Stories on 13th Apr '15

JWT gains most metals at Creative Abby
Linen Lintas bagged the sole Grand Prix awarded at the Creative Abby at Goafest 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/jwt-gains-most-metals-at-creative-abby/

Bobby Pawar: Awards - 2. Awards Business - 4
When did the advertising awards lose their innocence? The gamification has perverted the very reason why advertising awards were birthed, writes BobbyPawar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/awards-2-awards-business-4-bobby-pawar/

Credibility of Abby has been restored: Pratap Bose
The Advertising Club President Bose speaks on how the awards have been this year, and whether the Ad Club will ever be able to bring Ogilvy and Lintas back to participate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/credibility-of-abby-has-been-restored-pratap-bose/

It was a slick and satisfying show: Nakul Chopra
The Goafest Organising Committee Chairman is content to have helmed a successful edition of the three-day fest. And that he certainly achieved what he set out to do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/it-was-a-slick-and-satisfying-show-nakul-chopra/

Sanjeev Kotnala:Destination #1 for ad,media & mktng pros
In the eyes of the industry, the Creative and Media Abby became the main attraction of Goafest, writes Sanjeev Kotnala who has attended all 10 editions of Goafest. This three-day fiesta has fought many a battle, but lived to create its own niche and has only emerged stronger after all these challenges, he writes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sanjeev-kotnala-destination-1-for-ad-media-marketing-pros/

SoundBytes @ Goafest 2015
Nuggets from what various speakers said on the three days of Goafest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/soundbytes-goafest-2015/

Creative Abby winnings over the years
Here's a look at Creative Abby winnings over the years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/creative-abby-winnings-over-the-years/

Coffee & Conversations with Rahul Kishore: Week #3: Nisha Narayanan
Rahul Kishore gets more than professional in the third edition of his Coffee & Conversations series. This week with Nisha Narayanan, COO, Red FM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/coffee-conversations-with-rahul-kishore-week-3-nisha-narayanan/

Navin Talreja & Kawal Shoor quit O&M to launch agency
They put in their papers last week and will serve notice till the end of April
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/senior-om-execs-navin-talreja-and-kawal-shoor-quit-to-launch-own-agency/

Amith Prabhu: Which are the good PR firms?
While there are a few bright sparks that enter the profession every year a large number of entrants lack basic understanding of the business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/amith-prabhu-which-are-the-good-pr-firms/

Tata Capital supports the cause of Right to Education
Tata Capital is looking to create an ideal learning environment for the children
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/tata-capital-supports-the-cause-of-right-to-education/

Popees hands over media mandate to Dentsu
It won the account in a multi-agency pitch; Maxus was the incumbent on the account
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/popees-hands-over-media-mandate-to-dentsu/

SapientNitro unveils ad campaign to launch new HTC smartphone
The new campaign supports the ‘One Life’ organizing idea which articulates the brand’s belief that life is for living

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sapientnitro-unveils-ad-campaign-to-launch-new-htc-smartphone/

Stories on 10th Apr '15

GroupM maxes Media Abby as Lodestar UM wins 3 Golds
The WPP media agency network bagged 28 metals as IPG Mediabrands agency won 3 Golds, the highest amongst all winners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/groupm-maxes-media-abby-as-lodestar-um-wins-3-golds/

BCCL scores maximum metals at Publisher Abby
Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (The Times of India group) bagged three Golds, three Silvers and one Bronze metal at the Publisher Abby category of the Creative Awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/bccl-scores-maximum-metals-at-publisher-abby/

Goafest Day 1: Content key to success, say biggies in Industry Conclave
The Industry Conclave, followed the inauguration, and saw keynotes by Anand Kripalu, D. Shivakumar, R Chandrasekar and Sanjeeb Chaudhuri
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/goafest-day-1-content-key-to-success-say-biggies-in-industry-conclave/

Top creative honchos judge for Goafest Abby Jury
Manish Bhatt of Scarecrow is heading the Integrated Abby Jury
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/top-creative-honchos-judge-for-goafest-abby-jury/

Shailesh Kapoor: Expectations from BARC on the Eve of its Debut
Shailesh Kapoor lists five expectations from BARC for it to emerge as not just India’s unanimous TV currency, but also an industry favourite for years to come
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/shailesh-kapoor-expectations-from-barc-on-the-eve-of-its-debut/

Ranjona Banerji: The curious use of the term "presstitute"
I would suggest that working journalists who feel so strongly about abhorrent media practices invented by the people who pay them their salaries need to take a strong stand and pay the price for their principles by becoming jobless, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ranjona-banerji-the-curious-use-of-the-term-presstitute/

Sportz Interactive executes multiple innovations at Cricket WC 2015
Through the World Cup, SI innovated to help Star Sports deliver the highest engagement among brands on digital platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sportz-interactive-executes-multiple-innovations-at-cricket-wc-2015/

Rajat Kakar elevated as MD, India at Sony DADC
Under the new role he will oversee Sony DADC manufacturing and distribution units alongside the licensee business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/rajat-kakar-elevated-as-md-india-at-sony-dadc/

Mathrubhumi's reality check initiative in Kerala receives good response
When Mathrubhumi did a check, they concluded that every year, the State Government of Kerala announces numerous projects and public benefit programs with great fanfare but they never take off
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/mathrubhumis-reality-check-initiative-in-kerala-receives-good-response/

CP PLUS rolls out TVC to highlight supremacy in video surveillance domain
Encompasses the omniscient quality of its products with the popular tagline, "Uparwala sab dekh raha hai."

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/cp-plus-rolls-out-tvc-to-highlight-supremacy-in-video-surveillance-domain/

Stories on 9th Apr '15

All set for the 10th Goafest...
... and the Ad Club’s Abby which has seen a 35% hike in entries + interview with Nakul Chopra, chairman of Goafest Organising Commitee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/all-set-for-the-10th-goafest/

E-commerce majors Flipkart, Amazon etc spend mega on ads
TAM Adex data show that the big four e-commerce companies ­ Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and OLX alone spent a staggering Rs 600 crore on ads in 2014. Overall, the sector spent Rs 750-800 crore in 2014 and the budget would cross Rs 1,000 crore in 2015, say media planners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/e-commerce-majors-flipkart-amazon-etc-spend-mega-on-ads/

MSM to rake in Rs 1kcr from IPL ad as e-com players join the party
Multi Screen Media, the official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League, is likely to make about Rs 1,000 crore from on-air sponsors and spot advertising this year, riding an ecommerce wave
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/msm-to-rake-in-rs-1kcr-from-ipl-ad-as-e-com-players-join-the-party/

IAA announces 3rd edition of leadership awards
The awards will be presented across 12 categories on Saturday, April 18, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/iaa-announces-3rd-edition-of-leadership-awards/

O&M to handle creative mandate for Xrbia Developers
XRBIA Developers Ltd is focused on building world-class cities that offers futuristic and sustainable housing solutions to every Indian
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/om-to-handle-creative-mandate-for-xrbia-developers/

Tanishq unveils campaign to highlight matchless offerings
Tanishq has used a unique story-telling approach in the commercials, which is very different from anything the brand has done in the past
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/tanishq-unveils-campaign-to-highlight-matchless-offerings/

India Property Insider debuts in UAE
Monthly publication to facilitate NRI Investment in Indian Real Estate sector

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/india-property-insider-debuts-in-uae/

Stories on 1st Apr '15

Kyoorius to partner Goafest?
Melt-ing is the preserve of Goafest, industrypersons say. Unique alliance struck between Pratap Bose & Rajesh Kejriwal at a party late last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/kyoorius-to-shift-to-goafest/

News-hour debates Fevikwik ad. Nation wants to know why Indian soldier touched feet of Pakistani soldier to repair shoe, thunders Arnab
Arnab said: Ladies and gentlemen on this first day of April 2015, it is indeed strange that a Pakistani soldier doesn't carry his own adhesive. Doesn't the country make its own adhesives? Does this tell a story of the Pakistan economy?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/news-hour-debates-fevikwik-ad-nation-wants-to-know-why-indian-soldier-touched-feet-of-pakistani-soldier-to-repair-shoe-thunders-arnab/

Now, an Award for Award Shows
Two shows are planned: one for award shows and the other for best food at award shows. While event shows do recognise award shows, this is a special show only for awards, including the film awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/now-an-award-for-award-shows/

Star Sports to consider Lagori/Pitto league
After kabaddi, Star may be considering having a championship league for 'seven stones'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/now-an-award-for-award-shows/

Omnicom appoints Amol Dighe as Head of Investment India
He will also be incharge of special projections in South East Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/omnicom-appoints-amol-dighe-as-head-of-investment-india/

Kyoorius launches Melt, 2-day ad, media & marketing festival
Zee, GroupM & D&AD to partner the two-day event which will culminate in Kyoorius Ad & Digital Awards which has Colors as presenting sponsor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/kyoorius-launches-melt-2015-2-day-ad-media-marketing-festival/

Damien Marchi is Global Head of Content at Havas Media
Marchi has over 15 years experience specialising in cross platform content production, commercialisation and marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/damien-marchi-appointed-global-head-of-content-at-havas-media/

Dell questions conventional with 'Learning Meets Doing'
The TVC is a reiteration of Dell's belief that a school student's education can be made more engaging by leveraging the potential of technology
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/dell-questions-the-conventional-with-learning-meets-doing/

AL Jazeera English now available on Airtel D2H
With this partnership, Al Jazeera English will now be accessible on all major D2H platforms

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/al-jazeera-english-now-available-on-airtel-d2h/