Stories on 1st Feb '17

MxMIndia Comment: Sad. If Publicis Worldwide stays away from the Abby
Time for Ad Club, AAAI and industry captains to arrive at a solution
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99047

Alpana Parida: Why Sania Lost...
From lazy fielders to slow on their feet players on courts, Indians are not as dexterous with their feet, writes Alpana Parida
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99046

Leo Burnett Orchard appoints Mahuya Chaturvedi as COO
Leo Burnett Orchard has handpicked a team to match its ambitious vision for the agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99043

BYJU'S celebrates the joy of children learning on their own in latest ad campaign
Conceptualised and created by Lowe Lintas and the BYJU’S media team- this campaign has been built on the central thought of the 2016 campaign - 'Come fall in love in with learning'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99045

D&AD celebrates people behind the event through new campaign targeting moms
All awarded work is announced during the D&AD Festival 2017  on 25 - 27 April
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99044

Zee Middle East launches 106.2 BIG FM in the UAE
The station's line-up of content includes original content produced in-house, content acquired from BIG FM in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99040

DHFL Pramerica MF unveils new campaign promoting their ELSS offering
The digital campaign will also be complemented by an on ground activation that will attempt to educate prospective investors on the benefits of investing in a Mutual Fund E.L.S.S
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98946

Pepperfry.com celebrates contribution of craftsmen in latest campaign
The Big Republic Day sale is a manifestation of Pepperfry’s value promise to its consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98947

Center Fruit lands its famous proposition in a jungle plot
Gum brand returns with a new twist in the TVC
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98992

Eggfirst unveils inaugural campaign for Centric Mobile
The TVC will be followed by a multi-media campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=98991

Stories on 17th Feb '15

The Birth of Pi
A Q&A with Rakhshin Patel and Sumantra Sengupta who bought majority stake in M&C Saatchi Direct & Digital to set up Pi Communications
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/the-birth-of-pi/

Ranjona Banerji: Barkha Dutt leaves NDTV, Rajyavardhan leaves women fuming
Women in journalism have fought very hard to get where they are. And they do not need advice of this “known your limits” sort from anybody. No need for a shooting champ to shoot his mouth of, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-barkha-dutt-leaves-ndtv-rajyavardhan-leaves-women-fuming/

Sonia Khurana promoted at OgilvyOne
Under her leadership, OgilvyOne acquired many new clients such as Dr. Reddy's, SAP, Elle Fashionwear, among others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/sonia-khurana-promoted-at-ogilvyone/

PN Gadgil ropes in Salman, Madhuri for global endorsements
The Pune-based jewellers has roped in Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit to endorse the 183-year-old brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/pn-gadgil-ropes-in-salman-madhuri-for-global-endorsements/

MTV appoints new heads for programming & creative
MTV appoints Shalini Sethi as Content & Programming Head and Keegan Pinto as Creative Head
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/mtv-appoints-new-heads-for-programming-creative/

Bonding takes a new meaning in Fevikwik's latest TVC
The TVC weaves in the brand attributes of Fevikwik as an instant adhesive promoting the broader message of strengthening bond between people
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/bonding-takes-a-new-meaning-in-fevikwiks-latest-tvc/

adidas unveils series of films under Sport 15
The campaign will be primarily activated via broadcast during the upcoming global cricket event

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adidas-unveils-series-of-films-under-sport-15/.

Stories on 26th Nov 14

More info, less entertainment on NGC
A Q&A with Keertan Adyanthaya, MD, NGC & Fox, on how the channel is doing with its new crop of programming
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/more-info-less-entertainment-on-ngc/

Mobile Videos emerging a hot favourite among mobile internet users in emerging markets
67 per cent of respondents globally consider Mobile their primary entertainment viewing platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/mobile-videos-emerging-a-hot-favourite-among-mobile-internet-users-in-emerging-markets/

Publicis wins a Gold & Silver at The Rx Club 2014 Awards
The team at Publicis also won six more Awards of Excellence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/publicis-wins-a-gold-silver-at-the-rx-club-2014-awards/

GREY group India holds exhibition to showcase employees' artworks
The exhibition is being called 'Project Gallery'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/grey-india-holds-exhibition-to-showcase-employees-artworks/

ZeeQ launches new fun-centric campaign
The TVC highlights the kids’ innocence and fun-filled moments
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zeeq-launches-new-fun-centric-campaign/

99acres.com urges consumers to get checklist right in new campaign
TVC speaks of the numerous options provided by the portal to help consumers find the right house to match their needs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/99acres-com-urges-consumers-to-get-checklist-right-in-new-campaign/

Finolex unveils new campaign that highlights joys of life using water
The commercial features water bursting forth from a pipe conveying the message of bursts of happiness
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/finolex-unveils-new-campaign-that-highlights-joys-of-life-using-water/

Wonder Cement launches campaign showcasing brand philosophy
The TVC that has been conceptualized by Candid Creations

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/wonder-cement-launches-campaign-showcasing-brand-philosophy/

Stories on 9th May 14

It's final. Publicis and Omnicom will not merge
The giants have announced their decision to terminate the proposed mega-merger of the advertising and marketing services giants
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/its-final-publicis-and-omnicom-will-not-merge/

Y&R, JWT & TBWA in running for Tata's global creative pitch
The three firms in the running for Tata Group's global advertising pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/yr-jwt-tbwa-in-running-for-tatas-global-creative-pitch/

Shailesh Kapoor: May 16: Mother Of All TV Battles
Shailesh Kapoor on how May 16 has emerged as the most promoted television date by far in our television history
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/shailesh-kapoor-may-16-mother-of-all-tv-battles/

Ranjona Banerji: Arnab Goswami: From roaring lion with RaGa to mouse with NaMo
A roaring lion with Rahul Gandhi, a coy kitty-cat with Raj Thackeray and a mouse with Narendra Modi, Ranjona Banerji writes on the varying interview techniques of India’s most watched TV news anchor, Arnab Goswami
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-arnab-goswami-from-roaring-lion-with-raga-to-mouse-with-namo/

IAA Young Turks Forum to host Nihal Kaviratne
Nihal Kaviratne, CBE, Chairman, Akzo Nobel India will meet young professionals to address as well as mentor them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/iaa-young-turks-forum-to-host-nihal-kaviratne/

Text100 unveils insights into B2B technology decision maker's journey
The research found on average six people are involved in the technology purchasing decision-making process
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/text100-unveils-insights-into-b2b-technology-decision-makers-journey/

Adfactors expands Asia operations to Sri Lanka
This is Adfactors PR’s third office in Asia outside India after Dubai and Singapore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/adfactors-expands-asia-operations-to-sri-lanka/

Digital Quotient appoints new Sales Head
The move is in line with Digital Quotient's aggressive move into arena of Data Analytics and Audience Marketing to provide holistic solutions to its wide customer base

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/digital-quotient-appoints-new-sales-head/

Stories on 28th Apr '14

Gamifying Corporate India
Gamification is the new corporate in-thing helping in achieving business objectives to get to tougher tasks like changing behavioural patterns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/gamifying-corporate-india/

Rishad Tobaccowala: Why Nestle's "Share Your Goodness" is more than Good
Nestle's "Share Your Goodness" campaign is a great example of next generation storytelling, writes Rishad Tobaccowala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/rishad-tobaccowala-why-nestles-share-your-goodness-is-more-than-good/

Top agencies like O&M, Lowe, McCann, Creativeland to skip Creative Abbys
Even the winners won't feel the joy of winning as half of the industry is not going to be there, says Piyush Pandey
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/top-agencies-like-om-lowe-mccann-creativeland-to-skip-creative-abbys/

Garnier's 'blind use test' woos consumers across India
Online and offline activity introduced fans to the new, improved formula
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/garniers-blind-use-test-woos-consumers-across-india/

Media Lounge acquires Origin Beanstalk
With this merger, Origin Beanstalk becomes one of the key brands to join the rooster of Media Lounge
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/media-lounge-acquires-origin-beanstalk/

Amith Prabhu: The Accidental Media Advisor
Future Prime Ministers should stop the practice of hiring editors and instead retain professional public relations specialists, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/amith-prabhu-the-accidental-media-advisor/

Reviewing the Reviews: 1.5 to 3.5 stars for Revolver Rani
Most critics - particularly women among them - were let down by the domesticization of the firebrand heroine, writes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/reviewing-the-reviews-1-5-to-3-5-stars-for-revolver-rani/

Kansai Nerolac unveils HD paints concept
To showcase the new product and its value proposition, Kansai Nerolac has unveiled the campaign comprising of a TVC and digital campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/kansai-nerolac-unveils-hd-paints-concept/

LinkedIn unveils three new initiatives to drive content marketing forward
The initiatives include Sponsored Updates Partners, Content Partners Program and Sponsored InMail on Mobile

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/linkedin-unveils-three-new-initiatives-to-drive-content-marketing-forward/

Stories on 1st Aug '13

How the media agency networks stack up post Publicis-Omincom merger as per RECMA
The Paris-based research firm releases its rankings on overall billings and network-wised billing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/how-the-media-agency-networks-stack-up-post-publicis-omincom-merger-as-per-recma/

Zee pays Rs 40+ cr for Chennai Express for its upcoming channel '& Pictures'
Zee Entertainment pays Rs 40 crore plus for satellite rights of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chennai Express for its upcoming channel '& Pictures'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/zee-pays-rs-40-cr-for-chennai-express-for-its-upcoming-channel-pictures/

Effie Asia-Pacific launched with C4As
Leading marketing effectiveness award will now have an APAC version
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/effie-asia-pacific-launched-with-c4as/

Dhanush is the new face of Center Fresh
Kolaveri Di and Raanjhana star Dhanush has been signed on as brand ambassador by confectionary-maker Perfetti Van Melle India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/dhanush-is-the-new-face-of-center-fresh/

Star joins hands with Bollywood, all fund-raiser event ad rev for Uttarakhand relief
Star India plans Independence Day fund-raiser event with film stars
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/star-joins-hands-with-bollywood-all-fund-raiser-event-ad-rev-for-uttarakhand-relief/

Ritu Midha: News channels must build differentiators
It is the same reality show across news channels, with nearly similar participants on all of them. What changes is the anchor or the NJ (news jockey), writes Ritu Midha
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/ritu-midha-news-channels-must-build-differentiators/

Worldoo gets kids into giving with CRY
The first ever online campaign with CRY teaches kids into the art of giving
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/worldoo-gets-kids-into-giving-with-cry/

Debrief: Verito Vibe: Where's the Vibe?
The differential factor can goes for a toss when when you extend the brand personality. The Vibe should have come with its own attitude, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/debrief-verito-vibe-wheres-the-vibe/

SMG Convonix is now a Google Analytics Certified Partner
The Starcom MediaVest Group digital marketing consulting arm is certified to be a Google Analytics Certified Partner (GACP)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/smg-convonix-is-now-a-google-analytics-certified-partner/

Stories on 28th Jan '13

17 trends for newspaper journalism
World Editors Forum president Eric Bjerager on the way forward in a world where barriers between print and broadcast are shrinking
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40293


Helios bags sales mandate for FoodFood
Divya Radhakrishnan's Helios Media has been awarded the mandate to manage the revenue monetization of Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's FoodFood channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40266

Now Gap to enter India, mulls strategy
Gap, the largest casual wear retailer in the United States, readies plans to open stores in India next year
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40265

AdStrat: CaratLane takes the proposal route
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
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40262

Reviewing the Reviews: Race2
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40263

Anil Thakraney: They should go easy on Ashis Nandy
Freedom of expression is not absolute; it does not give you the license to defame people, and deliberately provoke communal/religious tensions. However, I don't think Nandy did any of that, he merely expressed a point of view (and later clarified)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40261

Dentsu creates madness for Chingles
The campaign consisting of 5 TVCs will be broadcast for six weeks
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40264

Crowdsourcing is Innocean's theme for Hyundai i10
The agency has devised a crowdsourcing campaign using Shah Rukh Khan, where existing owners and prospective buyers of the i10 can write a script for the next i10 TVC
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40268

Hero Motors, IOC on APCO 'Champion Brands' list
The global study validates four key attributes to measuring and building corporate brand strength
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40267

Brandlogist wins the marketing mandate for officeyes.com
Brandlogist, a brand consultancy specializing in digital media, has won the marketing mandate for officeyes.com which sells office stationery and office supplies
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40269

Publicis/MSLGROUP consultancies ranked 3rd globally in Mergermarket's PR advisors M&A league tables
Underlining Publicis/MSLGROUP's's global capabilities in the strategic communications field, the group's various consultancies when combined ranked third in the Mergermarket's 2012 global M&A league table for PR Advisors
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40270

RC&M nets 7 awards at RMAI Corporate Awards 2012
Experiential marketing company RC&M bagged seven awards at the RMAI awards for rural marketing held in Delhi - a gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40271


ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA:
Ravi Rao: Leading the way via convergence
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40260

Stories on 17th Jan '13

PR industry needs honest answers: Olivier Fleurot
Intent on forging a growth path for the industry, MSLGroup aims to be a thought leader for the PR sphere in India and China, says its Global CEO.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/pr-industry-needs-honest-answers-olivier-fleurot/

SAB takes 'Dhamaal' to Gujarat
Sri Adhikari Brothers is launching Hindi GEC Dhamaal in Gujarat on Jan 21
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/sab-takes-dhamaal-to-gujarat/

Shailesh Kapoor: Why Imam Siddiqui Had To 'Lose' In Bigg Boss
Love him or hate him, you can't ignore the fact that Imam Siddiqui was the big idea for the show this time. Shailesh Kapoor reasons why he didn't win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/shailesh-kapoor-why-imam-siddiqui-had-to-lose-in-bigg-boss/

Front Page 2012: Saravanan Meenakshi & Mogali Rekulu Most Popular Tamil & Telugu Fiction Shows of 2012 respectively
According to the results of Front Page 2012: A Media & Entertainment Review, the Ormax Media year-ender, Saravanan Meenakshi (Vijay TV) and Mogali Rekulu (Gemini TV) emerge as the Most Popular Fiction Shows in the Tamil and Telugu languages respectively for the year 2012.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/front-page-2012-saravanan-meenakshi-mogali-rekulu-most-popular-tamil-telugu-fiction-shows-of-2012-respectively/

Debrief: Volkswagen Polo: Humanising tech
I like this one. Mainly because they have done something which none of the other car ads have done so far. Which is to humanise a technical feature
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/debrief-volkswagen-polo-humanising-tech/

WATConsult uses Twitter to make home decor trendy
To position @home as a premium home decor brand and increase its brand recall, the social media agency engaged consumers on Twitter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/watconsult-uses-twitter-to-make-home-decor-trendy/

Raising the underarm deodorant issue
A Comms used in-store mannequins to 'raise' the bar for the Dove Whitening Deodorant promotion
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/raising-the-underarm-deodorant-issue/

Alfresco appoints Doug Dennerline as new CEO
Alfresco, the open platform for business-critical content management and collaboration, has appointed former SuccessFactors (part of SAP) President Doug Dennerline as CEO
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/alfresco-appoints-doug-dennerline-as-new-ceo/

e-India: Seething with creativity, but full potential untapped
Day one of the 7th Digital Summit organized by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) discussed creation of the world's largest free market digital economy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/e-india-seething-with-creativity-but-full-potential-untapped/

Prema Sagar: Raise the bar on industry standards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-prema-sagar-raise-the-bar-on-industry-standards/

Nabendu Bhattacharyya: 'Innovation' is the key to growth and differentiation in OOH

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-prema-sagar-raise-the-bar-on-industry-standards/

Stories on 7th Jun

Ready, Steady, Go? Or Delay?
As I&B Minister Ambika Soni meets stakeholders tomorrow to decide on the June 30 deadline, MxMIndia presents a status report from the 4 metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ready-steady-go-or-delay/


Global ad biggies like Omnicom, Publicis & Dentsu in hectic parleys to buy Taproot
Taproot's co-founders Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi are testing the market and checking out valuations, said an insider. But this may not tantamount to an immediate sale
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/global-ad-biggies-like-omnicom-publicis-dentsu-in-hectic-parleys-to-buy-taproot/


Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to buy ESPN's 50% stake in ESPN STAR Sports
The transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, will allow News Corporation unit to own and operate all ESS businesses, including STAR Sports, ESPN and STAR Cricket
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/rupert-murdochs-news-corp-to-buy-espns-50-stake-in-espn-star-sports/


Mixed response to Newscorp' total control of ESS
There has been a mixed response to the announcement that Newscorp will buy ESPN’s equity stake in ESPN Star Sports
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/mixed-response-to-newscorps-buy-of-espn-stake-in-ess/


How 'Fake Jhunjhunwala' writer Aditya Magal impressed the 'real' Jhunjhunwala
For four-and-a-half years, unknown to everyone, Magal has been the anonymous writer behind 'The Secret Journal of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala', a popular parody blog that tore into people in the news with biting sarcasm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/how-fake-jhunjhunwala-writer-aditya-magal-impressed-the-real-jhunjhunwala/


Aaj Tak Care Awards are good news for society: Aroon Purie
Hindi News Channel, Aaj Tak hosted the Aaj Tak Care Awards in the capital on June 6 to honour the corporate entities who are changing the face of the society by their CSR initiatives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/aaj-tak-care-awards-are-good-news-for-society-aroon-purie/


'I Love Style' powered by Karmik on BIG CBS Love
Karmik designers like Rohit Bal, Neeta Lulla, Anamika Khanna, JJ Valaya, Rocky S, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rina Dhaka and Kavita Bhartia to be part of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/i-love-style-powered-by-karmik-on-big-cbs-love/


The Anchor: Upen Rai on 5 reasons why online videos are important for marketers
Video automatically increases engagement by keeping the user busy, while advertising and other messaging can be shown non-intrusive to the user experience, writes Upen Rai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-upen-rai-on-5-reasons-why-online-videos-are-important-for-marketers/


Debrief | Fox Movies: Brilliant!
Anil Thakraney reviews the Fox Movies ad which he says will not work in India where the average Indian male’s eyes are fixated ‘out there’ in any case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/debrief-fox-movies-brilliant/


Newspapers must make sense of TV news
Ranjona Banerji believes that the papers must devote half a page so that hapless viewers can make sense of all that the news channels air
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/newspapers-should-emulate-tv-channels/