Stories on 7th Nov '13

Ravi Deshpande on the hows and whys of Whyness
Former Contract bossman Ravi Deshpande gives the story behind setting up an integrated agency that combines storytelling, tech, strategy & design
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ravi-deshpande-on-the-hows-and-whys-of-whyness/

Mumbai tops Net penetration, Cal is fastest growing: IAMAI
Mumbai with 12 million internet users has emerged as the topmost city in internet penetration, followed by Delhi with 8.1 million and Hyderabad with 4.7 million internet users
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/mumbai-tops-net-penetration-cal-is-fastest-growing-iamai/

Brands rewind to move fast forward
Marketers have hit the rewind button. From Rolls-Royce and Bacardi to Louis Vuitton and Fuji, top brands are touting their roots to be on the ball this season
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/brands-rewind-to-move-fast-forward/

Ad Club announces Effie Awards dates, tweaks
The Effie Awards for the year will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Royal Western Turf Club in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ad-club-announces-effie-awards-dates-tweaks/

NDTV can now be watched in Singapore, la
NDTV 24x7 and Good Times launched on Singapore's StarHub TV platform

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ndtv-can-now-be-watched-in-singapore-la/

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/