Stories on 12th Oct '15

Gearing up for the Big Sales
Etailers like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Pepperfry and others have geared up ahead of festive season and the big sales this week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/gearing-up-for-the-big-sales/

Kuch Meetha Ho Jai for Carat India as Mondelez comes calling
The mandate, which includes traditional and digital media, in the region of Rs 500 crore, making it a big catch for Carat India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/kuch-meetha-ho-jai-for-carat-india-as-mondelez-comes-calling/

IAA gets set for maiden IndIAA Awards and 'Conversations' with Subhash Chandra
The theme of Dr Subhash Chandra's discussion will be 'News Neutrality'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/iaa-gets-set-for-maiden-indiaa-awards-and-conversations-with-subhash-chandra/

Pepsi has no plans to change IPL sponsorship contract
PepsiCo has asserted that it's not seeking to renegotiate the terms of its contract for title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/pepsi-has-no-plans-to-change-ipl-sponsorship-contract-2/

MediaSENse by Indrani Sen: To cap it all
The  I&B Ministry and TRAI should consider the scope of adopting the Australian model with variable options across different time bands including additional allowance during Central and State elections, writes Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/mediasense-by-indrani-sen-to-cap-it-all/

BARC Data for Week 39 (Sept 26-Oct 2, 2015)
Here's BARC data for Week 39 (Sept 26-Oct 2, 2015)... for the GECs and the rest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/barc-data-for-week-39-sept-26-oct-2-2015%e2%80%8b/

Amith Prabhu: The Pirate's Manifesto
I hope each of us will be embrace it with passion and make it our individual war cry and code, writes Amith Prabhu on a manifesto for communications professionals

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/10/amith-prabhu-the-pirates-manifesto/

Stories on 16th Jul '15

Is IPL the right choice for Pepsi?
The cola giant mulls not rebidding for the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League after its contract ends in 2017
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/is-ipl-the-right-choice-for-pepsi/

BTL Baatein: Gulbahar Taurani, Philips India... Powered by VISCOMM
BTL becomes very important for consumer goods because the actual experience is more important to visualise the use of a product, says Gulbahar Taurani, Director Marketing & Business Head, Domestic Appliances, Philips India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/btl-baatein-gulbahar-taurani-philips-india-powered-by-viscomm/

IAA to celebrate Silver Jubilee in Kochi with 2-day Summit
Under the overall theme of "What's Coming Next" of IAA Global, this Summit will have a sub theme of '"Crossroads: Where Change is shaping the Future Today"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/iaa-to-celebrate-silver-jubilee-in-kochi-with-2-day-summit/

Hinduja Ventures set to launch Nxt Digital under its HITS services
The announcement comes a day after the company signed a Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/hinduja-ventures-set-to-launch-nxt-digital-under-its-hits-services/

Salt Brand Solutions bags communications mandate of Sakal Media Group
The Sakal Media Group tops readership charts in Maharashtra and Goa and publishes 5 daily newspapers with 12 editions, 3 weeklies, 3 magazines in Marathi and English
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/salt-brand-solutions-bags-communications-mandate-of-sakal-media-group/

Bloomberg TV India to launch 'Deal Street'
A first-of-its kind show that provides invaluable insights into the biggest deals in private equity and VC space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/bloomberg-tv-india-to-launch-deal-street/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: Avoid divorcing your PR Agency!
Unless it is dire...instead, strengthen your relationship with it, notes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/siddhartha-mukherjee-avoid-divorcing-your-pr-agency/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: If I am asked in an interview who is my role model, what should I say? I don't want to say it's Mahatma Gandhi...
Jaisurya Das is back this week responding to questions on careers, life in general, and more!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-if-i-am-asked-in-an-interview-who-is-my-role-model-what-should-i-say-i-dont-want-to-say-its-mahatma-gandhi/

Sam Balsara to moderate panel at Media Review
Post their individual presentations there will be a panel discussion with the four luminaries to be moderated by Madison’s Sam Balsara
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/sam-balsara-to-moderate-panel-at-media-review/

Brand Sanjeev Kapoor appoints Tangerine as the Retail Licensee
This marks the foray of the Brand Sanjeev Kapoor into the lifestyle houseware and kitchenware segment through brand licensing deals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/brand-sanjeev-kapoor-appoints-tangerine-as-the-retail-licensee/

Registrations for the 10th edition of Kyoorius Designyatra now open
Designyatra will culminate with the 2015 Kyoorius Design Awards night on 12th September

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/07/registrations-for-the-10th-edition-of-kyoorius-designyatra-now-open/

Stories on 13th Jan '15

From traditional PR to Integrated Comms
The MSLGroup's fourth annual PR Report says that while PR is rising in importance (and spends), an integrated approach is the future.
+ Jaldi 5 with Ashraf Engineer, VP, Content & Insights
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/from-traditional-pr-to-integrated-comms/

Advertisers in dilemma on World Cup v/s IPL, Pepsi & Videocon may back both
While some big brands such as PepsiCo and Videocon may put their money on both the events, most marketers will have to choose one over the other because they cannot afford both
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/advertisers-in-dilemma-on-world-cup-vs-ipl-pepsi-videocon-may-back-both/

GroupM ESP releases top 10 trends of entertainment and sports marketing for 2015
With the rise of leagues across various sporting formats, the opportunities for brands to associate with movies and sports are also increasing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/groupm-esp-releases-top-10-trends-of-entertainment-and-sports-marketing-for-2015/

Rahul Welde, Jayant Murty, others to head AMES juries
While Mr Welde will head the Media Strategy jury, Mr Murty will preside over the Digital Strategy jury
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/rahul-welde-jayant-murty-others-to-head-ames-juries/

Vh1 completes a successful decade in India
The channel is today synonymous with the best in international music and entertainment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/vh1-completes-a-successful-decade-in-india/

IDBI unveils new campaign promoting Lifesurance WLP
The campaign uses the thought of "Befikar, Umar Bhar" to highlight the core product benefit of protection till 100 years of age
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/idbi-unveils-new-campaign-promoting-lifesurance-wlp/

Sony Six bags broadcasting rights for Australian Open
The channel will air the Grand Slam exclusively for 5 years starting 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/sony-six-bags-broadcasting-rights-for-australian-open/

Stories on 10th Dec 14

Global adspend growth down to 3.9% in 2014. Forecast for 2015: 4.9%
GroupM brings down 2014 global adspend forecast downward to 3.9% growth. Global growth will be 4.9% in 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/global-adspend-growth-down-to-3-9-in-2014-forecast-for-2015-4-9/

Small budget okay for effective advertising: APAC Effie & GfK study
APAC Effie, in collaboration with GfK, has released the APAC Effie 2014 Report, an analysis that reveals key insights and trends on effective marketing communication strategies through a study of the APAC Effie Awards cases
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/small-budget-okay-for-effective-advertising-apac-effie-gfk-study/

RK Arora exits iTV network
iTV Network Group CEO RK Arora has resigned after a two-odd-year stint first as CEO and since last year as Group CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/rk-swamy-unveils-new-campaign-for-indusind-bank/

Sanjeev Kotnala: LESSONS WASTED: You need to protect yourself
Following the Uber incident, risking being called prudish and unprogressive, Sanjeev Kotnala shares what he asks every female acquaintance to follow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-lessons-wasted-you-need-to-protect-yourself/

Amagi announces launch of ad monetization platforms
They are uniquely designed for TV Networks whose satellite feeds cover countries outside its origin
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/amagi-announces-launch-of-ad-monetization-platforms/

Mountain Dew appoints new brand ambassadors
The campaign will be supported by a thematic TVC that shows both the actors overcoming their personal 'Mountain of Fears'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/mountain-dew-appoints-new-brand-ambassadors/

Stories on 27th Aug 14

Loyalty, Social Media & Data
In a world driven by Volume, Velocity and Variety, loyalty assumes a fair degree of importance, writes Mark Spicer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/loyalty-social-media-data/

REALTY CHECK: Day 15 | Bhavesh Barot: Need to Buying a New House: Check the Fixtures Inside & not just the Structure Outside
It is very important for every new house buyer to look into every detail inside the house besides looking into a builder's credibility and locality, writes Bhavesh Barot is India-Business Head, iB Rubinetterie
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/realty-check-day-15-bhavesh-barot-need-to-buying-a-new-house-check-the-fixtures-inside-not-just-the-structure-outside/

Introducing a new weekly column by Sanjeev Kotnala: Time we recalibrated UnMetro Consumer Understanding
It's surprising to see the lack of studies in understanding the consumer in these markets, writes Sanjeev Kotnala in a new weekly column
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/introducing-a-new-weekly-column-by-sanjeev-kotnala-time-we-recalibrated-unmetro-consumer-understanding/

Anuja Chauhan of 'Yeh dil maange more' fame back at JWT to pep up Pepsi campaigns
She will be part of the Power of One (Po1) team that the ad agency is putting together to work on the PepsiCo contract
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/anuja-chauhan-of-yeh-dil-maange-more-fame-back-at-jwt-to-pep-up-pepsi-campaigns/

LinTeractive announces national leadership team
Paul Dueman named Planning head; Gauri Joshi and Sumanta Ganguly join as Creative and Business heads
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/linteractive-announces-national-leadership-team/

MICA to host 3-day programme on MARKSTRAT Simulation
The programme will enable participants to learn valuable skills such as tracking evolving customer needs and interpreting them for decision-making
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/mica-to-host-3-day-programme-on-markstrat-simulation/

Kotak Securities unveils 'StartNow' campaign
The ad highlights the brand's core values of innovation in technology and providing strong research
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/kotak-securities-unveils-startnow-campaign/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men - Partho Dasgupta and Ashish Golwankar
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Partho Dasgupta and Ashish Golwankar

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-partho-dasgupta-and-ashish-golwankar/

Stories on 9th Jun 14

Curious about Kyoorius? Meet Rajesh Kejriwal
With the awards set for June 12, the Kyoorius founder & CEO talks about the judging process, the D&AD partnership, the awards night & whether the drinks will be served through the presentation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/curious-about-kyoorius-meet-rajesh-kejriwal/

Motivator appoints V Narayanan as Chief Growth Officer
V Narayanan will be reporting into Rabinder Thirumurthy, MD, Motivator and will be based in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/motivator-appoints-v-narayanan-as-chief-growth-officer/

Lay's unveils biggest global integrated marketing campaign
Lay's will be bringing forward the global campaign with international football superstar Messi in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/lays-unveils-biggest-global-integrated-marketing-campaign/

RedInk Awards felicitates journos; discusses future roadmap
The Press Club Mumbai’s National RedInk Awards was held on June 7, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/redink-awards-felicitates-journos-discusses-future-roadmap/

Magnon\TBWA bolsters digital marketing initiatives of CARE India
CARE India is a national development organization that works towards the empowerment of women and girls from the poor and marginalized communities to overcome poverty, exclusion and social injustice
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/magnontbwa-bolsters-digital-marketing-initiatives-of-care-india/

Parineeti Chopra is brand ambassador of Videocon d2h
Parineeti will be the new face for the brand and will feature in their upcoming brand campaign that focuses on Indian values
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/videocon-d2h-appoints-parineeti-chopra-as-brand-ambassador/

Amith Prabhu: HR in Public Relations needs to do the right things to build a better reputation
HR folk must wake up and get their act together by consulting employee engagement professionals, CSR specialists and corporate reputation experts, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-hr-in-public-relations-needs-to-do-the-right-things-to-build-a-better-reputation/

Reviewing the Reviews: Holiday gets 1.5-2.5 stars
The remake of Tamil hit Thuppaki by AR Murugadoss was, as expected, slaughtered by critics, writes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-holiday-gets-1-5-2-5-stars/

Stories on 13th May 14

We'll look hard at strategy, what the ad is trying to do: Neil Dawson, Kyoorius Awards
A quick Q&A with the celebrated British adman who is Foreman of the three-day awards judging that starts today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/well-look-hard-at-strategy-what-the-ad-is-trying-to-do-neil-dawson-foreman-kyoorius-ad-awards/

MxMIndia is hiring journos in Mumbai & Delhi. Only those with high energy, enthusiasm & integrity need apply
MxMIndia is now looking at Senior Reporters in Delhi and Mumbai and a junior reporter in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/mxmindia-is-hiring-journos-in-mumbai-delhi-only-those-with-high-energy-enthusiasm-integrity-need-apply/

Maxus wins media mandate for Paytm
Maxus New Delhi has won the media investment mandate for Paytm, widely regarded as the country's largest mobile commerce platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/maxus-wins-media-mandate-for-paytm/

RB appoints new creative agencies to global roster
Droga5, Wieden+Kennedy and McCann have been shortlisted to lead creative development for the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/rb-appoints-new-creative-agencies-to-global-roster/

Lloyd Mathias joins HP as CMO
He was named among the Top 15 international marketers of the year by Internationalist magazine in 2007, was Chairman of the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) and Co-chairman of the Device Strategy Council of the CDMA Development Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/lloyd-mathias-joins-hp-as-cmo/

Alok Agrawal quits @ZeeNews to join @RIL
After issuing a denial last week, Zee News CEO Alok Agrawal announced his move from Zee New to RIL via a tweet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/alok-agrawal-quits-zeenews-to-join-ril/

Ranjona Banerji: Media - new low or new dawn?
The country has run out of steam, forget the media and television takes the brunt of the tedium if only because it is the first frontier, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-media-new-low-or-new-dawn/

Dentsu assigned creative duties of Panasonic Fans
The creative duty was awarded to Dentsu based on its current creative partnership with Panasonic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/dentsu-assigned-creative-duties-of-panasonic-fans/

Nivea Soft assigns digital ideation mandate to TenTenTen
This is a rare instance where an Indian digital outfit has been signed on by a global entity for a project targeted at an international audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/nivea-soft-assigns-digital-ideation-mandate-to-tententen/

Delhi HC asks India News to run scroll saying its not associated with India TV
The decision follows a case filed by India TV against India News for using a deceptively similar channel name
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/delhi-hc-asks-india-news-to-run-scroll-saying-its-not-associated-with-india-tv/

Cheil Worldwide appoints Avinash Joshi as Head of Social Media
Joshi is an accomplished digital marketing expert with over 15 years of experience in leveraging social insights and trends in emerging technology
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/cheil-worldwide-appoints-avinash-joshi-as-head-of-social-media/

TOI unveils Femina Believe academy for women
The courses being offered by this academy will be in subjects pertaining to self enhancement skills that matter to today's modern Indian women
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/toi-unveils-femina-believe-academy-for-women/

Yahoo News Digest now available in India
App delivers an easy-to-navigate summary of the top International news stories twice a day
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/yahoo-news-digest-now-available-in-india/

92.7 Big FM pays tribute to mothers with feature film on radio
The two hour movie titled 'Maa Ke Aanchal Mein' has been written by Neelesh Misra

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/92-7-big-fm-pays-tribute-to-mothers-with-feature-film-on-radio/

Stories on 21st Nov '13

Is a 6-month recusal enough for Tarun Tejpal's act of sexual assault?
The editor-author has written a letter atoning his act, but the victim and journalists from across the country aren't satisfied with the apology
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/is-a-6-month-recusal-enough-for-tarun-tejpal-act-of-sexual-assault/

Comment by Geeta Seshu on Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court guidelines must be followed
Geeta Seshu, senior journalist and commentator on women's issues and freedom of expression, on the Tarun Tejpal sexual harrassment/assault case and the procedures that need to be followed by media organisations to deal with such complaints
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/comment-by-geeta-seshu-on-tarun-tejpal-case-supreme-court-guidelines-must-be-followed/

Return of the global desis
The GDP may be falling but top executives from HUL, P&G, Pepsi and others return to India on growth hopes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/return-of-the-global-desis/

Subhash Chandra receives doctorate at Univ of East London
The Zee and Essel group Chairman was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of East London
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/subhash-chandra-receives-doctorate-at-univ-of-east-london/

NDTV Good Times refreshes, adopts #LiveYoung positioning
New logo, icons, idents and colour palette reflecting a "hip-cool on-air" are seen in the channel which refreshed on Monday (Nov 18)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ndtv-good-times-refreshes-adopts-liveyoung-positioning/

Stories on 5th July '13

Way to go for Franchising
Executive Summary of a KPMG in India report which estimates the franchising industry to quadruple between 2012 and 2017
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/way-to-go-for-franchising/

Brian Lara's mantra to success
The master cricketer on managing self, developing a winner's mindset, and of course, how to tame competition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/brian-laras-mantra-to-success/

Early rains knock off fizz for Pepsi, Coke & other 'thandas'
Pepsi, Coca Cola and other soft drink makers struggle as early rains dampen peak sales season
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/early-rains-knock-off-fizz-for-pepsi-coke-other-thandas/

MEC appoints Roopam Garg to head biz dev and north
Mr Garg will be MEC India's All India Head for new business development and General Manager - MEC North
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mec-appoints-roopam-garg-to-head-biz-dev-and-north/

Indian internet economy to touch US$ 100 bn by 2015
This was announced at the global launch of the Economist Intelligence Unit report "Good to Grow: The Environment of Asia's Internet Business"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/indian-internet-economy-to-touch-us-100-bn-by-2015/

BoxTV and Amkette's EvoTV partner for OTT
BoxTV has partnered with EvoTV to provide its users with an unlimited selection of full-length movies and television content through its app on the platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/boxtv-and-amkettes-evotv-partner-for-ott/

Shailesh Kapoor: Lest we forget... television is a 'service' industry
Soon television channels will have to move towards taking a holistic brand view, than a content view, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/shailesh-kapoor-lest-we-forget-television-is-a-service-industry/

Anil Thakraney: Deshpande: The truth died with him
Tata Steel's former Head of Communications killed himself without leaving a suicide note, therefore no one can be certain of the real reason behind his death, notes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/anil-thakraney-deshpande-the-truth-died-with-him/

Mediaah! Remembering Charu & PR disaster for Tatas
If I were with the PR agency handling the group and the Tata Steel business, I would be worried about being delivered the sack, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mediaah-remembering-charu-pr-disaster-for-tatas/

Ranjona Banerji: Lessons from the Murdoch saga for journalists
Like the Radia tapes revealed in India, there is some behaviour by media houses and journalists which is unacceptable, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/ranjona-banerji-lessons-from-the-murdoch-saga-for-journalists/

CFA Institute awards PR-SM mandate to Ketchum Sampark
CFA Institute, a global association for investment professionals, has appointed Ketchum Sampark as its PR and social media agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/cfa-institute-awards-pr-sm-mandate-to-ketchum-sampark/

Stories on 22nd Nov '12

Must-read book on advertising
Presenting three reviews of Anant Rangaswami's 'The Elephants in the Room'... by Kurien Mathews, Paritosh Joshi and Pradyuman Maheshwari
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/must-read-book-on-advertising/

Pepsi bags IPL title sponsorship for 5 yrs @ Rs 396.8 crore
PepsiCo bags IPL's title sponsorship for the next 5 years at Rs 396.8 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/pepsi-bags-ipl-title-sponsorship-for-5-yrs-rs-396-8-crore/

FMCG biggies betting big on chemists to push sales
FMCG cos Cadbury, HUL, L'Oreal and others are betting on chemists to push sales of products
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/fmcg-biggies-betting-big-on-chemists-to-push-sales/

Shailesh Kapoor: Researching The Research Department
The research function in the television industry has grown significantly in its importance over the last decade, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/shailesh-kapoor-researching-the-research-department/

Jaldi 5 with Naresh Gupta: 'Growth from new geographies beyond Indian borders'
Naresh Gupta, CSO, Managing Partner at Bang in the Middle, talks to MxM India about expanding to a new market, Kolkata
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-naresh-gupta-growth-from-new-geographies-beyond-indian-borders/

Reliance Broadcast launches new multiple-media campaign
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) has announced the launch of a Multiple Media Customer focused campaign across its bouquet of English and regional channel offerings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/reliance-broadcast-launches-new-multiple-media-campaign/

MTunesHD takes music 'On The Streets'
MTunesHD, India's first Bollywood music channel in HD, takes its 'Feel the music!' proposition another step closer to its viewers with their latest innovation titled On The Streets (OTS)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/mtuneshd-takes-music-on-the-streets/

FoxyMoron asks Femina readers to slow down
Femina roped in the digital agency Foxymoron to celebrate its anniversary issue, which is about creating and reliving memories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/foxymoron-asks-femina-readers-to-slow-down/

Berger Paints ties up with 'Being Human'
The paint company plans to co-brand its Green brand 'Breathe Easy' with the charitable trust
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/berger-paints-ties-up-with-being-human/

The Anchor: 5 non-conventional ways of financing and marketing television properties
Marketing of television properties has acquired an added dimension with changes such as the advent of social media. Akash Sharma explains how savvy marketers can make the most of the new scenario
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-5-non-conventional-ways-of-financing-and-marketing-television-properties/

Debrief: Godrej Aer: 'No Bakwaas' route works
There are no tall promises, there can't be for a silly little freshener, so why waste time? They have also smashed the usual ad cliches, and full marks for not throwing in a hot babe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-godrej-aer-no-bakwaas-route-works/

Signposts... November 22
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/signposts-november-22/

Stories on 25th April

McDonald's innovates with menu to get numbers
Frequent changes in its menu and innovations are part of the fast food giant's gambit for growth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mcdonalds-innovates-with-menu-to-get-numbers/

Infosys & WPP's Fabric unveil cloud-based platform for digital marketing
Infosys and WPP firm Fabric have unveiled a first-of-its-kind cloud-based platform for simplifying digital marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/infosys-wpps-fabric-unveil-cloud-based-platform-for-digital-marketing/

Amul to sponsor India at London Olympics
To leverage this association, GCMMF has created a TVC which shows a girl made of milk performing the sports which are part of Olympics
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/amul-to-sponsor-indian-contingent-at-2012-olympics/

Paritosh Joshi turns entrepreneur, quits Star CJ
Veteran mediaperson and Star CJ CEO Paritosh Joshi has put in his papers. He proposes to turn entrepreneur, he told MxMIndia confirming the news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/paritosh-joshi-quits-star-cj-turns-entrepreneur/

TV Today's Gulab Makhija joins India TV as CFO
As part of its aggressive growth strategy, India TV also announced several key appointments, many of them coming from TV Today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/tv-todays-gulab-makhija-joins-india-tv-as-cfo/

Publicis acquires Indigo, to run as Leo Burnett unit
The Publicis group has announced the acquisition of leading digital agency Indigo Consulting which will now run as a unit within Leo Burnett in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/publicis-acquires-indigo-to-run-as-a-leo-burnett-unit/

Draftfcb Ulka lights up with Neon Brand PR
The addition of Neon Brand PR will further strengthen Draftfcb Ulka's portfolio of services and provide seamless inputs for their branding assignments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/draftfcb-ulka-lights-up-with-neon-brand-pr/

Amith Prabhu: PR frat needs a Goafest-like event
There should be a PR award that enables entries to compete in the global arena. There is a major vacuum that needs to be filled and no one can help us on this but ourselves
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/amith-prabhu-pr-frat-needs-a-goafest-like-event/

Vibgyor Brand Services gets future-ready
Vibgyor started out as a generic event management services company and has transformed into one of the top activation agencies in the country with a pan-India presence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/vibgyor-brand-services-gets-future-ready/

Promart Retail ties up with Snapdeal.com
Promart will offer its customers an additional 10 per cent discount on purchases of Rs2,500 and above by members who log in to Snapdeal.com and pay Rs30 for this special deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/promart-retail-ties-up-with-snapdeal-com/

Hyundai signs multi-level global sponsorship deal with CNN
Significant deal includes CNN flagship shows 'Amanpour' and 'Piers Morgan Tonight'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/hyundai-signs-multi-level-global-sponsorship-deal-with-cnn/

TBWA\India wins creative mandate for Peninsula Land
For TBWA, the win comes on the back of a multi-agency pitch that was held in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/tbwaindia-wins-creative-mandate-for-peninsula-land/

MSL Asia ranks 3rd in M&A leage
MSLGROUP is Publicis Groupe's flagship strategic communications and engagement company and the largest public relations and social media network in Greater China and India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/msl-asia-ranks-3rd-in-ma-leage/

Vserv.mobi Strengthens South East Asia Focus
Appoints Vikas Gulati as Vice President - Business Development for the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/vserv-mobi-strengthenssouth-east-asiafocus/

Dipankar Chakraborty is COO at Kettle Communications
In his new role, he will be responsible for aligning and strengthening the firm’s operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/dipankar-chakraborty-is-coo-at-kettle-communications/

Brands like Mountain Dew, Airtel, ITC and others bypass celebrities for their campaigns
Many now prefer young, unknown faces in their campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/brands-like-mountain-dew-airtel-itc-and-others-bypass-celebrities-for-their-campaigns/

Promart Retail ties up with Snapdeal.com
Promart will offer its customers an additional 10 per cent discount on purchases of Rs2,500 and above by members who log in to Snapdeal.com and pay Rs30 for this special deal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/promart-retail-ties-up-with-snapdeal-com/

The Anchor: Madhu Trehan on 5 things on TV that must be washed out quick
No more political propaganda, saas-bahu rona dhona, and flash warnings which vanish in a flash says Madhu Trehan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-5-things-on-television-that-need-to-be-washed-out-immediately/

Anil Thakraney: Dirty Picture, Dirty Mess
But the point I am making is that while I have no love lost for the politicians, the enraged filmi types must also examine the channel’s role in this mess
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/anil-thakraney-dirty-picture-dirty-mess/

[MJR] 40 is new 60 in media
Every Thursday, Ranjona Banerji will write about a grouse. Either spewing venom or tongue-in-cheek
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mjr-its-all-about-how-the-media-operates/

Stories on 4th November

Video Report: The ‘AdAsian’ experience

Expectations, suggestions and experiences, AdAsians in conversation with MxM India on their takeaways from this edition of the Congress

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-the-%E2%80%98adasian%E2%80%99-experience/

Mediaah! Katju ko bolo katli maaro, says NBA

The News Broadcasters Asscociation asks the Prime Minister to ask the Press Council of India chief to mind his own business

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediaah-katju-ko-bolo-katli-maaro-says-nba/

The Anchor: 6 reasons a listener can never fall out of love with radio

No faces, no pictures – maybe that’s why radio captures minds so engagingly.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-6-reasons-a-listener-can-never-fall-out-of-love-with-radio/

AdAsia: Big Ideas in the Age of Now

For the new generation ‘new’ is disposable. New keeps changing every moment and what matters to them is ‘now’.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-big-ideas-in-the-age-of-now/

AdAsia: Indra Nooyi’s answer to uncertainty, creative adaptability

Volatility is not a part of our life any more, it is our life, says the PepsiCo chief. Hence, make volatility an intrinsic part of the plan.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-indra-nooyi%E2%80%99s-answer-to-uncertainty-creative-adaptability/

AdAsia: Why market to women consumers?

Asian women are different from women across the globe and so are their buying habits. The session ‘Marketing to Women Consumers in Asia’ emphasized the importance of marketing to women, which is often ignored.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-why-market-to-women-consumers/

Writing, Faber-Castell style

Celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Faber-Castell has reason to rejoice. A conversation with Count Andreas von Faber-Castell.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/writing-faber-castell-style/

AdAsia wrap-up by Ajay Kakar: Memories from a distant past

AdAsia 2011 scored high on style and presentation but could’ve done a little better with content, writes Ajay Kakar

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-wrap-up-by-ajay-kakar-memories-from-a-distant-past/

Smriti Krishna is MSM’s Sr VP, HR Head

MSM appoints Ms Smriti Krishna as Sr Vice President & Head of Human Resources for the network.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/smriti-krishna-is-msm%E2%80%99s-sr-vp-hr-head/

Hard Knocks: Sadly, Mr Katju may have a point

We need to once again take a hard look and check if what the Press Council chairman says is entirely wrong. Some-soul searching would actually do us good, and perhaps we’ll hire better personnel in the media.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-sadly-mr-katju-may-have-a-point/

AdAsia: Exec Summary - what a day!

The David Droga – R Balki session was cancelled but there was plenty of other excitement on the last day of AdAsia 2011.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/adasia-exec-summary-what-a-day/