Stories on 16th Apr'13

Is there room for DNA in Delhi and Mail Today in Mumbai?
That's the question many are asking as the capital gets set for DNA's in May and Mumbai for Mail Today soon
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45981

These 11 members of the Creative Abby 'superjury' could decide the future of Indian advertising!
The Goafest 2013 Awards Governing Council decides to set up a 'superjury' comprising the chairpersons of the 11 Creative Abby categories
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46031

Mahindra makes people 'ask'
As part of Mahindra Reva's Ask campaign, Strawberry Frog conceptualised an innovative marketing strategy clubbing the digital platform and OOH media
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45980

Data reporting is complex as of now: Neeraj Vyas
Despite the underreported numbers, IPL is a brilliant mix of cricket and entertainment and has seen an excellent start, says Neeraj Vyas of SET Max
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45977

Shaadi.com strikes a match with Havas for media
The account will be handled by the agency's Mumbai office
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46002

Nickelodeon targets Rs 250cr from merchandising this year
To mark the new episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon has partnered with Toy Triangle to bring in an exclusive toy range targeted towards boys
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45979

Meenu Handa joins Amazon, logs out from Microsoft
Ms Handa quit Microsoft after a 7.5+-year stint as Director-Corporate Communications at Microsoft India
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45998

IPAN H+K elevates Radhika Shapoorjee as Prez-S Asia, brings Sara Gourlay as COO-India
IPAN Hill+Knowlton Strategies has promoted Radhika Shapoorjee to President - South Asia, and Sara Gourlay is appointed Chief Operating officer - India
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46000

Ranjona Banerji: Disturbing account, but a pleasure to watch
Headlines Today's investigative report into the Gujarat riots of 2002 based on police wireless reports, impresses Ranjona Banerji
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=46003

Debrief: Vodafone: Zoozoos don't make you LOL
The zoozoos are still cute, but the situations can do with more laughs. The new crop of TVCs bring a little smile to your face, but they aren't hilarious
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45976

NDTV honours Indians of the Year
As NDTV celebrates its Silver Jubilee, it announced the winners of 'Indian of the Year'
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45978


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Peter Mukerjea
3 ways to make money from a TV channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=45975

Stories on 3rd Apr'13

IPL 6: In the mood for Extraaa
A massive marketing campaign, a new fan dance move from Farah Khan, a bigger panel and lots of Extraaas... will IPL 2013 thrill again, asks MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/ipl-6-in-the-mood-for-extraaa/

Mindshare gets 7 shortlists at Festival of Media Global
India ranked #4 in the pecking order of shortlists, albeit a distant one as UK, US and Australia saw 51, 38 and 25 shortlists respectively at the Festival of Media Global scheduled to be held in Montreux, Switzerland from April 28 to 30
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/mindshare-gets-7-shortlists-at-festival-of-media-global/

Pradeep Iyengar joins Indraksh EMM India as President -Indian ops
The EMM-Indraksh jv in India has appointed Pradeep Iyengar who was until recently with ICOM, a media agency in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/pradeep-iyengar-joins-indraksh-emm-india-as-president-indian-ops/

ASCI introduces 'Suspension pending investigation'
The move is aimed towards ensuring immediate action against advertisements which are not in the public interest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/asci-introduces-suspension-pending-investigation/

Anil Thakraney: I concede defeat to IPL
The IPL is huge, it's very successful, and it's here to stay. Everyone loves it. Uncles, aunties, bhabhies, nephews, nieces, saases, bahus, and the family dog
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/anil-thakraney-i-concede-defeat-to-ipl/

Amway India awards media duties to Havas Media
Havas Media has been entrusted the media planning and buying of Amway's beauty vertical
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/amway-india-awards-media-duties-to-havas-media/

Adfactors PR closes FY 2013 with a string of strategic wins
These wins have enabled Adfactors PR to register a 20 per cent growth year-on-year and evolve into a multi-specialty firm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/adfactors-pr-closes-fy-2013-with-a-string-of-strategic-wins/

Jewellery e-tailing registers 117% Y-o-Y growth
The IAMAI's Internet Economy Watch Report for February shows that the jewellery segment clocked a 117 percent y-o-y growth when compared with last year in the e-tailing category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/jewellery-e-tailing-registers-117-y-o-y-growth/

Jagdish Mulchandani appointed CFO, Times TV
He will lead and drive all finance-related strategy and operations for the Times Television Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/jagdish-mulchandani-appointed-cfo-times-tv/

Max Bupa wins AIMA Global Innovation Award 2013
Max Bupa Walk for Health initiative was declared as a breakthrough innovation in marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/max-bupa-wins-aima-global-innovation-award-2013/

Animated Krrish on Cartoon Network, soon
Cartoon Network, Film Kraft Productions and Toonz Animation have partnered to create four animated movie sequels based on the Bollywood movie Krrish
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/animated-krrish-on-cartoon-network-soon/

R K Swamy BBDO named Agency of the Year at Ad Club Madras' Maddys
R K Swamy BBDO was named 'Agency of the Year' at the Maddys awards show of the Ad Club Madras. The agency won four Gold, six Silver and five Bronze awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/r-k-swamy-bbdo-named-agency-of-the-year-at-ad-club-madras-maddys/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Suranjana Ghosh: Digitization opens doors to a whole new world of TV

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/one-big-idea-by-suranjana-ghosh-digitization-opens-doors-to-a-whole-new-world-of-tv/

Stories on 1st September

G Krishnan moves on

He departs from TV Today Network after a long and productive stint of 16 years... what next for G Krishnan?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/g-krishnan-moves-on/

The PHD of growth

Pizza Hut Delivery (PHD), not just an adjunct of the main pizza brand but one which is positioned as a sub-brand of Pizza Hut, has been slowly but steadily increasing its footprint across India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/the-phd-of-growth/

High-end car brands cash in on innovation

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/high-end-car-brands-cash-in-on-innovation/

MSM pumps up the volume with new music channel

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/msm-pumps-up-the-volume-with-new-music-channel/

TN announces state-run cable TV channel

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/tn-announces-state-run-cable-tv-channel/

Fast company, any takers?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/fast-company-any-takers/

Sanofi turns to Facebook for flu prevention

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/sanofi-turns-to-facebook-for-flu-prevention/

India Shops Online is thrust of HomeShop18.com's new campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/%E2%80%98india-shops-online%E2%80%99-is-thrust-of-homeshop18-com%E2%80%99s-new-campaign/