Stories on 19th Aug '15

It's Hindustan like never before for HUL
How CEO Sanjeev Mehta is ensuring the FMCG major counters regional competition by reorganising its army of marketers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/its-hindustan-like-never-before-for-hul/

Now, award for 'real advertising' from IAA
The winners will be picked by a high-powered jury chaired by Harish Manwani, chief operating officer of Unilever
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/now-award-for-real-advertising-from-iaa/

Brand consultant Santosh Desai picks up one-third stake in DY Works
The well-known brand consultancy's President - Alpana Parida will continue to lead agency while Future Brands remains majority stakeholder with 60 pc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/brand-consultant-santosh-desai-picks-up-one-third-stake-in-dy-works/

Lowe Lintas names Shayondeep Pal its Creative head in Delhi
Shayondeep Pal has been part of the creative team in Delhi for more than 6 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/lowe-lintas-names-shayondeep-pal-its-creative-head-in-delhi/

Sanjeev Kotnala: In a country full of rituals, we underplay impact of rituals in brand-building
For some unsaid reasons, Indian brands have stayed away from attempting to create rituals, rues Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/sanjeev-kotnala-in-a-country-full-of-rituals-we-underplay-impact-of-rituals-in-brand-building/

Zoom undertakes high-decibel promotional activity to promote channel
In addition, Zoom also put up over 200 hoardings across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore at prominent, high traffic zones and has activated a print campaign across 37 cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/zoom-undertakes-high-decibel-promotional-activity-to-promote-channel/

IAA Silver Jubilee Summit in Kochi announces speaker line-up
The event compares very favourably with Ad Asia in Jaipur & New Delhi, says Pradeep Guha, who was involved in both these mega events

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/iaa-silver-jubilee-summit-in-kochi-announces-speaker-line-up/

Stories on 22nd Nov '13

The MxMIndia Annual #2: Hum 2, Humaare 2
Our Second Annual is all the Man, the Woman, the teenage child and a younger one. It is about how these consumers are changing, and how media and marketers should interact with them. And have been interacting with them.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/the-mxmindia-annual-2-hum-2-humaare-2/

Ranjona Banerji: Time for both Tejpal and Shoma to quit Tehelka
Neither Tarun Tejpal and Shoma Chaudhury can inspire confidence, either as leaders of an organisation or from an editorial perspective, writes Ranjona Banerji. If Tehelka is to maintain its motto of being fearless, frank and so on then it needs new management, she says
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ranjona-banerji-time-for-both-tejpal-and-shoma-to-quit-tehelka/

Sports management firms bat for young cricket talents like Prithvi Shaw
These firms are signing up a bunch of cricketers as young as 14 years of age to nurture them and up their game, with an eventual eye on an India cap and the commercials that usually follow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sports-management-firms-bat-for-young-cricket-talents-like-prithvi-shaw/

Sachin's farewell Test is highest rated in 8 years
Star's Sports network of channels emerge as top destination across genres during the India-Windies Test series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sports-management-firms-bat-for-young-cricket-talents-like-prithvi-shaw/

Shailesh Kapoor: Roll our the red carpet for Hindi cricket broadcast
Some unintentionally comic moments notwithstanding, Star Sports’ Hindi commentary this season has been well above the mark, both in terms of the choice of panel and the execution, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/shailesh-kapoor-roll-our-the-red-carpet-for-hindi-cricket-broadcast/

Star Plus stays #1, Colors and Zee at #2 and #3.
The GVTs of Week #46 show Star Plus leading in the Hindi General Entertainment category. Colors and Zee were placed second and third as per the GVTs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/star-plus-stays-1-colors-and-zee-at-2-and-3/

After Ad Asia in Vietnam, AFAA gears up for DigiAsia & AdAsia 2015 in Taiwan
The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) is now getting set for the 2015 edition to be held in Taiwan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/after-ad-asia-in-vietnam-afaa-gears-up-for-digiasia-adasia-2015-in-taiwan/

Eulogy! India wins PR mandate for Peroni
Italian beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro has appointed Eulogy! India as its PR and communications partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/eulogy-india-wins-pr-mandate-for-peroni/

CNN to profile Ted Turner on Sunday, Nov 24
CNN profiles its founder Ted Turner in a documentary to be aired on Sunday, November 24
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/cnn-to-profile-ted-turner-on-sunday-nov-24/

Stories on 7th Oct '13

Do Indian Public Relations agencies need to reinvent to thrive?
The mood at the recently held Praxis 2013 was clear: PR agencies need to relook at the way they do their business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/do-indian-pr-agencies-need-to-reinvent-to-thrive/

Online matrimonials ads leapfrog 124% since Jan '13: IAMAI-IMRB
Uploading of matrimonials was lowest in the month of April with 0.64 million uploads. The month of June saw the maximum profile uploads with 2.16 million
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/online-matrimonials-ads-leapfrog-124-since-jan-13-iamai-imrb/

Pheroza Bilimoria and Pradeep Guha receive IAA Champions Award
The veteran media professionals were felicitated at the International Advertising Association's 75th anniversary celebrations in London last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/pheroza-bilimoria-and-pradeep-guha-receive-iaa-champions-award/

TelevisionPost launches. Armed with research, will go part-pay soon
The B2B media space specialising on television and allied industries dominated by IndianTelevision.com finally has competition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/televisionpost-launches-armed-with-research-will-go-part-pay-soon/

Amith Prabhu: Beggars are not choosers but in Chicago they also know how not to be losers
Despite the hardship written on their face, the beggar in Chicago always wears a smile, writes Amith Prabhu. An example of how one can learn basic PR tactics from a street beggar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/amith-prabhu-beggars-are-not-choosers-but-in-chicago-they-also-know-how-not-to-be-losers/

Reviewing the Reviews: Besharam is savaged by critics
Ranbir Kapoor's golden boy image took a bit of battering with Besharam as most critics hovered at the 1.5 stars mark for the film, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/reviewing-the-reviews-besharam-is-savaged-by-critics/

FoxyMoron adds colour to Maybelline's digital campaign
Digital media firm FoxyMoron has been engaged to launch Maybelline New York's Color Show across platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/foxymoron-adds-colour-to-maybellines-digital-campaign/

Fourth Dimension Media says 'Vannakkam' to Mumbai
Chennai-based media outsourcing firm Fourth Dimension Media opens office in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/fourth-dimension-media-says-vannakkam-to-mumbai/

Stories on 4th Feb '13

Media & marketing captains shine at IAA Leadership Awards
Pradeep Guha, YC Deveshwar, Sam Balsara & Piyush Pandey amongst winners at glittering Saturday eve + Pradeep Guha on the need for professional responsibility
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40788

Meet the IAA Awardwinners-1 | Leadership can only be earned: Sam Balsara
In the first of the interviews with IAA Leadership Award winners, Media Agency Head of the Year award Sam Balsara on what lies at the core of Madison’s success
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40823


Rana Barua quits Law & Kenneth to join Contract as COO
Rana Barua joins Contract as COO succeeding Umesh Shrikhande who left recently
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40814

Fourth Dimension turns two
CEO Shankar B is ecstatic that a strong portfolio makes his Chennai-headquartered outsourcing firm a trusted ally of top media brands
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40775

Reviewing the Reviews: 2-2.5 stars for David
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40771

Anil Thakraney: Do Inkaar to Inkaar
With Inkaar, director Sudhir Mishra has made all the mistakes that go into the making of a poor ad commercial, writes Anil Thakraney
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40770


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Ashish Bhasin
There is no such thing as a niche channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40769

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Be One, think Big, get Idea!
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40768

Stories on 23rd March

TRAI-ing time for TV with ad curbs
Not everyone is happy at the prospect of having TV ads cut & curtailed. MxMIndia speaks to stakeholders about the move
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/trai-ing-time-for-tv-with-ad-curbs/


Comment: Is Facebook the new centre of the digi universe?
Far from being a casual youth-centric online hangout place, Facebook is increasingly becoming the focal point for all things digital, including businesses, writes Hareesh Tibrewala.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/comment-is-facebook-the-new-centre-of-the-digi-universe/


100 Days to D-Day… but where are the Set-Top Boxes?
Only 100 days to go for digitization and the ground reality does not look too promising at this point. MxM India spoke to a cross-section of stakeholders in distribution to get a clearer picture of the ground reality from the cable operators’ end.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/100-days-to-d-day%e2%80%a6but-where-are-the-set-top-boxes/


RAMcheck: What women listen to...
Which are the most popular FM stations among women? MxMIndia shifts focus on women listenership trends in the four RAM (Radio Audience Measurement) - Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ramcheck-what-women-listen-to/


Pradeep Guha is Chairman of AFAA
The General Body of the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) has unanimously elected Pradeep Guha, representing the Advertising Council of India, as the Chairman of its newly mandated Executive Committee for a period of four years.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/pradeep-guha-is-chairman-of-afaa/


Ashutosh: Anna book is written in anger
At the release of his book titled, ‘Anna: 13 Days That Awakened India’, journalist Ashutosh said his book was written in anger at the ‘elitist’ section of society for having failed to understand the anti-corruption movement, and he chose to write in English as he wanted them to read the book.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ashutosh-anna-book-is-written-in-anger/


Goafest 2012: Jury chairpersons announced for Creative Abby and Media Abby shortlists
The Awards Governing Council of the Abby Awards at Goafest has announced its team of Jury Chairpersons for the Creative Abbies this year. This year, Goafest has received more than 4,250 entries for the Creative Abby awards. The judging process will commence in Mumbai from Saturday, March 24, 2012.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/goafest-2012-jury-chairpersons-announced-for-creative-abby-and-media-abby-shortlists/


[MxM Radio] The viral effect is baffling: Anil Srivatsa
Veteran radioman Anil Srivatsa, impressed by the speed of spread on social media, talks about his internet-based radio company, and the special-interest internet radio service Radiowalla.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mxm-radio-the-viral-effect-is-baffling-anil-srivatsa/


Rockstar wins album of the year at Radio Mirchi Awards
The fourth Mirchi Music Awards honoured music talent across 24 categories as Radio Mirchi paid its tribute to music with much extravaganza and fanfare. Royal Stag was the title sponsor.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/rockstar-wins-album-of-the-year-at-radio-mirchi-awards/


Sourav Ganguly to lead Pune Warriors in IPL5
Pune Warriors India will dazzle on the ground in new turquoise blue and silver jerseys.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/sourav-ganguly-to-lead-pune-warriors-in-ipl5/


Water bottle for the front page of DNA
DNA made a splash by innovating with a 5th colour, promoting Tupperware’s newly-launched water bottles.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/water-bottle-for-the-front-page-of-dna/

Samyukth Sridharan  joins Cleartrip as President and Chief Operating Officer
Cleartrip has appointed Samyukth Sridharan as President and Chief Operating Officer.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/samyukth-sridharan-joins-cleartrip-as-president-and-chief-operating-officer/


The Anchor: The 6 Cs of the TV business in South India
Remember these tips and stay Cool, says Anup Chandrasekharan.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-the-6-cs-of-the-tv-business-in-south-india/


Is 'Kahaani' the gamechanger?
One really hopes Kahaani's success at the box office will make movie makers introspect and go back to making the script the hero, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/anil-thakraney-is-kahaani-the-gamechanger/


Freaking News: Much ado about Time’s Modi cover?
Danish super-chef Rene Redzepi got a four-page spread in the same issue that aapro Narendra Modi got two, notes Ranjona Banerji in the 95th edition of Freaking News

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/freaking-news-much-ado-about-time%e2%80%99s-modi-cover/