Stories on 5th March

The media planner has become a zombie: Shashi Sinha
The industry veteran & Lodestar UM CEO on full service agencies, his goals, regrets... & ad awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-media-planner-has-become-a-zombie-shashi-sinha/

Nokia is Green Brand of the Year, JWT & Web Chutney Green Agencies at Olive Crown awards
The event, witnessed a heady mix of creativity, entertainment, a touch of seriousness, a dash of Bollywood and some of the biggest names in the advertising, marketing and media industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/nokia-is-green-brand-of-the-year-at-olive-crown-awards/

Mail Today launches in London
Mail Today, a product of the joint venture of the IndiaToday group-and Daily Mail of London, has entered the UK with a London edition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mail-today-launches-in-london/

Brands focus on toon channels as viewership changes
Nearly a fifth of those watching these channels are between 25 and 44 years. And nearly four out of ten viewers of these channels are more than 14 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/brands-focus-on-cartoon-channels-as-viewership-stats-change/

@AIMA Congress: 'Marketing is always a challenge'
The two-day conference saw a panel of eminent speakers from various sectors who exchanged their thoughts on the changing dynamics of marketing.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/aima-world-marketing-congress-marketing-always-a-challenge/

[PR] There's nothing wrong in lobbying: Sharif Rangnekar
In conversation with MxM India’s Shruti Pushkarna, Sharif Rangnekar, CEO & Director, Integral PR advises future PR managers to be good journalists and have more sources than one when it comes to information-gathering.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pr-channel-you-have-to-be-like-a-really-good-journalist-sharif-rangnekar/

[MxM Journalism Review] Mamata, the lone change-maker
Behold the Solitary Change-Maker as she charges into the Valley of Death - cannons to the left of her, to the left of her, to the left of her
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mamata-banerjee-the-solitary-change-maker/

Ad Strat: Uninor's 'Baat baat mein recharge'
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. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ad-strat-uninors-baat-baat-mein-recharge/

Reviewing the Reviews: Paan Singh Tomar
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/reviewing-the-reviews-paan-singh-tomar/

5 things to keep in mind while starting an online venture
It is important that the co-founders have a common vision in the game. As the promoter of the business, you should clearly articulate your vision, says Rohit Sharma.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-5-things-to-keep-in-mind-while-starting-an-online-venture/

Anil Thakraney: News for sale
Newspapers, magazines and TV channels accepting money to write good things about political candidates changes the goal posts.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-news-for-sale/

IRS 2011 Q4: Dainik Jagran maintains leadership; Vanita is most read magazine
The numbers from the latest round of the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) are out as the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and Hansa Research Group (HRG) announced the findings of the fourth quarter of 2011
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/dainik-jagran-is-publication-1-in-irs-2011q4/

Stories on 2nd March

We are the dashboard for the client's car: Michael Wolfe
The Bottom-Line Analytics CEO promises to find solutions to measure impact of marketing spends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/we-are-the-dashboard-for-the-clients-car-michael-wolfe/

Turkish Airlines looks at India as a booming market
With 15% growth last year, Turkish Airlines is actively undertaking as many initiatives as possible to connect with its Indian customers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/turkish-airlines-looks-at-india-as-a-booming-market/

@Microsoft seminar: Creative storytelling via rich media
Microsoft Advertising hosted Rich Media Rocks 2012, which was held in New Delhi with a focus on how to make it easier for brands to launch digital ad campaigns at scale while also giving creatives new and powerful canvases on which to tell their stories.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/microsoft-seminar-rich-matedia-can-help-brands-with-storytelling/

Ditto TV aligns with Percept H
Percept H has won the creative duties for a new brand, Ditto TV, from the Zee Group. The account size is pegged to be at Rs10 crore.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ditto-tv-aligns-with-percept-h/

Dish TV to push set-top boxes in cable households, distribute & install connections
The company has launched a pilot project in Delhi and expects to grab 1-1.5 million subscribers across cities in the short term through tie-ups with the cable operators
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/dish-tv-to-push-set-top-boxes-in-cable-households-distribute-install-connections/

Radio still needs to be evangelized: Harrish Bhatia
The MY FM CEO shares his views on his channel, the radio business, his FM phase III plans and more.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/radio-still-needs-to-be-evangelized-harrish-bhatia/

Adland turns green tomorrow with Olive Crowns
Olive Crowns, the first and only awards in the country that celebrate excellence in communicating sustainability, to be presented
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/adland-turns-green-tomorrow-with-olive-crowns/

Mindshare & GroupM ESP help Bridgestone secure title sponsorship of WS Hockey
Sports team of GroupM ESP worked closely with Mindshare in this initiative that helped Bridgestone secure title sponsorship
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mindshare-groupm-esp-help-bridgestone-secure-title-sponsorship-of-ws-hockey/

Marks & Spencer appoints Venu Nair as India Ops head
Nair, who was head of sourcing for the £9.7-billion British retailer in South Asia and director of buying operations for India, takes charge as managing director
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/marks-spencers-appoint-venu-nair-as-india-operations-head/

Everest creates campaign for SAB TV's Movers and Shakers
The campaign featuring Shekhar Suman is phased out in two parts; first teasers and then the launch of the TVC.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/everest-creates-campaign-for-sab-tvs-movers-and-shakers/

5 reasons why activation is a must-have extn on radio
Efficiency in cost, customization and communication to a cross-section of demographics are just some reasons why radio activations are necessary, feels Ashit Kukian
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/5-reasons-why-activation-is-a-must-have-extension-on-radio/

Anil Thakraney: Media ODed on the Gujarat riots
All those affected have tried to pick up the pieces, and are attempting to re-build their lives. As far as the process of criminal justice goes, that's already in the courts. Which is why I failed to understand the media's desperation to re-live 2002.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-media-oded-on-the-gujarat-riots/

Freaking News: Mamata Banerjee, media's favourite whipping girl
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-mamata-banerjee-medias-favourite-whipping-girl/

Percept OOH executes state launch for Muthoot FinCorp in MP
The primary objective of the campaign was to create consciousness about the launch of the services of Muthoot FinCorp in Bhopal and Indore.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/percept-ooh-executes-state-launch-for-muthoot-fincorp-in-mp/