Stories on 9th May 14

It's final. Publicis and Omnicom will not merge
The giants have announced their decision to terminate the proposed mega-merger of the advertising and marketing services giants
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/its-final-publicis-and-omnicom-will-not-merge/

Y&R, JWT & TBWA in running for Tata's global creative pitch
The three firms in the running for Tata Group's global advertising pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/yr-jwt-tbwa-in-running-for-tatas-global-creative-pitch/

Shailesh Kapoor: May 16: Mother Of All TV Battles
Shailesh Kapoor on how May 16 has emerged as the most promoted television date by far in our television history
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/shailesh-kapoor-may-16-mother-of-all-tv-battles/

Ranjona Banerji: Arnab Goswami: From roaring lion with RaGa to mouse with NaMo
A roaring lion with Rahul Gandhi, a coy kitty-cat with Raj Thackeray and a mouse with Narendra Modi, Ranjona Banerji writes on the varying interview techniques of India’s most watched TV news anchor, Arnab Goswami
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-arnab-goswami-from-roaring-lion-with-raga-to-mouse-with-namo/

IAA Young Turks Forum to host Nihal Kaviratne
Nihal Kaviratne, CBE, Chairman, Akzo Nobel India will meet young professionals to address as well as mentor them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/iaa-young-turks-forum-to-host-nihal-kaviratne/

Text100 unveils insights into B2B technology decision maker's journey
The research found on average six people are involved in the technology purchasing decision-making process
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/text100-unveils-insights-into-b2b-technology-decision-makers-journey/

Adfactors expands Asia operations to Sri Lanka
This is Adfactors PR’s third office in Asia outside India after Dubai and Singapore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/adfactors-expands-asia-operations-to-sri-lanka/

Digital Quotient appoints new Sales Head
The move is in line with Digital Quotient's aggressive move into arena of Data Analytics and Audience Marketing to provide holistic solutions to its wide customer base

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/digital-quotient-appoints-new-sales-head/

Stories on 30th Jan '14

Publicis takes majority stake in Law & Kenneth, asks L&K to take charge of Saatchi & Saatchi
The new structure to have both companies working under the L&K Saatchi & Saatchi brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/publicis-takes-majority-stake-in-law-kenneth-asks-lk-to-take-charge-of-saatchi-saatchi/

Colors back at #2 as Life OK biggest gainer in Week 4
Star Plus was at 606 (previous week 626), Colors at 449 (467), Zee at 441 (471), Life OK 375 (347), Sab 323 (318) and Sony was at 254 (258)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/colors-back-at-2-as-life-ok-biggest-gainer-in-week-4/

Abhijit Avasthi: As of today, Ogilvy not participating in Abby. But, if Ad Club accepts its demands, it could...
A chat with with the Ogilvy & Mather National Creative Director revealed the agency is still awaiting the Abby organizers response to its demands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/abhijit-avasthi-as-of-today-ogilvy-not-participating-in-abby-but-if-ad-club-accepts-its-demands-it-could/

Key newspapers likely to contest IRS numbers in Court
MxMIndia learns that a few leading dailies are planning to collectively and individual contest the IRS in Court. They are currently seeking legal opinion on the same.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/key-newspapers-likely-to-contest-irs-numbers-in-court/

Taproot launches second phase of TOI campaign on farmer suicides
The second phase of the campaign was launched a few days back with a two-minute TVC, digital and print advertising and exhibitions which will draw people to understand the problem and donate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/taproot-launches-second-phase-of-toi-campaign-on-farmer-suicides/

Pune Design Festival on Feb 14-15
The Association of Designers of India has announced the eight annual edition of the Pune Design Festival. It will be held on February 14 and 15 at Hotel Le Meridien, Pune
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/pune-design-festival-on-feb-14-15/

Rajshekar Patil joins TBWA as CD
TBWA\India announced the appointment of Rajshekar Patil as Creative Director based in the Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/rajshekar-patil-joins-tbwa-as-cd/

Stories on 19th Dec '13

Impact of tech & techcos on consumer & advertiser behaviour: GroupM report
Extracts from GroupM's observationson how technology and technology companies will impact our business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/impact-of-tech-techcos-on-consumer-advertiser-behaviour-groupm-report/

In Week 50, Colors is No 2 Hindi GEC
While Star Plus continues to be numero uno, Colors gets ahead of Zee for the #2 slot in Week 50 amongst Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/in-week-50-colors-is-no-2-hindi-gec/

LiveTweets of Maurice Levy presser from 3.50pm @mxmindia
MxMIndia will bring you livetweets of the all-important Maurice Levy press conference from 3.50pm (1550 HRS India)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/livetweets-of-maurice-levy-presser-from-3-50pm-mxmindia/

IBS continues winning spree with Tata Docomo, wins Yahoo Big Idea Chair 2013
The Yahoo Big Idea Chair 2013 awards saw 137 brands represented through 426 entries from 61 agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ibs-continues-winning-spree-with-tata-docomo-wins-yahoo-big-idea-chair-2013/

Is it Goodbye Abby given internal & international awards?
With agencies going in for their internal awards, that's the question many seem to be asking in adland

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ibs-continues-winning-spree-with-tata-docomo-wins-yahoo-big-idea-chair-2013/