Stories on 3rd Jun 14

Looking beyond Creative at the Abby: Pratap Bose
The President of the Advertising Club and Chair of the Awards Governing Council on the Abby Awards and how they have evolved over the years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/looking-beyond-creative-at-the-abby-pratap-bose/

Ranjona Banerji: Much idiocy at primetime (+ Shekhar Gupta exits Express)
Even if you suffer from extreme adjectivitis, you need perhaps to choose your victims more carefully, writes Ranjona Banerji on the coverage on the death of Minister Gopinath Munde in a road accident
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ranjona-banerji-much-idiocy-at-primetime-shekhar-gupta-exits-express/

Contract hires Senior CDs, beefs up Tata Docomo team
Contract Advertising has brought on board Abhishek Chaswal and Rupesh Sahay as VP and Senior Creative Directors on the Tata Docomo business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/contract-hires-senior-cds-beefs-up-tata-docomo-team/

MSM unveils sports entertainment offering - LIVSports.in
The digital destination will present one-point access to the right mix of sports and entertainment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/msm-unveils-sports-entertainment-offering-livsports-in/

Miami Ad School cadets bag Silver Pencil nomination at D&AD New Blood 2014
Miami Ad School is the only international ad school in India with courses in Copy Writing, Art Direction and Digital Design
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/miami-ad-school-cadets-bag-silver-pencil-nomination-at-dad-new-blood-2014/

Thoughtblurb unveils summer campaign for Baskin Robins
With a new focus and strategic roadmap in place, Baskin Robbins is looking at deepening its reach across the Indian market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/thoughtblurb-unveils-summer-campaign-for-baskin-robins/

V-Guard hands over digital biz mandate to RAPP India
The account will be handled by RAPP India's Gurgaon office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/v-guard-hands-over-digital-biz-mandate-to-rapp-india/

Satyajit Sen joins Samsung India
ZenithOptimedia CEO Satyajit Sen has joined Samsung India as Head of Media

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/satyajit-sen-joins-samsung-india/

Stories on 2nd Jun 14

Other agencies should've participated in the Abby: Colvyn Harris
A quick chat with the JWT South Asia CEO whose agency won the maximum number of metals at Goafest 2014 including a Grand Prix for Direct
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/other-agencies-shouldve-participated-in-the-abby-colvyn-harris/

MxM @ Goafest 2014: Wrap-up report
Around 1700 delegates participated at the 2014 edition of Goafest which was mostly held indoors
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/mxm-goafest-2014-wrap-up-report/

Key changes in ZenithOptimedia top deck: Exit: Satyajit Sen & Navin Khemka In: Dnyanada Chaudhari & Prasanna Kulkarni
ZenithOptimedia has announced the quitting of CEO Satyajit Sen and Navin Khemka. Meanwhile, Dnyanada Chaudhari joins today as Managing Partner and Prasanna Kulkarni as Chief Creative Officer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/key-changes-in-zenithoptimedia-top-deck-exit-satyajit-sen-navin-khemka-in-dnyanada-chaudhari-prasanna-kulkarni/

Amith Prabhu: The exclusivity of exclusives
Can we coin a better term to kill the ambiguity the 'exclusivity' term has brought about, asks Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-the-exclusivity-of-exclusives/

Reviewing the Reviews: Most 3 stars for Citylights
Rajkummar Rao and Manav Kaul carry the film on their able shoulders, and fetch the film mostly 3 star ratings, even by critics who expressed some disappointment, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-most-3-stars-for-citylights/

Stories on 1st Jun 14

I&B minister Prakash Javadekar @ Goafest 2014, plans to revive DD, AIR
I&B minister Prakash Javadekar, who took charge of the portfolio earlier this week as a Minister of State with independent charge, was at the Leadership Summit at Goafest 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ib-minister-prakash-javadekar-goafest-2014-plans-to-revive-dd-air/

JWT tops Goafest tally with 40 metals, Taproot runner-up
JWT bagged 40 metals, and emerged as the agency with the highest number of awards won
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/jwt-tops-goafest-tally-with-40-metals-taproot-runner-up/

MxM @ Goafest: Day 3 report
The concluding day of Goafest 2014 was a fitting finale to the three-day extravaganza
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/mxm-goafest-day-3-report/

Final Tally of Abby - Agency- and Category-wise
The final tallies of the Abby - Agency- and Category-wise
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/final-tally-of-abby-agency-and-category-wise/

Final Tally of Creative Abby
The final tallies of the Creative Abby
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/final-tally-of-creative-abby/

Stories on 31st May 14

Dance, masti, knowledge, awards
Day 2 of Goafest 2014 saw all of this and more. There were 2 Grand Prix at the Abby awards presented for eight categories.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/dance-masti-knowledge-awards/

8 Abby categories awarded
On Day 2 of Goafest 2014, awards were presented in eight categories, a few of which are part of the larger Creative Abby bouquet.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/62659/

We want to do best for our clients: Colvyn Harris
A quick chat with the JWT India CEO who is delighted as his agency won a Grand Prix for Direct among the many metals.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/we-want-to-do-best-for-our-clients-colvyn-harris/

Bigger deal to win a Grand Prix in Goa than Cannes: Prasanna Sankey, Alok Nanda Company
The CCO of ANC on what winning the Grand Prix for Design and many more metals means to his agency and him.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/bigger-deal-to-win-a-grand-prix-in-goa-than-cannes-prasanna-sankey-alok-nanda-company/

Stories on 30th May 14

Goafest starts with some gyaan, fun
It was a day of knowledge sessions and some humour followed by the Media and Publisher Abby
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/goafest-starts-with-some-gyaan-fun/

Lodestar leads in Media Abby, inaugural Publisher Abby presented
In terms of maximum metals: Lodestar won 11 in the Media Abby while Hindustan Media Ventures bagged six in the Publisher Abby. PHD won the Grand Prix in Media, Bennett, Coleman won 3 Golds in the Publisher Abby
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/lodestar-leads-in-media-abby-inaugural-publisher-abby-presented/

Helps being a strategically driven agency: Nandini Dias
Lodestar UM bagged the maximum metals (11 of them!) at this year's Media Abby on Day 1 of Goafest 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/helps-being-a-strategically-driven-agency-nandini-dias/

Dire need for pathbreaking ideas: Ravi Rao
A quick chat with Ravi Rao, Leader, South Asia, Mindshare who was Chairman of the Media Abby jury at Goafest 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/dire-need-for-pathbreaking-ideas-ravi-rao/

Didn't anticipate Grand Prix, but our work has been really good: Rachana Dharia, PHD
A quick interview with Rachana Dharia, VP - Digital & Mobility Services, PHD India. PHD won a Grand Prix for BeBeautiful at the Media Abby
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/didnt-anticipate-grand-prix-but-our-work-has-been-really-good-rachana-dharia-phd/

Ranjona Banerji: Reliance takes over Network18/TV18. Now what?
Whether this is the end of TV18, I do not know but it is certainly the end of TV18 as we have known it, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-reliance-takes-over-network18tv18-now-what/

Shailesh Kapoor: A Week To Remember: Politics, IPL & More
The last six days have been wildly engaging, writes Shailesh Kapoor who doesn't remember a week that offered so much to watch and talk about
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/shailesh-kapoor-a-week-to-remember-politics-ipl-more/

India's e-Commerce growth to be driven by digital payments
As per IAMAI, PCI & IMRB report the digital payments industry is expected to grow at a rate of 40 per cent to reach INR 120,120 crore by December 2014

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/indias-e-commerce-growth-to-be-driven-by-digital-payments/

Stories on 29th May 14

Gyaan, awards & celebrations to kick off at Goafest 2014
The three-day celebration of advertising and media happens starts in Goa today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/gyaan-awards-celebrations-to-kick-off-at-goafest-2014/

Network18 loses Group CEO Sai Kumar, COO Ajay Chacko
Having worked with the group for over 14 years and propelled it to the status it enjoys today, Sai has been part of all key ventures of the group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/network18-loses-group-ceo-sai-kumar-coo-ajay-chacko/

Prashant Panday elevated as MD & CEO at ENIL
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) has elevated Prashant Panday to the post of Managing Director & CEO with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/prashant-panday-elevated-as-md-ceo-at-enil/

Pradeep Hejmadi to be Business Head, Zee TV
After nearly a decade a TAM and leading the crucial S-group, Praddy is expected to arm Zee with all the intelligence to be the numero uno Hindi GEC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/pradeep-hejmadi-to-be-business-head-zee-tv/

Rediffusion wins a big chunk of Videocon's ad account
Videocon has shifted a part of its advertising account to Rediffusion Y&R as it tries to reposition its telecom, mobile handset and flat panel TV business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/rediffusion-wins-a-big-chunk-of-videocons-ad-account/

CenturyPly leans on 'Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch' credo to deliver new proposition
The company has unveiled a new campaign with the underlying theme 'Idea: Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch'

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/centuryply-leans-on-khushiyon-ka-rangmanch-credo-to-deliver-new-proposition/

Stories on 21st Apr '14

Shifts in consumer spending and speed of tech change a threat to M&E
A PwC survey of entertainment and media CEOs across 33 countires throws up some interesting findings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/shifts-in-consumer-spending-and-speed-of-tech-change-a-threat-to-me/

Jabong goes for Bang in the Middle
BITM has already started the work on new Summer Campaign slated to be released soon
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/jabong-goes-for-bang-in-the-middle/

Final Awards deadlines: Goafest Abbys to April 23, Kyoorius to April 28
The deadline for receiving entries for both awards have been extended
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/final-awards-deadlines-goafest-abbys-to-april-23-kyoorius-to-april-28/

Thoughtblurb appointed AoR for Sheth Developers
The agency's mandate would be to enhance its brand value in the marketplace
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/thoughtblurb-appointed-aor-for-sheth-developers/

Sony to manage digital assets of Zee Music
The deal will see Sony Music manage all digital assets for Zee Music's upcoming Bollywood releases
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/sony-to-manage-digital-assets-of-zee-music/

Durga Raghunath elevated at Network18 Digital
She was earlier the CEO of Firstpost.com, the leading news and opinion portal from the group
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/durga-raghunath-elevated-at-network18-digital/

Amith Prabhu: Four major international PR events not to miss in 2014
For someone with over a decade in the profession, attending an international conference is worthwhile given the exposure to fellow professionals from across the world, writes Amith Prabhu
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/amith-prabhu-four-major-international-pr-events-not-to-miss-in-2014/

Reviewing the Reviews: Utterly charming Alia in '2 States'
The ratings ranged from 2 to 3 stars, but everyone agreed on one aspect of the film though-the utterly charming Alia Bhatt
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/reviewing-the-reviews-utterly-charming-alia-in-2-states/

Big Magic announces Akbar-Birbal historical comedy
To premier on April 28, Har Mushkil Ka Hal - Akbar Birbal will be backed up by a multimedia marketing plan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/big-magic-announces-akbar-birbal-historical-comedy/

Stories on 10th Apr '14

A request from MxMIndia: Please Vote!
If you live in an area that going to polls today and if you haven't voted already, please do so now. Puhleez!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/a-request-from-mxmindia-please-vote/

After endorsing Tabs, Ranbir extends Lenovo association to smartphones
Ranbir will endorse Lenovo's range of smartphones and will feature in various television and online commercials for the brand in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/after-endorsing-tabs-ranbir-extends-lenovo-association-to-smartphones/

Entry dates for Goafest Abbys extended
The Awards Governing Council of Goafest 2014 has extended the dates for its entries for Goafest Abbys 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/entry-dates-for-goafest-abbys-extended/

Vserv.mobi unveils data augmented mobile platform, RTB
The platform will provide advertisers massive reach while allowing them to selectively target and bid for specific clusters of audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/vserv-mobi-unveils-data-augmented-mobile-platform-rtb/

Rathi Gangappa joins MediaCom as Head West
Rathi will report into Debraj Tripathy, MD, MediaCom India and will oversee P&G and rest of the West businesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/rathi-gangappa-joins-mediacom-as-head-west/

FB races to the 100mn user mark
Facebook has crossed 100 million users in India with more than 84 million of the users being connected through mobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/fb-races-to-the-100mn-user-mark/

YC Agarwal joins Dainik Bhaskar as Managing Editor
Agarwal has joined the Group as Managing Editor of Bihar and Jharkhand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/yc-agarwal-joins-dainik-bhaskar-as-managing-editor/

Cadbury emphasizes on 'eat state' with new 5Star variant
Cadbury 5Star Chomp's new campaign emphasises on the 'eat state' as its core message

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/cadbury-emphasizes-on-eat-state-with-new-5star-variant/

Stories on 19th Feb '14

Apple, Ferrari top world's brand list
Tata is India's #1 brand, and #34 worldwide in the annual Brand Finance Global 500 annual study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/apple-ferrari-top-worlds-brand-list/

IRS 2013 in abeyance till March 31, 2014. Numbers to be revalidated
The much disputed Indian Readership Survey 2013 has been temporarily suspended. The findings have been put in abeyance till March 31, 2014.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/irs-2013-in-abeyance-till-march-31-2014-numbers-to-be-revalidated/

Goafest to be held from May 29-31. Abbys expanded
Promo-Activation, PR, Broadcaster & Publisher Abby introduced at three-day Goafest 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/goafest-to-be-held-from-may-29-31-abbys-expanded/

Starcom MediaVest Group India is Hanley's King-dom
Mr King will oversee strategic operations, new business and key clients for SMG India and SMG Convonix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/starcom-mediavest-group-india-is-hanleys-king-dom/

Now, a new Bangla movie songs channel: Music F - Fatafati
Royal Raj Media and Launch Pad launch an all-new 24-hour Bangla music channel, Music F - Fatafati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/now-a-new-bangla-movie-songs-channel-music-f-fatafati/

Big FM hikes ad rates by 20-30% across markets
The decision is on the back of the 45-station FM radio network’s performance in ratings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/big-fm-hikes-ad-rates-by-20-30-across-markets/

Green Hungama Contest back at IAA Olive Crown Awards
While the contest is open to all, participants must 30 years of age or less as on March 31, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/green-hungama-contest-back-at-iaa-olive-crown-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Nothing's changed in a no news week!
Ranjona Banerji has spent the last few days in Munnar with no internet connectivity and access to news, television and social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-nothings-changed-in-a-no-news-week/

CNN appoints Ravi Agrawal as New Delhi Bureau Chief
CNN gets election-ready with Ravi Agrawal as Bureau Chief, New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/cnn-appoints-ravi-agrawal-as-new-delhi-bureau-chief/

Stories on 14th Feb '14

Life after UTV for Ronnie Screwvala
The broadcast and entertainment mega-entrepreneur now focuses on venture capitalism & philanthropy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/life-after-utv-for-ronnie-screwvala/

Adland bullish on Goafest 2014 with Sundar Swamy incharge
Many in the advertising and media business are hopeful that Goafest 2013 will be successful with go-getter Srinivasan 'Sundar' Swamy as chairman of the organising committee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/adland-bullish-on-goafest-2014-with-sundar-swamy-incharge/

Star Plus touches the skies  in Week 6
The GEC's General Manager Gaurav Banerjee attributes the success to finding the right partners to connect with viewers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/star-plus-touches-the-skies-in-week-6/

Chief Digital Officer: A fancy meaningless designation or a crying need of the hour?
According to a Gartner study, by 2015, 25 per cent of organisations will have a Chief Digital Officer (CDO)... will the wave to hire CDOs hit India soon?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/chief-digital-officer-a-fancy-meaningless-designation-or-a-crying-need-of-the-hour/

IRS 2013 Update: DNA sends legal notice to MRUC, Nielsen. Bhaskar gets stay order on IRS
The six-edition English news daily dna has sent a legal notice to the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and Nielsen India as it "believes its readership figures are grossly misrepresented"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/irs-2013-update-dna-sends-legal-notice-to-mruc-nielsen-bhaskar-gets-stay-order-on-irs/

Sports on the Go from Vodafone & Star India
The initiative will give consumers access to sports content on the go - on feature phones and smartphones
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/sports-on-the-go-from-vodafone-star-india/