Showing posts with label Rana Barua. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rana Barua. Show all posts

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Stories on 18th Nov '15

Save Print. Now!
Why print publishers must evangelise the medium, Sanjeev Kotnala writes as the two-day INMA South Asia conf takes off in Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/save-print-now/

Leo Burnett promotes Saurabh Varma to CEO South Asia
Prior to his role as CEO of Leo Burnett India, Varma was the Chief Strategy Officer for Asia-Pacific where he oversaw all heads of strategy and planning directors in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/leo-burnett-promotes-saurabh-varma-to-ceo-south-asia/

Ogilvy celebrates its own at Envies 2015
As many as 150 entries from across Ogilvy's India offices vied for the 25 awards chosen by top creative professionals, none of them from Ogilvy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ogilvy-celebrates-its-own-at-envies-2015/

Nakul Chopra named Chairman of Goafest Organizing Committee
Other members include Ambi Parameswaran, Sam Balsara, Rana Barua, Ashish Bhasin, Jaideep Gandhi, CVL Srinivas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/nakul-chopra-named-chairman-of-goafest-organizing-committee/

Internet user base to zoom past 400 mn by Dec'15, notes study
The Internet usage among males has been growing at a rate of 50 per cent while it is growing at 46 per cent for female users
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/internet-user-base-to-zoom-past-400-mn-by-dec15-notes-study/

Siju Prabhakaran to head the Zee Tamil Business
Siju will report to Mr Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL, for the above role
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/siju-prabhakaran-to-head-the-zee-tamil-business/

Mint, MIT announce launch of EmTech
Mint announced the kick-off of this initiative by opening grounds for the Innovators under 35 -India competition

Monday, 25 May 2015

Stories on 25th May '15

DDB Mudra, Ogilvy win the Big Elephants @ Kyoorius
Mudra picks up lone Black Elephant for the Zydus Wellness campaign. Ogilvy gets 15 Blues. Contract next with 5 Blues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/ddb-mudra-ogilvy-win-the-big-elephants-kyoorius/

Mindshare on a roll, nets new biz of over Rs 700cr
Agency wins Snapdeal digital mandate, PayU, Practo among others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/mindshare-on-a-roll-nets-new-biz-of-over-rs-700cr/

Headlines Today is rechristened India Today Television
The English news channel of the TV Today Network adopts the name of the parent media group's flagship magazine. Aaj Tak's name is unchanged
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/headlines-today-is-rechristened-india-today-television/

#ZeeMelt15: Multiple screens, many needs
Consumers wants cutting-edge content on many screens, in many forms and they want it to reach the wherever they are. So what are marketers to do? Sessions at the Zee Mindspace discussed how brands can keep up with rapidly changing trends and tastes, and still resonate with customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/multiple-screens-many-needs/

#ZeeMelt15: Future-gazing, unlimited!
Zee Melt 2015 discussed what customer needs and desires would be like, several years down the line, and how brands and agencies could cater to them. Besides an A-list of speakers from across the globe, the two-day event also had some fun, virtual reality experiences culminating in a high-profile awards night
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/zeemelt15-future-gazing-unlimited/

HT Media and North Base Media launch Mediahack.in
Mediahack.in will identify and support entrepreneurs who want to build leading-edge, original content and advertising-related technology businesses in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/ht-media-and-north-base-media-launch-mediahack-in/

Google unveils #TogetherOnline for first-time women users
#TogetherOnline is an effort to empower women in India with the knowledge of Internet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/google-unveils-togetheronline-for-first-time-women-users/

Woodland revisits proposition with 'Urban' ad film
Bringing adventure to city life, Woodland taps into urban customers with its new ad film
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/woodland-revisits-proposition-with-urban-ad-film/

Turner India names Rohit Khetarpal as Director, Network and Content Distribution
Khetarpal is responsible for content syndication, and driving mobile and interactive platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/turner-india-names-rohit-khetarpal-as-director-network-and-content-distribution/

Amith Prabhu: If Public Relations cannot be measured, then what can be?
While PR cannot be measured but specific activities within the ambit of can be and each activity has its own set of measurement parameters and differs from brief to brief, writes Amith Prabhu

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Stories on 29th May 14

Gyaan, awards & celebrations to kick off at Goafest 2014
The three-day celebration of advertising and media happens starts in Goa today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/gyaan-awards-celebrations-to-kick-off-at-goafest-2014/

Network18 loses Group CEO Sai Kumar, COO Ajay Chacko
Having worked with the group for over 14 years and propelled it to the status it enjoys today, Sai has been part of all key ventures of the group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/network18-loses-group-ceo-sai-kumar-coo-ajay-chacko/

Prashant Panday elevated as MD & CEO at ENIL
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) has elevated Prashant Panday to the post of Managing Director & CEO with immediate effect
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/prashant-panday-elevated-as-md-ceo-at-enil/

Pradeep Hejmadi to be Business Head, Zee TV
After nearly a decade a TAM and leading the crucial S-group, Praddy is expected to arm Zee with all the intelligence to be the numero uno Hindi GEC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/pradeep-hejmadi-to-be-business-head-zee-tv/

Rediffusion wins a big chunk of Videocon's ad account
Videocon has shifted a part of its advertising account to Rediffusion Y&R as it tries to reposition its telecom, mobile handset and flat panel TV business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/rediffusion-wins-a-big-chunk-of-videocons-ad-account/

CenturyPly leans on 'Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch' credo to deliver new proposition
The company has unveiled a new campaign with the underlying theme 'Idea: Khushiyon Ka Rangmanch'

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Stories on 24th July '13

Oh boy! How the entire British media went ballistic about the royal arrival
Special despatch from London and a review of the fare in the British print and television media by Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/oh-boy-how-the-entire-british-media-went-ballistic-about-the-royal-arrival/

Vijay Mukhi: Are Narendra Modi's Twitter followers fake? And what about Shashi Tharoor's?
In the second instalment of his fortnightly column 'PoliTech', Vijay Mukhi digs deep into Twitter data of Messrs Narendra Modi and Shashi Tharoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/vijay-mukhi-are-narendra-modis-twitter-followers-fake-and-what-about-shashi-tharoors/

Epic gears up for August launch, appoints iContract, Madison, MSLGroup & Jack in the Box
In the run-up to the launch next month, Epic channels has signed on iContract, MSLGROUP, Jack in the Box and Madison Media for its launch and overall marketing strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/epic-gears-up-for-august-launch-appoints-icontract-madison-mslgroup-jack-in-the-box/

IAA webinar with SAP's Chief Storyteller Julie Roehm today
SAP's Chief Storyteller Julie Roehm will be live from her New York office for the IAA webinar today (July 24)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/iaa-webinar-with-saps-chief-storyteller-julie-roehm-today/

New affluents redefine luxury market segment
Tata Housing hosts roundtable discussion on dynamics of the growing market segment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/new-affluents-redefine-luxury-market-segment/

Max goes 360-degree for Aashiqui 2
The campaign for the movie which will air on July 27 entails the use of various tools like Television, Print, Outdoor, Digital, DTH and Cinema
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/max-goes-360-degree-for/

HomeShop18 appoints Vikrant Khanna as CMO
Mr Khanna will lead a 360-degree role which includes marketing and communication, CRM, B2B Sales and Alliances
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/homeshop18-appoints-vikrant-khanna-as-cmo/

LinOpinion PR announces 16 new business wins
LinOpinion Public Relations has announced several new business wins across the education, real estate and retail sectors amongst others
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/linopinion-pr-announces-16-new-business-wins/

Anil Thakraney: Is the urban bias finally disappearing?
The pressure must go on till we see real change, not just when it comes to the food-safety of kids in Chhapra, but all over India, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/anil-thakraney-is-the-urban-bias-finally-disappearing/

Hathway ties up with D-Link to offer routers
Hathway Broadband launches high-speed 'Wi‐Fi Broadband Homes' with free D-Link wi-fi routers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/hathway-ties-up-with-d-link-to-offer-routers/

Monday, 4 February 2013

Stories on 4th Feb '13

Media & marketing captains shine at IAA Leadership Awards
Pradeep Guha, YC Deveshwar, Sam Balsara & Piyush Pandey amongst winners at glittering Saturday eve + Pradeep Guha on the need for professional responsibility
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40788

Meet the IAA Awardwinners-1 | Leadership can only be earned: Sam Balsara
In the first of the interviews with IAA Leadership Award winners, Media Agency Head of the Year award Sam Balsara on what lies at the core of Madison’s success
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40823


Rana Barua quits Law & Kenneth to join Contract as COO
Rana Barua joins Contract as COO succeeding Umesh Shrikhande who left recently
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40814

Fourth Dimension turns two
CEO Shankar B is ecstatic that a strong portfolio makes his Chennai-headquartered outsourcing firm a trusted ally of top media brands
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40775

Reviewing the Reviews: 2-2.5 stars for David
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40771

Anil Thakraney: Do Inkaar to Inkaar
With Inkaar, director Sudhir Mishra has made all the mistakes that go into the making of a poor ad commercial, writes Anil Thakraney
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40770


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Ashish Bhasin
There is no such thing as a niche channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40769

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Be One, think Big, get Idea!
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=40768

Friday, 21 September 2012

Stories on 21st Sep '12


Promising tales of tiny, tall agencies
Exclusive pre-release look at The Free Press Journal's coffee table book on the not-so-big ad agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/promising-tales-of-tiny-tall-agencies/

GSF Accelerator is for the entrepreneurs and of the entrepreneurs: Rajesh Sawhney
Rajesh Sawhney, Founder, GSF Superangels will be launching GSF Accelerator, a multi-city start-up accelerator, on October 15, 2012. It will help start-up companies that are product oriented and primarily in the mobile, social, local and cloud space by providing them funds in line with global benchmarks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/gsf-accelerator-is-for-the-entrepreneurs-and-of-the-entrepreneurs-rajesh-sawhney/

Zee launches first ever 24/7 Bangla movie channel
Zee has taken another step in strengthening its position in the regional genre with its launch of 24-hour Bengali movie channel 'Zee Bangla Cinema', which goes on air on September 23
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/zee-launches-first-ever-247-bangla-movie-channel/

Jaldi 5 with Supriyo Sinha, VP - Bengali Dailies, ABP
Supriyo Sinha of ABP is upbeat about Ebela, the group's recently-launched tabloid, which he says readers as well as advertisers are finding refreshing and exciting
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/jaldi-5-with-supriyo-sinha-vp-bengali-dailies-abp/

Vice-President Hamid Ansari lauds relaunch of Frontline
The Hindu has relaunched fortnightly newsmag Frontline. The re-launch saw Vice-President Hamid Ansari lauding the effort
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/vice-president-hamid-ansari-lauds-relaunch-of-frontline/

Fevicol Marine: the bond that remains even in water
The tried-and-trusted brand is further strengthening its message with entertaining commercials that reinforce the product's qualities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/fevicol-marine-the-bond-that-remains-even-in-water/

MxM Buzzer # 10 | Quiz on WPP
Presenting the Tenth edition of MxM Buzzer where the focus is on WPP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/mxm-buzzer-10-quiz-on-wpp/

Life's Lessons... Rana Barua on the 'Tough Love' advice he got from Apurva Purohit
The Law & Kenneth COO remembers the advice he received from his boss at Radio City, Apurva Purohit
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/lifes-lessons-rana-barua-on-the-tough-love-advice-he-got-from-apurva-purohit/

Red FM launches 'Crime Chi Gheun Tak'
From September 27, 2012, Red FM will feature stories of ordinary individuals who have fought against crime - irrespective of their age, gender or profession
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/red-fm-launches-crime-chi-gheun-tak/

Genesis Burson-Marsteller retains Visa
Genesis Burson-Marsteller, South Asia's leading integrated communications consultancy, announced it has signed on Visa, global leader in technology payments solutions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/genesis-burson-marsteller-retains-visa/

The Anchor:  4 ways marketers can attract women consumers
The personal touch is often the deal-clincher in reaching women consumers. Tips from Shivangi Gupta on how to achieve this without putting them off
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/the-anchor-ways-marketers-can-targetattract-women-consumers/

Anil Thakraney: Media's lust for Aaradhya
Much to the Bachchan clan's dismay, I am sure, baby Aaradhya's snaps are all over the media. She' already become a celebrity in her own right
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/anil-thakraney-medias-lust-for-aaradhya/

Ranjona Banerji: TV said Bandh was total, papers said partial
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee dominated headlines in both mediums, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/ranjona-banerji-tv-said-bandh-was-total-papers-said-partial/

Signposts… September 21
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/09/signposts-september-21/

Friday, 13 January 2012

Stories on 13th January


Speaking in tongues, good for TV channels
For the consumer, it is  a chance to view a particular channel in his mother tongue. For channels, it is about expanding viewership base and accumulating additional revenues.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/speaking-in-tongues-good-for-tv-channels/

Nisha Narayanan holds fort @ Red FM as Rana Barua quits
Nisha Narayanan holds fort at Red FM as Rana Barua quits as COO, mulling entrepreneurship.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nisha-narayanan-holds-fort-red-fm-as-rana-barua-quits/

We want to grow organically, not exponentially: Dennis Taraporewala
Dennis Taraporewala of Criesse Communications declares that boutique shops can redefine the way PR functions as a discipline in India, and that larger players will have to cooperate with smaller ones.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/we-want-to-grow-organically-not-exponentially-dennis-taraporewala/

Listeners upbeat as Radio One switches to English
What could also be considered is the fact that a 24x7 English FM station could bring untapped listeners, particularly those that were averse to listening to FM radio.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/listeners-upbeat-on-radio-one-one-switch-to-english/

NICC and CII bring ‘Momentum India'
CII and NICC are organsing 'Momentum India' in Bengaluru on Jan 15-16 for free and dynamic interaction on design and media technologies.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/nicc-and-cii-bring-%E2%80%98momentum-india%E2%80%99/

Case Study: Suzlon - Breathe easy, p.a.l.s.
The wind energy company took its corporate philosophy from manufacturing wind turbines to making a clean environment every individual's priority, with its Pure Air Lovers Society campaign.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/suzlon-breathe-easy-p-a-l-s/

Aston Martin Rapide wins ET Zig Wheels Award 2011
Lalit Choudary, MD, Performance Cars receives the award for the Sport Sedan of the Year.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/aston-martin-rapide-wins-et-zig-wheels-award-2011/

The Anchor: 7 painful social media trends
Everyone's talking, most of which is meaningless chatter, but no one's listening on the social media, feels Rohini Kapur.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/anchor-7-painful-trends-in-social-media-right-now/

Anil Thakraney: Radio One is finally singing the right tune
The station did start off as an English channel, it played super music, and the RJs at the time packed in spunk. But along the way it joined the herd, dumbed down, went all-Hindi, and totally lost its edge.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/anil-thakraney-radio-one-is-finally-singing-the-right-tune/

Outrage unlimited
Ranjona Banerji reviews the content on news television and the morning papers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/outrage-unlimited/

Monday, 5 December 2011

Stories on 5th December

Very challenging times for radio: Rana Barua
Red FM COO Rana Barua speaks about FM phase III and how radio can emerge stronger from the current slowdown
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/very-challenging-times-for-radio/

The Anchor: Piyush Pandey picks his 6 all-time favourite Dev Anand numbers
'Dev Anand was mortal?' went one Facebook reaction, and indeed it seemed as if the 'evergreen hero' would sing and dance his way through life forever. Adman Piyush Pandey lists but half a dozen of the eternally memorable songs picturised on Dashing Dev
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/the-anchor-six-favourite-dev-anand-numbers/

Change is the biggest challenge, says Divya Gupta (now @ Dentsu Media)
Divya Gupta talks about the road ahead for the media industry.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/change-the-biggest-challenge/

RAMcheck: Some surprises in 4-metro stats for Aug to mid-Oct
Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) on December 2 released its latest radio listenership figures for Week 35-38 and Week 39-42. Some highlights
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/latest-ram-numbers-throw-up-some-surprises/

Emgee group gives Quadrant creative mandates
In a multi-agency pitch, EMGEE Group has provided Quadrant Communications with the creative mandates for their property in Goa called Anantham.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/emgee-group-gives-quadrant-creative-mandates/

Reviewing the Reviews: The Dirty Picture
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases… in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/reviewing-the-reviews-the-dirty-picture/

Moneycontrol.com launches first app for iPad
The new moneycontrol.com iPad app will provide enhanced real-time access to financial markets.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/moneycontrol-com-launches-first-app-for-ipad/

Aidem Ventures to handle sales for The Economist online in India
Aidem Ventures has been appointed as the media representative for The Economist online business in India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/aidem-ventures-to-handle-sales-for-the-economist-online-in-india/

AdStrat: Humming Girl
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. AdStrat is compiled by Shubhangi Mehta.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/humming-girl/

Thakraney: Sony after KBC. Reality shows must face the music
Are reality shows over-hyped in the desi entertainment channels? Are they worth all the effort and the expenditure? Is too much expectation being loaded on them?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/hard-knocks-reality-shows-must-face-the-music/

Raking up Ramanujan
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on primetime news and the morning papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/raking-up-ramanujan/

Why need govts when u have anchors & editors?
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji finds there's confusion everywhere... in the papers and the news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/why-need-govts-when-u-have-anchors-editors/

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Stories on 22nd November

The channel has fired a category that was getting stagnant and all this by riding on popular and familiar titles. And on HD.

The Anchor: 5 changes the publication industry is seeing
Readership habits, buying patterns and news input mediums are changing faster than you can say “circulation”.

Plans to step up effort to promote fair advertising practises in online space

‘The documentary is about an evolving system of corruption that needs to be countered urgently.’

Vodafone must realize that simple need not be boring.

While the FM phase II may have been well received by the industry, all FM stations have reported break-even. Smaller FM stations are more likely to face huge challenges ahead.

Monday, 21 November 2011

Stories on 21st November

MxMIndia partnered the screening of Umesh Aggarwal's documentary on Paid News and a panel discussion thereafter.

Is Bobby Pawar quitting Mudra?
Mudra’s chief creative officer Bobby Pawar is rumoured to be moving to JWT

With more users, better penetration and competitive pricing, broadband internet has nowhere to go but up.

The new Birla Sun Life Insurance campaign objective is to reiterate the philosophy to leave nothing to fate

Recognizing that there is definitely a slowdown, it’s no time to take things for granted, says the Red FM COO.

If a trainee copywriter came to me with such a script, I would recommend the chap to a psychiatrist.

The Ad Club Bombay gets ready for judging procedure for Effie 2011.

Ten Sports has entered into a long term partnership with the International Hockey Federation to acquire the broadcasting rights for the major FIH Championships till 2014. As part of the agreement Ten Sports will be broadcasting over 50 India playing matches the next four years from major men’s hockey tournaments from around the world.

Sports content provider ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has announced the promotion of Sanjay Kailash to Executive Vice President & Head of Sales (India) for its India operations, ESPN Software India (ESI).

Launching his latest book in the capital, ‘Non Stop India’, Mark Tully reiterated that corruption is a major malaise but if you concentrate too much on it, you forget the cause of corruption, which is bad governance.

The International Festival of Creativity - Cannes Lions - has announced that Mobile will be added as a new awards section, launching at the 2012 Festival. Tom Eslinger, Digital Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, will preside over the Mobile Lions jury in its inaugural year.

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) expresses great surprise and concern over the impact of the recent decision of the Supreme Court that dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Times Now