Stories on 10th Feb '14

What form of Regulation in India?
Can we effectively regulate media in India? Indeed, should the media be regulated? And by whom? Chintamani Rao discusses the issue
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/what-form-of-regulation-in-india/

It's mid-Feb and no Goafest/Abby dates yet!
The decision on the date has been delayed by fear of a clash with dates of the general elections
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/its-mid-feb-and-no-goafestabby-dates-yet/

Creativeland Asia hires Kay Khoo as Chief Innovations Officer
The co-founder of Kyoorius and the co-creator of Kyoorius Designyatra will be responsible for design and technology-led initiatives at Creativeland. He will continue his association with Kyoorius
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/creativeland-asia-hires-kay-khoo-as-chief-innovations-officer/

Jaldi 5 with Ashwin Padmanabhan: 92.7 Big FM's rise to No 2 in Mumbai is about content, not just music
A quick chat with Ashwin Padmanabhan, National Business Head, 92.7 Big FM on his Mumbai’s station ascent to No 2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/jaldi-5-with-ashwin-padmanabhan-92-7-big-fm%e2%80%99s-rise-to-no-2-in-mumbai-is-about-content-not-just-music/

NDTV Profit to convert to NDTV Prime post trading and on weekends
Billed as a first-in-India channel concept, NDTV Prime will be launched on March 17.2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ndtv-profit-to-convert-to-ndtv-prime-post-trading-and-on-weekends/

Amith Prabhu: The need for an individual membership-driven PR association
All skilled service professions have bodies which one can benefit from by being a member, but in Indian PR, there is no such, rues Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/amith-prabhu-the-need-for-an-individual-membership-driven-pr-association/

Reviewing the Reviews: Mostly 2.5-3 stars for 'Hasee Toh Phasee'
There were unreserved raves for lead actress Parineeti Chopra and just a little less appreciation for Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Joshi

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/reviewing-the-reviews-mostly-2-5-3-stars-for-hasee-toh-phasee/

Stories on 8th Jan '14

6 tech-driven trends to look out for in 2014
Wearable fundraising, smart bras, e-Government and ambient Bluetooth consumer messaging are all set to trend in 2014, notes this report from Mindshare's Original Thinkers Series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/6-tech-driven-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2014/

Tanmay Mohanty to take charge of Resultrix and Perfomics in India as Gulrez Alam moves to Singapore as Chief Devpt Officer for ZO APAC
The announcements are part of ZenithOptimedia Group's  management succession moves for Performics and Resultrix in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/tanmay-mohanty-to-take-charge-of-resultrix-and-perfomics-in-india-as-gulrez-alam-moves-to-singapore-as-chief-devpt-officer-for-zo-apac/

Channels fined, to apologise as news self-regulator NBSA acts on 7 complaints
News channels have been fined and asked to apologise as news self-regulator News Broadcasting  Standards Authority has announced its order on seven complaints received
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/channels-fined-to-apologise-as-news-self-regulator-nbsa-acts-on-7-complaints/

MouthShut's plea on IT Rules 2011 to come up for hearing in SC
MouthShut.com's plea challenging IT Rules 2011 is to come up for hearing in the Supreme Court
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/mouthshuts-plea-on-it-rules-2011-to-come-up-for-hearing-in-sc/

Sony Six pushes Star Sports out of Aus Open rights
The sports channel has bagged the rights for the Australian Open for five years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/sony-six-pushes-star-sports-out-of-aus-open-rights/

Bull's Eye for Ormax's 'First Day Box Office' forecast tool
Ormax Media's FBO forecast model claims 100% accuracy in Dec 2013

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/bulls-eye-for-ormaxs-first-day-box-office-forecast-tool/

Stories on 27th May '13

Is negative publicity a positive for brands?
Given the clouds over the Indian Premier League, MxMIndia spoke to industry professionals to find out what brands can do in such a scenario
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48456

N Ram, Kuldip Nayyar & 20 others presented Press Club Mumbai RedInk Awards
20 journalists across 9 categories awarded, Satyamev Jayate presented special award
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48458

Former SC judge R V Raveendran appointed NBSA chair
Former Supreme Court judge R V Raveendran has been appointed Chairman of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48470

Taproot's new TVC for Karbonn Mobile
Taproot attempts a clutter-breaking TVC so that Karbonn's Ta-Fone stays top-of-mind
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48457

AdStrat: Fastrack: Moving on
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/?p=48454

Anil Thakraney: No effect on Brand IPL
What's the IPL minus all the high drama? After all, it is just a glorified, modern day nautanki
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48455

Reviewing the Reviews: Kinder critics give Ishkq In Paris 2 stars
Preity Zinta needs a spine of steel to survive reactions to this train-wreck of a movie, notes Deepa Gaholot
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48472

Dual feed ace nets Neo 7 sponsors for French Open
Neo's dual feed for French Open helps it get two co-presenting and five associate sponsors
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=48467