Stories on 27th Jul '15

It's Auctions time!
Decks cleared for Phase 3 of FM radio auctions even as bidders are worried by the popularity of digital streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, Gaana, and now Apple music
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/its-auctions-time/

Creativeland Asia shifts gears. Version 2.0, a cool office & some big wins
With Domino's Pizza, Godrej No 1 soaps and Indian Express are among the six business the leading independent won in the first two quarters of 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/creativeland-asia-shifts-gears-version-2-0-a-cool-office-some-big-wins/

Red FM welcomes Delhi HC decision
Red FM welcomed the outcome of the court case on permission to participate in the auction of First Batch of Private FM Radio Phase 3 channels starting today (July 27)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/red-fm-welcomes-delhi-hc-decision/

CenturyPly unveils brand campaign for Sainik Plywood
With an effort to trigger a larger brand appeal, the agency positioned Sainik as 'Hamesha Taiyyar'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/centuryply-unveils-brand-campaign-for-sainik-plywood/

psLIVE conceptualises on-ground activation for Giovani
Giovani chose the Fall Winter collection launch event as the key platform to announce Fawad Khan as its brand ambassador
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=79050

Amith Prabhu: 10 steps to being better PR professionals
A few pointers that can help the good to become better in the professional environment, from Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/amith-prabhu-10-steps-to-being-better-pr-professionals/

Stories on 13th Apr '15

JWT gains most metals at Creative Abby
Linen Lintas bagged the sole Grand Prix awarded at the Creative Abby at Goafest 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/jwt-gains-most-metals-at-creative-abby/

Bobby Pawar: Awards - 2. Awards Business - 4
When did the advertising awards lose their innocence? The gamification has perverted the very reason why advertising awards were birthed, writes BobbyPawar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/awards-2-awards-business-4-bobby-pawar/

Credibility of Abby has been restored: Pratap Bose
The Advertising Club President Bose speaks on how the awards have been this year, and whether the Ad Club will ever be able to bring Ogilvy and Lintas back to participate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/credibility-of-abby-has-been-restored-pratap-bose/

It was a slick and satisfying show: Nakul Chopra
The Goafest Organising Committee Chairman is content to have helmed a successful edition of the three-day fest. And that he certainly achieved what he set out to do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/it-was-a-slick-and-satisfying-show-nakul-chopra/

Sanjeev Kotnala:Destination #1 for ad,media & mktng pros
In the eyes of the industry, the Creative and Media Abby became the main attraction of Goafest, writes Sanjeev Kotnala who has attended all 10 editions of Goafest. This three-day fiesta has fought many a battle, but lived to create its own niche and has only emerged stronger after all these challenges, he writes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sanjeev-kotnala-destination-1-for-ad-media-marketing-pros/

SoundBytes @ Goafest 2015
Nuggets from what various speakers said on the three days of Goafest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/soundbytes-goafest-2015/

Creative Abby winnings over the years
Here's a look at Creative Abby winnings over the years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/creative-abby-winnings-over-the-years/

Coffee & Conversations with Rahul Kishore: Week #3: Nisha Narayanan
Rahul Kishore gets more than professional in the third edition of his Coffee & Conversations series. This week with Nisha Narayanan, COO, Red FM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/coffee-conversations-with-rahul-kishore-week-3-nisha-narayanan/

Navin Talreja & Kawal Shoor quit O&M to launch agency
They put in their papers last week and will serve notice till the end of April
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/senior-om-execs-navin-talreja-and-kawal-shoor-quit-to-launch-own-agency/

Amith Prabhu: Which are the good PR firms?
While there are a few bright sparks that enter the profession every year a large number of entrants lack basic understanding of the business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/amith-prabhu-which-are-the-good-pr-firms/

Tata Capital supports the cause of Right to Education
Tata Capital is looking to create an ideal learning environment for the children
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/tata-capital-supports-the-cause-of-right-to-education/

Popees hands over media mandate to Dentsu
It won the account in a multi-agency pitch; Maxus was the incumbent on the account
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/popees-hands-over-media-mandate-to-dentsu/

SapientNitro unveils ad campaign to launch new HTC smartphone
The new campaign supports the ‘One Life’ organizing idea which articulates the brand’s belief that life is for living

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sapientnitro-unveils-ad-campaign-to-launch-new-htc-smartphone/

Stories on 17th Nov 14

Is there a way to retain Top Talent
In just one month, we've had two top execs quiting to do their own. We asked Abha Kapoor for solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/is-there-a-way-to-retain-top-talent/

DD National to be relaunched as 'Desh Ka Apna Channel'
Apart from a slew of new programmes, the channel will be repackaged in new colours - purple and pink.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/dd-national-to-be-relaunched-as-desh-ka-apna-channel/

Week 44 RAM Ratings for Radio Stations in 4 cities
Presenting RAM Ratings for Radio Stations in 4 cities for Week 44 (October 26 to November 1, 2014)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/week-44-ram-ratings-for-radio-stations-in-4-cities%E2%80%8B/

Press Council celebrates National Press Day
The print media has been a great enabler of citizen’s rights, said Minister of State of I&B Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/press-council-celebrates-national-press-day/

Amith Prabhu: How about a dedicated school for Reputation Management?
There is no school for reputation management - one of the few subjects that is both a science and an art, rues Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-how-about-a-dedicated-school-for-reputation-management/

Pizzakraft's Amar Singh wins Most Talented CEO Trophy
Muktesh Chander, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, was judged the WOW Performer of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/pizzakrafts-amar-singh-wins-most-talented-ceo-trophy/

Milestone Brandcom unveils Outdoor campaign for Goodyear India
This revolutionary tyre engineering allows tyres to hold the car for up to 80 km with no air pressure
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/milestone-brandcom-unveils-outdoor-campaign-for-goodyear-india/

93.5 Red FM launches a unique initiative
The anonymous caller chose RJ Raunac because of his bond and rapport with people in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/93-5-red-fm-launches-a-unique-initiative/

Stories on 19th Jun 14

Inside the real world of Blippar
After having wowed brands and media publishers across the world, augmented reality platform Blippar has been a hit with brands and publishers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/inside-the-real-world-of-blippar/

Kids wanting to star in TV shows/ads may soon need permission from Labour min
Labour ministry moots mandatory approval for engaging children in audio-visual shows. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kids-wanting-to-star-in-tv-showsads-may-soon-need-permission-from-labour-min/

Just 22 metals so far, but it's not over yet at the Cannes Lions
There is some gloom in the Indian camp as last year Indian entries had bagged 32 awards. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/just-22-metals-so-far-but-its-not-over-yet-at-the-cannes-lions/

It's 'Wah, Taj!' for Zee & Turner group channels, new co to distribute Zindagi
Taj Television is India’s largest distribution agency and has a powerful repertoire of over 47 leading television channels. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/its-wah-taj-for-zee-turner-group-channels-new-co-to-distribute-zindagi/

Blippar acquires augmented reality pioneer Layar
With this Blippar boasts of one of the biggest data footprints for consumer AR use around the world. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/blippar-acquires-augmented-reality-pioneer-layar/

Kapil Sharma to host an entertainment show for Red LiVE
RED FM is ready with yet another entertainment event titled 'Paisa Vasool Entertainment with Kapil Sharma and RJ Raunac'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kapil-sharma-to-host-an-entertainment-show-for-red-live/

Stories on 23rd Jan '14

Why our brands do not connect...
Venturethree creative director Graham Jones writes in the Kyoorius magazine on what Indian brands need to do to connect with the billion+ consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/why-brand-communication-fails-to-connect/

Sorry, but Kantar’s spokesperson knows nothing about the petition against the Govt of India
Do the government’s Jan 16 guidelines also impact Kantar’s tie-up with Tata Sky on the return path data audience research service?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/sorry-but-kantar%E2%80%99s-spokesperson-knows-nothing-about-the-petition-against-the-govt-of-india/

New IRS study findings to be released next week
The Technical Committee meeting was held yesterday (Jan 22) and the first findings of the study are scheduled to be released before the month ends, and in all probability on January 28.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/new-irs-study-findings-to-be-released-next-week/

Online retailers rush to create applications, specialised tools to drive sales
Sensing that most of the growth and revenues will come from mobile-only shoppers, only shopping destinations are rushing to create specialised tools, such as personalised deal generators and local-language apps
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/online-retailers-rush-to-create-applications-specialised-tools-to-drive-sales/

Life OK ahead of Sab in Week 3
Life OK ahead of Sab in Week 3 as per TAM ratings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/life-ok-ahead-of-sab-in-week-3/

Radio City launches online Malayalam station
'Radio City Malayalam' on PlanetRadiocity.com will feature back-to-back Malayalam hits
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/radio-city-launches-online-malayalam-station/

Red FM partners Renault Star Guild Awards 2014
A new award – the  Bajaate Raho Dialogue of the Year 2013 – was included in the list of Renault Star Guild Awards 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/red-fm-partners-renault-star-guild-awards-2014/

Stories on 13th January

Speaking in tongues, good for TV channels
For the consumer, it is  a chance to view a particular channel in his mother tongue. For channels, it is about expanding viewership base and accumulating additional revenues.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/speaking-in-tongues-good-for-tv-channels/

Nisha Narayanan holds fort @ Red FM as Rana Barua quits
Nisha Narayanan holds fort at Red FM as Rana Barua quits as COO, mulling entrepreneurship.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nisha-narayanan-holds-fort-red-fm-as-rana-barua-quits/

We want to grow organically, not exponentially: Dennis Taraporewala
Dennis Taraporewala of Criesse Communications declares that boutique shops can redefine the way PR functions as a discipline in India, and that larger players will have to cooperate with smaller ones.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/we-want-to-grow-organically-not-exponentially-dennis-taraporewala/

Listeners upbeat as Radio One switches to English
What could also be considered is the fact that a 24x7 English FM station could bring untapped listeners, particularly those that were averse to listening to FM radio.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/listeners-upbeat-on-radio-one-one-switch-to-english/

NICC and CII bring ‘Momentum India'
CII and NICC are organsing 'Momentum India' in Bengaluru on Jan 15-16 for free and dynamic interaction on design and media technologies.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nicc-and-cii-bring-%E2%80%98momentum-india%E2%80%99/

Case Study: Suzlon - Breathe easy, p.a.l.s.
The wind energy company took its corporate philosophy from manufacturing wind turbines to making a clean environment every individual's priority, with its Pure Air Lovers Society campaign.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/suzlon-breathe-easy-p-a-l-s/

Aston Martin Rapide wins ET Zig Wheels Award 2011
Lalit Choudary, MD, Performance Cars receives the award for the Sport Sedan of the Year.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/aston-martin-rapide-wins-et-zig-wheels-award-2011/

The Anchor: 7 painful social media trends
Everyone's talking, most of which is meaningless chatter, but no one's listening on the social media, feels Rohini Kapur.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/anchor-7-painful-trends-in-social-media-right-now/

Anil Thakraney: Radio One is finally singing the right tune
The station did start off as an English channel, it played super music, and the RJs at the time packed in spunk. But along the way it joined the herd, dumbed down, went all-Hindi, and totally lost its edge.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/anil-thakraney-radio-one-is-finally-singing-the-right-tune/

Outrage unlimited
Ranjona Banerji reviews the content on news television and the morning papers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/outrage-unlimited/

Stories on 17th November

Lodestar UM shines @ inaugural FOMA

Lodestar UM was the sole Indian winner at the inaugural Festival of Media Asia 2011 held in Singapore this week

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/%E2%80%98spectacular-work%E2%80%99-shashi-sinha-on-foma-win/

Chitralekha celebrates 61st anniversary

Chitralekha’s 61st anniversary issue comes out later this week, themed on ‘India 2020’ and with contributions by industry stalwarts from various fields, from Shashi Tharoor and Uday Kotak to Chetan Bhagat and Dr Prakash Kothari, amongst others, sharing their perspective on the country in 2020.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/chitralekha-group-celebrates-61st-anniversary/

7pm, the New prime time

With GEC viewership patterns changing, prime time looks over its shoulder and channels are targeting the 7-8pm slot with specific programming.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/7pm-the-new-prime-time/

Reliance Retail set to go big with big-box hypermarkets

Reliance Retail has big plans with retail with big-box hypermarkets

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/reliance-retail-set-to-go-big-with-big-box-hypermarkets/

Birla Sun Life Insurance: Realism works

Anil Thakraney reviews ads twice a week. In his inimitable style.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/birla-sun-life-insurance-realism-works/

FM stations go for out-of-the-box content

FM stations experiment with content to go beyond traditional programming and give listeners a differentiated experience.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/out-of-the-box-for-fm-stations/

The Anchor: 5 ways a marketer can use SMS to his/her advantage

Not jst for mktg stuff; SMS msgs go a long way in giving u info abt products n services.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-ways-a-marketer-can-use-sms-to-hisher-advantage/

Mediaah! Extra: Now, Vice Prez Hamid Ansari calls for debate on erosion of editor

Vice President M Hamid Ansari calls for debate on the erosion of the institution of the editor

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediaah-extra-now-vice-prez-hamid-ansari-calls-for-debate-on-erosion-of-editor/

Stories on 25th October

RED FM to launch Superhits TOP 30

In association with T-Series, RED FM regales its listeners with superhit compilations.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/red-fm-to-launch-superhits-top-30/

Dainik Bhaskar Indian Pride Awards given

The third edition of the Dainik Bhaskar India Pride Awards in association with DNA was held at Taj Palace, New Delhi.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/dainik-bhaskar-indian-pride-awards-given/

Mouse click is good business

Online shopping likely to touch over Rs 5,000 cr during Diwali: Asssocham.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/mouse-click-is-good-business/

For BEST food, ZenithOptimedia is the best choice (for media)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/zenithoptimedia-is-media-partner-for-best-foods/

The Anchor: 6 mantras when starting your own agency

From making your communication work better, to building a dedicated core team.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-6-mantras-when-starting-your-own-agency/

Shailender Nath Sharma to head Den, Azhar will be COO

Den Networks Ltd has announced that Mr Shailender Nath Sharma has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/shailender-nath-sharma-heads-den-networks-ltd/

HT celebrating 100 years of Delhi, all year long

Hindustan Times is celebrating ‘100 years of New Delhi’ and has launched several campaigns and initiatives to propel the celebrations.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/ht-celebrating-100-years-of-delhi-all-year-long/

Sun18 bouquet goes HD

Colors and CNBCTV18 Prime will also be offered in without any ad breaks in the HD format in first phase of the launch.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/sun18-bouquet-goes-hd/

Retail giants offer 0% EMI to woo clients

Retailers like Future Group, Lifestyle, Godrej, MegaMart, Fabindia are offering 0% EMI to attract customers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/retail-giants-offer-0-emi-to-woo-clients/

The Diwali ads that crackle

When festivity joins hands with creativity, it usually makes for memorable ads. Check out the industry’s picks.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-diwali-ads-that-crackle/

Debrief: The Diwali Special

How do I gift stuff to anyone if all my savings have been burnt on getting KLPD*? Still, three ads caught my attention.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/debrief-the-diwali-special/