Stories on 9th Oct '17

IAA Leadership Awards presented

Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani & RK Swamy group CMD Srinivasan Swamy receive top honours at fifth edition. Read more

Indrani Sen: The Future of TV

Viewing of TV and on demand videos etc. are going to coexist in future, albeit with changes in consumer preference for content, writes Indrani Sen. Read more

Film industry pegged to grow at 11.5 per cent: PHD report

The session also witnessed, Jaykumar Jitendrasinh Rawal, Tourism Minister Govt of Maharashtra who spoke in length about the initiatives by Maharashtra Government promoting state tourism. Read more

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Havmor's latest campaign reveals its new brand repositioning

#MadeOfMilk has been launched with an aim to create a property that reflects what Havmor stands for. Read more

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Sambad Group unveils new identity

The Bhubaneswar-based media conglomerate has thirty regional offices, four printing centres, thirty-three sales offices. Read more

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Prasoon Joshi pens anthem for music summit

The MTV India Music Summit will be held from October 27 to 29, 2017, at the scenic locales of Fairmont in Jaipur. Read more

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Max Fashion takes a fresh stand on contemporary urban lifestyle

The concept of 'Endless Ways' comes alive in this TV commercial as they show a young couple having a potential tiff. Read more

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Hero MotoCorp unveils its FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign

#PLAYINSPIRE is a montage of young, gritty, super-skilled footballers from across the country who are revelling in the football frenzy. Read more

Stories on 3rd Dec 14

Allwyn Fernandes, RIP
One of the most respected PR professionals in India, the veteran journalist-turned-PR practitioner passed away in Mumbai yesterday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/allwyn-fernandes-rip/

Hero signs up Tiger Woods as brand ambassador at Rs 200cr
Hero MotoCorp, the world's No. 1 two-wheeler manufacturer by volumes, has roped in Tiger Woods as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal pegged at Rs 200 crore, making it the most expensive celebrity endorsement yet for an Indian company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/hero-signs-up-tiger-woods-as-brand-ambassador-at-rs-200cr/

Allen Solly appoints Jack in the Box Worldwide as Digital AOR
Allen Sollywill be their second mandate from the Aditya Birla Group after Louis Philippe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/allen-solly-appoints-jack-in-the-box-worldwide-as-digital-aor/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Letter from a Consumer to a Marketer: I am Promiscuous because you are a Flirt
I am tired of listening to your mechanised bitch of a secretary: the IVR system. She has been working too much with your CRM but is no good...  Do you think I give a F***, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-letter-from-a-consumer-to-a-marketer-i-am-promiscuous-because-you-are-a-flirt/

IAA to host seminar on 'Changing Gender Frames'
Seminar to be addressed by advertising, media & marketing leaders on Wednesday, December 10, 2-6pm, Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/iaa-to-host-seminar-on-changing-gender-frames/

Damon Johnson appointed SVP - Business Development at YuppTV
Damon Johnson brings with him over two decades of valuable industry experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/damon-johnson-appointed-svp-business-development-at-yupptv/

ET Now to host 2nd India Economic Conclave in New Delhi
The biggest thought leadership platform will see the confluence of India's Brightest Minds~

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/et-now-to-host-2nd-india-economic-conclave-in-new-delhi/

Stories on 30th Jul 14

Flipkart: Billion-dollar Baby
A $100-billion entity, Flipkart raises $1 bn in funds. Co may be valued at $7 bn. What next for the Bansals?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/flipkart-billion-dollar-baby/

Quasar wins digital mandate for Philips TV
The account will be handled by the Quasar Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/quasar-wins-digital-mandate-for-philips-tv/

FCB Ulka conceptualises new TVC for Hero Pleasure
Alia Bhatt is the new face of the brand and the TVC portrays her in her fun loving, confident and adventurous avatar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/fcb-ulka-conceptualises-new-tvc-for-hero-pleasure/

Make everyday a day of love, urges Bluestone through new TVC
The TVC provides a fresh take on gifting and explores new jewellery buying trends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/make-everyday-a-day-of-love-urges-bluestone-through-new-tvc/

IAA Conversations to feature Sir Martin Sorrell and Arnab Goswami
The event will be held at the ITC Grand Central Hotel in Parel, Mumbai from 3.30 pm to 5 pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/iaa-conversations-to-feature-sir-martin-sorrell-and-arnab-goswami/

Ranjona Banerji: Neil Harman's tale of 'unattributed' content
The story of Neil Harman, much respected tennis writer for The London Times, is a cautionary tale for all journalists, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ranjona-banerji-neil-harmans-tale-of-unattributed-content/

BARC India spruces up logo, brand identity
The BARC India team has taken inspiration from a Rubik's Cube to solve the puzzle uniquely, vibrantly and transparently
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/barc-india-spruces-up-logo-brand-identity/

Dainik Bhaskar hosts Unmetro event in Bengaluru
The conference was attended by over 170 delegates comprising leading noteworthy professionals from media, marketing and advertising

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/dainik-bhaskar-hosts-unmetro-event-in-bengaluru/

Stories on 27th Nov '13

Bharat Ratna = Brand Ratna?
Will the Bharat Ratna kill Sachin Tendulkar's endorsement career? Will the now-retired Master Blaster be free to endorse just about any brand?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/bharat-ratna-brand-ratna/

Advertising etc is fine, but word-of-mouth most vital for consumer electronics sales in Asia: Text100 study
Text100’s Digital Consumer Electronics index finds that two in every three Asia-Pacific shoppers has already done extensive research and decided which brand of consumer electronics product they will buy before they approach a point-of-sale
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/advertising-etc-is-fine-but-word-of-mouth-most-vital-for-consumer-electronics-sales-in-asia-text100-study/

Arup Ghosh & Co's news syndicate gets set for elections
Led by Arup Ghosh, Network1Media co-founders - Shireen Sethi, Kamal Dixit and Sundeep Misra- are offering live coverage from its bureaus across the metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/arup-ghosh-cos-news-syndicate-gets-set-for-elections/

Yes Bank inks multi-yr deal as Assoc Sponsor of Hockey India League
Yes Bank and HIL announce partnership starting with the 2014 season
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/yes-bank-inks-multi-yr-deal-as-assoc-sponsor-of-hockey-india-league/

B-schoolers, professionals to compete in BS Quiz
The western region finals of the Business Standard Quiz will happen on Dec 7
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/b-schoolers-professionals-to-compete-in-bs-quiz/

Bloomberg TV-Autocar Awards on Dec 20
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14 will be given across 19 categories and presented on December 20at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/bloomberg-tv-autocar-awards-on-dec-20/