Stories on 27th Jan '15

Farewell, Uncommon Man
A personal tribute to R K Laxman by writer and cartoonist Dev Nadkarni. The legend passed away in Pune on Monday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/farewell-uncommon-man/

State funeral for Laxman. Prez, VP, Prime Minister condole passing
President of India Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President M Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condole the passing away of RK Laxman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/state-funeral-for-laxman-prez-vp-prime-minister-condole-passing/

Ranjona Banerji: Any journo going to ask who paid for PM's name-engraved pinstripes?
Also: for many of us now well into in middle age, RK Laxman was the last word because he was us: bemused, amazed, amused and horrified at what was happening around, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/ranjona-banerji-any-journo-going-to-ask-who-paid-for-pms-name-engraved-pinstripes/

NewsStand 1: How Indian newspapers covered the Obama visit
Here's how a cross-section of Indian newspapers covered US President Barack Obama's first day in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/newsstand-1-how-indian-newspapers-covered-the-obama-visit/

NewsStand 2: How international newspapers covered the Obama visit
And here's how a cross-section of international newspapers covered US President Barack Obama's first day in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/newsstand-2-how-international-newspapers-covered-the-obama-visit/

Zee gets author Rashmi Bansal to curate book based on 'Ummeed' stories
Zee TV plans to bring these to the masses in a book specially written and curated by author Rashmi Bansal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/zee-gets-author-rashmi-bansal-to-curate-book-based-on-ummeed-stories/

Amith Prabhu: 15 people to watch out for in 2015
A list of 15 people in consultancies and in-house in organisations to watch out for in 2015, by Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/amith-prabhu-15-people-to-watch-out-for-in-2015/

Stories on 28th Mar'14

JWT acquires majority stake in Social Wavelength
Social Wavelength is a Mumbai-headquartered full-service social media agency specialising in social media offerings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/jwt-acquires-majority-stake-in-social-wavelength/

Mediaah!: Why Goafest hasn't lost the plot and deserves one more chance
If there's one person from the AAAI who can organise a worthwhile Goafest, it's Sundar Swamy. The IAA is supremely active thanks to his leadership and I find him exceedingly keen on doing things and he knows the art of getting things done
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mediaah-why-goafest-hasnt-lost-the-plot-and-deserves-one-more-chance/

Freeze! Media agencies put on hold IPL-7 buys given uncertainty over tourney
Uncertainty about IPL's future freezes ad sales
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/freeze-media-agencies-put-on-hold-ipl-7-buys-given-uncertainty-over-tourney/

Google 'Pledge to Vote' film with India's first voter
The film - part of the #Pledgetovote series - hopes to inspire both - seasoned, as well as first-time voters
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/google-pledge-to-vote-film-with-indias-first-voter/

Shailesh Kapoor: Cricket under threat from the Digital Generation?
The sport needs to find its coolness back, writes Shailesh Kapoor. An overhaul may be required sooner than later
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/shailesh-kapoor-cricket-under-threat-from-the-digital-generation/

Ranjona Banerji: When journalism pretends to not be tabloidy
M S Dhoni is being accused of corruption of the highest order though the actual suspicion is not of the highest order. This is how reputations are destroyed based on whispers and journalists need to understand this better, writes Ranjona Banerji
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-when-journalism-pretends-to-not-be-tabloidy/

Cheil appoints Vivek Ballabh as AVP - Digital Media
Ballabh will be leading the agency's efforts in digital media planning and strategy for all clients
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/cheil-appoints-vivek-ballabh-as-avp-digital-media/

Dentsu Communications bags creative duties of TVS Housing
Dentsu Communications was awarded the business after a multi-agency pitch
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/dentsu-communications-bags-creative-duties-of-tvs-housing/

A million retailers sell online, notes IAMAI
The retailers represent a wide range of categories including electronics, books, apparel, accessories, footwear, jewellery
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/a-million-retailers-sell-online-notes-iamai/

Juries for Cyber, Design and Direct Lions announced by Cannes
Cannes announces jury list for Cyber, Design and Direct Lions categories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/juries-for-cyber-design-and-direct-lions-announced-by-cannes/

Stories on 22nd Apr'13

Is it right to damn the Copycats?
Not all in the creative frat agree that it's right to nail and name those charged of copy-paste advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/is-it-right-to-damn-the-copycats/

Anil Thakraney: Why plagiarism is unstoppable
We are a nation of a million scamsters and cheaters, so there's no reason why the desi ad guys won't join in the party. This nation scores very poorly on ethics, and it's a reality we have to accept and live with
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/shabby-anil-thakraney-why-plagiarism-is-unstoppable/

Guest column by Vinod Natesan: Moving on from F words
If Indian advertising has been trending recently, it has been due to the Ford Figo Fiasco and other F words that have since followed. But it is time to ditch all things F, says guest columnist Vinod Natesan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/shabby-guest-column-by-vinod-natesan-moving-on-from-f-words/

130mn digital pay-TV homes by 2020 to contribute $17 bn in revenues
The projections are published in a new report called India Pay-TV & Broadband Markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/130mn-digital-pay-tv-homes-by-2020-to-contribute-17-bn-in-revenues/

Highlights for Children and Delhi Press unveil new kids' mags
The partnership will create Highlights Champs and Highlights Genies for Indian children
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/highlights-for-children-and-delhi-press-unveil-new-kids-mags/

Ajay Chandwani on Montreux fest jury
Percept director Ajay Chandwani is on the jury of the Golden award of Montreux Festival being held in Switzerland this week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/ajay-chandwani-on-montreux-fest-jury/

Razorfish acquires Neev; aims to be No 1 in 18 months
The acquisition triggers the launch of the Razorfish brand in India, and the move follows a number of acquisitions recently announced by Publicis Groupe
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/razorfish-acquires-neev-aims-to-be-no-1-in-18-months/

AdStrat: Symphony: Cooling off
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


Reviewing the Reviews: Ek Thi Daayan
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/reviewing-the-reviews-ek-thi-daayan/

Aasheesh Mediratta is the new CEO at FashionAndYou
Fashion and lifestyle e-retailer fashionandyou.com has announced the appointment of Aasheesh Mediratta as its new CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/aasheesh-mediratta-is-the-new-ceo-at-fashionandyou/

Yahoo! Weather & Yahoo! Mail on mobile
Yahoo! has announced two new mobile experiences - Yahoo! Weather for iPhone (also iPod, and iPod Touch) and Yahoo! Mail for iPad and Android tablets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/yahoo-weather-yahoo-mail-on-mobile/

Rajan Anandan takes over as IAMAI chairman
Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Google India, is the new Chairman of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). He will take over from Hitesh Oberoi, Managing Director and CEO, InfoEdge
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/rajan-anandan-takes-over-as-iamai-chairman/

Think aloud for a Broadcast Regulator: Manish Tewari
At the CII CEOs' roundtable on broadcast, I&B Minister Manish Tewari mooted the idea of a 'techno-commercial' regulator for the broadcast sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/think-aloud-for-a-broadcast-regulator-manish-tewari/

Arun Prakash appointed EVP of Vuclip
Mr Prakash will lead strategy and execution for Vuclip, as well as manage all aspects of consumer interactions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/arun-prakash-appointed-evp-of-vuclip/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Ranjona Banerji: Time to reclaim lost territory
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/one-big-idea-by-ranjona-banerji-time-to-reclaim-lost-territory/

1 Minute View: Many expectations from new IAMAI chief Rajan Anandan
The new chairman needs to grow IAMAI out of its current mode and assume the role of a more aggressive industry body
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/1-minute-view-many-expectations-from-new-iamai-chief-rajan-anandan/

Shailesh Kapoor: The Dichotomy Of Socially Networked Television
Twitter and Facebook are part of the marketing strategy of mass TV channels, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/shailesh-kapoor-the-dichotomy-of-socially-networked-television/

Anil Thakraney | Superjury: Keep the CDs out!
It's incorrect to ask creative folk to constitute the Creative Abby 'Superjury' to decide on plagiarism complaints, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/anil-thakraney-superjury-keep-the-cds-out/

Ranjona Banerji: Move over FBI, NIA: Indian TV news can solve both Boston and Bengaluru bombings!
Our news TV channels knew who and how the Boston and Bengaluru bombings happened, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/ranjona-banerji-move-over-fbi-nia-indian-tv-news-can-solve-both-boston-and-bengaluru-bombings/