Stories on 16th Feb '17

Quick chat with CVL Srinivas & Sam Balsara on the adspend forecast by GroupM & Madison World respectively
A quick chat with the GroupM South Asia CEO and MadisonWorld Chairman on the adspend forecast by their respective agency networks
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99756

13.5% AdEx growth in 2017: Madison
Notwithstanding the impact of the 'Demonetisation Tsunami', the year promises to be exciting for advertising as per the Pitch Madison Advertising Report
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99751

Uday Shankar among 17 finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
An eminent nine-member Jury, led by Mr. Dilip Shanghvi, selected the 17 finalists
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99714

Center Fresh takes brand proposition further in latest campaign
The TVC urges the consumer to keep fresh breath handy with "Taazi saans, hamesha rakho paas"
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99636

CleverTap appoints Almitra Karnik as Head of Marketing
Company sets focus on global growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99634

Radio City 91.9 FM launched in Madurai
The RJs will share 1000 facts about Madurai city thereby invoking the feeling of city pride - Naadi nerambellam Madurai city
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99710

News18.com initiates campaign for under-privileged kids
NEWS18.com has also joined hands with Music Basti, a well known Delhi based NGO for their ReSound concert
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99711

Zivame makes a powerful statement with #FitForAll
With an inclusive approach, this campaign aims to create a fresh perspective on women and lingerie in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99476

Amazon Prime Video redefines content watching in India
Talks to consumers with the "India Ka Naya Primetime" campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99712

Stories on 15th Feb '17

For Real or Bunkum? Dentsu Aegis Network says it’s #2 agency group. But industry dismisses claim
Observers & insiders say IPG is bigger...
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99665

GroupM estimates 10% AdEx growth in 2017
India's advertising investment to reach an estimated Rs 61,204 crore in 2017 versus Rs 55671 crore last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99648

Alpana Parida: Extinction of Restaurants - A Looming Reality
Consumers are changing and restaurants must change too to be profitable, writes Alpana Parida
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99645

Sanjeev Kotnala: 'One less decision to make....towards designed Customer Intimacy
Customer Intimacy is not about higher customer satisfaction, though it is the foundation for it, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99650

Media Partners Asia report reveals promising growth of M&E sector
Korea and Indonesia are well positioned, but competition raises concerns in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99486

Salt Brand Solutions appoints Neeraa Maini Srivastava & Rishi Chanana as ECDs
Neeraa is a post graduate in English Literature from Mumbai University
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99487

Tata Sky capitalises on awards season with new offering
Watch select Oscar winning & nominated movies of previous years 24x7 on Tata Sky
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99633

Tata Tea's new JaagoRe campaign urges India to pre-act, not react
Tata Tea is encouraging 'Preactivism', a behavior of timely activism which happens before, to prevent unfortunate things
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99599

Hyundai launches innovative digital campaign "Comebackpedia"
Unique Thematic Campaign "Comebackpedia" to promote Newly Launched #Wowsome 2017 Grand i10
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99635

DishTV adds "DSports" sports channel
Adds Discovery's ‘DSports' to its bouquet of sports channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99601

Stories on 3rd Feb '17

BBDO Mumbai stars in Gunn Report 2016
India retains its #13 rank in the global roster of creative excellence in advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99199

Shailesh Kapoor: General Entertainment: A Sloppy Term We Have To Live With
The viewer doesn’t even know this word (General Entertainment Channel or GEC) and couldn’t care less, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99157

Titan goes to Madison. Now all eyes on ITC...
At least four media majors have pitched for the coveted ITC media account
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99156

Sudhir Choudhary hold fort as Rohit Gandhi exits DNA & WION
Gandhi is now editor-in-chief of South Asian International News
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99217

Airtel Payments Bankrolls outintegrated launch campaign
The campaign, based on the theme “Bank Hai Par AlagHai”, highlights Airtel Payments Bank’s differentiated banking model
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99176

Ranjona Banerji: Switching subjects when the Budget is a bore
Discuss Trump, Pakistan etcetc or just go to Amritsar and sport a red pagdi, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99158

BTL Baatein with Abraham Alapatt, Thomas Cook... Powered by VISCOMM
BTL is absolutely necessary for the brand to engage with the audience on ground, says Abraham Alapatt, Chief Innovation Officer and Head - Marketing & Service Quality at Thomas Cook India Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99203

PG awarded Best Entrepreneur Mentor by skill min
Pradeep Gupta, CMD, CyberMedia was awarded Best Entrepreneur Mentor by the Government of India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99155

Platinum Outdoor launches Tata's Hexa with a Bang
The launch campaign is planned in two phases spread over 22 cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99174

Liqvd Asia unveils digital event ExFirst.com
First event on Exfirst.com featuring Fashion, Lifestyle & Luxury brands to be held on 17, 18 & 19 February
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99175

Saavn launches programmatic audio advertising
Strategic partnership with AdsWizz and Omnicom Media Group enable brands to access Saavn’s 20 million listeners with real-time buying and selling of audio advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99163

Morning Fresh banks on 21-day fresh beginning challenge
Morning Fresh (MF) has created a brand identity that is fundamentally adventurous, witty and radically imaginative, consistently offering their consumers exciting and fresh experiences
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99104

Stories on 25th Jan '17

Exclusive: Sam Balsara on GroupM acquiring 76% in MediaCom India: In today's world, you can be a partner and competitor to the same entity...
GroupM exercised its right to acquire majority stake after eight years of the 2008 jv deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98812

Sanjeev Kotnala: How Coke InNoWait's and Amplifies
Beverage giant Coca-Cola has been one such company that has been playing with a range innovation from small to large canvas, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98801

Starcom bags media mandate of Merck's Consumer Healthcare brands
The agency will handle brands across markets that Merck Consumer Healthcare operates globally, including Neurobion®, Bion3®, Nasivin®, Seven Seas®, DoloNeurobion® and Femibion®
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98811

Dentsu Aegis Network and TimesPro collaborate to offer Diploma course in Digital Marketing
A three-month full-time program focuses on the strategic and practical aspects of Digital Marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98808

Colors takes the live route with Rising Star
The new show will be on weekends (Sat-Sun) at 9pm from February 4
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98798

DSP BlackRock unveils #Taxytis campaign
Urges people to be aware of associated symptoms; pitches its tax saver fund to help investors' #WinAgainstTaxytis
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98810

SBI Life unveils campaign to promote new endowment plan
The TVC lays emphasis on the idea of not having to compromise one's wishes while ensuring family's protection
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98809

Integral PR to be rechristened Integral
Change in name and positioning marks its 20thyear
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98807

Stories on 24th Dec '15

Top 5 "Gamechangers" on Hindi GECs in 2015
Most new launches failed to get going in the year, many of them wrapping up even before the year ends, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/top-5-gamechangers-on-hindi-gecs-in-2015/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Why is there such a schism between the ethics of journalism taught in schools, and the journalism practised in the real world?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-why-is-there-such-a-schism-between-the-ethics-of-journalism-taught-in-schools-and-the-journalism-practised-in-the-real-world/

Motivator motivates Mohandas to move in as Client Leader
He joins the GroupM agency from Percept Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/motivator-motivates-mohandas-to-move-in-as-client-leader/

DDB Mudra dreams up campaign for SBI home loans
The new ad campaign for SBI targets aspiring young home owners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ddb-mudra-dreams-up-campaign-for-sbi-home-loans/

The agency came first! Chicken major SH Group catches Bang in the Middle for retail venture
Bang in the Middle has already started work on the identity and campaign for the launch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-agency-came-first-chicken-major-sh-group-catches-bang-in-the-middle-for-retail-venture/

Merry Christmas. See you on Monday, Dec 28
Our office is closed tomorrow, December 25, on account of Christmas

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/merry-christmas-see-you-on-monday-dec-28/

Stories on 2nd Jul '15

Disruption raise to Infinity
Ferzad Palia, EVP & Head, English Entertainment at Viacom18, on why the new Viacom18 English GEC will be a gamechanger
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/disruption-raise-to-infinity/

Havas India announces senior level promotions
The team has also been further strengthened with the joining of Tarranum Alam as Executive VP Investments and Chandana Chakravartti VP at the Delhi office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/havas-india-announces-senior-level-promotions/

AAAI to confer Lifetime Achievement Award to Bobby Sista
Always committed to the growth of the Advertising profession and its image, Bobby Sista has held important offices in many industry bodies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/aaai-to-confer-lifetime-achievement-award-to-bobby-sista/

Joy opts for Happy
The annual marketing spend on the portfolio is estimated to be around Rs 50 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/joy-opts-for-happy/

Motivator appoints Vijayant Dhaka
Over 1000+ curated activity-based travel packages listed, across all regions of India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/motivator-appoints-vijayant-dhaka/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: Get PR scientifically measured... Show our customers PR works!
CXOs are now getting this tool under their respective scanners of ‘ROI and Accountability’, writes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/siddhartha-mukherjee-get-pr-scientifically-measured-show-our-customers-pr-works/

Zarif Tapia appointed as Head of Cream Events at Edelman
Tapia will lead Edelman India's events business and will report to Rakesh Thukral, managing director of Edelman India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/zarif-tapia-appointed-as-head-of-cream-events-at-edelman/

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 16th Apr '15

10 Trends to look forward to in Sports Broadcasting
From a single sports country to a multi-sport one, India has seen a boom in telecast of sporting events. Jai Lala picks 10 trends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/10-trends-to-look-forward-to-in-sports-broadcasting/

Colors acquire IIFA telecast rights from Star Plus
The 2015 edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards will be aired on Colors. Star Plus aired the show for 10 consecutive years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/colors-acquire-iifa-telecast-rights-from-star-plus/

Tata Sky's an-ad-a-day approach casts its spell on the viewers
What was to be achieved was a behavioural shift, hence it went beyond the 30 sec format of advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/tata-skys-an-ad-a-day-approach-casts-its-spell-on-the-viewers/

For Times Network, it will be 'Now or Nothing'
New brand philosophy of Now or Nothing creates urgency in approach
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/for-times-network-it-will-be-now-or-nothing/

Dulux Velvet redefines wall decoration with new campaign
New TVC features Brand Ambassador Farhan Akhtar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/dulux-velvet-redefines-wall-decoration-with-new-campaign/

DDB MudraMax executes noteworthy campaign for Lenskart & EBAI
Marking the one-year anniversary, Lenskart and the Transgender and Transsexual community, gathered at Jantar Mantar and pledged their eyes, en masse
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ddb-mudramax-executes-noteworthy-campaign-for-lenskart-ebai/

Alia Bhatt endorses new collection for Caprese
The campaign launches the chic 2015 Spring Summer collection
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/alia-bhatt-endorses-new-collection-for-caprese/

7UP hinges on 'Body ka Top UP' proposition in new TVC
The objective is to educate consumers and create a new category of products starting from 7UP Revive

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/7up-hinges-on-body-ka-top-up-proposition-in-new-tvc/

Stories on 15th Apr '15

Four Shades of Goafest 2015
Sanjeev Kotnala on the Excellent, the Good, the Not-so-Good and the Ugly at the three-day fest last weekend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/four-shades-of-goafest-2015/

Cricket losing its charm, sponsors bat big time for hockey, football, says GroupM ESP report
Value of ground sponsorship for cricket fell to Rs 464.7 crore in 2014 from Rs 508.3 crore in 2013 while team sponsorship fell from Rs 389.2 crore in 2013 to Rs 347.8 crore, even as the sports industry grew 10 per cent.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/cricket-losing-its-charm-sponsors-bat-big-time-for-hockey-football-says-groupm-esp-report/

Zee Cinema unveils new brand identity
The new identity will aim to target new audiences while appealing to the changing palate of the movie viewing audiences
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/zee-cinema-unveils-new-brand-identity/

Saurabh Srivastava appointed CMO at MobiKwik
In his position as CMO, he will be a part of MobiKwik's core leadership team
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/saurabh-srivastava-appointed-cmo-at-mobikwik/

ASCI launches e-learning training on responsible advertising
The Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) has launched an online training programme for advertisers and communication professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/asci-launches-e-learning-training-on-responsible-advertising/

Indian consumers expected to fulfill big dreams
Security in Employment and positive economic growth stimulates big ticket purchases
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/indian-consumers-expected-to-fulfill-big-dreams/

ZeeQ changes avatar; introduces new programming line-up
ZeeQ is taking a step further by revamping the look, feel and positioning of the channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/zeeq-changes-avatar-introduces-new-programming-line-up/

Entry deadline extended for Kyoorius Advertising and Digital awards
In its second year, Kyoorius Advertising and Digital awards introduced a series of new categories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/entry-deadline-extended-for-kyoorius-advertising-and-digital-awards/

12th edition of PromaxBDA to be held in Mumbai
PromaxBDA India 2015 will take place on 12th and 13th May, 2015 at the Indian School of Design & Innovation and The Westin, Mumbai

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/12th-edition-of-promaxbda-to-be-held-in-mumbai/

Stories on 8th Apr '15

Events & Activation grows 15% annually fm 2011-12: EY-EEMA report
Executive summary of the report that notes that the sector has grown from Rs 2,800 cr in 2011-12 to Rs 4,258 cr in 2014-15
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/events-activation-biz-grows-15-annually-fm-2011-12-ey-eema-report/

IPL teams to mop up Rs 300 crore in sponsorship deals as most brands stay committed
Media planners and industry sources say sponsorship rates have risen 10-15% over last year, when the eight teams put together made just over Rs 250 crore from sponsorship
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ipl-teams-to-mop-up-rs-300-crore-in-sponsorship-deals-as-most-brands-stay-committed/

App publishers counter undercutting ad networks
Publishers claim Indian players like InMobi, SVGMedia and VServ are known to play by the rules, but those in China, especially YeahMobi and Avazu don’t necessarily do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/app-publishers-counter-undercutting-ad-networks/

Speed is good, affirms Vodafone in new campaign
The new campaign showcases everyday moments to bring alive the benefits of a Faster Data Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/speed-is-good-affirms-vodafone-in-new-campaign/

Sanjeev Kotnala: How to max it at Goafest. A frequent GOFEST Traveller's Guide
It is Sanjeev Kotnala's 10th Goafest and here he offers handy tips to the first- and many-timers on how to max(imise) Goafest 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sanjeev-kotnala-how-to-max-it-at-goafest-a-frequent-gofest-travellers-guide/

#ThereIsAnotherWay stresses Educomp via new campaign
The campaign "#ThereIsAnotherWay" stresses on the importance of a smarter way of learning

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/thereisanotherway-stresses-educomp-via-new-campaign/

Stories on 6th Apr '15

Top 10 trends of IPL Season 8
It's that time of the year when the country's getting set for IPL fever. Here'a a trendwatch from GroupM ESP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/top-10-trends-of-ipl-season-8/

Varun Channa is MD, Mindshare Malaysia
He was Marketing Head and part of the start-up team for Danone India and also spent nearly 15 years with JWT India at its flagship Mumbai office working with Unilever and other key clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/varun-channa-is-md-mindshare-malaysia/

With World Cup viewership worse than 2011 edition, Star misses Rs 850-crore ad target
Much like the national cricket team, Star India's World Cup performance doesn’t seem to have reached the same level that it did in the 2011 outing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/with-world-cup-viewership-worse-than-2011-edition-star-misses-rs-850-crore-ad-target/

Divya Uttam joins Razorfish as Director Strategy
Razorfish India strengthens its brand and digital strategy team with the appointment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/divya-uttam-joins-razorfish-as-director-strategy/

After Six, Sony out with second sports channel - KIX
One of SONY KIX’s flagship offerings would be the Pepsi IPL, which begins from April 8 this year and will be telecast on the channel in English, Tamil & Telugu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/after-six-sony-out-with-second-sports-channel-kix/

FCB unveils 'Uncancel' for MakeMyTrip
Enables customers cancelling a trip, to reschedule it instead, at no extra cost
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/fcb-unveils-uncancel-for-makemytrip/

Jabong takes 'Be You' philosophy further with new TVCs
The TVC reiterates the idea of self-direction and freethinking, unescorted by the stringent norms of the society
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/jabong-takes-be-you-philosophy-further-with-new-tvcs/

Amith Prabhu: The Aam Aadmi Party just did business
The core AAP voter base does not care about intra-party fights as long as the party they voted for delivers on its promises which the governments has got down to do, notes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/amith-prabhu-the-aam-aadmi-party-just-did-business/

Stories on 16th Mar '15

It's an appy world for kids!
It's good news for marketers as research by Pulp Strategy shows that children are heavy users of mobile devices. Kids spend 20 hours a week on mobile apps, says study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/its-an-appy-world-for-kids/

GroupM eyes digital startup Foxymoron
The potential transaction (estimated at Rs 180 crore) is part of GroupM's strategy to establish an even stronger footprint in the country, where it already has a dominant presence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/groupm-eyes-digital-startup-foxymoron/

Publicis acquires Expicient; integrates it under Rosetta
Expicient will be integrated into the Publicis.Sapient platform under the Rosetta brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/publicis-acquires-expicient-integrates-it-under-rosetta/

DDB Mudra wins creative mandate for Sony MAX and Pepsi IPL 2015
DDB Mudra West has crafted a three staged campaign called 'India Ka Tyohaar'


Sonata urges India's youth to be their original self in new TVC
The latest campaign featuring Badshah is an effort to reach out to a wider audience who are keen to prove themselves and live life while enjoying every moment to the fullest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sonata-urges-indias-youth-to-be-their-original-self-in-new-tvc/

Amith Prabhu: Has Public Relations lost its credibility?
Just as a botched up surgery does not let surgeons lose their credibility. Public relations professionals who work with consultancies and in communications departments largely try and work within an ethical code that is unwritten but understood, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/amith-prabhu-has-public-relations-lost-its-credibility/

Stories on 22nd Jan '15

Zee launches &TV with much fanfare & Shah Rukh
Come March, the Hindi General Entertainment Channel space will see one more player...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/zee-launches-tv-with-much-fanfare-shah-rukh/

Rediff appoints Suman Varma as Head of Delhi ops
Ms Varma joins Rediffusion Y & R from JWT where she worked for 22years. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/rediff-appoints-suman-varma-as-head-of-delhi-ops/

Vizeum awarded media duties of JetPrivilege
JetPrivilege is one of the most robust and well managed loyalty and rewards programme in the country. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/vizeum-awarded-media-duties-of-jetprivilege/

Parag Milk Foods unveils new corporate identity
It plans to enter new segments and expand brand portfolio to drive the next phase of growth. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/parag-milk-foods-unveils-new-corporate-identity/

GroupM appoints Vandana Tilwani as Head - Talent Acquisition & Performance
Vandana will report in to Gaurav Hirey, Chief Talent Officer, GroupM South Asia. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/groupm-appoints-vandana-tilwani-as-head-talent-acquisition-performance/

Leo Burnett unveils new campaign for Anchor White toothpaste
The campaign is based on the insight that physical strength evokes moral strength. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/leo-burnett-unveils-new-campaign-for-anchor-white-toothpaste/

L'Oreal Paris encourages consumers to forget scissors
With the new TVC, L'Oreal Paris is addressing the needs of Indian consumers by strengthening the proposition of a product they strongly connect with. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/loreal-paris-encourages-consumers-to-forget-scissors/

Soho Square wins creative mandate of Good Company Coffee
Good Company Coffee aims to penetrate the growing in-home coffee consumption segment

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/soho-square-wins-creative-mandate-of-good-company-coffee/

Stories on 29th Dec 14

Outlook for 2015
Industry captains Pratap Bose, Rohit Ohri, Shashi Sinha and CVL Srinivas on the year ahead
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/outlook-for-2015/

Ranjona Banerji: Life Before Narendra Modi and Life After
Whether it's Narendra Modi whom I don't like or Roger Federer whom I adore, media fandom is deeply embarrassing, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ranjona-banerji-life-before-narendra-modi-and-life-after/

Personal care drives FMCG business on rural push
According to Nielsen data, the category with the maximum reach or penetration is shampoos at 79 per cent, followed closely by biscuits at 78 per cent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/personal-care-drives-fmcg-business-on-rural-push/

Linen Lintas powers new campaign for CarDekho.com
The new campaign has given birth to a character called 'Mr. I Know' and takes forward the earlier story of 'sunona hi dekho'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/linen-lintas-powers-new-campaign-for-cardekho-com/

RAM ratings for Week 50 (+Top Shows of the Week 50)
Presenting RAM numbers for Week 50 - that's December 7 to 13, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ram-ratings-for-week-%e2%80%8b50-top-shows-of-the-week-%e2%80%8b50/

ASCI unveils 'Swachh Ads Abhiyan' on National Consumers Day
The campaign was initiated across various social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/asci-unveils-swachh-ads-abhiyan-on-national-consumers-day/

Snapdeal enters into strategic tie-up with Hungama
Nine weeks of Premium Hungama PRO app will be free with purchases on Snapdeal's mobile app
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/snapdeal-enters-into-strategic-tie-up-with-hungama/

Amith Prabhu: Fourteen must reads in 2014
A list of fourteen articles published in the last twelve months in various portals relevant to the profession, compiled by Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/amith-prabhu-fourteen-must-reads-in-2014/

Stories on 10th Dec 14

Global adspend growth down to 3.9% in 2014. Forecast for 2015: 4.9%
GroupM brings down 2014 global adspend forecast downward to 3.9% growth. Global growth will be 4.9% in 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/global-adspend-growth-down-to-3-9-in-2014-forecast-for-2015-4-9/

Small budget okay for effective advertising: APAC Effie & GfK study
APAC Effie, in collaboration with GfK, has released the APAC Effie 2014 Report, an analysis that reveals key insights and trends on effective marketing communication strategies through a study of the APAC Effie Awards cases
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/small-budget-okay-for-effective-advertising-apac-effie-gfk-study/

RK Arora exits iTV network
iTV Network Group CEO RK Arora has resigned after a two-odd-year stint first as CEO and since last year as Group CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/rk-swamy-unveils-new-campaign-for-indusind-bank/

Sanjeev Kotnala: LESSONS WASTED: You need to protect yourself
Following the Uber incident, risking being called prudish and unprogressive, Sanjeev Kotnala shares what he asks every female acquaintance to follow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-lessons-wasted-you-need-to-protect-yourself/

Amagi announces launch of ad monetization platforms
They are uniquely designed for TV Networks whose satellite feeds cover countries outside its origin
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/amagi-announces-launch-of-ad-monetization-platforms/

Mountain Dew appoints new brand ambassadors
The campaign will be supported by a thematic TVC that shows both the actors overcoming their personal 'Mountain of Fears'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/mountain-dew-appoints-new-brand-ambassadors/

Stories on 24th Nov 14

Why the $$$s are finally going beyond Cricket
Vinit Karnik of GroupM ESP on why and how non-cricketing sports are attracting sponsorship money
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/why-the-s-are-finally-going-beyond-cricket/

UTI Mutual Fund unveils new brand and corporate campaign
The creative thought behind the advertisement was to showcase a "Slice of Life" moment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/uti-mutual-fund-unveils-new-brand-and-corporate-campaign/

Hyundai launches its first ever corporate campaign in India
Themed 'Life is Brilliant', the TVC is designed to strengthen the company's connect with the Indian consumer, showcasing the role the car brand plays in uniting the family
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/hyundai-launches-its-first-ever-corporate-campaign-in-india/

DHFL signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador
DHFL has been enabling financial access for every Indian to own a home of his own over the past 30 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dhfl-signs-shah-rukh-khan-as-brand-ambassador/

RAM ratings for Week 45
Presenting RAM numbers for Week 45 - that's November 2 to 8, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ram-ratings-for-week-45/

Jay Mehta elevated to Station Head at 92.7 BIG FM
Jay's primary responsibility will be to manage the P&L of the Station, ensuring profitability it continues to deliver value to listeners and advertisers alike
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/jay-mehta-elevated-to-station-head-at-92-7-big-fm/

Amith Prabhu: The Rise of PR firms in India over the last two decades
If Indian PR firms need to rise higher they need to be compensated better by the clients they work for, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-the-rise-of-pr-firms-in-india-over-the-last-two-decades/

Adstrat: DDB Mudra West unveils 12 Months Free Shopping Festival campaign
The brief was to communicate to the audience to shop at any Future Group store of their choice, to get never-before cashback and benefits

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/adstrat-ddb-mudra-west-unveils-12-months-free-shopping-festival-campaign/

Stories on 21st Oct 14

Leaning into change: Lindsay Pattison
As she gets into the shoes of Global CEO at the GroupM agency Maxus, we catch her for a quick Q&A
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/leaning-into-change-lindsay-pattison/

PepsiCo India's 7-plus-min #GharWaliDiwali film brings joy, sobs
The heart-warming film has directed by Vikramaditya Motwane of Udaan fame and features National Awardwinning actress Geetanjali Thapa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/pepsico-indias-7-plus-min-gharwalidiwali-film-brings-joy-sobs/

TEDxGateway conf in Mumbai on November 2
The fifth edition of TEDxGateway in Mumbai will happen in Mumbai on November 2. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/tedxgateway-conf-in-mumbai-on-november-2/

This Diwali, Godrej crafts a plan to hit cockroaches
Lowe Lintas's sequel campaign for Hit Anti Roach Gel urges consumers to 'Just count to 20'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/this-diwali-godrej-crafts-a-plan-to-hit-cockroaches/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men - Rajat Sharma and Harish Shriyan
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Rajat Sharma and Harish Shriyan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-rajat-sharma-and-harish-shriyan/

Stories on 20th Aug 14

HDFC Bank is India's Most Valuable Brand
Service sector brands dominate WPP's BrandZ study. Airtel is #2, followed by SBI, ICCI and Bajaj Auto
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/hdfc-bank-is-indias-most-valuable-brand/


Realty Check | Day 10 | Jacob Mathew: Important to build a brand image for cement
The truly differentiating factor in cement is only the brand. This is where an effective branding and marketing exercise size plays a vital role, writes Jacob Mathew, Head - Image & Communication, Zuari Cement Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/realty-check-day-10-jacob-mathew-important-to-build-a-brand-image-for-cement/

ASCI releases guidelines for skin whitening products
Advertising industry self-regulator Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released its final guidelines for the advertising of skin lightening and fairness products following industry and public feedback to a draft it had issued earlier
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/asci-releases-guidelines-for-skin-whitening-products/

Soho Square bags creative biz for Bisleri's new product
Soho Square currently works on two of Bisleri's brands namely Bisleri and Vedica
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/soho-square-bags-creative-biz-for-bisleris-new-product/

Lowe Lintas crafts new Dengue-themed campaign for Godrej Hit
Lowe Lintas has unveiled a new campaign for Godrej HIT that targets another serious vector borne disease - Dengue
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/lowe-lintas-crafts-new-dengue-themed-campaign-for-godrej-hit/

Raymond appoints MSLGROUP as communications partner
The mandate with the Raymond Group includes brand building, reputation management, influencer outreach, and crisis and issues management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/raymond-appoints-mslgroup-as-communications-partner/

R K Arora elevated to Group CEO, ITV Network (From Yesterday)
In this role, he will assume overall responsibility of strategic and operational management of the ITV Network and will oversee the group's diverse portfolio of assets spanning news broadcasting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/r-k-arora-elevated-to-group-ceo-itv-network/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men- Rohan Bhansali and Devendra Chawla
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Rohan Bhansali and Devendra Chawla
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-rohan-bhansali-and-devendra-chawla/

Stories on 25th Mar'14

Changing talent scene in media agencies
A freewheeling interview with Gaurav Hirey, Chief Talent Officer South Asia at GroupM on the challenges ahead in HR
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/changing-talent-landscape-in-media-agencies/

Ranjona Banerji: When editors get into party-mode
If objectivity is a cornerstone of journalism, then joining a political party means that you are immediately disqualified, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-when-editors-get-into-party-mode/

Disney India to develop 'The Mahabharata' for the big screen
The studio is gearing up to recreate the remarkable epic story in live action on a large scale
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/disney-india-to-develop-the-mahabharata-for-the-big-screen/

Priyanka Rishi appointed GM at Taproot
Priyanka in her earlier journey has had long stints with Ogilvy and JWT and brings with her solid cross-category experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/priyanka-rishi-appointed-gm-at-taproot/

BARC conducts workshop on Watermark Technology for broadcasters
The workshop helped in understanding the deployment of the future watermarked system at the broadcaster end
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/barc-conducts-workshop-on-watermark-technology-for-broadcasters/

DDB MudraMax's OBD attracts 40,000 first time youth voters
The OBD team has effectively registered 40,000 first time youth voters to exercise their fundamental right
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ddb-mudramaxs-obd-attracts-40000-first-time-youth-voters/

CarTrade.com's new TVC highlights its one-stop-shop USP
emphasizes how the incredible range of cars on CarTrade.com will leave consumers spoilt for choice
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/cartrade-coms-new-tvc-highlights-its-one-stop-shop-usp/

Endemol, Lionsgate to co-produce 'Warrior' in Hindi
The project will be the first film jointly produced by the two companies in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/endemol-lionsgate-to-co-produce-warrior-in-hindi/

Goafest Abbys opens doors for entries
The Awards Governing Council of Goafest 2014 has announced its "call for entries" for Goafest Abbys 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/goafest-abbys-opens-doors-for-entries/

Mauritius gets a taste of 'Life Money Can't Buy'
The book takes the readers through an extraordinary life lived by an ordinary mortal bringing in eleven astounding storie

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mauritius-gets-a-taste-of-life-money-cant-buy/

Stories on 19th Dec '13

Impact of tech & techcos on consumer & advertiser behaviour: GroupM report
Extracts from GroupM's observationson how technology and technology companies will impact our business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/impact-of-tech-techcos-on-consumer-advertiser-behaviour-groupm-report/

In Week 50, Colors is No 2 Hindi GEC
While Star Plus continues to be numero uno, Colors gets ahead of Zee for the #2 slot in Week 50 amongst Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/in-week-50-colors-is-no-2-hindi-gec/

LiveTweets of Maurice Levy presser from 3.50pm @mxmindia
MxMIndia will bring you livetweets of the all-important Maurice Levy press conference from 3.50pm (1550 HRS India)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/livetweets-of-maurice-levy-presser-from-3-50pm-mxmindia/

IBS continues winning spree with Tata Docomo, wins Yahoo Big Idea Chair 2013
The Yahoo Big Idea Chair 2013 awards saw 137 brands represented through 426 entries from 61 agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ibs-continues-winning-spree-with-tata-docomo-wins-yahoo-big-idea-chair-2013/

Is it Goodbye Abby given internal & international awards?
With agencies going in for their internal awards, that's the question many seem to be asking in adland

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ibs-continues-winning-spree-with-tata-docomo-wins-yahoo-big-idea-chair-2013/