Stories on 15th Jul '15

Dark Clouds for IPL Sponsors?
All eyes on whether CSK and the Royals have new owners or are out of the tournament
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dark-clouds-for-ipl-sponsors/

Zee set to acquire Odia channel Sarthak TV
The acquisition shall be from current shareholders of Sarthak Entertainment Private Limited, subject to requisite regulatory approvals, as an all-cash deal at a consideration of maximum of Rs. 115 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/zee-set-to-acquire-odia-channel-sarthak-tv/

Sandipan Bhattacharyya joins Grey as CCO
Grey Group India has announced the appointment of Sandipan Bhattacharyya as its Chief Creative Officer effective August 1, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sandipan-bhattacharyya-joins-grey-as-cco/

Quikr unveils new brand identity
New logo reflects evolution of company's business and enhancement of users' experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/quikr-unveils-new-brand-identity/

Avian Media rejigs leadership team
Girish Balachandran appointed as Chief Strategy Officer, Neha Mehrotra and Shalmana Tendulkar as Regional Heads for Avian North & West respectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/avian-media-rejigs-leadership-team/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Do you have the Yellow Umbrella?
Only a person with much self-belied will carry a yellow umbrella to an interview, said Ashrafbhai in a conversation recalled by Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sanjeev-kotnala-do-you-have-the-yellow-umbrella/

Epic channel introduces Twitter alarm for #Epicat10
The Twitter application was created as part of the EPIC Channel’s ongoing campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/epic-channel-introduces-twitter-alarm-for-epicat10/

Employment in India's App Economy to leap manifold by 2016
The study also uses existing data to estimate the size of India’s app economy at Rs. 1964 crores in 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/employment-in-indias-app-economy-to-leap-manifold-by-2016/

Lowe Lintas Delhi wins creative mandate for flagship brands of Pernod Ricard India
As the creative partner, the agency would be handling the mandate of some of the leading brands marketed by Pernod Ricard India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/lowe-lintas-delhi-wins-creative-mandate-for-flagship-brands-of-pernod-ricard-india/

Stories on 19th Nov 14

Epic isn't a GEC, don't subject it to standards that GECs have: Mahesh Samat
It promises to be a channel with a difference as it gets set for take-off tonight. A Q&A with the founder & MD of Epic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/we-re-not-a-gec-and-dont-subject-to-the-same-standards-as-gecs-have-mahesh-samat-md-epic/

Godrej undertakes consumer connect initiative - Masterbrand 2.0
Launches FreeG; India's first non-web based mobile browsing experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/godrej-undertakes-consumer-connect-initiative-masterbrand-2-0/

Sanjeev Kotnala: INMA South Asia Conference: The House of Intertia
One question that remains unanswered and is equally relevant to INMA and the delegates: If one had attended the 2011, 2012 or 2013 conference and missed the 2014 edition, would he or she miss out on anything substantially important, asks Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanjeev-kotnala-inma-south-asia-conference-the-house-of-intertia/

dCell unveils new brand identity for Aakriti Group
Along with the name change, dCell was also instrumental in creating a new logo for Aakriti Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dcell-unveils-new-brand-identity-for-aakriti-group/

Konnichiwa! Amagi sets up office in Japan
Amagi uses cloud-based technologies to launch new TV channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/konnichiwa-amagi-sets-up-office-in-japan/

Amol Maheshwari appointed National Sales Head at Bloomberg TV India
Maheshwari has over a decade's experience across the Banking and Financial Services space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amol-maheshwari-appointed-national-sales-head-at-bloomberg-tv-india/

Irrfan Khan to be the face of IndiaMART in India
The company aims to generate a high buzz across all the mediums through its 360 degree brand campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/irrfan-khan-to-be-the-face-of-indiamart-in-india/

Allen Solly & Talenthouse announce roll-out of innovative contest
Talenthouse India partners with Allen Solly inviting artists to create a digital ad film for Air-The next generation light weight shirt

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/allen-solly-talenthouse-announce-roll-out-of-innovative-contest/

Stories on 7th Nov 14

No Perfect Relations for Publicis. Focus on Sapient for now
According to sources at the Paris-hqed conglomerate, all energies to be on Sapient play
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/no-perfect-relations-for-publicis-focus-on-sapient-for-now/

Shailesh Kapoor: Time to Redefine 'General Entertainment Channel'?
BARC can do well to discourage this artificial segmentation by not providing any of these handles (GEC, Youth GEC, etc.) in their planning tools, and even prohibit their data bureaus, as and when they come up, from doing the same, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-time-to-redefine-general-entertainment-channel/

Ranjona Banerji: Is there reason for anti-Modi journos to fear being targeted?
Exaggeration is often an essential in a journalist's armoury but there is a palpable feel of apprehension, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-is-there-reason-for-anti-modi-journos-to-fear-being-targeted/

Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra-funded Epic to go on air on Nov 19
The wait is over. The licence has been bagged. India's first channel on Indian history, mythology and folklore will be on air on November 19
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/epic-to-launch-on-november-19/

Piyush Pandey, others on D&AD jury for 53rd Annual Professional Awards
Indian creativity will be well represented with six creatives, including one jury foreman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/piyush-pandey-others-on-dad-jury-for-53rd-annual-professional-awards/

Star Plus gains much. No change in pecking order of Hindi GECs
Star Plus gained much in Week 44 of TAM's ratings even as there was  no change in the pecking order of Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/star-plus-gains-much-no-change-in-pecking-order-of-hindi-gecs/

Orchard Advertising to handle brand communications mandate for amante
The brand embodies over two decades of excellence held by MAS Holdings in lingerie manufacturing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/orchard-advertising-to-handle-brand-communications-mandate-for-amante/

Time Out World to power launch of 15 new cities
Time Out will launch ten new community based city sites in India, followed by five in the USA
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/time-out-world-to-power-launch-of-15-new-cities/

British Council awards India PR mandate to LinOpinion GH
The consultancy will also help effectively communicate knowledge sharing and collaboration of best practices between India and the UK
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/british-council-awards-india-pr-mandate-to-linopinion-gh/

ZeeQ launches campaign showcasing 'fun' moments in life
The TVC showcases four distinct situations in a kid's life where Masti plays a pivotal role, true to the channel's philosophy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zeeq-launches-campaign-showcasing-fun-moments-in-life/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Balu V
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present a contribution by Balu V

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-balu-v/

Stories on 24th July '13

Oh boy! How the entire British media went ballistic about the royal arrival
Special despatch from London and a review of the fare in the British print and television media by Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/oh-boy-how-the-entire-british-media-went-ballistic-about-the-royal-arrival/

Vijay Mukhi: Are Narendra Modi's Twitter followers fake? And what about Shashi Tharoor's?
In the second instalment of his fortnightly column 'PoliTech', Vijay Mukhi digs deep into Twitter data of Messrs Narendra Modi and Shashi Tharoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/vijay-mukhi-are-narendra-modis-twitter-followers-fake-and-what-about-shashi-tharoors/

Epic gears up for August launch, appoints iContract, Madison, MSLGroup & Jack in the Box
In the run-up to the launch next month, Epic channels has signed on iContract, MSLGROUP, Jack in the Box and Madison Media for its launch and overall marketing strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/epic-gears-up-for-august-launch-appoints-icontract-madison-mslgroup-jack-in-the-box/

IAA webinar with SAP's Chief Storyteller Julie Roehm today
SAP's Chief Storyteller Julie Roehm will be live from her New York office for the IAA webinar today (July 24)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/iaa-webinar-with-saps-chief-storyteller-julie-roehm-today/

New affluents redefine luxury market segment
Tata Housing hosts roundtable discussion on dynamics of the growing market segment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/new-affluents-redefine-luxury-market-segment/

Max goes 360-degree for Aashiqui 2
The campaign for the movie which will air on July 27 entails the use of various tools like Television, Print, Outdoor, Digital, DTH and Cinema
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/max-goes-360-degree-for/

HomeShop18 appoints Vikrant Khanna as CMO
Mr Khanna will lead a 360-degree role which includes marketing and communication, CRM, B2B Sales and Alliances
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/homeshop18-appoints-vikrant-khanna-as-cmo/

LinOpinion PR announces 16 new business wins
LinOpinion Public Relations has announced several new business wins across the education, real estate and retail sectors amongst others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/linopinion-pr-announces-16-new-business-wins/

Anil Thakraney: Is the urban bias finally disappearing?
The pressure must go on till we see real change, not just when it comes to the food-safety of kids in Chhapra, but all over India, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/anil-thakraney-is-the-urban-bias-finally-disappearing/

Hathway ties up with D-Link to offer routers
Hathway Broadband launches high-speed 'Wi‐Fi Broadband Homes' with free D-Link wi-fi routers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/hathway-ties-up-with-d-link-to-offer-routers/