Showing posts with label Disney UTV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney UTV. Show all posts

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Stories on 3rd Dec '13

Kyoorius about Digital & D&AD
Upclose with Laura Jordan Bambach and Tim Lindsay who were in for Kyoorius FYIdays and to evangelise the D&AD awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/kyoorius-about-digital-dad/

MK Anand quits Disney UTV, replacement to be announced soon
M K Anand, Managing Director, Media Networks at Disney UTV has resigned. His last day at work is December 31. A restructuring of the entertainment major’s broadcast business is on and a replacement will be announced in a couple of days
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/mk-anand-quits-disney-utv-replacement-to-be-announced-soon/

MS Dhoni set to make Rs 25 crore from bat sponsorship deal
Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is poised to run up a hefty score with his new bat sponsorship deals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ms-dhoni-set-to-make-rs-25-crore-from-bat-sponsorship-deal/

Not a good idea. Yahoo's Nitin Mathur on Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 jury
Yahoo's Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 has marketing boss Nitin Mathur on the jury panel. We think it's a cause of concern given doubts being raised on a possible conflict for the coveted awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/not-a-good-idea-yahoos-nitin-mathur-on-big-idea-chair-awards-india-2013-jury/

Ranjona Banerji: When journalists turn media barons
Caravan magazine's long and detailed story into the running of Network18 talks of how founder Raghav Bahl has tilted to the political right, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ranjona-banerji-when-journalists-turn-media-barons/

Blackberry's Fall/Winter collection goes aggressive on OOH
Blackberry's Fall-Winter collection has unveiled a campaign across premium sites in malls, airports and other upmarket locations of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/blackberrys-fallwinter-collection-goes-aggressive-on-ooh/
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Friday, 25 October 2013

Stories on 25th Oct '13

Rise, Rise (& now Exit) of Ronnie Screwvala
He's one of the Indian entertainment industry most successful entrepreneurs. Tracing the journey of the Disney-UTV bossman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/rise-rise-now-exit-of-ronnie-screwvala/

The Outsider as the Captain
Why companies don't mind taking the risk of hiring CEOs with no industry experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/the-outsider-as-the-captain/

Shailesh Kapoor | Rise of Period Dramas: Storm in a Teacup?
In 2013 'innovation' on Hindi general entertainment channels has come in the form of a genre that has taken the front seat like never before - Period Dramas, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/shailesh-kapoor-rise-of-period-dramas-storm-in-a-teacup/

Ranjona Banerji: Old Spice goes down the dude
Ranjona Banerji on the new Old Spice ad with Milind Soman, fireworks and more at The Hindu and the set of bathing soaps she has received on renewing her Hindustan Times subscription
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Thursday, 24 October 2013

Stories on 24th Oct '13

No gaon for our desi ad boys?
What was once considered hot seems no longer that for many ad agencies. A look at the Rural marketing play in India...


IAA announces knowledge conclave for 'emerging' agencies
Media captains like Subhash Chandra, Srinivasan Swamy, Harindra Singh, CVL Srinivas others to speak at the conclave on Saturday, October 26 in Mumbai


@Designomics 2013: On why good design mein hi samajhdaari hai
"Good Design makes for good business" was the central philosophy propagated at the Designomics Award 2013 ceremony.


Vijay Mukhi: My Klout score is 0
Klout's decision to not reveal anything about secret sauce it uses to determine our scores leaves Vijay Mukhi asking questions


Havas Media makes senior digital hires
Havas Media India has strengthened its digital team with two key senior appointments.


Romedy Now unveils 360-degree marketing campaign
'Love. Laugh. Live' is the credo of the channel and the attempt is to spread the love and happiness across a high visibility campaign

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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Stories on 24th Apr'13

My favourite Sachin moment
As the master turns 40, a cross-section of cricket writers reminsce their most memorable moments with No 10
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46544

 Utterly Butterly Tondulkarlicious - 2 : 40 Amul ads charting the Sachin story
To celebrate the master blaster's 40 years, we bring you 40 Amul ads that tell us the Tendulkar story
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46511

Creative Abby superjury junks plagiarism complaints
The Goafest 2013 Awards Governing Council has issued a communiqué saying on the basis of the superjury’s recommendations, all awards given will stand
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46510

VivaKi bags media mandate for Lovely Prof Univ
The mandate will include print in the first go, followed by digital media and television
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46494

Pepsi, sponsors set to score with IPL 6: Ormax Trac20
The findings of the pre-phase of Ormax Trac20, a syndicated research being conducted by media insights firm Ormax Media, suggest that the sponsors of the sixth edition of IPL are expected to benefit significantly from the tournament
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46493

Vishal Gondal, founder of Indiagames, moves on
Sameer Ganapathy who was earlier handling the distribution for the media networks business of Disney UTV will now take on the business function for the digital arm of Disney UTV
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46492


CVS 'Venke' Sharma joins Star to oversee digital marketing
He will oversee all digital marketing initiatives of the Star TV network properties in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46509


Navneet Anhal promoted as CEO of Zee Learn
He joined Zee Learn in 2008 and has worked across various functions in the organisation
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46486


Reliance Communications partners with Twitter in India
Reliance Communications is the first telecom operator in the country to partner with Twitter in India on the new 'Twitter Access' program
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46490


Cheil bags Walt Disney Co, L'Oreal's Casting Creme Gloss
Cheil says its challenge is to leverage all available brand touchpoints and convert 'brand lovers' into 'brand buyers'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46488


Anil Thakraney: Ambani needs solid PR
Does the government value the life of a businessman more than that of the aam aurat? Had Ambani been given protection before December 16, 2012, there may have been less outrage
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46487


 Kidzania associates with Birla Sun Life Insurance
Edutainment brand KidZania is widening its umbrella in a significant partnership with Birla Sun Life Insurance for its Employment Centre to be set up in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46489


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Ritu Midha
Being contextual matters
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46485


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Vidya Heble
Getting it right, making it clear
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46484
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Stories on 23rd Apr'13

Times aren't good, but print media should not give up: Paresh Nath, Delhi Press
Paresh Nath, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Delhi Press, believes with increasing literacy levels, magazines will grow
 

The Creative Abby superjury is scheduled to meet today (Apr 23) at 3pm to decide on the creatives charged for plagiarism
 

The Times of India intends to celebrate its 175 years with a year-long programme of activities (and launches)
 

It is also true that within the media, The Times of India has become a trendsetter. Good or bad, if the group does it, the rest of the media houses follow suit, writes Ranjona Banerji
 

Chairperson News Broadcasting Standards Authority and former Chief Justice of India & Former Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission passed away late yesterday after a brief illness
 

Aimed at the e-consumer, E-Newspaper will be brought out multiple times in the day - at 1pm, 7.30pm and 12.30am
 

Jalsha's 'Chalo Paltai' initiative has won the Olive Crown and Bloomberg Brand Leadership awards for efforts to reduce toxic waste
 

DDB Mudra used crowdsourcing via social media to get readers to develop and execute the editorial and design content for the entire issue
 

Aamir in drag will get the junta interested. I also like the characterisation; the couple used is an up-market one (the kind you'll meet at Cuffe Parade), and this gives the brand a premium image, even when they discuss mundane stuff
 

Disney UTV Digital has launched a bouquet of four freemium apps for Indian mobile subscribers - UTV, Disney, Comedy and Devotional
 

The summit gathers more than 30 financial communications consultants from MSLGroup network, in Asia, Europe and the US
 

The partnership will enable Sandesh to bring interactive print content 'Live' on readers' mobile
 

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Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Stories on 22nd Jan '13


Bindass way to go!
Talking Business with Nikhil Gandhi, Exec Director, Youth Channels at Disney UTV in a new fortnightly interview series with heads of media businesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/bindass-way-to-go/

Running for a cause, for oneself at SCMM 2013
There were many mediapersons participating at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, many regulars and some first-timers. MxMIndia asked some regulars to recount their experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/running-for-a-cause-for-oneself-at-scmm-2013/

Indigo Consulting retains Asian Paints' digital biz
Digital agency Indigo Consulting has retained the digital account of Asian Paints, India's largest and Asia's third largest paints company. The win comes after a multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/indigo-consulting-retains-asian-paints-digital-biz/

Jaldi 5 with Arun Sharma: Friendship will never be boring
Has Airtel reached saturation with its 'Tera Mera' campaign? Bharti Airtel Limited's Arun Sharma tells MxMIndia all about it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/jaldi-5-with-arun-sharma-friendship-will-never-be-boring/

Front Page 2012: Pudhcha Paul, Devyani & Maa ranked most popular Marathi & Bangla fictions
According to the results of Front Page 2012: A Media & Entertainment Review, the Ormax Media year-ender, Pudhcha Paul, Devyani & Maa ranked most popular Marathi & Bangla fiction shows for the year 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/front-page-2012-pudhcha-paul-devyani-maa-ranked-most-popular-marathi-bangla-fictions/

Debrief: Coke: Crazy nahin kiya re!
Coke should go all-out on the crazy quotient; they need to think of wild and charming incidents. No need for multiple situations, they should tell us one cool story/incident at a time. This will make the communication stronger
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/debrief-coke-crazy-nahin-kiya-re/

What to watch out for in PR in 2013: MSLGroup report
Extracts from Public Relations in India: Inside the Industry's Mind and the 2013 Outlook, published by MSLGroup India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/what-to-watch-out-for-in-pr-in-2013-mslgroup-report/

Ranjona Banerji: The Nation wants to know: should we have TV anchors, why should we have TV anchors?
Read the analyses in the papers if you want to make some sense of news, suggest Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ranjona-banerji-the-nation-wants-to-know-should-we-have-tv-anchors-why-should-we-have-tv-anchors/

DB Corp posts robust revenue in Q3
DBCL's Consolidated Total Revenues have increased by 8.6% to Rs. 1,2064 million from Rs. 11,113 million in last fiscal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/db-corp-posts-robust-revenue-in-q3/

Showtime Events bags Gold at The Gala Awards
Showtime's nine-day 'BMX Xperience' involved a specially built 10-acre obstacle course to showcase the X3's off-road capabilities to prospective customers, along with a launch event that took place in a 60-foot-deep excavated site
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/showtime-events-bags-gold-at-the-gala-awards/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA by Devendra Chawla: QR Code - the next big thing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-devendra-chawla-qr-code-the-next-big-thing/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA by Sundeep Nagpal: Keep It Simple, Stupid!
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Monday, 18 June 2012

Stories on 18th Jun


New appointments at Cheil SW Asia
The agency has brought in Ravi Narain as Executive Creative Director, Sanjeev Hajela as Sr Vice President, BTL -South West Asian Markets, Vikram Bhardwaj as DGM-Interactive and Saswati Sinha as Head-Human Resources
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/games-on-but-gecs-not-worried/


Times Internet acquires stake in logistics co
Gautam Sinha Director- Technology & e-Commerce, Times Internet Ltd talks to MxMIndia about TIL's investment in a logistics company and more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/times-internet-acquires-stake-in-logistics-co/


I&B pussyfoots on digitization. Decision on deadline to be announced this week
The taskforce convened by I&B secretary Uday Kumar Varma failed to announce whether the June 30 digitization is going to be delayed as has been demanded by many stakeholders (filed late evening on Friday)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ib-pussyfoots-on-digitization-decision-on-deadline-to-be-announced-next-week/


Star Jalsha unveils new identity
The new identity will be backed with programming that reflects and reinforces the brand philosophy to further deepen its bond with the viewers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/star-jalsha-unveils-new-identity/


Dr Kalam is the guest ed @ Prabhat Khabar
He discussed various aspects of news and gave his valuable guidance to the resident editors across the editions. He showed keen interest in the various aspects of the news papers and gave his suggestions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/dr-kalam-is-the-guest-ed-prabhat-khabar/


# Cannes Lions: Lucky 13 for India on Day 1
On Day 1 of the Cannes Lions 2012, 13 Indian entries won a shortlist in thee of the categories: eight shortlists in Direct Lions, four in Promo and Activation Lions and one in the PR Lions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/cannes-lions-lucky-13-for-india-on-day-1/


Microsoft moves digital biz to Reprisemedia
This new arrangement comes into effect from July and will leverage global expertise from across the many markets where Reprisemedia handles Microsoft's Search business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/microsoft-moves-digital-biz-to-reprisemedia/




AdStrat: Zarvan Patel, ideas@work, Jumjoji -The Parsi Diner
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/2012/06/adstrat-zarvan-patel-ideaswork-jumjoji-the-parsi-diner/


Reviewing the Reviews: Ferrari Ki Sawaari
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/reviewing-the-reviews-ferrari-ki-sawaari/


The Anchor: 5 ways to keep audiences coming back to your channel
In the age of hyper-competition, it is important to be the first and the only one to offer great content /movies to the viewers, says Amogh Dusad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-5-ways-to-keep-audiences-coming-back-to-your-channel/


Anil Thakraney: Wake up, Dilliwallahs!
Dear Dilli news channelwallahs, please get this: You are not running a local city station. You are supposed to be running an Indian news channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/anil-thakraney-wake-up-dilliwallahs/


Ranjona Banerji: Will Pranab Mukherjee be our next President?
Noosemaker: The Union finance minister, perhaps inspired by incumbent Pratibha Patil’s wonderful lifestyle, wants a similar retirement plan for himself
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-will-pranab-mukherjee-be-our-next-president/
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