Stories on 10th Mar '17

Surat, Jaipur, others to drive consumption: EY
Emerging new-wave markets will up media penetration, notes an EY (Ernst & Young) report
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100652

Two Views on the Exit Polls Last Night
Shailesh Kapoor: Poll Of Polls: When Exit Polls become too many to handle
Do we really need these polls with only a day-and-a-half for the results? Anything for a day’s viewership. And anything for some pre-election mood build-up, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100623

Ranjona Banerji: Of what use are Exit Polls?
I understand they give employment to pollsters and I am all for employment. But for the media to get into such a tizzy over them, I am less understanding, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100616

Havas unites creative and media. Vishnu Mohan to head India & SE Asia. Anita Nayyar & Nirmalya Sen roles unchanged
While Nayyar would report to Mohan even earlier, Sen's reporting changes from Juan Rocamora to Vishnu Mohan
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100650

Maxus retains IPL media business
Maxus has been the AOR for last 9 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100621

MEC India wins media mandate for Corvi LED
Corvi LED Pvt. Ltd was founded by Vimal Soni in 2012 with a mission to pursue efficiency and introduced the first core disruptions in LED lighting solutions and a quality guarantee across its product range
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100619

Sony Pictures pays tributes to fans in the tenth season of VIVO IPL
Launches the new VIVO IPL marketing campaign “10 saal aapke naam” on a celebratory note
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100622

Platinum Outdoor shows might of Tata Hexa
Tata Hexa becomes the first UV in India to tow a Boeing 737-800 aircraft
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100620

Mullen Lintas Delhi makes Virat bat for Gionee's 1.25crore customers
Having flooded the Indian market with its unique offerings, and further getting celebrities to endorse them, Gionee has emerged as a favourite brand of Indians
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100617

Holi-day on Monday, March 13. See you Tuesday
We'll be back on Tuesday, March 14... with all our news and analyses
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100614

Hubhopper Channel launched for content creators
No sign-up required and pre-selection of interests based on user profile
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100618

Stories on 9th Dec '15

India #4 in EY's Most Attractive Nations for M&E Investment
Our government's pro-business stance & an increasingly promising economic outlook fuel this, reports EY's 13th Global Capital Confidence Barometer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/india-4-in-eys-most-attractive-nations-for-me-investment/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Is your brand ready for business calamities like a cloudburst or an earthquake?
There are predictable actions (rains) that current managements are hopefully trained to handle, but, if a business is caught with an equivalent of Uttrakhand or Chennai situation, the best of the trained will find tough to cope, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-is-your-brand-ready-for-business-calamities-like-a-cloudburst-or-an-earthquake/

Mullen Lowe Lintas Group, India wins its 75th award for the year
The crowning moment for the group came when WARC 100, an annual report from World Advertising and Research Council ranked Lowe Lintas India as the No. 1 Creative Agency in the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/mullen-lowe-lintas-group-india-wins-its-75th-award-for-the-year/

Kotak unveils campaign to highlight mobile features
Today there are more than 77 different things a customer could do using the Kotak mobile banking app
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=84242&preview=true

'What’s your Torapanti', asks Camlin in latest campaign
The TVC is a high energy rendering of crazy fun things one can do using the new Tora Pens from Camlin
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/what%e2%80%99s-your-torapanti-asks-camlin-in-latest-campaign/

IIMB announces 3-day EEP in M&E
The 3-day program, starting Dec 14, aims to help participants cope with the challenges and access opportunities based on changes in technology

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/iimb-announces-3-day-eep-in-me/

Stories on 8th Apr '15

Events & Activation grows 15% annually fm 2011-12: EY-EEMA report
Executive summary of the report that notes that the sector has grown from Rs 2,800 cr in 2011-12 to Rs 4,258 cr in 2014-15
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/events-activation-biz-grows-15-annually-fm-2011-12-ey-eema-report/

IPL teams to mop up Rs 300 crore in sponsorship deals as most brands stay committed
Media planners and industry sources say sponsorship rates have risen 10-15% over last year, when the eight teams put together made just over Rs 250 crore from sponsorship
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ipl-teams-to-mop-up-rs-300-crore-in-sponsorship-deals-as-most-brands-stay-committed/

App publishers counter undercutting ad networks
Publishers claim Indian players like InMobi, SVGMedia and VServ are known to play by the rules, but those in China, especially YeahMobi and Avazu don’t necessarily do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/app-publishers-counter-undercutting-ad-networks/

Speed is good, affirms Vodafone in new campaign
The new campaign showcases everyday moments to bring alive the benefits of a Faster Data Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/speed-is-good-affirms-vodafone-in-new-campaign/

Sanjeev Kotnala: How to max it at Goafest. A frequent GOFEST Traveller's Guide
It is Sanjeev Kotnala's 10th Goafest and here he offers handy tips to the first- and many-timers on how to max(imise) Goafest 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sanjeev-kotnala-how-to-max-it-at-goafest-a-frequent-gofest-travellers-guide/

#ThereIsAnotherWay stresses Educomp via new campaign
The campaign "#ThereIsAnotherWay" stresses on the importance of a smarter way of learning

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/thereisanotherway-stresses-educomp-via-new-campaign/

Stories on 17th Jul 14

Achche din are here again!
India Inc talks growth as business mood changes with a new buoyancy being seen in the economy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/achche-din-are-here-again/

GroupM unveils new YCO for 2014-15
GroupM has announced the new members of its Youth Committee (YCO) for 2014-15
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/groupm-unveils-new-yco-for-2014-15/

No restrictions on news in print, TV or digital media, so why on radio?
The regulator continues to restrict news on radio by restricting FM radio to broadcast only AIR bulletins, says Ashish Pherwani of EY
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/no-restrictions-on-news-in-print-tv-or-digital-media-so-why-on-radio/

Pro quits BW, Rajeev Dubey new Ed
Executive Editor Rajeev Dubey to take over as Editor from Prosenjit Datta who has decided to move on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/pro-quits-bw-rajeev-dubey-new-exec-ed/

Himalaya unveils digital campaign on pet adoption
The campaign will see Himalaya passively adopt dogs sheltered at CUPA and take care of their food, shelter, medicines and other needs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/himalaya-unveils-digital-campaign-on-pet-adoption/

Ad Club attains a new milestone
The Adclub database has names from the domains of Advertising, Media, Marketing, Research, PR/Communication and Digital

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ad-club-attains-a-new-milestone/

Stories on 18th Dec '13

Life OK will be #1 Hindi GEC in 18 months: Ajit Thakur
Upclose with the General Manager and Business Head of Star India’s second Hindi GEC which celebrates two years today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/life-ok-will-be-1-hindi-gec-in-18-months-ajit-thakur/

IPG Mediabrands' Initiative bags Reckitt Benckiser mandate in India
Initiative takes over from ZenithOptimedia as Reckitt Benckiser's media planning and buying partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ipg-mediabrands-initiative-bags-reckitt-benckiser-mandate-in-india/

Fogg clouds Axe effect, is new numero uno deo
Vini Cosmetics' Fogg deodorant topples Hindustan Lever's Axe to assume No 1 spot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/fogg-clouds-axe-effect-is-new-numero-uno-deo/

Envies 2013 | Industry's Envy. Ogilvy's Pride
And how the industry got together to salute the best from the best
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/envies-2013-industrys-envy-ogilvys-pride/

And the Envies winners were...
Take a look at the winning Envies 2013 ads
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/and-the-envies-winners-were/

Doordarshan-UNICEF celebrate 10 years of Navjyoti Awards
A joint venture of UNICEF and Doordashan Mumbai Kendra, the Navjyoti Awards aims to recognize initiatives taken by girls despite adverse circumstances
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/doordarshan-unicef-celebrate-10-years-of-navjyoti-awards/

Dainik Bhaskar returns with second edition of 'Brain Hunt'
The Dainik Bhaskar group has launched the nationwide Brain Hunt 2 challenge to stimulate and encourage the imagination of young minds
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/dainik-bhaskar-returns-with-second-edition-of-brain-hunt/

My FM announces Season II of Jiyo Dil Se Awards
There will be nine award categories: Education, Environment Conservation, Health & Sanitation, Public Service, Culture & Art, Sports, Women Welfare & Empowerment, Child Care & Development and Economic Development

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/my-fm-announces-season-ii-of-jiyo-dil-se-awards/

Stories on 10th May '13

Facebook is India's most liked for engaging customers: E&Y
Excerpts from Ernst & Young’s ‘Social Media Marketing - India Trends Study 2013’ report
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47553

Hindu's 'Undumb India' campaign awarded at INMA World Congress
The television commercial took a humorous route to show young Indians the importance of being informed about current events
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47587

Austere and reporting profits, NDTV to relaunch biz channel in new avatar
As NDTV reports a PAT of Rs 2 crore for FY 2012-13 as compared to a loss of Rs 87 crore for FY 2011-12, there are few aces up its sleeve
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47517

V D Wadhwa appointed CEO of Siti Cable
Mr Wadhwa will be responsible for taking forward the organizational aspirations of growing the business of Siti Cable multifold through digitization. He will be based out of Noida
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47516

UTV's Samir Bangara joins Qyuki as MD & CEO
The board of Qyuki Digital Media Pvt Ltd has announced the appointment of Samir Bangara as its Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Poonacha Machaiah. Mr Bangara will assume his new role from June 3, 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47519

Shailesh Kapoor: Five Tips For Young TV Executives
Shailesh Kapoor offers five tips that he believes are still relevant for young television executives, in their first 3-4 years of working
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47570

Intex ropes in Farhan Akhtar as brand ambassador for its smartphones
The alliance is to cultivate the aggressively expanding mobile business of Intex which is expected to be the key revenue driver during the current fiscal
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47515

Anil Thakraney: The Kar Natak elections
Prannoy Roy is unarguably India's best news channel personality, and one would like to see more of him
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47514

Speaking of Which | The Suspicious Object
It's probably impossible to change this now, but it's useful to know in any case - the difference between the adjectives 'suspect' and 'suspicious'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47550

Links of the Day
MxMIndia's list of recommended stories from across the media (including those that consider us competition)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=47520