Stories on 23rd Jun 14

Kan Khajura shines at Cannes, but not much win-wa
India gets just 27 metals at Cannes Lions, but wins in Cyber & Mobile herald good news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kan-khajura-shines-at-cannes-but-not-much-win-wa/

BudgetSpeak #1: CVL Srinivas: Budget 2014 - An opportunity to reboot M&E
There are three levels at which the government can help fast track the M&E industry, writes CVL Srinivas, CEO GroupM South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/budgetspeak-1-cvl-srinivas-budget-2014-an-opportunity-to-reboot-me/

D&AD-backed Kyoorius Design awards jury session starts in Pune
A mix of three international and Indian jury members are gathered in Pune's DSK International Campus to deliberate on entries for the design awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/dad-backed-kyoorius-design-awards-jury-session-starts-in-pune/

Parle opts for 'Apna Circle' credo for Marie
The campaign captures the essence of spending time with a close knit circle of friends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/parle-opts-for-apna-circle-credo-for-marie/

Galaxy 11 football stars to work their magic for Samsung Galaxy 5
Eleven consumers to get a once in a lifetime chance to win a trip to Europe and watch Messi and Ronaldo in action
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/galaxy-11-football-stars-to-work-their-magic-for-samsung-galaxy-5/

Reviewing the Reviews: Maximum zero stars for Humshakals
After the dud Himmatwala, the assumption was that Sajid Khan would have learnt his lesson and at least attempted to make a half-way decent film
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-maximum-zero-stars-for-humshakals/

Amith Prabhu: Is a Cannes PR Lion within our reach?
Amith Prabhu on only six entries being entered by two PR firms in India at the Cannes Lions and no PR firm in India or abroad winning the Grand Prix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-is-a-cannes-pr-lion-within-our-reach/

Stories on 2nd Jun 14

Other agencies should've participated in the Abby: Colvyn Harris
A quick chat with the JWT South Asia CEO whose agency won the maximum number of metals at Goafest 2014 including a Grand Prix for Direct
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/other-agencies-shouldve-participated-in-the-abby-colvyn-harris/

MxM @ Goafest 2014: Wrap-up report
Around 1700 delegates participated at the 2014 edition of Goafest which was mostly held indoors
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/mxm-goafest-2014-wrap-up-report/

Key changes in ZenithOptimedia top deck: Exit: Satyajit Sen & Navin Khemka In: Dnyanada Chaudhari & Prasanna Kulkarni
ZenithOptimedia has announced the quitting of CEO Satyajit Sen and Navin Khemka. Meanwhile, Dnyanada Chaudhari joins today as Managing Partner and Prasanna Kulkarni as Chief Creative Officer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/key-changes-in-zenithoptimedia-top-deck-exit-satyajit-sen-navin-khemka-in-dnyanada-chaudhari-prasanna-kulkarni/

Amith Prabhu: The exclusivity of exclusives
Can we coin a better term to kill the ambiguity the 'exclusivity' term has brought about, asks Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-the-exclusivity-of-exclusives/

Reviewing the Reviews: Most 3 stars for Citylights
Rajkummar Rao and Manav Kaul carry the film on their able shoulders, and fetch the film mostly 3 star ratings, even by critics who expressed some disappointment, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-most-3-stars-for-citylights/

Stories on 7th Apr '14

Ads v/s Ads
Are anti-ads ads or advertisements that take a shot at advertising gaining ground?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ads-vs-ads/

WPP may buy Temple at over Rs 200 cr
The world's largest advertising company is set to buy Bengaluru-based creative agency with the deal valued at over Rs 200 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/wpp-may-buy-temple-at-over-rs-200-cr/

Filmfare, Femina ink deal for brand extensions
The Times of India has tied up with Dream Theatre for a a licensing deal with the iconic magazine brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/filmfare-femina-ink-deal-for-brand-extensions/

YuppTV receives investment of Rs 16 cr from Sashi Reddi
The Hyderabad- and Atlanta-based internet TV provider has parted 10% stake in the company for the consideration
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/yupptv-receives-investment-of-rs-16-cr-from-sashi-reddi/

Amith Prabhu: The Indian PR scene
There is no authentic estimate of the size and there are varying figures though India has almost all the leading PR firms that have begun operations organically or inorganically, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/amith-prabhu-the-indian-pr-scene/

Reviewing the Reviews: 1.5 to 3 star ratings for Main Tera Hero
Main Tera Hero is as nonsensical as any David Dhawan film, and how a viewer responds to it depends entirely on what is expected from the film, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/reviewing-the-reviews-1-5-to-3-star-ratings-for-main-tera-hero/

Stories on 24th Feb '14

Flying high! 22feet sells out to DDB Mudra
The 5-yr-old digital media firm will merge with Tribal and its core team will manage the joint entity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/flying-high-22feet-sells-out-to-ddb-mudra/

Indian Magazine Congress opens. Minister Tewari asks trade to look digital
Innovation needed to be used as a sustained tool for bringing the change in the lives of the readers rather than being a tool for 'short-cut' solutions, I&B Minister Manish Tewari said while delivering the inaugural address at the 8th Indian Magazine Congress held in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/indian-magazine-congress-opens-minister-tewari-asks-trade-to-look-digital/

BBC study reveals impact of mobile ads on affluent consumers
Mobile advertising is four times as effective as the already proven advertising medium desktop, as per the BBC World News survey conducted by Millward Brown
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/bbc-study-reveals-impact-of-mobile-ads-on-affluent-consumers/

Wills Lifestyle appoints iContract for digital marketing
ITC Ltd's fashion and lifestyle brand from ITC, has appointed iContract to handle its digital marketing and social media portfolio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/wills-lifestyle-appoints-icontract-for-digital-marketing/

Amith Prabhu: The crucible called Media Lists
The absence of updated media lists lead to several journalists receiving calls long after they have moved on from one media outlet to another showing the caller in poor light, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/amith-prabhu-the-crucible-called-media-lists/

Reviewing the Reviews: Mostly 2.5 stars as Highway disappoints critics
Most critics were disappointed with Imtiaz Ali's Highway and stayed with 2.5 stars with the highest being four, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/reviewing-the-reviews-mostly-2-5-stars-as-highway-disappoints-critics/

Stories on 9th Dec '13

The making of Brand Aam Aadmi Party
Digital promise followed on-ground action won the day for AAP, say branding specialists based in Delhi NCR
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/the-making-of-brand-aam-aadmi-party/

Kartik Sharma to take charge from Ajit Varghese as Managing Director, Maxus South Asia
He will assume office in January 2014 when MR Varghese moves into regional role as CEO Maxus Asia-Pacific

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/kartik-sharma-to-take-charge-from-ajit-varghese-as-managing-director-maxus-south-asia/

Jaldi 5 with Prathap Suthan: The broom symbolized the cleansing that people ached for:
Q&A with the Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle, to comment on the rise and rise of the Aam Aadmi Party and and its brand promise from an advertising person’s point of view
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/the-making-of-brand-aam-aadmi-party/

AAP appeal! This is how Page 1s of leading dailies looked today
We bring you front page of the newspapers on the morning after the historic Assembly election results on Sunday, December 8
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/aap-appeal-this-is-how-page-1s-of-leading-dailies-looked-today/

Amith Prabhu: PR lessons for AAP, BJP & Congress for the general elections
There are some key Public Relations lessons for AAP and for the two large political parties in the backdrop of the Assembly elections results, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/amith-prabhu-pr-lessons-for-aap-bjp-congress-for-the-general-elections/

India ad revenues to grow 11.3% in 2014: Magna Global. 2013 Growth: 7.8%
Last year, Magna Global had predicted an 8.7% growth for Indian adspends. This was revised mid-year to 7.8%. The growth for 2012-13 based on its estimates, is 7.8 percent
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/india-ad-revenues-to-grow-11-3-in-2014-magna-global-2013-growth-7-8/

Madison Media wins HomeShop18 Media AOR
The account, which will be handled by Platinum Media in Delhi, was serviced by Mindshare and the estimated media spend is in the range of Rs 30 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/madison-media-wins-homeshop18-media-aor/

Reviewing the Reviews: Ratings ranged from 0 to 2 for R...Rajkumar
R...Rajkumar is the kind of masala film that opens well (according to trade experts), sometimes does great business, but has critics curling up their noses in disgust, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/reviewing-the-reviews-ratings-ranged-from-0-to-2-for-r-rajkumar/

Stories on 25th Nov '13

What's made Arnab the Face of News TV
The events of November 26, 2008 and thereafter saw the rise and rise of Arnab Goswami. A freewheeling chat with the Editor-in-Chief of Times Now
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/whats-made-arnab-the-face-of-news-tv/

Sebastian ‘Saby’ D’Souza: I want to erase 26/11 from my memory (alert: some explicit pictures)
Other than images of the Taj Mahal hotel and scenes of frenzy around the spots where the terrorist had struck, the Mumbai Mirror picture Ajmal Kasab in the concourse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) got Saby much fame and accolades. But the ace photographer says he doesn't like to about the event. "I want to erase the event from my memory completely. I wish it had never happened," he told us.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sebastian-saby-dsouza-i-want-to-erase-2611-from-my-memory-alert-some-explicit-pictures/

Ranjona Banerji: 26/11 - battleground news channels and newspapers
If 26/11 was the making of Times Now, it was also a battleground for newspapers, writes Ranjona Banerji. For journalists, it was the story of the decade playing out in front of one's eyes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ranjona-banerji-2611-battleground-news-channels-and-newspapers/

Sachin Kalbag: No time for water, no time to blink
MiD-Day executive Sachin Kalbag reported on the Mumbai terror siege for Delhi's Mail Today, where he worked as Senior Editor from 2008 to 2011. Here, he recounts the hardships faced by journalists covering the Mumbai terror siege
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sachin-kalbag-no-time-for-water-no-time-to-blink/

Amul ads on the terror attack & after
The creatives we see on Amul Butter's billboards are excellent indicators of popular mood and perception. Here we bring you some of these released after November 26, 2008 and until the Kasab hanging
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/amul-ads-on-the-terror-attack-after/

Page 1 of some Mumbai dailies - Nov 27-30, 2008
The following are the front pages of some Mumbai dailies from November 27-30, 2008
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/front-pages-of-some-mumbai-dailies-november-27-30-2008/

Amith Prabhu: It's not about doing the right things, it's about doing everything right
The last week has seen the Indian media - both social and mainstream - abuzz with two conversations on two men - Sachin Tendulkar and Tarun Tejpal, although, as writes Amith Prabhu, it may be a bit blasphemous to mention both of them in the same sentence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/amith-prabhu-its-not-about-doing-the-right-things-its-about-doing-everything-right/

Reviewing the Reviews: Gori Tere Pyaar Mein leaves most critics yawning
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, a typical romcom from the Dharma Productions banner, directed by Punit Malhotra,  left most critics yawning with boredom, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/reviewing-the-reviews-gori-tere-pyaar-mein-leaves-most-critics-yawning/

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 1st Apr'13

MxM Mondays: What does Goafest have in store?
In the light of the recent controversies, MxMIndia asked industry players what they feel about Goafest, what they are looking forward to, and who they think should win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/mxm-mondays-what-does-goafest-have-in-store/

#Scamadgate | Anil Thakraney: Let's face the facts
MxMIndia Editor-at-Large Anil Thakraney analyses the issues thrown up by the JWT-Ford scam ad controversy, and puts things in perspective
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/scamadgate-anil-thakraney-lets-face-the-facts/

Shailesh Kapoor: High-decibel launches, low-decibel ratings
Too many launches have flattered to deceive in the past and there is an element of cynicism in the viewer response to launch campaigns today, says Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/shailesh-kapoor-high-decibel-launches-low-decibel-ratings/

Mediaah! Breaking! Times stops Media net, controversial practice killed overnight :)
Haridwar, April 1: The Times has decided to drop its controversial Media net practice, Mediaah! learns from a reliable source. It appears the management took this decision after a round of discussion and finally issued this statement after the board issued the diktat
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/mediaah-breaking-times-stops-media-net-controversial-practice-killed-overnight/

IRS Q4 2012: Most publications show degrowth
Seven of top 10 publications, six of top 10 dailies, eight of Top 10 magazines, six of top 10 Hindi dailies, five of top 10 English dailies, six of Top 10 language dailies, seven of top 10 Hindi magazines, nine of Top 10 English magazines and nine of top 10 language magazines registered degrowth in Q4 of 2014 IRS
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/irs-q4-2012-most-publications-show-degrowth/

Vikatan launches premium offering Aval Kitchen
The 128-page special issue is priced at Rs 60 per copy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/vikatan-launches-premium-offering-aval-kitchen/

Jagran launches coffee table book on temples of Jharkhand
The book, Devalaya, showcases some of the prominent temples of Jharkhand which are held in high religious esteem by local and trans-state devotees
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/jagran-launches-coffee-table-book-on-temples-of-jharkhand/

AdStrat: Cinthol's awesome approach
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/adstrat-cinthols-awesome-approach/

Reviewing the Reviews: Himmatwala
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/reviewing-the-reviews-himmatwala/

Star Plus now on Sky Go in UK
Star Plus is available on the Sky Go service in the UK from March-end, and is the first Asian television channel to join the service
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/star-plus-now-on-sky-go-in-uk/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Ashwin Padmanabhan: Meeting the diversity of its audience is crucial for radio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/one-big-idea-by-ashwin-padmanabhan-meeting-the-diversity-of-its-audience-is-crucial-for-radio/

Stories on 18th Mar'13

MxM Mondays: Do journalists need to be qualified?
Yet again Press Council chief Justice Markandey Katju's suggestion that only journos must be professionally qualified has drawn angry comments. Mostly: Bosh!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/mxm-mondays-do-journalists-need-to-be-qualified/

GroupM India launches Y-Co to leverage talent of youth
GroupM the country's leading media agency network has announced the launch of a unique initiative aimed at leveraging the talent of its younger executives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/groupm-india-launches-y-co-to-leverage-talent-of-youth/

Havas appoints Abhishek Jain to head buying for West
The recently rebranded Havas Media India has appointed Abhishek Jain as Senior Vice President Investments, Havas Media India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/havas-media-appoints-abhishek-jain-to-head-buying-for-west/

Taproot tops @ Adfest as India is #13 in creativity
Taproot bagged the maximum number of finalist spots from amongst Indian agencies at the ongoing Adfest in Thailand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/taproot-bags-20-finalists-at-adfest-as-india-is-13-in-creativity-ranking/

BIG RTL to 'Thrill' Mumbai & Delhi
BIG RTL Thrill strengthens reach of channel to Mumbai and Delhi, to launch this week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/big-rtl-to-thrill-mumbai-delhi/

CLA creates dream sequence for Appy Fizz with Saif
For the national marketing campaign of Appy Fizz, Creativeland Asia has used brand ambassador Saif Ali Khan's dream as the new hangout spot for the drink
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/creativeland-asia-creates-dream-sequence-for-appy-fizz-with-saif/

AdStrat: Polycab's first ad
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/adstrat-polycabs-first-ad/

Anil Thakraney: VVS: Very Very Sad
It's now a given; the moment a cricketer retires, by default he walks into the commentary box. The latest entrant, VVS Laxman, is painful to hear. He speaks poorly, provides zero insights, and has a voice that makes a sixer sound like a boring thingy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/anil-thakraney-vvs-very-very-sad/

BCCC conducts session on Portrayal of Women on TV
BCCC members and representatives of the channels discussed women-related thematic issues that ranged from sex, nudity, obscenity, stereotyping and violence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/bccc-conducts-session-on-portrayal-of-women-on-tv/

Palasa bags Streax Xenoh deodorants
The Mumbai-based agency has launched its new TVC 'Live Fearless' with 'Fearless' Ranvijay Singh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/palasa-bags-streax-xenoh-deodorants/

Sahara Q Shop set to expand in Maharashtra
Sahara Q Shop is set to launch its operations with 3,780 exclusive stores in the state of Maharashtra
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/sahara-q-shop-set-to-expand-in-maharashtra/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by NP Sathyamurthy: Bundling is the way forward for regional channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/one-big-idea-by-np-sathyamurthy-bundling-is-the-way-forward-for-regional-channels/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Maheshwar Peri: Is ethical media viable any longer?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/one-big-idea-by-maheshwar-peri-is-ethical-media-viable-any-longer/

Stories on 10th Dec '12

MxM Monday: Is BTL gaining acceptance as a must-have in a media plan?
With below-the-line gaining a bigger share of ad budgets over the years, a cross-section of the A&M frat on its efficacy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-monday-is-btl-gaining-acceptance-as-a-must-have-in-a-media-plan/

Jaldi 5 with Aditya Sinha, former editor-in-chief, DNA: Coincidence that quitting timed with Zee News controversy
Aditya Sinha quit DNA as editor-in-chief last week amidst rumours that the move had linkages with the Zee News controversy. While he denies the coincidence theory, do read the between the lines to figure what could be the reason
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/jaldi-5-with-aditya-sinha-former-editor-in-chief-dna-coincidence-that-quitting-timed-with-zee-news-controversy/

Some meetha ho jaye for Rekha with Snickers
Mars ropes in Rekha for Snickers to challenge Kraft Cadbury's hold on Rs 3,000-cr Indian chocolate market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/some-meetha-ho-jaye-for-rekha-with-snickers/

Publicis Groupe acquires iStrat & MarketGate
iStrat is a leading integrated digital agency and MarketGate, a Mumbai-based strategic business and marketing consulting firm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/publicis-groupe-acquires-istrat-marketgate/

Ranjona Banerji: Our 'News of the World' moment?
That Zee chairman Subhash Chandra has apparently been questioned for between seven and nine hours by the Delhi police, is surely not a common occurrence for high profile owners of media houses, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-our-news-of-the-world-moment/

Anil Thakraney: Australian radio jocks should be jailed
A hospital is not a place where you make 'Bakras' out of people, it is a place of the sick and the dying. This is not just completely unethical, it's bloody insensitive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-australian-radio-jocks-should-be-jailed/

Reviewing the Reviews: Khiladi 786
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/reviewing-the-reviews-khiladi-786/

The Anchor: 6 things young companies should do to attract talent
Talent acquisition can make all the difference between short-term and long-term success for start-up, writes Ambika Sharma while listing six things one can do to attract the right talent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-6-things-young-companies-should-do-to-attract-talent/

Big Fame Star provides talent opportunity in Punjab, Central India
Reliance Broadcast Network's regional general entertainment channels, Big Magic and Spark Punjabi, have announced the launch of India's first-ever hinterland talent hunt with Big Fame Star, a hunt for the youth star in the markets of Central India and Punjab
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/big-fame-star-provides-talent-opportunity-in-punjab-central-india/

Stories on 3rd Dec '12

India ad revenues grew 2.6% in 2012: Magna Global. Forecast for 2013: 8.7%
The internet grow at 31.2% in Inda, notes Magna Global's annual ad forecast for the year 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-ad-revenues-grew-2-6-in-2012-magna-global-forecast-for-2013-8-7/

Brand Impact of Facebook's EdgeRank Algorithm Change: GroupM Next
Facebook implemented significant changes to its EdgeRank algorithm earlier this fall. Analyses conducted across the Facebook pages of 25 brands by the GroupM Next Predictive Insights team in conjunction with M80, a GroupM-owned social media and community activation agency, reveals interesting results
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/brand-impact-of-facebooks-edgerank-algorithm-change-groupm-next/

Colors to air Japanese 'anime' remake from Dec 23
Suraj: The Rising Star is a story of a 16-year-old boy, Suraj, who sets out on a journey to be trained as a young cricketer. It's a remake of popular Japanese manga show 'Kyojin no Hoshi'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/colors-to-air-japanese-anime-remake-from-dec-23/

Gautam Gambhir face of HT's 'You Read, They Learn' Initiative
YRTL is an ongoing initiative from Hindustan Times to help educate underprivileged children
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-ad-revenues-grew-2-6-in-2012-magna-global-forecast-for-2013-8-7/

Reviewing the Reviews: Talaash
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/reviewing-the-reviews-talaash/

Maya Digital awards Eggfirst creative duties for in-studio traning prog
The Mumbai-based agency bags Rs 6 crore account for print and radio advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/maya-digital-awards-eggfirst-creative-duties-for-in-studio-traning-prog/

The Anchor: 5 ways PR agencies can employ social media for clients
Navneet Anand lists five not-so-talked about ways in which PR agencies can deploy social media tools for their clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-ways-pr-agencies-can-employ-social-media-for-clients/

Anil Thakraney: Decoding 66A. (And losing my head!)
The problem is the three key words in 66A. They are so broad-based, William Shakespeare would have found it impossible to decode them in terms of intended criminality. These words are Offensive, Annoyance and Inconvenience

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-decoding-66a-and-losing-my-head/

Stories on 22nd Oct '12

Yash Chopra. 1932-2012
Remembering a fine film-maker and one of India’s biggest names in Media and Entertainment
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34125

Yash Chopra: From humble beginnings to cinematic supremacy
From Dhool Ka Phool to Jab Tak Hai Jain and several other megahits in between, Mr Chopra was India’s numero uno film-maker
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34068

Deepa Gahlot: Yash Chopra - good, gracious and warm!
Yashji had come to be known for his romantic films with his chiffon-clad heroines and dashing heroes, but fact is he was always been a trend-setter and always a little ahead of the times, which is why Yash Raj Films turned into an industry force
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34058

Shailesh Kapoor: Deewaar was his best!
Everyone calls him the King of Romance, but Yash Chopra has directed some of the most powerful and hard-hitting dramas in Hindi cinema's history, especially Deewaar and Trishul
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34061

Yash Chopra: Gimmicks don't help films
He was more than a master film-maker… he was an industry leader whose views on the business of cinema held as much weight as those on cinematic craft. Excerpts from an interview taken two years back by MxMIndia columnist Deepa Gahlot which we carry in our Jaldi 5 interview section.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34118

The Anchor: Lakshmipathy Bhat on 4 reasons why Yash Chopra was such a marketing savvy craftsman
Much has already been written about his business savvy and the role of marketing in the  success of Hum Tum, Dhoom 2, Chak De India and so many others. Lakshmipathy Bhat picks a few highlights from the way he chartered his business
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34096


Reviewing the Reviews: Student Of The Year
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34060

Digitization in Delhi crosses 66%, 99% in Mumbai: MIB
The IB ministry has said it recognizes that discrepancies had crept into the digitization data earlier.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34063

Yuvi's Twitter contest sees 1.6mn views in under 4 hours
Life ka Balla, a twitter contest launched by Yuvraj Singh, saw major traction from the followers of Yuvraj. The contest was viewed by more than 1.6 million followers in less than 4 hours
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34065

New 'married love' TVC from Platinum Guild
Platinum Guild International (PGI) has come out with a new film to further embellish the idea of love happening after marriage, a thought that was reflected in their first Platinum Day of Love film
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34062

Anil Thakraney: Starbucks: Power of a brand
A number of people have been proudly putting out ‘I am at Starbucks!’ tweets. And to think it's just a bloody coffee joint, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34057

Signposts... October 22
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34110

Stories on 24th Sep '12

MxM Monday: Has the role of PR diminished?
Has the role of the public relations firm diminished and can media do without it? MxMIndia asked industry captains for their take
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/mxm-monday-has-the-role-of-pr-diminished/

Jaldi 5 with  Roop Sharma: Govt must be transparent with consumers on digitization
The digital penetration in cable homes is 63.5% and it's 73% in cable and DTH homes, according to figures quoted by Ms Sharma, founder-head of the Cable Operators Federation of India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/jaldi-5-with-roop-sharma-govt-must-be-transparent-with-consumers-on-digitization/

FPJ boost for small agencies
Mid- and small-sized advertising agencies came together in an initiative which was part of the annual conclave hosted by Free Press Journal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/fpj-boost-for-small-agencies/

RIP, G Kasturi, Editor, The Hindu (1965-91)
Mr G Kasturi, veteran journalist and Editor of The Hindu from 1965 to 1991 passed away last Friday (September 21). He was 87
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/rip-g-kasturi-editor-the-hindu-1965-91/

Sonal Dabral & Josy Paul on London Intnl Awards jury
Acclaimed creative directors to meet in Las Vegas to select the world's best work
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/sonal-dabral-josy-paul-on-london-international-awards-2012-jury/

Reviewing the Reviews: Heroine
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/reviewing-the-reviews-heroine/

RBNL launches 'Switch To' campaign in run-up to digitization
Aimed at empowering consumers to make an informed decision, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd partners with operators to provide increased visibility through multi-media marketing campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/rbnl-launches-switch-to-campaign-in-run-up-to-digitization/

Pulp Strategy adds NEC India to its client kitty
The full-service experiential marketing and communications agency has won the business pursuant to a multiple agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/pulp-strategy-adds-nec-india-to-its-client-kitty/

The Anchor: 4 reasons why FDI in retail will not shake up mom 'n pop stores
The four factors that will ensure people stick with the corner shop - convenience, cost, choice and customer service
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-4-reasons-why-fdi-in-retail-will-not-shake-up-mom-n-pop-stores/

Anil Thakraney: The MMS show
The PM is better off taking up a job as a professor of economics. He’ll do swimmingly there, provided he can manage to keep the students awake
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-4-reasons-why-fdi-in-retail-will-not-shake-up-mom-n-pop-stores/

Ranjona Banerji: Yes, we have a Prime Minister!
It needed parties from West Bengal to get Prime Minister Manmohan Singh charged - earlier when the Left walked out over the India-US nuclear deal and now the TMC over FDI in retail and diesel prices, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/ranjona-banerji-yes-we-have-a-prime-minister/

Signposts… September 24
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/signposts-september-24/

Stories on 10th Sep '12

One Year & Counting: MxM@1
As we celebrate our first anniversary, our resolve to offer a credible and honest source of information stays. Many thanks to all those who've helped us reach thus far, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=30745

First Person Team accounts on The Year That Was by
Alok Kapuria, Tuhina Anand, Vidya Heble, Johnson Napier, Shruti Pushkarna, Ananya Saha, Meghna Sharma, Akash Raha, Robin Thomas, Shubhangi Mehta, Insiyah Rangwala, Rafiq Barak & Kishor Kate
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=30670

By Invitation: Peter Mukerjea, Jaisurya Das, Sundeep Nagpal, Deepa Gahlot, Paritosh Joshi, Shailesh Kapoor & Sorbojeet Chatterjee
Our galaxy of weekly and other regular columnists and contributors to write and/or reminisce
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=30695

Anil Thakraney: Behind the interview
When you know a person for such a long period of time, it becomes a friendly banter, rather than a killer interview
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=30706

Ranjona Banerji: End to innocence
Now, I'm top of the pops when it comes to TV news. I watch it all day. I watch it all night. I can tell from a lift of an eyebrow or the curl of a lip if an anchor is going to mess it up or burst into bombast
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=30707

The Anchor: Ajay Kakar on 10 reasons why the Ad & Marketing world needs independent publications like MxMIndia
Taareef karun kya uski, jisne tumhein banaaya... Ajay Kakar on 10 reasons why A&M needs independents like MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=30705

Stories on 21st May

Maxus leads in RECMA qualitatives for April 2012; Mindshare, LMG follow
Exclusive extracts from RECMA's quarterly qualitiative evaluation of Indian media agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/maxus-leads-in-recma-qualitatives-for-april-2012-mindshare-lmg-follow/

GroupM's Xaxis to launch in India in 6 months
Xaxis launches Asia-Pacific headquarters to provide global advertisers with audience targeting capabilities, nine-market roll-out planned over next six months with Michel de Rijk MD-APAC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/groupms-xaxis-to-launch-in-india-in-6-months/

Mediaah! Why media purists needn't worry about Kumar Mangalam Birla’s 27.5 % in Living Media
More than the possibility of business empires exerting pressure after investing in the media, the worry is when the situation reaches oligopolistic proportions, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/why-media-purists-neednt-worry-about-kumar-mangalam-birlas-27-5-in-living-media/

Loss of plurality is worrying: Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
Senior journalist and media-watcher Paranjoy Guha Thakurta on what the Aditya Birla investment in the India Today group means for the Indian media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/analysis-2-loss-of-plurality-is-worrying-paranjoy-guha-thakurta/

Is Brand SRK losing sheen due to controversies?
SRK's image has suffered in the last couple of years not only due to the controversies that have surrounded him but also because he is an ageing celebrity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/is-brand-srk-losing-sheen-due-to-controversies/

Nothing can kill brand IPL: Experts
The latest IPL scandals - match fixing, SRK-MCA brawl and molestation case – have started everyone talking again, not all of it good
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/nothing-can-kill-brand-ipl-experts/

Industry gears up for India Radio Forum 2012
The seventh edition of India Radio Forum (IRF), organized by Partners in Media Asia (PIM), will be held on May 22 at JW Marriot Hotel in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/industry-gears-up-for-india-radio-forum-2012/

Reviewing the Reviews: Department
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases… in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/reviewing-the-reviews-department/

Ad Strat: eBay - Want it. Get it
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ad-strat-ebay-want-it-get-it/

Congress-led UPA loses sheen as BJP inches ahead: ABP News-Nielsen Survey
The survey, conducted across 28 cities, revealed that the BJP would garner 28 per cent of the votes if Lok Sabha elections are held now, while the Congress would manage only 20 per cent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/congress-led-upa-loses-sheen-as-bjp-inches-ahead-abp-news-nielsen-survey/

DNA drives 10,000 visitors to Wheelocity Auto Expo 2012
This edition of DNA Wheelocity Auto Expo which showcased cars from the every price level
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/dna-drives-10000-visitors-to-wheelocity-auto-expo-2012/

Apalya TV crosses 11 million viewers on IPL 2012
While the TV viewership is falling, mobile viewership ratings see a rise
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/apalya-tv-crosses-11-million-viewers-on-ipl-2012/

The Anchor: Shailesh Amonkar on 5 reasons why national advertisers can't ignore regional media
The objective of any communication is reaching out to maximum audiences and achieving sales so if regional publications deliver these they would not be ignored, says Shailesh Amonkar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-shailesh-amonkar-lists-5-reasons-why-national-advertisers-cannot-ignore-regional-publications/

Anil Thakraney: On the great IPL scandals
The dust is beginning to settle on both the above issues. But am sure the next scandal is just round the corner. What’s the IPL without some offline tamasha?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-on-the-great-ipl-scandals/

[MJR] News TV declares IPL root of most evils
It has been clear to the protectors of both cricket and Indian society from year one that the IPL was BAD NEWS. The very fact that so many people were interested was proof enough
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-news-tv-declares-ipl-root-of-most-evils/

Stories on 14th May

1000 episodes, and counting!
A simple story and real emotions propelled Balika Vadhu (and Colors) to the top. The show completes a thousand episodes of airing tonight
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/1000-episodes-and-counting/

RAM releases the second Radio Listenership sweeps for 9 cities
First sweeps released in October 2011; Comparison shows interesting growth & changes in Radio Consumption for advertisers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ram-releases-the-second-radio-listenership-sweeps-for-9-cities/

DDB MudraMax bags duties for Ashok Leyland
The heavy vehicles business, said to be in the range of Rs25 crores, will be handled out of DDB MudraMax's Chennai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ddb-mudramax-bags-media-duties-for-ashok-leyland/

Can a Satyamev-like show be created for radio? Yes, say broadcasters
The next step forward for the industry should be attempts to create differentiation in content in order to create more appointment listeners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/can-a-satyamev-like-show-be-created-for-radio-yes-say-broadcasters/

TAM releases mid-week TVRs for SMJ
TAM released its mid-week ratings for the six metros with the show garnering a TVR of 3.79 on Star Plus and 0.43 for DD
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/tam-releases-mid-week-ratings-for-satyamev-jayate/

Bindass to host 'Generation Einstein' on May 14
Bindass will launch the Indian edition of the very successful book ‘Generation Einstein’ this evening with well-known international author and speaker Jeroen Boschma in attendance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/bindass-to-host-generation-einstein-on-may-14/

Reviewing the Reviews: Ishaqzaade
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/reviewing-the-reviews-ishaqzaade/

Sera Bangali honours 13 progressive Bengalis who said no to negativity
This biggest, and most credible, award function felicitates eminent personalities who have not only achieved excellence in their respective fields but have also helped to bring Bengalin the national as well as international limelight
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/sera-bangali-honours-13-progressive-bengalis-who-said-no-to-negativity/

Mehmet Akay takes over as GM, Southern & Western India, Turkish Airlines
Mr Akay will be responsible for driving growth and expansion of the company's market share in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mehmet-akay-takes-over-as-gm-southern-western-india-turkish-airlines/

Tata Nano partners with MTV India for India's first Social Road Trip
Tata Nano will leverage the online medium to treat travel enthusiasts to a 20-day, over 2000 km drive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/tata-nano-partners-with-mtv-india-for-indias-first-social-road-trip/

Tuborg now in an exciting new avatar
Breakthrough bottle innovation with the introduction of an all new packaging and visual identity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/tuborg-now-in-an-exciting-new-avatar/

BIG RTL Thrill gears for launch and unveils logo
Logo unveils across Reliance Broadcast Network’s television bouquet on May 10
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/big-rtl-thrill-gears-for-launch-and-unveils-logo/

The Anchor: 5 Reasons why Brands get it wrong with the Youth
Work on an intelligent, creative and smart campaign without reading too much into youth behaviour because reality is that one will never ever be able to understand how these mindsets function, says Samyak Chakrabarty
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-brands-get-it-wrong-with-the-youth/

Anil Thakraney: Is Satyamev benefiting advertisers?
Because Satyamev’s content is highly sensational and extremely disturbing, audiences are unlikely to be receptive to the idea of pure commerce in that moment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-is-satyamev-benefiting-advertisers/

[MJR] Pity the Poor Politician!
At a time when the Indian media is grappling with all sorts of issues and allegations, the Murdoch saga presents an interesting contrast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-pity-the-poor-politician/

Stories on 7th May

Dream start for Satyamev Jayate
As Aamir Khan's mega-show launched with much fanfare, a cross-section of mediapersons & experts tell us whether they expect the magic to deliver
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/dream-start-for-satyamev-jayate/

Mediaah! Thank you, Star Plus. Thank you, Aamir Khan
Pradyuman Maheshwari is all praise for Satymev Jayate and says how in one masterstroke, Aamir Khan, Uday Shankar and Star India may have silenced detractors who say broadcasters are irresponsible given the kind of content aired
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mediaah-thank-you-star-plus-thank-you-aamir-khan/

Anil Thakraney: Oprah Khan
While Aamir pocketed a few crore rupees as the nation wept on Sunday morning over the female foeticide issue, must say it’s a commendable social effort, writes Anil Thakraney in Hard Knocks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-oprah-khan/

MCCS channels unveil new look
The on-air launch on June 1 will see Star News change its logo as ABP News in Hindi, Star Ananda as ABP Ananda in Bengali and Star Majha as ABP Majha in Marathi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mccs-channels-unveil-new-look/

Press Club Bombay honour bigger than Padma Shri: Vinod Mehta
The evening also witnessed two special awards being given to late Pradeep Vijaykar and eminent journalist Madhu Shetye for their outstanding contribution to the domain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/press-club-bombay-honour-bigger-than-padma-shri-vinod-mehta/

Digitization is going to be the biggest reform in broadcast sector: Ambika Soni
The Minister was attending the 6th Annual Summit on Entertainment and Media organized by Assocham, Focus 2012: Digitization for Inclusive Growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/digitization-is-going-to-be-the-biggest-reform-in-broadcast-sector-ambika-soni/

Full report of Assocham 'focus' on M&E
Assocham organized the 6th annual summit on entertainment and media, Focus 2012 where the topic in focus was Digitization for Inclusive Growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/full-report-of-assocham-focus-on-me/

Ad Strat: Havells Fans are Forever
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. MxMIndia brings you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ad-strat-havells-fans-are-forever/

Reviewing the Reviews: Jannat 2
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/reviewing-the-reviews-jannat-2/

The Anchor: Viral Pandya on 5 ways how a small ad agency can beat the biggies
When bigger agencies win, their folks celebrate. And when we win, the world celebrates. Enjoy being small yet lethal, and let your work score BIG, says Viral Pandya
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-viral-pandya-on-5-ways-how-a-small-ad-agency-can-beat-the-biggies/

[MJR] The mighty Murdoch empire wobbles
At a time when the Indian media is grappling with all sorts of issues and allegations, the Murdoch saga presents an interesting contrast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mjr-the-mighty-murdoch-empire-wobbles/

Stories on 26th March

Awards have no relevance to advtg: Balki
The Lowe Lintas big boss freewheels with Anil Thakraney about Bs big and small, talent, and why he won't participate in the Abby (at Goafest)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/awards-have-no-relevance-to-the-purpose-of-advertising-balki/

No fluffy business for the wool market
Amir Sheikh, Country Manager India, The Woolmark Company gives MxMIndia an insight into the company's plan in India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/no-fluffy-business-for-the-wool-market/

A Golden year for Femina Tamil
The first anniversary of Femina Tamil sees celebration of a glittering response to the magazine; WWM CEO Tarun Rai says more South editions are possible as it is a vast and exciting market.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/a-golden-year-for-femina-tamil/

[PR Channel] Crisis makes the adrenalin flow: Prema Sagar
Prema Sagar, Principal and Founder of Genesis Burson-Marsteller, spoke to MxM India about the growth of Genesis, issues that the industry faces today and where India stands in the international PR domain.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pr-crisis-makes-the-adrenalin-flow-prema-sagar/

E Raghavan, Editor, Vijaya Karnataka and Vijaya Next is no more
E Raghavan, the Editor of Vijaya Karnataka, the Kannada daily from TOI and the weekly Vijaya Next passed away on March 24 of cardiac arrest at the age of 61.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/e-raghavan-editor-vijaya-karnataka-and-vijaya-next-is-no-more/

Reviewing the Reviews: Agent Vinod
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/reviewing-the-reviews-agent-vinod/

Ad Strat: Whisper of possibility
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. MxMIndia brings you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ad-strat-whisper-of-possibility/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why this is the most important week in the year
A N Chorrea on why the last week of every March is so vital in every Indian organization's existence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-this-is-the-most-important-week-in-the-year/

Anil Thakraney: How can things improve at ad awards?
Broadly speaking, there are two big problems: One, the award competitions are designed to honour the ‘smart alecky' stuff rather than the effective stuff. And two, the suspicious quality of the judges.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-how-can-things-be-improved-at-the-ad-awards/

[Noosemaker] It doesn't add up for poor Monty
This time, in its final report, the Planning Commission lowered the number of poor people by lowering the numbers. This has led to a dramatic reduction in poor people.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/noosemaker-it-doesnt-add-up-for-poor-monty/

Mediaah! Morparia moves from Mid-Day to Mirror, Weekend tweets, The Monday Psssst!
Hemant Morparia, one of India's foremost editorial cartoonists, has moved from Mid-Day to Mumbai Mirror.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mediaah-morparia-moves-from-mid-day-to-mirror-weekend-tweets-the-monday-psssst/

Stories on 12th March

Celebrating Rahul Dravid via his TVCs
The Last Wal(l)tz: MxMIndia pays tribute to India's most dependable cricketer and tracks his endorsements journey of over 15 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/rahul-dravid-the-last-walltz/

Peter Mukerjea: Dream On... after all we're in March 2012!
In Media Mullings, Peter Mukerjea envisages a scenario that will enable the media industry in India to reshape and reinvent and become truly 'world class'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/peter-mukerjea-dream-on-after-all-were-in-march-2012/

Has IPL become too expensive for advertisers?
There are a few advertisers who have raised concerns over low returns against large investments on IPL
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/has-ipl-become-too-expensive-for-advertisers/

Manisha Tripathi to head SMG's LiquidThread in India
has been appointed as National Director and will report to CVL Srinivas, Managing Director, LiquidThread, Asia-Pacific
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/manisha-tripathi-to-head-smgs-liquidthread-in-india/

Kannadada Kotyadhipathi locks ads, to air from tonight
The Kannada Kaun Banega Crorepati promises to be as big a hit as its counterparts in Hindi and other languages.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/kannadada-kotyadhipathi-locks-advertisers-to-air-from-march-12-2/

Life beyond cricket: 5 new leagues in 1.5yrs
Inspired by the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in cricket, almost every sport with some following in India is launching a city-based, professional league
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/5-new-sports-leagues-in-18-months-non-cricket-sports-looking-for-a-different-pitch/

Mindshare finds Gen Y Entrepreneurial Spirit in Trend Study
Mindshare has launched the first edition of its new quarterly trend series, Culture Vulture, which identifies the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Gen Y across 30 countries globally.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mindshare-identifies-gen-y-entrepreneurial-spirit-in-trend-study/

[PR] Our goal is to achieve standards: N Ramamoorthi
N Ramamoorthi, President & Country Head, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, on PR challenges in India and what keeps him awake at night.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pr-channel-our-goal-is-to-achieve-standards-n-ramamoorthi/

MediaMind and Encore Media Metrics Announce Partnership
Customers to benefit from integrated attribution solution for ad campaign analysis
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mediamind-and-encore-media-metrics-announce-partnership/

Jaypee Cement 'Wall Moments'
It was the opportune time for the group to highlight the brand’s promise of ‘Andar se solid’ in an interesting, engaging and visually arresting manner to the consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/jaypee-cement-wall-moments/

Reviewing the Reviews: Kahaani
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/reviewing-the-reviews-kahaani/

Fever FM's new radio play – Gandhi
The radio play is aimed to make the youngsters understand that there is an alternate way of thinking for everyday situation they come across
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/fever-fms-new-radio-play-gandhi/

AdStrat: IndusInd Bank Responsive Campaign
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia brings you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a great ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/adstrat-indusind-bank-responsive-campaign/

The Anchor: 5 must-do's for the future of radio in India
Freedom for radio seems the final frontier in a media environment that is otherwise relatively unfettered. Uday Chawla’s take on what it’ll take to break the shackles.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-must-dos-for-the-future-of-radio-in-india/

Anil Thakraney: Sex and the city, anyone?
While production companies and the channels are ready to experiment, there seems to be a reluctance to totally deviate from the tried and tested stuff.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-sex-and-the-city-anyone/

Noosemaker: The fable of Rahul Gandhi & the other chap
Little did the prince know that the damsel would be vanquished not by him but by another putative heir – one who blindsided him with a cycle
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mxm-journalism-review-the-fable-of-rahul-gandhi-the-other-chap/

Stories on 5th March

The media planner has become a zombie: Shashi Sinha
The industry veteran & Lodestar UM CEO on full service agencies, his goals, regrets... & ad awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-media-planner-has-become-a-zombie-shashi-sinha/

Nokia is Green Brand of the Year, JWT & Web Chutney Green Agencies at Olive Crown awards
The event, witnessed a heady mix of creativity, entertainment, a touch of seriousness, a dash of Bollywood and some of the biggest names in the advertising, marketing and media industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/nokia-is-green-brand-of-the-year-at-olive-crown-awards/

Mail Today launches in London
Mail Today, a product of the joint venture of the IndiaToday group-and Daily Mail of London, has entered the UK with a London edition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mail-today-launches-in-london/

Brands focus on toon channels as viewership changes
Nearly a fifth of those watching these channels are between 25 and 44 years. And nearly four out of ten viewers of these channels are more than 14 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/brands-focus-on-cartoon-channels-as-viewership-stats-change/

@AIMA Congress: 'Marketing is always a challenge'
The two-day conference saw a panel of eminent speakers from various sectors who exchanged their thoughts on the changing dynamics of marketing.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/aima-world-marketing-congress-marketing-always-a-challenge/

[PR] There's nothing wrong in lobbying: Sharif Rangnekar
In conversation with MxM India’s Shruti Pushkarna, Sharif Rangnekar, CEO & Director, Integral PR advises future PR managers to be good journalists and have more sources than one when it comes to information-gathering.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pr-channel-you-have-to-be-like-a-really-good-journalist-sharif-rangnekar/

[MxM Journalism Review] Mamata, the lone change-maker
Behold the Solitary Change-Maker as she charges into the Valley of Death - cannons to the left of her, to the left of her, to the left of her
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mamata-banerjee-the-solitary-change-maker/

Ad Strat: Uninor's 'Baat baat mein recharge'
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ad-strat-uninors-baat-baat-mein-recharge/

Reviewing the Reviews: Paan Singh Tomar
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/reviewing-the-reviews-paan-singh-tomar/

5 things to keep in mind while starting an online venture
It is important that the co-founders have a common vision in the game. As the promoter of the business, you should clearly articulate your vision, says Rohit Sharma.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-starting-an-online-venture/

Anil Thakraney: News for sale
Newspapers, magazines and TV channels accepting money to write good things about political candidates changes the goal posts.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-news-for-sale/

IRS 2011 Q4: Dainik Jagran maintains leadership; Vanita is most read magazine
The numbers from the latest round of the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) are out as the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and Hansa Research Group (HRG) announced the findings of the fourth quarter of 2011
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/dainik-jagran-is-publication-1-in-irs-2011q4/