Stories on 17th Dec 14

Radio City is now a Jagran company
Well, almost. Meanwhile, Radio Mantra, a venture promoted by Jagran promoters, is like to be merged with Music Broadcast Private Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/radio-city-is-now-a-jagran-company/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Letter from a Paranoid Consumer to a Brand Manager: Trust broken, I read every word that you utter with fear
The communication and relationship that should be improving with time and technology is becoming frustrating and irritating
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-letter-from-a-paranoid-consumer-to-a-brand-manager-trust-broken-i-read-every-word-that-you-utter-with-fear/

Tushar Vyas to discuss digital at IAA Webinar on Dec 19
To be held on Friday, December 19 at 4pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tushar-vyas-to-discuss-digital-at-iaa-webinar-on-dec-19/

iTV appoints Manoj Jagyasi as Biz Head, Regional Channels
As part of his new role, Manoj will be responsible for sales activities at the Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/itv-appoints-manoj-jagyasi-as-biz-head-regional-channels/

Google introduces Hindi ads on its Display Network
In early November this year, Google had announced the launch of the Indian Language Internet Alliance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/google-introduces-hindi-ads-on-its-display-network/

Grasshoppers India to handle creative biz of Aquionics International
The brand is looking at strengthening its position in the retail space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/grasshoppers-india-to-handle-creative-biz-of-aquionics-international/

Stories on 16th Dec 14

Zee TV will always stand for Ummeed
Q&A with Pradeep Hejmadi, Biz Head, Zee TV as the 22-year-old GEC goes in for a brand refresh with a new identity and viewer proposition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/zee-tv-will-always-stand-for-ummeed/

Colosceum, Ormax unveil consumer-created fiction shows in India
Only shows that have tested exceptionally well, with more than 85 per cent probability of success, will be presented to broadcasters
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/colosceum-ormax-unveil-consumer-created-fiction-shows-in-india/

Ranjona Banerji: Tiny cracks emerging in Delhi's media's love for Modi govt
... though we are still in the laudatory stages where every word and action of the prime minister is treated like signs from the Almighty on High, especially on TV, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ranjona-banerji-tiny-cracks-emerging-in-delhis-medias-love-for-modi-govt/

Dynel LED Lights ropes in Bang in the Middle
Dynel will launch a range of differentiated LED lamps across spectrum of residential and commercial applications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/dynel-led-lights-ropes-in-bang-in-the-middle/

Carlton takes 'The New Face of Business' route in new campaign
A leading global luggage brand, Carlton reflects the very best of British design and innovation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/carlton-takes-the-new-face-of-business-route-in-new-campaign/

Titan Raga celebrates confidence of today's woman in new TVC
The latest Raga film tells the story of one such woman and her chance meeting with a past love at an international airport lounge while both are travelling on business trips

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/titan-raga-celebrates-confidence-of-todays-woman-in-new-tvc/

Stories on 29th May 14

Gyaan, awards & celebrations to kick off at Goafest 2014
The three-day celebration of advertising and media happens starts in Goa today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/gyaan-awards-celebrations-to-kick-off-at-goafest-2014/

Network18 loses Group CEO Sai Kumar, COO Ajay Chacko
Having worked with the group for over 14 years and propelled it to the status it enjoys today, Sai has been part of all key ventures of the group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/network18-loses-group-ceo-sai-kumar-coo-ajay-chacko/

Prashant Panday elevated as MD & CEO at ENIL
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) has elevated Prashant Panday to the post of Managing Director & CEO with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/prashant-panday-elevated-as-md-ceo-at-enil/

Pradeep Hejmadi to be Business Head, Zee TV
After nearly a decade a TAM and leading the crucial S-group, Praddy is expected to arm Zee with all the intelligence to be the numero uno Hindi GEC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/pradeep-hejmadi-to-be-business-head-zee-tv/

Rediffusion wins a big chunk of Videocon's ad account
Videocon has shifted a part of its advertising account to Rediffusion Y&R as it tries to reposition its telecom, mobile handset and flat panel TV business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/rediffusion-wins-a-big-chunk-of-videocons-ad-account/

CenturyPly leans on 'Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch' credo to deliver new proposition
The company has unveiled a new campaign with the underlying theme 'Idea: Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch'

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/centuryply-leans-on-khushiyon-ka-rangmanch-credo-to-deliver-new-proposition/

Stories on 13th Mar'13

#Frames2013: Time for the M&E sector to take the next audacious leap
A fiery exhortation to "take the next audacious leap" from Uday Shankar rang in FICCI-Frames 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/frames2013-time-for-the-me-sector-to-take-the-next-audacious-leap/


#Frames2013: Text of Uday Shankar's keynote
Text of FICCI's M&E chairperson and Star India CEO Uday Shankar's keynote speech at the Frames 2013 inauguration
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/frames2013-text-of-uday-shankars-keynote/


#Frames2013: Unlocking M&E's true potential for a billion consumers
In an era when the consumer is king and is faced with an array of choices for consumption, the challenge is engaging the growing audience and hiring the right people
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/frames2013-unlocking-mes-true-potential-for-a-billion-consumers/


#Frames2013: Making Phase 2 of TV digitization a reality
In the session on 'The second phase of TV digitization' noted panelists from the sector came together to discuss and mull options of making the exercise a more robust and achievable one
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/frames2013-making-phase-2-of-tv-digitization-a-reality/


#Frames2013: The key is to know your markets and its demands: Anne Sweeney
At the first keynote of the 14th FICCI-Frames convention, Anne Sweeney, co-chair Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television group, talked about how local markets and local culture play an important role for any programme or format to work in different countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/frames2013-the-key-is-to-know-your-markets-and-its-demands-anne-sweeney/


#Frames2013: Need to grow the kids' pie further
As audiences for children's channels expand to include the entire family, among the chief challenges is keeping the genre viable
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/frames2013-need-to-grow-the-kids-pie-further/


Taproot goes great Gunns, No 1 in India
The Gunn Report 2012 ranks the agency at the top among the most awarded agencies in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/taproot-goes-great-gunns-no-1-in-india/


Whistling Woods, DY Patil Group set up film & media school in Pune
The DY Patil Group and Whistling Woods International have announced that they are jointly setting up an Institute of Film, Media & Communication. It will start operations in August this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/whistling-woods-dy-patil-group-set-up-film-media-school-in-pune/


Anil Thakraney: The Ram Singh conspiracies
Conspiracies make for juicy gossip sessions. No one is willing to even accept the possibility that Singh may have simply killed himself in the dead of the night
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/anil-thakraney-the-ram-singh-conspiracies/


Mahindra Reva launches 'Ask' movement
The movement urges people to ask questions about issues that matter, in order to 'Drive Positive Change'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/mahindra-reva-launches-ask-movement/


MTV's new reality shows takes a dig at reality shows
With reality shows becoming norm on every channel, MTV has launched a brand new TV series, MTV Reality Stars
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/03/mtvs-new-reality-shows-takes-a-dig-at-reality-shows/