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 25th Sep '17

Priti Murthy from Maxus to join OMD India as CEO

Her appointment is effective October 2017 and she will report to Torie Henderson, CEO, Omnicom Media Group, SEA & India. Read more

Indrani Sen: Celebrating with Print

Yesterday's Times of India, Delhi edition had 100+ pages including 45 full-page commercial ads, notes Indrani Sen. Read more

Bloomberg|Quint begins live streaming facility across its digital assets

Bloomberg|Quint's digital streaming service will include comprehensive live programming on a daily basis. Read more

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Dentsu highlights promising features of TVS Jupiter Classic in new TVC

The film features brand evangelist Amitabh Bachchan. Read more

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Swaraj appeals to the farmer community with latest film

The communication embodies how Swaraj has been nurturing relationships since 1974. Read more

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Kopiko rolls out exciting offer promoting the candy brand

Consumers stand a chance to win Xiaomi Smart phones every hour, a Pulsar bike every day and a Maruti Swift car every week. Read more

Stories on 27th Mar '17

Maxus wins ITC from Madison
The GroupM agency lost the Rs 250 Titan account to Madison in Feb, but this is a big win
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101250

Indrani Sen: FICCI-KPMG Report 2017: Scripting the Digital Decade
it will not be surprising if we find that the size of digital advertising revenue equalises the print advertising revenue even before 2021, writes Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101205

McCann wins big at Adfest, bags sole Grande for Nescafe
McCann India bagged a Grande for its entry Dead Hours by Nescafe in the Promo Lotus category
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101264

Taproot Dentsu wins sole integrated gold lotus at Adfest for Adidas
Taproot also wins two bronzes for both their Adidas films
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101223

Amitabh Kant, Chandrasekhar Radhakrishna, Harish Bhat, Nadia Chauhan & RS Sodhi to be felicitated at Goafest
They will be felicitated with the 'Champions of Excellence' award at Goafest on April 7
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101269

YouTube 'watchtime' leapfrogs, fourth edition of Brandcast held
Watch time in India has grown 400 per cent year on year and 80 per cent of watch time in India comes from mobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101212

Vodafone elaborates on benefits of SuperNet 4G in latest campaign
Vodafone's latest campaign brings alive benefits of this data strong network through everyday life moments
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101220

Infectious executes for Tasty Treat with Tigmanshu Dhulia
The film has been directed by famous Bollywood director, Tigmanshu Dhulia
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101221

UPL announces Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year awards
The award will recognise talent across 14 categories with 72 nominations
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101217

Health Ministry seeks to eradicate TB through #IndiavsTB
The campaign theme #IndiavsTBsymbolises India's fight against TB and "TB Harega, DeshJeetega" is the tagline of the campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101219

WNS launches business intelligence analytics platform Brandttitude
BrandttitudeTM enables clients to carry out exploratory data analysis, perform predictive modeling and generate self-service analytics
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101216

Dentsu Webchutney discovers novel way to discover resumes
Digital agency decides to #PauseTheResume
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=101218

Stories on 20th Feb '17

What is the real size of Indian Ad Industry?
Will the AdEx in 2017 be Rs 61204 cr as per GroupM or Rs 56,152 cr as per Madison & did we cross the Rs 50,000 cr mark in 2016, asks Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99874

Jaideep Shergill: The science of deduction...
There is a massive opportunity to use strategic communications, data and insights in the area of litigation in India, writes Jaideep Shergill
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99860

The Advertising Club unveils "#MADEOFABBY" ad campaign
The campaign celebrates all iconic brands and campaigns that have been impacted by this industry benchmark award
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99844

Tanishq launches Rivaah for the Indian bride
The brand's latest wedding film captures the special bond between a father and his daughter
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99839

BTVi associates with Mumbai First for the #Vote4Mumbai initiative
Supported by the State Election Commission, a first of its kind and biggest initiative to galvanize voters across Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99840

Media Moments begins 2017 with a new look
A hybrid group of creative minds with a common love for intelligent, consumer-centric communications, the Media Moments team brings brands and consumers together with innovative ideas
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99841

Lokmat Media ropes in Ayaz Memon as Editorial Advisor, Sports
His expertise and background in sports journalism becomes the starting point as Lokmat aims to bring its readers high quality sports reportage, analyses and opinion columns from established sportspersons
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99845

Stories on 13th Sep '16

'ASCI decisions are not taken by the Board'

A quick chat with Advertising Standards Council of India chairman Srinivasan K Swamy, done minutes after he was unanimously elected (+Video). Read more

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Indrani Sen: Geo-targeted TV Advertising

Amagi is expecting 20 per cent of advertising by SMEs to be routed through Amagi Mix within the next three years, notes Indrani Sen. Read more

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Mint moves from Berliner to broadsheet, launches new campaign

The change of format of course means a slight increased in editorial content as also a friendlier size for advertisers. Read more

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Kantar unveils new corporate identity & management structure

Millward Brown, IMRB, and TNS will now become Kantar Millward Brown, Kantar IMRB, and Kantar TNS respectively. Read more

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Publicis Ambience unveils brand campaign for UrbanClap

Fortifies its image among consumers, highlights its highly credible customer service in the TVC. Read more

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LinEngage & Birla White team up to pay respect to Lord Ganesha

Together, the two have created 'BW Ganapati' - an Android app that works using augmented reality. Read more

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Concept PR bags multiple new biz wins

The consultancy has signed new clients like Bangalore-based Happay, abusiness expense management solution company, and Book My Time among others. Read more

Stories on 4th Jan '16

16 buzzwords that will trend in A&M in 2016
Here's a look at what will trend in the world of advertising and marketing in 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/16-buzzwords-that-will-trend-in-am-in-2016/

Indrani Sen: A New Year's wish for an Indian Chapter of the Internet Society
The leaders of our marketing, advertising and media industries can contribute positively to the forming of Internet Regulations by forming an Indian Chapter of the Internet Society, which does not have a strong presence in India though it has an APAC Bureau, writes Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/16-buzzwords-that-will-trend-in-am-in-2016/

Rohit Ohri takes charge at FCB Ulka
The former Dentsu India chief is now Group Chairman and CEO at FCB Ulka
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/rohit-ohri-takes-charge-at-fcb-ulka/

Anita Bose joins Madison Media Plus as COO
Anita Bose will head Madison Media's Delhi office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/anita-bose-joins-madison-media-plus-as-coo/

Amith Prabhu: 16 people to watch out in 2016 in Indian Public Relations
Amith Prabhu lists the professionals to watch out for in the year ahead.., all achievers in their own right
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/amith-prabhu-16-people-to-watch-out-in-2016-in-indian-public-relations/

RAM Ratings for Week 51 - Dec 13-19, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 51 of 2015... that's December 13-19, 2015

http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/ram-ratings-for-week-51-dec-13-19-2015/

Stories on 30 Nov '15

Eight takeaways from AdAsia 2015
Veteran adperson Ramesh Narayan on the takeaways from AdAsia 2015 that was held in Taipei last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/eight-takeaways-from-adasia-2015/

Indrani Sen: Outreaching by Outdoor: From Static to Interactive
Outdoor industry leaders need to resolve many issues before visualising a roadmap for evolving towards the digital future, writes Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/indrani-sen-outreaching-by-outdoor-from-static-to-interactive/

Havas powers FX India's Doctor Who celebrations
Every year, The Doctor's birthday is celebrated as TARDIS Day named after his Time Machine/Spacecraft and is one of the biggest events of the year for every Whovian
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/havas-powers-fx-indias-doctor-who-celebrations/

RAM Ratings for Week 46 Nov 8-14, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 46 of 2015... that's November 8-14, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ram-ratings-for-week-46-nov-8-14-2015/

Mumbai edition of The Hindu takes off
The Mumbai edition will add to 40 editions of The Hindu that are already published from 17 major Indian cities across India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/mumbai-edition-of-the-hindu-takes-off/

Amith Prabhu: A perspective on PR awards
While I give credit to Anurag Batra for instituting these awards in 2010 and bringing up the 6th edition in style, it was sad to several stalwarts missing, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/amith-prabhu-a-perspective-on-pr-awards/

Genesis BM wins ICCO Award for Ashok Univ
The award won the Best Consumer Campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/genesis-bm-wins-icco-award-for-ashok-univ/

Stories on 12th Oct '15

Gearing up for the Big Sales
Etailers like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Pepperfry and others have geared up ahead of festive season and the big sales this week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/gearing-up-for-the-big-sales/

Kuch Meetha Ho Jai for Carat India as Mondelez comes calling
The mandate, which includes traditional and digital media, in the region of Rs 500 crore, making it a big catch for Carat India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/kuch-meetha-ho-jai-for-carat-india-as-mondelez-comes-calling/

IAA gets set for maiden IndIAA Awards and 'Conversations' with Subhash Chandra
The theme of Dr Subhash Chandra's discussion will be 'News Neutrality'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/iaa-gets-set-for-maiden-indiaa-awards-and-conversations-with-subhash-chandra/

Pepsi has no plans to change IPL sponsorship contract
PepsiCo has asserted that it's not seeking to renegotiate the terms of its contract for title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/pepsi-has-no-plans-to-change-ipl-sponsorship-contract-2/

MediaSENse by Indrani Sen: To cap it all
The  I&B Ministry and TRAI should consider the scope of adopting the Australian model with variable options across different time bands including additional allowance during Central and State elections, writes Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/mediasense-by-indrani-sen-to-cap-it-all/

BARC Data for Week 39 (Sept 26-Oct 2, 2015)
Here's BARC data for Week 39 (Sept 26-Oct 2, 2015)... for the GECs and the rest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/barc-data-for-week-39-sept-26-oct-2-2015%e2%80%8b/

Amith Prabhu: The Pirate's Manifesto
I hope each of us will be embrace it with passion and make it our individual war cry and code, writes Amith Prabhu on a manifesto for communications professionals

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/amith-prabhu-the-pirates-manifesto/