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 27th Aug '15

BARC-TAM deal: Win-win for all
The deal between the two television audience measurement firms is a gamechanging one - for the industry and for themselves
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/barc-tam-deal-win-win-for-all/

BARC-TAM: Did the industry kill TAM?
Questions, questions: So TAM was made to exit, be it the politics of the industry or simply apathy? While it was set up by a joint industry body, how much did they monitor and guide TAM? Was there enough clarity, the way it is today? Did the politics between the stakeholders see TAM in?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/barc-tam-did-the-industry-kill-tam/

BARC-TAM: We told you so! MxM broke the story...
The links to the two stories published by MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/barc-tam-we-told-you-so-mxm-broke-the-story/

Flashed yesterday: BARC to turn sole TV aud measurement co with TAM meters in tow
BARC India and TAM India will form a meter management company to supply raw data to BARC India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/barc-gobbles-up-tam-audience-measurement-boxes-to-grow-to-34k/

Komli Media sells India business to Gurgaon-based SVG Media
Under the terms of the deal, Komli India will function independently alongside the existing businesses of SVG Media - Tyroo Technologies, DGM and SeventyNine
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/komli-media-sells-india-business-to-gurgaon-based-svg-media/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: What Biking taught me about Brand Communication Management
And how he tried to explore the learnings from biking and use them for Brand Communication Management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/siddhartha-mukherjee-what-biking-taught-me-about-brand-communication-management/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: My friends are dissuading me but is it okay to tie a Rakhi to my boss?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds ot reader queries on career and personal issues

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-my-friends-are-dissuading-me-but-is-it-okay-to-tie-a-rakhi-to-my-boss/

Stories on 24th Jan '14

Ready for a ratings-dark year?
While content and marketing teams may still survive it, the real problem will be for media planners and buyers, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ready-for-a-ratings-dark-year/

Arun Sharma returns to IPG Mediabrands after 10yrs at Airtel
Senior marketer and until recently head of the media vertical at all business units of Bharti Airtel, Arun Sharma has moved to IPG Mediabrands as Vice President
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/arun-sharma-returns-to-ipg-mediabrands-after-10yrs-at-airtel/

Maxus elevates Sanchayeeta Verma to Managing Partner
Maxus announced the elevation of Sanchayeeta Verma as Managing Partner, Maxus South India & South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/maxus-elevates-sanchayeeta-verma-to-managing-partner/

Zee Media launches ‘Zeegnition’ in multiple media with Adil Darukhanawala
Zeenigition will appear in dna newspaper as well as on the Web and on the various Zee Media Corp news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/zee-media-launches-%E2%80%98zeegnition%E2%80%99-in-multiple-media-with-adil-darukhanawala/

Ranjona Banerji: So why did Times make a front-page statement?
The worst that The Times of India has been accused of is not patronage of a political party. The worst has to do with Medianet and private treaties, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ranjona-banerji-so-why-did-times-make-a-front-page-statement/

Prathap Suthan: 8 fun ideas for Republic Day without being unpatriotic [Recall]
Love for the land should be much more than just standing ramrod straight when the national anthem plays. Loosen up people, says Prathap Suthan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/8-fun-ideas-for-republic-day-without-being-unpatriotic/

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 20th Jan '14

Lowe Lintas, HUL win big at Effie 2013
Lowe Lintas doesn't allow Ogilvy fifth consecutive 'Agency of the Year' title by 35 points as Hindustan Lever gets past Cadbury by 50 points + Quick chats with Hemant Bakshi of HUL and R Balki of Lowe Lintas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/lowe-lintas-hul-win-big-at-effie-2013/

Cadbury misses a hat-trick as Ogilvy misses 5th consecutive crown + Effies 2013 Tally tables
From 2009 onwards, Ogilvy has been Agency of the Year. But the Client of the Year title has moved around a bit - in 2009, Vodafone, in 2010 to Tata Teleservices and in 2011 and 2012 to Cadbury
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/cadbury-misses-a-hat-trick-as-ogilvy-misses-fifth-consecutive-crown-effies-2013-tally-tables/

As time ticks on measurement guidelines, will TAM take MIB to court?
The industry grapevine suggests that TAM will take the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to court on the deadline of the measurement guidelines
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/as-time-ticks-on-measurement-guidelines-will-tam-take-mib-to-court/

Starcom wins media duties for Jindal Panther TMT Rebars
The media mandate for Jindal Panther TMT Rebars is worth Rs 15 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/starcom-wins-media-duties-for-jindal-panther-tmt-rebars/

Amith Prabhu: Time to protect our profession from quacks
The profession that helps build and protect reputations has nothing to protect its reputation. Is there a way out of this situation before it is too late, asks Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/amith-prabhu-time-to-protect-our-profession-from-quacks/

Stories on 28th Aug

Where have all the Account Planners gone?
The availability of authentic planners in advertising seems to be the subject of many a conversation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/where-have-all-the-account-planners-gone/

TRAI sticks to 12-minute ad regulation in fresh draft, seeks feedback
The status is unchanged for news and sports channels who were most opposed to the regulation. There is a restriction on the use of the lower part of the screen to carry captions - static or moving alongside
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/trai-sticks-to-12-minute-ad-regulation-in-fresh-draft-seeks-feedback/

NDTV-TAM war impact may be seen in print if Nielsen is appointed IRS research vendor
The controversy and litigation over television viewership measurement may lead to question marks being raised on the final selection of the vendor for the unified print readership study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-tam-war-impact-may-be-seen-in-print-if-nielsen-is-appointed-irs-research-vendor/

NDTV, WPP trade statements yet again
The war of words between NDTV and WPP entered its second week with statements from both being sent out to the media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-wpp-trade-statements-yet-again/

Suresh Balakrishna now also CEO of Lintas Outdoor
BPN boss Suresh Balakrishna to take additional charge of Lintas Outdoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/suresh-balakrishna-now-also-ceo-of-lintas-outdoor/

Digital, the efficient earner: B N Chandrakanth, Theorem
Digital offers the most cost-effective way of communicating or advertising, says Chandrakanth B N, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Theorem India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/interview-digital-the-efficient-earner/

Citizen signs Kevin Pietersen as brand ambassador
Kevin Pietersen, the South-African born English cricketer, will be the ambassador for Citizen watches. He presently plays for England, Surrey and the Delhi Daredevils
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/citizen-signs-kevin-pietersen-as-brand-ambassador/

The Anchor: Carlton D'Silva on 5 reasons why marketers must take digital seriously
To be in tune with the changing milieu it has become imperative for a brand to be present in the digital medium
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-carlton-dsilva-on-5-reasons-why-marketers-must-take-digital-seriously/

Debrief: Godrej Security: Good use of humour
Godrej Security Solutions continues with the humour approach, and that, when done well, always works for a serious product category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/debrief-godrej-security-good-use-of-humour/

Ranjona Banerji: Confusion over CAG continues
The confusion over the CAG report remains and neither TV nor print has managed to adequately explain the various issues, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-confusion-over-cag-continues/

Stories on 1st Aug

Time for BARC to take off, else...
With NDTV taking TAM and its principals to court, the government could well step in to policeTV measurement
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/time-for-barc-to-take-off-else/

By Invitation | Atul Phadnis: Industry must not duck core issues on measurement
MxMIndia invited Atul Phadnis, CEO, Whats-On-India to write a Guest Column given the issues the litigation has thrown up. Mr Phadnis has been associated with all aspects of the measurement process - as a media planner, employee of TAM, a broadcaster and now a technocrat
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/by-invitation-atul-phadnis-industry-must-not-duck-core-issues/

Trade shocked as NDTV sues Nielsen, Kantar, TAM & others
NDTV has filed a suit in the New York State Supreme Court seeking damages of around $1.4 billion for negligence and fraud and hundreds of millions more for interference and breach of fiduciary duty
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/trade-shocked-as-ndtv-sues-nielsen-kantar-tam-others/

Too many people taking undue advantage of TAM, says NDTV's Vikram Chandra [from our archives]
NDTV's Vikram Chandra on ratings, skewed and otherwise, and why we should trust the GFK-Mode survey
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/tam-is-inadequate/

Arvind Sharma elected AAAI President for 2012-13
MG Parameswaran has been elected as the Vice President. Nagesh Alai, the outgoing President will be the ex-officio member of the new Executive Committee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/arvind-sharma-elected-aaai-president-for-2012-13/

Timmy Kandhari quits PwC India, Smita Jha to take over
After a 15-year association with PwCIndia, executive director and leader, Hospitality and Leisure, Timmy S Kandhari has decided to move on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/timmy-kandhari-quits-pwc-india-smita-jha-to-take-over/

Arvind eyes Debenhams, Next's businesses; to take over brand rights, stores from Planet Retail
Arvind's wholly owned subsidiary Arvind Lifestyle Brands is holding advanced talks to buy a large portfolio of retail assets, including Nautica stores, from Planet Retail
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/arvind-eyes-debenhams-nexts-businesses-to-take-over-brand-rights-stores-from-planet-retail/

GullakMaster to launch in August
The venture is being spearheaded by Abhishek Dadoo who explained it as 'intelligence on SMS'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/gullakmaster-to-launch-in-august/

Lowe Lintas bags Amrutanjan mandate
This development is the result of a multi-agency pitch that was initiated in Chennai around the first week of April
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/lowe-lintas-bags-amrutanjan-mandate/

InMobi acquires Metaflow Solutions
To expand its portfolio of offerings for mobile app developers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/inmobi-acquires-metaflow-solutions/

After 1.5lakh+ views, Agnee's 'reveal yourself' video is unmuted for launch of B'lue!
Team Scarecrow jammed with Agnee to draft the lyrics and roped in a technology partner to design this one-of-its-kind app
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/after-1-5lakh-views-agnees-reveal-yourself-video-is-unmuted-for-launch-of-blue/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why mobile advtg has a gr8 future
Mobile advertising in current scenario remains a part of overall digital mix, rather than a standalone platform and therefore advertising spend is limited by overall media budget mix, says Sunny Nagpal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-mobile-advtg-has-a-bright-future/

Anil Thakraney: Crime instigating journos need to be punished
Loss of broadcast license for the channel. Jail term for the staff members found guilty. There is no other option
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/anil-thakraney-crime-instigating-journos-need-to-be-punished/