Stories on 10th Aug '15

Big Nite for the Datawallahs!
Unilever was Client of the Year at while OgilvyOne Worldwide was Agency of the Year at the DMA Asia Echo Awards held last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/big-nite-for-the-datawallahs/

Shavon Barua joins PHD as managing partner. to manage HUL digital mandate
With two decades of experience in creative agencies, this is the first time she will explore her opportunities at a media agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/shavon-barua-joins-phd-as-managing-partner-to-manage-hul-digital-mandate/

With Raksha Bandhan in mind, Facebook to launch online shopping fest with GroupM
The plan involves setting up a website in association with media agency conglomerate GroupM between August 12 and August 29, the day of the festival
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/with-raksha-bandhan-in-mind-facebook-to-launch-online-shopping-fest-with-groupm/

'Fight cancer with dignity', says HDFC Life's new campaign
First time ever a celebrity speaks on behalf of the Brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/fight-cancer-with-dignity-says-hdfc-lifes-new-campaign/

Mumbai to host first edition of EEMAX Global Awards 2015
The presentation ceremony will be held in Mumbai, India in September 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/mumbai-to-host-first-edition-of-eemax-global-awards-2015/

Amith Prabhu: The season of PR events is here!
India now has three to four signature events and globally there are a handful of global events that one should consider attending, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/amith-prabhu-the-season-of-pr-events-is-here/

NXT Digital gains impressive foothold in just 3 weeks
Will enable the cable fraternity in DAS Phase III and IV markets to remain independent, own their network and go digital as per Government mandate and within deadlines

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/nxt-digital-gains-impressive-foothold-in-just-3-weeks/

Stories on 12th Jun 14

Power points to target & track youth
Tips for marketers from Pepsico India CEO D Shivakumar and a checklist from Harish Bijoor on tracking the youth brigade
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/power-points-to-target-track-youth/

@ Kyoorius awards tonight: drinks thru event, drivers will be served dinner, Merus fm 10.30pm onwards. And many awards
It's the lesser details and the D&AD backed jury process which will make the difference
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kyoorius-awards-tonight-drinks-thru-event-drivers-will-be-served-dinner-merus-fm-10-30pm-onwards-and-many-awards/

Ignitee unveils Social IQ
Integrated businessframework to deliver 25 end-to-end social use cases
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ignitee-unveils-social-iq/

Anchor appoints DDB MudraMax for Dealers Meet in Australia
An agency pitch was undertaken on 30th April 2014, and saw participation from two other leading event management agencies VIZ. GPJ & Team Rustic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/anchor-appoints-ddb-mudramax-for-dealers-meet-in-australia/

Interface creates a new digital campaign for Oreo
The digital driven IMC took off depicting how Oreo Cookie and Orange Creme are #OreoBesties, two flavors that blend together
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/interface-creates-a-new-digital-campaign-for-oreo/

LinkedIn hosts Finance Connect in India
The event allowed a selective group of marketing leaders from the financial sector to understand the growing impact of social media and content marketing on their business

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/linkedin-hosts-finance-connect-in-india/

Stories on 4th Feb '14

10 years of being much-liked
Social networking site Facebook celebrates a decade of existence today. A graphical look at its journey and vital stats
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/10-years-of-being-much-liked/

Yeh clients maange more. PR agency honchos say in third edition of MSLGroup's annual report
MSLGroup has released the third edition of its annual PR industry report. Titled 'Public Relations in India: The Impact of the Economic Downturn and the 2014 Outlook'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/yeh-clients-maange-more-pr-agency-honchos-say-in-third-edition-of-mslgroups-annual-report/

Jaldi 5 with Nitin Chaudhry, HT Media: More than just media sponsorship of the Kala Ghoda Festival
A quick Q&A with the Business Head - West of HT Media on the newspaper group’s association with the Kala Gho
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/jaldi-with-nitin-chaudhry-ht-media-more-than-just-media-sponsorship-of-the-kala-ghoda-festival/


Mumbai leg of IAA Retrospect & Prospects with D Shivakumar on Feb 12
The PepsiCo India Chairman and CEO will present a 60-minute review of the highs and lows in media, advertising and marketing in 2013 and a forecast of what will happen in 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/mumbai-leg-of-iaa-retrospect-prospects-with-d-shivakumar-on-feb-12/

SapientNitro is Lycra's global AOR
Invista names SapientNitro global advertising Agency of Record for its Lycra brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/sapientnitro-is-lycras-global-aor/

Helios Media forays on to digital with SanjeevKapoorKhazana
The firm has expanded its services to monetize the YouTube channel - SanjeevKapoorKhazana
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/helios-media-forays-on-to-digital-with-sanjeevkapoorkhazana/

Ranjona Banerji: News media and its political leanings
Since the Indian media does not openly align with political parties or movements, confusion is easy and suspicions even easier, writes Ranjona Banerji

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-news-media-and-its-political-leanings/

Stories on 27th Jun '13

Still massy, not classy: Anooj Kapoor, Sab TV
The channel Executive VP and Business Head clarifies that the new look unveiled last week will mean no change in its programming
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50433

No kiya! Tired of telecom, D Shivakumar wants to move on
After eight years at Nokia, D Shivakumar turns his back on telecom as the Finnish handset marker battles to gain ground in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50420

Bharti Airtel & Google join hands to launch Free Zone in India
Airtel mobile customers will be able to access popular Google services on their mobile phones at zero data cost
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50407

BoxTV brings Shaw Brothers catalogue to India
The online video service has entered into a digital VOD deal to stream martial arts content directly on smartphones, tablets and computers
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50409

Facebook campaign reveals first look for Krrish 3
The Krrish 3 digital campaign, which kicks off with a Facebook fan chat by Hrithik Roshan today at 3pm, is spearheaded by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50410

Point of View: Time for TRM to measure television?
Media research professional Amit Nevrekar suggests an alternative until BARC's new system is ready
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50421

Debrief: Kotak Mahindra: Catching them young
The jingle is sweet and the ad is shot nicely. I like it that they haven't shown adult faces, their presence is only suggested. This keeps the focus on the little girl, and that's what makes the ad endearing
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50406

Comm consultancy Spag starts global ops
Healthcare communications professional Aman Gupta has launched a new multi-discipline communications organization with a global footprint - Spag (Strategic Partners Group)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50417

Saavn & Tata Docomo launch multi-channel mktg prog
The digital music service is featuring recording artists Daft Punk and Justin Timberlake to promote new mobile data services for Indian consumers

http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=50408

Stories on 15th Feb '13

IMC 2013: Need to keep pace with digital: Nitin Paranjpe
Assimilating changes was the theme running through Day 1 of the 7th Indian Magazine Congress
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41621

It's an era of brand experience,  not of product branding: D Shivakumar
At AIMA's 3rd World Marketing Congress, Apollo Tyres bags AIMA's R K Swamy High Performance Brand of the year Award
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41619

IMC 2013 Day 01: Print is in a vortex: Peter Kreisky
The Kreisky Media Consultancy chief highlighted some hard facts surrounding the magazine industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41620

Shailesh Kapoor: TV Wala Romance... Err... Love!
Entertainment television seem to have given a pass to Valentine's Day this year, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41622

First India TV Yuva Awards on Feb 18
The first edition of the Yuva awards, that aim to find Yuva Icons of India, will be held in the capital on Feb 18
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41617

Anil Thakraney: Marketers must conjure up more V Days
The idea is to create two such Big Days each month. Especially in those months when there is no important festival. And then, in tandem with the media, market that day to the hilt
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41616

Ranjona Banerji: So who really broke the Agusta Westland story?
Ranjona Banerji has a feeling that disclosure of this latest scam needs to be credited to The Indian Express
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41653

Gaana.com ties up with Simca, acquires music from 79 more regional labels
Gaana.com has tied up with the South Indian Music Companies Association, giving it access to over 55,000 songs covering the best of music in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41618

Times Internet launches Speaking Tree app for iPad
The application will enable easy access to spiritual conversations and articles from the website The Speaking Tree
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41562

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Vishal Gondal
Free is the new Premium
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41615

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Anita Nayyar
Ecosystem needs multiple and complementary elements
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41614