Stories on 13th Mar'13

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Stories on 11th May

Marketers may hay in Rural India
Bharat is keeping pace with India as consumption of fast moving consumer goods and durables rises in rural markets.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/marketers-may-hay-in-rural-india/

Ogilvy CEO Miles Young to be new chairman
Long time Ogilvy & Mather Chairman Shelly Lazarus decides to step down and move into the role of chairman emeritus.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/ogilvy-ceo-miles-young-to-be-new-chairman/

Bindass to host 'Generation Einstein' on May 14; book release and CMO discussion
Mission Bush Fire' is an employee-led market execution and customer interaction exercise to get the home & personal care giant to connect with the market place.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/bindass-to-host-generation-einstein-on-may-14/

Lokmat aiming for, and racing towards growth
Lokmat Media Ltd has renamed its advertisement and circulation departments as AIM and RACE.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/lokmat-aiming-for-and-racing-towards-growth/

Differentiation & Innovation key to success, says Harshad Jain
The Business Head - Radio and Entertainment, HT Media Ltd speaks about on the consistency of his station's leadership status in Delhi, Phase III plans, radio play Gandhi and more.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/harshad-jain-fever-fm-interview/

By Invitation: Sundeep Nagpal | Will Satyamev Jayate work for advertisers?
The Aamir Khan mega-show is not about ratings alone - it's about an opportunity to build brand equity, which can be invaluable.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/by-invitation-sundeep-nagpal-will-satyamev-jayate-work-for-advertisers/

BIG RTL Thrill gears for launch and unveils logo
Logo unveils across Reliance Broadcast Network’s television bouquet on May 10.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/big-rtl-thrill-gears-for-launch-and-unveils-logo/

Dutch retailer Spar to end ties with Max
The two decided to part ways in India by the end of this year after they developed differences over expansion strategy.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/dutch-retailer-spar-to-end-ties-with-max/

Divya Bhaskar celebrates spirit of Gujarat enterprise with 'Young Turks'
Young Turks showcases 24 young entrepreneurs who have made a mark in the society with their innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/divya-bhaskar-releases-young-turks/

The Anchor: Raman Kalra on 5 reasons how tech is going to drive media and entertainment
With consumers of all ages embracing digital, the threat to traditional media is real, says Raman Kalra.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/the-anchor-raman-kalra-on-5-reasons-how-tech-is-going-to-drive-media-and-entertainment/

Anil Thakraney: Aamir, hope this isn't social tourism
Aamir scores far higher on parameters of good journalism. He's anchoring the show the way it should be anchored on the news channels.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/05/anil-thakraney-aamir-hope-this-isnt-social-tourism/

(MJR) Holier than thou Hindu takes on the Times
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/2012/05/mjr-holier-than-thou-hindu-takes-on-the-times/

Stories on 12th September

First on MxM! : Its final. A K Bhattacharya to be Business Standard editor

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/first-on-mxm-it%E2%80%99s-final-a-k-bhattacharya-to-be-business-standard-editor/

Baru’s bye-bye to BS

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/baru%E2%80%99s-bye-bye-to-bs/

Shailesh Dobhal to be Resident Editor for BS, Delhi

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/shailesh-dobhal-to-be-resident-editor-for-business-standard-in-delhi/

The anchor: Harish Bijoor on 6 lessons today's marketers can learn from Salman Khan

Harish Bijoor on six lessons for today's marketers from Salman Khan, the most money-minting Bollywood brand

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/the-anchor-harish-bijoor-on-6-lessons-todays-marketers-can-learn-from-salman-khan/

New Column: Reviewing the Reviews by Deepa Gahlot

Introducing a new weekly column reviewing the popular Bollywood film reviews in the media.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/new-column-reviewing-the-reviews-by-deepa-gahlot/

The weekend fare and is our media scared of taking on big business?

Freaking News... Ranjona Banerji's near-daily blog reviews the nightly news and the fare in the morningers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/the-weekend-fare-and-is-our-media-scared-of-taking-on-big-business/

Digitization's sunset date may be delayed

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/digitization%E2%80%99s-sunset-date-may-be-delayed/

Clicking frenzy as e-commerce biggies eye India takeovers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/clicking-frenzy-as-e-commerce-biggies-eye-india-takeovers/

From KKR, a leap forward to Nokia Champions League Twenty20 for Shahrukh Khan

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/from-kkr-a-leap-forward-to-nokia-champions-league-twenty20-for-shahrukh-khan/

Hordes of nominations for ET NOW-IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/09/hordes-of-nominations-for-et-now-indiamart-leaders-of-tomorrow-awards-2011/