Stories on 7th Jan '16

It's here! Netflix arrives, will storm screens!
The leading on-demand video service now in India with a month's free trial + Interview with Netflix spokesperson
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/its-here-netflix-arrives-will-storm-screens/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: The salary offered doesn't allow me a decent home in Mumbai... so why work?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-the-salary-offered-doesnt-allow-me-a-decent-home-in-mumbai-so-why-work/

Mindshare appoints Kevin Rooney as Chief Growth Officer
Rooney's new role will have him overseeing all aspects of growth across the agency, and he will work closely with Mindshare’s leadership team to optimize their product development, business plans, and create new revenue streams
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/mindshare-fulcrum-gets-hul-yrf-for-indias-first-transgender-band/

Happ Post launched for 'sunshine' take on news
Happ Post is available as a native app for iOS and Android devices downloadable at http://onelink.to/bbuvww and as a web offering on www.happpost.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/happ-post-launched-for-sunshine-take-on-news/

Deepak Singh appointed Chief Creative Officer at The Social Street
Deepak brings a wealth of experience, spanning 15 years, having worked with advertising firms like Leo Burnett, Grey Worldwide, McCann Erickson, DDB Mudra and Dentsu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/deepak-singh-appointed-chief-creative-officer-at-the-social-street/

Mindshare appoints Kevin Rooney as Chief Growth Officer
Rooney's new role will have him overseeing all aspects of growth across the agency, and he will work closely with Mindshare’s leadership team to optimize their product development, business plans, and create new revenue streams
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/mindshare-appoints-kevin-rooney-as-chief-growth-officer/

5th edition of Facebook Awards announced
The 2015 Awards represented the biggest and most inspiring creative collection for Facebook as it reviewed over 2,700 submissions from 160 countries that offered a snapshot of the state of creativity and innovation across Facebook, Instagram and the entire industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/5th-edition-of-facebook-awards-announced/

Balaji Telefilms hands over sales mandate of Box Cricket League to Aidem Ventures
Box Cricket League will air its second season on India's leading Hindi GEC, Colors & Colors HD from Feb 28th 2016

http://www.mxmindia.com/2016/01/balaji-telefilms-hands-over-sales-mandate-of-box-cricket-league-to-aidem-ventures/

Stories on 12th Nov 14

Now & then: Here's how contemporary consumers behaved a decade ago
Devendra Chawla, CEO, Food Bazaar, chronicles the many shifts in consumer behaviour and attitude over the last decade.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/now-then-heres-how-contemporary-consumers-behaved-a-decade-ago/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Newspapers: Wanted One Good Reason...
The threat from  the global digital wave and mobile screens to print is more real than ever before, writes Sanjeev Kotnala in his curtain-raiser to the INMA South Asia Conference.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanjeev-kotnala-newspapers-wanted-one-good-reason/

Ad Club's Media Review sets its date with members
This year the event will have three experts presenting for 30 minutes each followed by a QnA session with the audience.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ad-clubs-media-review-sets-its-date-with-members/

Vdopia unveils Chocolate, a scalable mobile video programmatic marketplace
The programme is built from the ground up solely for mobile video advertising.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/vdopia-unveils-chocolate-a-scalable-mobile-video-programmatic-marketplace/

Ruchi Soya unveils new TVC for Mahakosh
The new Mahakosh TVC with its brand ambassador Madhuri Dixit highlights the necessity of being fit.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ruchi-soya-unveils-new-tvc-for-mahakosh/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Dhunji Wadia
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Dhunji Wadia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-dhunji-wadia/

Stories on 22nd July '13

High Five with the Colors 'A' Team
Up close and personal with Raj Nayak and his core team managing Colors
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51743

Raghav Bahl: The Colors of  Trailblazing
Raghav Bahl, Founder & Editor, Network18, on the Colors story. On the missing 'u', the resolve to go for a high voltage launch, the signing of the nine-figure authorization for Akshay Kumar and keeping the faith
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51720

Sameer Nair: Had it not been for the global recession, Colors would've been a billion dollar channel!
The broadcast veteran and former Star India CEO puts the Colors journey and achievements in perspective
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51709

Anil Thakraney: Balika Vadhu on Colors was a game-changer
For the next five years, Anil Thakraney advises the channel to towards creating more game-changing programmes
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51708

Mediaah!: How underdog Colors won the great GEC battle
The idea of getting Ashvini Yardi (who had earned her stars as programming head at Zee) was a great one. But could CEO Rajesh Kamat and she be able to match the maharathis and former Star India CEOs Peter and Sameer?
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51721

Colors ki kahaani: Milestones in the journey so far
Milestones in the journey so far - July 21, 2008 to today
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51711

5 Amul ads that tell the Colors story
Okay, it's not the entire story of the channel, but given that Amul ads are the best indicators of prevailing sentiments in Indian society, it's interesting to see four creatives that we found off on the Amul site and one on Rediff.com

http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51726

Stories on 13th April

So why did Turner stop Imagine(ing)?
It was Terrible Thursday for the team as Turner Broadcasting announced closure of Imagine's business operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/so-why-did-turner-stop-imagineing/

This is a carefully considered business decision: Siddharth Jain
Turner remains fully committed to future investments and long-term participation in Indiaand will continue to explore expansion opportunities in this key priority market for Turner, Mr Jain added
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/this-is-a-carefully-considered-business-decision-siddharth-jain/

I am shocked and disappointed: Sameer Nair
GEC is a very difficult segment and it needs deep pockets and a determination to go the long haul, Sameer Nair told Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/i-am-shocked-and-disappointed-sameer-nair/

Analysis: Ashish Pherwani on when it's right for a channel to pull the plug
Channels which operate without a robust management team, a unique market position, and a defined target audience, won't be able to garner sustained and loyal viewership feels Ashish Pherwani of Ernst & Young
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/analysis-ashish-pherwani-on-when-its-right-for-a-channel-to-pull-the-plug/

Analysis 2: Pankaj Krishna on how Imagine lost due to consumer pull, not distribution
Pankaj Krishna, founder and MD, Chrome Data Analytics & Media, on how Imagine lost due to consumer pull, not distribution initiatives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/analysis-2-pankaj-krishna-on-how-imagine-lost-due-to-consumer-pull-not-distribution/

Mediaah! What did Turner imagine a GEC wud do?
Pradyuman Maheshwari believes that Turner should've shut the channel the moment Sameer Nair exited last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/mediaah-what-did-turner-imagine-a-gec-wud-do/

The Anchor: 5 ways in which Imagine could've trumped Star Plus (and survived)
It's not a fun thing that's happened, but AN Chorrea chose to add his two-bit on what could be (and what should've been) done for the Imagine announcement to not happen.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-anchor-5-ways-in-which-imagine-couldve-trumped-star-plus-and-survived/

India Inc prepares for earnings season, expectations muted: CNBC-TV18
CNBC-TV18 presents Boardroom, the premier show which provides comprehensive earnings analysis of the India Inc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/india-inc-prepares-for-earnings-season-expectations-muted-cnbc-tv18/

Simmi Karna appointed as Business Head for BIG Productions
As part of her new portfolio, Ms Karna will be responsible for creation and marketing of shows designed for regional and Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/simmi-karna-appointed-as-business-head-for-big-productions/

Six Inches Communications develops unique OOH innovation for Kingston
The agency installs a gigantic pen drive at a mall in the city. The installation attempts to highlight and reiterate 'storage and space', the USP of the brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/six-inches-communications-develops-unique-ooh-innovation-forkingston/

Fever is Official Radio Partner of Delhi & Mumbai IPL teams
Fever 104 FM proudly supports Delhi Daredevils for the fifth consecutive year and Mumbai Indians for the third year in a row
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/fever-fm-is-the-official-radio-partner-of-delhi-daredevils-and-mumbai-indian/

Switzerland Tourism builds extended recall in Mumbai yet again
Milestone Brandcom creates mesmerizing presence forSwitzerlandtourism across Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/switzerlandtourism-builds-extended-recall-in-mumbai-yet-again/

IPL 2012 first week online viewership registers a 56% increase
New Delhi and Bangalore lead the viewership with 14 per cent each, with Mumbai coming in a close second at 13 percent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/ipl-2012-first-week-online-viewership-registers-a-56-increase/

3rd edition of Indigo n Blues Festival promises treat for music-lovers
Co-writer of Eric Clapton's 'Layla'- Bobby Whitlock - to headline Purvankara Indigo n Blues alongsideTexaslegendary blues rock heavyweight Van Wilks Band
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/the-3rd-edition-of-indigo-n-blues-festival-promises-a-treat-for-music-aficionados/

Dear MxM:
MxMIndia is beyond industry news, views, analyses and 'gupshup'. We want our readers – especially those without any access to advice, mentors and godfathers – to have a forum where they can get all their questions answered. And to address these questions is Jaisurya Das, veteran mediaperson, counsellor and now COO, Sakal Media Group..
http://www.mxmindia.com/dear-mxm/

Hard Knocks by Anil Thakraney: What lessons have we learnt from Aarushi?
This has been a trial by the media, the channels have been playing the cops, the lawyers and the judges all rolled into one. And all this only to give a 'fresh slant' to the story
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/04/anil-thakraney-what-lessons-have-we-learnt-from-aarushi/

Katju rides to the rescue of the press!
In Freaking News, which now appears every Tuesday and Friday, 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/2012/04/mjr-katju-rides-to-the-rescue-of-the-press/