Stories on 10th Aug '15

Big Nite for the Datawallahs!
Unilever was Client of the Year at while OgilvyOne Worldwide was Agency of the Year at the DMA Asia Echo Awards held last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/big-nite-for-the-datawallahs/

Shavon Barua joins PHD as managing partner. to manage HUL digital mandate
With two decades of experience in creative agencies, this is the first time she will explore her opportunities at a media agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/shavon-barua-joins-phd-as-managing-partner-to-manage-hul-digital-mandate/

With Raksha Bandhan in mind, Facebook to launch online shopping fest with GroupM
The plan involves setting up a website in association with media agency conglomerate GroupM between August 12 and August 29, the day of the festival
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/with-raksha-bandhan-in-mind-facebook-to-launch-online-shopping-fest-with-groupm/

'Fight cancer with dignity', says HDFC Life's new campaign
First time ever a celebrity speaks on behalf of the Brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/fight-cancer-with-dignity-says-hdfc-lifes-new-campaign/

Mumbai to host first edition of EEMAX Global Awards 2015
The presentation ceremony will be held in Mumbai, India in September 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/mumbai-to-host-first-edition-of-eemax-global-awards-2015/

Amith Prabhu: The season of PR events is here!
India now has three to four signature events and globally there are a handful of global events that one should consider attending, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/amith-prabhu-the-season-of-pr-events-is-here/

NXT Digital gains impressive foothold in just 3 weeks
Will enable the cable fraternity in DAS Phase III and IV markets to remain independent, own their network and go digital as per Government mandate and within deadlines

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/nxt-digital-gains-impressive-foothold-in-just-3-weeks/

Stories on 28th Jul '15

It's official. Rohit Ohri to join FCB Ulka as Group Chairman and CEO
Nagesh Alai to move to Global Vice-Chairman role as Ohri is to join in Jan 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/its-official-rohit-ohri-to-join-fcb-ulka-as-group-chairman-and-ceo/

Anuradha Aggarwal to replace Sameer Satpathy as Marico CMO
Sameer plans to continue as CMO of the Company until 15th September, 2015 to facilitate a seamless transition to his successor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/anuradha-aggarwal-to-replace-sameer-satpathy-as-marico-cmo/

Mindshare bags mandate for 'Make in India' & Grofers
The agencies will look into the media planning, strategies and media audits for this campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/mindshare-bags-mandate-for-make-in-india-grofers/

Hariharan Vishwanathan to head South at MediaCom
Vishwanathan started his career in JWT (then HTA) as a media planner in 1994
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/mediacom-appoints-hariharan-vishwanathan-as-headsouth/

Raj Nayak to lead India at AdAsia 2015
Veteran mediaperson and CEO, Colors Raj Nayak has been appointed leader of the Indian contingent to AdAsia 2015 to be held in Taipei
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/raj-nayak-to-lead-india-at-adasia-2015/

Dainik Bhaskar takes off in Bhagalpur, Bihar
The Bhagalpur launch was implemented along a similar strategy as that of Patna driven by a well - strategized research and reader-centric survey
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dainik-bhaskar-takes-off-in-bhagalpur-bihar/

Bang in the Middle bags IndiaMart's creative mandate
The agency would be responsible for driving integrated marketing communication for IndiaMART
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/bang-in-the-middle-bags-the-creative-mandate-of-indiamart/

Vivek Rao joins L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as CCO - North
Vivek comes with a 15 year testimony of working with global marketing communications companies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/vivek-rao-joins-lk-saatchi-saatchi-as-cco-north/

MIB alert on live coverage of anti-terror operations
An advisory put out says that it has been brought to MIB's notice that Monday's anti-terrorist operations in Gurdaspur, Punjab, had some news channels carrying telecast of these operations without retstricting themselves to periodic briefing by a designated officer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/mib-alert-on-live-coverage-of-anti-terror-operations/

Kellogg's Muesli launches new print ad campaign
In addition, to drive product trials, the brand has activated a mass sampling exercise targeting 1 million consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/kelloggs-muesli-launches-new-print-ad-campaign/

Ranjona Banerji: Intelligence failure on News TV
Ranjona Banerji decries the media's tendency to abandon good sense when a little bit of thought or discussion might serve them better

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/ranjona-banerji-intelligence-failure-on-news-tv/

Stories on 26th Mar '15

We are the fittest: Yannick Bollore on Havas
We have the ideal scale and our size is the key to our current success, says the Havas Chairman & CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/we-are-the-fittest-yannick-bollore-on-havas/

Suman Srivastava joins FCB Ulka as Chief Strategy Officer
Suman is not just a master strategist; he is also an author, a trainer and a marathon runner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/suman-srivastava-joins-fcb-ulka-as-chief-strategy-officer/

Maxus partners Wizcraft for 'Farah ki Daawat'
Maxus ESP has partnered with Wizcraft for 'Farah Ki Dawaat' and devised a complete and robust marketing plan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/maxus-partners-wizcraft-for-farah-ki-daawat/

Charulata Ravi Kumar: 7 Reasons why Brands can do without Digital
Or at least they think they can, writes Charulata Ravi Kumar, CEO, Razorfish India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/charulata-ravi-kumar-7-reasons-why-brands-can-do-without-digital/

Cheil India appoints Vaarunya Bhalla as Senior Brand Manager
Creating a position unique amongst communication agencies in the country, Cheil India has appointed Vaarunya Bhalla as Senior Brand Manager
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/cheil-india-appoints-vaarunya-bhalla-as-senior-brand-manager/

iTV Network seeks to 'Connect Dots' via new identity
Themed as 'Connecting Dots...', this new brand campaign will replicate the channel's vision and editorial ethos
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/itv-network-seeks-to-connect-dots-via-new-identity-2/

Stage set for Olive Crown Awards in Mumbai on March 27
The event will be hosted at the Palladium Hotel Mumbai on 27th March at 7pm

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/stage-set-for-olive-crown-awards-in-mumbai-on-march-27/

Stories on 29th May 14

Gyaan, awards & celebrations to kick off at Goafest 2014
The three-day celebration of advertising and media happens starts in Goa today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/gyaan-awards-celebrations-to-kick-off-at-goafest-2014/

Network18 loses Group CEO Sai Kumar, COO Ajay Chacko
Having worked with the group for over 14 years and propelled it to the status it enjoys today, Sai has been part of all key ventures of the group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/network18-loses-group-ceo-sai-kumar-coo-ajay-chacko/

Prashant Panday elevated as MD & CEO at ENIL
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) has elevated Prashant Panday to the post of Managing Director & CEO with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/prashant-panday-elevated-as-md-ceo-at-enil/

Pradeep Hejmadi to be Business Head, Zee TV
After nearly a decade a TAM and leading the crucial S-group, Praddy is expected to arm Zee with all the intelligence to be the numero uno Hindi GEC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/pradeep-hejmadi-to-be-business-head-zee-tv/

Rediffusion wins a big chunk of Videocon's ad account
Videocon has shifted a part of its advertising account to Rediffusion Y&R as it tries to reposition its telecom, mobile handset and flat panel TV business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/rediffusion-wins-a-big-chunk-of-videocons-ad-account/

CenturyPly leans on 'Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch' credo to deliver new proposition
The company has unveiled a new campaign with the underlying theme 'Idea: Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch'

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/centuryply-leans-on-khushiyon-ka-rangmanch-credo-to-deliver-new-proposition/

Stories on 19th May 14

M&E expectations from Modi & Co
Media and entertainment stakeholders on what the twin sectors are hoping the Narendra Modi government will deliver
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/me-expectations-from-modi-co/

Piyush Pandey, Jagdeep Kapoor & Harish Bijoor on what worked for Modi and the BJP
Brand Modi has been persistent, insistent and consistent, says Jagdeep Kapoor. You can only position and market something which is good and based on what the product is all about, says Piyush Pandey. Media organizations loved the amount of money that was spent in airing all of this for sure, says Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/piyush-pandey-jagdeep-kapoor-harish-bijoor-on-what-worked-for-modi-and-the-bjp/

NewsStand: How various newspaper Page 1s covered Modi's ascent
A look at the front-pages of the Saturday, May 17, edition of a cross-section of leading news dailies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/newsstand-how-various-newspaper-page-1s-covered-modis-ascent/

Shailesh Kapoor: News Channels on May 16: Never A Dull Moment
Don't know about the country, but the media must be rejoicing the election of an articulate, media-savvy Prime Minister, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/shailesh-kapoor-news-channels-on-may-16-never-a-dull-moment/

Nihal Kaviratne shares simple home truths at IAA event
IAA India Chapter hosts Nihal Kaviratne, CBE & Chairman ICI Akzo Nobel at the inaugural IAA Young Turks Forum
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/nihal-kaviratne-shares-simple-home-truths-at-iaa-event/

Zoya unveils first TVC; plans to add more stores across country
Zoya, which has so far taken the print and outdoor campaign route, has for the first time released a TVC on air
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/zoya-unveils-first-tvc-plans-to-add-more-stores-across-country/

TEN Sports to broadcast DFB Cup
The prestigious German football competition will be aired on the TEN Network until 2018
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ten-sports-to-broadcast-dfb-cup/

Stories on 1st Aug '13

How the media agency networks stack up post Publicis-Omincom merger as per RECMA
The Paris-based research firm releases its rankings on overall billings and network-wised billing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/how-the-media-agency-networks-stack-up-post-publicis-omincom-merger-as-per-recma/

Zee pays Rs 40+ cr for Chennai Express for its upcoming channel '& Pictures'
Zee Entertainment pays Rs 40 crore plus for satellite rights of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chennai Express for its upcoming channel '& Pictures'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/zee-pays-rs-40-cr-for-chennai-express-for-its-upcoming-channel-pictures/

Effie Asia-Pacific launched with C4As
Leading marketing effectiveness award will now have an APAC version
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/effie-asia-pacific-launched-with-c4as/

Dhanush is the new face of Center Fresh
Kolaveri Di and Raanjhana star Dhanush has been signed on as brand ambassador by confectionary-maker Perfetti Van Melle India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/dhanush-is-the-new-face-of-center-fresh/

Star joins hands with Bollywood, all fund-raiser event ad rev for Uttarakhand relief
Star India plans Independence Day fund-raiser event with film stars
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/star-joins-hands-with-bollywood-all-fund-raiser-event-ad-rev-for-uttarakhand-relief/

Ritu Midha: News channels must build differentiators
It is the same reality show across news channels, with nearly similar participants on all of them. What changes is the anchor or the NJ (news jockey), writes Ritu Midha
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/ritu-midha-news-channels-must-build-differentiators/

Worldoo gets kids into giving with CRY
The first ever online campaign with CRY teaches kids into the art of giving
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/worldoo-gets-kids-into-giving-with-cry/

Debrief: Verito Vibe: Where's the Vibe?
The differential factor can goes for a toss when when you extend the brand personality. The Vibe should have come with its own attitude, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/debrief-verito-vibe-wheres-the-vibe/

SMG Convonix is now a Google Analytics Certified Partner
The Starcom MediaVest Group digital marketing consulting arm is certified to be a Google Analytics Certified Partner (GACP)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/smg-convonix-is-now-a-google-analytics-certified-partner/