Stories on 14th Jul '15

Ready to be dissed by all and sundry!
Says writer-journalist Anil Thakraney as his first book, a crime thriller - An Invitation to Death - released on Friday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/ready-to-be-dissed-by-all-and-sundry/

Viacom18 sets up Viacom18 Digital Ventures with Gaurav Gandhi as COO
The effort of the new venture will be to develop a convergent digital media platform for evolved consumers and marketers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/viacom18-sets-up-viacom18-digital-ventures-with-gaurav-gandhi-as-coo/

10 takeaways from Henry Jenkins' Masterclass on Culture and Convergence in the Digital Era
The 'Convergence Culture Guru' discussed what participatory culture, media convergence, transmedia storytelling etc mean for us in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/10-takeaways-from-henry-jenkins-masterclass-on-culture-and-convergence-in-the-digital-era/

TAMWatch: Aaj Tak, Times Now gain much on Lalit Modi story
Aaj Tak garnered maximum ROI for the Lalit Modi story, followed by India TV within the Hindi news genre (HSM, CS 15+). Times Now secured ROI three times that of genre average (All India 1 Mn+, CS 25+ Males AB), as per analysis conducted by the S Group, the analytical research arm of TAM Media Research
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/tamwatch-aaj-tak-times-now-gain-much-on-lalit-modi-story/

Amitabh Bachchan lends his voice to Kabaddi league
To ensure that the country at large is given a grand invitation for the second season, Star Sports has roped in superstar Amitabh Bachchan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/amitabh-bachchan-lends-his-voice-to-star-sports-pro-kabaddi/

TAM fortifies its mobile App with Version 2.0
Some of the features this version boasts of are: TV Viewership data in GRPs, TVRs for unique TV programmes and data for new two markets - Assam & Orissa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/tam-fortifies-its-mobile-app-with-version-2-0/

MSM distribution co is a 'great places to work'
MSM Media Distribution Pvt. Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Multi Screen Media, has been ranked 31st amongst Top 50 India’s best companies to work for in 2015 by the Great Place to Work Institute India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/msm-media-distribution-features-in-great-places-to-work-survey/

Amith Prabhu: New age brands that have built themselves using smart Public Relations
When you think of Public Relations and are seeking ideas, think of what these twelve brands have done uniquely to stay in the news or make news, notes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/amith-prabhu-new-age-brands-that-have-built-themselves-using-smart-public-relations/

Stories on 28th Apr '15

As industry gets set for a new measurement regime, TAM gears for new innings!
This isn't an exit interview, but we just allowed TAM CEO LV Krishnan to speak. On BARC, on the industry on politicization of ratings...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/as-industry-gets-set-for-a-new-measurement-regime-tam-gears-for-new-innings/

Grey appoints Pranav Harihar Sharma as ECD
Pranav Harihar Sharma started his career with a small advertising agency in Indore as a summer trainee. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/grey-appoints-pranav-harihar-sharma-as-ecd/

Lowe Lintas unveils new campaign for Havells LED
Amidst the noise, Havells decided to advertise their LED range in a unique manner by keeping the focus on savings - a primary consumer benefit of LED lamps. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/lowe-lintas-unveils-new-campaign-for-havells-led/

ASCI frowns at Ullu-Banoing, finds Idea ad defaming Haryana
The advertisement of Idea Cellular shows the practice in Haryana of girls not being allowed to step out of homes to study, is defaming Haryana and tends to bring this State into disrepute, notes an Advertising Standards Council of India communique. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/asci-frowns-at-ullu-banoing-finds-idea-ad-defaming-haryana/

The 120 Media Collective and Diagonal View unveil Sooperfly
The 120 Media Collective will package professional content and substantial audiences to drive premium ad sales and brand integrations. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/the-120-media-collective-and-diagonal-view-unveil-sooperfly/

Zoom takes off in Sri Lanka
Zoom TV will be available on Dialog Television on channel no. 47 on Gold, Emerald, Diamond and Thee packages. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/zoom-takes-off-in-sri-lanka/

MakeMyTrip looks to get close to consumers with 'Dil toh roaming hai'
New tagline - 'Dil Toh Roaming Hai', to fuel growing travel ambition of people and give into their hearts' desires

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/makemytrip-looks-to-get-close-to-consumers-with-dil-toh-roaming-hai/

Stories on 23rd Jan '13

Your Mom is on FB... and other key Social Media trends for 2013
Smartphones, videos, analytics are identified as the way to go this year by online marketing firm ODigMa
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/your-mom-is-on-fb-and-other-key-social-media-trends-for-2013/

What next, now that digitization has begun?
Two months into digitization, how are viewers, broadcasters and advertisers faring? Report from afaqs.com event
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/what-next-now-that-that-digitization-has-begun/

Jaldi 5 with L V Krishnan: Core viewers of genres is up
LV Krishnan, CEO, TAM India, on digitization and its lessons for broadcasters and advertisers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/jaldi-5-with-l-v-krishnan-core-viewers-of-genres-has-gone-up/

Adland 'Inkaar' to film with NCD accusing agency CEO of sexual harassment
Sudhir Mishra's latest film has created a flutter in advertising world with charges of it stereotyping an ad agency to be "glamour-laden and loose life"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/adland-inkaar-to-film-with-ncd-accusing-agency-ceo-of-sexual-harassment/

IAA reveals 18 categories for leadership awards
The categories cover a wide spectrum of verticals from auto, banking, media & entertainment, Telecom and FMCG among others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/iaa-reveals-18-categories-for-leadership-awards/

Havas to handle media duties for Voltas
The multi-agency pitch included GroupM, Madison, Aegis and IPL
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/havas-to-handle-media-duties-for-voltas/

Citizen Dentsu relaunched
Citizen Dentsu has been formed as a division of Dentsu Communications to address the unique requirements of the social and development sector, with the support and resource bank of Dentsu Global
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/citizen-dentsu-relaunched/

Sony goes Liv with digital entertainment
MSM has announced the launch of Sony Liv, its first digital entertainment channel, providing entertainment on the go
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/sony-goes-liv-with-digital-entertainment/

Anil Thakraney: Media needs access to rape trial
This case involves more than the tragedy of one individual. The incident deals with the systematic failure of the state, the police and the aam aadmi at large... all the more reason the media needs to have access to the daily proceedings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anil-thakraney-media-needs-access-to-rape-trial/

Dish TV reports Rs 4,943 revenues in Q3
The DTH platform also added 829,000 new subscribers with ARPU of Rs 160
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/dish-tv-reports-rs-4943-revenues-in-q3/

Advertisers serious about backing comedy
Advertisers at L’Oreal, Nokia, Samsung, M&M and Vodafone jostling for ad spots on popular comedy programmes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/advertisers-serious-about-backing-comedy/

Conf on managing media libraries & archives on Feb 4-5
The Association of Media Libraries & Archives has organised a National Conference on 'Managing Media Libraries & Archives' on February 4-5 in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/conf-on-managing-media-libraries-archives-on-feb-4-5/

Haresh Nayak: We have to associate our medium with the future
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-haresh-nayak-we-have-to-associate-our-medium-with-the-future/

Manajit Ghoshal: Publishers must raise the price

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-manajit-ghoshal-publishers-must-raise-the-price/

Stories on 24th Dec '12

Santa TAM is coming to town today!
It's Christmas Eve and festivities are in the air. In tellyland, with more reason: Santa TAM is coming with all the data... okay, most of it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/santa-tam-is-coming-to-town-today/


MxM Monday: Expectations from Phase III FM radio licensing
Even as advertisers are yet to take this medium seriously, the industry players are waiting for Phase III with anticipation. MxMIndia finds out what their expectations are
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-monday-expectations-from-phase-iii-fm-radio-licensing/


Chitralekha upbeat on social media
The group recently reached two lakh fans on its Facebook page, and hopes to build a stranger presence online
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/chitralekha-upbeat-on-social-media/


Will Sachin Tendulkar's ODI retirement diminish his brand value?
Will Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from ODI cricket diminish his brand value? Or will it set stage for a new phase in the life cyle of one India’s most iconic celeb brand?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/will-sachin-tendulkars-odi-retirement-diminish-his-brand-value/


Anil Thakraney: Brand Modi versus Brand Rahul
So if the battle of 2014 is going to be fought between these two brands, simple marketing logic tells us who's the favourite one to win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-brand-modi-versus-brand-rahul/


FM Radio: Facing challenges, embracing growth
CII organised the CEOs Roundtable on Radio in New Delhi last week, to discuss and chart the growth of the radio industry with the Phase III auction of the FM spectrum coming up
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/fm-radio-facing-challenges-embracing-growth/


India TV conducts campaign countering Crime against Women
The channels launches a multi-city signature campaign under the aegis of 'Mission Damini'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-tv-conducts-campaign-countering-crime-against-women/http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-tv-conducts-campaign-countering-crime-against-women/


AdStrat: Fastrack makes hell cooler
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/2012/12/adstrat-fastrack-makes-hell-cooler/


Reviewing the Reviews: Dabangg 2
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/reviewing-the-reviews-dabangg-2/


MxM wishes you a very Merry Xmas. No edition on Dec 25
MxMIndia wishes all its readers a very Merry Christmas!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-wishes-you-a-very-merry-xmas-no-edition-on-dec-25/


The Anchor: Harish Bijoor on 6 reasons brands need good consultants
Great team, cool concepts... not enough if you don't have a good brand consultant on board, says Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-harish-bijoor-on-6-reasons-brands-need-good-consultants/


Gutenberg wins PR mandate for Ad:tech New Delhi again
This is the third time that Gutenberg Communications has won the PR mandate for Ad:Tech
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/gutenberg-wins-pr-mandate-for-adtech-new-delhi-again/

Stories on 18th Dec '12

Let the (ratings) games re-begin!
The industry awaits the first post-digitization numbers from TAM Media. An MxMIndia report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/let-the-ratings-games-re-begin/

Dentsu wins creative & media mandate respectively for Orangina
Dentsu Communications and Dentsu Media have bagged the creative and media mandates respectively for Suntory Narang's beverage Orangina
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/dentsu-wins-creative-media-mandate-respectively-for-orangina/

Jaldi 5 with Srinivasan K Swamy: IAA awards will recognize successful marketers, agency and media professionals
IAA India chapter President Srinivasan K Swamy on the IAA Leadership Awards will be different from the Impact Person of the Year and the attempts to keep the selection process transparent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/jaldi-5-with-srinivasan-k-swamy-iaa-awards-will-recognize-successful-marketers-agency-and-media-professionals/

Uday Shankar is new Chairman of FICCI's M&E Committee
Star India CEO Uday Shankar is new Chairman of FICCI's Media and Entertainment Committee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/uday-shankar-is-new-chairman-of-ficcis-me-committee/

Debrief: Tata Docomo: Incomplete stories. Complete ads
I like Tata Docomo's 'incomplete stories' idea. It has the potential to be a long-term campaign, with possibilities of riveting creative work
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-tata-docomo-incomplete-stories-complete-ads/

Ranjona Banerji: TV journos must get info first, blame later
Whether it's a rape or a robbery, the first instinct in India is to jump to whodunit before even figuring out what was done, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-tv-journos-must-get-info-first-blame-later/

The Anchor: 5 errors brands made on social media in 2012
Assumption being, well, assumed to be the mother of all screwups, that's where the stumbling often begins
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-mistakes-brands-made-on-social-media-in-2012/

Times of India launches 'Alive'
The Augmented Reality application was soft launched on December 16 and recorded 250,000 downloads of the app on the first day
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/times-of-india-launches-alive/

Sabyasachi Ghosh joins Delhi Press as Ad Sales Director
His appointment follows the induction of V Natarajan as Vice President- Brand Marketing and Strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/sabyasachi-ghosh-joins-delhi-press-as-ad-sales-director/

Star Gold launches on Virgin Media in UK
Star UK has announced the launch of Star Gold on Virgin Media as part of their 'Asian Mela' offering
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/star-gold-launches-on-virgin-media-in-uk/

Aaj Tak awarded CII Design Excellence Award
The Aaj Tak font has been announced the winner of the "Visual Communication award" at the CII Design Excellence Award in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/aaj-tak-awarded-cii-design-excellence-award/

Stop Not launches new campaign
"Ekdum Bajedar" has been conceived by Meridian Communication

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/stop-not-launches-new-campaign/

Stories on 19th Oct '12

Make mine a Mocha Frappuccino!
As Starbucks opens its first store in Mumbai, a look at the coffee chain retail business in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34008

Jaldi 5 with Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO, IndiaCast
In the run-up to the first phase of Digitization, we spoke to Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO, IndiaCast about the ground realities and beyond
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33954

TAM is digitization-ready, says LV Krishnan
Temporary measure meant to defer release of TAM data will benefit all stakeholders, says the TAM Media CEO. A constant check on ground realities will be done via Establishment Surveys
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33956

Life's Lessons | Prashant Panday: Be intellectually honest
Radio Mirchi CEO Prashant Panday recalls how he found fundamental truths in grains of wheat
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33955

Consim appoints Dr Jayaram K Iyer as Chief Strategy Officer
Dr Jayaram will guide overall group strategy as well as special projects, identify new growth opportunities and oversee Consim's planning, analytics and research capabilities
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33951

Chitralekha launches 62nd anniversary issue
The anniversary issue by the Chitralekha Group had a mega five-city simultaneous launch in Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot and Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33968

Entries open for Effies 2012
New categories, sharper definitions, expanded judging and paperless judging are among the highlights of the annual awards for effectiveness in advertising this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33952

Outlook Puja Special has Sandeep Ray as Guest Ed
The cover design for Bangali O Probas (The Expatriate Bengali), Outlook's first Puja special in Bengali, is a painting done by the renowned Paris-based artist, Shakti Burman
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33972

Leo Burnett brings young blood onto centrestage
Several young people across Leo Burnett India have also been given an expanded mandate and new responsibilities
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34006

Hathway goes all out for digitization awareness
Cable operator Hathway has undertaken substantial marketing initiatives to educate consumers on the benefits of digitization
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33953

Ashish Joshi moves to Dhingana from Universal Music
Indian music service Dhingana has announced that Ashish Joshi, Head of Digital and Business Development (India and SAARC) at Universal Music India, has joined them as Vice President, Business Development
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33967

David Mayo to take over leadership of bates Asia
Tim Isaac, Chairman of bates Asia, has announced that David Mayo will take over as CEO of the agency network as he retires at the end of October
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33969

Southern superstar Mahesh Babu is Mahindra Tractors brand ambassador
The brand ambassador signifies the strong focus of the tractor major towards the Andhra Pradesh market and its steady progress towards creating a young and vibrant brand image among the next generation of farmers
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33971

Smile Vun Group launches of PrecisionMatch
PrecisionMatch promises effective audience data for display advertising, offering data targeted advertising that tracks how users interact with content
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33974

The Anchor: Madan Sanglikar on 5 reasons mobile advtg delivers more ROI than conventional media vehicles
Madan Sanglikar makes a case for mobile advertising’s effectiveness
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33966

Anil Thakraney: The media is being used
Editors and television content chiefs need to introspect on India Against Corruption activists using the media to build their own brand, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33950

Signposts... October 19
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=33973

Stories on 18th April

ASCI is not a toothless tiger: Bharat Patel
The former chairman of Procter & Gamble and self-regulator ASCI on the decision to set up the National Advertising Monitoring Service with TAM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/asci-is-not-a-toothless-tiger-bharat-patel/

Group M shines as MEC, Maxus, Gemini TV win laurels @ Festival of Media
MEC India, Maxus Bangalore and Gemini TV win top honours at the prestigious Festival of Media 2012 awards held in Montreux, Switzerland on Tuesday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/group-m-shines-as-mec-maxus-gemini-tv-win-laurels-festival-of-media/

For LinkedIn, it's abt being relevant & contextual
B2B Connect 2012 was the first such attempt by the network as they bought together marketing enthusiasts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/for-linkedin-it-is-about-being-relevant-and-contextual/

Starcom bags Linc Pens media mandate
Starcom would be accountable for handling its entire media portfolio, to be managed out of the Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/starcom-worldwide-bags-linc-pens-media-mandate/

Sheran Mehra quits Dhanlaxmi, joins Mahindra Hol
Sheran Mehra has called it a day at Dhanlaxmi Bank. Will now be taking charge as Head-Marketing, Mahindra Holidays
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/sheran-mehra-quits-dhanlaxmi-moves-to-mahindra-holidays/

Sriram Kilambi joins BloombergUTV as President
Mr. Kilambi has over 13 years of Marketing and Operations experience in Media and FMCGs.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/bloombergutv-appoints-sriram-kilambi-as-president/

Hansa, Ipsos to jointly bid for IRS in '13, sign MoU
This joint bid will combine Hansa's extensive experience of readership measurement in the Indian context with Ipsos' global expertise of conducting readership surveys in 60 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/hansa-research-and-ipsos-to-jointly-bid-for-irs-in-2013-signs-mou/

Aidem Ventures to handle sales for Lakshyya Entertainment's Odia GEC
Aidem commands domain expertise in the regional GEC space and Odisha media is the next big thing now, feels Alok Rakshit
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/aidem-ventures-to-handle-sales-for-lakshyya-entertainments-odia-gec/

Free Press releases annual B-school rankings
The key objective of the survey was to factor in all the relevant components so that results reflect all the ideal key considerations of today's MBA aspirant
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/free-press-releases-annual-b-school-rankings/

Cinepolis in talks to pick stake in Big Cinemas
Recent media reports had suggested an equity infusion by Cinepolis, the world's fifth largest multiplex operator with more than 2,500 screens, into Big Cinemas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/cinepolis-in-talks-to-pick-stake-in-big-cinemas/

ESPN STAR Sports launches 'Event Management Group'
The on-ground division will also manage Pepsi T20 Football's on-ground events in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/espn-star-sports-launches-%e2%80%98event-management-group%e2%80%99/

Dainik Bhaskar Group launches Bhaskar School of Media Education
The Dainik Bhaskar School has tied up with Dale Carnegie Training Consultants, a renowned US-based Training company conducting training programs worldwide for over 100 years, to adapt and create the training programs in identified areas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/dainik-bhaskar-group-launches-bhaskar-school-of-media-education/

The Anchor: 6 things to keep in mind while looking for discounts online
we can't ignore the fact that online shopping gives us more discounts and privileges to get the right products into our homes, even without stepping out of our doors says Rama Jamili
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-6-reasons-why-a-life-of-creative-is-different-from-others/

Anil Thakraney: Will ABP News eschew sensationalism?
With the baggage of 'STAR News' off their back, they can re-engineer the channel, and ABP News can become that one Hindi channel that takes news very seriously
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/anil-thakraney-will-abp-news-eschew-sensationalism/

MJR] Making sense of RBI cuts
Every Wednesday or Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mjr-business-news-channels-no-connection-with-biz-news/