Stories on 5th Apr '17

The Sanjeev Kotnala Pre-Goafest Survey
Expect it to surpass expectations, but here is something to think about, writes Sanjeev Kotnala highlighting findings of his research
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101574

Tarun Katial to join Zee. To continue helming RBN
Katial, who completes over a decade with Reliance ADAG's FM radio and television ventures, will oversee Essel Vision's television and digital production activity
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101610

Yay! LeenaLele Dutta is Business Head for Sony's kiddie channel
Lele-Dutta will be spearheading the new channel and will be responsible for developing content and driving the channel's reach
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101590

BBDO Mumbai's 'Share the Load' declared best campaign in the world
BBDO Worldwide, adam & eve DDB, Starcom New York lead network and agency rankings
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101600

iProspect India adds three new clients to its kitty
Digital news platform, BloombergQuint has assigned iProspect India for paid media services and will be serviced from Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101527

SRH brings onboard multiple sponsors for IPL Season 10
Ultratech, Jio, Astral Bondtite, Canara Bank, Nerolac, Kurl On, Sun Direct and Red FM have all signed on as partners
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101526

DBS Bank extends partnership with Rising Pune Supergiant for IPL 2017
DBS will launch campaigns and contests which will give an opportunity to customers to watch some exciting matches
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101620

McLaren-Honda appoints Star Sports as Corporate Partner
The partnership will see McLaren-Honda and Star Sports India work together to create bespoke content
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101530

Stories on 3rd Apr '17

Vodafone scores a Perfect 10 with IPL
The relationship between the telecom major and the cricket league goes beyond the ZooZoo campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101498

Arun Adhikari appointed Non-Exec Chairman for Neilsen South Asia
Adhikari brings rich experience in international markets having worked at Unilever's global headquarters in the Corporate Strategy group
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101470

Aidem Ventures partners Sporty Solutionz to form Aidem Sporty
Aidem team will be managing and monetising the valuable sports properties in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101472

Indigo Consulting wins digital duties for Danone India
The account was won post a multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101469

Garnier Men announces Tiger Shroff as brand ambassador
Tiger joinsJohn Abraham and Sushant Singh Rajput to endorse the brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101468

Kellogg's launches a new variant - Special K Protein & Fibre
The new breakfast cereal promises a big nutrition punch
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101467

Stories on 10th Mar '17

Surat, Jaipur, others to drive consumption: EY
Emerging new-wave markets will up media penetration, notes an EY (Ernst & Young) report
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100652

Two Views on the Exit Polls Last Night
Shailesh Kapoor: Poll Of Polls: When Exit Polls become too many to handle
Do we really need these polls with only a day-and-a-half for the results? Anything for a day’s viewership. And anything for some pre-election mood build-up, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100623

Ranjona Banerji: Of what use are Exit Polls?
I understand they give employment to pollsters and I am all for employment. But for the media to get into such a tizzy over them, I am less understanding, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100616

Havas unites creative and media. Vishnu Mohan to head India & SE Asia. Anita Nayyar & Nirmalya Sen roles unchanged
While Nayyar would report to Mohan even earlier, Sen's reporting changes from Juan Rocamora to Vishnu Mohan
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100650

Maxus retains IPL media business
Maxus has been the AOR for last 9 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100621

MEC India wins media mandate for Corvi LED
Corvi LED Pvt. Ltd was founded by Vimal Soni in 2012 with a mission to pursue efficiency and introduced the first core disruptions in LED lighting solutions and a quality guarantee across its product range
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100619

Sony Pictures pays tributes to fans in the tenth season of VIVO IPL
Launches the new VIVO IPL marketing campaign “10 saal aapke naam” on a celebratory note
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100622

Platinum Outdoor shows might of Tata Hexa
Tata Hexa becomes the first UV in India to tow a Boeing 737-800 aircraft
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100620

Mullen Lintas Delhi makes Virat bat for Gionee's 1.25crore customers
Having flooded the Indian market with its unique offerings, and further getting celebrities to endorse them, Gionee has emerged as a favourite brand of Indians
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100617

Holi-day on Monday, March 13. See you Tuesday
We'll be back on Tuesday, March 14... with all our news and analyses
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100614

Hubhopper Channel launched for content creators
No sign-up required and pre-selection of interests based on user profile
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100618

Stories on 2nd Feb '17

Achche Din for Adspends post-Budget 2017-18
A quick view from MxMIndia and Bharat Rajamani of EY India on how Arun Jaitley's Budget could help up adspends
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99137

Sanjeev Kotnala: Have your SOPs lived their life?
If you start scrutinising processes, it will not be surprising to find that many do need recalibrating, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99123

Reactions to Budget 2017-18
Reactions we received to Budget 2017 from a cross-section of the media and entertainment sector and a consulting major
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99124

RBNL strengthens leadership team for Big FM
Appoints Atul Razdan, Nidhi Gulia and Sanil Suneja as National Programming Head, National Marketing Head and Regional Business Head (Delhi) respectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99106

Siddhartha Mukherjee: Bollywood should use 'kaabil' PR machinery
The recent movie promotion faux pas should act as a wakeup call to reach out to the PR industry or PRCAI, writes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99103

MRSI sets 'Big Data' as central theme for 2017 annual seminar
Client participation has been confirmed from the likes of HUL, Nestle, Pepsico, Amway, ITC, L'Oreal, Car Dekho, Maruti, GPI, United Breweries, Marico, MTV etc
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99107

Star Sports unveils campaign promoting ICC Champions Trophy'17
The TVC triggers the same feeling of euphoria that the fans experienced when India won the ICC World Cup after a 28-year long wait
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99108

'My Bathroom' matters for Roca
Captures life moments and how bathrooms play a pivotal role in personal space
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99105

Vivo V5 Plus shows how two is better than one
The 20 MP Dual Front Camera Vivo V5 Plus has the coolest camera features to capture the #perfectselfie moment
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99041

Bank Bazaar unveils #GoPaperless campaign on the digital platform
BankBazaar marked the paperless day by handing out saplings to people as a reminder to be mindful about the paper we are using, how it affects our planet, and the alternatives available
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99042

Stories on 16th Jul '15

Is IPL the right choice for Pepsi?
The cola giant mulls not rebidding for the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League after its contract ends in 2017
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/is-ipl-the-right-choice-for-pepsi/

BTL Baatein: Gulbahar Taurani, Philips India... Powered by VISCOMM
BTL becomes very important for consumer goods because the actual experience is more important to visualise the use of a product, says Gulbahar Taurani, Director Marketing & Business Head, Domestic Appliances, Philips India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/btl-baatein-gulbahar-taurani-philips-india-powered-by-viscomm/

IAA to celebrate Silver Jubilee in Kochi with 2-day Summit
Under the overall theme of "What's Coming Next" of IAA Global, this Summit will have a sub theme of '"Crossroads: Where Change is shaping the Future Today"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/iaa-to-celebrate-silver-jubilee-in-kochi-with-2-day-summit/

Hinduja Ventures set to launch Nxt Digital under its HITS services
The announcement comes a day after the company signed a Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/hinduja-ventures-set-to-launch-nxt-digital-under-its-hits-services/

Salt Brand Solutions bags communications mandate of Sakal Media Group
The Sakal Media Group tops readership charts in Maharashtra and Goa and publishes 5 daily newspapers with 12 editions, 3 weeklies, 3 magazines in Marathi and English
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/salt-brand-solutions-bags-communications-mandate-of-sakal-media-group/

Bloomberg TV India to launch 'Deal Street'
A first-of-its kind show that provides invaluable insights into the biggest deals in private equity and VC space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/bloomberg-tv-india-to-launch-deal-street/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: Avoid divorcing your PR Agency!
Unless it is dire...instead, strengthen your relationship with it, notes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/siddhartha-mukherjee-avoid-divorcing-your-pr-agency/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: If I am asked in an interview who is my role model, what should I say? I don't want to say it's Mahatma Gandhi...
Jaisurya Das is back this week responding to questions on careers, life in general, and more!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-if-i-am-asked-in-an-interview-who-is-my-role-model-what-should-i-say-i-dont-want-to-say-its-mahatma-gandhi/

Sam Balsara to moderate panel at Media Review
Post their individual presentations there will be a panel discussion with the four luminaries to be moderated by Madison’s Sam Balsara
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sam-balsara-to-moderate-panel-at-media-review/

Brand Sanjeev Kapoor appoints Tangerine as the Retail Licensee
This marks the foray of the Brand Sanjeev Kapoor into the lifestyle houseware and kitchenware segment through brand licensing deals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/brand-sanjeev-kapoor-appoints-tangerine-as-the-retail-licensee/

Registrations for the 10th edition of Kyoorius Designyatra now open
Designyatra will culminate with the 2015 Kyoorius Design Awards night on 12th September

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/registrations-for-the-10th-edition-of-kyoorius-designyatra-now-open/

Stories on 15th Jul '15

Dark Clouds for IPL Sponsors?
All eyes on whether CSK and the Royals have new owners or are out of the tournament
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dark-clouds-for-ipl-sponsors/

Zee set to acquire Odia channel Sarthak TV
The acquisition shall be from current shareholders of Sarthak Entertainment Private Limited, subject to requisite regulatory approvals, as an all-cash deal at a consideration of maximum of Rs. 115 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/zee-set-to-acquire-odia-channel-sarthak-tv/

Sandipan Bhattacharyya joins Grey as CCO
Grey Group India has announced the appointment of Sandipan Bhattacharyya as its Chief Creative Officer effective August 1, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sandipan-bhattacharyya-joins-grey-as-cco/

Quikr unveils new brand identity
New logo reflects evolution of company's business and enhancement of users' experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/quikr-unveils-new-brand-identity/

Avian Media rejigs leadership team
Girish Balachandran appointed as Chief Strategy Officer, Neha Mehrotra and Shalmana Tendulkar as Regional Heads for Avian North & West respectively

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/avian-media-rejigs-leadership-team/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Do you have the Yellow Umbrella?

Only a person with much self-belied will carry a yellow umbrella to an interview, said Ashrafbhai in a conversation recalled by Sanjeev Kotnala

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sanjeev-kotnala-do-you-have-the-yellow-umbrella/

Epic channel introduces Twitter alarm for #Epicat10

The Twitter application was created as part of the EPIC Channel’s ongoing campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/zee-set-to-acquire-odia-channel-sarthak-tv/

Employment in India's App Economy to leap manifold by 2016

The study also uses existing data to estimate the size of India’s app economy at Rs. 1964 crores in 2016

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/employment-in-indias-app-economy-to-leap-manifold-by-2016/

Lowe Lintas Delhi wins creative mandate for flagship brands of Pernod Ricard India

As the creative partner, the agency would be handling the mandate of some of the leading brands marketed by Pernod Ricard India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/lowe-lintas-delhi-wins-creative-mandate-for-flagship-brands-of-pernod-ricard-india/

Stories on 8th Apr '15

Events & Activation grows 15% annually fm 2011-12: EY-EEMA report
Executive summary of the report that notes that the sector has grown from Rs 2,800 cr in 2011-12 to Rs 4,258 cr in 2014-15
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/events-activation-biz-grows-15-annually-fm-2011-12-ey-eema-report/

IPL teams to mop up Rs 300 crore in sponsorship deals as most brands stay committed
Media planners and industry sources say sponsorship rates have risen 10-15% over last year, when the eight teams put together made just over Rs 250 crore from sponsorship
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ipl-teams-to-mop-up-rs-300-crore-in-sponsorship-deals-as-most-brands-stay-committed/

App publishers counter undercutting ad networks
Publishers claim Indian players like InMobi, SVGMedia and VServ are known to play by the rules, but those in China, especially YeahMobi and Avazu don’t necessarily do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/app-publishers-counter-undercutting-ad-networks/

Speed is good, affirms Vodafone in new campaign
The new campaign showcases everyday moments to bring alive the benefits of a Faster Data Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/speed-is-good-affirms-vodafone-in-new-campaign/

Sanjeev Kotnala: How to max it at Goafest. A frequent GOFEST Traveller's Guide
It is Sanjeev Kotnala's 10th Goafest and here he offers handy tips to the first- and many-timers on how to max(imise) Goafest 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sanjeev-kotnala-how-to-max-it-at-goafest-a-frequent-gofest-travellers-guide/

#ThereIsAnotherWay stresses Educomp via new campaign
The campaign "#ThereIsAnotherWay" stresses on the importance of a smarter way of learning

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/thereisanotherway-stresses-educomp-via-new-campaign/

Stories on 6th Apr '15

Top 10 trends of IPL Season 8
It's that time of the year when the country's getting set for IPL fever. Here'a a trendwatch from GroupM ESP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/top-10-trends-of-ipl-season-8/

Varun Channa is MD, Mindshare Malaysia
He was Marketing Head and part of the start-up team for Danone India and also spent nearly 15 years with JWT India at its flagship Mumbai office working with Unilever and other key clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/varun-channa-is-md-mindshare-malaysia/

With World Cup viewership worse than 2011 edition, Star misses Rs 850-crore ad target
Much like the national cricket team, Star India's World Cup performance doesn’t seem to have reached the same level that it did in the 2011 outing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/with-world-cup-viewership-worse-than-2011-edition-star-misses-rs-850-crore-ad-target/

Divya Uttam joins Razorfish as Director Strategy
Razorfish India strengthens its brand and digital strategy team with the appointment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/divya-uttam-joins-razorfish-as-director-strategy/

After Six, Sony out with second sports channel - KIX
One of SONY KIX’s flagship offerings would be the Pepsi IPL, which begins from April 8 this year and will be telecast on the channel in English, Tamil & Telugu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/after-six-sony-out-with-second-sports-channel-kix/

FCB unveils 'Uncancel' for MakeMyTrip
Enables customers cancelling a trip, to reschedule it instead, at no extra cost
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/fcb-unveils-uncancel-for-makemytrip/

Jabong takes 'Be You' philosophy further with new TVCs
The TVC reiterates the idea of self-direction and freethinking, unescorted by the stringent norms of the society
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/jabong-takes-be-you-philosophy-further-with-new-tvcs/

Amith Prabhu: The Aam Aadmi Party just did business
The core AAP voter base does not care about intra-party fights as long as the party they voted for delivers on its promises which the governments has got down to do, notes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/amith-prabhu-the-aam-aadmi-party-just-did-business/

Stories on 11th Mar '15

Publicis eyes the Top 3
Nakul Chopra, the agency's CEO for South Asia, has set his eyes to be in the bigger league
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/publicis-eyes-the-top-3/

MSM makes most of IPL 'mauka', nets 9 sponsors
The morning and working hour timings of World Cup matches have made millions of sport lovers follow the action on dedicated websites, apps and social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/msm-makes-most-of-ipl-mauka-nets-9-sponsors/

Avinash Kaul appointed President of A+E Networks|TV18
The role will be in addition to his responsibility as CEO of IBN Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/avinash-kaul-appointed-president-of-ae-networkstv18/

Madison wins media mandate of Bandhan Bank
As a bank, it will have pan-India operations and meet the credit needs of different types of customers even as offering various savings products
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/madison-wins-media-mandate-of-bandhan-bank/

After Flipkart's Adiquity deal, Snapdeal eyes Komli for $300m
Online retailer Snapdeal is in advanced talks to acquire Komli Media in a deal that values the ad technology company at about $300 million, the same as when it raised funds from investors last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/after-flipkarts-adiquity-deal-snapdeal-eyes-komli-for-300m/

Grey hosts Tor Myhren & Suresh Nair on their India sojourn
Whilst Tor and Suresh see India as a powerhouse for the growth of new businesses, they believe in today’s age of business, complexities and challenges can be overcome by fostering the culture of creativity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/grey-hosts-tor-myhren-suresh-nair-on-their-india-sojourn/

Sanjeev Kotnala: The Darwinian Evoloution in Advertising
The shift toward digital is a Darwinian evolutionary moment. We can naturally expect creative expertise gyrating and focussing in it than on other mediums, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sanjeev-kotnala-the-darwinian-evoloution-in-advertising/

Fourth Dimension hikes ad rates of Puthiya Thalaimurai
Puthiya Thalaimurai is the leading news channel in Tamil Nadu, across all TGs outperforming all other news channels in the market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/fourth-dimension-hikes-ad-rates-of-puthiya-thalaimurai/

Maruti Suzuki back in Hakuhodo Percept stable
Hakuhodo beat other agencies that were involved in the pitch comprising Lowe, Capital, Dentsu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/maruti-suzuki-back-in-hakuhodo-percept-stable/

Reach taps into Posterscope's expertise for outdoor initiative
The campaign objective was derived from the brand name itself with an intent to reach out to the mass at all possible touch points

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/reach-taps-into-posterscopes-expertise-for-outdoor-initiative/

Stories on 28th May 14

Tasks for the new I&B Minister
10 things that the new information and broadcasting minister must achieve... in Mediaah!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/tasks-for-the-new-ib-minister/

Why hasn't IPL blossomed into a marquee opportunity for creative agencies?
What IPL advertising badly needs is another shot of ZooZoo-like creative by many more brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/why-hasnt-ipl-blossomed-into-a-marquee-opportunity-for-creative-agencies/

ASCI reshuffles top cadre
Alan Collaco to retire as ASCI's Secretary General; Shweta Purandare named as successor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/asci-reshuffles-top-cadre/

Jitesh Rajdeo joins Amagi Media as Director
Amagi is the leader in geo-targeted advertising enabling advertisers to optimize their ad spends effectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/jitesh-rajdeo-joins-amagi-media-as-director/

Samsung's 'Maestros Academy' receives much acclaim
The program enlisted four world-famous artisans to teach over 40 lessons and host live chat sessions where students could interact and collaborate in real-time
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/samsungs-maestros-academy-receives-much-acclaim/

Sakal group's career fair this weekend
The three-day event is is being organized jointly with the University of Mumbai and Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/sakal-groups-career-fair-this-weekend/

WeChat uses humour to attract user attention
The idea was to communicate and position WeChat as the starting point of all conversations and interactions

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/wechat-uses-humour-to-attract-user-attention/

Stories on 14th Apr '14

Meet Gautam Adani, the man who Rahul Gandhi & Arvind Kejriwal are gunning for
The Bajaj scooter-to-BMWs story of the Gujarat industrialist who is close to Narendra Modi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/meet-gautam-adani-the-man-who-rahul-gandhi-arvind-kejriwal-are-gunning-for/

Contract wins Amira Pure Foods account
The win happens close on the heels of the agency winning the Tata Docomo and Paytm accounts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/contract-wins-amira-pure-foods-account/

Amazon, Flipkart investing heavily on TV ads during IPL
The e-commerce firms are investing heavily in the current edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for buying onair advertising space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/amazon-flipkart-investing-heavily-on-tv-ads-during-ipl/

Havas wins integrated digital duties of Xolo
Havas Media Group India has won the integrated digital duties of Xolo, part of Lava International
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/havas-wins-integrated-digital-duties-of-xolo/

Anand Chandrasekaran joins Bharti Airtel as Chief Product Officer
Anand will lead product conceptualization, design and development across the B2C segment of the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/anand-chandrasekaran-joins-bharti-airtel-as-chief-product-officer/

Rahul Johri now with expanded role in Discovery APAC
Mr Johri will continue to spearhead the operations and overall growth strategy of DNAP's portfolio in the South Asian region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/rahul-johri-now-with-expanded-role-in-discovery-apac/

Blippar recreates Bhootnath Returns magic on cellphones
Blippar has powered over 200 campaigns globally and is essentially a mobile app using image recognition tech that turns physical imagery, print or products into instantaneous, interactive digital experiences
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/blippar-recreates-bhootnath-returns-magic-on-cellphones/

Amith Prabhu: On the campaign trail - so much PR to learn
Public Relations is paramount in election campaigning as there are multiple internal and external stakeholders to engage with, notes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/amith-prabhu-on-the-campaign-trail-so-much-pr-to-learn/

Reviewing the Reviews: Overall appreciation for Bhootnath Returns
The idea of a ghost standing for elections against  Dharavi goon has delicious possibilities, which, most critics felt, degenerated into preachiness, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/reviewing-the-reviews-overall-appreciation-for-bhootnath-returns/

Starsports.com shatters online cricket viewing record
The ICC World T20 final between India and Sri Lanka on starsports.com attracted a record 19.3 lakh unique individuals watching the video
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/starsports-com-shatters-online-cricket-viewing-record/

IAA discussion on whether opinion polls and media reports influence voters?
Former petroleum minister and senior BJP leader Ram Naik, veteran editor and political analyst Kumar Ketkar, Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha and Shiv Sena spokesperson Prem Shukla participated in the discussion that was moderated by Anand Rathi, Chairman, Anand Rathi Securities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/iaa-discussion-on-whether-opinion-polls-and-media-reports-influence-voters/

Times Now, Twitter partner for Election 2014
The two would be creating dual, interactive content for both viewers and followers to be a part of t he conversation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/times-now-twitter-partner-for-election-2014/

Sachin, Saurav, Salman other biggies to star in football league
The Indian Sports League aims to ignite a revolution and enable Indian football to thrive and perform at the highest level on the international stage

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/sachin-saurav-salman-other-biggies-to-star-in-football-league/

Stories on 27th May '13

Is negative publicity a positive for brands?
Given the clouds over the Indian Premier League, MxMIndia spoke to industry professionals to find out what brands can do in such a scenario
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48456

N Ram, Kuldip Nayyar & 20 others presented Press Club Mumbai RedInk Awards
20 journalists across 9 categories awarded, Satyamev Jayate presented special award
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48458

Former SC judge R V Raveendran appointed NBSA chair
Former Supreme Court judge R V Raveendran has been appointed Chairman of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48470

Taproot's new TVC for Karbonn Mobile
Taproot attempts a clutter-breaking TVC so that Karbonn's Ta-Fone stays top-of-mind
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48457

AdStrat: Fastrack: Moving on
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/?p=48454

Anil Thakraney: No effect on Brand IPL
What's the IPL minus all the high drama? After all, it is just a glorified, modern day nautanki
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48455

Reviewing the Reviews: Kinder critics give Ishkq In Paris 2 stars
Preity Zinta needs a spine of steel to survive reactions to this train-wreck of a movie, notes Deepa Gaholot
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48472

Dual feed ace nets Neo 7 sponsors for French Open
Neo's dual feed for French Open helps it get two co-presenting and five associate sponsors
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48467

Stories on 17th April

Will the name change work for MCCS?
Media analysts and experts don't think there's reason for worry as Star News, Ananda and Majha will replace 'Star' with 'ABP'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/will-the-name-change-work-for-mccs-channels/

Harish Bijoor: What's in a Name?
What does a name transition mean to companies and brands? Plenty really, writes brand expert Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/harish-bijoor-whats-in-a-name/

Now fans can own Deccan Chargers Team
This initiative will also reward the fans with discounts and freebies at more than 100 partner stores, which have partnered with Deccan Chargers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/now-fans-can-own-deccan-chargers-team/

Comment: Mediaah!: So what let to the Star-ABP split?
Differences have been simmering between the ABP and Star India groups with the latter choosing to opt since it couldn’t exert control without majority shareholding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/comment-mediaah-so-what-let-to-the-star-abp-split/

Burson-Marsteller releases list of the most influential political voices
Study finds leading voices are politicians, journalists and bloggers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/burson-marsteller-releases-list-of-the-most-influential-political-voices/

Viadeo closes $32mn fundraising round
It is one of the largest European Internet investments in the last 12 months
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/viadeo-closes-32mn-fundraising-round/

92.7 BIG FM returns with the second edition of BIG Marathi music awards
ETV Marathi and Star Majha come on board as telecast and news partners respectively
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/92-7-big-fm-returns-with-the-second-edition-of-big-marathi-music-awards/

The Anchor: 6 things to keep in mind while looking for discounts online
we can't ignore the fact that online shopping gives us more discounts and privileges to get the right products into our homes, even without stepping out of our doors says Rama Jamili
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-6-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-looking-for-discounts-online/

Debrief: Flipkart: Clever and entertaining
Good stuff. The ad will appeal to the non net savvy folks too, and this could result in a huge boost in sales for Flipkart
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/debrief-flipkart-clever-and-entertaining/

[MJR] Mamata's antics dominate the news
In Freaking News, which will now appear every Tuesday and Friday, 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/2012/04/mjr-mamatas-antics-dominate-the-news/