Stories on 11th Sep '15

How Emvies Case Studies Rule for Young Pros
On Emvies Day, a look at how the case study presentations are essential for young & aspiring professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/how-emvies-case-studies-rule-for-young-pros/

BTL Baatein: Sidharth Ghosh, pSLIVE,.... Powered by VISCOMM
BTL is not a cost-effective solution for a brand always and at times the cost per contact is a bit higher. But it surely provides more scope for customisation/ innovation and ensures reach and optimum visibility, says Sidharth Ghosh, Vice President, pSLIVE of the Dentsu Aegis Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/btl-baatein-sidharth-ghosh-pslive-powered-by-viscomm/

BARC Week 35 Data... Aug 29- Sep 4
Here's data for August 29 to September 4, 2015... that's Week 35 of 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/barc-week-35-data-aug-29-sep-4/

Madison Media wins OYO Rooms mandate
The account will be handled out of the agency's Delhi office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/madison-media-wins-media-mandate-of-oyo-rooms/

Big Magic's over-the-top comedy gambit will work: Paritosh Painter
With shows like PMS, Boyz and the like, Reliance Broadcast Network Creative Director Paritosh Painter knows he taking a risk with risqué, but his research shows that it will work for Big Magic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/big-magics-over-the-top-comedy-gambit-will-work-paritosh-painter/

Shailesh Kapoor: Silly Point: Taking Trade Communication To Consumers
Colors' media response on taking the top spot was restrained, in line with the BARC India advisory on what constitutes responsible use of data. However, the same cannot be said about many other channels, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/shailesh-kapoor-silly-point-taking-trade-communication-to-consumers/

Digital is focus on Day 1 of Kyoorius fest
The third edition of the special focus on digital brought together leading influentials to showcase the future of digital and explore this year’s theme, 'What pumps your heart'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/digital-is-focus-on-day-1-of-kyoorius-fest/

Benoy Roychowdhury elected new Chairman of ASCI
Srinivasan K. Swamy, Chairman and Managing Director, R.K. Swamy BBDO Pvt. Ltd., was elected Vice-Chairman; and Shashidhar Sinha, CEO, Media Brands Pvt. Ltd. was re-appointed the Honorary Treasurer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/benoy-roychowdhury-elected-new-chairman-of-asci/

Real estate and property TV channel, 'Property Now' launched
The new channel will be a unique destination for content and information on the property market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/real-estate-and-property-tv-channel-property-now-launched/

Enormous to handle CashKaro creative
The campaign will primarily focus on CashKaro's product offering and benefits of using the platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/enormous-to-handle-creative-mandate-of-cashkaro/

Ajit Gurnani appointed Managing Partner at ZenithOptimedia
Ajit has over 18 years of work experience in the fields of media, brand management and marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/ajit-gurnani-appointed-managing-partner-at-zenithoptimedia/

Himanshu Dhoreliya appointed Content Head at Videocon d2h
Reporting to CEO Anil Khera, he will be based in Videocon d2h's Mumbai headquarters

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/himanshu-dhoreliya-appointed-content-head-at-videocon-d2h/

Stories on 10th Sep '15

Kyoorius with Kejriwal
Founder CEO Rajesh Kejriwal talks on the 10th edition of Designyatra which kicks off in Goa today with the IAA Digiyatra
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/kyoorius-with-kejriwal/

HDFC, other finance brands dominate WPP's BrandZ
Finance brands are highest risers in the BrandZ India Top 50 with HDFC Bank being the most valuable brand for second year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/hdfc-other-finance-brands-dominate-wpps-brandz/

Comedy Central goes for a new, happy look
The channel incorporates a new look-and-feel with the positioning of 'Your Happy Place'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/comedy-central-goes-for-a-new-happy-look/

Outlook announces launch of Social Media Awards
The OSM awards, in partnership with Creatigies Communciations, will be formally launched in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/outlook-announces-launch-of-social-media-awards/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: My boss says I am no good because I am unable to undertake 'settings' for adsales
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-my-boss-says-i-am-no-good-because-i-am-unable-to-undertake-settings-for-adsales/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: Define the 'P' of PR
Life becomes smoother...Expectations are managed better...when one equates Public = "Target Audience"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/siddhartha-mukherjee-define-the-p-of-pr/

Tata Salt 'Desh Ka Salaam, Sarhad Ke Naam' campaign bags multiple accolades
Achieves Limca Book of Records for first crowd sourced National Anthem for the Indian Armed forces
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/tata-salt-desh-ka-salaam-sarhad-ke-naam-campaign-bags-multiple-accolades/

Big FM Chennai repositions to play contemporary Kalakkal hits
The repositioning is in line with 92.7 BIG FM’s new and youthful logo as well as the focus to appeal to the younger audience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/big-fm-chennai-repositions-to-play-contemporary-kalakkal-hits/

Hungama partners with Kyoorius Designyatra 2015 for charitable cause
Hungama's musical CSR activity aims to hit the right notes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/hungama-partners-with-kyoorius-designyatra-2015-for-charitable-cause/

'Watch for Nepal' shortlisted at Clio Awards 2015
McCann, BBDO India, DDB Mudra and Miami Ad School Mumbai have made it to the finalists' shortlist at the Clio Awards 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/watch-for-nepal-shortlisted-at-clio-awards-2015/

Bates CHI&Partners to introduce Volcanic Water to India
Kelzai secrets has awarded its Natural Mineral Water business to Bates CHI&Partners

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/bates-chipartners-to-introduce-volcanic-water-to-india/

Stories on 1st Apr '15

Kyoorius to partner Goafest?
Melt-ing is the preserve of Goafest, industrypersons say. Unique alliance struck between Pratap Bose & Rajesh Kejriwal at a party late last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/kyoorius-to-shift-to-goafest/

News-hour debates Fevikwik ad. Nation wants to know why Indian soldier touched feet of Pakistani soldier to repair shoe, thunders Arnab
Arnab said: Ladies and gentlemen on this first day of April 2015, it is indeed strange that a Pakistani soldier doesn't carry his own adhesive. Doesn't the country make its own adhesives? Does this tell a story of the Pakistan economy?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/news-hour-debates-fevikwik-ad-nation-wants-to-know-why-indian-soldier-touched-feet-of-pakistani-soldier-to-repair-shoe-thunders-arnab/

Now, an Award for Award Shows
Two shows are planned: one for award shows and the other for best food at award shows. While event shows do recognise award shows, this is a special show only for awards, including the film awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/now-an-award-for-award-shows/

Star Sports to consider Lagori/Pitto league
After kabaddi, Star may be considering having a championship league for 'seven stones'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/now-an-award-for-award-shows/

Omnicom appoints Amol Dighe as Head of Investment India
He will also be incharge of special projections in South East Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/omnicom-appoints-amol-dighe-as-head-of-investment-india/

Kyoorius launches Melt, 2-day ad, media & marketing festival
Zee, GroupM & D&AD to partner the two-day event which will culminate in Kyoorius Ad & Digital Awards which has Colors as presenting sponsor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/kyoorius-launches-melt-2015-2-day-ad-media-marketing-festival/

Damien Marchi is Global Head of Content at Havas Media
Marchi has over 15 years experience specialising in cross platform content production, commercialisation and marketing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/damien-marchi-appointed-global-head-of-content-at-havas-media/

Dell questions conventional with 'Learning Meets Doing'
The TVC is a reiteration of Dell's belief that a school student's education can be made more engaging by leveraging the potential of technology
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/dell-questions-the-conventional-with-learning-meets-doing/

AL Jazeera English now available on Airtel D2H
With this partnership, Al Jazeera English will now be accessible on all major D2H platforms

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/al-jazeera-english-now-available-on-airtel-d2h/

Stories on 27th Feb '15

Star twinkles as India shines
Expectedly, Star India has hiked World Cup 2015 ad rates after India's performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/star-twinkles-as-india-shines/

It's 'Toonami' from Turner India!
Toonami has a significant presence is Asia Pacific across 14 countries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/its-toonami-from-turner-india/

Kyoorius announces call for entries for 2015 Kyoorius Advertising & Digital Awards
This year, the Kyoorius Advertising & Digital Awards has introduced a series of new categories that acknowledge emerging and under-recognised areas in advertising and digital communication
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/kyoorius-announces-call-for-entries-for-2015-kyoorius-advertising-digital-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Faulty faculty at journalism schools
All too often, people with minimum or no experience are made heads of departments and what they teach is open to speculation, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-faulty-faculty-at-journalism-schools/

O&M launches new campaign for Center Fresh Endless
Apart from television, the campaign will also be supported on the digital medium including social platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/om-launches-new-campaign-for-center-fresh-endless/

Havas Media wins digital mandate of Ranbaxy's Consumer Healthcare brands
Their 'digital at core' philosophy was impressive and that translated seamlessly in their strategic approach and category understanding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/havas-media-wins-digital-mandate-of-ranbaxys-consumer-healthcare-brands/

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week ​8
Presenting TAM data for ​​Week ​8​ (​February 15-21, 2015) for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-%e2%80%8b8/

Fourth Dimension to partner PT Sakthi awards
Chennai-based Fourth Dimension to be exclusive adsales partner for the annual Puthiya Thalaimurai Sakthi awards

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/fourth-dimension-to-partner-pt-sakthi-awards/

Stories on 15th Jan '15

465 entries, 214 judges... it's Effie time!
Ajay Kakar, chairman and custodian of Effie India, presents a preview of the 14th edition of the ad effectiveness award to be held tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/465-entries-214-judges-its-effie-time/

AP Parigi to be Network18 Group CEO
Chairman Adil Zainulbhai is confident Parigi will take the media conglomerate to the next level
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/ap-parigi-to-be-network18-group-ceo/

Preeti Reddy to succeed Thomas Puliyel as president at IMRB
Ms Reddy take over from long-serving president Thomas Puliyel when he retires in August this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/preeti-reddy-to-succeed-thomas-puliyel-as-president-at-imrb/

Carat bags media account of IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Carat Media will handle the traditional media mandate for IndiaFirst Life Insurance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/carat-bags-media-account-of-indiafirst-life-insurance/

Dilip Venkatraman joins iTV Network as Group COO
He will be reporting to Kartikeya Sharma, Managing Director, iTV Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/dilip-venkatraman-joins-itv-network-as-group-coo/

Spin TV mandates Helios Media with revenue monetisation
The channel will also have shows on tourist destination, Vaastu and interiors, new concepts in living styles
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/spin-tv-mandates-helios-media-with-revenue-monetisation/

Razorfish inducts Anushree Ghosh into Strategic Planning
Anushree has worked with eminent agency networks like Law and Kenneth, JWT and SapientNitro
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/razorfish-inducts-anushree-ghosh-into-strategic-planning/

D&AD and Kyoorius FYI day to unveil secrets on ways to win awards
D&AD CEO Tim Lindsay to host two special seminars in Mumbai and Delhi on how to impress global juries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/dad-and-kyoorius-fyi-day-to-unveil-secrets-on-ways-to-win-awards/

Concept PR bags Agency Excellence Award
Concept PR was the sole agency to be awarded at the conference
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/concept-pr-bags-agency-excellence-award/

Godrej Nature's Basket partners with Snapdeal.com
This association makes Godrej Nature's Basket, the sole large gourmet retailer to list its range online on a marketplace platform

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/godrej-natures-basket-partners-with-snapdeal-com/

Stories on 23rd Jun 14

Kan Khajura shines at Cannes, but not much win-wa
India gets just 27 metals at Cannes Lions, but wins in Cyber & Mobile herald good news
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kan-khajura-shines-at-cannes-but-not-much-win-wa/

BudgetSpeak #1: CVL Srinivas: Budget 2014 - An opportunity to reboot M&E
There are three levels at which the government can help fast track the M&E industry, writes CVL Srinivas, CEO GroupM South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/budgetspeak-1-cvl-srinivas-budget-2014-an-opportunity-to-reboot-me/

D&AD-backed Kyoorius Design awards jury session starts in Pune
A mix of three international and Indian jury members are gathered in Pune's DSK International Campus to deliberate on entries for the design awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/dad-backed-kyoorius-design-awards-jury-session-starts-in-pune/

Parle opts for 'Apna Circle' credo for Marie
The campaign captures the essence of spending time with a close knit circle of friends
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/parle-opts-for-apna-circle-credo-for-marie/

Galaxy 11 football stars to work their magic for Samsung Galaxy 5
Eleven consumers to get a once in a lifetime chance to win a trip to Europe and watch Messi and Ronaldo in action
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/galaxy-11-football-stars-to-work-their-magic-for-samsung-galaxy-5/

Reviewing the Reviews: Maximum zero stars for Humshakals
After the dud Himmatwala, the assumption was that Sajid Khan would have learnt his lesson and at least attempted to make a half-way decent film
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-maximum-zero-stars-for-humshakals/

Amith Prabhu: Is a Cannes PR Lion within our reach?
Amith Prabhu on only six entries being entered by two PR firms in India at the Cannes Lions and no PR firm in India or abroad winning the Grand Prix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-is-a-cannes-pr-lion-within-our-reach/

Stories on 9th Jun 14

Curious about Kyoorius? Meet Rajesh Kejriwal
With the awards set for June 12, the Kyoorius founder & CEO talks about the judging process, the D&AD partnership, the awards night & whether the drinks will be served through the presentation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/curious-about-kyoorius-meet-rajesh-kejriwal/

Motivator appoints V Narayanan as Chief Growth Officer
V Narayanan will be reporting into Rabinder Thirumurthy, MD, Motivator and will be based in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/motivator-appoints-v-narayanan-as-chief-growth-officer/

Lay's unveils biggest global integrated marketing campaign
Lay's will be bringing forward the global campaign with international football superstar Messi in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/lays-unveils-biggest-global-integrated-marketing-campaign/

RedInk Awards felicitates journos; discusses future roadmap
The Press Club Mumbai’s National RedInk Awards was held on June 7, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/redink-awards-felicitates-journos-discusses-future-roadmap/

Magnon\TBWA bolsters digital marketing initiatives of CARE India
CARE India is a national development organization that works towards the empowerment of women and girls from the poor and marginalized communities to overcome poverty, exclusion and social injustice
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/magnontbwa-bolsters-digital-marketing-initiatives-of-care-india/

Parineeti Chopra is brand ambassador of Videocon d2h
Parineeti will be the new face for the brand and will feature in their upcoming brand campaign that focuses on Indian values
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/videocon-d2h-appoints-parineeti-chopra-as-brand-ambassador/

Amith Prabhu: HR in Public Relations needs to do the right things to build a better reputation
HR folk must wake up and get their act together by consulting employee engagement professionals, CSR specialists and corporate reputation experts, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/amith-prabhu-hr-in-public-relations-needs-to-do-the-right-things-to-build-a-better-reputation/

Reviewing the Reviews: Holiday gets 1.5-2.5 stars
The remake of Tamil hit Thuppaki by AR Murugadoss was, as expected, slaughtered by critics, writes Deepa Gahlot

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/reviewing-the-reviews-holiday-gets-1-5-2-5-stars/

Stories on 6th May 14

Ready to take on Amazon
How Flipkart & Snapdeal are preparing to deal with onslaught from global retailer Amazon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ready-to-take-on-amazon/

Ogilvy to participate in Kyoorius Awards. Leo Burnett entries in too
The leading creative agency has sent entries for the D&AD-backed Kyoorius Awards staying away from the Creative Abby to be held at Goafest
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ogilvy-to-participate-in-kyoorius-awards-leo-burnett-entries-in-too/

Ranjona Banerji: No tough questions to Modi
No one has asked Modi tough questions or watched him fumble and then ask some tougher questions. On TV, his interviewers simpered and gazed with adoration, rues Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-no-tough-questions-to-modi/

SH Kelkar awards creative biz to Publicis
Apart from having strong roots in India, the company has successfully forayed into Europe, Middle East, South-East Asia and African markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/sh-kelkar-awards-creative-biz-to-publicis/

HDFC Life associates with 'Hawaa Hawaai'
The film features popular young star Saqib Saleem along with national award winner child actor Partho Gupte
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/hdfc-life-associates-with-hawaa-hawaai/

Online railway ticket booking witnesses a spurt
The online booking of railway tickets increased from 3.63 million in March 2013 to 14.02 million in March 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/online-railway-ticket-booking-witnesses-a-spurt/

Dabur unveils campaign around Pudin Hara Fizz
The cooling relief for acidity is the key differentiator for Pudin Hara Fizz
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/dabur-unveils-campaign-around-pudin-hara-fizz/

Mind it! The Boss arrives on Twitter
CA Media Digital's first venture, Fluence - India's leading celebrity digital network, will manage Rajinikanth's digital interests

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/mind-it-the-boss-arrives-on-twitter/

Stories on 16th Apr '14

The Wally We Knew
Branding guru, India-lover Wally Olins passed away yesterday. Rajesh Kejriwal of Kyoorius and Avik Chattopadhyay pay tribute
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/the-wally-we-knew/

Avik Chattopadhyay on Wally: Brutally frank, eternally optimistic
Avik Chattopadhyay, Marketing Head, Volkswagen India, was CEO - Indian Operations at Saffron Brand Consultants in 2010-11 and interacted with Wally as a client, employee and a friend
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/the-wally-we-knew/

Wally Olins: The joys of eating with your fingers
Food is so much tastier and so much more fun when you eat with your fingers, wrote Wally Olins in this article that appeared in Kyoorius magazine
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/wally-olins-the-joys-of-eating-with-your-fingers/

IPL 7: Living on a prayer, and a little luck
While the compulsion to move part of annual cricketing spectacle out of India may have taken off some of the excitement, sponsors have made a comeback. Now for the viewers...
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ipl-7-living-on-a-prayer-and-a-little-luck/

Tata Motors joins Colors and celebs for 'Mission Sapne'
Salman Khan has turned a barber, Harbhajan Singh became a namkeen seller, Mika Singh a chaiwala, Ranbir Kapoor as a vada pav seller, Karan Johar as a photographer... all the celebs in Season One of 'Mission Sapne' will perfom pro bono in the Colors and Tata Motors initiative for underprivileged children
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/tata-motors-joins-colors-and-celebs-for-mission-sapne/

GroupM elevates Sidharth Parashar & Jai Lala
GroupM has elevated two senior leaders in the Central Trading Group team in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/tata-motors-joins-colors-and-celebs-for-mission-sapne/

ZenithOptimedia launches Performics Mobile
ZenithOptimedia Group has announced the launch of its full service, fully owned Mobile marketing subsidiary 'Performics Mobile'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/zenithoptimedia-launches-performics-mobile/

Stories on 9th Apr '14

Five ways to make Digital work harder
Words of wisdom from Bonin Bough, vp - global media & consumer engagement at Mondelez International (like why creative agencies may not be the best partners for digital)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/five-ways-to-make-digital-work-harder/

Tata Docomo awards creative biz to Contract, media AOR to Mediacom
Contract Advertising replaces FCB Ulka after a successful 5-year stint while Mediacom comes in place of Lodestar UM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/five-ways-to-make-digital-work-harder/

Contract also wins creative mandate for Paytm
Contract Advertising's Delhi office has bagged the creative duties for Paytm over a strongly contested multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/contract-also-wins-creative-mandate-for-paytm/

Ambuja Cement takes the social awareness route
The principal concept of the campaign captures how there are many walls around us and not all of them are made of cement and concrete
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ambuja-cement-takes-the-social-awareness-route/

Fabindia awards creative mandate to Publicis
Fabindia has awarded its creative business to Publicis after a multi-agency pitch. The business will be handled out of Publicis Delhi office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/fabindia-awards-creative-mandate-to-publicis/

'IAA Conversations' to discuss role of opinion polls and media reports in influencing voters
Political party representatives Ram Naik (BJP), Sanjay Jha (Congress) and Prem Shukla (Shiv Sen)  along with political analyst Kumar Ketkar will deliberate on issue at a panel discussion moderated by Anand Rathi between 4 and 6pm on Thursday, April 10 at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/iaa-conversations-to-discuss-role-of-opinion-polls-and-media-reports-in-influencing-voters/

ASCI awarded Gold award by EASA
The prestigious prize was awarded for significantly reducing the average time it takes to handle complaints
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/asci-awarded-gold-award-by-easa/

Kyoorius Awards turns 100% Carbon Neutral
Five thousand trees have been planted after an audit measured the carbon footprint of the event by identifying all sources of event-related greenhouse gas emissions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/kyoorius-awards-turns-100-carbon-neutral/

Second edition of IPL's Fantasy League announced
The FL is a digital league that debuted last year and created an immediate impact, with over 5 lakhs players across the globe participating during IPL 2013

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/second-edition-of-ipls-fantasy-league-announced/

Stories on 12th Mar'14

It's here. Kyoorius Ad Awards on June 12
Call for entries open on March 20 with the judging to happen in mid-May
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/its-here-kyoorius-ad-awards-on-june-12/

Watch out, TVwallahs. P&G, Coke eyeing mobile video streaming for effective & cheaper advertising
Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola are considering launching video channels over mobile phones to deliver branded content and advertisements directly to consumers in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/watch-out-tvwallahs-pg-coke-eyeing-mobile-video-streaming-for-effective-cheaper-advertising/

Vir Sanghvi stars in NewsX's new line-up and channel packaging
NewsX has unveiled a new look with youthful colors (blue and red) and new fonts adorning the channel as it gets set for the general elections
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/vir-sanghvi-stars-in-newsxs-new-line-up-and-channel-packaging/

JWT - celebrations unlimited @ 150
JWT has announced a yearlong program of innovative events and activations to highlight its pioneering spirit and rich history around the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/jwt-celebrations-unlimited-150/

Bata goes 'waist down' with its new TVC
The campaign features a 360-degree multimedia integration of TV commercial, radio, cinema, print, innovative outdoor, events, promotions and digital platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bata-goes-waist-down-with-its-new-tvc/

Ad Strat: Making 'back the new front'
The entire Skybags film is about people wearing backpacks walking or doing things backwards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ad-strat-making-back-the-new-front/

Conde Nast unveils travel-friendly digital offering
The portal is positioned as a one-stop destination and resource for the digital-savvy Indian traveller, whether they are looking for travel within India or abroad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/conde-nast-unveils-travel-friendly-digital-offering/

Trendspotters.tv appointed online channel partner for 'Kaanchi'
This will be the firm's first ever film association as an online digital channel partner

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/trendspotters-tv-appointed-online-channel-partner-for-kaanchi/

Stories on 29th Jan '14

D&AD enters India with Kyoorius Ad Awards
In what could change the landscape of controvery-ridden ad awards, Kyoorius brings in D&AD backed awards for creative advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dad-enters-india-with-kyoorius-advertising-awards/

We will go the critic route rather than the popular route: Rajesh Kejriwal + quotes from R Balki, Josy Paul & Sajjan Raj Kurup
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/dad-enters-india-with-kyoorius-advertising-awards/

One Min View: Can the industry afford two creative advertising awards?
What D&AD brings to the table is a rigour in the judging process which Kyoorius pledges to honour and maintain
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/one-min-view-can-the-industry-afford-two-creative-advertising-awards/

Decision on TV ratings guidelines stay pushed to Feb 11
The Delhi High Court has deferred its decision on staying the TV ratings guidelines to February 11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/decision-on-tv-ratings-guidelines-stay-pushed-to-feb-11/

IRS 2013: Toplines & Top 10s + Why it's incorrect to analyse numbers
Since it is incorrect to compare with the last IRS figures, it would be prudent to do an analysis only after the next round. (Includes Slideshow of Toplines)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/irs-2013-toplines-top-10s-why-its-incorrect-to-analyse-numbers/

Knives out. dna questions new IRS numbers
dna has put on a front-page note saying there is a "clear mismatch" between the IRS numbers and its own database of readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/knives-out-dna-questions-new-irs-numbers/

Jaldi 5 with Paritosh Joshi, IRS TechCom head: Await one more round before arriving at judgement
The head of the MRUC's technical committee on the new round of IRS numbers, the surprises thrown up and why he prefers to spend time on techcoms than playing golf or potter around the house
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/jaldi-5-with-paritosh-joshi-irs-techcom-head-await-one-more-round-before-arriving-at-judgement/

iRetain. No call drop as Motivator keeps iPhone mandate, adds iPad and Mac to kitty
GroupM's Motivator has retained the Apple account after a month-long pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/iretain-no-call-drop-as-motivator-keeps-iphone-mandate-adds-ipad-and-mac-to-kitty/

Stories on 15th Jan '14

Times gets gung-ho on Gujarat
All eyes on the Times of India group as it is set to launch Gujarati daily 'NavGujarat Samay' from Ahmedabad tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/times-gets-gung-ho-on-gujarat/

Starbucks' Manmeet Vohra to speak at FOMA APAC
The Festival of Media Asia-Pacific (FOMAP) has announced its agenda for the 2014 conference scheduled to be held from March 16 to 18 in Singapore.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/starbucks-manmeet-vohra-to-speak-at-foma-apac/

Rohit Samarth elevated to Head, DDB MudraMax - Experiential
While Rohit Samarth will report to Mandeep Malhotra, President, DDB MudraMax, Alvin D'souza, Subhashish Sarkar and Amit Singh, who have been elevated to Head, Experiential - West, North and East, respectively, will be reporting to him
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/rohit-samarth-elevated-to-head-ddb-mudramax-experiential/

Kyoorius announces second edition of FYIdays with DixonBaxi
The session titled 'Broadcast Branding with DixonBaxi' will feature the minds behind leading London-based brand agency DixonBaxi - co-founder Aporva Baxi and Tim Watson, Head of Strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/kyoorius-announces-second-edition-of-fyidays-with-dixonbaxi/

Vserv claims 3x growth with Unilever in bag
Vserv.mobi claims a 3x growth in Indian and South East Asian markets given growth of the mobile as a marketing medium

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/vserv-claims-3x-growth-with-unilever-in-bag/

Stories on 3rd Dec '13

Kyoorius about Digital & D&AD
Upclose with Laura Jordan Bambach and Tim Lindsay who were in for Kyoorius FYIdays and to evangelise the D&AD awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/kyoorius-about-digital-dad/

MK Anand quits Disney UTV, replacement to be announced soon
M K Anand, Managing Director, Media Networks at Disney UTV has resigned. His last day at work is December 31. A restructuring of the entertainment major’s broadcast business is on and a replacement will be announced in a couple of days
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/mk-anand-quits-disney-utv-replacement-to-be-announced-soon/

MS Dhoni set to make Rs 25 crore from bat sponsorship deal
Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is poised to run up a hefty score with his new bat sponsorship deals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ms-dhoni-set-to-make-rs-25-crore-from-bat-sponsorship-deal/

Not a good idea. Yahoo's Nitin Mathur on Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 jury
Yahoo's Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 has marketing boss Nitin Mathur on the jury panel. We think it's a cause of concern given doubts being raised on a possible conflict for the coveted awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/not-a-good-idea-yahoos-nitin-mathur-on-big-idea-chair-awards-india-2013-jury/

Ranjona Banerji: When journalists turn media barons
Caravan magazine's long and detailed story into the running of Network18 talks of how founder Raghav Bahl has tilted to the political right, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ranjona-banerji-when-journalists-turn-media-barons/

Blackberry's Fall/Winter collection goes aggressive on OOH
Blackberry's Fall-Winter collection has unveiled a campaign across premium sites in malls, airports and other upmarket locations of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/blackberrys-fallwinter-collection-goes-aggressive-on-ooh/

Stories on 20th Nov '13

Taking Citi to #1 Bank Brand
A look at how Sanjeev Kapur has taken brands Citibank India to be one of the strongest banking brands in Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/taking-citi-to-1-bank-brand/

Outdoor adspends grow 8% in H1 FY 2013: Laqshya research
Outdoor Advertising ad revenues have grown 11% in the first quarter and by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2013 over the corresponding period of 2012 making it a total of 8% growth for the H1 fiscal 2013 over 2012, as per Laqshya Media Group's research wing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/outdoor-adspends-grow-8-in-h1-fy-2013-laqshya-research/

Gaurav Banerjee takes charge of Star Plus as GM
It's an office that's has seen various occupants in the recent past, but Gaurav Banerjee, who has been part of the Star India system since 2009, should well reverse that trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/gaurav-banerjee-takes-charge-of-star-plus-as-gm/

After Designyatra, Kyoorius launches FYIday series with Laura Jordan Bambach
Kyoorius FYIday will host a series of intimate, interactive and informal knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops as against the umpteen conferences, panel discussions or just plain speeches by unprepared biggies attended by disinterested industry folk
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/after-designyatra-kyoorius-launches-fyiday-series-with-laura-jordan-bambach/

SAP's Rajesh Kumar to chair DMAi 2014 marketing convention
Rajesh Kumar, Marketing Head, SAP, Indian subcontinent has been announced as the chair for the third edition of the Association for Data Driven Marketing & Advertising in India (DMAi) International Marketing Convention scheduled to be held in January 2014 in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/saps-rajesh-kumar-to-chair-dmai-2014-marketing-convention/

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 13th May '13

MxM Mondays: Reality goes Regional... and how!
With KBC travelling to several Indian states and Bigg Boss following suit, regional adapts of popular Hindi shows seems to be a trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/mxm-mondays-reality-goes-regional-and-how/

Exclusive! Jaldi 5 with Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer Global, GroupM: There's no doubt mobile internet will be massive in India
As the Group M Chief Digital Officer begins his India visit, he address questions from MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/jaldi-5-with-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-of-groupm-global-theres-no-doubt-that-mobile-internet-will-be-massive-in-india/

Kyoorius launches awards with D&AD and IAA as partners, to be held at Design Yatra in Goa
The Kyoorius Awards have been launched in partnership with D&AD and the International Advertising Association - India Chapter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

Group M & Optimystix join hands for MashUp
Group M and Optimystix Entertainment launch MashUp, a specialized digital video-led brand solutions company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

We thrive on gossip and scandal: Ferzad Palia
Viacom18's English-focused music channel Vh1 has added one more reality show to its kitty - Scandalicious
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/we-thrive-on-gossip-and-scandal-ferzad-palia/

AdStrat: Bajaj: Cooling with comfort
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/2013/05/adstrat-bajaj-cooling-with-comfort/

Anil Thakraney: Are crime shows helping criminals?
The HT story reports that because crime shows carefully deconstruct each incident (this is what makes these serials highly interesting), and present the minutest tricks used by cops in their pursuit of criminals, it's becoming difficult for the police to nab these guys
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/anil-thakraney-are-crime-shows-helping-criminals/

Links of the Day (May 13)
MxMIndia editors scan the web to bring you the top stories of the day (other than those on MxMIndia)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/links-of-the-day-may-13/

ASCI'S NAMS inititative bags Silver at EASA 2013
The Indian self-regulatory body has been honoured by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA)
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ascis-nams-inititative-bags-silver-at-easa-2013/