Stories on 28th Jan '15

Do we really miss the IRS?
On Jan 28, 2014, an all-new readership survey was unveiled by the RSCI & MRUC. Given the controversy around it, Sanjeev Kotnala says media agencies now use their 6th sense for buying decisions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/do-we-really-miss-the-irs/

Ogilvy India gets a new top deck of suits. Kunal Jeswani to be CEO
Ogilvy & Mather India has announced a new management structure. No, Piyush Pandey isn't going anywhere. Yes, he isn't. SN Rane will be there too
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/ogilvy-india-gets-a-new-top-deck-of-suits-kunal-jeswani-to-be-ceo/

Lowe Lintas is runner-up at Ad Age International Agency of the Year 2015
2015 seems to have started off with a bang as the agency was declared by Ad Age as Runner Up "2015 International agency of the Year"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/lowe-lintas-is-runner-up-at-ad-age-international-agency-of-the-year-2015/

BCCI extends deadline for IPL media rights bidding to Feb 10
On Tuesday, the BCCI announced that it has extended the deadline to submit bids for IPL media rights to February 10
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/bcci-extends-deadline-for-ipl-media-rights-bidding-to-feb-10/

Dentsu Webchutney unveils #HappyHourRewind concept
An innovational campaign for Turquoise Cottage Pub involved a tweet powered clock that moved backwards when a tweet was sent using #HappyHoursRewind
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/dentsu-webchutney-unveils-happyhourrewind-concept/

Vizeum appointed media AoR for VGP Universal Kingdom
Vizeum was named the media AOR after a thorough assessment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/vizeum-appointed-media-aor-for-vgp-universal-kingdom/

DDB MudraMax executes on-ground activation for Tupperware
The activation was implemented at various malls across major cities of India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/ddb-mudramax-executes-on-ground-activation-for-tupperware/

Stories on 19th Feb '14

Apple, Ferrari top world's brand list
Tata is India's #1 brand, and #34 worldwide in the annual Brand Finance Global 500 annual study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/apple-ferrari-top-worlds-brand-list/

IRS 2013 in abeyance till March 31, 2014. Numbers to be revalidated
The much disputed Indian Readership Survey 2013 has been temporarily suspended. The findings have been put in abeyance till March 31, 2014.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/irs-2013-in-abeyance-till-march-31-2014-numbers-to-be-revalidated/

Goafest to be held from May 29-31. Abbys expanded
Promo-Activation, PR, Broadcaster & Publisher Abby introduced at three-day Goafest 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/goafest-to-be-held-from-may-29-31-abbys-expanded/

Starcom MediaVest Group India is Hanley's King-dom
Mr King will oversee strategic operations, new business and key clients for SMG India and SMG Convonix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/starcom-mediavest-group-india-is-hanleys-king-dom/

Now, a new Bangla movie songs channel: Music F - Fatafati
Royal Raj Media and Launch Pad launch an all-new 24-hour Bangla music channel, Music F - Fatafati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/now-a-new-bangla-movie-songs-channel-music-f-fatafati/

Big FM hikes ad rates by 20-30% across markets
The decision is on the back of the 45-station FM radio network’s performance in ratings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/big-fm-hikes-ad-rates-by-20-30-across-markets/

Green Hungama Contest back at IAA Olive Crown Awards
While the contest is open to all, participants must 30 years of age or less as on March 31, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/green-hungama-contest-back-at-iaa-olive-crown-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Nothing's changed in a no news week!
Ranjona Banerji has spent the last few days in Munnar with no internet connectivity and access to news, television and social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-nothings-changed-in-a-no-news-week/

CNN appoints Ravi Agrawal as New Delhi Bureau Chief
CNN gets election-ready with Ravi Agrawal as Bureau Chief, New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/cnn-appoints-ravi-agrawal-as-new-delhi-bureau-chief/

Stories on 14th Feb '14

Life after UTV for Ronnie Screwvala
The broadcast and entertainment mega-entrepreneur now focuses on venture capitalism & philanthropy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/life-after-utv-for-ronnie-screwvala/

Adland bullish on Goafest 2014 with Sundar Swamy incharge
Many in the advertising and media business are hopeful that Goafest 2013 will be successful with go-getter Srinivasan 'Sundar' Swamy as chairman of the organising committee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/adland-bullish-on-goafest-2014-with-sundar-swamy-incharge/

Star Plus touches the skies  in Week 6
The GEC's General Manager Gaurav Banerjee attributes the success to finding the right partners to connect with viewers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/star-plus-touches-the-skies-in-week-6/

Chief Digital Officer: A fancy meaningless designation or a crying need of the hour?
According to a Gartner study, by 2015, 25 per cent of organisations will have a Chief Digital Officer (CDO)... will the wave to hire CDOs hit India soon?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/chief-digital-officer-a-fancy-meaningless-designation-or-a-crying-need-of-the-hour/

IRS 2013 Update: DNA sends legal notice to MRUC, Nielsen. Bhaskar gets stay order on IRS
The six-edition English news daily dna has sent a legal notice to the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and Nielsen India as it "believes its readership figures are grossly misrepresented"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/irs-2013-update-dna-sends-legal-notice-to-mruc-nielsen-bhaskar-gets-stay-order-on-irs/

Sports on the Go from Vodafone & Star India
The initiative will give consumers access to sports content on the go - on feature phones and smartphones
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/sports-on-the-go-from-vodafone-star-india/

Stories on 7th Feb '14

Currency Research Crisis: IRS Today, BARC Tomorrow?
It's a question that's been bothering many since the IRS 2013 was released. Esp given the impact on business, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/currency-research-crisis-irs-today-barc-tomorrow/

Indian Magazine Congress on Feb 24-25 in Delhi
The eighth edition of the Indian Magazine Congress will be held on February 24 and 25 in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/indian-magazine-congress-on-feb-24-25-in-delhi/

#beyondbiz: It's 'mind over matter' for Raj Nayak as he devours 'khatras' in real life
Introducing a new weekend series with Colors CEO Raj Nayak doing the unthinkable. Click on to see for yourself
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/beyondbiz-its-mind-over-matter-for-raj-nayak-as-he-devours-khatras-in-real-life/

Ranjona Banerji: Falling caliber of editors & the crisis in news media
The Press Club Mumbai discussion on the crisis in journalism dealt with issues that concern most newsrooms today: owner interference, weak business models and hence retrenchment, big business influence and the diminishing role of the editor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-falling-caliber-of-editors-the-crisis-in-news-media/

Fourth Dimension celebrates 3rd anniv
Chennai-based Fourth Dimension handles the airtime sales of the Puthiya Thalaimurai news channel, Puthu Yugam GEC, Chennai Live radio station and the Puthiya Thalaimurai and Puthiya Thalaimurai Kalvi magazines on an exclusive basis
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/fourth-dimension-celebrates-3rd-anniv/

Week 5 sets the challenge for new Sony biz head
Week 5 viewership for Sony Entertainment Television is 298 million. Elsewhere, Zee swaps spots with Colors at #2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/week-5-sets-the-challenge-for-new-sony-biz-head/

Stories on 6th Feb '14

No mainstream,puhleez. We're Indie: Aditya Swamy
The MTV biz head on how Pepsi and MTV have got together to showcase and nurture Indie music
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/no-mainstreampuhleez-were-indie-aditya-swamy/

Second edition of IAA Leadership Awards on March 1
I&B Minister to be chief guest at second edition of annual awards for excellence in marketing, advertising and media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/second-edition-of-iaa-leadership-awards-on-march-1/

Magazine body AIM asks MRUC to withdraw IRS report
The Association of Indian Magazines (AIM) has asked the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) to withdraw the IRS 2013 study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/magazine-body-aim-asks-mruc-to-withdraw-irs-report/

Week 5 sets the challenge for new Sony biz head
Week 5 viewership for Sony Entertainment Television is 298 million. Elsewhere, Zee swaps spots with Colors at #2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/week-5-sets-the-challenge-for-new-sony-biz-head/

MSM rejigs top deck. Former Star Plus biz head Nachiket Pantvaidya to steer SET. Sneha Rajani will watch on movies, Anooj 'Sab' Kapoor also takes charge of new venture
With a headline as long as this, do you need a summary :)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/msm-rejigs-top-deck-former-star-plus-biz-head-nachiket-pantvaidya-to-steer-flagship-channel-sneha-rajani-will-watch-on-movies-anooj-sab-kapoor-to-also-take-on-new-venture/

Press Club Mumbai discussion on 'what ails journalism today'
The panel includes Siddharth Vardarajan, Hartosh Singh Bal, Kumar Ketkar, Indrajit Gupta and Uday Shankar. The event is on today (Feb 6) at the Club premises starting 6.45pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/press-club-mumbai-discussion-on-what-ails-journalism-today/

Zee 24 Taas sports new look
The brand promise of 'Stay One Step Ahead' (Raha Ek Paul Pudhe) from its existing position of 'One Step Ahead (Ek Paul Pudhe) was also unveiled
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/zee-24-taas-sports-new-look/

Closeup and 92.7 Big FM bring back 'Antakshari' on radio
Actor Manoj Tiwari, who presented the show in the last season, will be the host of the show which will be available to listeners in UP, Bihar and Jharkhand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/zee-24-taas-sports-new-look/


IRS update: INS to decide future course today * Many papers withdraw * Legal action mulled to stop ongoing field research
The INS execom is reportedly piqued about a senior advertising honcho’s assertion that those opposing the new IRS should be banned
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/irs-update-ins-to-decide-future-course-today-many-papers-withdraw-legal-action-mulled-to-stop-ongoing-field-research/

Stories on 5th Feb '14

Comment | IRS mess: Heads: publishers lose. Tails: publishers lose
Sadly, only media agencies & advertisers stand to gain currently + Bharat Kapadia's IRStoons
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/comment-irs-mess-heads-publishers-lose-tails-publishers-lose/

INS rejects MRUC response. Mulls alternative currency. Key publicatns to start withdrawing fm IRS
The Indian Newspaper Society has rejected the MRUC response of waiting for the RSCI meeting on February 19.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ins-rejects-mruc-response-mulls-alternative-currency-key-publications-to-start-withdrawing-from-irs/

MRUC issues statement. Decision on IRS by RSCI on Feb 19
Decision on IRS by RSCI on Feb 19.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/mruc-issues-statement-decision-on-irs-by-rsci-on-feb-19/

NewsStand: How our Page 1s covered Satya Nadella garu's ascent
We bring you the front-pages of select newspapers of today (Wednesday, Feb 5) for an idea of how they displayed the Satya Nadella news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/newsstand-how-our-page-1s-covered-satya-nadella-garus-ascent/

Noose on 'misleading' ads gets tighter as govt panel says celebs also liable for endorsements
The Central Consumer Protection Council mulls ways in which advertising making incorrect promises in ads can be dealt with
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/noose-on-misleading-ads-gets-tighter-as-govt-panel-says-celebs-also-liable-for-endorsements/

Cheil bags Lavie by Bagzone
The adspend is valued at Rs 25-30 crore and the account will be handled by Cheil India's Mumbai and Gurgaon offices
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/cheil-bags-lavie-by-bagzone/

Spikes Asia will now be a 4-day affair
The fest will be held from September 23 to 26 in Singapore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/spikes-asia-will-now-be-a-4-day-affair/

Captive audience marketing 'bootcamp' by Eventfaqs on Feb 6
The conference will deal with issues concerning marketing to captive audiences in environments like malls, multiplexes, airports and live events

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/captive-audience-marketing-bootcamp-by-eventfaqs-on-feb-6/

Stories on 3rd Feb '14

Don't reject new IRS, correct it: Amit Ray, former MRUC TechCom chair
A Q&A with the media veteran + MxMIndia comment: Worries for broadcasters, when publishers hailed IRS, likely outcome of INS-MRUC meeting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/dont-reject-it-correct-it-amit-ray-former-mruc-techcom-chair/

Vikram Gaikwad, Vistasp Hodiwala join hands to launch new agency Underdog
The fomer Creativeland Asia partner and ECD and JWT VP and Senior CD join hands to form a new agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/vikram-gaikwad-vistasp-hodiwala-join-hands-to-launch-new-agency-underdog/

Amith Prabhu: What corporate spokespersons can learn from the historic Rahul Gandhi interview?
The first interview addressing English urban Indians should have not happened on television, writes Amith Prabhu, listing the lessons the Rahul Gandhi interview has for PR folk
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/amith-prabhu-what-corporate-spokespersons-can-learn-from-the-historic-rahul-gandhi-interview/

Preeti Vyas, Paresh Chaudhry on Dubai Lynx jury
The Vyas Gianetti Creative chairwoman and PR CEO have been named in the first set of juries announced
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/preeti-vyas-paresh-chaudhry-on-dubai-lynx-jury/

Firstpost.com launches new business portal, Firstbiz
Firstbiz will be a standalone business and news website from Network18's Firstpost
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/firstpost-com-launches-new-business-portal-firstbiz/

MTV and Twitter partner on #RockTheVote
MTV launches 'Follow the hashtag' using Twitter to fuel "Hero MTV Rock The Vote" campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/mtv-and-twitter-partner-on-rockthevote/

Reviewing the Reviews: Half to two stars for One by Two
One by Two has already made it to some critics' list of one of the worst films of 2014, and it's just January, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/reviewing-the-reviews-half-to-two-stars-for-one-by-two/

Stories on 29th Jan '14

D&AD enters India with Kyoorius Ad Awards
In what could change the landscape of controvery-ridden ad awards, Kyoorius brings in D&AD backed awards for creative advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dad-enters-india-with-kyoorius-advertising-awards/

We will go the critic route rather than the popular route: Rajesh Kejriwal + quotes from R Balki, Josy Paul & Sajjan Raj Kurup
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dad-enters-india-with-kyoorius-advertising-awards/

One Min View: Can the industry afford two creative advertising awards?
What D&AD brings to the table is a rigour in the judging process which Kyoorius pledges to honour and maintain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/one-min-view-can-the-industry-afford-two-creative-advertising-awards/

Decision on TV ratings guidelines stay pushed to Feb 11
The Delhi High Court has deferred its decision on staying the TV ratings guidelines to February 11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/decision-on-tv-ratings-guidelines-stay-pushed-to-feb-11/

IRS 2013: Toplines & Top 10s + Why it's incorrect to analyse numbers
Since it is incorrect to compare with the last IRS figures, it would be prudent to do an analysis only after the next round. (Includes Slideshow of Toplines)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/irs-2013-toplines-top-10s-why-its-incorrect-to-analyse-numbers/

Knives out. dna questions new IRS numbers
dna has put on a front-page note saying there is a "clear mismatch" between the IRS numbers and its own database of readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/knives-out-dna-questions-new-irs-numbers/

Jaldi 5 with Paritosh Joshi, IRS TechCom head: Await one more round before arriving at judgement
The head of the MRUC's technical committee on the new round of IRS numbers, the surprises thrown up and why he prefers to spend time on techcoms than playing golf or potter around the house
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/jaldi-5-with-paritosh-joshi-irs-techcom-head-await-one-more-round-before-arriving-at-judgement/

iRetain. No call drop as Motivator keeps iPhone mandate, adds iPad and Mac to kitty
GroupM's Motivator has retained the Apple account after a month-long pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/iretain-no-call-drop-as-motivator-keeps-iphone-mandate-adds-ipad-and-mac-to-kitty/

Stories on 23rd Jan '14

Why our brands do not connect...
Venturethree creative director Graham Jones writes in the Kyoorius magazine on what Indian brands need to do to connect with the billion+ consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/why-brand-communication-fails-to-connect/

Sorry, but Kantar’s spokesperson knows nothing about the petition against the Govt of India
Do the government’s Jan 16 guidelines also impact Kantar’s tie-up with Tata Sky on the return path data audience research service?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/sorry-but-kantar%E2%80%99s-spokesperson-knows-nothing-about-the-petition-against-the-govt-of-india/

New IRS study findings to be released next week
The Technical Committee meeting was held yesterday (Jan 22) and the first findings of the study are scheduled to be released before the month ends, and in all probability on January 28.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/new-irs-study-findings-to-be-released-next-week/

Online retailers rush to create applications, specialised tools to drive sales
Sensing that most of the growth and revenues will come from mobile-only shoppers, only shopping destinations are rushing to create specialised tools, such as personalised deal generators and local-language apps
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/online-retailers-rush-to-create-applications-specialised-tools-to-drive-sales/

Life OK ahead of Sab in Week 3
Life OK ahead of Sab in Week 3 as per TAM ratings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/life-ok-ahead-of-sab-in-week-3/

Radio City launches online Malayalam station
'Radio City Malayalam' on PlanetRadiocity.com will feature back-to-back Malayalam hits
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/radio-city-launches-online-malayalam-station/

Red FM partners Renault Star Guild Awards 2014
A new award – the  Bajaate Raho Dialogue of the Year 2013 – was included in the list of Renault Star Guild Awards 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/red-fm-partners-renault-star-guild-awards-2014/

Stories on 30th Jan '13

Hope even as some biggies degrow in IRS Q3 2012
The third quarter results of 2012 for the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) sees print readership up by 0.7%
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/hope-even-as-some-biggies-degrow-in-irs-q3-2012/

IndiaCast, Disney UTV agree to form JV
New aggregation and distribution company will have a combined bouquet of 35 channels owned by both partners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/indiacast-disney-utv-agree-to-form-jv/

Jaldi 5 with Anuj Gandhi, CEO, IndiaCast: No dramatic, but fundamental change
Anuj Gandhi, CEO of IndiaCast and the yet unnamed proposed jv of IndiaCast and DisneyUTV on what the new entity means for the business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/jaldi-5-with-anuj-gandhi-ceo-indiacast-no-dramatic-but-fundamental-change/

Zee partners ECG to launch Zee TV Canada
Zee TV has appointed Ethnic Channels Group to represent the brand in Canada, with full distribution from day one
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/zee-partners-ecg-to-launch-zee-tv-canada/

Canon India intensifies marketing plans with OOH initiative
Canon India Pvt Ltd has unveiled Out-of-Home initiative in India, with neon signs at international airports in New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/canon-india-intensifies-marketing-plans-with-ooh-initiative/

Anil Thakraney: Let's go after Mr Juvenile
One more 'Justice for Jessica Lal' moment has arrived for the Indian media. Now, only intense media scrutiny will put some pressure on the judiciary to follow the spirit of the law, and not its letter, at least in this case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anil-thakraney-lets-go-after-mr-juvenile/

Madison Media wins media mandate for Max India's corporate campaign
Madison Media has just announced the win of the Max India corporate account in Delhi. The agency will handle traditional media planning and buying for the client as well as the entire digital mandate including search, display, social, video and mobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/madison-media-wins-media-mandate-for-max-indias-corporate-campaign/

How Dabangg is my brand: Ormax study
Ormax Media's study reveals that Fevicol, Colgate Active Salt and Suzuki Hayate have benefited from their association with Dabangg 2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/how-dabangg-is-my-brand-ormax-study/

Times TV Network expands footprint to 45 countries
With the launch of Times Television Network's Times Now and Zoom on Canada's major cable distribution company Cogeco Cable, the network is now directly available in 45 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/times-tv-network-expands-footprint-to-45-countries/

Regulation must keep up with tech: Manish Tewari
At the BES Expo, I&B Minister Manish Tewari said with the exponential growth in the media space, a paradigm shift has taken place wherein regulations have to keep pace with changing technologies across platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/regulation-must-keep-up-with-tech-manish-tewari/

ACK Media launches National Geographic Exhibitions in India
ACK Media, publisher of travel magazine National Geographic Traveller India, is launching the well-known National Geographic Exhibitions in India with the compilation 'Simply Beautiful: Photographs from National Geographic' on February 2, at Art Entrance Gallery, opposite Jehangir Art Gallery, Fort
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ack-media-launches-national-geographic-exhibitions-in-india/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA by Keertan Adyanthaya: Using technology to revolutionize television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-keertan-adyanthaya-using-technology-to-revolutionize-television/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA Ashwani  Singla: PR needs a new approach
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-keertan-adyanthaya-using-technology-to-revolutionize-television/

Stories on 30th Aug

IRS will see a technology leap: Prashant Singh, MD-Media, Nielsen India
Happy to have bagged the contract, Nielsen India is getting set to work on the readership study
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29740

We will not mess with what's working wonderfully: Rohit Ohri
Hours after the news of the 51 per cent stake acquisition, Dentsu India executive chairman spoke to MxMIndia on what the deal means for Dentsu, and how the agency is galloping ahead in the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29769

Rahul Kansal: No shortcuts and stereotypes with TAPROOT!
BCCL Executive President Rahul Kansal on what makes the team of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi outstanding and why the Dentsu association will be a win-win for both
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29817

Pops on the Rise & Rise of Aggie & Paddy
Adland veteran KV 'Pops' Sridhar looks back at the career path of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi, the stars who are blazing even brighter in the limelight
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29738

Anil Thakraney:Talent & values rewarded
It's a win-win marriage. Dentsu, which is not a name one usually associates with sparkling creative work, has bought itself a nice creative powerhouse. Taproot gets the scale, the logistics and the bucks they need
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29734

What would make an entrepreneur sell?
With Taproot selling 51 percent stake to a transnational advertising agency less than four years after it was set up, we spoke to a cross-section of people in the know, on when is the time right for an entrepreneur to sell out
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29739

The Complete Story: Win-win for Dentsu,Taproot; big loss for WPP
From yesterday: All the answers to why did Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi choose Dentsu over WPP? How much money did they make? And what will the equations be with Rohit Ohri?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/win-win-for-dentsu-aggie-paddy-big-loss-for-wpp/

The Anchor: 10 TAPROOT! TVCs that you want to watch over and over again
It’s not just TVCs that the Boys are known for, but this list by A N Chorrea looks at the work that got them to be the most courted creative hotshop in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29733

WPP moves New York Supreme Court for dismissal of NDTV lawsuit
WPP has moved the Supreme Court of the State of New York for dismissal of a complaint filed by NDTV. The motion will be taken up for hearing on September 13
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29737

Carat retains BMW India media AOR
Carat retains BMW India account which also saw ZO, Maxus and BPN in the pitch process
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29764

Paritosh Joshi | Digitization's best kept secret
Remember the days when Doordarshan would provide signals without an intermediary? As many 30 million homes still watch TV that way, note Paritosh Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29735

Shailesh Kapoor | The all-important C-Word
In this maddening age of weekly ratings, there is a word that is hugely under-rated and way more important than differentiator, positioning and strategy, writes Shailesh Kapoor in the 'TV Trail'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29736

Ranjona Banerji: Was TV news reckless in covering 26/11?
Ranjona Banerji on the Supreme Court indictment of the coverage by news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29801

Stories on 29th Aug

Win-win for Dentsu,Taproot; big loss for WPP
All the answers to: Why did Agnello Dias & Santosh Padhi choose Dentsu over WPP? How much money? What will the equations be with Rohit Ohri?
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29682

DLF exits IPL lead sponsorship as BCCI ups rate
The real estate major feels it is not commercially viable anymore to be associated with the T20 cricket tournament.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29678

Nielsen bags research contract for IRS
The Media Research Users' Council has awarded the coveted contract for the research work for the Indian Readership Survey to The Nielsen Company on the recommendation of  the Readership Studies Council of India (RSCI)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29645

Anand Chakravarthy gets added role as Biz Head, BIG CBS
As part of his new profile Mr Chakravarthy, who has been associated with Reliance Broadcast Network right since its launch, will take on the mandate of the overall P&L and brand development for the joint venture's English channel portfolio while continuing as CMO for RBNL
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29594

Week 34, Hindi GECs: Star Plus #1, Colors #2, Zee #3
Star Plus is back as numero uno Hindi GEC, with Colors #2 and Zee #3 in Week 34
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29717

Dhara offers healthy variety to its TG
Putting the spice into the edible oil landscape, Dhara's new campaign comes after a six-year break and addresses the health concerns of the new generation
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29595

Affle unveils integrated ad network for all smart screens
Affle, the digital media company, has announced the launch of Ripple - its rich media and video advertising network
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29593

Books & mobiles enter IAMAI's monthly tracker
IAMAI’s monthly Internet Economy Watch will include newer categories soon
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29596

ETV Network ropes in Vizeum to handle media
Aegis Media's Vizeum India has announced their appointment as media AoR for Prism TV Private Limited to handle the 5 ETV regional channels namely ETV Marathi, Bangla, Kannada, Gujarati & Oriya
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29608

Draftfcb Ulka Delhi appoints K Naresh Kumar as VP Planning
Draftfcb Ulka has announced the appointment of Naresh Kumar as Vice President, Planning for its Delhi operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29610

TBWA wins creative mandate for Forum Mall
The Forum Mall Bangalore, part of Prestige Group, has awarded its creative duties to TBWA\India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29611

Bhaskar celebrates 2nd anniv in Jharkhand
Dainik Bhaskar celebrated two years in Jharkhand, which it had entered with the launch of the Ranchi edition in August 2010, followed by the Jamshedpur and Dhanbad editions in December 2010 and April 2011 respectively

Genesis BM starts Q3 with new business wins
Genesis Burson-Marsteller has announced new business wins across key business sectors including e-commerce, manufacturing, customer loyalty and fashion retail, marking strong momentum as it enters the second half of 2012

Etihad awards PR mandate to LinOpinion
Etihad Airways has appointed LinOpinion, the public relations division of Lowe Lintas and Partners, as its communications and public relations partner in India

The Anchor: 5 reasons mobile apps are musts for OTAs
In a market that moves as fast as its consumers do, some tips to keep online travel agents one step ahead

Anil Thakraney: The disunited ad world
There is disunity in the ad business. These guys will never come together and sort out their issues. Perhaps it has to do with fat egos. Or perhaps it has to do with some degree of immaturity. Or both




Bhaskar celebrates 2nd anniv in Jharkhand
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29606

Genesis BM starts Q3 with new business wins
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29609

Etihad awards PR mandate to LinOpinion
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29607

The Anchor: 5 reasons mobile apps are musts for OTAs
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29591

Anil Thakraney: The disunited ad world
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29592

Stories on 20th Jun

India@Cannes: Day 3: 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 1 Bronze
McCann's campaign for Western Union bagged India's first Gold as Leo Burnett and Cheil win Silvers and BBDO a Bronze
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-day-3-1-gold-2-silvers-1-bronze/


Balki & Shekhar Kapur talk of how to do business in India
The Lowe+Partners session titled Global India with R Balki and Shekhar Kapur saw the two film-makers share their mantras on how marketers can succeed in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-balki-shekhar-kapur-talk-of-how-to-do-business-in-india/


Radio bags just two shortlists
India had sent 55 entries this year compared to 78 entries last year. Last year India had won just 1 metal in this category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-radio-bags-just-two-shortlists/


DDB Mudra steals limelight with 6 Design shortlists
Last year India had won a total of 5 awards in this category, its best showing so far
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-ddb-mudra-steals-limelight-with-6-design-shortlists/


It's zilch again for Cyber
With zero shortlists, it will be the fourth straight year that India will go without any metals in this category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-its-zilch-again-for-cyber/


The Anchor: 7 reasons why Cannes Lions is a must-attend!
Yes, for media and marketing professionals of all hues, the Cannes Lions is a must-attend. Start saving up for next year, writes A N Chorrea
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-7-reasons-why-cannes-lions-is-a-must-attend/


Stagnancy stages a comeback yet again
The IRS 2012 Q1 readership results released by MRUC and Hansa has nothing new to tell but the obvious tale of the apparent rise in numbers of a few publications and the decline in readership of a majority of players
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/irs-2012q1-stagnancy-stages-a-comeback-yet-again/


Mindshare launches CORE
It is a user-centric and open source data driven marketing intelligence platform that revolutionises marketing decision making
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/mindshare-launches-core/


Advertisers crib as TRPs fall for Satyamev Jayate
They say that ratings should decide the ad rates of reality shows instead of the channels charging advertisers fixed rates even before the show goes live
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/advertisers-crib-as-trps-fall-for-satyamev-jayate/


MSLGroup India releases e-com report
The report details how the industry's growth on the back of a fast-multiplying internet population is changing the way many Indians are shopping and impacting how businesses function
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/mslgroup-india-releases-e-com-report/


Singles spend more time on matrimonial than social networking sites: Shaadi.com survey
The survey was conducted to gauge the growing popularity of the social networking sites and its impact on the matrimonial sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/singles-spend-more-time-on-matrimonial-than-social-networking-sites-shaadi-com-survey/


Penn Schoen Berland & Via Media Health form strategic alliance
This alliance will bring together the research based strategy, planning and campaign management expertise of PSB and the knowledge of healthcare sector and a national footprint of implementation of VIA Media Health
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/penn-schoen-berland-via-media-health-form-strategic-alliance/


Milestone Brandcom executes campaign for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Milestone Brandcom brings the glitz and glamour from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa out on the streets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/milestone-brandcom-executes-campaign-for-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa/


Anil Thakraney: The ten commandments of social behaviour
Some have paid a huge price for being Twitter-happy. Relationships have broken down. Posts have been used as evidence in courts. People have lost their jobs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/anil-thakraney-the-ten-commandments-of-social-behaviour/

IRS 2012Q1: Downward is the way for Language publications
Maybe it's the shortage of ideas or lack of opportunities but language readership is certainly not seeing the best of times in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/irs-2012q1-downward-is-the-way-for-language-publications/

IRS 2012Q1: Hindi readership sways its way towards +ve growth
As a large population of this country continue to swear by the usage of the national language - Hindi, it is no surprise that newspapers and magazines in this language have seen moderate growth in IRS 2012Q1
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/irs-2012q1-hindi-readership-sways-its-way-towards-ve-growth/

IRS 2012Q1: English readership throws up usual pattern
A favourite with the urban zones and also with the advertisers, English dailies and magazines have shown an average readership trend in 2012Q1
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/irs-2012q1-english-readership-throws-up-usual-pattern/