Stories on 16th Sep '15

AGGGR-odrej!
After decades of being a conservative player, Godrej has become more aggressive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/agggr-odrej/

Akshay Mathur appointed Senior VP of Komli Media
He was most recently the Senior Director of Sales at Komli Media, leading up to Komli’s merger with SVG Media last month
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/akshay-mathur-appointed-senior-vp-of-komli-media/

Sanjeev Kotnala: CSR: the marketing tool to leverage internal force with a brand synergistic act
CSR idea should be one of the core elements of the organisation, that no incoming CMO can change it easily like they do with the brand, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/sanjeev-kotnala-csr-the-marketing-tool-to-leverage-internal-force-with-a-brand-synergistic-act/

Razorfish India appoints Dinesh Swamy as Senior CD
A digital player, over the last 15 years, Swamy has embraced the organic nature of interactive creativity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/razorfish-india-appoints-dinesh-swamy-as-senior-cd/

Polycab sticks to 'Connection Zindagi Ka' proposition in new campaign
The campaign establishes connect with the consumers and presents a modern brand image for Polycab which helps to build a cohesive brand recall amongst the masses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/polycab-sticks-to-connection-zindagi-ka-proposition-in-new-campaign/

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 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 1st Nov 14

This Dassera, Burn the Ravana Within
On the occasion of Dassera which will be celebrated on Friday, Oct 3, Sanjeev Kotnala lists the 10 Evils in Media, Communication & Marketing that must be banished
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/this-dassera-burn-the-ravana-within/

Unilever COO Harish Manwani to retire on Dec 31
Harish Manwani, currently Chief Operating Officer, Unilever, will retire from Unilever on December 31, 2014, after more than 38 years of service with the FMCG giant
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/unilever-coo-harish-manwani-to-retired-on-dec-31/

Industry experts vow trade at E4M Conclave
Presenting nuggets from the exchange4media Conclave that we caught off the event's live webcast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/industry-experts-vow-trade-at-e4m-conclave/

Komli unveils CRM Remarketing Platform - RevX
Next generation platform integrates CRM data in addition to website and mobile app traffic for personalized cross-channel campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/komli-unveils-crm-remarketing-platform-revx/

Nickelodeon takes the licensing route for Motu Patlu
Viacom18 Consumer Products signs another exciting promotional licensing deal this year after SpongeBob SquarePants with Domino's
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/nickelodeon-takes-the-licensing-route-for-motu-patlu/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Family - Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-family-vikram-sakhuja-and-mayank-shah/

Stories on 1st Oct 14

This Dassera, Burn the Ravana Within
On the occasion of Dassera which will be celebrated on Friday, Oct 3, Sanjeev Kotnala lists the 10 Evils in Media, Communication & Marketing that must be banished
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67297

Unilever COO Harish Manwani to retire on Dec 31
Harish Manwani, currently Chief Operating Officer, Unilever, will retire from Unilever on December 31, 2014, after more than 38 years of service with the FMCG giant
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67316

Industry experts vow trade at E4M Conclave
Presenting nuggets from the exchange4media Conclave that we caught off the event's live webcast
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67302

Komli unveils CRM Remarketing Platform - RevX
Next generation platform integrates CRM data in addition to website and mobile app traffic for personalized cross-channel campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67287

Nickelodeon takes the licensing route for Motu Patlu
Viacom18 Consumer Products signs another exciting promotional licensing deal this year after SpongeBob SquarePants with Domino's
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67286

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Family - Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Vikram Sakhuja and Mayank Shah
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=67288

Stories on 1st March

Zee aims to Ditto its DTH success story
Ditto TV is India's first Over-The-Top TV distribution platform offering live TV & on-demand content on mobile and traditional devices
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/zee-to-ditto-its-dth-success-story/


Will Coke's 200ml pack price cut cannibalise Thums Up?
Coca-Cola surprised pundits when it dropped the price for the 200 ml returnable glass bottle by Rs2 to Rs8
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/will-cokes-200ml-pack-price-cut-cannibalise-thums-up/


LMG wins Henkel India media buying duties
The media buying for Jyothy Laboratories is handled by Lintas Media Group as well. Put together, the account is estimated to be around Rs150 crores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/lmg-wins-henkel-india-media-buying-duties/


Is the Bhaskar group exiting DNA?
Is the Dainik Bhaskar group selling its stake to Zee? A BusinessWorld report says it is
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/is-the-bhaskar-group-exiting-dna/


Peter Mukerjea: Why James Murdoch must move to India
In Media Mullings, Peter Mukerjea is happy that JRM has stepped down and wants him to shift base to India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/peter-mukerjea-why-james-murdoch-must-move-to-india/


HomeShop18 unveils online bookstore
The online store has over 10 million titles across a wide range of book categories, including hard-to-find international titles.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/homeshop18-unveils-online-bookstore/


[MJR] Litfests: Boon or bane for Indian book market?
These literary melas provide yet another celebrity event to fill the pages of our newspapers. They are also a tonic for our increasingly jaded elite.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/litfests-boon-or-bane-for-indian-book-market/


[MJR] Famous Grouse: High-pitched hysteria on the box
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mjr-famous-grouse-high-pitched-hysteria-on-the-box/


[PR Channel] Indian PR industry - gearing up to absorb new opportunities
Long after carving out its own niche, the Indian PR industry must now redefine its horizons, says Valerie Pinto.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pr-channel-indian-pr-industry-gearing-up-to-absorb-new-opportunities/


Komli Media acquires Singapore-based online advertising network Admax
With this buyout, Komli intends to expand its reach in South East Asia, which Komli's CEO, Prashant Mehta termed as a billion-dollar opportunity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/komli-media-acquires-singapore-based-online-advertising-network-admax/


Zee 24 Taas Ananya Sanman 2011 honours Maharashtra heroes
The channel has taken the initiative to felicitate ‘real’ heroes who make a difference through their daily life and work
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/zee-24-taas-ananya-sanman-2011-honours-maharashtra-heroes/


Red Digital creates the second successful TweetMob for Mirinda
PagalPanti appeared in the list of topics breaking globally
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/red-digital-creates-the-second-successful-tweetmob-for-mirinda/


ICICI Prudential Life launches mobile-specific website
The site allows online premium payment, provides fund value, statements and information on claims
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/icici-prudential-life-launches-mobile-specific-website/


Airtel voted India's 'buzziest' brand
The seventh edition of 'India's Buzziest Brands', a public polling initiative hosted by www.afaqs.com, ranks Airtel as the number one brand across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/airtel-voted-indias-buzziest-brand/


BIGFlix to rev up online movie streaming
The digital entertainment division of Reliance Group has tied up with Unisys Infosolutions for online streaming of over 200 full-length feature films and music videos on BIGFlix.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/bigflix-to-rev-up-online-movie-streaming/


5 reasons why March is an unforgettable month
A N Chorrea list why every March is unforgettable and the one this year more so
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-march-is-an-unforgettable-month/


Debrief: Mahindra Xylo: Er, what just happened?
A car wash centre that overhauls the entire car? It’s neither interesting nor funny. In fact, it suggests to you that the makeover is totally superficial. And the editing is so sloppy, everything simply flies by
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/debrief-mahindra-xylo-er-what-just-happened/

Stories on 24th January

Why the PR industry needs some PR
MSLGroup's white paper on the Indian PR industry underlines potentially growth-limiting challenges the trade faces
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/why-the-pr-industry-needs-some-pr/

3 Executive Directors quit in 1.5 years... all well at Hindustan Unilever?
What ails HUL? Strategic changes by CEO Paul Polman 'upset' Indian executives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/3-exec-directors-quit-in-1-5-years-all-well-at-hindustan-unilever/

Komli Media launches Komli Labs to research digital advtg (and hence offer innovations)
Komli Labs will be primarily focused on driving innovation in digital advertising through applied research and big data analytics
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/komli-media-launches-komli-labs-srinivasan-h-sengamedu-to-lead-the-team/

Full-service mobile offering for Mindshare India
Mindshare cashes in on early strengths, firms up Mobile Marketing agenda for India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/full-service-mobile-offering-for-mindshare-india/

Walt Disney India MD Mahesh Samat resigns
Walt Disney India managing director Mahesh Samat resigns as his company is in the process of buying out UTV
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/walt-disney-india-md-mahesh-samat-resigns/

Venkat Mallik to head Tribal DDB & RAPP in India
With his background in advertising, brand marketing, Data & Digital communication, Venkat Mallik brings a unique combination of skills needed to build Tribal DDB, as well as RAPP, feels Madhukar Kamath
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/venkat-mallik-to-head-tribal-ddb-rapp-in-india/

Suresh Mohankumar is National Planning Head @ Dentsu
Suresh has the right combination of passion, talent and commitment to partner our creative and account management teams to take our creative product to the next level, says Rohit Ohri, Executive Chairman, DentsuIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/suresh-mohankumar-is-national-planning-head-dentsu/

Vivek Malhotra joins TV Today as VP - Marketing
Mr Malhotra will be responsible for developing the brand and communication strategy for leading media brands under TVTN
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/vivek-malhotra-moves-to-tv-today-as-head-of-marketing-research/

Swati Mohan is VP - Prog & Ops for Fox, NGC India
Ms Mohan will be responsible for programming and operations for the bouquet of channels under the company in India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/swati-mohan-is-vp-programming-ops-for-fox-ngc-india/

Social Wavelength wins 2 Biggies at WAT Awards, 2012
Mr. Sanjay Mehta and Mr Hareesh Tibrewala, co-founders of Social Wavelength, were awarded 'Social Media Entrepreneurs Of The Year 2012'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/social-wavelength-wins-2-biggies-at-wat-awards-2012/

What's-On-India launchesTV streetmaps
The maps will be used to monitor TV channel distribution and connectivity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/whats-on-india-launchestv-streetmaps/

Singham voted as the Best Film of 2011: Ormax Media
The ranking of the top 10 favourite Bollywood films of 2011 was derived basis the ‘Word of Mouth’ (WOM) score of the film, using data collected through consumer research throughout the year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/singham-voted-as-the-best-film-of-2011-ormax-media/

92.7 BIG FM presents BIG Music Parade this Republic Day
The parade has been conceptualized as an acoustic reminder for the audiences of the extravagant floats and pageantry which are displayed each year in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/92-7-big-fm-presents-big-music-parade-this-republic-day/

Future Media takes its partnership with banks to regional level for 'Sabse Saste 5 Din'
UCO Bank is the Banking Partner forMaharashtraand Madhya Pradesh, Dena Bank would be the partner forGujaratand Rajasthan and Corporation Bank for Karnataka
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/future-media-takes-its-partnership-with-banks-to-regional-level-for-sabse-saste-5-din/

6 reasons why wall graffiti advertising attracts brands
The simplest medium is often the most effective – and right under our noses, writes Mihir Mody.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-6-reasons-why-wall-graffiti-advertising-attracts-brands/

Debrief: Titan Raga: Great attitude
Katrina looks glam and the situation is endearing. Mother and daughter living it up together warms the heart. Simple idea, zippy execution.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/debrief-titan-raga-great-attitude/

Some clarity on Rushdie, please!
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/some-clarity-on-rushdie-please/