Stories on 24th Dec '12

Santa TAM is coming to town today!
It's Christmas Eve and festivities are in the air. In tellyland, with more reason: Santa TAM is coming with all the data... okay, most of it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/santa-tam-is-coming-to-town-today/


MxM Monday: Expectations from Phase III FM radio licensing
Even as advertisers are yet to take this medium seriously, the industry players are waiting for Phase III with anticipation. MxMIndia finds out what their expectations are
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-monday-expectations-from-phase-iii-fm-radio-licensing/


Chitralekha upbeat on social media
The group recently reached two lakh fans on its Facebook page, and hopes to build a stranger presence online
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/chitralekha-upbeat-on-social-media/


Will Sachin Tendulkar's ODI retirement diminish his brand value?
Will Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from ODI cricket diminish his brand value? Or will it set stage for a new phase in the life cyle of one India’s most iconic celeb brand?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/will-sachin-tendulkars-odi-retirement-diminish-his-brand-value/


Anil Thakraney: Brand Modi versus Brand Rahul
So if the battle of 2014 is going to be fought between these two brands, simple marketing logic tells us who's the favourite one to win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-brand-modi-versus-brand-rahul/


FM Radio: Facing challenges, embracing growth
CII organised the CEOs Roundtable on Radio in New Delhi last week, to discuss and chart the growth of the radio industry with the Phase III auction of the FM spectrum coming up
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/fm-radio-facing-challenges-embracing-growth/


India TV conducts campaign countering Crime against Women
The channels launches a multi-city signature campaign under the aegis of 'Mission Damini'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-tv-conducts-campaign-countering-crime-against-women/http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-tv-conducts-campaign-countering-crime-against-women/


AdStrat: Fastrack makes hell cooler
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
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/adstrat-fastrack-makes-hell-cooler/


Reviewing the Reviews: Dabangg 2
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/reviewing-the-reviews-dabangg-2/


MxM wishes you a very Merry Xmas. No edition on Dec 25
MxMIndia wishes all its readers a very Merry Christmas!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-wishes-you-a-very-merry-xmas-no-edition-on-dec-25/


The Anchor: Harish Bijoor on 6 reasons brands need good consultants
Great team, cool concepts... not enough if you don't have a good brand consultant on board, says Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-harish-bijoor-on-6-reasons-brands-need-good-consultants/


Gutenberg wins PR mandate for Ad:tech New Delhi again
This is the third time that Gutenberg Communications has won the PR mandate for Ad:Tech
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/gutenberg-wins-pr-mandate-for-adtech-new-delhi-again/

Stories on 30th January

Hindu hits back with a tough punch
Stung by jibes that it is boring and with readership figures that required attention, The Hindu has hit back at what it terms "the news equivalent of junk food". No marks for guessing who's alleged to be serving that up?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/hindu-hits-back-with-a-tough-punch/


Set-top shortage could dampen digitization drive
Cable operators facing set-top box shortage as digitisation deadline approaches near
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/set-top-shortage-subscriber-ignorance-could-dampen-digitization-drive/


Vedanta unveils first ever national corporate campaign
Under the platform of 'Creating Happiness', the campaign combines a film competition along with social media and traditional media outreach
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/vedanta-group-unveils-first-ever-national-corporate-campaign/


FM Radio rocks in South India... and how!
A vibrant market for regional as well as national music, the FM radio scene in South India still has immense potential for expansion and revenue.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/south-indias-fm-radio-a-rocking-scene/


Given India TV sting, EC warns parties on unfair practices
The warning came after the 'Operation MLA' sting was telecast on India TV.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/given-india-tv-sting-ec-warns-parties-against-unfair-practices/


Ad Strat: No kidding with Flipkart
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.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ad-strat-no-kidding-with-flipkart/

Deepa Gahlot: Reviewing the Reviews of Agneepath
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/deepa-gahlot-reviewing-the-reviews-of-agneepath/


LMG announces key elevations in Mumbai, Kolkata & Kochi
Mr Premjeet Sodhi, has taken charge as COO of LMG, Mr Mahesh Motwani has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Kolkata office and Mr Patrick Gomes has been elevated to head of the agency's Mumbai business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/lmg-announces-key-elevations-in-mumbai-kolkata-kochi-offices/


Lokmat's initiative puts Indian Guinness Book
Lokmat facilitates Aurangabadkars' commemoration of 100 years of Jana Gana Mana, creating a new Guinness World Record for 'the most people singing a national anthem simultaneously'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/lokmats-initiative-puts-indian-guinness-book/


NDTV expands global reach in US
NDTV channels 24x7 and Good Times are now available on Dish Network in the US, bringing the channels to 74 countries and 18 million households outside India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ndtv-expands-global-reach-in-us/


Anchor: 5 reasons OOH must shift focus to Tier 2 & 3 cities
Most brands have seen increased purchasing power in smaller markets, and these audiences can be tapped effectively using OOH, feels Vikas Nowal.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-5-reasons-ooh-should-shift-focus-to-tier-2-and-3-cities/

Incredible India back with Ogilvy
Ogilvy Delhi has been awarded the Ministry of Tourism (Incredible India) creative business.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/incredible-india-back-with-ogilvy/

Anil Thakraney: Save the attitude, kids
Without intending to be preachy, here's a word of advice for Gen X: While it's great to have an attitude, it must be channelized into your work and NOT into your interpersonal interactions.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/anil-thakraney-save-the-attitude-kids/

South African Tourism launches 'Leave ordinary behind' ad
South African Tourism has now started the campaign on television and outdoor to popularise the destination among Indian travellers
campaignttp://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/south-african-tourism-launches-leave-ordinary-behind-ad-campaign/

Media gets it wrong on Republic Day
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/making-fun-of-page-3-culture/

NCT Data Wk 3 '12
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nct-data-wk-3-12/

Stories on 12th December

FM radio: Waiting in the wings for how long?
Radio is free, easy to access, and reaches everyone, everywhere. Yet why is the eye favoured over the ear?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/fm-radio-waiting-in-the-wings-for-how-long/

[PR CHANNEL] PR's Media Fixation
We do not know what we are into till you have a client defining what you will do, writes Sudarshan S
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/pr-channel-prs-media-fixation/

Remembering Mario Miranda/Dev Nadkarni
A personal reminiscence of celebrated illustrator and cartoonist Mario Miranda by Dev Nadkarni
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/remembering-mario-mirandadev-nadkarni/

Compuware launches 14 new website performance benchmarks
These benchmarks highlight the importance of optimizing web performance in driving business revenue.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/compuware-launches-14-new-website-performance-benchmarks/

Disney Channel's Doraemon Movie delivers the best ratings
Records a 5.24 TVR among all kids (CS 4-14 ABC) in HSM and 4.4 TVR among all kids (CS 4-14 ABC) in All India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/disney-channel%E2%80%99s-doraemon-movie-delivers-the-best-ratings/

The Anchor: 5 reasons mobile advertising hasn't gained momentum
Damandeep Soni on the very with-it but slightly confused handheld arena.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/the-anchor-5-reasons-mobile-advertising-hasnt-gained-momentum/


[PR Channel] Social media empowers to changes the world, says youth
The respondents feel that they almost influence consumer choice, human rights and social change, politics and policy making and corporate governance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/social-media-change-the-world-says-the-youth-of-india/

10 years of 'Naye India Ka Bazaar'
On the occasion of Big Bazaar's 10th anniversary, Mudra has created a new campaign where Big Bazaar claims to be 'Naye India Ka Bazaar'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/10-years-of-naye-india-ka-bazaar/

Rocky road for Digital OOH?
Globally the fastest growing medium, Digital Out-of-Home is yet to make a splash in India. Measurement is seen as one hurdle on the growth path, but industry players are looking at an optimistic future.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/rocky-road-for-digital-ooh/

Hindustan launches 9th edition in Aligarh
With Hindustan's launch of its 9th edition in the state of UP from Aligarh, the daily is now printed from 17 centres across the states of UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/hindustan-launches-9th-edition-in-aligarh/

HT celebrates Capital's 100th bday with conclave & campaigns
Hindustan Times, which has been celebrating Delhi's 100th birthday under the banner of 'I Love Delhi' throughout 2011, is getting ready for a high point on December 15.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/hindustan-times-celebrates-new-delhis-100th-birthday-with-conclave-and-campaigns/

Reviewing the Reviews: Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
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-ladies-vs-ricky-bahl/

AdStrat: Happy beginnings with Shubh Aarambh
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/happy-beginnings-with-shubh-aarambh/

Channels need to develop editing skills
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on prime time news and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/channels-need-to-develop-editing-skills/

Stories on 25th November

Primetime debates an excuse for doing TV cheap: Mark Tully
The veteran journalist on our media today and all that has changed since he was active both on and off air
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mark-tully-prime-time-tv-debates-an-excuse-for-doing-tv-cheap/

Need to focus on consistency: Tom Doctoroff, JWT
Tom Doctoroff, JWT North Asia Area Director, Greater China CEO / JWT Shanghai, speaks to MxMIndia in this video interview
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/jwt-are-not-cultural-imperialists-tom-doctoroff/

Staff restructuring @ Turner
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific realigns executive management roles.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/staff-shakeup-at-turner/

26/11 Mumbai attack: HR practices converted ordinary Taj employees into heroes
A Harvard Business School professor leads research on how and why the Taj hotels staff were willing to give up their lives when they had the option to flee in the 26/11 seige
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/2611-mumbai-attack-hr-practices-converted-ordinary-taj-employees-into-heroes/

Phase III countdown: 'Overbidding will kill stations'
Is Phase III a chance to expand listenership reach, or further consolidate positions in a particular region. It’s both, and more, for FM radio players.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/%E2%80%98phase-iii-overbidding-will-kill-the-station%E2%80%99/

The Anchor: 5 indications that India is e-commerce-ready
Buyers of books (and other stuff) are now browsing more than ever, and not in the bookshop meaning. Flipkart.com CEO Sachin Bansal on the e-buying phenomenon.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-indications-that-india-is-e-commerce-ready/

Hard Knocks: Why this Kolaveri Di, indeed! Why?
A regular kind of sod sings some nonsense inside a recording studio, words that sound like a cross between Tamil and rustic English. I found it neither funny nor entertaining.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-why-this-kolaveri-di-indeed-why/

Crime & Journalism
That a journalist like Jigna Vora was arrested in the J Dey murder case brings us to a very sad pass, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/crime-journalism/