Stories on 25th Sep '12

Do pre-release star appearances work?
While viewers don't seem to mind popular actors appearing on primetime shows, does it help TV with ratings and filmwallahs with ticket sales?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/do-pre-release-star-appearances-work/

Jaldi 5 with Ashok Mansukhani: To achieve 100% digitization, govt must be a facilitator, not a schoolmaster
In the run-up to the Sunset Date of October 31, we spoke to Ashok Mansukhani, President of the MSO Alliance, on the preparedness for 100 percent digitization in the four metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/jaldi-5-with-ashok-mansukhani-govt-must-be-a-facilitator-not-a-schoolmaster/

Anshuman Misra quits Turner
Turner International has announced that Anshuman Misra, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Networks and Content Distribution is moving on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/anshuman-misra-quits-turner/

Vikatan group to launch weekly mag Timepass
Vikatan Group which publishes nine titles in Tamil is gearing up to launch its tenth title - Timepass. As the name suggests, the magazine will focus on entertainment and will cater to those young at hear
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/vikatan-group-to-launch-weekly-mag-timepass/

India TV signs up Paritosh Joshi as strategist
In his role as a strategist for India TV, Mr Joshi primarily will be responsible for optimizing and leading the revenue function of the existing businesses, and business development for the forthcoming ventures for the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/india-tv-signs-up-paritosh-joshi-as-strategist/

AdStrat: Visa: Turning your dream into a reality
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/2012/09/adstrat-visa-turning-your-dream-into-a-reality/

iProspectCommunicate2 appoints Sayan Banerjee as VP - Biz Devpt
iProspectCommunicate 2, a search and digital consulting agency, has roped in Mr. Sayan Banerjee as VP - Business Development, key client relationships, digital consulting for BFSI and other core verticals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/iprospectcommunicate2-appoints-sayan-banerjee-as-vp-biz-devpt/

The Anchor: 8 reasons why the licensing & merchandising market holds promise in India
In a growth economy, with a vibrant entertainment market and an eager and aware audience, there are many reasons for licensing and merchandising to succeed in the Indian market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-8-reasons-why-the-licensing-merchandising-market-holds-promise-in-india/

Debrief: Fevicol Marine: The magic is back!
This is the Fevicol we know and love. The TVC packs in all the ingredients of a good ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/debrief-fevicol-marine-the-magic-is-back/

Ranjona Banerji: Economy on the front seat
Ranjona Banerji scans nightly news and the morning papers plus assorted spots on cyberspace to bring us this review
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/ranjona-banerji-economy-on-the-front-seat/

Signposts… September 25
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-25

Stories on 29th November

We've bn inconsistent in r work: Sonal Dabral
Anil Thakraney buttons the Bates boss or a free-n-frank talk about agencies, people & the work they do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sonal-dabral-we-have-been-inconsistent-in-our-work/

Stark stats: 40 mn traders may gain, 122 mn consumers could lose if retail FDI is trashed
A comparison of potential gainers and losers in the government’s move to open up retail for FDI reveals that 122 million consumers set to gain while only 40 million traders could get affected
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stark-stats-40-mn-traders-may-gain-122-mn-consumers-could-lose-if-retail-fdi-is-trashed/

MediaVest Worldwide bags SuperMax business
MediaVest Worldwide has bagged the SuperMax business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediavest-worldwide-bags-supermax-business/

DLF brings Scarecrow Delhi to its roster
Real estate giant DLF adds Scarecrow Delhi to its panel of creative agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/dlf-brings-scarecrow-delhi-to-its-roster/

Debrief: High on Mia empathy
The contrast is endearing - that of a desire to look beautiful. And a real life that's full of stress. Good show!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-high-on-mia-empathy/

VIP journeys into e-commerce
VIP becomes the first luggage brand in the country to offer e-commerce facility to its consumers across India through its website www.vipbags.com.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vip-journeys-into-e-commerce/

AIM slams penalty against Times Now
AIM president Tarun Rai says that the quantum of penalty levied on Times Now is not only unreasonable but can set a precedent that would threaten the independent functioning of news media in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/aim-slams-penalty-against-times-now/

Vizeum wins media duties for Educomp Schools
Educomp Schools, as part of its growth strategy, has appointed Aegis Media's Vizeum India as its media AOR.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vizeum-wins-media-duties-for-educomp-schools/

Anugrah Madison offers Rural Academy for management students
Anugrah Madison Rural Academy will teach the basics of rural marketing to management students, as more and more marketers turn their focus to rural India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/anugrah-madison-offers-rural-academy-for-management-students/

5 indicators of when it's time you should start looking for a new job
Jaisurya Das highlights the signs when it’s time to move on and get your career in order
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/5-indicators-of-when-its-time-you-should-start-looking-for-a-new-job/

J Dey murder case gets murkier
Ranjona Banerji rues about how and why journos are no longer united on the J Dey murder case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/j-dey-murder-case-gets-murkier/

CNBC TV18 Prime HD goes experiential
CNBC-TV18 Prime HD reaches out to premium consumers of the electronic store Croma through streaming of the HD channel across multiple LCD panels displayed in the store.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/cnbc-tv18-prime-hd-goes-experiential/