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Monday, 3 October 2016

Stories on 3rd Oct '16

10 Takeaways from Kyoorius Designyatra 2016

Naresh Gupta wonders why mainline advertising agencies do not attend the yatra in larger numbers as he lists his 10 key takeaways from KDY 2016. Read more

Kahani Designworks and Ek Type win Black Elephant at Kyoorius Design Awards

Mumbai-based Kahani Designworks and Ek Type were the Black Elephant winners for their campaigns for The State of Architecture and Baloo respectively. Read more

JWT wins mandate for Gowardhan Ghee & Go Cheese

JWT won this account on the back of high quality strategic and creative presentation. Read more

Times Network awarded Porter Prize for outstanding contribution to business

The 'Creating Distinctive Value' award honoured Times Network International Business for their outstanding performance in the industry. Read more

It's official. Sakal Media Group appoints Pradeep Dwivedi as CEO

Dwivedi will take charge of print dailies, magazines, television, digital business as well as on-ground activations and innovative media solutions businesses.Read more

Flipkart announces its biggest integrated brand communication campaign

As opposed to The Big Billion Days 2015, which was an 'App only' sale, this year the sale is being extended across all platforms - App, website and m-site. Read more

IBD unveils brand campaign for Morisons Baby Dreams

Morisons Baby Dreams salutes such mothers, by giving them high quality infant care products, that helps them take care of their child. Read more

Friday, 11 September 2015

How Emvies Case Studies Rule for Young Pros
On Emvies Day, a look at how the case study presentations are essential for young & aspiring professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/how-emvies-case-studies-rule-for-young-pros/

BTL Baatein: Sidharth Ghosh, pSLIVE,.... Powered by VISCOMM
BTL is not a cost-effective solution for a brand always and at times the cost per contact is a bit higher. But it surely provides more scope for customisation/ innovation and ensures reach and optimum visibility, says Sidharth Ghosh, Vice President, pSLIVE of the Dentsu Aegis Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/btl-baatein-sidharth-ghosh-pslive-powered-by-viscomm/

BARC Week 35 Data... Aug 29- Sep 4
Here's data for August 29 to September 4, 2015... that's Week 35 of 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/barc-week-35-data-aug-29-sep-4/

Madison Media wins OYO Rooms mandate
The account will be handled out of the agency's Delhi office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/madison-media-wins-media-mandate-of-oyo-rooms/

Big Magic's over-the-top comedy gambit will work: Paritosh Painter
With shows like PMS, Boyz and the like, Reliance Broadcast Network Creative Director Paritosh Painter knows he taking a risk with risqué, but his research shows that it will work for Big Magic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/big-magics-over-the-top-comedy-gambit-will-work-paritosh-painter/

Shailesh Kapoor: Silly Point: Taking Trade Communication To Consumers
Colors' media response on taking the top spot was restrained, in line with the BARC India advisory on what constitutes responsible use of data. However, the same cannot be said about many other channels, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/shailesh-kapoor-silly-point-taking-trade-communication-to-consumers/

Digital is focus on Day 1 of Kyoorius fest
The third edition of the special focus on digital brought together leading influentials to showcase the future of digital and explore this year’s theme, 'What pumps your heart'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/digital-is-focus-on-day-1-of-kyoorius-fest/

Benoy Roychowdhury elected new Chairman of ASCI
Srinivasan K. Swamy, Chairman and Managing Director, R.K. Swamy BBDO Pvt. Ltd., was elected Vice-Chairman; and Shashidhar Sinha, CEO, Media Brands Pvt. Ltd. was re-appointed the Honorary Treasurer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/benoy-roychowdhury-elected-new-chairman-of-asci/

Real estate and property TV channel, 'Property Now' launched
The new channel will be a unique destination for content and information on the property market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/real-estate-and-property-tv-channel-property-now-launched/

Enormous to handle CashKaro creative
The campaign will primarily focus on CashKaro's product offering and benefits of using the platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/enormous-to-handle-creative-mandate-of-cashkaro/

Ajit Gurnani appointed Managing Partner at ZenithOptimedia
Ajit has over 18 years of work experience in the fields of media, brand management and marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/ajit-gurnani-appointed-managing-partner-at-zenithoptimedia/

Himanshu Dhoreliya appointed Content Head at Videocon d2h
Reporting to CEO Anil Khera, he will be based in Videocon d2h's Mumbai headquarters

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/himanshu-dhoreliya-appointed-content-head-at-videocon-d2h/

Friday, 26 June 2015

Stories on 26th Jun '15

Tough & wanting to be in the Top 5
Eighteen months as CEO, Saurabh Varma and his team want Leo Burnett to be among the best in the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/tough-wanting-to-be-in-the-top-5/

HUL plans to let other firms use its mobile marketing channel Kan Khajura Tesan
KKT goes to villages that cannot be reached via traditional media like TV, radio and print, but where at least one member of the household is a mobile phone owner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/hul-plans-to-let-other-firms-use-its-mobile-marketing-channel-kan-khajura-tesan/

BBDO India, Taproot get shortlisted in Film Lions on Day 5 at #CannesLions2015
The BBDO entry is particularly ironic though, considering its premise is to question the fake entries that win at global festivals such as Cannes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/bbdo-india-taproot-get-shortlisted-in-film-lions-on-day-5-at-canneslions2015/

MediaCom wins media mandate of Welspun
MediaCom has added billings worth USD 80 mn from new wins
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/mediacom-wins-media-mandate-of-welspun/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: I don’t want to suffer from sales target-led stress like my boss...
Jaisurya Das responds to a question from a reader who doesn’t want to suffer from stress, plus offers tips for meditating
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-i-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-suffer-from-sales-target-led-stress-like-my-boss/

RBNL's Big Magic goes for a new look and identity
Our attempt with the new identity is largely to be able to capture urban India and to make India laugh, says CEO Tarun Katial
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/rbnls-big-magic-goes-for-a-new-look-and-identity/

Star Sports unveils 'Le Panga' campaign to promote Pro-Kabaddi League
Campaign to focus on the message of overcoming seemingly impossible odds and invoking wilful action
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/star-sports-unveils-le-panga-campaign-to-promote-pro-kabaddi-league/

LinkedIn reveals most influential brands for 2015
TCS, Wipro and HCL continue to be the most influential Indian brands on LinkedIn
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/linkedin-reveals-most-influential-brands-for-2015/

Scotch-Brite unveils campaign to promote Scrub Pad
The TVC is an exaggerated and humorous twist to how Scotch-Brite acquired its quality of long life
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/scotch-brite-unveils-campaign-to-promote-scrub-pad/

#DontCallJustInstall, says foodpanda
Reinforces its market leadership position with focus on ease of app ordering
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/dontcalljustinstall-says-foodpanda/

Cartrade.com showcases its wide choice of used cars in new TVC
Captures this in a light-hearted but easily graspable manner through a similar theme to its last TVC

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/06/cartrade-com-showcases-its-wide-choice-of-used-cars-in-new-tvc/

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Stories on 27th May '15

'Kuchh Pal' with the McDonald's India CMO
Kedar Teny, Director- Marketing & Digital, McDonald's India (West& South), on how McDonald's will always be a great value brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/kuchh-pal-with-the-mcdonalds-india-cmo/

Maxus appoints Anil Sathiraju as General Manager
Maxus South has been growing rapidly and handles some of the most prestigious clients of the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/maxus-appoints-anil-sathiraju-as-general-manager/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Comparing apples with oranges. Why you must compare Goafest & Kyoorius
Will Kyoorius replace Goafest? Will delegates attend both or will they sacrifice one of them? If yes, then who will lose? Sanjeev Kotnala analyses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/sanjeev-kotnala-comparing-apples-with-oranges-why-you-must-compare-goafest-kyoorius/

Your phone is a surveillance device, your ISP a surveillance provider...: Pranesh Prakash
Prakash conducted a workshop titled 'Digital Security for Journalists' organised by the Mumbai Press Club and the Centre for Internet and Society
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/your-phone-is-a-surveillance-device-your-isp-a-surveillance-provider-and-facebook-and-google-are-spyware-pranesh-prakash/

Posterscope creates OOH campaign for Goodricke's Roasted
The primary target of the campaign was to target consumers at those touchpoints where mass-gatherings happen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/posterscope-creates-ooh-campaign-for-goodrickes-roasted/

dna Auto Show gets encouraging response
The auto show had Zee 24 Taas as its official TV partner, it was covered extensively on both Zee 24 Taas and Zee Business

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/dna-auto-show-gets-encouraging-response/

Monday, 25 May 2015

Stories on 25th May '15

DDB Mudra, Ogilvy win the Big Elephants @ Kyoorius
Mudra picks up lone Black Elephant for the Zydus Wellness campaign. Ogilvy gets 15 Blues. Contract next with 5 Blues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/ddb-mudra-ogilvy-win-the-big-elephants-kyoorius/

Mindshare on a roll, nets new biz of over Rs 700cr
Agency wins Snapdeal digital mandate, PayU, Practo among others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/mindshare-on-a-roll-nets-new-biz-of-over-rs-700cr/

Headlines Today is rechristened India Today Television
The English news channel of the TV Today Network adopts the name of the parent media group's flagship magazine. Aaj Tak's name is unchanged
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/headlines-today-is-rechristened-india-today-television/

#ZeeMelt15: Multiple screens, many needs
Consumers wants cutting-edge content on many screens, in many forms and they want it to reach the wherever they are. So what are marketers to do? Sessions at the Zee Mindspace discussed how brands can keep up with rapidly changing trends and tastes, and still resonate with customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/multiple-screens-many-needs/

#ZeeMelt15: Future-gazing, unlimited!
Zee Melt 2015 discussed what customer needs and desires would be like, several years down the line, and how brands and agencies could cater to them. Besides an A-list of speakers from across the globe, the two-day event also had some fun, virtual reality experiences culminating in a high-profile awards night
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/zeemelt15-future-gazing-unlimited/

HT Media and North Base Media launch Mediahack.in
Mediahack.in will identify and support entrepreneurs who want to build leading-edge, original content and advertising-related technology businesses in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/ht-media-and-north-base-media-launch-mediahack-in/

Google unveils #TogetherOnline for first-time women users
#TogetherOnline is an effort to empower women in India with the knowledge of Internet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/google-unveils-togetheronline-for-first-time-women-users/

Woodland revisits proposition with 'Urban' ad film
Bringing adventure to city life, Woodland taps into urban customers with its new ad film
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/woodland-revisits-proposition-with-urban-ad-film/

Turner India names Rohit Khetarpal as Director, Network and Content Distribution
Khetarpal is responsible for content syndication, and driving mobile and interactive platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/turner-india-names-rohit-khetarpal-as-director-network-and-content-distribution/

Amith Prabhu: If Public Relations cannot be measured, then what can be?
While PR cannot be measured but specific activities within the ambit of can be and each activity has its own set of measurement parameters and differs from brief to brief, writes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/amith-prabhu-if-public-relations-cannot-be-measured-then-what-can-be/

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Stories on 19th May '15

Don't compare Goafest & Melt..
... and get worked up, says CVL Srinivas, CEO,GroupM South Asia, who has been actively with both events
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/dont-compare-goafest-melt/

Assoc of Indian Magazines win 2015 FIPP Insight Award for Engagement Index
Global media owners including Conde Nast, Immediate Media and Axel Springer were awarded in addition to the national magazine media associations of Germany, Spain, other than India's AIM and Belgian media agency, Space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/assoc-of-indian-magazines-win-2015-fipp-insight-award-for-engagement-index/

Indians cut spending on discretionary goods. Consumption at 10-yr low. Sale of consumer goods down to 7.5% in FY15
Most company bosses expect things to get better soon, but a bad monsoon looms as a threat over rural consumption
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/indians-cut-spending-on-discretionary-goods-consumption-at-10-yr-low-sale-of-consumer-goods-down-to-7-5-in-fy15/

Kyoorius announces partner events at Melt 2015
GroupM is a knowledge partner at Zee Melt 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/kyoorius-announces-partner-events-at-melt-2015/

Vishakha Singh's window-whopping platform Red Polka launched, gets first round of funding
Portal curates designs basis interest graphs of audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/window-shopping-platform-red-polka-launched/

Big Bazaar celebrates 'Crazy Weekends' with new campaign by DDB Mudra West
Staying true to the tradition, DDB Mudra West has crafted a campaign 'Shuru Kisne Kiya' to announce the Big Bazaar Crazy Weekends offer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/big-bazaar-celebrates-crazy-weekends-with-new-campaign-by-ddb-mudra-west/

Sony Six acquires telecast rights of Copa America
This year's event will be the tourney's 44th year in competition and will feature twelve teams

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/sony-six-acquires-telecast-rights-of-copa-america/

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Stories on 6th May '15

So who did the 'keeda' on BARC with the MIB?
MxMIndia has had a simple, one-line view on this: The government must have no role in audience measurement
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/so-who-did-the-keeda-on-barc-with-the-mib/

Srinivasan Swamy & Ramesh Narayan declared IAA Champions
The IAA Inspire Awards were created to celebrate IAA members who have achieved leadership excellence and contributed their vision, ideas, efforts and services
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/srinivasan-swamy-ramesh-narayan-declared-iaa-champions/

ZETC opts for a vibrant new look
The new look reflects the outlookof the channel tocreate a stronger connect with the youth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/zetc-opts-for-a-vibrant-new-look/

O&M unveils campaign for NCPA & SOI
The truth is, Western Classical music is enjoyable at every age
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/om-unveils-campaign-for-ncpa-soi/

Kyoorius announces speaker lineup for MELT:2015
MELT 2015 is a 2-day festival of creativity for the advertising, marketing, media, digital and emerging technologies, developed by Kyoorius in partnership with Zee, GroupM and D&AD
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/kyoorius-announces-speaker-lineup-for-melt2015/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Kyoorius: Awarding the Work, not the Organisation or the Individual
Last year, the Kyoorius Awards surprised us with scale and style and it promises to be much bigger this year, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/sanjeev-kotnala-kyoorius-awarding-the-work-not-the-organisation-or-the-individual/

Tie-ups with movie producers and ad agencies can promote Indie talent: Farout Media
The music rights management and talent development company was co-founded by Farhan Akhtar, Anurag Rao and Excel Entertainment

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/tie-ups-with-movie-producers-and-ad-agencies-can-promote-indie-talent-farout-media/

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Stories on 1st Apr '15

Kyoorius to partner Goafest?
Melt-ing is the preserve of Goafest, industrypersons say. Unique alliance struck between Pratap Bose & Rajesh Kejriwal at a party late last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/kyoorius-to-shift-to-goafest/

News-hour debates Fevikwik ad. Nation wants to know why Indian soldier touched feet of Pakistani soldier to repair shoe, thunders Arnab
Arnab said: Ladies and gentlemen on this first day of April 2015, it is indeed strange that a Pakistani soldier doesn't carry his own adhesive. Doesn't the country make its own adhesives? Does this tell a story of the Pakistan economy?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/news-hour-debates-fevikwik-ad-nation-wants-to-know-why-indian-soldier-touched-feet-of-pakistani-soldier-to-repair-shoe-thunders-arnab/

Now, an Award for Award Shows
Two shows are planned: one for award shows and the other for best food at award shows. While event shows do recognise award shows, this is a special show only for awards, including the film awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/now-an-award-for-award-shows/

Star Sports to consider Lagori/Pitto league
After kabaddi, Star may be considering having a championship league for 'seven stones'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/now-an-award-for-award-shows/

Omnicom appoints Amol Dighe as Head of Investment India
He will also be incharge of special projections in South East Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/omnicom-appoints-amol-dighe-as-head-of-investment-india/

Kyoorius launches Melt, 2-day ad, media & marketing festival
Zee, GroupM & D&AD to partner the two-day event which will culminate in Kyoorius Ad & Digital Awards which has Colors as presenting sponsor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/kyoorius-launches-melt-2015-2-day-ad-media-marketing-festival/

Damien Marchi is Global Head of Content at Havas Media
Marchi has over 15 years experience specialising in cross platform content production, commercialisation and marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/damien-marchi-appointed-global-head-of-content-at-havas-media/

Dell questions conventional with 'Learning Meets Doing'
The TVC is a reiteration of Dell's belief that a school student's education can be made more engaging by leveraging the potential of technology
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/dell-questions-the-conventional-with-learning-meets-doing/

AL Jazeera English now available on Airtel D2H
With this partnership, Al Jazeera English will now be accessible on all major D2H platforms

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/al-jazeera-english-now-available-on-airtel-d2h/

Friday, 27 February 2015

Stories on 27th Feb '15

Star twinkles as India shines
Expectedly, Star India has hiked World Cup 2015 ad rates after India's performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/star-twinkles-as-india-shines/

It's 'Toonami' from Turner India!
Toonami has a significant presence is Asia Pacific across 14 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/its-toonami-from-turner-india/

Kyoorius announces call for entries for 2015 Kyoorius Advertising & Digital Awards
This year, the Kyoorius Advertising & Digital Awards has introduced a series of new categories that acknowledge emerging and under-recognised areas in advertising and digital communication
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/kyoorius-announces-call-for-entries-for-2015-kyoorius-advertising-digital-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Faulty faculty at journalism schools
All too often, people with minimum or no experience are made heads of departments and what they teach is open to speculation, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-faulty-faculty-at-journalism-schools/

O&M launches new campaign for Center Fresh Endless
Apart from television, the campaign will also be supported on the digital medium including social platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/om-launches-new-campaign-for-center-fresh-endless/

Havas Media wins digital mandate of Ranbaxy's Consumer Healthcare brands
Their 'digital at core' philosophy was impressive and that translated seamlessly in their strategic approach and category understanding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/havas-media-wins-digital-mandate-of-ranbaxys-consumer-healthcare-brands/

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week 8
Presenting TAM data for Week 8 (February 15-21, 2015) for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-%e2%80%8b8/

Fourth Dimension to partner PT Sakthi awards
Chennai-based Fourth Dimension to be exclusive adsales partner for the annual Puthiya Thalaimurai Sakthi awards

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/fourth-dimension-to-partner-pt-sakthi-awards/

Monday, 23 June 2014

Stories on 23rd Jun 14

Kan Khajura shines at Cannes, but not much win-wa
India gets just 27 metals at Cannes Lions, but wins in Cyber & Mobile herald good news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kan-khajura-shines-at-cannes-but-not-much-win-wa/

BudgetSpeak #1: CVL Srinivas: Budget 2014 - An opportunity to reboot M&E
There are three levels at which the government can help fast track the M&E industry, writes CVL Srinivas, CEO GroupM South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/budgetspeak-1-cvl-srinivas-budget-2014-an-opportunity-to-reboot-me/

D&AD-backed Kyoorius Design awards jury session starts in Pune
A mix of three international and Indian jury members are gathered in Pune's DSK International Campus to deliberate on entries for the design awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/dad-backed-kyoorius-design-awards-jury-session-starts-in-pune/

Parle opts for 'Apna Circle' credo for Marie
The campaign captures the essence of spending time with a close knit circle of friends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/parle-opts-for-apna-circle-credo-for-marie/

Galaxy 11 football stars to work their magic for Samsung Galaxy 5
Eleven consumers to get a once in a lifetime chance to win a trip to Europe and watch Messi and Ronaldo in action
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/galaxy-11-football-stars-to-work-their-magic-for-samsung-galaxy-5/

Reviewing the Reviews: Maximum zero stars for Humshakals
After the dud Himmatwala, the assumption was that Sajid Khan would have learnt his lesson and at least attempted to make a half-way decent film
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-maximum-zero-stars-for-humshakals/

Amith Prabhu: Is a Cannes PR Lion within our reach?
Amith Prabhu on only six entries being entered by two PR firms in India at the Cannes Lions and no PR firm in India or abroad winning the Grand Prix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-is-a-cannes-pr-lion-within-our-reach/

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Stories on 16th Apr '14

The Wally We Knew
Branding guru, India-lover Wally Olins passed away yesterday. Rajesh Kejriwal of Kyoorius and Avik Chattopadhyay pay tribute
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/the-wally-we-knew/

Avik Chattopadhyay on Wally: Brutally frank, eternally optimistic
Avik Chattopadhyay, Marketing Head, Volkswagen India, was CEO - Indian Operations at Saffron Brand Consultants in 2010-11 and interacted with Wally as a client, employee and a friend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/the-wally-we-knew/

Wally Olins: The joys of eating with your fingers
Food is so much tastier and so much more fun when you eat with your fingers, wrote Wally Olins in this article that appeared in Kyoorius magazine
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/wally-olins-the-joys-of-eating-with-your-fingers/

IPL 7: Living on a prayer, and a little luck
While the compulsion to move part of annual cricketing spectacle out of India may have taken off some of the excitement, sponsors have made a comeback. Now for the viewers...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ipl-7-living-on-a-prayer-and-a-little-luck/

Tata Motors joins Colors and celebs for 'Mission Sapne'
Salman Khan has turned a barber, Harbhajan Singh became a namkeen seller, Mika Singh a chaiwala, Ranbir Kapoor as a vada pav seller, Karan Johar as a photographer... all the celebs in Season One of 'Mission Sapne' will perfom pro bono in the Colors and Tata Motors initiative for underprivileged children
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/tata-motors-joins-colors-and-celebs-for-mission-sapne/

GroupM elevates Sidharth Parashar & Jai Lala
GroupM has elevated two senior leaders in the Central Trading Group team in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/tata-motors-joins-colors-and-celebs-for-mission-sapne/

ZenithOptimedia launches Performics Mobile
ZenithOptimedia Group has announced the launch of its full service, fully owned Mobile marketing subsidiary 'Performics Mobile'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/zenithoptimedia-launches-performics-mobile/

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Stories on 12th Mar'14

It's here. Kyoorius Ad Awards on June 12
Call for entries open on March 20 with the judging to happen in mid-May
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/its-here-kyoorius-ad-awards-on-june-12/

Watch out, TVwallahs. P&G, Coke eyeing mobile video streaming for effective & cheaper advertising
Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola are considering launching video channels over mobile phones to deliver branded content and advertisements directly to consumers in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/watch-out-tvwallahs-pg-coke-eyeing-mobile-video-streaming-for-effective-cheaper-advertising/

Vir Sanghvi stars in NewsX's new line-up and channel packaging
NewsX has unveiled a new look with youthful colors (blue and red) and new fonts adorning the channel as it gets set for the general elections
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/vir-sanghvi-stars-in-newsxs-new-line-up-and-channel-packaging/

JWT - celebrations unlimited @ 150
JWT has announced a yearlong program of innovative events and activations to highlight its pioneering spirit and rich history around the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/jwt-celebrations-unlimited-150/

Bata goes 'waist down' with its new TVC
The campaign features a 360-degree multimedia integration of TV commercial, radio, cinema, print, innovative outdoor, events, promotions and digital platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bata-goes-waist-down-with-its-new-tvc/

Ad Strat: Making 'back the new front'
The entire Skybags film is about people wearing backpacks walking or doing things backwards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ad-strat-making-back-the-new-front/

Conde Nast unveils travel-friendly digital offering
The portal is positioned as a one-stop destination and resource for the digital-savvy Indian traveller, whether they are looking for travel within India or abroad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/conde-nast-unveils-travel-friendly-digital-offering/

Trendspotters.tv appointed online channel partner for 'Kaanchi'
This will be the firm's first ever film association as an online digital channel partner

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/trendspotters-tv-appointed-online-channel-partner-for-kaanchi/

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Stories on 29th Jan '14

D&AD enters India with Kyoorius Ad Awards
In what could change the landscape of controvery-ridden ad awards, Kyoorius brings in D&AD backed awards for creative advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dad-enters-india-with-kyoorius-advertising-awards/

We will go the critic route rather than the popular route: Rajesh Kejriwal + quotes from R Balki, Josy Paul & Sajjan Raj Kurup
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dad-enters-india-with-kyoorius-advertising-awards/

One Min View: Can the industry afford two creative advertising awards?
What D&AD brings to the table is a rigour in the judging process which Kyoorius pledges to honour and maintain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/one-min-view-can-the-industry-afford-two-creative-advertising-awards/

Decision on TV ratings guidelines stay pushed to Feb 11
The Delhi High Court has deferred its decision on staying the TV ratings guidelines to February 11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/decision-on-tv-ratings-guidelines-stay-pushed-to-feb-11/

IRS 2013: Toplines & Top 10s + Why it's incorrect to analyse numbers
Since it is incorrect to compare with the last IRS figures, it would be prudent to do an analysis only after the next round. (Includes Slideshow of Toplines)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/irs-2013-toplines-top-10s-why-its-incorrect-to-analyse-numbers/

Knives out. dna questions new IRS numbers
dna has put on a front-page note saying there is a "clear mismatch" between the IRS numbers and its own database of readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/knives-out-dna-questions-new-irs-numbers/

Jaldi 5 with Paritosh Joshi, IRS TechCom head: Await one more round before arriving at judgement
The head of the MRUC's technical committee on the new round of IRS numbers, the surprises thrown up and why he prefers to spend time on techcoms than playing golf or potter around the house
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/jaldi-5-with-paritosh-joshi-irs-techcom-head-await-one-more-round-before-arriving-at-judgement/

iRetain. No call drop as Motivator keeps iPhone mandate, adds iPad and Mac to kitty
GroupM's Motivator has retained the Apple account after a month-long pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/iretain-no-call-drop-as-motivator-keeps-iphone-mandate-adds-ipad-and-mac-to-kitty/

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Stories on 15th Jan '14

Times gets gung-ho on Gujarat
All eyes on the Times of India group as it is set to launch Gujarati daily 'NavGujarat Samay' from Ahmedabad tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/times-gets-gung-ho-on-gujarat/

Starbucks' Manmeet Vohra to speak at FOMA APAC
The Festival of Media Asia-Pacific (FOMAP) has announced its agenda for the 2014 conference scheduled to be held from March 16 to 18 in Singapore.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/starbucks-manmeet-vohra-to-speak-at-foma-apac/

Rohit Samarth elevated to Head, DDB MudraMax - Experiential
While Rohit Samarth will report to Mandeep Malhotra, President, DDB MudraMax, Alvin D'souza, Subhashish Sarkar and Amit Singh, who have been elevated to Head, Experiential - West, North and East, respectively, will be reporting to him
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/rohit-samarth-elevated-to-head-ddb-mudramax-experiential/

Kyoorius announces second edition of FYIdays with DixonBaxi
The session titled 'Broadcast Branding with DixonBaxi' will feature the minds behind leading London-based brand agency DixonBaxi - co-founder Aporva Baxi and Tim Watson, Head of Strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/kyoorius-announces-second-edition-of-fyidays-with-dixonbaxi/

Vserv claims 3x growth with Unilever in bag
Vserv.mobi claims a 3x growth in Indian and South East Asian markets given growth of the mobile as a marketing medium

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/vserv-claims-3x-growth-with-unilever-in-bag/

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Stories on 3rd Dec '13

Kyoorius about Digital & D&AD
Upclose with Laura Jordan Bambach and Tim Lindsay who were in for Kyoorius FYIdays and to evangelise the D&AD awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/kyoorius-about-digital-dad/

MK Anand quits Disney UTV, replacement to be announced soon
M K Anand, Managing Director, Media Networks at Disney UTV has resigned. His last day at work is December 31. A restructuring of the entertainment major’s broadcast business is on and a replacement will be announced in a couple of days
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/mk-anand-quits-disney-utv-replacement-to-be-announced-soon/

MS Dhoni set to make Rs 25 crore from bat sponsorship deal
Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is poised to run up a hefty score with his new bat sponsorship deals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ms-dhoni-set-to-make-rs-25-crore-from-bat-sponsorship-deal/

Not a good idea. Yahoo's Nitin Mathur on Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 jury
Yahoo's Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 has marketing boss Nitin Mathur on the jury panel. We think it's a cause of concern given doubts being raised on a possible conflict for the coveted awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/not-a-good-idea-yahoos-nitin-mathur-on-big-idea-chair-awards-india-2013-jury/

Ranjona Banerji: When journalists turn media barons
Caravan magazine's long and detailed story into the running of Network18 talks of how founder Raghav Bahl has tilted to the political right, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ranjona-banerji-when-journalists-turn-media-barons/

Blackberry's Fall/Winter collection goes aggressive on OOH
Blackberry's Fall-Winter collection has unveiled a campaign across premium sites in malls, airports and other upmarket locations of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/blackberrys-fallwinter-collection-goes-aggressive-on-ooh/

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Stories on 20th Nov '13

Taking Citi to #1 Bank Brand
A look at how Sanjeev Kapur has taken brands Citibank India to be one of the strongest banking brands in Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/taking-citi-to-1-bank-brand/

Outdoor adspends grow 8% in H1 FY 2013: Laqshya research
Outdoor Advertising ad revenues have grown 11% in the first quarter and by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2013 over the corresponding period of 2012 making it a total of 8% growth for the H1 fiscal 2013 over 2012, as per Laqshya Media Group's research wing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/outdoor-adspends-grow-8-in-h1-fy-2013-laqshya-research/

Gaurav Banerjee takes charge of Star Plus as GM
It's an office that's has seen various occupants in the recent past, but Gaurav Banerjee, who has been part of the Star India system since 2009, should well reverse that trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/gaurav-banerjee-takes-charge-of-star-plus-as-gm/

After Designyatra, Kyoorius launches FYIday series with Laura Jordan Bambach
Kyoorius FYIday will host a series of intimate, interactive and informal knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops as against the umpteen conferences, panel discussions or just plain speeches by unprepared biggies attended by disinterested industry folk
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/after-designyatra-kyoorius-launches-fyiday-series-with-laura-jordan-bambach/

SAP's Rajesh Kumar to chair DMAi 2014 marketing convention
Rajesh Kumar, Marketing Head, SAP, Indian subcontinent has been announced as the chair for the third edition of the Association for Data Driven Marketing & Advertising in India (DMAi) International Marketing Convention scheduled to be held in January 2014 in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/saps-rajesh-kumar-to-chair-dmai-2014-marketing-convention/

Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Stories on 27th Aug '13

Upclose with Rajesh 'Kyoorius' Kejriwal
The Designyatra founder & CEO on how his event is different from Goafest, on Awards, the D&AD tie-up and why no beer will be served while the conference is on....
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53355

Balaji Wafers at the crossroads: Grow solo or with an external investor?
At Balaji Wafers, patriarch Chandu Virani reluctant agrees to GenNext's plans to grow the brand with external investment.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53331

Havas strengthens India top deck for LG, MTS etc
With the recent win of LG, Havas Media Group has made two senior appointments as also another for MTS, etc.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53321

India has 2nd fastest growing online population
India sees a 31 percent Year-Over-Year growth in online population, 6x the rate of global internet population growth as per comScore's '2013 India Digital Future in Focus' report.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53337

Saugato Bhowmik is Head, Consumer Products at Viacom18
The former Dabur and Hindustan Lever hand will be head of the consumer products business at Viacom 18.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53320

Ranjona Banerji: Kneejerk reactions to gangrape coverage
Rape is a difficult subject to cover and on the run, mistakes are made. Yet where investigative journalism ends and intrusion begins is a tough call and both the media and its critics need to be aware of this, writes Ranjona Banerji.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=53339

Monday, 13 May 2013

Stories on 13th May '13

MxM Mondays: Reality goes Regional... and how!
With KBC travelling to several Indian states and Bigg Boss following suit, regional adapts of popular Hindi shows seems to be a trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/mxm-mondays-reality-goes-regional-and-how/

Exclusive! Jaldi 5 with Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer Global, GroupM: There's no doubt mobile internet will be massive in India
As the Group M Chief Digital Officer begins his India visit, he address questions from MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/jaldi-5-with-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-of-groupm-global-theres-no-doubt-that-mobile-internet-will-be-massive-in-india/

Kyoorius launches awards with D&AD and IAA as partners, to be held at Design Yatra in Goa
The Kyoorius Awards have been launched in partnership with D&AD and the International Advertising Association - India Chapter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

Group M & Optimystix join hands for MashUp
Group M and Optimystix Entertainment launch MashUp, a specialized digital video-led brand solutions company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

We thrive on gossip and scandal: Ferzad Palia
Viacom18's English-focused music channel Vh1 has added one more reality show to its kitty - Scandalicious
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/we-thrive-on-gossip-and-scandal-ferzad-palia/

AdStrat: Bajaj: Cooling with comfort
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/2013/05/adstrat-bajaj-cooling-with-comfort/

Anil Thakraney: Are crime shows helping criminals?
The HT story reports that because crime shows carefully deconstruct each incident (this is what makes these serials highly interesting), and present the minutest tricks used by cops in their pursuit of criminals, it's becoming difficult for the police to nab these guys
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/anil-thakraney-are-crime-shows-helping-criminals/

Links of the Day (May 13)
MxMIndia editors scan the web to bring you the top stories of the day (other than those on MxMIndia)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/links-of-the-day-may-13/

ASCI'S NAMS inititative bags Silver at EASA 2013
The Indian self-regulatory body has been honoured by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ascis-nams-inititative-bags-silver-at-easa-2013/