Stories on 20th February

Innovations (& print) win with 'hat ke' ideas
Bharat Kapadia's Bru Gold innovation for HUL showed how creative ideas in print can be a hit, and underscored the need for more.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/innovations-print-win-with-hat-ke-ideas/

Michael Wolfe on getting more from your marketing $$$s
Wolfe gave insight into marketing effectiveness and talked about Marketing Optimization Modeling, focusing on retail marketing applications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/michael-wolfe-on-getting-more-out-of-your-marketing-monies/

Big brands use TV stars to connect with masses
Several marketers are now waking up to the potential of small screen stars as brand endorsers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/big-brands-use-tv-stars-to-connect-with-masses/

[PR Channel] The focus will be to add value and get more volumes: Rahat Beri
We do not want our employees to grow up with just pure PR; we make them meet other experts too as it is important that they understand communication in its totality, feels Rahat Beri
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/pr-channel-the-focus-will-be-to-add-value-and-get-more-volumes-rahat-beri/

AdStrat: Best Rice, The Perfect Match
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia brings you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/ad-strat-best-rice-the-perfect-match/

Reviewing the Reviews: Ekk Deewana Tha
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/reviewing-the-reviews-ekk-deewana-tha/

Apollo makes it 'snow' in Chennai
Apollo Munich Health Insurance launched 'Optima Restore', an 'Unbelievable' health insurance product in this unique way
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/apollo-makes-it-snow-in-chennai/

5 reasons why Digital makes OOH even more relevant
The power of outdoor is best unleashed by the digital advances in technology, says Noomi Mehta.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/the-anchor-5-reasons-why-digital-makes-ooh-even-more-relevant/


Anil Thakraney: Why Birla must pull the Yuvi ad
Most people find it galling to hear about Yuvi's chemotherapy sessions on the news channels, and watch this particular commercial during the break. In the light of such a strong backlash, I think the advertiser must pull the ad.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/02/anil-thakraney-birla-must-pull-the-yuvi-ad/


Journos should learn a lesson from Mumbai's voter turnout
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and in the paper
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=12943

Stories on 12th December

FM radio: Waiting in the wings for how long?
Radio is free, easy to access, and reaches everyone, everywhere. Yet why is the eye favoured over the ear?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/fm-radio-waiting-in-the-wings-for-how-long/

[PR CHANNEL] PR's Media Fixation
We do not know what we are into till you have a client defining what you will do, writes Sudarshan S
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/pr-channel-prs-media-fixation/

Remembering Mario Miranda/Dev Nadkarni
A personal reminiscence of celebrated illustrator and cartoonist Mario Miranda by Dev Nadkarni
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/remembering-mario-mirandadev-nadkarni/

Compuware launches 14 new website performance benchmarks
These benchmarks highlight the importance of optimizing web performance in driving business revenue.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/compuware-launches-14-new-website-performance-benchmarks/

Disney Channel's Doraemon Movie delivers the best ratings
Records a 5.24 TVR among all kids (CS 4-14 ABC) in HSM and 4.4 TVR among all kids (CS 4-14 ABC) in All India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/disney-channel%E2%80%99s-doraemon-movie-delivers-the-best-ratings/

The Anchor: 5 reasons mobile advertising hasn't gained momentum
Damandeep Soni on the very with-it but slightly confused handheld arena.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/the-anchor-5-reasons-mobile-advertising-hasnt-gained-momentum/


[PR Channel] Social media empowers to changes the world, says youth
The respondents feel that they almost influence consumer choice, human rights and social change, politics and policy making and corporate governance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/social-media-change-the-world-says-the-youth-of-india/

10 years of 'Naye India Ka Bazaar'
On the occasion of Big Bazaar's 10th anniversary, Mudra has created a new campaign where Big Bazaar claims to be 'Naye India Ka Bazaar'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/10-years-of-naye-india-ka-bazaar/

Rocky road for Digital OOH?
Globally the fastest growing medium, Digital Out-of-Home is yet to make a splash in India. Measurement is seen as one hurdle on the growth path, but industry players are looking at an optimistic future.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/rocky-road-for-digital-ooh/

Hindustan launches 9th edition in Aligarh
With Hindustan's launch of its 9th edition in the state of UP from Aligarh, the daily is now printed from 17 centres across the states of UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/hindustan-launches-9th-edition-in-aligarh/

HT celebrates Capital's 100th bday with conclave & campaigns
Hindustan Times, which has been celebrating Delhi's 100th birthday under the banner of 'I Love Delhi' throughout 2011, is getting ready for a high point on December 15.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/hindustan-times-celebrates-new-delhis-100th-birthday-with-conclave-and-campaigns/

Reviewing the Reviews: Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/reviewing-the-reviews-ladies-vs-ricky-bahl/

AdStrat: Happy beginnings with Shubh Aarambh
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/2011/12/happy-beginnings-with-shubh-aarambh/

Channels need to develop editing skills
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on prime time news and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/channels-need-to-develop-editing-skills/

Stories on 9th December

The Anchor: Karthi Marshan's 5 rules for engaging financial services consumers on social media
Social media engagement for brands have many uses, and just like dating, socializing and evangelizing, there are things we must keep in mind.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/the-anchor-karthi-marshans-5-rules-for-engaging-financial-services-consumers-on-social-media/

Mediaah!:  Aggie - well-deserved Impact Person of the Year
Agnello Dias represents the new face of adland and has done some terrific work, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/mediaah-aggie-well-deserved-impact-person-of-the-year/

[PR CHANNEL] Public Relations needs measurement for its Advertising & PR!
The PR industry has been thriving on Jugaad. This silent army of PR professionals, certainly for the last two decades, has been quietly helping organizations and brands get marketing "exposure" in the news space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/public-relations-needs-measurement-for-its-advertising-pr/

TAM data Top 10 programmes on HGEC - Wk 49'11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/tam-data-top-10-programmes-on-hgec-wk-4911/

GRP  Channel shares of HGECs- Wk 49 2011
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/7319/

Corporate crisis? Call the PR firm
In an age of instant information, fire-fighting is a skilled specialization and PR agencies are not willing to leave it to chance or the last minute.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/corporate-crisis-call-the-pr-firm/

Introducing the MxMIndia PR Channel
The MxMIndia PR Channel is here to celebrate the business. And give practitioners a forum - and a neurtral one -- which they can call their own.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/introducing-the-mxmindia-pr-channel/

NDTVProfit.com in brand new avatar
The new features are designed to bring the users a clutter-free, non-intimidating experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/ndtvprofit-com-in-brand-new-avatar/

[PR CHANNEL] We are happy being No 1 as MSL group: Jaideep Shergill
From an increased focus on digital, to acquiring a host of new clients and getting the talent platform right, Hanmer MSL India is on track to be amongst the best in 2012, says Jaideep Shergill, CEO.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/we-are-happy-being-no-1-as-msl-group/

Anil Thakraney: Sibal in Blunderland
In his fantasy, the mantri overlooked one critical ground reality: Leave alone the fact that it's impossible to pre-screen millions of posts, the Indian Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to free speech.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/sibal-in-blunderland/

Disney Channel's Doraemon Movie delivers the best ratings
Records a 5.24 TVR among all kids (CS 4-14 ABC) in HSM and 4.4 TVR among all kids (CS 4-14 ABC) in All India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/disney-channels-doraemon-movie-delivers-the-best-ratings/

S Shriram is Indiaplaza's SBU Head-Life Style
Online shopping pioneer Indiaplaza.com has appointed S Shriram as its SBU Head - Lifestyle.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/s-shriram-is-indiaplazas-sbu-head-life-style/

History soars to No 1 in genre
History Channel has worked its way up to the No 1 position in the factual entertainment genre in the six metros.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/history-soars-to-no-1-in-genre/

Keep those 3D glasses handy. TVCs set to add that extra dimension
Pixion, Prime Focus and others working to cash in on 3D tech's popularity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/keep-those-3d-glasses-handy-tvcs-set-to-add-that-extra-dimension/

ESPN acquires Cricket Australia rights
ESPN Star Sports has announced a five-year contract for the exclusive rights to broadcast Cricket Australia's (CA) domestic and home international matches across various platforms including television, internet, mobile and radio, covering the entire Asian region.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/espn-acquires-cricket-australia-rights/

Yahoo! mail available in 8 Indian languages
The recently launched new Yahoo! Mail promises to deliver a faster, safer and easier online communications experience for users from across India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/yahoo-mail-available-in-8-indian-languages/

Ricoh joins as official sponsor for Aircel Chennai Open 2012
The sponsorship is significant for India as Ricoh is also an Official Partner of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals and also sponsors a host of other ATP Tour events.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/ricoh-joins-as-official-sponsor-for-aircel-chennai-open-2012/

Lenovo launches online network for idea sharing
The online platform will help like-minded PC users to share and discuss ideas, and form project teams to develop these ideas into workable plans.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/lenovo-launches-online-network-for-idea-sharing/