Stories on 26th Dec '12

Indo-Pak series: Another historic thrash-a-thon?
Will the India-Pakistan cricket series live up to expectations? Or will advertisers and punters be disappointed? MxMIndia asks industrywallahs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/indo-pak-series-another-historic-thrash-a-thon/

Anger Management, a big deal for Comedy Central
Ferzad Palia, Senior VP and GM - English Entertainment, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd talks to MxMIndia about Comedy Central's acquisition of Charlie Sheen starrer sitcom Anger Management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anger-management-a-big-deal-for-comedy-central/


Jaldi 5 with Asheesh Chatterjee: FM will grow five times
Asheesh Chatterjee, CFO, 92.7 Big FM is positive about Phase III of FM radio licensing and the new spectrum being freed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anger-management-a-big-deal-for-comedy-central/


Madison Media appoints Amit Duggal as Director Digital
Madison Media has announced the appointment of Amit Duggal as Digital Director to head its Delhi and Kolkata Digital business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/madison-media-appoints-amit-duggal-as-director-digital/


Hathway appoints Jagdish Kumar as MD and CEO
K. Jayaraman has been elevated to the post of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from December 21, 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hathway-appoints-jagdish-kumar-as-md-and-ceo/

Ranjona Banerji: Big Brother I&B
It's hardly the government's problem that TV channels sometimes display signs of immaturity or that coverage can get skewed or events magnified, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-big-brother-ib/

Debrief: Domino's: Pizza hai ya truth serum?
The 'truth serum' approach may work for a laboured seven-course Indian meal, but it doesn't for a fast food item
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-dominos-pizza-hai-ya-truth-serum/

The Anchor: 8 gifts that the Indian media sector could do with from Santa Claus
It was Christmas yesterday, and A N Chorrea brings you a list of gifts that the various media sectors (not including advertising) could do with from Santa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/8-gifts-that-indian-media-sectors-could-do-with-from-santa/

CNBC Awaaz honours industry best at Real Estate Awards
CNBC Awaaz in association with RR Kabel hosted the 'Real Estate Awards 2012' to recognize commendable merit of visionaries and professionals from the industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/cnbc-awaaz-honours-industry-best-at-real-estate-awards/

Stories on 5th December

Very challenging times for radio: Rana Barua
Red FM COO Rana Barua speaks about FM phase III and how radio can emerge stronger from the current slowdown
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/very-challenging-times-for-radio/

The Anchor: Piyush Pandey picks his 6 all-time favourite Dev Anand numbers
'Dev Anand was mortal?' went one Facebook reaction, and indeed it seemed as if the 'evergreen hero' would sing and dance his way through life forever. Adman Piyush Pandey lists but half a dozen of the eternally memorable songs picturised on Dashing Dev
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/the-anchor-six-favourite-dev-anand-numbers/

Change is the biggest challenge, says Divya Gupta (now @ Dentsu Media)
Divya Gupta talks about the road ahead for the media industry.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/change-the-biggest-challenge/

RAMcheck: Some surprises in 4-metro stats for Aug to mid-Oct
Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) on December 2 released its latest radio listenership figures for Week 35-38 and Week 39-42. Some highlights
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/latest-ram-numbers-throw-up-some-surprises/

Emgee group gives Quadrant creative mandates
In a multi-agency pitch, EMGEE Group has provided Quadrant Communications with the creative mandates for their property in Goa called Anantham.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/emgee-group-gives-quadrant-creative-mandates/

Reviewing the Reviews: The Dirty Picture
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases… in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/reviewing-the-reviews-the-dirty-picture/

Moneycontrol.com launches first app for iPad
The new moneycontrol.com iPad app will provide enhanced real-time access to financial markets.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/moneycontrol-com-launches-first-app-for-ipad/

Aidem Ventures to handle sales for The Economist online in India
Aidem Ventures has been appointed as the media representative for The Economist online business in India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/aidem-ventures-to-handle-sales-for-the-economist-online-in-india/

AdStrat: Humming Girl
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/2011/12/humming-girl/

Thakraney: Sony after KBC. Reality shows must face the music
Are reality shows over-hyped in the desi entertainment channels? Are they worth all the effort and the expenditure? Is too much expectation being loaded on them?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/hard-knocks-reality-shows-must-face-the-music/

Raking up Ramanujan
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/raking-up-ramanujan/

Why need govts when u have anchors & editors?
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji finds there's confusion everywhere... in the papers and the news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/why-need-govts-when-u-have-anchors-editors/