Stories on 31st Dec 14

The Mediaah! Dubious Achievement & Yearend Awards 2014
Presenting the much-awaited Awards that you find only on MxMIndia every year!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/the-mediaah-dubious-achievement-yearend-awards-2014/

Sanjeev Kotnala: So what's your Resolution for 2015?
Resolutions take birth, fully aware of their short life. This destined death makes the process of creation a lot more interesting, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-so-whats-your-resolution-for-2015/

Letter from MxMIndia: A Year of Consolidation
The previous year was a horrible one for us. Annus Horribilis, we called it. Twenty-fifteen was pretty good in comparison. Even if the bucks hadn't turned big, the mood was upbeat. The annual year-end letter from Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/letter-from-mxmindia-a-year-of-consolidation/

No edition day on Thu, Jan 1
Our offices will be closed from the afternoon of today (December 31) to the evening of January 1. Hence, there will be no edition tomorrow (on January 1, 2015.)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/no-edition-day-on-thu-jan-1/

14 Ways to Beat the New Year Eve's Hangover!
Try this self-help guide to beat the New Year Eve hangover to beat the headache, nausea, wooziness...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/14-ways-to-beat-the-new-year-eves-hangover/

Veteran journalist BG Verghese passes away
BG Verghese, veteran journalist and former editor of The Times of India, Hindustan Times and The Indian Express passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/veteran-journalist-bg-verghese-passes-away/

Retirement not to affect popularity, Brand Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not over, say experts
Dhoni has been one of the top brands in India over the past few years, endorsing close to 20 brands such as Pepsi, Reebok, Aircel, Gulf Oil, Star Sports, Reebok Amrapali Developers and many more

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/retirement-not-to-affect-popularity-brand-mahendra-singh-dhoni-is-not-over-say-experts/

Stories on 26th Jun

Will switching to youth entertainment work for Channel V?
While there is optimism, the industry and planners are keenly awaiting how the Star India music channel's switch to youth entertainment works in ratings and revenues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/will-the-switch-to-youth-entertainment-work-for-v/

Digital adoption by Asian CEOs limited to device ubiquity: MEC-CNBC study
MEC and CNBC announce the results of a regional study into this highly sought after yet often un-researched niche segment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/digital-adoption-by-asian-ceos-limited-to-device-ubiquity-mec-cnbc-study/

Starbucks set for festive season flag-off in Mumbai
Starbucks Coffee Co and its Indian joint venture partner Tata Group have plans to open around 40 stores by December
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/starbucks-set-for-festive-season-flag-off-from-mumbai/

Local retailers partner global brands to launch own labels
Such alliances can provide the domestic partners with a slew of insights across the entire retailing process
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/local-retailers-partner-global-brands-to-launch-own-labels/

SMG India offers Web+TV optimizer
This optimizer will sit within the TARDIIS suite - SMG's proprietary optimizer which is in use since 2006
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/starcom-mediavest-offers-webtv-optimizer-in-india/

Havas arm launches mobile msgng platform
The platform allows companies to launch sophisticated, multi-country mobile messaging campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/havas-arm-launches-mobile-msgng-platform/

Scarecrow bags corporate mandate for Religare
Scarecrow Communications bags creative mandate for the corporate brand of Religare Enterprises
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/scarecrow-bags-corporate-mandate-for-religare/

Bang in the Middle is Veen's communication partner
Bang in the Middle will henceforth be responsible for managing the brand's health globally
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bang-in-the-middle-is-veens-communication-partner/

Dinesh Singh Rathore is COO, Madison Media Omega
Mr Rathore has over 17 years of experience in media, working with media agencies like Starcom MediaVest Group and Mudra
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/dinesh-singh-rathore-is-coo-madison-media-omega/

A Jagannath joins LinkedIn to head trade marketing
Mr Jagannath's immediate focus will be to drive existing and new initiatives for LinkedIn's Marketing Solutions and Hiring Solutions portfolios
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/a-jagannath-joins-linkedin-to-head-trade-marketing/

Bharti Airtel gears up to present Super Singer 7
The much awaited Airtel Super Singer 7 will be aired every Wednesday from June 27 onwards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bharti-airtel-gears-up-to-present-super-singer-7/

RK Swamy Media wins Khazana Jewellery account
The account will be handled by the team under the leadership of K Satyanarayana, VP (west & south)

The Anchor: Mitrajit Bhattacharya on 5 areas where print (& mags in particular) need to upgrade their knowledge
Mitrajit Bhattacharya talks of ways of measuring a magazine's performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-mitrajit-bhattacharya-on-5-areas-of-knowledge-building-for-print-magazines-in-particular/

Debrief: Britannia Bourbon Cappuccino: Power of insight
The young gen, at who Britannia Bourbon Cappuccino is targeted at, will connect with this stuff
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/debrief-britannia-bourbon-cappuccino-power-of-insight/

Ranjona Banerji: TV does right by Baby Mahi!
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-tv-does-right-by-baby-mahi/

Stories on 18th January

Get set for the funny stuff with 'Comedy Central'
Viacom18's sixth channel hopes to achieve eyeballs with aggressive marketing and innovations.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/get-set-for-the-funny-stuff-with-comedy-central/

Nokia, Tata star in India's most trusted brands report
Nokia, TATA top; Anna pips Sachin, Salman and Amitabh as the most trusted personality.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nokia-tata-star-in-indias-most-trusted-brands-report/

Case Study: Justeat.in's campaign to attract foodies
In an attempt to provide Delh iwith an opportunity to review their favourite restaurants, Justeat.in, in association with IFB, launched Restaurant Rumble.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/case-study-justeat-ins-campaign-to-attract-foodies/

NDTV Good Times' tie-up with Geo TV for Foodistan
The show will feature 16 chefs from India and Pakistan in a battle of culinary supremacy and will be broadcast in India and Pakistan.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/ndtv-good-times-tie-up-with-geo-tv-for-foodistan/

Clear Channel Mudra & Tata Housing celebrate Uttarayan
Clear Channel Mudra launches an innovative outdoor campaign for Tata Housing Development Company with the theme of Uttarayan.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/clear-channel-mudra-tata-housing-celebrate-uttarayan/

Newswatch: Sanjay Kapoor on Team Anna & the fast co
TV is an extremely expensive business and most news channels would not have gone overboard on Anna's campaign if there was no promise of gains - present or in the future. Who put up the money for the coverage, asks Sanjay Kapoor.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/newswatch-sanjay-kapoor-on-team-anna-and-the-fast-company/

Gouri Dange: A Random Harvest
Yawny soaps, tepid Hitchcock, but a riveting Javed Akhtar.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/gouri-dange-a-random-harvest/

Genesis Burson-Marsteller begins 2012 with multiple new account wins
The firm has bagged significant project clients such as TNT, Art Dubai and India Design Forum.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/genesis-burson-marsteller-begins-2012-with-multiple-new-account-wins/

Mollywood honours King Khan at Ujala-Asianet Film Awards
Superstars Mohan Lal and Mammootty also honoured the King Khan for his outstanding contributions to the Indian film industry.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/mollywood-honours-king-khan-at-ujala-asianet-film-awards/

The Anchor: Vipin Dhyani on the 5 films he wishes he had directed
A film should have a unique storyline or a powerful narrative or a moderate direction, or a mix bag of all, says Vipin Dhyani.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-vipin-dhyani-on-the-5-films-he-wishes-he-had-directed/

Anil Thakraney: How the marathon has become an an outdoor Page 3 bash
Why should we suffer because a few sods wanna have street fun, and are desperate for their 'athletic' frames to be featured on Page 3?.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/anil-thakraney-how-the-marathon-has-become-an-an-outdoor-page-3-bash/

Media frenzy over VK Singh's age
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the papers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/media-frenzy-over-vk-singhs-age/

NCT Data Wk 1 '12
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nct-data-wk-1-12/

Stories on 12th January

From agency maverick to 'khadoos' client...
What happens when agency heads move to the client's firm? How does life change, and do the switchers miss the agency days?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/from-agency-maverick-to-khadoos-client/

@GroupM: M Suku to join Group M ESP, Mindshare restructures
Fueled by great ideas, intelligence and analytics, the focus will be on growing our existing clients behind a strong strategy and thrust in digital, says Ravi Rao, Leader - Mindshare South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/m-suku-to-join-groupmesp-as-mindshare-announces-restructuring/

FMCGs make hay as noodles, soft-drinks etc drive growth in rural India
Rural consumption boost for FMCG companies -- 10% by volume and 12% by value - in the first ten months of 2011, as per an IMRB study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/fmcgs-make-hay-as-noodles-soft-drinks-etc-drive-growth-in-rural-india/

Typically quirky, Mudra 'welcomes' Bobby Pawar to JWT
Mudra gave former CCO Bobby Pawar a hearty farewell in a unique way by putting up a billboard right next to his new agency, saying 'Mudra welcomes Bobby Pawar to JWT'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/typically-quirky-mudra-welcomes-bobby-pawar-to-jwt/

For reality TV specialist Niret Alva, Survivor India is huuuuge
Survivor India, spread across 45 days and with 22 contestants, is unscripted except for the anchor lines, and Executive Producer Niret Alva avers that this will restore viewers' faith in reality shows.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/for-reality-tv-specialist-niret-alva-survivor-india-is-huuuuge/

FM in the North-East - a foggy picture
Lack of government support is the main reason FM stations in the North-East region face an uphill task.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/fm-in-the-north-east-a-foggy-picture/

Saaru chhe! History channel now in Gujarati
History TV18 is the first international channel to launch in Gujarati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/saaru-chhe-history-channel-now-in-gujarati/

DID announces tie-up with Reebok
As a part of this arrangement, Reebok has designed a customized range of DID dance gear and will retail it in nearly 100 outlets across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/did-announces-tie-up-with-reebok/

Angry Brides for dowry awareness
Shaadi.com launches Facebook game to create awareness on the evil of the dowry system.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/angry-brides-for-dowry-awareness/

Dainik Bhaskar Group Launches 'The Brain Hunt 2012'
Brain Hunt-2012 is a roller-coaster ride with 16 mind boggling activities presented in a wonderfully crafted activity workbook
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/dainik-bhaskar-group-launches-the-brain-hunt-2012/

Economic Times, now on mobile and tablet
The most-read business daily launches applications for all mobile and tablet formats.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/economic-times-now-on-mobile-and-tablet/

Radio Mirchi and Birla Sun Life’s campaign to protect families
The idea behind the campaign is to make the masses aware that their life, dreams and future are not necessarily in their control.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/radio-mirchi-and-birla-sun-life%E2%80%99s-campaign-to-protect-families/

APCO Worldwide and Aakriti Promotions form strategic partnership
The partnership will focus on developing a comprehensive communication offer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/apco-worldwide-and-aakriti-promotions-form-strategic-partnership/

The Anchor: 4 reasons South India needs its own special interest mags
India's diversity means that there is a strong need to focus on this side of the geography, argues Bina Sujit.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-4-reasons-south-india-needs-its-own-special-interest-mags/

Debrief: Female bonding with Tanishq
There's not much of an idea in the new Tanishq Glam Gold commercial. But energetic and engaging treatment makes it come alive.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/debrief-female-bonding-with-tanishq/

Mumbai papers go aggro on civic issues
Ranjona Banerji reviews the content on news television and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/mumbai-papers-go-aggro-on-civic-issues/

Stories on 29th November

We've bn inconsistent in r work: Sonal Dabral
Anil Thakraney buttons the Bates boss or a free-n-frank talk about agencies, people & the work they do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sonal-dabral-we-have-been-inconsistent-in-our-work/

Stark stats: 40 mn traders may gain, 122 mn consumers could lose if retail FDI is trashed
A comparison of potential gainers and losers in the government’s move to open up retail for FDI reveals that 122 million consumers set to gain while only 40 million traders could get affected
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stark-stats-40-mn-traders-may-gain-122-mn-consumers-could-lose-if-retail-fdi-is-trashed/

MediaVest Worldwide bags SuperMax business
MediaVest Worldwide has bagged the SuperMax business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediavest-worldwide-bags-supermax-business/

DLF brings Scarecrow Delhi to its roster
Real estate giant DLF adds Scarecrow Delhi to its panel of creative agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/dlf-brings-scarecrow-delhi-to-its-roster/

Debrief: High on Mia empathy
The contrast is endearing - that of a desire to look beautiful. And a real life that's full of stress. Good show!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-high-on-mia-empathy/

VIP journeys into e-commerce
VIP becomes the first luggage brand in the country to offer e-commerce facility to its consumers across India through its website www.vipbags.com.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vip-journeys-into-e-commerce/

AIM slams penalty against Times Now
AIM president Tarun Rai says that the quantum of penalty levied on Times Now is not only unreasonable but can set a precedent that would threaten the independent functioning of news media in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/aim-slams-penalty-against-times-now/

Vizeum wins media duties for Educomp Schools
Educomp Schools, as part of its growth strategy, has appointed Aegis Media's Vizeum India as its media AOR.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vizeum-wins-media-duties-for-educomp-schools/

Anugrah Madison offers Rural Academy for management students
Anugrah Madison Rural Academy will teach the basics of rural marketing to management students, as more and more marketers turn their focus to rural India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/anugrah-madison-offers-rural-academy-for-management-students/

5 indicators of when it's time you should start looking for a new job
Jaisurya Das highlights the signs when it’s time to move on and get your career in order
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/5-indicators-of-when-its-time-you-should-start-looking-for-a-new-job/

J Dey murder case gets murkier
Ranjona Banerji rues about how and why journos are no longer united on the J Dey murder case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/j-dey-murder-case-gets-murkier/

CNBC TV18 Prime HD goes experiential
CNBC-TV18 Prime HD reaches out to premium consumers of the electronic store Croma through streaming of the HD channel across multiple LCD panels displayed in the store.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/cnbc-tv18-prime-hd-goes-experiential/

Stories on 21st November

Upclose with Paid News

MxMIndia partnered the screening of Umesh Aggarwal's documentary on Paid News and a panel discussion thereafter.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/paid-news-the-inside-story/

Is Bobby Pawar quitting Mudra?

Mudra’s chief creative officer Bobby Pawar is rumoured to be moving to JWT

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/is-bobby-pawar-quitting-mudra/

The Anchor: 5 reasons why broadband internet will grow in India

With more users, better penetration and competitive pricing, broadband internet has nowhere to go but up.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-broadband-internet-will-grow-in-india/

AdStrat: Birla Sun Life leaves nothing to fate

The new Birla Sun Life Insurance campaign objective is to reiterate the philosophy to leave nothing to fate

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adstrat-leave-nothing-to-fate/

Be cautious in slow market: Rana Barua

Recognizing that there is definitely a slowdown, it’s no time to take things for granted, says the Red FM COO.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/be-cautious-in-slow-market-rana-barua/

Debrief: Unbelievably silly

If a trainee copywriter came to me with such a script, I would recommend the chap to a psychiatrist.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-unbelievably-silly/

All set for Effies on Dec 14

The Ad Club Bombay gets ready for judging procedure for Effie 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/edging-towards-effies/

Ten Sports gets hockey deal till 2014

Ten Sports has entered into a long term partnership with the International Hockey Federation to acquire the broadcasting rights for the major FIH Championships till 2014. As part of the agreement Ten Sports will be broadcasting over 50 India playing matches the next four years from major men’s hockey tournaments from around the world.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ten-sports-gets-hockey-deal-till-2014/

Sanjay Kailash is ESPN’s EVP, Head of Sales (India)

Sports content provider ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has announced the promotion of Sanjay Kailash to Executive Vice President & Head of Sales (India) for its India operations, ESPN Software India (ESI).

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sanjay-kailash-is-espn%E2%80%99s-evp-head-of-sales-india/

Corruption a symptom of governance: Mark Tully (Video Report)

Launching his latest book in the capital, ‘Non Stop India’, Mark Tully reiterated that corruption is a major malaise but if you concentrate too much on it, you forget the cause of corruption, which is bad governance.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/corruption-a-symptom-of-governance-mark-tully/

Cannes Lions launch Mobile category; Tom Eslinger appointed first jury chair

The International Festival of Creativity - Cannes Lions - has announced that Mobile will be added as a new awards section, launching at the 2012 Festival. Tom Eslinger, Digital Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, will preside over the Mobile Lions jury in its inaugural year.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/cannes-lions-launch-mobile-category-tom-eslinger-appointed-first-jury-chair/

INS, IBF express shock on SC order in Times Now defamation case

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) expresses great surprise and concern over the impact of the recent decision of the Supreme Court that dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Times Now

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ibf-expresses-shock-on-times-now-matter/

Stand up and be counted against paid news!
In Freaking news, Ranjona Banerji profiles the fare on nightly news and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stand-up-and-be-counted-against-paid-news/

Stories on 1st November

Amid firecrackers, the papers are quieter

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

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/happy-days-in-hyderabad/

Analysis: Will Omnicom upset the applecart?

Many youngsters in the agency have applauded Omnicom’s present move in Mudra, hoping that it would give the agency a fresh lease of life.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/will-omnicom-upset-the-applecart/

Rediffusion subcontracts Tata work to SBU with Edelman

Rediffusion and Edelman announce strategic alliance to form an SBU to service Tata group business

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/rediffusion-subcontracts-tata-work-to-sbu-with-edelman/

SAB eyeing ZEE’s ranking

SAB aims to beat ZEE in the next three months, launches Saturday Prime Time Entertainment.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sab-eyeing-zee%E2%80%99s-ranking/

Omnicom moves to rule India with Mudra buy

From a base of Rs 10 lakh in 1983 to Rs 700 cr for an additional 41% stake to Omnicom, Mudra has done well for Reliance ADAG boss Anil Ambani

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/omnicom-moves-to-rule-india-with-mudra-buy/

Shika Mukerjee: Mamata dream sequence ends

Like a grand infatuation that is pursuing its natural course towards an inevitable end, the heady, halcyon days of the media’s romance with Mamata Banerjee as the harbinger of “change” or “parivartan” are coming to an end.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mamata-dream-sequence-ends/

The Anchor: Hoshie Ghaswalla on 10 reasons why B2B media will thrive

B2B media is the most connected to both its key constituents – be it the reader or the advertiser / sponsor.a

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-10-reasons-b2b-media-will-thrive/

Debrief: A shining ad!

Micromax is notorious for over-the-top and often offensive advertising, so this commercial came as no surprise to me.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-a-shining-ad/

AdAsia opens in grand style

On October 31, 2011 AdAsia began in New Delhi in Grand style. The opening ceremony hosted 1200 delegates from over 25 countries.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-opens-in-grand-style/

NCT Data Wk 43 '11

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/nct-data-wk-43-11/