Stories on 26th Dec '12

Indo-Pak series: Another historic thrash-a-thon?
Will the India-Pakistan cricket series live up to expectations? Or will advertisers and punters be disappointed? MxMIndia asks industrywallahs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/indo-pak-series-another-historic-thrash-a-thon/

Anger Management, a big deal for Comedy Central
Ferzad Palia, Senior VP and GM - English Entertainment, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd talks to MxMIndia about Comedy Central's acquisition of Charlie Sheen starrer sitcom Anger Management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anger-management-a-big-deal-for-comedy-central/


Jaldi 5 with Asheesh Chatterjee: FM will grow five times
Asheesh Chatterjee, CFO, 92.7 Big FM is positive about Phase III of FM radio licensing and the new spectrum being freed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anger-management-a-big-deal-for-comedy-central/


Madison Media appoints Amit Duggal as Director Digital
Madison Media has announced the appointment of Amit Duggal as Digital Director to head its Delhi and Kolkata Digital business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/madison-media-appoints-amit-duggal-as-director-digital/


Hathway appoints Jagdish Kumar as MD and CEO
K. Jayaraman has been elevated to the post of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from December 21, 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hathway-appoints-jagdish-kumar-as-md-and-ceo/

Ranjona Banerji: Big Brother I&B
It's hardly the government's problem that TV channels sometimes display signs of immaturity or that coverage can get skewed or events magnified, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-big-brother-ib/

Debrief: Domino's: Pizza hai ya truth serum?
The 'truth serum' approach may work for a laboured seven-course Indian meal, but it doesn't for a fast food item
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-dominos-pizza-hai-ya-truth-serum/

The Anchor: 8 gifts that the Indian media sector could do with from Santa Claus
It was Christmas yesterday, and A N Chorrea brings you a list of gifts that the various media sectors (not including advertising) could do with from Santa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/8-gifts-that-indian-media-sectors-could-do-with-from-santa/

CNBC Awaaz honours industry best at Real Estate Awards
CNBC Awaaz in association with RR Kabel hosted the 'Real Estate Awards 2012' to recognize commendable merit of visionaries and professionals from the industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/cnbc-awaaz-honours-industry-best-at-real-estate-awards/

Stories on 26th Nov '12

MxM Mondays: Is India ready for cross-pollination between varying media functions?
Is the ground fertile in India, just as it happened in the US where a PR honcho was handed over charge of a creative ad network?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/mxm-mondays-is-india-ready-for-cross-pollination-between-varying-media-functions/

Effies 2012 judging reaches last leg, shortlist announced
The judging process for Effies 2012 is nearing completion as the shortlist has been announced by the Advertising Club
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/effies-20102-judging-reaches-last-leg-shortlist-announced/

Rahul Johri is 'Media Professional of the Year' at World Brand Congress
Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President & General Manager - South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has been awarded the prestigious "Media Professional of the Year" award at the Global Awards for Brand Excellence 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/rahul-johri-is-media-professional-of-the-year-at-world-brand-congress/

Gucci committed to spend 'significant' money in India: Patrizio Di Marco
Italian fashion house Gucci is committed to making "significant" investments in India, says its president Patrizio Di Marco
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/gucci-committed-to-spend-significant-money-in-india-patrizio-di-marco/

Jaldi 5 with Apurva Purohit: 'Great networking with fantastic women'
Apurva Purohit, CEO, Radio City 91.1 FM explains the rationale between 'Women at Work', Radio City's networking initiative for working women
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-apurva-purohit-great-networking-with-fantastic-women/

Amitabh Srivastava is South Asia head of Assoc for Intnl Broadcasting
Mr Srivastava will oversee the growth of AIB's membership in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/amitabh-srivastava-is-south-asia-head-of-assoc-for-intnl-broadcasting/

Highway On My Plate returns with 'Coast to Coast'
Hosts Rocky and Mayur explore the Indian coastline's food, in the new edition of Highway On My Plate on NDTV Good Times
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/highway-on-my-plate-returns-with-coast-to-coast/

Chennai Live 104.8 FM to launch Vodafone Voice of Chennai
The radio show aims to give voice to people of Chennai who can discuss their problems and air their views
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/chennai-live-104-8-fm-to-launch-vodafone-voice-of-chennai/

The Anchor: 5 challenges that PR in India still grapples with
PR is coming into its own in India, and as the industry evolves, PR practitioners are faced with a number of issues. Vivek Rana takes a look
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-5-challenges-that-pr-in-india-still-grapples-with/

Anil Thakraney: Ad world needs a Yash Chopra
Even if the ads had boring scripts, which in fact most do (thanks to risk-averse clients), someone like Chopra would have made them look pretty
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/anil-thakraney-ad-world-needs-a-yash-chopra/