Stories on 30th Oct 14

Five ways to break a consumer's trust in a brand
A Dummy's Guide to breaking a consumer's trust in the brand. Or you could treat it as a guide of what not to do...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/five-ways-to-break-a-consumers-trust-in-a-brand/

Baddies turn scared in Taproot's new film for Mumbai Mirror
Taproot was the creative agency for the film and the brief from BCCL to the agency was clear: "To continue to portray Mumbai Mirror as a fearless voice of the common citizen of Mumbai."
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/baddies-turn-scared-in-taproots-new-film-for-mumbai-mirror/

'Kahaaniyan Banti Hain', says Imagica in new campaign
The campaign conveys the stories of people from all walks of life who visit Imagica
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/kahaaniyan-banti-hain-says-adlabs-imagica-in-new-brand-campaign/

Help the under-resourced with your time. Inviting volunteers for Green Batti Project
The Green Batti Projects invites young advertising and media professionals to volunteer their time to mentor children from under-resourced communities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/help-the-under-resourced-with-your-time-inviting-volunteers-for-green-batti-project/

BCG report maps journey of innovative companies in India
Across nearly all industries, use of Big Data and Mobile to drive innovation lags their perceived importance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/bcg-report-maps-journey-of-innovative-companies-in-india/

The Hindu's November Fest scheduled next month
The fest is noted for its eclectic mix of genres and for premiering performances by well-known musicians from across the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/the-hindus-november-fest-scheduled-to-be-held-in-november/

Armour Station TV announces additions to lineup
Chennai Egmore, Ahmedabad and Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin are now part of the Armour Station TV network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/armour-station-tv-announces-new-additions-to-existing-lineup/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Kartik Sharma and Venke Sharma
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Kartik Sharma and Venke Sharma

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-kartik-sharma-and-venke-sharma/

Stories on 19th Jun '13

Taproot leads India with twin golds
Golds finally happen on Day 3 for India@Cannes2013. Plus 3 bronzes in Outdoor. And 19 Design shortlists
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/taproot-leads-india-with-twin-golds/

The Cannes Lions 2013 India Tally (updated Wed, June 19, 9am)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/the-cannes-lions-2013-india-tally-updated-wed-june-19-9am/

New look for Discovery Science
The science channel also gets a new logo, Morphy, as part of its younger on-air packaging
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/new-look-for-discovery-science/

Kyoorius Awards jury announced
Jury members will gather for an on-ground and open-conversation jury session where they will discuss and decide the winners via private voting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/kyoorius-awards-jury-announced/

Radio City bags gold at NY festival
FM network Radio City 91.1 FM has won a 'Gold' in the 'Best Sound' category for 'Radio City A Capella Jingle', at the recently held New York Festival
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/radio-city-bags-gold-at-ny-festival/

Firstpost launches promo for YouSpeak
The interactive video-views platform is also available on Android phones
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/firstpost-launches-promo-for-youspeak/

Big launch for 'Under The Dome' by RBNL
The 13-episode series, based on author Stephen King's best-selling novel of the same name, will launch simultaneously in several countries within the week, and premieres in India on June 28
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/big-launch-for-under-the-dome-by-rbnl/

Anil Thakraney: Tehelka's award for courage is a good idea
Such an award will help shift the focus back to real journalism. The reason why many of us opted for this profession in the first place. But got disillusioned along the way when we discovered that a healthy financial bottom-line seems to matter more than a healthy nation in the corporatized Indian media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/anil-thakraney-tehelkas-award-for-courage-is-a-good-idea/

Narendra Modi is most mentioned political leader on social media: Blogworks study
A Blogworks study of the top 20 political leaders by online mentions shows Narendra Modi leading with more than three times the overall mentions of runner-up Rahul Gandhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/narendra-modi-is-most-mentioned-political-leader-on-social-media-blogworks-study/

Stories on 2nd May '13

Inside the Times 175 years' celebrations
Veteran adman and Exec Prez, BCCL gives a detailed account on The Times of India's 175 years' celebrations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/inside-the-times-175-years-celebrations/

Rishi Khiani's Ant Farm launches Fork Media
Ant Farm has activated India's first premium audience network platform with a bouquet of publishers on board
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ex-times-employees-launch-fork-media/

Debrief: Mirinda:  Needs more madness!
A suggestion for the creative team: Guys, raise the pagalpanti level, make it crazier. Madder the treatment, better would be the brand recall. Now that you've chosen the wacko route, go all out, don't stop at silly, childish pranks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/debrief-mirinda-needs-more-madness/

McDonald's becomes 'Pakka Indian'
Conceptualized by Leo Burnett, the new TVC from McDonald's introduces two new 'Pakka Indian' burgers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/mcdonalds-becomes-pakka-indian/

Times Internet partners AIR for live IPL commentary
Live commentary and match updates will be broadcast on All India Radio (AIR) in English and Hindi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/times-internet-partners-air-for-live-ipl-commentary-2/

Zee Cinema plans to add a punch at primetime with South Indian films
Zee Cinema has launched a two-week-long festival of popular southern blockbusters dubbed in Hindi - 'South Ka Super Punch'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/zee-cinema-plans-to-add-a-punch-at-primetime-with-south-indian-films/

Chat live while watching TV
iCouch, the Android mobile app, has been developed by iDubba
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/chat-live-while-watching-tv/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by KV (Pops) Sridhar: Smartphones herald the new technological world order

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/one-big-idea-by-kv-pops-sridhar-smartphones-herald-the-new-technological-world-order/

Stories on 30th Aug

IRS will see a technology leap: Prashant Singh, MD-Media, Nielsen India
Happy to have bagged the contract, Nielsen India is getting set to work on the readership study
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29740

We will not mess with what's working wonderfully: Rohit Ohri
Hours after the news of the 51 per cent stake acquisition, Dentsu India executive chairman spoke to MxMIndia on what the deal means for Dentsu, and how the agency is galloping ahead in the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29769

Rahul Kansal: No shortcuts and stereotypes with TAPROOT!
BCCL Executive President Rahul Kansal on what makes the team of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi outstanding and why the Dentsu association will be a win-win for both
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29817

Pops on the Rise & Rise of Aggie & Paddy
Adland veteran KV 'Pops' Sridhar looks back at the career path of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi, the stars who are blazing even brighter in the limelight
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29738

Anil Thakraney:Talent & values rewarded
It's a win-win marriage. Dentsu, which is not a name one usually associates with sparkling creative work, has bought itself a nice creative powerhouse. Taproot gets the scale, the logistics and the bucks they need
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29734

What would make an entrepreneur sell?
With Taproot selling 51 percent stake to a transnational advertising agency less than four years after it was set up, we spoke to a cross-section of people in the know, on when is the time right for an entrepreneur to sell out
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29739

The Complete Story: Win-win for Dentsu,Taproot; big loss for WPP
From yesterday: All the answers to why did Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi choose Dentsu over WPP? How much money did they make? And what will the equations be with Rohit Ohri?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/win-win-for-dentsu-aggie-paddy-big-loss-for-wpp/

The Anchor: 10 TAPROOT! TVCs that you want to watch over and over again
It’s not just TVCs that the Boys are known for, but this list by A N Chorrea looks at the work that got them to be the most courted creative hotshop in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29733

WPP moves New York Supreme Court for dismissal of NDTV lawsuit
WPP has moved the Supreme Court of the State of New York for dismissal of a complaint filed by NDTV. The motion will be taken up for hearing on September 13
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29737

Carat retains BMW India media AOR
Carat retains BMW India account which also saw ZO, Maxus and BPN in the pitch process
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29764

Paritosh Joshi | Digitization's best kept secret
Remember the days when Doordarshan would provide signals without an intermediary? As many 30 million homes still watch TV that way, note Paritosh Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29735

Shailesh Kapoor | The all-important C-Word
In this maddening age of weekly ratings, there is a word that is hugely under-rated and way more important than differentiator, positioning and strategy, writes Shailesh Kapoor in the 'TV Trail'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29736

Ranjona Banerji: Was TV news reckless in covering 26/11?
Ranjona Banerji on the Supreme Court indictment of the coverage by news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29801

Stories on 12th January

From agency maverick to 'khadoos' client...
What happens when agency heads move to the client's firm? How does life change, and do the switchers miss the agency days?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/from-agency-maverick-to-khadoos-client/

@GroupM: M Suku to join Group M ESP, Mindshare restructures
Fueled by great ideas, intelligence and analytics, the focus will be on growing our existing clients behind a strong strategy and thrust in digital, says Ravi Rao, Leader - Mindshare South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/m-suku-to-join-groupmesp-as-mindshare-announces-restructuring/

FMCGs make hay as noodles, soft-drinks etc drive growth in rural India
Rural consumption boost for FMCG companies -- 10% by volume and 12% by value - in the first ten months of 2011, as per an IMRB study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/fmcgs-make-hay-as-noodles-soft-drinks-etc-drive-growth-in-rural-india/

Typically quirky, Mudra 'welcomes' Bobby Pawar to JWT
Mudra gave former CCO Bobby Pawar a hearty farewell in a unique way by putting up a billboard right next to his new agency, saying 'Mudra welcomes Bobby Pawar to JWT'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/typically-quirky-mudra-welcomes-bobby-pawar-to-jwt/

For reality TV specialist Niret Alva, Survivor India is huuuuge
Survivor India, spread across 45 days and with 22 contestants, is unscripted except for the anchor lines, and Executive Producer Niret Alva avers that this will restore viewers' faith in reality shows.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/for-reality-tv-specialist-niret-alva-survivor-india-is-huuuuge/

FM in the North-East - a foggy picture
Lack of government support is the main reason FM stations in the North-East region face an uphill task.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/fm-in-the-north-east-a-foggy-picture/

Saaru chhe! History channel now in Gujarati
History TV18 is the first international channel to launch in Gujarati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/saaru-chhe-history-channel-now-in-gujarati/

DID announces tie-up with Reebok
As a part of this arrangement, Reebok has designed a customized range of DID dance gear and will retail it in nearly 100 outlets across the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/did-announces-tie-up-with-reebok/

Angry Brides for dowry awareness
Shaadi.com launches Facebook game to create awareness on the evil of the dowry system.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/angry-brides-for-dowry-awareness/

Dainik Bhaskar Group Launches 'The Brain Hunt 2012'
Brain Hunt-2012 is a roller-coaster ride with 16 mind boggling activities presented in a wonderfully crafted activity workbook
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/dainik-bhaskar-group-launches-the-brain-hunt-2012/

Economic Times, now on mobile and tablet
The most-read business daily launches applications for all mobile and tablet formats.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/economic-times-now-on-mobile-and-tablet/

Radio Mirchi and Birla Sun Life’s campaign to protect families
The idea behind the campaign is to make the masses aware that their life, dreams and future are not necessarily in their control.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/radio-mirchi-and-birla-sun-life%E2%80%99s-campaign-to-protect-families/

APCO Worldwide and Aakriti Promotions form strategic partnership
The partnership will focus on developing a comprehensive communication offer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/apco-worldwide-and-aakriti-promotions-form-strategic-partnership/

The Anchor: 4 reasons South India needs its own special interest mags
India's diversity means that there is a strong need to focus on this side of the geography, argues Bina Sujit.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/the-anchor-4-reasons-south-india-needs-its-own-special-interest-mags/

Debrief: Female bonding with Tanishq
There's not much of an idea in the new Tanishq Glam Gold commercial. But energetic and engaging treatment makes it come alive.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/debrief-female-bonding-with-tanishq/

Mumbai papers go aggro on civic issues
Ranjona Banerji reviews the content on news television and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/mumbai-papers-go-aggro-on-civic-issues/