Stories on 2nd Dec '15

Saare Jahaan Mein Achcha... Happy Dent humaara!
The McCann ad is the only Made-in-Asia commercial in Gunn Reports Top 20 in the 21st Century
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/saare-jahaan-mein-achcha-happy-dent-humaara/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Feel the Real - when will we see OOH in India taking such an action?
Will the Indian OOH trade take some proactive actions in making media planners re-evaluate the medium and constituent members to self-regulate, asks Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-feel-the-real-when-will-we-see-ooh-in-india-taking-such-an-action/

CNN, IBN/TV18 bhai-bhai, again!
Earlier this year - in end-June to be precise, the two broadcasters had announced their decision to part ways with effect from January 2016. There were very active rumours of CNN inking a tie-up with Zee Media Corporation Limited
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cnn-ibntv18-bhai-bhai-again/

Happy strengthens its strategic planning team
Sources at Happy also confirmed that some more notable appointments would be announced soon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/happy-strengthens-its-strategic-planning-team/

The Ad Club announces the Effie 2015 Awards
Modifies format to keep up with the changing advertising landscape
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-ad-club-announces-the-effie-2015-awards/

The 'Man from Motilal Oswal' emerges again with a new preachy campaign
On the NSE alone, the turnover of mobile transactions has increased by 130 per cent over the past year, from Rs 50,800 crore to Rs 116,186 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-man-from-motilal-oswal-emerges-again-with-a-new-preachy-campaign/

YuppTV makes it to Top 100 in Red Herring list
Red Herring's Top 100 Global list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising new companies and entrepreneurs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/yupptv-makes-it-to-top-100-in-red-herring-list/

Grasshoppers India bags Reboot's digital mandate
Launched in November 2012, Reboot is a category leader in the IT refurbishment space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/grasshoppers-india-bags-reboots-digital-mandate/

Stories on 12th Mar '15

Exclusive! BARC in talks to buy TAM?
The WPP and Nielsen co-owned TAM and joint industry body-run BARC have been in discussion for a stake sale of the television audience measurement business of TAM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/exclusive-barc-in-talks-to-buy-tam/

&TV opens with 90612 GVTs
With only five-and-a-half measurable days as per the TAM measurement cyle, newly launched flagship Hindi GEC &TV from the Zee Entertainment stable has opened at 90612 GVTs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/tv-opens-with-90612-gvts/

Zovi.com brings Bang in the Middle on board
Bang in the Middle will work in creating the new campaigns across mediums to make the brand cooler and desirable
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/zovi-com-brings-bang-in-the-middle-on-board/

Game to take on the #PepsiChallenge?
The initiative will bring out-of-this-world films, once-in-a-lifetime music events, unique sports experiences and a global movement that will light up entire communities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/game-to-take-on-the-pepsichallenge/

Diageo awards winners of Women's Empowerment Journalism Awards
The awards honour the best in journalism across six categories, spanning a range of mediums from print and broadcast to online and photography
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/diageo-awards-winners-of-womens-empowerment-journalism-awards/

The Gunn Report releases book and showreel honouring the best in advertising
Book and Showreel have been guest edited by Malcolm Poynton, Global Chief Creative Officer of Cheil
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/the-gunn-report-releases-book-and-showreel-honouring-the-best-in-advertising/

Sanjeev Kotnala: 8 ways Indian Media & Entertainment undermines women
The media, advertising and entertainment industries play a big role in driving home the message to women that why instead of having a week, a month or even a year of equality, why they can only have just one day, on March 8, writes Sanjeev Kotnala

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sanjeev-kotnala-8-ways-indian-media-entertainment-undermines-women/

Stories on 25th Jul 14

Adland Nice Man Ramesh Narayan given a fitting Salute
Advertising Agencies Association of India felicitates Ramesh Narayan with lifetime achievement award
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/adland-nice-man-ramesh-narayan-given-a-fitting-salute/

Gunning for more ad awards, creativity loses plot
Several creative leaders in India are increasingly vocal about missing the forest of creativity for the trees of a final tally
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/gunning-for-more-ad-awards-creativity-loses-plot/

Ranjona Banerji: Right or not, Arnab Goswami?
Comments on social media are now asking whether Goswami was really as rightwing as he appeared to be when the BJP and Narendra Modi were sworn in to power, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ranjona-banerji-right-or-not-arnab-goswami/

10 Minutes to 1 appointed creative partner for IOFW
The agency will be involved in translating India Online Fashion Week's vision across all media platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/10-minutes-to-1-appointed-creative-partner-for-iofw/

That's my ride, affirms Honda Mobilio in new TVC
The TVC created by Soho Square will air across channels in nine different languages
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/thats-my-ride-affirms-honda-mobilio-in-new-tvc/

TV is good for kids, says Tata Sky in new TVC
The campaign focuses on imparting education through television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/tv-is-good-for-kids-says-tata-sky-in-new-tvc/

8th edition of RB Mavericks takes off
The top 6 participants will be offered a PPI and the winning Maverick will get his MBA tuition fee completely sponsored by RB

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/8th-edition-of-rb-mavericks-takes-off/