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/

Stories on 18th Dec '13

Life OK will be #1 Hindi GEC in 18 months: Ajit Thakur
Upclose with the General Manager and Business Head of Star India’s second Hindi GEC which celebrates two years today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/life-ok-will-be-1-hindi-gec-in-18-months-ajit-thakur/

IPG Mediabrands' Initiative bags Reckitt Benckiser mandate in India
Initiative takes over from ZenithOptimedia as Reckitt Benckiser's media planning and buying partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ipg-mediabrands-initiative-bags-reckitt-benckiser-mandate-in-india/

Fogg clouds Axe effect, is new numero uno deo
Vini Cosmetics' Fogg deodorant topples Hindustan Lever's Axe to assume No 1 spot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/fogg-clouds-axe-effect-is-new-numero-uno-deo/

Envies 2013 | Industry's Envy. Ogilvy's Pride
And how the industry got together to salute the best from the best
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/envies-2013-industrys-envy-ogilvys-pride/

And the Envies winners were...
Take a look at the winning Envies 2013 ads
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/and-the-envies-winners-were/

Doordarshan-UNICEF celebrate 10 years of Navjyoti Awards
A joint venture of UNICEF and Doordashan Mumbai Kendra, the Navjyoti Awards aims to recognize initiatives taken by girls despite adverse circumstances
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/doordarshan-unicef-celebrate-10-years-of-navjyoti-awards/

Dainik Bhaskar returns with second edition of 'Brain Hunt'
The Dainik Bhaskar group has launched the nationwide Brain Hunt 2 challenge to stimulate and encourage the imagination of young minds
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/dainik-bhaskar-returns-with-second-edition-of-brain-hunt/

My FM announces Season II of Jiyo Dil Se Awards
There will be nine award categories: Education, Environment Conservation, Health & Sanitation, Public Service, Culture & Art, Sports, Women Welfare & Empowerment, Child Care & Development and Economic Development

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/my-fm-announces-season-ii-of-jiyo-dil-se-awards/

Stories on 31st Aug

Bengal (paper) tigers set to roar
As the TOI challenges ABP on home turf, readers in West Bengal are sure to end up with the most mishti
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29597

Colors, Sahara brave MNS diktat, to simulcast Sur-Kshetra with GEO
Despite threats from the MNS, Colors, Sahara and GEO set to simulcast Sur-Kshetra musical reality show from Sept 8
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29967

Viacom18 to build new 'Rishtey' in UK
Viacom18 launches new FTA Hindi GEC 'Rishtey' in the UK
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29917

KBC to strengthen weekend reality programming for Sony
After saying adios to Indian Idol, Sony is set to battle it out with competing GECs with its master show. Kaun Banega Crorepati will begin on September 7, and will air Friday to Sunday at 8.30 pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29878

Satvikshop for natural living @ doorsteps
Satvikshop.com offers consumers a large collection of organic and ayurvedic solutions and products from reputed brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29882

MxM Buzzer # 7 | Quiz on Taproot - Dentsu
Presenting the seventh edition of MxM Buzzer where the focus is on Taproot - Dentsu
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29847

New Column | Speaking of Which by Vidya Heble
Write better, communicate better - whether an email or a project report
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29879

An overdose of Kareena Kapoor?
The question is, whether there is an overkill of Kareena Kapoor for brand endorsements and should the lady now go slow
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=28562

I-Cube Report: Mobile crucial for rural India to access Net
As vast and varied as rural India is, the IAMAI-IMRB I-Cube report puts a handle on the numbers of rural internet users, which tell a startling story
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29877

FoxyMoron retains French Connection
Digital solutions agency FoxyMoron has retained the French Connection account after a multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29876

Punjabi music channel 9X Tashan turns 1
9X Tashan, the leading Punjabi music channel from the 9X Media Group, celebrates its first anniversary today. The channel has created a series of special programming on the occasion
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29881

The Anchor: 5 musts that will give government-led channels an edge over commercial counterparts
What public sector broadcasters can do to stay ahead, and surge forward
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29874

Debrief: Cadbury Shots: Good shot!
The idea is rooted in Indian culture; many desi youngsters would kill for a break in them movies, and this makes the communication rock
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29875

Why focus on Asaram Bapu's copter crash?
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji tracks the news (and non-news) on TV, in the papers and cyberspace
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29930

Stories on 27th Aug

MxM Mondays | Is there a crisis of ideas in Hindi GECs?
Are endless soaps, reality shows and mythologicals all that there is to general entertainment?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/mxm-mondays-is-there-a-crisis-of-ideas-in-hindi-gec/

Jishnu Sen remembers Vinod Prabhakar
Grey Group CFO Vinod Prabhakar passed away on Sunday. He was 45
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/jishnu-sen-remembers-vinod-prabhakar/

MxM Comment: Enough of trading charges. Industry needs to bring warring partners to the table
With the war of words between NDTV and WPP never-ending, industry leaders must intervene... else the government will
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/mxm-comment-enough-of-trading-charges-industry-needs-to-bring-warring-partners-to-the-table/

Tribute: Remembering K Kurian
On the fourth death anniversary of K Kurian (1928-2008), founder and chairman of Radeus Advertising, Jameel Gulrays pays tribute
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/tribute-remembering-k-kurian/

NDTV v/s WPP: War of words over the Weekend
WPP and NDTV bring the battle over TAM ratings from the courtrooms to feeding the media with statements countering the other
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-vs-wpp-war-of-words-over-the-weekend/

Keith Alphonso quits UTV, joins OML as Revenue Head
After one and a half years, Keith Alphonso has quit Disney/UTV. He was business head of Bindass, the youth channel from the UTV stable
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/keith-alphonso-quits-utv-joins-oml-as-revenue-head/

Dhingana launches ad platform, Gokul Rajaram is advisor
Dhingana has launched an advertising platform to reach its 11 million worldwide users, with Gokul Rajaram, creator of AdSense and current Facebook product director for advertising, on the advisory board
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/dhingana-launches-ad-platform-gokul-rajaram-is-advisor/

Web firms fully cooperating with govt: IAMAI
"All our members have been cooperating in the best possible manner to stave off the current situation since last week and we will continue to do so," stated Dr Subho Ray, President of IAMAI
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/web-firms-fully-cooperating-with-govt-iamai/

Big FM Launches Big Green Ganesha 2012
This year's campaign is being launched with the slogan 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Dharti Mata Morya' in a crusade that protects planet earth while seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/big-fm-launches-big-green-ganesha-2012/

AdStrat: Man from Motilal Oswal
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/2012/08/adstrat-man-from-motilal-oswal/

Sanjay Mehta lists 8 ways how brands can handle real and false negativity on social media
Rather than worry about its viral impact, social media can be effectively employed to handle crises, writes Sanjay Mehta. Not just by brand heads, but governments too!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/sanjay-mehta-lists-8-ways-how-brands-can-handle-real-and-false-negativity-on-social-media/

Anil Thakraney: IndiGo: because on-time is everything
A recent report announced that IndiGo has replaced the Jet Group as the nation's No 1 airline. This is no small achievement for IndiGo
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/anil-thakraney-indigo-because-on-time-is-everything/

Ranjona Banerji: When governance and opposition happen out of TV studios
Governance and Opposition now happen from TV studios. The roundish building housing Parliament seems to have outlived its usefulness, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-when-governance-and-opposition-happen-out-of-tv-studios/