Stories on 17th Apr '15

IPL8 is more than 40% more popular than IPL7: TAM data
The first five matches of IPL8 garnered 4.5% Average.TVR which was 42% more compared to its previous edition, as per data released by TAM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ipl8-is-more-than-40-more-popular-than-ipl7-tam-data/

ITC's media account may soon be up for grabs
The Kolkata-based Tobacco-to-consumer major's three-year contract with Madison World had expired in 2014 and the deal was extended for a year to December 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/itcs-media-account-may-soon-be-up-for-grabs/

Ranjona Banerji: Rahul G is back. Yawn
We are indeed lucky the news channels did not tell us what Rahul Gandhi was eating for breakfast and so on, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ranjona-banerji-rahul-g-is-back-yawn/

Star CJ is now Shop CJ, to concentrate on TV-led sales
The company, which started business in September 2009 with Star as a joint venture partner, has now allied with Providence Equity partners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/star-cj-is-now-shop-cj-to-concentrate-on-tv-led-sales/

Nahar Group unveils new campaign targeting kids
A customer is more conscious, globally travelled, and knows what he wants
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/nahar-group-unveils-new-campaign-targeting-kids/

Nitin Mantri appointed President of PRCAI
Mantri moves from Vice President to President of PRCAI
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/nitin-mantri-appointed-president-of-prcai/

'I am Nikon', asserts Nikon India in new campaign
The campaign will be live on 18th of April in two different edits for duration of 30 seconds each on television and the complete campaign of 60 seconds will be live on YouTube
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/i-am-nikon-asserts-nikon-india-in-new-campaign/

PassPass wins big at Delhi Ad Club awards
Felicitated for outstanding usage of media during Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's India visit
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/passpass-wins-big-at-delhi-ad-club-awards/

Reliance partners with Personagraph; to provide more value for Game Developers and Advertisers
World Wide open and Personagraph launches a Private Marketplace (PMP) for Mobile Developers in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/reliance-partners-with-personagraph-to-provide-more-value-for-game-developers-and-advertisers/

Ambi Parameswaran's 'For God's Sake', now in paperback
The book won excellent reviews from book lovers and media when it came out in hardcover last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ambi-parameswarans-for-gods-sake-now-in-paperback/

Invest in love this Akshaya Tritiya, says BlueStone
The new campaign by BlueStone states that love is the best investment

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/invest-in-love-this-akshaya-tritiya-says-bluestone/

Stories on 24th Feb '14

Flying high! 22feet sells out to DDB Mudra
The 5-yr-old digital media firm will merge with Tribal and its core team will manage the joint entity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/flying-high-22feet-sells-out-to-ddb-mudra/

Indian Magazine Congress opens. Minister Tewari asks trade to look digital
Innovation needed to be used as a sustained tool for bringing the change in the lives of the readers rather than being a tool for 'short-cut' solutions, I&B Minister Manish Tewari said while delivering the inaugural address at the 8th Indian Magazine Congress held in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/indian-magazine-congress-opens-minister-tewari-asks-trade-to-look-digital/

BBC study reveals impact of mobile ads on affluent consumers
Mobile advertising is four times as effective as the already proven advertising medium desktop, as per the BBC World News survey conducted by Millward Brown
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/bbc-study-reveals-impact-of-mobile-ads-on-affluent-consumers/

Wills Lifestyle appoints iContract for digital marketing
ITC Ltd's fashion and lifestyle brand from ITC, has appointed iContract to handle its digital marketing and social media portfolio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/wills-lifestyle-appoints-icontract-for-digital-marketing/

Amith Prabhu: The crucible called Media Lists
The absence of updated media lists lead to several journalists receiving calls long after they have moved on from one media outlet to another showing the caller in poor light, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/amith-prabhu-the-crucible-called-media-lists/

Reviewing the Reviews: Mostly 2.5 stars as Highway disappoints critics
Most critics were disappointed with Imtiaz Ali's Highway and stayed with 2.5 stars with the highest being four, notes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/reviewing-the-reviews-mostly-2-5-stars-as-highway-disappoints-critics/

Stories on 22nd Jan '14

Maa, Meri Maa!
How and why advertisers have kicked off a celebration of women not as consumers but as mothers + 5 ads that’ll make you laugh, cry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/maa-meri-maa/

Higher smartphone use rings in FMCG mobile ad growth
Consumer goods companies upped their media spends on the mobile platform in the past one year as smartphone penetration, coupled with a spurt in data usage, grew exponentially in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/higher-smartphone-use-rings-in-fmcg-mobile-ad-growth/

MSLGroup elevates 4 from India to Asia regional practice leadership
Of the eight new regional practice leaders in Asia, four are from the India office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/mslgroup-elevates-4-from-india-to-asia-regional-practice-leadership/

Star India bags hockey fed rights for 8 years
Star India will be FIH's media partner in eight-year broadcast and rights deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/star-india-bags-hockey-fed-rights-for-8-years/

Jockey opens new page with Law & Kenneth
The leading brand of innerwear, leisurewear, sportswear and swimwear for men and women has appointed Law & Kenneth as its creative agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/jockey-opens-new-page-with-law-kenneth/

Big Magic Bihar & Jharkhand and Big FM partner Celebrity Cricket League 2014
While the FM network will air live updates through the tournament, the Bihar & Jharkhand channel has live telecast rights for four matches of Team Bhojpuri Dabangs along with semi-final and final matches
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/big-magic-bihar-jharkhand-and-big-fm-partner-celebrity-cricket-league-2014/

Stories on 5th Aug '13

RIP, playback singing stars?
With technology helping change the way a person sounds, film music and specifically playback singing has been significantly impacted
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/rip-playback-singing-stars/

Adult brands patronize kiddie channels
Advertisers like Maruti Suzuki, Honda bikes and Samsung turning to kids' channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/adult-brands-patronize-kiddie-channels/

P V Narayanamoorthy joins OOH analytics firm Proof of Performance Data Services
He will advise on outdoor spends and how efficacy can be maintained and enhanced in outdoor media utilization
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/p-v-narayanamoorthy-joins-ooh-analytics-firm-proof-of-performance-data-services/

Colors gets act together for Bigg Boss Season 7 with Salman Khan as host
Saath 7 is the new tagline of the show as promos on for Salman Khan-hosted reality show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/colors-gets-act-together-for-bigg-boss-season-7-with-salman-khan-as-host/

Anil Thakraney: An open letter to Katrina Kaif
The actress dashes off an open letter to the media for carrying her bikini-clad pictures and Anil Thakraney responds to her as only he can
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/anil-thakraney-an-open-letter-to-katrina-kaif/

Guest column: Building brands through regimens
Ashita Sarin on the phenomenon of regimen. There has been an influx of products in the market, which seemed to be packaged as a combination deal, which will then provide optimum results
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/guest-column-building-brands-through-regimens/

Amith Prabhu: The next phase in the evolution of Public Relations
Five trends that will change the way we look at Public Relations as a discipline, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/amith-prabhu-the-next-phase-in-the-evolution-of-public-relations/

Marathi telefilms on Star Pravah Premiere
Star Pravah launches monthly airing on TV versions of new and original short stories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/marathi-telefilms-on-star-pravah-premiere/

Stories on 25th April

McDonald's innovates with menu to get numbers
Frequent changes in its menu and innovations are part of the fast food giant's gambit for growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mcdonalds-innovates-with-menu-to-get-numbers/

Infosys & WPP's Fabric unveil cloud-based platform for digital marketing
Infosys and WPP firm Fabric have unveiled a first-of-its-kind cloud-based platform for simplifying digital marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/infosys-wpps-fabric-unveil-cloud-based-platform-for-digital-marketing/

Amul to sponsor India at London Olympics
To leverage this association, GCMMF has created a TVC which shows a girl made of milk performing the sports which are part of Olympics
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/amul-to-sponsor-indian-contingent-at-2012-olympics/

Paritosh Joshi turns entrepreneur, quits Star CJ
Veteran mediaperson and Star CJ CEO Paritosh Joshi has put in his papers. He proposes to turn entrepreneur, he told MxMIndia confirming the news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/paritosh-joshi-quits-star-cj-turns-entrepreneur/

TV Today's Gulab Makhija joins India TV as CFO
As part of its aggressive growth strategy, India TV also announced several key appointments, many of them coming from TV Today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/tv-todays-gulab-makhija-joins-india-tv-as-cfo/

Publicis acquires Indigo, to run as Leo Burnett unit
The Publicis group has announced the acquisition of leading digital agency Indigo Consulting which will now run as a unit within Leo Burnett in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/publicis-acquires-indigo-to-run-as-a-leo-burnett-unit/

Draftfcb Ulka lights up with Neon Brand PR
The addition of Neon Brand PR will further strengthen Draftfcb Ulka's portfolio of services and provide seamless inputs for their branding assignments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/draftfcb-ulka-lights-up-with-neon-brand-pr/

Amith Prabhu: PR frat needs a Goafest-like event
There should be a PR award that enables entries to compete in the global arena. There is a major vacuum that needs to be filled and no one can help us on this but ourselves
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/amith-prabhu-pr-frat-needs-a-goafest-like-event/

Vibgyor Brand Services gets future-ready
Vibgyor started out as a generic event management services company and has transformed into one of the top activation agencies in the country with a pan-India presence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/vibgyor-brand-services-gets-future-ready/

Promart Retail ties up with Snapdeal.com
Promart will offer its customers an additional 10 per cent discount on purchases of Rs2,500 and above by members who log in to Snapdeal.com and pay Rs30 for this special deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/promart-retail-ties-up-with-snapdeal-com/

Hyundai signs multi-level global sponsorship deal with CNN
Significant deal includes CNN flagship shows 'Amanpour' and 'Piers Morgan Tonight'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/hyundai-signs-multi-level-global-sponsorship-deal-with-cnn/

TBWA\India wins creative mandate for Peninsula Land
For TBWA, the win comes on the back of a multi-agency pitch that was held in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/tbwaindia-wins-creative-mandate-for-peninsula-land/

MSL Asia ranks 3rd in M&A leage
MSLGROUP is Publicis Groupe's flagship strategic communications and engagement company and the largest public relations and social media network in Greater China and India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/msl-asia-ranks-3rd-in-ma-leage/

Vserv.mobi Strengthens South East Asia Focus
Appoints Vikas Gulati as Vice President - Business Development for the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/vserv-mobi-strengthenssouth-east-asiafocus/

Dipankar Chakraborty is COO at Kettle Communications
In his new role, he will be responsible for aligning and strengthening the firm’s operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/dipankar-chakraborty-is-coo-at-kettle-communications/

Brands like Mountain Dew, Airtel, ITC and others bypass celebrities for their campaigns
Many now prefer young, unknown faces in their campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/brands-like-mountain-dew-airtel-itc-and-others-bypass-celebrities-for-their-campaigns/

Promart Retail ties up with Snapdeal.com
Promart will offer its customers an additional 10 per cent discount on purchases of Rs2,500 and above by members who log in to Snapdeal.com and pay Rs30 for this special deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/promart-retail-ties-up-with-snapdeal-com/

The Anchor: Madhu Trehan on 5 things on TV that must be washed out quick
No more political propaganda, saas-bahu rona dhona, and flash warnings which vanish in a flash says Madhu Trehan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-5-things-on-television-that-need-to-be-washed-out-immediately/

Anil Thakraney: Dirty Picture, Dirty Mess
But the point I am making is that while I have no love lost for the politicians, the enraged filmi types must also examine the channel’s role in this mess
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/anil-thakraney-dirty-picture-dirty-mess/

[MJR] 40 is new 60 in media
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mjr-its-all-about-how-the-media-operates/