Stories on 4th Mar'13

MxM Mondays: How useful are conferences?
It's the season for seminars, conclaves and discussions on aspects of the media, advertising and marketing industry. Time, money and energy is spent on these events, but are they really worth it? MxMIndia finds out
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/mxm-monday-how-useful-are-conferences/

NREGS allocation hike would boost buying
Hike in allocation for National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme would provide boost to FMCG
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/nregs-allocation-hike-would-boost-buying/

Star deal with Ajay Devgn for Rs 400 cr for movie rights till 2017
Ajay Devgn has signed a Rs 400 crore pact with Star India for movie rights
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/star-deal-with-ajay-devgn-for-rs-400-cr-for-movie-rights-till-2017/

Fast company: Mahindra acts on digital feedback
When social media commentators reacted to an anomaly in a digitally released version of the Mahindra SUV TVC, the company was quick to rectify the error and gained brownie points among the online community
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/fast-company-mahindra-acts-on-digital-feedback/

55% digitization target achieved in Phase II cities: MIB
A recent review by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has shown that over 55% digitization target has been achieved in 38 cities, set for digitization by March 31 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/55-digitization-target-achieved-in-phase-ii-cities-mib/

Anil Thakraney: The Dettol/Vim slugfest
These duels have to be fought on the marketing battlefield, not in courtrooms. That’s where the real action is
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/anil-thakraney-the-dettolvim-slugfest/

Reviewing the Reviews: The Attacks of 26/11
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/reviewing-the-reviews-the-attacks-of-2611/

Ford launches EcoSport Urban Discoveries campaign
EcoSport Urban Discoveries will leverage television, radio, print, mobile, press and social internet channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/ford-launches-ecosport-urban-discoveries-campaign/

TV industry to debate digital dividends at CASBAA India Forum 2013
The CASBAA India Forum 2013, on March 7 in New Delhi, brings into focus POVs of various television industry stakeholders
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/tv-industry-to-debate-digital-dividends-at-casbaa-india-forum-2013/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Sameer Ganapathy: Personalization at the consumer's fingertips
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/one-big-idea-by-sameer-ganapathy-personalization-at-the-consumers-fingertips/

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Anil Machado: Being different is not niche, it's purely 'Mass'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/one-big-idea-by-sameer-ganapathy-personalization-at-the-consumers-fingertips/

Stories on 27th February

10 takeaways from ad:tech 2012
A quick look at what happened @ the premier congregation of digital marketing, media and ad professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/10-takeaways-from-adtech-201/

Mindshare's YouTube record with 'Boost Sachin Anthem'
Hosted on Youtube on the February 8, sung by the latest rage, Dhanush of the Kolaveri Di fame, the anthem video now boasts of a Gold Trending Medal from YouTube, with over 4 million views as on February 22.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/mindshare-shatters-youtube-record-with-boost-sachin-anthem/


We're a one-stop shop for broadcasters: Santosh Nair, UTV
UTV Television's USP is that they deliver scripted and non-scripted content to the broadcaster in six to seven languages says Chief Operating Officer Santosh Nair.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/were-a-one-stop-shop-for-any-broadcaster-santosh-nair-utv/


Asterii seeks to create new wave in the world of analytics
While agencies are waking up to the phenomenon in a heightened manner, there is still a lot that is needed to be done in the space, admits CEO Niteen Bhagwat.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/asterii-seeks-to-create-new-wave-in-the-world-of-analytics/


Day 2 @ad:tech: Nothing's too small in new digi world
What happened at ad:tech on Day 2; meanwhile, Delhi will be the third-time host to ad:tech in 2013.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/day-2-adtech-nothings-too-small-in-new-digi-world/


[PR Channel] We are producing pathetic people for almost every kind of task: Dilip Cherian
In conversation with MxM India, Dilip Cherian, Consulting Partner, Perfect Relations talks about the talent crunch turning into a big area of concern, something he regards as India’s huge pitfall in coming years.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/we-are-producing-pathetic-people-for-almost-every-kind-of-task-dilip-cherian/


OOH brand awareness for Om Logistics by JCDecaux
The duration of the campaign, from January 2012 to February 2012, was selected to coincide with the various exhibitions held at Pragati Maidan in these months.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/ooh-brand-awareness-for-om-logistics-by-jcdecaux/


The Anchor: 5 must-haves for youngsters entering adland
With the basics in place, young entrants to the ad world can go any place. BR Swarup gives the rundown.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/the-anchor-5-must-haves-for-youngsters-entering-the-ad-industry/


Anil Thakraney: Dual ad play during cricket matches?
During a cricket match if the player is found performing really badly, or is woefully out of form, the advertiser can switch to the commercial that doesn’t feature him.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/anil-thakraney-dual-ad-play-during-cricket-matches/

Ad Strat: Mahindra XUV500
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. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/ad-strat-mahindra-xuv500/

Stories on 22nd February

So will media spends grow at 12 or 8%?
It's the season for predicting spends, and even as there are varying numbers from Mindshare, Madison & MPA, the industry appears  cautious yet optimistic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/so-will-media-spends-grow-at-12-or-8/

Coke & Pepsi to sizzle summer with more drinks
Both are responding to the changes in consumption patterns in India's Rs13,000-crore soft drinks market, according to experts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/coke-pepsi-to-sizzle-summer-with-more-drinks/

Sony bullish on being numero uno Hindi GEC
Sony Entertainment channel, which is sitting pretty at No 2 position in the line-up of general entertainment channels, is quite positive on the chances of becoming the genre leader - something the channel has long awaited in the many years it has been in the business.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/sony-bullish-on-no-1-spot/

ad:tech 2012 set to kick off today
The three-day Delhi event will see participation from over 70 digital marketing companies, more than 2500 delegates and experts from the digital marketing fraternity.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/adtech-2012-set-to-kick-off-today/

Retailers Mahindra group, Godrej Interio, Reliance Retail hire specialists to up sales
Retailers see such specialised shop floor employees as critical to success in the current economic scenario, when consumer sentiments are down
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/retailers-mahindra-group-godrej-interio-reliance-retail-hire-specialists-to-up-sales/

Bridgestone is title sponsor of World Series Hockey
The Bridgestone World Series Hockey will be held from February 29 to April 2, and will involve 200 leading players - Indian and international
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/bridgestone-is-title-sponsor-of-world-series-hockey/

Pavan Varshnei quits ABP, hands over to Kaushik Banerjee
Pavan Varshnei, President, English language publications at Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP), has decided to move on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/pavan-varshnei-quits-abp-kaushik-banerjee-to-head-eng-mags/

Gouri Dange: The cut-rate client & the new age freelancer
'It's for a good cause and think of the exposure,' they say, but exposure and goodwill don't pay the freelancer's bills, observes Gouri Dange.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/gouri-dange-the-cut-rate-client-the-new-age-freelancer/

Axis, banking on life's growth story
Axis bank launches its new campaign created by Lowe Lintas, 'Badhti ka naam Zindagi'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/axis-banking-on-lifes-growth-story/

Radio reality show Big Memsaab to cover more states in season 5
Big Memsaab, the radio reality show focusing on ordinary women with extraordinary talent, is expanding to cover more states.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/radio-reality-show-big-memsaab-to-cover-more-states-in-season-5/

Real Steel boxes its way into Top 10 iTunes Chart
The mobile game app is among the top 10 paid apps on iOS
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/real-steel-boxes-its-way-into-top-10-itunes-chart/

Vizeum wins media duties of Ricoh India
Ricoh has aggressive growth plans with clear focus in the areas of multi-functional products, laser printers and managed document services
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/vizeum-wins-media-duties-of-ricohindia/

The Anchor: Anil Thakraney on 9 reasons why KFA must shut shop
It would hurt Dr Vijay Mallya's pride if his pet project got killed. But there's no place for ego and emotion in business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/anil-thakraney-on-9-reasons-why-kfa-must-shut-shop/

The King in troubled waters
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/the-king-in-troubled-waters/

Stories on 20th October

First on MxMIndia: NDTV elevates Barkha Dutt and Sonia Singh

Barkha Dutt is elevated to Group Editor and President of the Editorial Board. Sonia Singh is Editorial Director and President of Ethics Committee

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/first-on-mxmindia-barkha-dutt-elevated-to-group-editor-prez-of-edit-board-sonia-singh-edit-dir-prez-of-ethics-committee/

Express’s excellent expose of Kiran Bedi’s inflated bills

In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on nightly news and in the morning papers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/express%E2%80%99s-excellent-expose-of-kiran-bedi%E2%80%99s-inflated-bills/

The Anchor: 7 ads that star sports and sportsmen

In no particular order - from the dancing girl on the cricket field to Sehwag’s Ma - there’s something about Indian ads and sports that hits the spot.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-7-ads-that-star-sports-and-sportsmen/

Jigsee enables video streaming on common mobiles

The application provides 2,50,000 minutes of free of cost content in 12 Indian languages

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/jigsee-enables-video-streaming-on-common-mobiles/

PIX brings you Dynamite Diwali

The line-up has a collection of enthralling, nerve wrecking and entertaining movies this October

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/pix-brings-you-dynamite-diwali/

Happy Anniversary, Shaadi.com!

Indian matrimonial industry pioneer Shaadi.com turns 15, celebrates World Matrimonial Week.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/happy-anniversary-shaadi-com/

Diwali fun on Star Plus

A week of surprises and a Diwali extravaganza airs from October 17 to October 21 at 6:30pm on Star Plus

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/diwali-fun-on-star-plus/

WB to light up TV screens this Diwali

Viewers will see Hollywood’s best in four special themes from October 3 to October 27 at 9pm

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/wb-to-light-up-tv-screens-this-diwali/

Anil Thakraney’s Debrief: Wacky and effective!

For a new online shopping portal, it’s critical to come up with a clutter-breaker, which Yebhi has done.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/anil-thakraney%E2%80%99s-debrief-wacky-and-effective/

Phaneesh Murthy gives second Guru Mantra lecture

Entrepreneur Mag flags off second season of Guru Mantra with Phaneesh Murthy.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/phaneesh-murthy-gives-second-guru-mantra-lecture/

BBC Good Food whets appetites

Extensive marketing plans for BBC Good Food as it launches on Oct 21

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/bbc-good-food-whets-appetites/

MTR eyes Rs 500 crore by 2012

MTR, which is known for its South Indian instant food mixes and spices, is entering the South Indian snacks category, one that is growing at a rate of more than 40 percent a year.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/mtr-eyes-rs-500-crore-by-2012/

Marketers up self-image reinforcement

Corporate image advertising up 40%; Maruti, Adidas, M&M among the top advertisers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/marketers-up-self-image-reinforcement/

Leo Burnett wins Mahindra creative mandates

Mahindra First Choice awards its creative duties to Leo Burnett India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/leo-burnett-wins-mahindra-creative-mandates/