Stories on 21st Jun '13

Coke's 'Small World Machines' a rage at Cannes
Coca-Cola's heartwarming attempt to bring India and Pakistan together is hit at Cannes Lions 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/cokes-small-world-machines-a-rage-at-cannes/

CMOs believe digital marketing is way forward
Digital marketing was the theme of the 9th Marketing Conclave organized by the Internet Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/cmos-believe-digital-marketing-is-way-forward/

Internet influences hair, skincare and beauty buys: Study
The Google India 'Women & Web' study has found that the digital influence is highest for skincare, baby care and hair care products.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/internet-influences-hair-skincare-and-beauty-buys-study/

Max Bupa signs on customers via Facebook
The health insurance company has launched 'Get Help' functionality on Facebook to address customers' health insurance needs.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/internet-influences-hair-skincare-and-beauty-buys-study/

Vijay Koshy to head Big RTL
Mr Koshy will be responsible for driving revenues along with profitability growth for the channel, while being responsible for the overall operations in India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/vijay-koshy-to-head-big-rtl/

The Cannes Lions 2013 India Tally (updated Fri, June 21, 2pm)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/the-cannes-lions-2013-india-tally-updated-fri-june-21-6am/

Shailesh Kapoor: 2008-2013: The Great Indian Dance Revolution
Bollywood may not admit it, but the dance revolution started by television has impacted it too. Viewers are looking at dance steps with a critical eye, expecting the next level, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/shailesh-kapoor-2008-2013-the-great-indian-dance-revolution/

Anil Thakraney: Uttarakhand disaster: TV anchors screw-up yet again
As the disaster strikes and the aftermath plays out, television journos must do one and only one thing: Focus on the 3Rs... rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations. And only discuss the whodunit and the whydunit after some amount of normalcy has been restored.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/anil-thakraney-uttarakhand-disaster-tv-anchors-screw-up-yet-again/

ABP News launches #AakhriTaar campaign
ABP News has launched a campaign to keep alive memories of the telegram, and has asked people to share their stories about sending and receiving telegrams and using the telegraph service.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/abp-news-launches-aakhritaar-campaign/

9X Media launches catchy tune on World Music Day
The song 'Tung Tucking Ting' is the music network's way to connect with music and the younger generation.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/9x-media-launches-catchy-tune-on-world-music-day/

Stories on 7th Dec '12

Did the switch to weekends impact KBC buzz?
Did the switch to a weekend airing schedule impact the buzz factor for KBC 6 or has the Big B's aura begun to fade? MxMIndia finds out
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/did-the-switch-to-weekends-impact-kbc-buzz/

Hockey India wins for Meridian, OgilvyOne
Meridian Communication Mumbai has added the Hockey India League to its existing client portfolio, following a multi-agency pitch in Delhi a couple of months ago
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hockey-india-wins-for-meridian-ogilvyone/

Satyamev Jayate nets Rs 22.33 cr as donations
Season 1 of Satyamev Jayate, the Star Plus mega-show presented by actor Aamir Khan, generated around Rs 22.33 crore as donations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/satyamev-jayate-nets-rs-22-33-cr-as-donations/

Jaldi 5 with Manish Agarwal: Gamification is the next big thing
Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment Digital, and speaks on gamification and a variety of issues around digital entertainment and gaming in particular
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/jaldi-5-with-manish-agarwal-gamification-is-the-next-big-thing/

Shailesh Kapoor: Four things TV ratings don't tell us
As TV ratings are scheduled to make a comeback on December 19, Shailesh Kapoor writes lists four critical things that ratings don't tell us
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/shailesh-kapoor-four-things-tv-ratings-dont-tell-us/

Paritosh Joshi: Statistical Doppelganger
One of the biggest problems that confounds market researchers is respondent fatigue associated with questionnaire duration. And intervier fatigue too, notes Paritosh Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/paritosh-joshi-statistical-doppelganger/

HBO,  Eros tie up for 2 ad-free movie channels
HBO Asia and Eros International have made a joint announcement to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels, HBO Defined and HBO Hits, in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hbo-eros-tie-up-for-2-ad-free-movie-channels/

Theatre-owners irked by Kamal's plan to release 'Vishwaroopam' on DTH
Some Chennai theatre owners are upset by actor Kamal Hassan's decision to launch his upcoming movie 'Vishwaroopam' on the DTH platform eight hours before it is released in theatres worldwide
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/theatre-owners-irked-by-kamals-plan-to-release-vishwaroopam-on-dth/

Anil Thakraney: Are corporates pushing Sachin?
For the greater good, all those advertisers who have signed up Sachin should release him from the contracts immediately. There are enough young guns in Indian sports, they can fish elsewhere
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-are-corporates-pushing-sachin/

Ranjona Banerji: When News TV brought an issue to life
Television may be annoyingly intrusive and terribly unprofessional at times, but the cold distance of print cannot bring an issue like treatment of women to life as television can, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-when-news-tv-brought-an-issue-to-life/

BBC TopGear Magazine India Awards 2012
The year's first car and bike awards night is here
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/bbc-topgear-magazine-india-awards-2012/

WATSummit '13 to discuss new era of digi mktng
WATMedia's annual event will witness participation of prominent visionaries discussing topics that contribute to the growth of digital and advertising space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/watsummit-13-to-discuss-new-era-of-digi-mktng/

The Anchor: 5 reasons localization is important
It's a myriad mix of cultures. In good old diverse India, localization is the only way to make it work, says Rahul Kumar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-reasons-localization-is-important/