Stories on 14th Dec '15

How Redesign can work for legacy brands!
Elephant Design founder-director Ashwini Deshpande on how even a much-loved brand can move up in trustworthiness with redesign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/how-redesign-can-work-for-legacy-brands/

Amith Prabhu: 15 books to read for PR pros in the year ahead
A selection of 15 books that anyone in the business must read
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/amith-prabhu-15-books-to-read-for-pr-pros-in-the-year-ahead/

It's now official. The Sony network will be called Sony Pictures Network
The new name reflects an integrated brand alignment as it allows us to leverage the strength of the Sony parentage, says CEO NP Singh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/its-now-official-the-sony-network-will-be-called-sony-pictures-network/

Facebook urges women to rediscover the joys of sharing
The objective of the campaign was therefore to help them rediscover the joys of sharing, specifically on Facebook, and all the wonderful things that it leads to
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/facebook-urges-women-to-rediscover-the-joys-of-sharing/

RAM Ratings for Week 48 - Nov 22-28, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 49 of 2015... that's November 22-28, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ram-ratings-for-week-48-nov-22-28-2015/

OLX launches #OLXMadAds
Conceptualised and executed by Leo Burnett #OLXMADAds is a unique platform which makes selling fun
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/olx-launches-olxmadads/

Subha Chatterjee appointed Group Editor -Special Projects at Network18
Prior to the new assignment, Subha was the Senior Editor & National Head - Special Projects at Times Network

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/subha-chatterjee-appointed-group-editor-special-projects-at-network18/

Stories on 10th Apr '15

GroupM maxes Media Abby as Lodestar UM wins 3 Golds
The WPP media agency network bagged 28 metals as IPG Mediabrands agency won 3 Golds, the highest amongst all winners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/groupm-maxes-media-abby-as-lodestar-um-wins-3-golds/

BCCL scores maximum metals at Publisher Abby
Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (The Times of India group) bagged three Golds, three Silvers and one Bronze metal at the Publisher Abby category of the Creative Awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/bccl-scores-maximum-metals-at-publisher-abby/

Goafest Day 1: Content key to success, say biggies in Industry Conclave
The Industry Conclave, followed the inauguration, and saw keynotes by Anand Kripalu, D. Shivakumar, R Chandrasekar and Sanjeeb Chaudhuri
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/goafest-day-1-content-key-to-success-say-biggies-in-industry-conclave/

Top creative honchos judge for Goafest Abby Jury
Manish Bhatt of Scarecrow is heading the Integrated Abby Jury
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/top-creative-honchos-judge-for-goafest-abby-jury/

Shailesh Kapoor: Expectations from BARC on the Eve of its Debut
Shailesh Kapoor lists five expectations from BARC for it to emerge as not just India’s unanimous TV currency, but also an industry favourite for years to come
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/shailesh-kapoor-expectations-from-barc-on-the-eve-of-its-debut/

Ranjona Banerji: The curious use of the term "presstitute"
I would suggest that working journalists who feel so strongly about abhorrent media practices invented by the people who pay them their salaries need to take a strong stand and pay the price for their principles by becoming jobless, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/ranjona-banerji-the-curious-use-of-the-term-presstitute/

Sportz Interactive executes multiple innovations at Cricket WC 2015
Through the World Cup, SI innovated to help Star Sports deliver the highest engagement among brands on digital platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/sportz-interactive-executes-multiple-innovations-at-cricket-wc-2015/

Rajat Kakar elevated as MD, India at Sony DADC
Under the new role he will oversee Sony DADC manufacturing and distribution units alongside the licensee business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/rajat-kakar-elevated-as-md-india-at-sony-dadc/

Mathrubhumi's reality check initiative in Kerala receives good response
When Mathrubhumi did a check, they concluded that every year, the State Government of Kerala announces numerous projects and public benefit programs with great fanfare but they never take off
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/mathrubhumis-reality-check-initiative-in-kerala-receives-good-response/

CP PLUS rolls out TVC to highlight supremacy in video surveillance domain
Encompasses the omniscient quality of its products with the popular tagline, "Uparwala sab dekh raha hai."

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/04/cp-plus-rolls-out-tvc-to-highlight-supremacy-in-video-surveillance-domain/

Stories on 24th Dec 14

Dear Santa...
Santa Claus is comin' to town! So we asked some industry captains to tell us what goodies they would like Uncle Santa to bring them this Dec 25
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/dear-santa/

Advertisers move to tweets & FB posts in regional languages
Several advertisers including Pepsi-Co, Bharti Airtel, suiting brand OCM and winery Sula Vineyards say use of regional languages in social media campaigns gives them much higher resonance than the same thing in English
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/advertisers-move-to-tweets-fb-posts-in-regional-languages/

Percept One CEO Shiv Sethuraman resigns
The former TBWA India Group CEO has quit just six months after taking over the job
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/percept-one-ceo-shiv-sethuraman-resigns/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Redefining the Store - the Five Senses Brand Website
Consumers today use retail stores to walk in, see, feel, talk, eat, smell and even compare the products. They then order it on the e-commerce site, notes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-redefining-the-store-the-five-senses-brand-website/

Merry X'mas. We are closed from Dec 25 thru 28. See you next Monday
We wish our readers a very Merry Christmas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/merry-xmas-we-are-closed-from-dec-25-thru-28-see-you-next-monday/

Sonakshi Sinha stars for Relaxo Flite chappals
Relaxo has signed on Bollywood diva Sonakshi Sinha to endorse its Flite collection in a TVC-led campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sonakshi-sinha-stars-for-relaxo-flite-chappals/

Hakuhodo Percept creates TVC for Century Laminates
Century Laminates marked its debut into television advertising with a new campaign created by Hakuhodo Percept
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/hakuhodo-percept-creates-tvc-for-century-laminates/

Arun Aggarwal is back at ITV  as Group CFO
As part of the Group CFO mandate, he will be overseeing all aspects of financial operations for the network

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/arun-aggarwal-is-back-at-itv-as-group-cfo/

Stories on 1st Dec 14

Storytelling in the age of Digital
Straight talk on technology with Gaston Legorburu, ED and Worldwide CCO at Sapient Nitro
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/storytelling-in-the-age-of-digital/

mid-day bids goodbye to Pune edition
Mumbai daily mid-day has stopped publishing from Pune. Friday, November 28 was the last day of the Pune edition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/mid-day-bids-goodbye-to-pune-edition/

With 18k vacancies, DD officials blame gaffes on 'adhocism'
Doordarshan has over 18,000 vacancies, which has led to the disintegration of the programming section, say officials at Prasar Bharti
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/with-18000-vacancies-dd-officials-blame-gaffes-on-adhocism/

RAM ratings for Week 46
Presenting RAM numbers for Week 46- that's November 9 to 15, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ram-ratings-for-week-4%e2%80%8b6/

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week 47
Presenting TAM data for Week 47 for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-47/

iTV network appoints MSL for its PR
News network iTV has appointed MSLGroup to handle the PR mandate for the entire network. MSL will continue to manage the PR mandate of IBN though with a different team
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/itv-network-appoints-msl-for-its-pr/

Vijay Sankaran appointed Director, Digital Strategy at Genesis Burson-Marsteller
Yu Yu Din, currently Head of Digital, is relocating to her home country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/vijay-sankaran-appointed-director-digital-strategy-at-genesis-burson-marsteller/

Amith Prabhu: My PR Person of the Year
The way Narendra Modi has managed the perception of his six months in power is a case study as much as his campaign is a case study, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/amith-prabhu-my-pr-person-of-the-year/

Taproot to get Dentsu identity. Exec Chairman Rohit Ohri eyes PR, Activation & regional creative shops for acquisition
"We're working on the nomenclature. Taproot has a very unique culture and we didn't want to destroy that," said Rohit Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/taproot-to-get-dentsu-identity-exec-chairman-rohit-ohri-eyes-pr-activation-regional-creative-shops-for-acquisition/

Stories on 31st Mar'14

More khushi when there's gham
On the happy occasion of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh, Shajibu Cheiraoba & Chaitra Sukhladi, we look at what works for happiness as a theme in ads
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/more-khushi-when-theres-gham/

India Shining @ D&AD global awards
Indian entries enjoy unprecedented success at D&AD Awards 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/india-shining-dad-global-awards/

I&B ministry asks DTH operators to pay Rs 2,000 crore
The information and broadcasting ministry has asked six DTH operators, including market leaders Tata Sky and Dish TV, to pay over Rs 2,000 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ib-ministry-asks-dth-operators-to-pay-rs-2000-crore/

Amith Prabhu: The Public Relations in the aftermath of the tragedy of MH370
The mess around the missing Malaysian Airlines plane began as an operational disaster and soon tuned into a public relations nightmare, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/amith-prabhu-the-public-relations-in-the-aftermath-of-the-tragedy-of-mh370/

Vespa India to ride on BBH creativity
Vespa India has appointed BBH India as its creative partner

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/vespa-india-to-ride-on-bbh-creativity/

Stories on 31st Jan '14

Independent or align with a global network?
Given L&K's stake sale to Publicis, Sajan Raj Kurup (Creativeland) and Santosh Padhi (Taproot) talk on independent creative agencies aligning with big networks
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/independent-or-align-with-a-global-network/

For Amitabh Bachchan, endorsing Pepsi is not the right choice!
The megastar told IIM-A students that he had stopped endorsing Pepsi after Jaipur girl called it 'poison'
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/for-amitabh-bachchan-endorsing-pepsi-is-not-the-right-choice/

#1 daily Dainik Jagran damns IRS on its Page 1
Dainik Jagran went a step further and said the AC Nielsen's claim of scientific method of surveying is 'khokhla'
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/1-daily-dainik-jagran-damns-irs-on-its-page-1/

Shailesh Kapoor: Rahul Gandhi and We, the Interview-Starved Nation
When you have nothing specific to say, Arnab Goswami is the last person you want around you, writes Shailesh Kapoor on the Rahul Gandhi interview on Times Now which "dominated the news landscape this week"
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/shailesh-kapoor-rahul-gandhi-and-we-the-interview-starved-nation/

Ranjona Banerji: Disappointing and limited political coverage by Eng media
The collusion between political parties and Delhi's journalists is nothing new and we see it in our newspapers and on our TV screens everyday, writes Ranjona Banerji
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/ranjona-banerji-disappointing-and-limited-political-coverage-by-eng-media/

Abhijit Avasthi: As of today, Ogilvy not participating in Abby. But if Ad Club accepts its demands, it could...
A chat with with the Ogilvy & Mather National Creative Director revealed the agency is still awaiting the Abby organizers response to its demands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/abhijit-avasthi-as-of-today-ogilvy-not-participating-in-abby-but-if-ad-club-accepts-its-demands-it-could/

Colors back at #2 as Life OK biggest gainer in Week 4
Star Plus was at 606 (previous week 626), Colors at 449 (467), Zee at 441 (471), Life OK 375 (347), Sab 323 (318) and Sony was at 254 (258)
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/colors-back-at-2-as-life-ok-biggest-gainer-in-week-4/

Videcon claims 10mn d2h connections
Late entrant Videocon’s DTH service celebrates 10 million connections in four years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/01/videcon-claims-10mn-d2h-connections/

Stories on 4th July '13

What's in a name? There's some method in the madness!
Companies carve out family names to weird combinations to capture attention
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/whats-in-a-name-theres-some-method-in-the-madness/

Prasoon Joshi, Sonal Dabral, Santosh Padhi & Roopak Saluja on LIA 2013 jury
The four Indian creative whizkids have been appointed to the London International Awards 2013 juries. Judging is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in early October
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/prasoon-joshi-sonal-dabral-santosh-padhi-roopak-saluja-on-lia-2013-jury/

Jaldi 5 with Ashwin Padmanabhan: The retro way to rise in ratings in Mumbai
Ashwin Padmanabhan, Business Head of 92.7 Big FM takes our question on his Mumbai station turning retro late last month
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/jaldi-5-with-ashwin-padmanabhan-the-retro-way-to-rise-in-ratings-in-mumbai/

Ormax to track online buzz for films
Ormax Media launches tool to track online buzz for Bollywood films
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/ormax-to-track-online-buzz-for-films/

Starcom's SMG Convonix tracks Wimbledon online chatter
SMG Convonix unveils online tool that has already logged over 1.5mn Wimbledon-related conversations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/starcoms-smg-convonix-tracks-wimbledon-online-chatter/

Isobar launches Chennai operations
With three clients from Chennai, Aegis Media's full-service digital agency opens an office in the metrop
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/isobar-launches-chennai-operations/

Ritu Midha: A single media measurement platform, anyone?
If we can develop single platform to track the media consumption habits, it would take consumer-centricity to a new level, writes Ritu Midha
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/ritu-midha-a-single-media-measurement-platform-anyone/

Debrief: Maruti Swift: More reckless driving
Do creative folk have to show reckless driving to demonstrate power and zip in a car, asks Anil Thakraney

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/debrief-maruti-swift-more-reckless-driving/

Stories on 3rd July '13

Mediaah! Report Card on Uday Kumar Varma's tenure as I&B Secretary: 7/10
The former MIB secretary Varma presided over the effecting of the first two phases of digitization
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mediaah-report-card-on-uday-varmas-tenure-as-ib-secretary-710/

Umesh Shrikhande joins Taproot as CEO
Former Contract India captain joins Taproot India as CEO today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/umesh-shrikhande-joins-taproot-as-ceo/

Tata group forms panel to ascertain facts behind sr journalist and PR pro Charudatta Deshpande's suicide
The committee will convey its findings to the Tata Steel Board within two months
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/tata-group-forms-panel-to-ascertain-facts-behind-sr-journalist-and-pr-pro-charudatta-deshpandes-suicide/

MTS connects entire brand mandate to Creativeland
Creativeland Asia continues its expansion in New Delhi with second brand-partnership win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mts-connects-entire-brand-mandate-to-creativeland/

Aidem to handle Dangal TV adsales
Recently launched Hindi and Bhojpuri regional channel Dangal TV assigns its advertising sales duties to Aidem Ventures
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/aidem-to-handle-dangal-tv-adsales/

Anil Thakraney: Are reporters adequately trained?
Media companies must never forget one hard truth: If your staffer behaves shoddily, it directly damages your brand's name, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/anil-thakraney-are-reporters-adequately-trained/

Time Out's Top 100 apps that makes life simpler
Time Out India's annual tech cover story comes with a curated list of 100 apps that make one's life simpler

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/time-outs-top-100-apps-that-makes-life-simpler/

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 12th Jun '13

Rapid climb from Direct to Big Data Marketing
Does direct marketing have a healthy future in India?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/rapid-climb-from-direct-to-big-data-marketing/

Guest Column by Chintamani Rao: No safety in numbers with Crowdsourcing
That the advertising agency has designated, informed people and institutional memory is only one of its advantages over a crowd. The other is that if you make bad decisions you can always blame the agency and fire it. You can't fire a crowd, says guest columnist Chintamani Rao
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/guest-column-by-chintamani-rao-no-safety-in-numbers-with-crowdsourcing/

Satish Menon joins Valuable Group's Caravan Talkies as CEO
The former Sports 18 CEO will take charge of Caravan Talkies, a new rural entertainment division of Valuable Group that is currently being tested
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/satish-menon-joins-valuable-group%e2%80%99s-caravan-talkies-as-ceo/

Law firm files suit against NDTV, demands $1.7mn as "unpaid" fees. NDTV terms plaint "frivolous" and "without merits"
Law firm Sabharwal & Finkel has sought ‘quantum meruit’ damages from NDTV in a law suit filed in US the District Court Southern District of New York
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/law-firm-files-suit-against-ndtv-demands-1-7mn-as-unpaid-fees-ndtv-terms-plaint-frivolous-and-without-merits/

Taproot India launches design unit, SquareRoot Design
Sameer Asth, who recently joined Taproot India as Head of Business and Strategy, will be involved in SquareRoot Design, which will be fronted by Santosh Padhi and Agnello Dias
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/taproot-india-launches-design-unit-squareroot-design/

Tangerine streamlines process to manage digital identity for brands
The company's newly launched service ensures lesser turnaround time for customer response along with enhanced analytical abilities for advanced content management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/tangerine-streamlines-process-to-manage-digital-identity-for-brands/

Ceat launches new TVC for monsoon
The TVC showcases Ceat's new all season tyres, focusing on the actual wet road conditions that Indian motorists and bikers have to face
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/ceat-launches-new-tvc-for-monsoon/

Anil Thakraney: Shoot the Old Dog
Senior leaders in the party ought to have asked Advani to retire a long time ago. The 86-year-old man is no longer a vote catcher, and his thinking is redundant. They didn't, and now find themselves in a sorry situation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/anil-thakraney-shoot-the-old-dog/

Brandlogist spots 'ambassador next door' for Peperone
Building on Peperone's positioning of "A brand for real girls", Brandlogist used social media with a clever integration of offline and online media to get people involved

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/06/brandlogist-spots-ambassador-next-door-for-peperone/

Stories on 10th Jan '13

Insensitive or just mirroring reality?
With the focus now on portrayal of women in popular culture to prevent excesses, the debate is now on how ads ought to be gender sensitive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/insensitive-or-just-mirroring-reality/

Paddy joins Adfest 2013 as jury president, Design Lotus & Print Craft Lotus
Santosh Padhi, chief creative officer and co-founder of Taproot India, is joining Adfest as Jury President of the Design Lotus and Print Craft Lotus at the 2013 Lotus Awards, which run from March 17 to 19 in Pattaya, Thailand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/paddy-joins-adfest-2013-as-jury-president-design-lotus-print-craft-lotus/

Kamal Haasan puts off Vishwaroopam launch, will not pull out from DTH release
Kamal Haasan postpones the Vishwaroopam launch but says he will not his DTH partners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/kamal-haasan-puts-off-vishwaroopam-launch-will-not-pull-out-from-dth-release/

Paritosh Joshi: In praise of Agora Redux
For a world grown fearful of the digital domain as a hotbed of intellectual piracy, Twitter was a telling contrast
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/paritosh-joshi-in-praise-of-agora-redux/

R K Swamy Media Group wins Fortis Hospitals
R K Swamy Media Group has won the media duties for Fortis Hospitals (South) in a multi-agency pitch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/r-k-swamy-media-group-wins-fortis-hospitals/

Big FM 92.7's Trivandrum station gets best reporting award at Kerala film fest
Big FM 92.7's Trivandrum station has bagged top honours at the recently concluded 17th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Adjudged as the best reporters at IFFK by media experts, the station was presented the 'Best Reporting Award'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/big-fm-92-7s-trivandrum-station-gets-best-reporting-award-at-kerala-film-fest/

Front Page 2012: Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif ranked Most Popular Bollywood Stars of the Year
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif ranked Most Popular Bollywood Stars of the Year in the Ormax Media yearender: Front Page 2012: A Media & Entertainment Review
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/front-page-2012-salman-khan-katrina-kaif-ranked-most-popular-bollywood-stars-of-the-year/

Debrief: Hero Glamour:  The chick magnet
The approach of attracting girls has been used by bike manufacturers a zillion times, but this one stands out for going unabashedly all-out. The jingle is quite peppy too, and this adds to the ad’s appeal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/debrief-hero-glamour-the-chick-magnet/

Big Fame Star set for take-off
The stage is set for the launch of Big Fame Star, a reality show that will showcase talent from India's hinterland
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/big-fame-star-set-for-take-off/

Anchor | One Big Idea by Jaideep Shergill: Using content for marketing
As the nature of marketing communication shifts decisively from hardsell to engagement, content marketing is becoming a powerful tool for brands to build relationships with customers.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-jaideep-shergill-using-content-for-marketing/

Anchor | One Big Idea by Vikram Sakhuja: Pressure on GECs as digitization enables greater consumer choice

My big idea for Hindi GEC TV media to leapfrog is to go FTA (free to air).

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-vikram-sakhuja-pressure-on-gecs-as-digitization-enables-greater-consumer-choice/

Stories on 30th Aug

IRS will see a technology leap: Prashant Singh, MD-Media, Nielsen India
Happy to have bagged the contract, Nielsen India is getting set to work on the readership study
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29740

We will not mess with what's working wonderfully: Rohit Ohri
Hours after the news of the 51 per cent stake acquisition, Dentsu India executive chairman spoke to MxMIndia on what the deal means for Dentsu, and how the agency is galloping ahead in the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29769

Rahul Kansal: No shortcuts and stereotypes with TAPROOT!
BCCL Executive President Rahul Kansal on what makes the team of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi outstanding and why the Dentsu association will be a win-win for both
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29817

Pops on the Rise & Rise of Aggie & Paddy
Adland veteran KV 'Pops' Sridhar looks back at the career path of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi, the stars who are blazing even brighter in the limelight
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29738

Anil Thakraney:Talent & values rewarded
It's a win-win marriage. Dentsu, which is not a name one usually associates with sparkling creative work, has bought itself a nice creative powerhouse. Taproot gets the scale, the logistics and the bucks they need
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29734

What would make an entrepreneur sell?
With Taproot selling 51 percent stake to a transnational advertising agency less than four years after it was set up, we spoke to a cross-section of people in the know, on when is the time right for an entrepreneur to sell out
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29739

The Complete Story: Win-win for Dentsu,Taproot; big loss for WPP
From yesterday: All the answers to why did Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi choose Dentsu over WPP? How much money did they make? And what will the equations be with Rohit Ohri?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/win-win-for-dentsu-aggie-paddy-big-loss-for-wpp/

The Anchor: 10 TAPROOT! TVCs that you want to watch over and over again
It’s not just TVCs that the Boys are known for, but this list by A N Chorrea looks at the work that got them to be the most courted creative hotshop in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29733

WPP moves New York Supreme Court for dismissal of NDTV lawsuit
WPP has moved the Supreme Court of the State of New York for dismissal of a complaint filed by NDTV. The motion will be taken up for hearing on September 13
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29737

Carat retains BMW India media AOR
Carat retains BMW India account which also saw ZO, Maxus and BPN in the pitch process
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29764

Paritosh Joshi | Digitization's best kept secret
Remember the days when Doordarshan would provide signals without an intermediary? As many 30 million homes still watch TV that way, note Paritosh Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29735

Shailesh Kapoor | The all-important C-Word
In this maddening age of weekly ratings, there is a word that is hugely under-rated and way more important than differentiator, positioning and strategy, writes Shailesh Kapoor in the 'TV Trail'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29736

Ranjona Banerji: Was TV news reckless in covering 26/11?
Ranjona Banerji on the Supreme Court indictment of the coverage by news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=29801

Stories on 7th Jun

Ready, Steady, Go? Or Delay?
As I&B Minister Ambika Soni meets stakeholders tomorrow to decide on the June 30 deadline, MxMIndia presents a status report from the 4 metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ready-steady-go-or-delay/


Global ad biggies like Omnicom, Publicis & Dentsu in hectic parleys to buy Taproot
Taproot's co-founders Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi are testing the market and checking out valuations, said an insider. But this may not tantamount to an immediate sale
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/global-ad-biggies-like-omnicom-publicis-dentsu-in-hectic-parleys-to-buy-taproot/


Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to buy ESPN's 50% stake in ESPN STAR Sports
The transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, will allow News Corporation unit to own and operate all ESS businesses, including STAR Sports, ESPN and STAR Cricket
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/rupert-murdochs-news-corp-to-buy-espns-50-stake-in-espn-star-sports/


Mixed response to Newscorp' total control of ESS
There has been a mixed response to the announcement that Newscorp will buy ESPN’s equity stake in ESPN Star Sports
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/mixed-response-to-newscorps-buy-of-espn-stake-in-ess/


How 'Fake Jhunjhunwala' writer Aditya Magal impressed the 'real' Jhunjhunwala
For four-and-a-half years, unknown to everyone, Magal has been the anonymous writer behind 'The Secret Journal of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala', a popular parody blog that tore into people in the news with biting sarcasm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/how-fake-jhunjhunwala-writer-aditya-magal-impressed-the-real-jhunjhunwala/


Aaj Tak Care Awards are good news for society: Aroon Purie
Hindi News Channel, Aaj Tak hosted the Aaj Tak Care Awards in the capital on June 6 to honour the corporate entities who are changing the face of the society by their CSR initiatives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/aaj-tak-care-awards-are-good-news-for-society-aroon-purie/


'I Love Style' powered by Karmik on BIG CBS Love
Karmik designers like Rohit Bal, Neeta Lulla, Anamika Khanna, JJ Valaya, Rocky S, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rina Dhaka and Kavita Bhartia to be part of the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/i-love-style-powered-by-karmik-on-big-cbs-love/


The Anchor: Upen Rai on 5 reasons why online videos are important for marketers
Video automatically increases engagement by keeping the user busy, while advertising and other messaging can be shown non-intrusive to the user experience, writes Upen Rai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-upen-rai-on-5-reasons-why-online-videos-are-important-for-marketers/


Debrief | Fox Movies: Brilliant!
Anil Thakraney reviews the Fox Movies ad which he says will not work in India where the average Indian male’s eyes are fixated ‘out there’ in any case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/debrief-fox-movies-brilliant/


Newspapers must make sense of TV news
Ranjona Banerji believes that the papers must devote half a page so that hapless viewers can make sense of all that the news channels air
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/newspapers-should-emulate-tv-channels/

Stories on 29th November

We've bn inconsistent in r work: Sonal Dabral
Anil Thakraney buttons the Bates boss or a free-n-frank talk about agencies, people & the work they do
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/sonal-dabral-we-have-been-inconsistent-in-our-work/

Stark stats: 40 mn traders may gain, 122 mn consumers could lose if retail FDI is trashed
A comparison of potential gainers and losers in the government’s move to open up retail for FDI reveals that 122 million consumers set to gain while only 40 million traders could get affected
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stark-stats-40-mn-traders-may-gain-122-mn-consumers-could-lose-if-retail-fdi-is-trashed/

MediaVest Worldwide bags SuperMax business
MediaVest Worldwide has bagged the SuperMax business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mediavest-worldwide-bags-supermax-business/

DLF brings Scarecrow Delhi to its roster
Real estate giant DLF adds Scarecrow Delhi to its panel of creative agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/dlf-brings-scarecrow-delhi-to-its-roster/

Debrief: High on Mia empathy
The contrast is endearing - that of a desire to look beautiful. And a real life that's full of stress. Good show!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/debrief-high-on-mia-empathy/

VIP journeys into e-commerce
VIP becomes the first luggage brand in the country to offer e-commerce facility to its consumers across India through its website www.vipbags.com.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vip-journeys-into-e-commerce/

AIM slams penalty against Times Now
AIM president Tarun Rai says that the quantum of penalty levied on Times Now is not only unreasonable but can set a precedent that would threaten the independent functioning of news media in the country.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/aim-slams-penalty-against-times-now/

Vizeum wins media duties for Educomp Schools
Educomp Schools, as part of its growth strategy, has appointed Aegis Media's Vizeum India as its media AOR.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/vizeum-wins-media-duties-for-educomp-schools/

Anugrah Madison offers Rural Academy for management students
Anugrah Madison Rural Academy will teach the basics of rural marketing to management students, as more and more marketers turn their focus to rural India.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/anugrah-madison-offers-rural-academy-for-management-students/

5 indicators of when it's time you should start looking for a new job
Jaisurya Das highlights the signs when it’s time to move on and get your career in order
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/5-indicators-of-when-its-time-you-should-start-looking-for-a-new-job/

J Dey murder case gets murkier
Ranjona Banerji rues about how and why journos are no longer united on the J Dey murder case
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/j-dey-murder-case-gets-murkier/

CNBC TV18 Prime HD goes experiential
CNBC-TV18 Prime HD reaches out to premium consumers of the electronic store Croma through streaming of the HD channel across multiple LCD panels displayed in the store.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/cnbc-tv18-prime-hd-goes-experiential/