Stories on 26th May 14

How advertising helped Modi get on road to PM
Quick views from ad captains Piyush Pandey, Sam Balsara, Prasoon Joshi, Anuraag Khandelwal and brand gurus Jagdeep Kapoor & Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/how-advertising-helped-modi-get-on-road-to-pm/

Top FMCG brands gain market share during economic slump
Market leaders like Gillette, Colgate, Dabur Real and Chyawanprash, Godrej's Good Knight and Jyothy Laboratories' Ujala have improved their market share in their core categories over the past one year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/top-fmcg-brands-gain-market-share-during-economic-slump/

Mindshare bags media mandate of Adlabs Imagica
The WPP agency will be responsible for the media planning and buying for India's first and only international standard theme park that was launched early last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/mindshare-bags-media-mandate-of-adlabs-imagica/

Orchard wins mandate to promote 'Meelo Evaru Koteeshwaru' on MAA TV
The agency wins mandate to promote the Telugu version of popular game show format Kaun Banega Crorepati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/orchard-wins-mandate-to-promote-meelo-evaru-koteeshwaru-on-maa-tv/

Amith Prabhu: The year flew by and we have a brand new government
On the first anniversary of this column, Amith Prabhu lists his three wishes from the government in the sphere of communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/amith-prabhu-the-year-flew-by-and-we-have-a-brand-new-government/

Reviewing the Reviews: Scathing 1 to 2.5 stars for Heropanti
Tiger Shroff has been the target of some rather nasty online mauling, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/reviewing-the-reviews-scathing-1-to-2-5-stars-for-heropanti/

Stories on 3rd Sep '12

MxM Mondays | Why do we love to hate Media Measurement?
MxMIndia asks industry veterans why media measurement is forever mired in controversies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/mxm-mondays-why-do-we-love-to-hate-media-measurement/

Strong branding, high ad spends key to growth of consumer goods cos
While the sales growth in the previous fiscal was mainly driven by price hikes, volume growth will be critical in the current year to sustain growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/strong-branding-high-ad-spends-key-to-growth-of-consumer-goods-cos/

Radio Mirchi appoints Starcom as media partner
Starcom continues its accounts winning spree with Radio Mirchi in its portfolio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/radio-mirchi-appoints-starcom-as-media-partner/

Sujoy Ghosh quits BCCL as Joy Chakraborthy returns
Sujoy Ghosh has quit Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd as former TV Today CEO Joy Chakraborthy returns to the BCCL fold
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/radio-mirchi-appoints-starcom-as-media-partner/

Milk brand Gopaljee rebranded Gopaljee Ananda
A new logo and tagline of 'Joy of Fresh Milk' has been unveiled post an investment of Rs 3.5 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/milk-brand-gopaljee-rebranded-gopaljee-ananda/

Reviewing the Reviews: Joker
Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of the latest Bollywood release - Joker... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/reviewing-the-reviews-joker/

The Anchor: 5 old-school rules for today's writers
Back in the gory old days of hard-copy reports and chattering teleprinters (huh, what?), reporters got short shrift from editors. Today’s comparatively cossetted bunch may like to take a peek into the past, says Vidya Heble
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-5-old-school-rules-for-todays-writers/

Anil Thakraney: Sur Kshetra of commerce & politics
This is not the first time an agitation has been threatened against TV shows that feature Pakistani artists. And it's not going to be the last time either
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/anil-thakraney-sur-kshetra-of-commerce-politics/

Ranjona Banerji: On how Raj Thackeray finds Hindi news channels 'irresponsible'
After sympathising with the media at his rally, the MNS leader's love for the media didn't last long. Now, it's directed against the Hindi news channels who he finds irresponsible
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/ranjona-banerji-on-how-raj-thackeray-finds-hindi-news-channels-irresponsible/

Stories on 25th Jul

Our battle is to out-think TOI: Meenal Baghel
Anil Thakraney gets the Mumbai Mirror editor-in-chief to speak like no Times of India group editor has ever done before. A must-read interview
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/our-battle-is-to-out-think-toi-meenal-baghel/


HUL, Dabur & Colgate Q1 sales up 20%, next few Qs challenging
The consumer goods companies said the next few quarters could be challenging if the monsoon is weak and the rupee continues to fall
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/hul-dabur-colgate-q1-sales-up-20-next-few-qs-challenging/


Crazeal enters cinemas for experiential marketing
Crazeal has rolled out a nationwide experiential marketing campaign to connect with consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/crazeal-enters-cinemas-for-experiential-marketing/

Why CMOs needn't feel guilty about going for Cannes Lions
Clients must attend festivals like the Cannes Lions to spot inspiring ideas, particularly in the digital, social and mobile and media worlds
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/why-attending-cannes-lions-is-no-longer-an-indulgence-for-cmos/


Ignitee appoints Ranjoy Dey as Chief Operating Officer
Mr Dey will be based at Ignitee's Gurgaon office - managing the business across the offices of Ignitee in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/ignitee-appoints-ranjoy-dey-as-chief-operating-officer/


Ogaan Cancer Foundation creates a breast cancer awareness campaign
In a bid to support the cause of breast cancer awareness, Ogaan Cancer Foundation has created a new campaign with filmmaker, Zoya Akthar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/ogaan-cancer-foundation-creates-a-breast-cancer-awareness-campaign/


Nitin Singh joins Indigo Consulting as biz head
He will be responsible for managing the recently acquired Indigo Consulting's relationships and scaling up the digital business in the Delhi region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/nitin-singh-joins-indigo-consulting-as-biz-head/


WATBlog announces CMO conference
It is a platform to connect with the Marketing Heads of India's Top Brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/watblog-announces-cmo-conference/


Suvarna launches 3 fiction shows
All three shows will go on air from July 30
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/suvarna-launches-3-fiction-shows/


The Anchor: 6 ways to create pathbreaking & sustainable communication for a brand
One significant conclusion with regard to communication has dawned - successful organizations always have top-driven communication, says N Chandramouli
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/the-anchor-6-ways-to-create-pathbreaking-sustainable-communication-for-a-brand/


Anil Thakraney: Murder in the factory
I sometimes wonder if CEOs put in special efforts to appoint the correct HR personnel for their factories. And ensure they are heavy trained for the job
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/anil-thakraney-murder-in-the-factory/

Stories on 22nd May

The not-so-chhota success of Chhota Bheem
The much-loved character has leapfrogged from being a mega-hit on Pogo to merchandising and the big screen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-not-so-chhota-success-of-chhota-bheem/

FMCGs like HUL, Dabur, Godrej, Marico on consumption-driven growth
A study of the aggregate financial performance of the leading 10 FMCG companies over the past eight quarters shows that the industry has grown at an average 16-21 per cent in the past two years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/fmcg-companies-like-hul-dabur-godrej-marico-continue-to-achieve-consumption-driven-growth/

GroupM selects Buddy Media as preferred social ad partner globally
WPP media investment management arm will roll out Buddy Media’s BuyBuddy social ad software to all agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/groupm-selects-buddy-media-as-preferred-social-ad-partner-globally/

Arijit Ray joins Dentsu Communications as CEO
Continuing with the series of senior-level appointments, the Dentsu India Group announced the appointment of Arijit Ray as Chief Executive Officer, Dentsu Communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/arijit-ray-joins-dentsu-communications-as-ceo/

Happy gets Siddhartha Roy as COO
Mr Roy or Sid, as he is fondly known, will be responsible for Happy’s operations across branches
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/happy-gets-siddhartha-roy-as-coo/

Disney wows kids with contest, launches new shows for summer
Record response for Disney Channel's Jet Set Go campaign where 30 kids and families will fly to the Hong Kong Disneyland
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/disney-wows-kids-in-summer-with-jet-set-go/

HP, others to parner junior NBA/WNBA school-based programme in India
Will reach approximately 10,000 students and 800 coaches across five cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/hp-others-to-parner-junior-nbawnba-school-based-programme-in-india/

BIG Magic to be available on Reliance Digital TV
Reliance Digital TV is the first DTH operator to offer BIG Magic to the viewers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/big-magic-to-be-available-on-reliance-digital-tv/

NDTV celebrated May 20 as 'India's Recycling Day'
Over Rs8.89 crore funds were raised as part of the Green Campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ndtv-celebrated-may-20-as-indias-recycling-day/

Suryan FM & Red FM sponsor radio forum
During the CEO Roundtable Session B Surendar - Senior V P & National Sales head, Red FM, will be sharing his views on the coming years of radio industry in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/suryan-fm-red-fm-sponsor-radio-forum/

The Anchor: 6 things that ail the PR industry
PR is not a quick fix and helps achieve goodwill - which cannot be earned overnight and has to be nurtured and sustained through long-term PR activity for the company or brand says Toral Sanghavi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-6-things-that-ail-the-pr-industry/

Debrief: Ashok Leyland: Terrible casting!
If the Ashok Leyland guys had to use Dhoni, the least they should have done was to make the man play a credible role in the script
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/debrief-ashok-leyland-terrible-casting/

Mediaah! Is media really a 'sunrise' sector?
Aditya Birla group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla says the media is a sunrise sector from an investment point of view? Is it really?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mediaah-is-media-really-a-sunrise-sector/

Stories on 11th April

My experiences around building brands & teams will come in handy: Haresh Chawla
No, he's not moving to a rival media conglomerate. The former Network 18 Group CEO is joining erivate equity firm India Value Fund Advisors as Partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/my-experiences-around-building-brands-teams-will-come-in-handy-at-ivfa-haresh-chawla/

GroupM study says global web spends up 16% in 2011
Internet advertising hit $84.8 billion in 2011, representing a 16 percent increase over the previous year, according to a new report from GroupM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/groupm-study-says-global-web-spends-up-16-in-2011/

Maxus names Madhvi Pahwa as first global talent director
Ms Pahwa will be based in India, reflecting shifting global priorities and opportunities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/madhvi-pahwa-is-first-global-talent-director-maxus/

Pradeep Gairola quits Times Internet, joins Meritnation as COO
Pradeep Gairola joins Naukri group's Meritnation as COO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/pradeep-gairola-quits-times-internet-joins-meritnation-as-coo/

8 days to Go-Goafest: Ajay Kakar on why the client frat should not attend Goafest!
Ajay Kakar lists reasons why a client should rather than not attend GoaFest 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/8-days-to-go-goafest-ajay-kakar-on-why-the-client-frat-should-not-attend-goafest/

Havas Media announces expansion of its sports & entertainment ops
Boosts the brand engagement offer of the Havas Sports & Entertainment network with the acquisition of US-based experiential market leader ignition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/havas-media-announces-expansion-of-its-sports-entertainment-ops/

George P Johnson launches Audience Marketing Division
This is in line with its aggressive growth plans as part of its 10th year celebrations in India market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/george-p-johnson-launches-audience-marketing-division/

Vodafone pushes to access net via phone
Created by O&M, the campaign proposition is of “internet is fun” to be substantiated by products that make internet fun to use on Vodafone network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/vodafone-pushes-to-access-net-via-phone/

Symphony's Garmi at large
DDB Mudra group creates an innovative campaign for Symphony
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/symphonys-garmi-at-large/

H&R Block appoints Onads as Marketing and Communication Partner
Onads appointed H&R Block's marketing & communications agency for their India launch. The business was won after a multi-agency pitch.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/hr-block-appoints-onads-as-marketing-and-communication-partner/

Radhika Das to join DDB Mudra Delhi as Vice President
She will be in-charge of some of the major clients handled out of the Delhi office such as Dabur Jaypee, Nestle and Mother Dairy.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/radhika-das-to-join-ddb-mudra-delhi-as-vice-president/

UTV Indiagames gets 'IPL Cricket Fever'
Brands like Volkswagen & Parle 20-20 cookies have joined hands with UTV to launch the official IPL season 5 mobile game
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/utv-indiagames-gets-ipl-cricket-fever/

BIGFlix takes consumer entertainment to a new level on Micromax Funbook
BIGFlix+ all set to entertain consumers on the Funbook tablet by Micromax
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/bigflix-takes-consumer-entertainment-to-a-new-level-on-micromax-funbook/

The Anchor: Sanjeet Singhai on 6 reasons how brands benefit by specific ad solutions
With advertising, brands can rationally differentiate themselves by highlighting their unique selling points which makes it stand different from other brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-sanjeet-singhai-on-6-reasons-how-brands-benefit-by-specific-ad-solutions/

Anil Thakraney: Cag awards: Need to be revived
I wasn't even aware that Cag awards still exist. They've become so low profile and unhappening in recent years, I imagined they had shut shop some years ago
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/anil-thakraney-cag-awards-need-to-be-revived/

Stories on 28th November

Raising the Bar: Colvyn on JWT with Bobby
With Bobby Pawar at the helm, CEO Colvyn Harris hopes to see JWT India achieve greater creative focus
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/raising-the-bar-colvyn-harris-on-jwt-with-bobby/

Binaca, Dalda, Moti... Kahaan Gaye Woh Brands!
From household names to forgotten history: Story of India's grand old brands such as Binaca, Dalda & Moti Soaps
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/binaca-dalda-moti-kahaan-gaye-woh-brands/

The Pix plan for genre leadership
The challenges for Pix are on two grounds: one is to be No 1 in the category emphatically and convincingly, beating both Star Movies and Movies Now, and then to ensure profitability and growth quarter after quarter, year after year.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-pix-game-plan/

IKEA, Carrefour welcome FDI
The Government’s decision to allow FDI in retail has opened up possibilities for international retail giants who till now have been waiting in the sidelines.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ikea-carrefour-welcome-fdi/

Anil Thakraney: Always the spectator. Never the player
As Vinod Mehta, the editor of Outlook mag says, in our profession we must always remain spectators, and never try to become players. However tempting it is to dive into the arena.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-always-the-spectator-never-the-player/

Reviewing the Reviews: Desi Boyz
Every week, Deepa Gahlot  reviews the reviews that film critics subject us to in print and on the Web.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/reviewing-the-reviews-desi-boyz/

AdStrat: Tata Tea's Soch Badlo
Lowe Lintas celebrates Tata Tea attempt to wake up India with the Soch Badlo campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adstrat-soch-badlo/

The Anchor: 9 variants of 'Why This Kolaveri' that have had YouTube afire!
If you think you've haven't had enough with the original, here are 9 variants of 'Why This Kolaveri' that's still a rage on You Tube and elsewhere.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-9-variants-of-why-this-kolaveri-that-have-had-youtube-afire/

Stories on 30th September

Can telly newbies score with biggies around?

With big faces reigning on reality and other shows, what is the scope for newcomers and can a new face create the same magic?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/can-telly-newbies-score-with-biggies-aroun/

Tring, tring! Maruti, Dabur & Co woo internal/external customers via mobiles

Mobile phones are the obvious place to be in for companies like Maruti Suzuki, Dabur and others.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/tring-tring-maruti-dabur-co-woo-internalexternal-customers-via-mobiles/

Red Label Tea - the choice of every Smart Bahu

For the first time ever, Red Label Tea signs television’s popular bahu Akshara for its latest ad campaign.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/red-label-tea-the-choice-of-every-smart-bahu/

MTV Unplugged kicks off with Rabbi Shergill

Micromax MTV Unplugged premieres this Saturday with Rabbi Shergill

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/mtv-unplugged-kicks-off-with-rabbi-shergill/

IRS 2011 Q2: Top 10 Magazines

Bring out the bugles ahead of the World Magazine Congress. Save a few, the topline figures of most magazines show a healthy growth

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/irs-2011-q2-top-10-magazines/

IRS 2011 Q2: Top 10 Dailiies

The Top 10 Hindi, English and Language Dailies as determined by MRUC and Hansa Research.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/irs-2011-q2-top-10-dailiies/

Dainik Jagran is Publication #1 in IRS 2011Q2

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/dainik-jagran-is-publication-1-in-irs-2011q2/

Ashish Bagga is INS president

India Today CEO Ashish Bagga is president of the Indian Newspaper Society

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/ashish-bagga-is-ins-president/

Ashish Bagga all set to be INS president today

India Today group's chief executive officer Ashish Bagga all set to take charge as INS president

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/ashish-bagga-all-set-to-be-ins-president-today/

Anchor calls for creative pitch

Anchor Electricals has called for a creative pitch. Industry sources close to the development have confirmed the news to MxM India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/anchor-calls-for-creative-pitch/

The Anchor: Rajan Narayan on 6 ways ad agencies can maximize revenues

New thinking brought to old school systems such as agency structure can lead to a lucrative overhaul

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/the-anchor-rajan-narayan-on-6-ways-ad-agencies-can-maximize-revenues/

Saurabh Tewari on life after Imagine

Imagine TV’s Saurabh Tewari, quits and starts Nautanki Films, discloses his plans.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/saurabh-tewari-on-life-after-imagine/