Stories on 30th Jul 14

Flipkart: Billion-dollar Baby
A $100-billion entity, Flipkart raises $1 bn in funds. Co may be valued at $7 bn. What next for the Bansals?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/flipkart-billion-dollar-baby/

Quasar wins digital mandate for Philips TV
The account will be handled by the Quasar Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/quasar-wins-digital-mandate-for-philips-tv/

FCB Ulka conceptualises new TVC for Hero Pleasure
Alia Bhatt is the new face of the brand and the TVC portrays her in her fun loving, confident and adventurous avatar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/fcb-ulka-conceptualises-new-tvc-for-hero-pleasure/

Make everyday a day of love, urges Bluestone through new TVC
The TVC provides a fresh take on gifting and explores new jewellery buying trends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/make-everyday-a-day-of-love-urges-bluestone-through-new-tvc/

IAA Conversations to feature Sir Martin Sorrell and Arnab Goswami
The event will be held at the ITC Grand Central Hotel in Parel, Mumbai from 3.30 pm to 5 pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/iaa-conversations-to-feature-sir-martin-sorrell-and-arnab-goswami/

Ranjona Banerji: Neil Harman's tale of 'unattributed' content
The story of Neil Harman, much respected tennis writer for The London Times, is a cautionary tale for all journalists, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ranjona-banerji-neil-harmans-tale-of-unattributed-content/

BARC India spruces up logo, brand identity
The BARC India team has taken inspiration from a Rubik's Cube to solve the puzzle uniquely, vibrantly and transparently
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/barc-india-spruces-up-logo-brand-identity/

Dainik Bhaskar hosts Unmetro event in Bengaluru
The conference was attended by over 170 delegates comprising leading noteworthy professionals from media, marketing and advertising

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/dainik-bhaskar-hosts-unmetro-event-in-bengaluru/

Stories on 6th Nov '13

Dhanda wasn't really manda this Diwali
Retailers cheer festive season with a bang, Diwali sales grow despite slowdown + Brands like Apple, Samsung, Nestle and Ferrero Rocher make hay
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/dhanda-isnt-really-manda-this-diwali/

Ravi Deshpande sets up Whyness
The former Contract India chairman and CCO has set up Whyness Worldwide with offices in Mumbai, Paris and Boston and two strategic offshore alliance - the Boston-based big data tech firm called Findability Sciences and a branding and design company called Seenk from France
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ravi-deshpande-sets-up-whyness/

Star junks ESPN brand, launches Star Sports with 6 channels and website
Star India announces commitment of more than Rs 20,000 crore in the sports business with non-cricketing games given fair importance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ravi-deshpande-sets-up-whyness/

Ranjona Banerji: Star Sports network is welcome, but no unannounced switchovers please
Perhaps now Star Sports and all its channels will only buy rights to tournaments that they can actually show us, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ranjona-banerji-star-sports-network-is-welcome-but-no-unannounced-switchovers-please/

Star cashes in on Sachin mania, hikes ad rates by 40%
Cashing in on the hype surrounding Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test matches, broadcaster Star India has raised ad rates by almost 30-40%
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/star-cashes-in-on-sachin-mania-hikes-ad-rates-by-40/

DDB Mudra ropes in Sambit Mohanty as Creative Head, North
The McCann Erickson ECD will take charge of the creative duties at DDB Mudra for North India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ddb-mudra-ropes-in-sambit-mohanty-as-creative-head-north/