Stories on 21st Aug '15

Rural Ratings: Interesting Days Ahead
The impact of BARC's proposed rural audience measurement is going to impact genres like GECs, News, Movies and Kids, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/rural-ratings-interesting-days-ahead/

BTL Baatein: Vineet Jain, Himalaya Drug Company.... Powered by VISCOMM
BTL is an essential part of the marketing mix, it complements ATL and, marketing RoI should always be calculated on overall spends, says Vineet Jain is General Manager - Marketing, Consumer Product Division, The Himalaya Drug Company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/btl-baatein-vineet-jain-himalaya-drug-company-powered-by-viscomm/

Ranjona Banerji: Emphatically, the old order changeth at Network 18
Certainly people have long expected a more hands on approach from Reliance at Network 18 and looks like they are getting it, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/ranjona-banerji-emphatically-the-old-order-changeth-at-network-18/

Asianet launches HD channel in Malyalam
The channel was officially launched by star Suresh Gopi in the presence of actor Mukesh and K.Madhavan, Managing Director, Asianet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/asianet-launches-hd-channel-in-malyalam/

Helpchat appoints Lodestar UM as its media agency
The appointment of Lodestar UM is a part of Helpchat's larger objective of strengthening its brand visibility and recall across geographies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/helpchat-appoints-lodestar-um-as-its-media-agency/

Publicis communicates "Always Fresh, Always On" proposition for Park Avenue Deos
The commercial ends with Farhan himself enjoying the match at the stadium
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/publicis-communicates-always-fresh-always-on-proposition-for-park-avenue-deos/

HT brings Smart Kids Asia to India
The event, dubbed the biggest "edu-tainment" event in South East Asia started in Malaysia in 2002
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/ht-brings-smart-kids-asia-to-india/

Cycle Pure Agarbathies rolls out latest ad campaign
The campaign showcases the Bollywood icon endorsing the brand’s new positioning
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/cycle-pure-agarbathies-rolls-out-latest-ad-campaign/

Havas Media wins Integrated mandate of FoodCloud
The account size is estimated at about INR 25crores and will be handled from the Gurgaon office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/havas-media-group-wins-integrated-media-mandate-of-foodcloud-in/

Twitter India strengthens leadership with new appointment
Viral Jani joins Twitter as Head of TV Partnerships for India, will spearhead strategic collaboration with TV channels to increase their audience engagement on Twitter

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/twitter-india-strengthens-leadership-with-new-appointment/

Stories on 16th Mar '15

It's an appy world for kids!
It's good news for marketers as research by Pulp Strategy shows that children are heavy users of mobile devices. Kids spend 20 hours a week on mobile apps, says study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/its-an-appy-world-for-kids/

GroupM eyes digital startup Foxymoron
The potential transaction (estimated at Rs 180 crore) is part of GroupM's strategy to establish an even stronger footprint in the country, where it already has a dominant presence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/groupm-eyes-digital-startup-foxymoron/

Publicis acquires Expicient; integrates it under Rosetta
Expicient will be integrated into the Publicis.Sapient platform under the Rosetta brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/publicis-acquires-expicient-integrates-it-under-rosetta/

DDB Mudra wins creative mandate for Sony MAX and Pepsi IPL 2015
DDB Mudra West has crafted a three staged campaign called 'India Ka Tyohaar'


Sonata urges India's youth to be their original self in new TVC
The latest campaign featuring Badshah is an effort to reach out to a wider audience who are keen to prove themselves and live life while enjoying every moment to the fullest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sonata-urges-indias-youth-to-be-their-original-self-in-new-tvc/

Amith Prabhu: Has Public Relations lost its credibility?
Just as a botched up surgery does not let surgeons lose their credibility. Public relations professionals who work with consultancies and in communications departments largely try and work within an ethical code that is unwritten but understood, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/amith-prabhu-has-public-relations-lost-its-credibility/

Stories on 7th Nov 14

No Perfect Relations for Publicis. Focus on Sapient for now
According to sources at the Paris-hqed conglomerate, all energies to be on Sapient play
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/no-perfect-relations-for-publicis-focus-on-sapient-for-now/

Shailesh Kapoor: Time to Redefine 'General Entertainment Channel'?
BARC can do well to discourage this artificial segmentation by not providing any of these handles (GEC, Youth GEC, etc.) in their planning tools, and even prohibit their data bureaus, as and when they come up, from doing the same, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-time-to-redefine-general-entertainment-channel/

Ranjona Banerji: Is there reason for anti-Modi journos to fear being targeted?
Exaggeration is often an essential in a journalist's armoury but there is a palpable feel of apprehension, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-is-there-reason-for-anti-modi-journos-to-fear-being-targeted/

Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra-funded Epic to go on air on Nov 19
The wait is over. The licence has been bagged. India's first channel on Indian history, mythology and folklore will be on air on November 19
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/epic-to-launch-on-november-19/

Piyush Pandey, others on D&AD jury for 53rd Annual Professional Awards
Indian creativity will be well represented with six creatives, including one jury foreman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/piyush-pandey-others-on-dad-jury-for-53rd-annual-professional-awards/

Star Plus gains much. No change in pecking order of Hindi GECs
Star Plus gained much in Week 44 of TAM's ratings even as there was  no change in the pecking order of Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/star-plus-gains-much-no-change-in-pecking-order-of-hindi-gecs/

Orchard Advertising to handle brand communications mandate for amante
The brand embodies over two decades of excellence held by MAS Holdings in lingerie manufacturing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/orchard-advertising-to-handle-brand-communications-mandate-for-amante/

Time Out World to power launch of 15 new cities
Time Out will launch ten new community based city sites in India, followed by five in the USA
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/time-out-world-to-power-launch-of-15-new-cities/

British Council awards India PR mandate to LinOpinion GH
The consultancy will also help effectively communicate knowledge sharing and collaboration of best practices between India and the UK
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/british-council-awards-india-pr-mandate-to-linopinion-gh/

ZeeQ launches campaign showcasing 'fun' moments in life
The TVC showcases four distinct situations in a kid's life where Masti plays a pivotal role, true to the channel's philosophy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zeeq-launches-campaign-showcasing-fun-moments-in-life/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Balu V
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present a contribution by Balu V

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-balu-v/

Stories on 10th Oct 14

Apple ranks #1 and Google #2 in Interbrands Best Global Brands
No Made-in-India brand on list as Huawei makes Best Global Brands history as first Chinese brand to enter the report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/apple-ranks-1-and-google-2-in-interbrands-best-global-brands/

Stars not on Facebook, Twitter could lose on endorsements
Celebrities active on Facebook, Twitter have an edge when it comes to social media branding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/stars-not-on-facebook-twitter-could-lose-on-endorsements/

Digital, data and talent dominate at first Omnicom India summit
The summit brought together Omnicom operating companies including DDB Mudra, BBDO, TBWA, CPM, FleishmanHillard, OMG, Interbrand, Flamingo, Ketchum Sampark and others in the creative space to discuss the tectonic changes affecting their industries and clients' businesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/digital-data-and-talent-dominate-at-first-omnicom-india-summit/

Shailesh Kapoor: Lessons TV Can Learn From Modi, The Entertainer
TV channels may do well to learn a thing or two from Modi, in own bastion of Entertainment, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/shailesh-kapoor-lessons-tv-can-learn-from-modi-the-entertainer/

Ranjona Banerji: War scare to boost sales, readership & ratings?
I sympathise with journalists who wish that they were running the world (or assume that they are) but I balk at the idea of TV journalists deciding on India’s foreign policy, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/ranjona-banerji-war-scare-to-boost-sales-readership-ratings/

Helios Media assigned the revenue mandate of EPIC
India's first 'segmented' channel intends to launch by the year end
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/helios-media-assigned-the-revenue-mandate-of-epic/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men - Indranil Roy and Ishan Raina
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Indranil Roy and Ishan Raina
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-indranil-roy-and-ishan-raina/

1.7 lakh citizens join national online circle for 'Swachh Bharat'
Urban Development Ministry ropes in social media organization 'LocalCircles'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/1-7-lakh-citizens-join-national-online-circle-for-swachh-bharat/

Surewaves reports double growth this festive season
A large thrust of this spend is coming from brands who are targeting the bullish demand in tier 2 and tier 3 cities of the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/surewaves-reports-double-growth-this-festive-season/

Not Like That designs 'selfie' campaign for kids
The campaign pre-dominantly revolves around little children being their natural selves, capturing their candid moments via selfies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/not-like-that-designs-selfie-campaign-for-kids/

Rajshri Entertainment to partner New MSN in India
Rajshri's short form content to be available on the New MSN
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/rajshri-entertainment-to-partner-new-msn-in-india/

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 12th Feb '14

Nokia engages with consumers, the digital way
We kick off a new series of interviews with CMOs on their digital marketing initiatives. First off: Viral Oza of Nokia India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/nokia-engages-with-consumers-the-digital-way/

Reprieve for TAM as Kantar gets stay on govt’s crossholding guidelines.
TAM co-owner Kantar Market Research Services petition to the Delhi High Court asking for a stay on the the government's guidelines on TV measurements has had a favourable response from the High Court
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/reprieve-for-tam-as-kantar-gets-stay-on-govt%E2%80%99s-crossholding-guidelines/

Goafest blues continue. Nakul Chopra steps down as chairman, org committee
The delays in holding Goafest meant much time away from the high pressure work as CEO - South Asia of Publicis Worlwide
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/goafest-blues-continue-nakul-chopra-steps-down-as-chairman-org-committee/

Gurmit Singh quits Forbes India as CEO to join Yahoo as India MD
Mr Singh takes on the position left vacant after Arun Tadanki quit Yahoo last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/gurmit-singh-quits-forbes-india-as-ceo-to-join-yahoo-as-india-md/

Damodar Mall to helm Reliance's supermarket biz
The retail business veteran will take over from Rob Cissell as CEO of the Mukesh Ambani group's supermarket and hypermarket division
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/damodar-mall-to-helm-reliances-supermarket-biz/

Josy & Aggie to present Ad Club Creative Review, event kicks off Club's Diamond Jubilee
The Advertising Club, which completes 60 years of existence this year, has planned a series of new activities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/josy-aggie-to-present-ad-club-creative-review-event-kicks-off-clubs-diamond-jubilee/

Prasoon Pandey to head film craft jury at Dubai Lynx
Senior ad film director Prasoon Pandey will head the Film Craft jury at the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity to be held in Dubai from March 9 to 11.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/prasoon-pandey-to-head-film-craft-jury-at-dubai-lynx/

Indian car buyer act very rationally: Deloitte report
Service quality, product reliability, and re-sale value continue to be pertinent factors in determining brand choice
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/indian-car-buyer-act-very-rationally-deloitte-report/

Stories on 30th Jan '14

Publicis takes majority stake in Law & Kenneth, asks L&K to take charge of Saatchi & Saatchi
The new structure to have both companies working under the L&K Saatchi & Saatchi brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/publicis-takes-majority-stake-in-law-kenneth-asks-lk-to-take-charge-of-saatchi-saatchi/

Colors back at #2 as Life OK biggest gainer in Week 4
Star Plus was at 606 (previous week 626), Colors at 449 (467), Zee at 441 (471), Life OK 375 (347), Sab 323 (318) and Sony was at 254 (258)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/colors-back-at-2-as-life-ok-biggest-gainer-in-week-4/

Abhijit Avasthi: As of today, Ogilvy not participating in Abby. But, if Ad Club accepts its demands, it could...
A chat with with the Ogilvy & Mather National Creative Director revealed the agency is still awaiting the Abby organizers response to its demands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/abhijit-avasthi-as-of-today-ogilvy-not-participating-in-abby-but-if-ad-club-accepts-its-demands-it-could/

Key newspapers likely to contest IRS numbers in Court
MxMIndia learns that a few leading dailies are planning to collectively and individual contest the IRS in Court. They are currently seeking legal opinion on the same.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/key-newspapers-likely-to-contest-irs-numbers-in-court/

Taproot launches second phase of TOI campaign on farmer suicides
The second phase of the campaign was launched a few days back with a two-minute TVC, digital and print advertising and exhibitions which will draw people to understand the problem and donate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/taproot-launches-second-phase-of-toi-campaign-on-farmer-suicides/

Pune Design Festival on Feb 14-15
The Association of Designers of India has announced the eight annual edition of the Pune Design Festival. It will be held on February 14 and 15 at Hotel Le Meridien, Pune
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/pune-design-festival-on-feb-14-15/

Rajshekar Patil joins TBWA as CD
TBWA\India announced the appointment of Rajshekar Patil as Creative Director based in the Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/rajshekar-patil-joins-tbwa-as-cd/

Stories on 21st Aug '13

Why the BJP is wrong in wanting to be aggressive on the Social Web
Vijay Mukhi reasons why screaming and shouting may work on News TV, but not on the social web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/why-the-bjp-is-wrong-in-wanting-to-be-aggressive-on-the-social-web/

FMCG majors feel the pinch as consumers cut spending
Sales growth of more than a dozen key consumer goods categories in the June quarter was lower than both the previous quarter and the year-earlier period
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/fmcg-majors-feel-the-pinch-as-consumers-cut-spending/

HUL to run region-specific ads on Nickelodeon as Viacom18 ties up with Amagi for micro-targeting
Viacom 18 ties up with Amagi for micro-targeting TVCs via DART, HUL to run different TV ads on Nickelodeon for various regions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/hul-to-run-region-specific-ads-on-nickelodeon-as-viacom18-ties-up-with-amagi-for-micro-targeting/

Mobile VAS Market To Reach Rs 29,300 cr by end-2013
The Mobile Value Added Service (MVAS) market is expected to reach Rs 29,300 crore by the end of 2013 registering a Y-o-Y growth of 15 percent, according to the latest IAMAI-IMRB report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/mobile-vas-market-to-reach-rs-29300-cr-by-end-2013/

Samsung replaces Nokia as #1 cellphone in India
Micromax, Karbonn, Apple occupy next 3 slots as handset revenue grows 14.7 percent to touch Rs 35,946 Cr in FY13
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/samsung-replaces-nokia-as-1-cellphone-in-india/

NBA welcomes Manish Tewari statement on 12-min ad cap
The News Broadcasters Association has welcomed the recent statement of I&B minister Manish Tewari that news channels must get an extension on the 12-minute ad cap till the final phase of digitization is complete
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/nba-welcomes-manish-tewari-statement-on-12-min-ad-cap/

Ketchum Sampark launches Knowledge Studio
The Studio will offer content and thought leadership solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/ketchum-sampark-launches-knowledge-studio/

Laqshya integrates Neeru's Emporio glamour to Hyderabad airport
Laqshya's Hyderabad team executes campaign to project Neeru's as Hyderabad's premier traditional clothing brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/08/laqshya-integrates-neerus-emporio-glamour-to-hyderabad-airport/

Stories on 31st July '13

News & FM to finally get 49% FDI?
The TRAI consultation paper on FDI in broadcast recommends the increase of FDI in news channels and FM radio from 26 to 49%
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52279


Sheikhs fail to shake up Indian consumer markets
Prosperous in the Gulf, Sheikhs fail in the Indian consumer market due to operational issues and religious tenets
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52268


Anil Thakraney: Omnicom/Publicis merger: Nothing will change
As long as the money tree grows, 'culture and value' differences get sorted in double quick time, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52276


Gozoop acquires Red Digital, doubles India revenue
With this strategic move, Gozoop to take over Red Digital's operations, strengthen client portfolio and geographic reach
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52269


Labour Court halts termination of People India edition staff
Court orders Outlook group to ensure settlement of dues before services are terminated
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52259


Satyam Joshi has put in his papers as Dy Chief Manager - Brand at BCCL
The head of marketing for the Delhi edition of Navbharat Times, Sandhya Times and Eco Times (Hindi) is set to turn entrepreneur
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52275

Stories on 29th July '13

It's a done deal. Omnicom & Publicis to merge
‘Merger of equals’ to create Publicis Omnicom Group, with combined 2012 revenue of $22.7 billion and a combined market capitalization of $35.1 billion
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52130

Pubicis Omnicom Group: New Titan on the Block
The Omnicom and Publicis Groupe merger is the mother of all 'marriages' one has witnessed so far as advertising and media groups go
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52148

Omnicom-Publicis merger likely to reshape advertising industry in India
The merger of holding companies Omnicom and Publicis Groupe is quite simply the biggest news in the history of the marketing communications industry. The jury is out on what this means for India, a market where WPP is a clear leader
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52137

By Invitation: Geetanjali Bhattacharji: Exciting times ahead for the media planning and buying fraternity
We invited a non-media agency profession to give her views on what the Omnicom-Publicis merger means in the media business
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52146

McCann forms Creative Central with Praduymna Chauhan as ECD
The Creative Central is an effort directed towards creating more insightful creative work for clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52138


Dues of impacted People, Marie Claire & Geo India edition staffers to be settled soon
The dollar/euro conversion rate has made the business for licensed magazines unprofitable if the revenues don’t go above a threshold
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52138


Anil Thakraney: Brouhaha over potholes is silly
The entire media effort should be on exposing, and naming and shaming the individuals and groups responsible for this mess of potholes, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52141


Amith Prabhu: Events that make our profession worth being part of
Amith Prabhu lists the reasons one should events that afford an opportunity for professionals come together to share and learn from each other
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=52142

Stories on 25th July '13

Noel Tata, WPP join hands to back Adille Sumariwalla's Interspace
The Tata scion and media major back the former Olympian-turned-mediaperson's ad startup
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/noel-tata-wpp-join-hands-to-back-adille-sumariwallas-interspace/

Mah Times, Navbharat Times & Ei Samay launch helplines for students
Three BCCL language newspapers launches Readers' Helpline for meritorious students from humble backgrounds to achieve their dreams
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mah-times-navbharat-times-ei-samay-launch-helplines-for-students/

Arvind Krishnan to be MD, BBH India
Mr Krishnan comes back to BBH India after a stint at BBH London. He will report to Subhash Kamath
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/arvind-krishnan-to-be-md-bbh-india/

Mahuya Chaturvedi joins Cogito as Managing Partner
Ms Chaturvedi joins Cogito after a five-year stint with the Aditya Birla group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mahuya-chaturvedi-joins-cogito-as-managing-partner/

Josy Joseph & Ravish Kumar win Ramnath Goenka Journalists of the Year awards
The sixth Edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards presented on Tuesday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/josy-joseph-ravish-kumar-win-ramnath-goenka-journalists-of-the-year-awards/

Ritu Midha: Of FCT, CPT and data frequency....
One does tend to tilt towards broadcasters here - and wish that any decision pertaining to FCT is implemented only after the complete post DAS roll out, writes Ritu Midha
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/ritu-midha-of-fct-cpt-and-data-frequency/

Debrief: Bajaj Electricals: Elephant in the room
Instead of creating new situations with the 'youth' shouldn't Bajaj Electricals have built on the memorable ad where an old man attempts to steal from the fridge in the dark of the night, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/debrief-bajaj-electricals-elephant-in-the-room/

Sudarshan Sudevan joins DraftfcbUlka Interactive as Creative Head
Summary: Prior to this appointment, 'Sudi', as he is known in the industry, has been associated with firms like Hungama, BC Webwise and Isobar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/sudarshan-sudevan-joins-draftfcbulka-interactive-as-creative-head/

94.3 My FM music marathon with 14 hrs of record-breaking non-stop music
The FM radio network conducted the second edition of its 'My Music Marathon' across 8 cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/94-3-my-fm-music-marathon-with-14-hrs-of-record-breaking-non-stop-music/

Stories on 12th Mar'13

Business, networking & more @ Frames 2013
The 14th edition of India’s biggest conclave of the M&E sector starts today in Mumbai with a galaxy of national and international speakers. A curtain-raiser...
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43442

Publicis Groupe acquires Convonix
Digital marketing consulting firm Convonix will align with Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG) in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43440

Jaldi 5 with Sorbojeet Chatterjee: Events like half-marathon deepens bond with readers
DNA's VP Marketing tells MxMIndia about the new team running the ship, how the half-marathon benefited the paper, and coverage by other media...
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43437

Reliance Games expands to Japan, Korea
The company has announced the acquisition of a mobile game development and publishing company in Japan and a mobile game development studio in Korea, thereby augmenting its footprint in the global mobile gaming industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43441

Debrief: Tata Tea: Good use of Women's Day
It's a good ad. For two reasons. One, we are talking real change out here, unlike the gassing that usually goes on over women's issues. Two, for a change, SRK has been used correctly in an advertisement
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43436

Ranjona Banerji: Gang-rape accused Ram Singh's "mysterious" death up-ends TV news
News channels uncertain whether to play bleeding hearts or public prosecutor in rape accused's death in jail
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43495

Hathway's Jayaraman joins Zee
At Zee, K Jayaraman will head distribution and placement business
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43492

Garnier Men launches 'PowerLight A Village' campaign
An initiative digitally executed by FoxyMoron is aimed at providing electricity to remote villages in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43439

ET launches campaign against half knowledge
The campaign, conceived by Lowe Lintas + Partners, will be seen extensively across mass media inprint, TV, outdoor, radio, digital, social media, corporate parks and coffee shops
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43438

ASCI upholds complaints against 43 of 50 ads
Numbers of complaints soar, thanks to NAMS, and the number of complaints upheld increase sharply
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43483

Soho Square Mumbai wins H&R Johnson
Under the mandate for the H&R Johnson business, it will handle tiles, bathrooms, kitchens and marble & quartz
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43485

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Joydip Kapadia
Digitization, a game changer!
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43434

ANCHOR | ONE BIG IDEA: One Big Idea by Suraj Nambiar

http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=43435

Stories on 11th Dec '12

Acquisitions will continue: Publicis
Soon after making the acquisitions of MarketGate and Istrat public, Publicis Groupe's Jean-Yves Naouri and Bertrand Siguier spoke with MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/acquisitions-will-continue-publicis/

Nidheesh Tyagi to join BBC as Editor (Hindi Service)
Nidheesh Tyagi quits as Editor (Digital) of the Dainik Bhaskar group to join the BBC as Editor (Hindi Service)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/nidheesh-tyagi-to-join-bbc-as-editor-hindi-service/

ITC's Vivel partners Star to launch Bengali movie channel
Star India's Bengali film channel Jalsha Movies is scheduled for launch on Dec 16
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/itcs-vivel-partners-star-to-launch-bengali-movie-channel/

Tatas eye big foray into edutainment
Tata group company Titan Industries is finalising a plan for an edutainment vertical to tap the country's 330 mn population under 15 years of age
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/tatas-eye-big-foray-into-edutainment/

Woodland on its Green Path
The outdoor adventure brand, Woodland has been consistent in its effort to be Green conscious ever since its inception. However, now the company is making concerted efforts to imbibe a 360-degree approach going green
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/woodland-on-its-green-path/

Madison Media wins Radikal Rice Media AOR
Madison Media has recently won the media mandate of Radikal Rice, estimated at around Rs 25 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/madison-media-wins-radikal-rice-media-aor/

Debrief: Groupon: Craziness pays off
I would urge their ad agency to push the insanity envelope even harder. And the team should enjoy all the fun while it lasts. It's not every day that creative people land up with such hot 'deals'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-groupon-craziness-pays-off/

The Anchor: 5 ways to piss people off via email
Email is a great way to reach out and stay in touch... but it is also only too easy to make the mistakes that make people mad. Vidya Heble has a shortlist of what to avoid
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-ways-to-piss-people-off-via-email/

Former news anchor and RJ Akash Banerjee is Radio Mirchi Delhi programming head
Former TV Today news anchor and RJ Akash Banerjee joins Radio Mirchi as programming head for the Delhi station

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/former-news-anchor-and-rj-akash-banerjee-is-radio-mirchi-delhi-programming-head/

Stories on 10th Aug

Another win-win digital equation
Aegis' acquisition of Communicate 2 is part of a series of M&As in the Indian digital media space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/another-win-win-digital-equation/

Protect identity of children, MIB tells broadcasters
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March, 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/protect-identity-of-children-mib-tells-broadcasters/

Audiences have given MTunes the best birthday present: Sunil Sahjwani
MTunes, the 24/7 music channel, celebrated its first anniversary yesterday (Augt 9) and boasts of a 200+ GRP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/audiences-have-given-mtunes-the-best-birthday-present-sunil-sahjwani/

Initiative announces two senior appointments
Initiative India has announced the appointments of 'R Venkatasubramanian and Vishnu Sharma as Senior Vice Presidents in the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/initiative-announces-two-senior-appointments/

ESS, ESPN Intnl sign cricket distribution pact for Latin Am
This will be the first time that these events will be presented in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ess-espn-intnl-sign-cricket-distribution-pact-for-latin-am/

BMB wins 2 Hamilton brands - Treo And Milton
BMB India is the advertising unit of Madison World, a diversified communication group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bmb-wins-2-hamilton-brands-treo-and-milton/

Buzzer # 4 | Quiz on News Channels
Presenting the fourth edition of MxM Buzzer where the focus is on news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/buzzer-4-quiz-on-news-channels/

Now, a YouTube 'Content Creators Network' for India
The Nirvana Digital YouTube Content Creators Network eyes a market share of the 800 million unique user visits to YouTube each month
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/now-a-youtube-content-creators-network-for-india/

Bindass to unveil Season 9 of Beg Borrow Steal
bindass®, India's leading youth brand, is all set to introduce the 9th season of Beg Borrow Steal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bindass-to-unveil-season-9-of-beg-borrow-steal/

NDTV Profit to spotlight social & environmental issues
Docs+ is a new weekly series on the channel which will showcase powerful documentaries on global issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-profit-to-spotlight-social-environmental-issues/

Tamil GEC Vijay TV inks carriage deal in France
The launch will make the channel's first IPTV carriage deal inFranceand also strengthens Free's current offering of Indian content
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/tamil-gec-vijay-tv-inks-carriage-deal-in-france/

The Anchor: Albert Almeida on 5 things he would like to see happen in Mobile Advertising
Videos, app-based ads and interactive ads are just a few forms of advertising that we would like to see in mobile advertising, says Albert Almeida
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-albert-almeida-on-5-things-he-would-like-to-see-happen-in-mobile-advertising/

Anil Thakraney: Indian media wins Gold @ Olympics 2012
And the best news is that star athletes like Mary, Saina, Vijay and others will inspire a whole lot of young Indians to take up athletics very seriously
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/anil-thakraney-indian-media-wins-gold-olympics-2012/

Ranjona Banerji: The shame of the PR influence on the media
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-the-shame-of-the-pr-influence-on-the-media/

Stories on 26th April

It's an appsolutely 'appy world!
The MxM Quarterly Review of Must-Have Apps for Media Professionals... our selection of apps that you can't not be armed with!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/its-an-appsolutely-appy-world/

Digital independents & traditional ad agencies need each other: Vikas Tandon
A day after Publicis announced the acquisition of leading digital agency, Indigo Solutions, MxMIndiaspoke to Indigo’s Managing Director, Vikas Tandon on the reasons for the sell out
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/digital-independents-traditional-ad-agencies-need-each-other-vikas-tandon/

Universal concern that creativity is suffering at work & school: Adobe study
A striking minority - only 1 in 4 people - believe they are living up to their own creative potential
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/universal-concern-that-creativity-is-suffering-at-work-school-adobe-study/

27 matches later, IPL 5 is the lowest ever with 3.53 per cent TVR
While the average TVR for the first 27 matches stood at 3.53 per cent, the ratings for the initial 26 matches played during IPL4 were at a TVR of 3.88 per cent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/27-matches-later-ipl-5-is-the-lowest-ever-with-3-53-per-cent-tvr/

DDB Mudra creates a new gold loan campaign for Federal Bank
The campaign was based on an insight from the consumer's life that 'Circumstances do not dictate my destiny, I do'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/ddb-mudramax-bags-media-duties-for-nirmal-lifestyle/

Hungama's Cricket Stock Exchange in 2nd season
CSX is a virtual trading game where users can trade (buy and sell) shares of their favourite cricket players and teams
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/cricket-stock-exchange-in-its-second-season/

DDB Mudra creates a new gold loan campaign for Federal Bank
The campaign was based on an insight from the consumer's life that 'Circumstances do not dictate my destiny, I do'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/ddb-mudra-creates-a-new-gold-loan-campaign-for-federal-bank/

Cheil's new Samsung TVC gets youth high on WiFi
Cheil's challenge was to deliver a campaign that brought out the proposition that Samsung Star*3DUOS with Wi-Fi empowers you to do things faster
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/cheils-new-samsung-tvc-gets-youth-high-on-wifi/

Adz Edge unveils outdoor campaigns for Titan
In this campaign Titan celebrates spontaneity, vibrancy and free spiritedness of today's youth and captures the mood of living every moment with loved ones perfectly
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/adz-edge-unveils-outdoor-campaigns-for-titan/

BIG Magic launches '100% UPwale / 100 % MPwale' FOR UP & MP
Campaign aims at empowering consumers in the regions, with information to optimize on impending digitization & enables operators to build their brand equity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/big-magic-launches-100-upwale-100-mpwale-for-up-mp/

Wizcraft begins ops in Singapore
The Singapore office will service the Asia-Pacific region and offer clientele a complete spectrum of brand activation and event management services
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/wizcraft-begins-ops-in-singapore/

92.7 BIG FM announces Big Chhutti this summer
A travelogue format introduced first time ever in the history of radio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/92-7-big-fm-announces-big-chhutti-this-summer/

A Comms' summer plans to catch young consumers
A Comms has brought to the platform Tata i-Shakti Unpolished and Little Millenium in a special brand-consumers' connect initiative with the 'Crossword Children's Fest'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/a-comms-summer-plans-to-catch-young-consumers/

The Anchor: Rajan Narayan on 5 reasons why 'Digital' isn’t the only way forward
It is possible that Digital inIndiamay follow the West and completely overtake traditional media. It is also possible that like Retail inIndia, it may never take off beyond a limited scope, says Rajan Narayan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-rajan-narayan-on-5-reasons-why-digital-isnt-the-only-way-forward/

Debrief: Slice: Ras nahin, boredom barsa
It's quite painful to watch the ad. And given that Katrina Kaif is the protagonist, that's a criminal thing to happen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/debrief-slice-ras-nahin-boredom-barsa/