Stories on 3rd April

With Nai Dunia in the bag, Jagran is #1 print group
Jagran Prakashan makes giant entry to Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh with Nai Dunia buy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/with-nai-dunia-in-the-bag-jagran-is-1-print-group/

Mediaah! Sad that one more small giant got gobbled up
While he's happy to see Jagran grow, Pradyuman Maheshwari is upset to see yet another regional big get gobbled up by a biggie
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mediaah-sad-to-see-one-more-small-giant-getting-gobbled-up/

[MJR] The big wound in Indian newsgathering covered with Kareena Kapoor's bandaid
In Freaking News, which will now appear every Tuesday and Friday, 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/2012/04/mjr-the-big-wound-in-indian-newsgathering-covered-with-kareena-kapoors-bandaid/

We plan to expand to newer markets: Radio GupShup
Come FM radio phase III, Radio GupShup hopes to further expand to newer markets. Besides, the FM station which has only recently re-launched its website hopes to reach not only the online community, but also the media agencies.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/we-do-plan-to-expand-to-newer-markets-in-phase-iii-radio-gupshup/

Starry starry rights from BCCI
Star India's winning the rights to broadcast Indian cricket for six years is a significant development in the Indian sports arena. Star will also have the rights for internet and mobile, besides TV.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/starry-starry-rights-from-bcci/

Single biggest role is accountability: Ali Velshi, CNN
CNN's Ali Velshi shares his sentiments around the political and business scenario bracing several economies and suggests patterns that would emerge as countries try and lift themselves out of the slowdown dilemma.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-single-biggest-role-that-we-can-play-is-that-of-accountability/

Debrief: eBay: Simplicity works
Because the promise isn't really earth shattering, the execution has to play a very important role. And must say the ads are done nicely.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/debrief-ebay-simplicity-works/

Cheil appoints Vivek Dutta as VP-Planning
Dutta will report to Alok Agrawal, Cheil Worldwide SW Asia.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/cheil-worldwide-sw-asia-appoints-vivek-dutta-as-vice-president-planning/

The Anchor: 5 IPL players brands can ride on this season
Some names are enough to get brands instant recognition. Listed are 5 players whose's brand equity brands can benefit from
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-5-ipl-players-that-brands-can-ride-on-this-season/

Stories on 30th March

Tweets take wing in airline social media study
Leading social media firm Social Wavelength findings reveal that even a single incident can make an airline’s rep soar, or plummet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/tweets-take-wing-in-airline-social-media-study/


Nai Dunia acquisition set to be announced
According to sources the deal may be announced formally before the fiscal year-end
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/nai-dunia-acquisition-set-to-be-announced/


Satish Singh back @ Laqshya as President, plans rapid growth for OOH major
The OOH veteran has huge plans for Laqshya's growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/satish-singh-back-laqshya-as-president-plans-rapid-growth-for-ooh-major/


Mahrukh Rizvi quits Times Now, starts school for anchors
The senior editor (news) at Times Now who recently resigned has set up Studio Talk which aims to prepare young journalists in all areas of TV journalism.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mahrukh-inayet-quits-times-now-starts-school-for-anchors/


Britannia introduces Snackuits for guilt-free snacking
Britannia is aiming at getting 10-15 per cent of additional revenue from Snackuits tp contribute to its Rs480 crore business (as valued by AC Nielsen)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/britannia-introduces-snackuits-for-guilt-free-snacking/


Tier 2 & 3 crucial for radio: Monica Nayyar Patnaik
Monica Nayyar Patnaik, Joint Managing Director at Eastern Media Ltd. in conversation with MxMIndia about trends in the radio industry, Radio Choklate, post break-even, phase III plans and much more.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/tier-2-3-crucial-for-radio-monica-nayyar-patnaik/


BIG Magic is No 1 in Hindi heartland
Variety entertainment channel BIG Magic is now the most watched TV channel with 1.14 cr of cumulative audiences (4-week average) in the Hindi heartland, thus fortifying its position as the No 1 channel in the region.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/big-magic-is-no-1-in-hindi-heartland/


Dainik Bhaskar's Save the Girl Child campaign in Punjab,Chandigarhand Haryana
The campaign was aimed at creating awareness on the menace of female foeticide by educating the masses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/dainik-bhaskars-save-the-girl-child-campaign-in-punjabchandigarhand-haryana/


Cheil Worldwide South West Asia bags Net4
Nets the entire creative communication mandate, acquires the business in a multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/cheil-worldwide-south-west-asia-bags-net4/


UTV Stars launches Walk of the Stars
New initiative to commemorate legends of Indian cinema with handprints, signatures and statues.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/utv-stars-launches-walk-of-the-stars/


Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick wins highest number of accolades at e4m PR awards
Also Atul Ahluwalia, president, CVWS was named PR Professional of the Year (Agency)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/corporate-voiceweber-shandwick-wins-highest-number-of-accolades-at-e4m-pr-awards/


Bindass co-authors Indian edition of Generation Einstein
Entertainment brand Bindass is co-authoring the Indian edition of the book, ‘Generation Einstein’, along with international author and speaker Jeroen Boschma.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/bindass-co-authors-indian-edition-of-generation-einstein/


The Anchor: 5 ways a brand can stay relevant
Alpana Parida spells out the 5 Rs brands should adopt, to shake off cobwebs, beat competition, move with the times and above all, remain relevant.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-ways-a-brand-can-stay-relevant/


Anil Thakraney: Voda must commission study on campaign
Kids would most probably view this as harmless fun, and not as a license to either misbehave with members of the opposite sex or to get into bed at the age of 12
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-voda-must-commission-study-on-campaign/


Freaking News: Making sense of the army revelations
In Freaking News, which will now appear every Tuesday and Friday, 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/2012/03/freaking-news-making-sense-of-the-army-revelations/