 films and TV series from the Warner Bros. library.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/lukup-media-warner-bros-partner-for-indias-first-on-demand-tv-channel/

Ashutosh quits IBN7, Vinay Tewari to take additional charge of news channel
IBN7 Managing Editor Ashutosh is moving on and will be succeeded by Vinay Tewari, Managing Editor, CNN-IBN
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ashutosh-quits-ibn7-vinay-tewari-to-take-additional-charge-of-news-channel/

Zee is title sponsor of Jaipur Lit Fest
The Jaipur Literature Festival has announced Zee Entertainment as the new title sponsor for the 2014 edition that takes place next week - January 17-21. Over 20,000 people are expected to attend each day of the five-day fest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/zee-is-title-sponsor-of-jaipur-lit-fest/

FabFurnish appoints Bang in the Middle as creative agency
The online home store has appointed Bang in the Middle as its communication partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/fabfurnish-appoints-bang-in-the-middle-as-creative-agency/

Online visit for looking up mobile phones registers 126% year-on-year growth: IAMAI
According to the latest Internet Economy Watch, published jointly by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and IMRB, the user visit to various websites to look for mobile phones has gone up from 6.05 million in November 2012 to 13.65 million in November 2013 registering a year-on-year growth of 126%
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/online-visit-for-looking-up-mobile-phones-registers-126-year-on-year-growth-iamai/

Stories on 23rd Dec '13

2013: Year of Shame
The year would best be remembered for the wrong reasons. In Part 1 of the 'Year of Shame' presenting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/2013-year-of-shame/

History will remember '24' as a gamechanger in Indian television: Raj Nayak
As Season 1 of the international TV mega-series 24's Indian adapt drew to a close on Saturday, the Colors CEO spoke on how the series fared for the channel and whether a second season is being planned
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/history-will-remember-24-as-a-gamechanger-in-indian-television-raj-nayak/

Aidem to rep Janta TV sales
Aidem Ventures is appointed National Sales Representative for Janta TV
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/aidem-to-rep-janta-tv-sales/

Amith Prabhu: 13 PR savvy international events and people of 2013
Amith Prabhu lists 13 people and events that shaped conversations globally in 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/amith-prabhu-13-pr-savvy-international-events-and-people-of-2013/

Dainik Bhaskar hosts India Pride Awards 2013-14
The fifth edition of the India Pride Awards, instituted by Dainik Bhaskar Group to acknowledge excellence in public sector units (PSUs), was held in Delhi last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/dainik-bhaskar-hosts-india-pride-awards-2013-14/

Reviewing the Reviews: Mostly two, some three stars for Dhoom: 3
Most reviewers were disappointed by the lifting of ideas and scenes in a big film like Dhoom: 3, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/reviewing-the-reviews-mostly-two-some-three-stars-for-dhoom-3/

Stories on 19th Dec '13

Impact of tech & techcos on consumer & advertiser behaviour: GroupM report
Extracts from GroupM's observationson how technology and technology companies will impact our business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/impact-of-tech-techcos-on-consumer-advertiser-behaviour-groupm-report/

In Week 50, Colors is No 2 Hindi GEC
While Star Plus continues to be numero uno, Colors gets ahead of Zee for the #2 slot in Week 50 amongst Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/in-week-50-colors-is-no-2-hindi-gec/

LiveTweets of Maurice Levy presser from 3.50pm @mxmindia
MxMIndia will bring you livetweets of the all-important Maurice Levy press conference from 3.50pm (1550 HRS India)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/livetweets-of-maurice-levy-presser-from-3-50pm-mxmindia/

IBS continues winning spree with Tata Docomo, wins Yahoo Big Idea Chair 2013
The Yahoo Big Idea Chair 2013 awards saw 137 brands represented through 426 entries from 61 agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ibs-continues-winning-spree-with-tata-docomo-wins-yahoo-big-idea-chair-2013/

Is it Goodbye Abby given internal & international awards?
With agencies going in for their internal awards, that's the question many seem to be asking in adland

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ibs-continues-winning-spree-with-tata-docomo-wins-yahoo-big-idea-chair-2013/

Stories on 21st Oct '13

Meet the new CEOs of Lodestar UM & Initiative
Nandini Dias and Anamika Mehta on taking charge of the two IPG Mediabrands agencies
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55126

MEC India expands media agency mandate within Reliance ADAG
MEC India has already been managing the media mandate for Reliance Communications, Reliance Net Connect & Reliance Digital TV
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55115

Murdoch, Mukesh team up for football league
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch and top industrialist Mukesh Ambani team up for IPL-style football league next year
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55114

No news on FM radio is bad news
Private radio channels slam government policy on 'airing news on radio'
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55114

Amith Prabhu: How Public Relations can win back the respect it deserves!
Educating clients that PR is about Return on Objectives and not Return on Investment the profession can bring win back the respect it deserves, writes Amith Prabhu
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55114

Colors takes '24' action to a 3D game
The game is fast-paced and score-based where the player is a third-person, cover-based shooter whose goal is to single-handedly foil terrorist operations organized within Mumbai
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55114

Reviewing the Reviews: Boss didn't deserve more than 2 stars
In the case of Anthony D'Souza's Boss, even the low-brow and forgiving audience turned up its nose, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=55114

Stories on 4th Oct '13

Innovate, for the kill...
...Literally, as Godrej launches a low-cost mosquito repellant. Innovation, say Nisaba Godrej and Sunil Kataria, are key to the consumer product co
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/innovate-for-the-kill/

Grow leaders from within: Andrew Warren-Smith
Leadership development is about creating experiences for people', says the MD of talent management firm Direct Dimensions International
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/grow-leaders-from-within-andrew-warren-smith/

Cricket sponsorship touches new low as Star, ESPN get title rights at throwaway price
ESPN Software, Star India win BCCI title sponsorship rights at Rs 2 crore an international match
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/cricket-sponsorship-touches-new-low-as-star-espn-get-title-rights-at-throwaway-price/

In India, 82% want brands to share, but only 25% do it effectively: Edelman study
PR firm Edelman's inaugural consumer study 'brandshare' proves it pays to share
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/in-india-82-want-brands-to-share-but-only-25-do-it-effectively-edelman-study/

TRAI releases consultation paper on issue/extension of DTH licence
TRAI issues a consultation paper on issue and/or extension of DTH licences pertaining to the entry fee, bank guarantee and period of licence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/trai-releases-consultation-paper-on-issueextension-of-dth-licence/

Zee appoints Mihir Modi as Chief Finance & Strategy Officer, elevates Hitesh Vakil as CEO, Service Excellence
Hitesh Vakil, CFO with ZEEL for the last 19 years, has been an integral part of the company's journey of over two decades
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/zee-appoints-mihir-modi-as-chief-finance-strategy-officer-elevates-hitesh-vakil-as-ceo-service-excellence/

Pressman Advertising gets listed in BSE & NSE
The agency, which works mostly with public sector firms, has become the first advertising agency in the country to get listed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/pressman-advertising-gets-listed-in-bse-nse/

Shailesh Kapoor: All Eyes on 24!
Secretly, many in rival channels are praying for the success of '24' Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/shailesh-kapoor-all-eyes-on-24/

Ranjona Banerji: When media 'irritated' Lara in Dehradun
The media must acknowledge that it is not the be-all and end-all of an event and must shave off some arrogance by allowing an event to continue smoothly, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/ranjona-banerji-when-media-irritated-lara-in-dehradun/

Stories on 20th Sep '13

Mumbai to go Social next Week
Starting Monday, 23 September, over a hundred events to be held in six venues including Mantralaya and Group M will celebrate and discuss social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/mumbai-to-go-social-next-week/

Influencing the way to success
An influencer can change people's behaviour in the pursuit of high performance, says Al Switzler, co-author, Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/influencing-the-way-to-success/

Mediaah! by Pradyuman Maheshwari: The Rise and Rise of Anurag Batra
The Businessworld acquisition clearly propels Anurag to a different league of media-owners. From being a Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of a B2B media group he is now the man spearheading one of India’s best known and respected media brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/mediaah-by-pradyuman-maheshwari-the-rise-and-rise-of-anurag-batra/

ABP sells Businessworld to undisclosed investors
Anurag Batra and Vikram Jhunjhunwala have bought the Businessworld business from ABP on behalf of some undisclosed investors, according to a communique issued
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/abp-sells-businessworld-to-undisclosed-investors/

Anil Kapoor's '24' to launch on Colors on Oct 4
Race for weekend eyeballs gets keener as Colors to launch drama series '24'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/anil-kapoors-24-to-launch-on-colors-on-oct-4/

Cheil adds digital muscle with top creative talent
The agency has brought in Ranjan Nautiyal as Group Creative Director and P Murali Gopal as Senior Creative Director
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/cheil-adds-digital-muscle-with-top-creative-talent/

Hindustan goes 'live' in Ranchi
Leading Hindi daily Hindustan launches 'Ranchi Live' in the Jharkhand capital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/hindustan-goes-live-in-ranchi/

Ranjona Banerji: Incomprehensible guests on news channels
These elections surveys have been dismally and dramatically wrong all too often in India but we still love them, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/09/ranjona-banerji-incomprehensible-guests-on-news-channels/

Stories on 17th Sep '13

Real India, Real Music
Music festivals gaining popularity in India as local talent's offering intensifies
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54095

ASCI asks Bharti Softbank to axe Taproot's digital ads for Hike Messenger
The Advertising Standards Council of India asks for withdrawl of Hike Messenger's online commercials
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54100

Jaldi 5 with Rajesh iyer, Marketing Head, Colors: Bigg Boss has become a cult show on Indian television.
Rajesh Iyer, Head of Marketing, Colors on the format of this year's Bigg Boss and the reality show's role as a buzz creator for his channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54092

Ranjona Banerji: Time for the media to jump left, right or centre
The media, it seems, needs a few lessons in school civics, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54118

FoxyMoron bags digital marketing duties of Celkon Mobiles
Mobile phone player Celkon has assigned its digital marketing duties to digital marketing firm FoxyMoron’s Delhi NCR branch
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54094

HUL's Hemant Bakshi elected ISA Chairman
Hemant Bakshi, Executive Director, Home and Personal Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited, was elected Chairman of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA). He takes over from Kurush N Grant
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54103

MEC appoints Tanushree Radhakrishnan as Digital Head - North
MEC India has appointed Tanushree Radhakrishnan as Digital Head - North
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=54107

Stories on 20th Aug '13

On the Food trail with Sanjeev Kapoor
India's biggest name in food discusses his recipe for the success of a channel like FoodFood
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/on-the-food-trail-with-sanjeev-kapoor/

Mindshare's Ajit Gurnani to head west @ MEC India
MEC India appoints Ajit Gurnani as Head - West
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/mindshares-ajit-gurnani-to-head-west-mec-india/

Colors goes free to air in the UK
The GEC goes FTA in UK from September 2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/colors-goes-free-to-air-in-the-uk/

Lodestar UM team wins Young Spikes Media Competition 2013, India
A team of Lodestar UM team wins Young Spikes Media Competition 2013, India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/lodestar-um-team-wins-young-spikes-media-competition-2013-india/

dna on do-good mode, launches brand campaign
Infectious-created campaign gets English daily dna to unveil new multiple media brand campaign - 'Good is in our dna'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/dna-on-do-good-mode-launches-brand-campaign/

Neville Bastawalla joins former boss Saurabh Yagnik at Sony Pix
The Hollywood movie channel to get on aggro mode with the former marketing head of Star India's Hindi movie channels and earlier English channels joining yesterday (Aug 19)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/dna-on-do-good-mode-launches-brand-campaign/

SocioSquare raises $325,000 funding from angel investors in US & UK
The Mumbai-based, Philadelphia, USA-headquartered social media marketing firm plans to use the investment to launch products to make social advertising more effective and ease content creation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/sociosquare-raises-325000-funding-from-angel-investors-in-us-uk/

Chhota Bheem, Salman Khan and Harry Potter most popular among kids: Ormax study
Media insights firm Ormax Media releases findings of its bi-annual study conducted across 1,800 kids in the 6-14 years age group in eight Indian cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/chhota-bheem-salman-khan-and-harry-potter-most-popular-among-kids-ormax-study/

Ranjona Banerji: Media sackings have little to do with incompetence
Ranjona Banerji thinks sacking CEOs and a couple of senior management honchos would be more effective than effecting massive layoffs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/ranjona-banerji-media-sackings-have-little-to-do-with-incompetence/

From PR to CR, Concept gets into CSR consultancy
The Mumbai-heaquartered agency sets up Concept Community Relations to to work with corporates on customized, focused CSR projects
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/from-pr-to-cr-concept-gets-into-csr-consultancy/

NDTV and Vedanta announce launch of 'Our Girls Our Pride'
The initiative aims to create awareness about issues related to the girl child in India. Priyanka Chopra named Campaign Ambassador for 'Our Girls Our Pride'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/ndtv-and-vedanta-announce-launch-of-our-girls-our-pride/