Stories on 26th Jun

Will switching to youth entertainment work for Channel V?
While there is optimism, the industry and planners are keenly awaiting how the Star India music channel's switch to youth entertainment works in ratings and revenues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/will-the-switch-to-youth-entertainment-work-for-v/

Digital adoption by Asian CEOs limited to device ubiquity: MEC-CNBC study
MEC and CNBC announce the results of a regional study into this highly sought after yet often un-researched niche segment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/digital-adoption-by-asian-ceos-limited-to-device-ubiquity-mec-cnbc-study/

Starbucks set for festive season flag-off in Mumbai
Starbucks Coffee Co and its Indian joint venture partner Tata Group have plans to open around 40 stores by December
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/starbucks-set-for-festive-season-flag-off-from-mumbai/

Local retailers partner global brands to launch own labels
Such alliances can provide the domestic partners with a slew of insights across the entire retailing process
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/local-retailers-partner-global-brands-to-launch-own-labels/

SMG India offers Web+TV optimizer
This optimizer will sit within the TARDIIS suite - SMG's proprietary optimizer which is in use since 2006
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/starcom-mediavest-offers-webtv-optimizer-in-india/

Havas arm launches mobile msgng platform
The platform allows companies to launch sophisticated, multi-country mobile messaging campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/havas-arm-launches-mobile-msgng-platform/

Scarecrow bags corporate mandate for Religare
Scarecrow Communications bags creative mandate for the corporate brand of Religare Enterprises
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/scarecrow-bags-corporate-mandate-for-religare/

Bang in the Middle is Veen's communication partner
Bang in the Middle will henceforth be responsible for managing the brand's health globally
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bang-in-the-middle-is-veens-communication-partner/

Dinesh Singh Rathore is COO, Madison Media Omega
Mr Rathore has over 17 years of experience in media, working with media agencies like Starcom MediaVest Group and Mudra
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/dinesh-singh-rathore-is-coo-madison-media-omega/

A Jagannath joins LinkedIn to head trade marketing
Mr Jagannath's immediate focus will be to drive existing and new initiatives for LinkedIn's Marketing Solutions and Hiring Solutions portfolios
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/a-jagannath-joins-linkedin-to-head-trade-marketing/

Bharti Airtel gears up to present Super Singer 7
The much awaited Airtel Super Singer 7 will be aired every Wednesday from June 27 onwards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bharti-airtel-gears-up-to-present-super-singer-7/

RK Swamy Media wins Khazana Jewellery account
The account will be handled by the team under the leadership of K Satyanarayana, VP (west & south)

The Anchor: Mitrajit Bhattacharya on 5 areas where print (& mags in particular) need to upgrade their knowledge
Mitrajit Bhattacharya talks of ways of measuring a magazine's performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-mitrajit-bhattacharya-on-5-areas-of-knowledge-building-for-print-magazines-in-particular/

Debrief: Britannia Bourbon Cappuccino: Power of insight
The young gen, at who Britannia Bourbon Cappuccino is targeted at, will connect with this stuff
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/debrief-britannia-bourbon-cappuccino-power-of-insight/

Ranjona Banerji: TV does right by Baby Mahi!
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-tv-does-right-by-baby-mahi/

Stories on 31st May

Only the logo will change: Venkatramani
Come midnight, the three MCCS channels will switch the Star prefix to ABP. Nothing else will change, promises the ABP-Star jv CEO Ashok Venkatramani.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/only-the-logo-will-change-ashok-venkatramani/

73 matches on IPL5 get an average TVR of 3.36
What has shown improvement is the cumulative reach for the 73 matches in IPL 5 that stands at 161 million.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/73-matches-on-ipl5-get-an-average-tvr-of-3-36/

Rise in Business Confidence Index after 5 quarters
NCAER MasterCard Worldwide Index of Business Confidence Study reflects stability in business sentiments and cautious outlook of the business sector.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/rise-in-business-confidence-index-after-5-quarters/

LMG bags Yepme's media duties
The task for Lintas is not only to build saliency for the brand but also to encourage a change in shopping habits for apparel and accessories.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/lmg-bags-yepmes-media-duties/

Hanmer MSL wins Bees Award for eBay.in
It is the only Indian agency awarded by leading international social media competition in 2012.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/hanmer-msl-wins-bees-award-for-ebay-in/

Creativeland Asia wins big at FAB Awards
Wins two Grand Prix and three Golds for the work on Hippo.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/creativeland-asia-wins-big-at-fab-awards/

DDB Mudra gets Xavi Bech De Careda as VP Planning
Xavi Bech De Careda from Barcelona joins DDB Mudra Delhi as the new planner.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ddb-mudra-gets-xavi-bech-de-careda-vp-plannin/

Mahesh Bhupathi's GloboSport now into Reality TV
The two will produce 'Sitaara,' a reality TV search for South India's next top actress.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/mahesh-bhupathis-globosport-now-into-reality-tv/

AFAA plans new initiatives in the region
Following its new mandate, the Executive Committee of AFAA has planned out a slew of initiatives that would be rolled out in the months ahead.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/afaa-plans-new-initiatives-in-the-region/

DDB MudraMax wins media mandate for Kalyan Silks
The size of the account is pegged at Rs25 crores. The client will be handled out of the DDB MudraMax office in Bangalore.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ddb-mudramax-wins-media-mandate-for-kalyan-silks/

Havas Digital names Alan Boughen SVP Global Search Director
Ex-Google industry veteran charged with leading Havas Digital’s search responsibilities.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/havas-digital-names-alan-boughen-svp-global-search-director/

Eco Times launches The Power of Ideas 2012
The programme aims to encourage individuals with a business idea to come forward and connects them with relevant mentors and investors.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/eco-times-launches-the-power-of-ideas-2012/

The Anchor: Dilip Cherian on 5 things to keep in mind while building a brand
The needs and aspirations of your target audience should define the brand you eventually plan to sell, says Dilip Cherian.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-dilip-cherian-on-5-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-building-a-brand/

Debrief: Coca-Cola: Zero Freshness
It looks like the kids are living a life of hell, and the Rajya Sabha MP designate is chilling inside an air conditioned studio. This kinda puts you off.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/debrief-coca-cola-zero-freshness/