Stories on 22nd Sep '16

Financial brands score in BrandZ's Most Valuable list

HDFC Bank stands firmly at number one for a third consecutive year with a brand value of $14.4 billion following a 15% growth over the past year. Read more

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Jaisurya Das: What are the skills needed to get into a GEC’s programming team?

Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to a reader queries on a mixed bag of career and personal issues. Read more

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Benchmark to reach a consumer's mind is getting tougher: Dinesh Kapoor, MD, Kantar Millward Brown (Text+Video)

A quick chat with Dinesh Kapoor, Managing Director, Kantar Millward Brown after the unveiling of the BrandZ report to the media on Wednesday. Read more

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Rediff bags mandate for Presidency University makeover

The account win was a result of a multi-agency pitch in Kolkata. Read more

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Vijeeth Shetty joins Liqvd Asia as President - Business & Services

In his new role, Shetty will oversee expansion of agency's growth plans with respect to the Indian market. Read more

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Asian Paints unveils new ad campaign 'Kam Kharcha, Saalo Saal Charcha'

It is thus an upgrade for a distemper user who wishes to use an emulsion. Read more

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Kansai Nerolac unveils Excel Mica Marble

Its unique combination of Mica particles and Marble boosters consistently help deliver superior performance keeping one’s home strong and vibrant all year round.Read more

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Gutenberg Communications names Radha Radhakrishnan as Country Head for India

Globally, Gutenberg services industries such as technology, financial services, real estate, healthcare, education, aviation, defence, hospitality, infrastructure and not-for-profit causes. Read more

Stories on 6th Aug '15

APP jaisa koi mere smartphone mein aaye...
... but 'baat' doesn't always ban jaaye, as only a few out of a zillion apps make it to devices!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/app-jaisa-koi-mere-smartphone-mein-aaye/

Star Network sells its 25.99% in Balaji
"This confirms Star's exit of a minority stake of 25.99% in Balaji Telefilms," said Uday Shankar, CEO Star India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/star-network-sells-its-25-99-in-balaji/

Femina flaunts partnership with Shoppers Stop
BCCL will license 'Femina Flaunt' to Shoppers Stop, to design, develop, and retail the brand, exclusively across Shoppers Stop stores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/femina-flaunts-partnership-with-shoppers-stop/

Rediff appoints Uttio Majumdar to head Mumbai ops
Rediffusion Y & R makes yet another top-level hire with Majumdar's apppointment
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/rediff-appoints-uttio-majumdar-to-head-mumbai-ops/

Now, a summit and awards for sales folk at CSO Summit
The CSO Chief Sales Officers & Directors Summit will happen on September 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai. Celebrated guru in sales leadership, performance management and the like Dan Seidman is flying down from the US to conduct a special session
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/now-a-summit-and-awards-for-sales-folk-at-cso-summit/

Usha Int floats inhouse ad agency Goldilocks
Usha International is looking to hire senior personnel with relevant advertising industry background
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/usha-international-floats-up-an-in-house-ad-agency-goldilocks/

O&M unveils new campaign for BMW X range of SAVs
Showcasing the revolutionary BMW xDrive, the film illustrates the power of dominating in luxury that the BMW X range possesses
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/om-unveils-new-campaign-for-bmw-x-range-of-savs/

Yepme.com announces partnership with upcoming flick 'FAN'
100 consumers get a chance to be part of the film's logo

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/yepme-com-announces-partnership-with-upcoming-flick-fan/

Stories on 18th Mar '15

How Coca-Cola has stayed relevant over 128 years
Venkatesh Kini, the cola giant's President for India & South West Asia, on the mantras to always be fresh in the minds of consumers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/how-coca-cola-has-stayed-relevant-over-128-years/

Rediff bags creative duties of Tata Power
The integrated campaign to commemorate  100 years of Tata Power will be handled out of  Rediffusion Y&R' s Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/rediff-bags-creative-duties-of-tata-power/

Ravi Rao appointed Chief Client Officer, Mindshare MENA
Asserting his familiarity with the MENA market, Ravi was earlier a part of JWT Dubai and the Mindshare MENA team during its inception in 1999
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/ravi-rao-appointed-chief-client-officer-mindshare-mena/

Snapdeal ropes in Aamir Khan as brand ambassador
The endorsement fee for the actor is said to be in the range of Rs 15-20 crore, according to industry estimates
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/snapdeal-ropes-in-aamir-khan-as-brand-ambassador/

Ranjona Banerji: Stand-outs in the world of selfie-taking journos
One understands that journalists based in Delhi are under tremendous pressure, almost as much as bureaucrats are. But is this enough reason for the sort of sycophancy and cowardice some of these journalists display, asks Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/ranjona-banerji-stand-outs-in-the-world-of-selfie-taking-journos/

Sanjeev Kotnala: What's hot and not-so-bad at the Pattaya Adfest
As Sanjeev Kotnala takes off for the Adfest at Pattaya in Thailand, he lists some of the standout sessions he plans to attend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/sanjeev-kotnala-whats-hot-and-not-so-bad-at-the-pataya-adfest/

Bajaj Discover takes element of fun further with new TVC
The new campaign titled 'Bajaj Discover Life Banaye Zing Zong' explores typical married relationships
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/bajaj-discover-takes-element-of-fun-further-with-new-zing-zong-tvc/

The Hindu affirms seriousness with 'Genuine News, Genuine Readers' proposition
The campaign, which The Hindu rolled out recently in Chennai, is supported by advertisements with simple, straightforward messages
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/the-hindu-affirms-seriousness-with-genuine-news-genuine-readers-proposition/

Adfest announces speaker line-up
This year's program features some of the world's great creatives such as R/GA's Global Chief Creative Officer, Nick Law; AKQA's Chief Creative Officer Rei Inamoto; Design Army's Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer Pum Lefebure; and Hollywood actor/producer Paul J. Alessi

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/adfest-announces-speaker-line-up/

Stories on 17th Dec 14

Radio City is now a Jagran company
Well, almost. Meanwhile, Radio Mantra, a venture promoted by Jagran promoters, is like to be merged with Music Broadcast Private Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/radio-city-is-now-a-jagran-company/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Letter from a Paranoid Consumer to a Brand Manager: Trust broken, I read every word that you utter with fear
The communication and relationship that should be improving with time and technology is becoming frustrating and irritating
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-letter-from-a-paranoid-consumer-to-a-brand-manager-trust-broken-i-read-every-word-that-you-utter-with-fear/

Tushar Vyas to discuss digital at IAA Webinar on Dec 19
To be held on Friday, December 19 at 4pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tushar-vyas-to-discuss-digital-at-iaa-webinar-on-dec-19/

iTV appoints Manoj Jagyasi as Biz Head, Regional Channels
As part of his new role, Manoj will be responsible for sales activities at the Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/itv-appoints-manoj-jagyasi-as-biz-head-regional-channels/

Google introduces Hindi ads on its Display Network
In early November this year, Google had announced the launch of the Indian Language Internet Alliance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/google-introduces-hindi-ads-on-its-display-network/

Grasshoppers India to handle creative biz of Aquionics International
The brand is looking at strengthening its position in the retail space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/grasshoppers-india-to-handle-creative-biz-of-aquionics-international/

Stories on 20th Mar'14

Is WPP close to a full buy of Rediff?
Sir Martin Sorrell's WPP may buy 60% stake held by Arun Nanda and Ajit Balakrishan in Rediffusion Y&R India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/is-wpp-close-to-a-full-buy-of-rediff/

Zee-Sony-Zee & now Sony again. Ajay Bhalwankar is back at Zee, er, Sony, to be Chief Creative Dir, SET
Ajay Bhalwankar, who had quit Zee recently, will be joining Sony Entertainment Television (SET) as Chief Creative Director wef April 7
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/zee-sony-zee-and-now-sony-again-ajay-bhalwankar-is-back-at-zee-er-sony-to-be-chief-creative-director-set/

Nestle urges consumers to 'share your goodness'
The aim is to connect with the consumers with a simple message - 'Share your goodness'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/nestle-urges-consumers-to-share-your-goodness/

Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Ent gets its act together (and some $$$s)
Abundantia Entertainment confirms first two-year film slate and brings on-board new strategic investors to fuel further expansion drive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/vikram-malhotras-abundantia-ent-gets-its-act-together-and-some-s/

Affle launches ad2campaign
This unique platform provides brands and agencies a higher degree of campaign control, optimization and audience profiling
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/affle-launches-ad2campaign/

HDS unveils #TheBigShot campaign for Bing
The campaign aims to bring together budding photographers to share their images with Bing and MSN
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/hds-unveils-thebigshot-campaign-for-bing/

IAMAI pledges support to EC directives for election
The Election Commission has sent a communication to concerned players to enact the Code of Conduct during elections

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/iamai-pledges-support-to-ec-directives-for-election/

Stories on 8th Jan '13

Big to small screen: Who benefits the most?
Long before a film hits releases, its producers strike lucrative deals with TV channels. But what really happens after a film is sold to a channel?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/big-screen-to-small-screen-who-benefits-the-most/

Nakul Chopra to lead Goafest organising committee
Nakul Chopra, CEO - South Asia, Publicis who was part of the 11-member core committee team in 2012, will take over as chairman of the organising committee for Goafest 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/nakul-chopra-to-lead-goafest-organising-committee/

Meanwhile @ Rediff: Sam Ahmed in, D Rajappa out
Rediffusion Y&R has announced the entry of Sam Ahmed as Vice Chair and CCO as President and long-standing Rediff hand D Rajappa has called it quits
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/meanwhile-rediff-sam-ahmed-in-d-rajappa-out/

IPL 2013 to be simulcast on Max and Sony Six
India's biggest cricketing spectacle will entertain TV viewers fans with both SD and HD feeds
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ipl-2013-to-be-simulcast-on-max-and-sony-six/

Ormax Media announces Front Page 2012 yearender
Front Page 2012 is Ormax Media’s yearend media and entertainment review... as exclusive media partner, MxMIndia will carry nuggets from report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ormax-media-announces-front-page-2012-yearender/

Olive Crown awards call for entries from across Asia
In its third year, the Olive Crown Awards from the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) is inviting entries from across Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/olive-crown-awards-call-for-entries-from-across-asia/

Shut down by fire, Radio City takes it online
The FM station did not wait for on-air services to resume, but took its programming on the internet, in a move that may well boost web radio overall
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/shut-down-by-fire-radio-city-takes-it-online/

Debrief: Havells Wires: Creative spark missing
Havells, which usually does funny or caring ads, has decided to jump onto the public service bandwagon for their new wires commercial. And they have failed to generate any electricity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/debrief-havells-wires-creative-spark-missing/

Ranjona Banerji: Disappointing Prasoon Joshi
After reading out emotional and meaningful poems at protest venues after the Delhi gangrape, Prasoon Joshi was on ‘Storyboard’ saying advertisers are marketers after all and we just try to sell products
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ranjona-banerji-disappointing-prasoon-joshi/

Anchor | One Big Idea by Punit Goenka: Narrow casting is the way forward
The immense paradigm shift observed in the entertainment consumption patterns indicates the evolution of a fresh ecosystem.


http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-punit-goenka-narrowcasting-is-the-way-forward/

Anchor | One Big Idea by Arvind Sharma: Turning a story into two-way communication
Television dominance led to the creation of the term ‘brand story’ because that is what TV does best – tell stories. A story by its nature is a one-way communication.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-arvind-sharma-turning-a-story-into-two-way-communication/

Milestone Brandcom creates OOH adventure for Aamby Valley City
Aamby Valley City has launched a nine-week-long sky diving event, and Milestone Brandcom has taken the thrill onto the out-of-home medium with some disruptive executions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/milestone-brandcom-creates-ooh-adventure-for-aamby-valley-city/

UP men Thrilled by Big RTL's action channel
BIG RTL Thrill, the action entertainment channel targeted at male audiences with the tagline Action Ka Baap, has opened to a phenomenal response among male audiences in Uttar Pradesh as it opened at 11.59 GRPs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/up-men-thrilled-by-big-rtls-action-channel/

92.7 Big FM announces Big Tamil Entertainment Awards
Singing star Dhanush is to be the face of the awards, which will introduce new categories such as Best Promoted Movie, Best Entertaining YouTube Video and Best Entertaining Movie Trailer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/92-7-big-fm-announces-big-tamil-entertainment-awards/

Conclave to answer marketers' questions about kids
EduMedia India is organizing a Decoding Kids Conclave, an event that aims to answer some of the biggest 'why's related to children, and how to go about effectively and responsibly engaging with them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/conclave-to-answer-marketers-questions-about-kids/

Corporate responsibility to drive future growth at Avian Media
Avian Media has launched its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability practice, in another step to establish itself as a full service communications agency and strengthen its existing portfolio of services
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/corporate-responsibility-to-drive-future-growth-at-avian-media/

Stories on 31st October

Niira Radia shuts Vaishnavi. Tatas switch to Rediff (+Edelman) for PR

Controversial lobbyist resigns plum PR accounts and shuts a successful (albeit controversial) enterprise

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/niira-radia-quits-pr-shuts-vaishnavi-tatas-switch-to-rediff-for-pr-may-strike-alliance-with-edelman/

Mid Day hattrick for AskMe

Mid Day promoted Ask Me for the third time in one month.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/mid-day-hattrick-for-askme/

Rich list going down: Forbes India

According to the 2011 Forbes India Rich List, the combined wealth of India’s 100 percent richest people is down 20 percent from a year ago to US$ 241 billion.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/rich-list-going-down-forbes-india/

Reviewing the Reviews: RA.One

Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases… in Reviewing the Reviews

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/reviewing-the-reviews-ra-one/

Hard Knocks: Event mismanagement

Since most events are usually private/low-scale functions, no one discusses the bloopers, and life simply goes on. But we get caught with our pants down when they are held on a mega scale, when the world is watching.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/hard-knocks-event-mismanagement/

Tom Friedman in the IE Adda

Indian Express had as special guest for its Adda on October 28 Thomas L Friedman, Foreign Affairs Columnist, The New York Times in New Delhi.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/tom-friedman-in-the-ie-adda/

BBC Knowledge goes 3D

BBC Knowledge is set to come out with a special 3D issue for its anniversary in November. The issue will hit the stands on November 1 and will be priced at Rs 100.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/bbc-knowledge-goes-3d/

High-end matchmakers emerge to tap HNIs

High end matrimonial portals emerge to tap growing market of high networth individuals

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/high-end-matchmakers-emerge-to-tap-hnis/

Vatsal Asher is DMA chief

Direct Marketing Association: India has appointed Mr Vatsal Asher as its Chief Executive Officer.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/vatsal-asher-is-dma-chief/

Ad Asia set to take off

Delegates from 25 countries can look forward to three days of stimulating give-and-take as the annual advertising festival begins with a gala.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/ad-asia-set-to-take-off/

The husband’s predicament

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/2011/10/the-husband%E2%80%99s-predicament/

The Anchor: 7 reasons why Formula 1 will never overtake cricket in this country

Rahul Kishore, senior vice-president VivaKi Exchange and a sports enthusiast, on why he doesn’t think F1 can kill cricket

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/the-anchor-7-reasons-why-formula-1-will-never-overtake-cricket-in-this-country/

It's official! Omnicom to pick up majority stake in Mudra

Omnicom Group Inc announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Mudra Group. As part of the agreement, Omnicom will extend its partnership with the Reliance ADA Group.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/10/omnicom-to-gobble-up-mudra-to-pick-up-majority-stake/