Stories on 1st Sep '15

There Is No Alternative to Arnab!
BARC data shows how the ratings of channels & shows is impacted when star presenters are absent... Goswami included
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/there-is-no-alternative-to-arnab/

Thoughtblurb appoints Rajan Narayan as CEO
Rajan Narayan is known by industry peers for his quick turnarounds and is a part of several growth stories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/thoughtblurb-appoints-rajan-narayan-as-ceo/

92.7 Big FM unveils new logo
92.7 BIG FM, today, ranks second at an all-India level
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/92-7-big-fm-unveils-new-logo/

Ranjona Banerji: So how long news channels take to prove me wrong in my defence of their coverage of the Sheena Bora murder case?
Because it was not just the primetime debates but also the all-day broadcasts which have anchors, reporters, random guests and members of the general public all attributing motive as well as diagnosing the prime accused, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/ranjona-banerji-so-how-long-news-channels-take-to-prove-me-wrong-in-my-defence-of-their-coverage-of-the-sheena-bora-murder-case/

Asymmetrique bags Taurian World School media biz
Taurian World School based out of Ranchi, India, is a premier educational institute that promotes the holistic development of students
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/asymmetrique-bags-media-account-for-taurian-world-school/

Rose Huskey joins Maxus as APAC Client Leadership Head
Based out of Singapore, Rose will be responsible for ensuring that the client’s experience is world class
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/rose-huskey-joins-the-maxus-regional-team-as-apac-client-leadership-head/

HDS appoints Surya Narayanan as Biz Head
Besides digital marketing, Surya has the experience of working in traditional creative agencies including JWT and Leo Burnett

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/hds-appoints-surya-narayanan-as-the-head-of-business/

Stories on 19th Aug '15

It's Hindustan like never before for HUL
How CEO Sanjeev Mehta is ensuring the FMCG major counters regional competition by reorganising its army of marketers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/its-hindustan-like-never-before-for-hul/

Now, award for 'real advertising' from IAA
The winners will be picked by a high-powered jury chaired by Harish Manwani, chief operating officer of Unilever
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/now-award-for-real-advertising-from-iaa/

Brand consultant Santosh Desai picks up one-third stake in DY Works
The well-known brand consultancy's President - Alpana Parida will continue to lead agency while Future Brands remains majority stakeholder with 60 pc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/brand-consultant-santosh-desai-picks-up-one-third-stake-in-dy-works/

Lowe Lintas names Shayondeep Pal its Creative head in Delhi
Shayondeep Pal has been part of the creative team in Delhi for more than 6 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/lowe-lintas-names-shayondeep-pal-its-creative-head-in-delhi/

Sanjeev Kotnala: In a country full of rituals, we underplay impact of rituals in brand-building
For some unsaid reasons, Indian brands have stayed away from attempting to create rituals, rues Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/sanjeev-kotnala-in-a-country-full-of-rituals-we-underplay-impact-of-rituals-in-brand-building/

Zoom undertakes high-decibel promotional activity to promote channel
In addition, Zoom also put up over 200 hoardings across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore at prominent, high traffic zones and has activated a print campaign across 37 cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/zoom-undertakes-high-decibel-promotional-activity-to-promote-channel/

IAA Silver Jubilee Summit in Kochi announces speaker line-up
The event compares very favourably with Ad Asia in Jaipur & New Delhi, says Pradeep Guha, who was involved in both these mega events

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/iaa-silver-jubilee-summit-in-kochi-announces-speaker-line-up/

Stories on 19th May '15

Don't compare Goafest & Melt..
... and get worked up, says CVL Srinivas, CEO,GroupM South Asia, who has been actively with both events
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/dont-compare-goafest-melt/

Assoc of Indian Magazines win 2015 FIPP Insight Award for Engagement Index
Global media owners including Conde Nast, Immediate Media and Axel Springer were awarded in addition to the national magazine media associations of Germany, Spain, other than India's AIM and Belgian media agency, Space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/assoc-of-indian-magazines-win-2015-fipp-insight-award-for-engagement-index/

Indians cut spending on discretionary goods. Consumption at 10-yr low. Sale of consumer goods down to 7.5% in FY15
Most company bosses expect things to get better soon, but a bad monsoon looms as a threat over rural consumption
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/indians-cut-spending-on-discretionary-goods-consumption-at-10-yr-low-sale-of-consumer-goods-down-to-7-5-in-fy15/

Kyoorius announces partner events at Melt 2015
GroupM is a knowledge partner at Zee Melt 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/kyoorius-announces-partner-events-at-melt-2015/

Vishakha Singh's window-whopping platform Red Polka launched, gets first round of funding
Portal curates designs basis interest graphs of audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/window-shopping-platform-red-polka-launched/

Big Bazaar celebrates 'Crazy Weekends' with new campaign by DDB Mudra West
Staying true to the tradition, DDB Mudra West has crafted a campaign 'Shuru Kisne Kiya' to announce the Big Bazaar Crazy Weekends offer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/big-bazaar-celebrates-crazy-weekends-with-new-campaign-by-ddb-mudra-west/

Sony Six acquires telecast rights of Copa America
This year's event will be the tourney's 44th year in competition and will feature twelve teams

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/sony-six-acquires-telecast-rights-of-copa-america/

Stories on 23th Feb '15

Adspend to grow 9.6% in 2015: Madison
After the elections-fuelled 16.4 per cent rise in 2014, growth rate will be 9.6 percent in 2015 as per the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook forecast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspend-to-grow-9-6-in-2015-madison/

Highlights of Sam Balsara's presentation of the Pitch Madison Media Advertising Outlook 2015
After the elections-fuelled 16.4 per cent rise in 2014, growth rate will be 9.6 percent in 2015 as per the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook forecast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspend-to-grow-9-6-in-2015-madison/

Marathi daily 'Mi Marathi Live' to launch on Feb 27
Broadcast Initiatives Limited has ambitions plans for the newspaper which will launch with a Mumbai edition and some satellite editions this week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/marathi-daily-mi-marathi-live-to-launch-on-feb-27/

Dr. Fixit unveil new TVC during World Cup
The TVC is aimed at educating consumers on preventive approach to waterproofing while constructing new homes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dr-fixit-unveil-new-tvc-during-world-cup/

Punit Goenka delivers keynote at WIEF
He spoke about the changed business environment in India with initiatives by the new government
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/punit-goenka-delivers-keynote-at-wief/

Amith Prabhu: Reputation is not everything. It is the only thing
Several organisations hire journalists to handle their communications who deal with the storytelling and media relations bit but there is an entire bit of strategy and campaign planning where they lag, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/amith-prabhu-reputation-is-not-everything-it-is-the-only-thing/

IAA hosts 'World Goes Digital' webinar with Sanjay Mehta & Hareesh Tibrewala
The webinar was conducted as part of the 'World Goes Digital' series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iaa-hosts-world-goes-digital-webinar-with-sanjay-mehta-hareesh-tibrewala/

Big Magic Ganga now available on Videocon d2h
This move enables availability of the regional content of Bihar, Jharkhand & Purvanchal for viewers across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/big-magic-ganga-now-available-on-videocon-d2h/

Visionaries felicitated at Brand Vision India 2020
The objective of this event was to bring together various leaders, entrepreneurs, ventures and corporate bodies from across industries on one level to honor them

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/visionaries-felicitated-at-brand-vision-india-2020/

Stories on 3rd Feb '15

Adspends to increase 12.6% in 2015: GroupM
The adspending was Rs 43,490 crore for the calendar year 2014, an increase by 12.5% over 2013, according to GroupM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspends-to-increase-12-6-in-2015-groupm/

Structure, Talent and Innovation are action points for PK at Mindshare, says GMan. Exclusive to MxM
Gowthaman Ragothaman (better known as GMan), COO of Mindshare Asia Pacific, speaks on the priorities ahead of Mindshare South Asia’s CEO-designate Prasanth Kumar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/structure-talent-and-innovation-are-action-points-for-pk-at-mindshare-says-gman-exclusive-to-mxm/

DHFL tasks Madison Media to handle media mandate
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited is India's second largest housing finance company in the private sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dhfl-tasks-madison-media-to-handle-media-mandate/

ZenithOptimedia wins media duties of Jungleegames.com
The mandate covers all aspects of the brand's media planning, advisory and buying across print, TV, Digital and Outdoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zenithoptimedia-wins-media-duties-of-jungleegames-com/

Leo Burnett unveils long format ad for HDFC Life
The film brings alive the pivotal role a man plays in empowering his family to live "Apne dum pe, Sar Uthake"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/leo-burnett-unveils-long-format-ad-for-hdfc-life/

Ranjona Banerji: Do TV reporters need to develop a sense of humour?
Should the morality of an individual reporter be magnified and portrayed as the morality of an entire society, asks Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-do-tv-reporters-need-to-develop-a-sense-of-humour/

Entry deadline for Olive Crown Awards extended to Feb 15th
The Call for Entries has been good but many agencies have requested an extension of the deadline
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/entry-deadline-for-olive-crown-awards-extended-to-feb-15th/

RAM ratings for Week 3
Presenting RAM numbers for Week - that's January 11-17, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ram-ratings-for-week-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b3/

iProspect Communicate 2 bags AEGON Religare's social media account
For the record, the agency already handles the SEM and SEO domains for the life insurance company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iprospect-communicate-2-bags-aegon-religares-social-media-account/

Tata Sky adds MAX 2 to its bouquet
The channel is also available on leading cable operators like DEN, Siti Cable, Hathway and InCable to name a few
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tata-sky-adds-max-2-to-its-bouquet/

Zee rolls out HD League for the affluential
Zee HD League is aimed at giving an enriched viewing experience to the affluential viewers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zee-rolls-out-hd-league-for-the-affluential/

Stories on 23rd Dec 14

Digital awaits breakthrough: Shashi Sinha
If FMCG revenues don't improve and they don't start spending, then we could be in trouble, says  the IPG Mediabrands CEO looking back at 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/digital-awaits-breakthrough-shashi-sinha/

Ranjona Banerji: News TV in a permanent state of end-of-the-world-ness
We have seen much of the media in thrall and awe of the former Gujarat chief minister and now leader of the free world, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ranjona-banerji-news-tv-in-a-permanent-state-of-end-of-the-world-ness/

Happy New Year awaits FMCG companies
Nielsen expects the fast-moving consumer goods market to grow 7 per cent in 2014, 10 per cent in 2015 and about 12 per cent in 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/happy-new-year-awaits-fmcg-companies/

Concept Communication acquires majority stake in Liqvd Asia
Liqvd Asia's clients include Celkon Mobile, Axis Bank, Benetton, LifeCell, Lonely Planet, Sennheiser, Kalpataru, Glanbia plc and Adidas Originals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/concept-communication-acquires-majority-stake-in-liqvd-asia/

Lowe's new campaign for Flipkart spreads happiness
The campaign titled 'Iss Mein Hai Kisi Ki Khushi' aims to bring alive the magical moments that emanate by shopping on the Flipkart mobile app
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/lowes-new-campaign-for-flipkart-spreads-happiness/

'Jagaiye apne andar ka officer' with Officer's Choice new anthem
Leading singer Shaan brings heartfelt message to life with a soulful video

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/jagaiye-apne-andar-ka-officer-with-officers-choice-new-anthem/

Stories on 1st Oct 14

This Dassera, Burn the Ravana Within
On the occasion of Dassera which will be celebrated on Friday, Oct 3, Sanjeev Kotnala lists the 10 Evils in Media, Communication & Marketing that must be banished
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67297

Unilever COO Harish Manwani to retire on Dec 31
Harish Manwani, currently Chief Operating Officer, Unilever, will retire from Unilever on December 31, 2014, after more than 38 years of service with the FMCG giant
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67316

Industry experts vow trade at E4M Conclave
Presenting nuggets from the exchange4media Conclave that we caught off the event's live webcast
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67302

Komli unveils CRM Remarketing Platform - RevX
Next generation platform integrates CRM data in addition to website and mobile app traffic for personalized cross-channel campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67287

Nickelodeon takes the licensing route for Motu Patlu
Viacom18 Consumer Products signs another exciting promotional licensing deal this year after SpongeBob SquarePants with Domino's
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67286

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Family - Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67288

Stories on 6th Jun 14

Ole Ola...  less than a week to go for FIFA World Cup 2014
... and Sony sits pretty on ad inventory as it inks deals with Hero Moto, Xolo, Microsoft, Havells et al
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ole-ola-less-than-a-week-to-go-for-fifa-world-cup-2014/

After much decline, now Retail awaits 'achche din'
Sector growth declines to 8% in 2013 from 32% in 2012, now awaits revival
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/after-much-decline-now-retail-awaits-achche-din/

Ranjona Banerji: Media going from left to right?
Ranjona Banerji on politicians getting aggro with the media, the hysteria about Narendra Modi and how the legal wrangle between Tata Sky and Neo has cost tennis fans dearly
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ranjona-banerji-media-going-from-left-to-right/

Shailesh Kapoor: Male Characters Set To Rule Hindi GECs?
While the stronghold of the women on the remote continues, the dominance of female fiction characters on television has been challenged, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/shailesh-kapoor-male-characters-set-to-rule-hindi-gecs/

Bates CHI&Partners to acquire Temple Advtg. Temple co-founders to manage Bates
Like in the case of the Publicis Groupe’s acquisition of Law & Kenneth, and the L&K taking management control of Saatchi & Saatchi, Temple co-founders will manage WPP’s Bates CHI&Partners

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/bates-chipartners-to-acquire-temple-advtg-temple-co-founders-to-manage-bates/

Stories on 26th May 14

How advertising helped Modi get on road to PM
Quick views from ad captains Piyush Pandey, Sam Balsara, Prasoon Joshi, Anuraag Khandelwal and brand gurus Jagdeep Kapoor & Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/how-advertising-helped-modi-get-on-road-to-pm/

Top FMCG brands gain market share during economic slump
Market leaders like Gillette, Colgate, Dabur Real and Chyawanprash, Godrej's Good Knight and Jyothy Laboratories' Ujala have improved their market share in their core categories over the past one year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/top-fmcg-brands-gain-market-share-during-economic-slump/

Mindshare bags media mandate of Adlabs Imagica
The WPP agency will be responsible for the media planning and buying for India's first and only international standard theme park that was launched early last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/mindshare-bags-media-mandate-of-adlabs-imagica/

Orchard wins mandate to promote 'Meelo Evaru Koteeshwaru' on MAA TV
The agency wins mandate to promote the Telugu version of popular game show format Kaun Banega Crorepati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/orchard-wins-mandate-to-promote-meelo-evaru-koteeshwaru-on-maa-tv/

Amith Prabhu: The year flew by and we have a brand new government
On the first anniversary of this column, Amith Prabhu lists his three wishes from the government in the sphere of communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/amith-prabhu-the-year-flew-by-and-we-have-a-brand-new-government/

Reviewing the Reviews: Scathing 1 to 2.5 stars for Heropanti
Tiger Shroff has been the target of some rather nasty online mauling, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/reviewing-the-reviews-scathing-1-to-2-5-stars-for-heropanti/

Stories on 2nd May 14

Summer Blues: Sales dip for retailers, FMCGs
Future Group, Arvind Brands, Adidas to cut offer days, discounts as sales dip substantially. FMCG sales down too in JFM 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/summer-blues-sales-dip-for-retailers-fmcgs/

Ranjona Banerji: How irresponsible! Dorab Sopariwalla makes a 'wishy-washy' remark on women & lower income groups on NDTV 24x7
On NDTV 24x7 on Thursday night, the NDTV elections expert said: Women vote for the Congress because it is "wishy-washy" and lower income groups also prefer the "wishy-washy"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-when-dorab-sopariwalla-made-a-wishy-washy-irresponsible-remark-on-women-and-lower-income-groups/

Hari Bhoomi launches edition in Bhopal, second in MP
This is the Hindi daily's second edition from the state and its sixth across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/hari-bhoomi-launches-edition-in-bhopal-second-in-mp/

PRCAI elects new committee; Sharif Rangnekar continues term as President
The association re-elected Sharif D Rangnekar, CEO & Director, Integral PR, for the post of President
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/prcai-elects-new-committee-sharif-rangnekar-continues-term-as-president/

Oxolloxo ropes in Bang in the Middle on debut
Oxolloxo offers a complete range of fashion for women, men and kids including choices for beach wear, maternity wear and plus size wear for women
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/oxolloxo-ropes-in-bang-in-the-middle-on-debut/

Simon says, play it Simple
The idea of Simple Simon was born with one key intent - to hit the market with a 'Simple Stick'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/simon-says-play-it-simple/

Jabong to target young e-shoppers with 'The Juice'
The new publication by Jabong is targeted at young Indian e-shoppers who are looking for a guide that fulfils their aspirations, making fashion accessible, affordable and attainable
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/jabong-to-target-young-e-shoppers-with-the-juice/

Zee CEO Punit Goenka recipient of  ET's 40 under Forty' awards initiative
Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL, received the The Economic Times '40 under Forty' - India's Hottest Business Leaders Award 2014 at a function in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/zee-ceo-punit-goenka-recipient-of-ets-40-under-forty-awards-initiative/

DD Sahyadri to telecast 'Prerna Puraskar 2014'
The show will be a special awards function showcasing the unique bonding between mother-daughter

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/dd-sahyadri-to-telecast-prerna-puraskar-2014/

Stories on 10th Mar'14

Leveraging films by top guns on MTV
It's a win-win for all: six top directors try their hands at films inspired by HUL products on MTV, a project engineered by Mindshare
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/leveraging-films-by-top-guns-on-mtv/

'For HUL, the films are beyond passive integration... more of active integration'
Q&A with Aditya Swamy, EVP and Business Head, MTV and Ravi Rao, Leader, Mindshare South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/leveraging-films-by-top-guns-on-mtv/

BJP ads to go on air soon, with Prasoon Joshi songs
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has just unveiled the outdoor ad campaign for the Lok Sabha polls, will launch 10-15 TV commercials in the coming weeks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bjp-ads-to-go-on-air-soon-with-prasoon-joshi-songs/

Brands and retailers team up to offer 0% EMI schemes
With customers staying away, retailers are entering into business arrangements with brands to draw them back to showrooms, bypassing the banks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/brands-and-retailers-team-up-to-offer-0-emi-schemes/

McCann wins 11 awards at Adfest 2014
Dentsu Inc wins Agency of the Year, Agency Network of the Year and Interactive Agency of the Year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mccann-wins-11-awards-at-adfest-2014/

Yahoo launches new homepage in India
The new homepage attempts to power one's daily habits offering the most accessed features upfront
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/yahoo-launches-new-homepage-in-india/

Amith Prabhu: The media gift conundrum
It has become a best practice for some brands but does anyone care to understand if a gift is an ethical thing to do, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/amith-prabhu-the-media-gift-conundrum/

Reviewing the Reviews: Barely two stars for Gulaab Gang
The week's other release Queen opened to universal acclaim but Gulaab Gang could barely manage two star ratings

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/reviewing-the-reviews-barely-two-stars-for-gulaab-gang/

Stories on 22nd Jan '14

Maa, Meri Maa!
How and why advertisers have kicked off a celebration of women not as consumers but as mothers + 5 ads that’ll make you laugh, cry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/maa-meri-maa/

Higher smartphone use rings in FMCG mobile ad growth
Consumer goods companies upped their media spends on the mobile platform in the past one year as smartphone penetration, coupled with a spurt in data usage, grew exponentially in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/higher-smartphone-use-rings-in-fmcg-mobile-ad-growth/

MSLGroup elevates 4 from India to Asia regional practice leadership
Of the eight new regional practice leaders in Asia, four are from the India office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/mslgroup-elevates-4-from-india-to-asia-regional-practice-leadership/

Star India bags hockey fed rights for 8 years
Star India will be FIH's media partner in eight-year broadcast and rights deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/star-india-bags-hockey-fed-rights-for-8-years/

Jockey opens new page with Law & Kenneth
The leading brand of innerwear, leisurewear, sportswear and swimwear for men and women has appointed Law & Kenneth as its creative agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/jockey-opens-new-page-with-law-kenneth/

Big Magic Bihar & Jharkhand and Big FM partner Celebrity Cricket League 2014
While the FM network will air live updates through the tournament, the Bihar & Jharkhand channel has live telecast rights for four matches of Team Bhojpuri Dabangs along with semi-final and final matches
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/big-magic-bihar-jharkhand-and-big-fm-partner-celebrity-cricket-league-2014/

Stories on 20th Dec '13

He came, he met, he made no announcements
Maurice Levy, Chairman and CEO of media services conglomerate Publicis Groupe quashes all rumours of buying Madison + interview
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/he-came-he-met-he-made-no-announcements/

Grey to acquire a majority stake in RC&M
The rural marketing services provider will be WPP's 12th acquisition in India in nine years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/grey-to-acquire-a-majority-stake-in-rcm/

Ogilvy shows off its digital power with 'Techtonic'
Guest speakers included Kirthiga Reddy, Guneet Singh, Mukesh Bansal, Miss Malini and Gabbar Singh at Ogilvy Techtonic in Mumbai held on Thursday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ogilvy-shows-off-its-digital-power-with-techtonic/

HT gets aggressive in Mumbai, replaces TOI as Kala Ghoda festival partner
The Kala Ghoda festival, which has been a property The Times of India has supported for the last 8 years, will now bear the Hindustan Times name on its title
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ht-gets-aggressive-in-mumbai-replaces-toi-as-kala-ghoda-festival-partner/

Shailesh Kapoor | Bigg Boss 7: The Coming-Of-Age Season
The biggest coming-of-age aspect in Bigg Boss 7 comes in the form of two very real love stories that have unfolded this season, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/shailesh-kapoor-bigg-boss-7-the-coming-of-age-season/

Ranjona Banerji: Ground keeps shifting on Devyani Khobragade case
We have this bizarre tendency to accrue to ourselves credit for any action or achievement of a person of Indian origin, even if those achievements have nothing to do with India, rues Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ranjona-banerji-ground-keeps-shifting-on-devyani-khobragade-case/

Digital cable subscribers to get monthly bills
As per TRAI regulations, digital TV subscribers will get monthly bills from their cable operators, notes an MSO Alliance communique

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/digital-cable-subscribers-to-get-monthly-bills/

Stories on 25th Oct '13

Rise, Rise (& now Exit) of Ronnie Screwvala
He's one of the Indian entertainment industry most successful entrepreneurs. Tracing the journey of the Disney-UTV bossman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/rise-rise-now-exit-of-ronnie-screwvala/

The Outsider as the Captain
Why companies don't mind taking the risk of hiring CEOs with no industry experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/the-outsider-as-the-captain/

Shailesh Kapoor | Rise of Period Dramas: Storm in a Teacup?
In 2013 'innovation' on Hindi general entertainment channels has come in the form of a genre that has taken the front seat like never before - Period Dramas, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/shailesh-kapoor-rise-of-period-dramas-storm-in-a-teacup/

Ranjona Banerji: Old Spice goes down the dude
Ranjona Banerji on the new Old Spice ad with Milind Soman, fireworks and more at The Hindu and the set of bathing soaps she has received on renewing her Hindustan Times subscription

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/ranjona-banerji-old-spice-goes-down-the-dude/

Stories on 10th Sep '13

Mindshare emerges victorious in a closely-fought Emvies 2013
... as Hindustan Unilever is Media Client of the Year followed by Cadbury India and Tata Docomo
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53823

MxMIndia: Too good to be Two!
We completed two years of our existence yesterday. For us, it's time to look beyond, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53839

MoCoupons will be boon for FMCG companies: Sandeep Goyal
Adman and former chairman of Dentsu India Sandeep Goyal's Mogae Media is working on ways to monetize the mobile phone has come up with mobile couponing for brands to reach customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53809

HT goes for new-look, introduces tearaway add-on as ‘Page One Plus’
Hindustan Times refreshes Delhi and Mumbai editions with the launch of tearaway info-sheet and a new brand campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53807

Vijay Karnataka's Sanjeev Kulkarni joins VRL Media
Sanjeev Kulkarni has quit Vijay Karnataka to join Vijayavani as Vice President - Sales and Marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53812

Ranjona Banerji: Of corporate and their Twitter handles
Ranjona Banerji has had some fun with the Twitter handle of Vodafone only to be disturbed in her Sunday afternoon snooze
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53815

Amith Prabhu: Why our politicians must undertake media training
Public Relations should be built on the bedrock of media training, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53814

Reviewing the Reviews: Critics give Apoorva Lakhia's Zanjeer a mauling
Actor Ram Charan was thrashed too for even trying to do a role immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan.vThis film got 0 stars and some 2 or 2.5s, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53817

Stories on 21st Aug '13

Why the BJP is wrong in wanting to be aggressive on the Social Web
Vijay Mukhi reasons why screaming and shouting may work on News TV, but not on the social web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/why-the-bjp-is-wrong-in-wanting-to-be-aggressive-on-the-social-web/

FMCG majors feel the pinch as consumers cut spending
Sales growth of more than a dozen key consumer goods categories in the June quarter was lower than both the previous quarter and the year-earlier period
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/fmcg-majors-feel-the-pinch-as-consumers-cut-spending/

HUL to run region-specific ads on Nickelodeon as Viacom18 ties up with Amagi for micro-targeting
Viacom 18 ties up with Amagi for micro-targeting TVCs via DART, HUL to run different TV ads on Nickelodeon for various regions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/hul-to-run-region-specific-ads-on-nickelodeon-as-viacom18-ties-up-with-amagi-for-micro-targeting/

Mobile VAS Market To Reach Rs 29,300 cr by end-2013
The Mobile Value Added Service (MVAS) market is expected to reach Rs 29,300 crore by the end of 2013 registering a Y-o-Y growth of 15 percent, according to the latest IAMAI-IMRB report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/mobile-vas-market-to-reach-rs-29300-cr-by-end-2013/

Samsung replaces Nokia as #1 cellphone in India
Micromax, Karbonn, Apple occupy next 3 slots as handset revenue grows 14.7 percent to touch Rs 35,946 Cr in FY13
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/samsung-replaces-nokia-as-1-cellphone-in-india/

NBA welcomes Manish Tewari statement on 12-min ad cap
The News Broadcasters Association has welcomed the recent statement of I&B minister Manish Tewari that news channels must get an extension on the 12-minute ad cap till the final phase of digitization is complete
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/nba-welcomes-manish-tewari-statement-on-12-min-ad-cap/

Ketchum Sampark launches Knowledge Studio
The Studio will offer content and thought leadership solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/ketchum-sampark-launches-knowledge-studio/

Laqshya integrates Neeru's Emporio glamour to Hyderabad airport
Laqshya's Hyderabad team executes campaign to project Neeru's as Hyderabad's premier traditional clothing brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/laqshya-integrates-neerus-emporio-glamour-to-hyderabad-airport/

Stories on 16th July '13

Will the ad switch-off get broadcasters to revert to weekly ratings?
The clock is ticking for the 72 working day hours after the first of the ad withdrawal notices were sent on Friday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/will-the-ad-switch-off-get-broadcasters-to-revert-to-weekly-ratings/

MIB seeks TRAI & Press Council views on FDI cap in TV & print
The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has sought the recommendations of TRAI for issues concern FDI cap related to the broadcasting sector and has sought comments of the Press Council of India for FDI in the print media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mib-seeks-trai-press-council-views-on-fdi-cap-in-tv-print/

Zee is presenting partner of Kyoorius Designyatra conference
Zee Entertainment will be presenting corporate partner of the ninth edition of the Kyoorius Designyatra to be held in Goa from August 29-31
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/zee-is-presenting-partner-of-kyoorius-designyatra-conference/

Hiren Pandit joins TransStadia as COO
Former Group M entertainment and sports specialist joins SE TransStardia Pvt Ltd as COO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/hiren-pandit-joins-transstadia-as-coo/

Orra showcases timelessness by sending telegrams
Branded jeweller major sends telegrams to commemorate its timelessness
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/orra-showcases-timelessness-by-sending-telegrams/

ABN Andhrajyothy mandates Aidem for ad sales
Aidem Ventures will take charge of all-India sales of the Aamoda Broadcasting Network-run Telugu channel ABN Andhrajyothy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/abn-andhrajyothy-mandates-aidem-for-ad-sales/

Divya Marathi launches 6th edition from Akola
DB Corp announces launch of Akola edition of Dainik Divya Marathi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/divya-marathi-launches-6th-edition-from-akola/

Debrief: Wild Stone: Nailing yummy mummies
In this ad, Wild Stone has pushed the envelope further as our chap wins over young moms, notes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/debrief-wild-stone-nailing-yummy-mummies/

Pradeep Kashyap re-elected President of RMAI
Sanjay Kaul, head of Impact Communications, Sanjeev Shukla, Head of Rural Vertical at Hero MotoCorp Ltd and Rajkumar Jha of Ogilvy have been re-elected Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/pradeep-kashyap-re-elected-president-of-rmai/

Sanjay Bhambri is CCO at OnMobile Global
Leading VAS player OnMobile has elevated Sanjay Bhambri as Chief Commercial Officer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/sanjay-bhambri-is-cco-at-onmobile-global/

Stories on 26th Feb '13

Marketing in the Rural
Exclusive excerpts from 'Marketing Sarpanch', a book on the exciting world of marketing to rural India by keading experiential marketing firm RC&M
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/marketing-in-the-rural/

Bang, Bang! FMCG majors slug it out via ads
Consumer goods giants Hindustan Unilever, GlaxosmithKline, Colgate-Palmolive wage big-bang advertisement war
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/bang-bang-fmcg-majors-slug-it-out-via-ads/

Kohli ousts Sehwag in Top 3 sports endorsers in 2012
Cricket accounts for 45% of the entire sports endorsement market followed by football at 17%, according to a study by sports training and consulting firm, Tenvic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/kohli-ousts-sehwag-in-top-3-sports-endorsers-in-2012/

Kartikeya Sharma acquires majority in Barun Das' Cent Percent
Kartikeya Sharma, MD of ITV network, recently inked a deal with Cent Percent to buy a majority stake in the company set up by former Zee News honchos Barun Das and Amit Tripathi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/kartikeya-sharma-acquires-majority-in-barun-das-cent-percent/

Madison Media wins Magicbricks account
Madison Media will handle the media planning and buying for MagicBricks.com from their Delhi offices
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/madison-media-wins-magicbricks-account/

Draftfcb Ulka creates new temptation for Jabong
With the new campaign "Fashion Nikla Mann Fisla", Jabong.com hopes to capture the attention of the fashion-conscious shopper
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/draftfcb-ulka-creates-new-temptation-for-jabong/

Ranjona Banerji: Rowdy in the headline and 'fearer' underarms
Having done a wonderful job after the Delhi gangrape, the media might consider reporting on other women who are brutalised everyday, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/ranjona-banerji-rowdy-in-the-headline-and-fearer-underarms/

Debrief: Greenply: The magic is back!
This ad will appeal to a wide spectrum of audiences, from a memsaab looking to renovate her fancy house to a village carpenter. Indeed, that seems to be objective... they want to make Greenply a mass brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/debrief-greenply-the-magic-is-back/

Grasshoppers tees off with Supertech project
Delhi-based Grasshoppers India has been appointed as the creative agency for Supertech's Golf Country Project
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/grasshoppers-tees-off-with-supertechs-golf-country-project/

Travel, good for people and business
As travel companies initiate aggressive marketing campaigns for the summer holidays, advertising benefits too
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/travel-good-for-people-and-business/

Kansai Nerolac extends its 'Paint the Change' initiative to Delhi University
After receiving an overwhelming response, it has collected 870 litres of paint for this activity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/kansai-nerolac-extends-its-paint-the-change-initiative-to-delhi-university/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Atul Phadnis: TV search poised to be the big game changer!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/one-big-idea-by-atul-phadnis-tv-search-poised-to-be-the-big-game-changer/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Mandeep Malhotra: Digitization and technology will help innovate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/02/one-big-idea-by-mandeep-malhotra-digitization-and-technology-will-help-innovate/

Stories on 29th Nov '12

Creating balance is important: Rahul Johri
Rahul Johri, Media Professional of the Year 2012 and Senior VP and GM South Asia at Discovery Networks Rahul Johri, on the macro issues impacting the Indian broadcast sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/creating-balance-is-important-rahul-johri/

Jaldi 5 with Joydip Kapadia: As we approach a month of digitization, Mum, Del nearly 95%, Cal: 80%
It will be a month of mandatory digitization in the three metros of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. MxMIndia spoke to Joydip Kapadia, Business Head, Television Street Maps on the progress made so far
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-joydip-kapadia-as-we-approach-a-month-of-digitization-mum-del-nearly-95-cal-80/


FMCG brand extensions 5 times more successful than new launches: Nielsen study
FMCG brand extensions are five times more successful than new product launches, notes a Nielsen study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/fmcg-brand-extensions-5-times-more-successful-than-new-launches-nielsen-study/


Bigg Boss, OMG top Whats-On-India's TV Trends
Whats-On-India's TV Trends ratings for Week 47 are out for Hindi and Engish entertainment and movie channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/bigg-boss-omg-top-whats-on-indias-tv-trends/


AdNear raises Rs 35 crore in its first round funding
Location-based mobile advertising platform AdNear has raised Rs 35 crore in its first round of funding from venture capital firms Canaan Partners and Sequoia Capital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/adnear-raises-rs-35-crore-in-its-first-round-funding/


Red FM goes Hindi in Bengaluru
The move followed feedback from listeners and a conclusion that the choice of music is moving more towards Bollywood
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/red-fm-goes-hindi-in-bengaluru/


DDB Mudra Delhi bags Marico's Livon
DDB Mudra Delhi has won the Rs 40 crore business of Marico's Livon brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/ddb-mudra-delhi-bags-maricos-livon/


RBNL and Star to usher in 2013 with 3rd 'BIG Star Entertainment Awards'
Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd in association with Star India have announces the third edition of the 'BIG Star Entertainment Awards' which will be aired on December 31, 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/rbnl-and-star-to-usher-in-2013-with-3rd-big-star-entertainment-awards/


Maxim India creates augmented reality experience through TELiBrahma
For its November issue, Maxim India joined hands with TELiBrahma to take the print editorial to the next level by using intARact app
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/maxim-india-creates-augmented-reality-experience-through-telibrahma/


Red FM goes Hindi in Bengaluru
The move followed feedback from listeners and a conclusion that the choice of music is moving more towards Bollywood
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/red-fm-goes-hindi-in-bengaluru/


Shailesh Kapoor: Crime genre makes a killing
There's much action in the crime genre as shows that are seemingly dark and not for everyone in the family work better than comedy, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/shailesh-kapoor-crime-genre-makes-a-killing/


The Anchor: 5 reasons why luxury watch market is on an upswing in India
Men are increasingly buying higher quality branded watches to express their individuality, writes Arjun Sekri
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-luxury-watch-market-is-on-an-upswing-in-india/


Debrief: Tata Nano: In the right direction
After the huge mistake of being projected as the poor man's vehicle, the commercial now positions the Nano as a fun car for the trendy youth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-tata-nano-in-the-right-direction/

Stories on 22nd Nov '12

Must-read book on advertising
Presenting three reviews of Anant Rangaswami's 'The Elephants in the Room'... by Kurien Mathews, Paritosh Joshi and Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/must-read-book-on-advertising/

Pepsi bags IPL title sponsorship for 5 yrs @ Rs 396.8 crore
PepsiCo bags IPL's title sponsorship for the next 5 years at Rs 396.8 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/pepsi-bags-ipl-title-sponsorship-for-5-yrs-rs-396-8-crore/

FMCG biggies betting big on chemists to push sales
FMCG cos Cadbury, HUL, L'Oreal and others are betting on chemists to push sales of products
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/fmcg-biggies-betting-big-on-chemists-to-push-sales/

Shailesh Kapoor: Researching The Research Department
The research function in the television industry has grown significantly in its importance over the last decade, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/shailesh-kapoor-researching-the-research-department/

Jaldi 5 with Naresh Gupta: 'Growth from new geographies beyond Indian borders'
Naresh Gupta, CSO, Managing Partner at Bang in the Middle, talks to MxM India about expanding to a new market, Kolkata
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-naresh-gupta-growth-from-new-geographies-beyond-indian-borders/

Reliance Broadcast launches new multiple-media campaign
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) has announced the launch of a Multiple Media Customer focused campaign across its bouquet of English and regional channel offerings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/reliance-broadcast-launches-new-multiple-media-campaign/

MTunesHD takes music 'On The Streets'
MTunesHD, India's first Bollywood music channel in HD, takes its 'Feel the music!' proposition another step closer to its viewers with their latest innovation titled On The Streets (OTS)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/mtuneshd-takes-music-on-the-streets/

FoxyMoron asks Femina readers to slow down
Femina roped in the digital agency Foxymoron to celebrate its anniversary issue, which is about creating and reliving memories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/foxymoron-asks-femina-readers-to-slow-down/

Berger Paints ties up with 'Being Human'
The paint company plans to co-brand its Green brand 'Breathe Easy' with the charitable trust
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/berger-paints-ties-up-with-being-human/

The Anchor: 5 non-conventional ways of financing and marketing television properties
Marketing of television properties has acquired an added dimension with changes such as the advent of social media. Akash Sharma explains how savvy marketers can make the most of the new scenario
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-5-non-conventional-ways-of-financing-and-marketing-television-properties/

Debrief: Godrej Aer: 'No Bakwaas' route works
There are no tall promises, there can't be for a silly little freshener, so why waste time? They have also smashed the usual ad cliches, and full marks for not throwing in a hot babe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-godrej-aer-no-bakwaas-route-works/

Signposts... November 22
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/signposts-november-22/