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 8th Apr '14

I worked my butt off at Mudra... I wasn't willing to wait for 4 years: Pratap Bose
A four-year extension to Group CEO & MD Madhukar Kamath gets COO Pratap Bose to put in his papers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/i-worked-my-butt-off-at-mudra-i-wasnt-willing-to-wait-for-4-years-pratap-bose/

Cheil, Enormous Brands co-create TVC for Galaxy Grand Neo
Cheil India's latest television commercial for Samsung's Galaxy Grand Neo in partnership with Enormous Brands sets in a refreshing trend on creative collaborations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/cheil-enormous-brands-co-create-tvc-for-galaxy-grand-neo/

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/datsun-tbwaindia-create-a-go-moment/Datsun & TBWA\India create a GO moment
The Datsun GO is positioned as the ideal option for the burgeoning middle class who dream of having their own car
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/datsun-tbwaindia-create-a-go-moment/

Ranjona Banerji: Rajya Sabha TV is the channel to watch
It is to the point, the results are up-to-date and the anchors and panellists are not given to high drama, hi jinks or spouting meaningless hi-falutin hogwash, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ranjona-banerji-rajya-sabha-tv-is-the-channel-to-watch/

Rajshri unveils new digital offering, Telly Masala
Telly Masala would be a one-stop shop for all the latest TV news, gossip, drama, behind the scenes, exclusive interviews, etc into the lives of popular TV stars
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/rajshri-unveils-new-digital-offering-telly-masala/

TOI, Twitter partner to develop social news hub
The joint social initiative seeks to encourage users to exercise their core right as a citizen of world's largest democracy, India: to remember to vote
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/toi-twitter-partner-to-develop-social-news-hub/

Aim High bags 11 new PR clients
The wins include PropTiger, Yepme and MySmartPrice in the consumer internet and eCommerce space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/aim-high-bags-11-new-pr-clients/

Max ropes in Archana, Shibani to co-host EI IPL
Extraaa Innings T20, the flagship match analysis show of IPL T20 has roped in Archana Vijaya and Shibani Dandekar to co-host the show
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/max-ropes-in-archana-shibani-to-co-host-ei-ipl/

'Who is the idiot', asks 9XM
The music video features 9XM's popular animated characters - Bade and Chote
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/who-is-the-idiot-asks-9xm/

Stories on 14th Mar'14

And now, the Sau Crore ad campaign
Move over, Bollwood. Big Bazaar is going to spend Rs 120 crore around 52 TVCs over 52 weeks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/and-now-the-sau-crore-ad-campaign/

Despite advent of multiple platforms, television still rules
The session on 'Television is Dead - Long Live Television' discussed how content providers can reach out to consumers in a multi-platform world and who will be the ecosystem winners and losers in the future
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ff14-day-2-despite-advent-of-multiple-platforms-television-still-rules/

Need to monetize big in a multi-platform era
The session on ‘Monetization Opportunities in the Multiscreen World’ sought to throw light on how the ecosystem was witnessing an interesting shift in revenue-sharing models and how companies could monetize effectively during these challenging times
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ff14-day-2-need-to-monetize-big-in-a-multi-platform-era/

Traditional or sensationalism - what works more for primetime?
When Arnab Goswami of Times Now became a subject of debate in the session titled 'The Big Fight for Primetime'...
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ff14-day-2-need-to-monetize-big-in-a-multi-platform-era/

Internet - playing catalyst to change
The digital world has managed to play the role of a catalyst in disseminating information to the people at large. more aspects concerning the digital world were discussed in detail at the session 'Internet and Democracy: Interloper or Catalyst?'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ff14-day-2-internet-playing-catalyst-to-change/

Shailesh Kapoor: Elections, Cricket& More: The Year of Male Viewership?
The male viewers are increasingly wielding more power while controlling the remote, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/shailesh-kapoor-elections-cricket-more-the-year-of-male-viewership/

Tista Sen, Malvika Mehra, Tapas Sen & Abhijit Chaudhuri join Prasoon Joshi in first list of Cannes Lions jury
The juries for Titanium and Integrated, Press, Outdoor, Radio and Film Craft categories are announced
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/tista-sen-malvika-mehra-tapas-sen-abhijit-chaudhuri-join-prasoon-joshi-in-first-list-of-cannes-lions-jury/

Stories on 18th Feb '14

CDOspeak | Do less, but effective
In a new series of interviews with Chief Digital Officers, Venke Sharma, the Star India VP and head of digital, on how to optimally employ digital platforms for engagement
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/cdospeak-do-less-but-effective-in-digital/

FICCI Frames turns 15, 2014 edition to focus on how M&E influences social change
The theme of Frames 2014 is "Media and Entertainment: Transforming Lives" highlighting the role of media and entertainment as a vehicle for social change
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ficci-frames-turns-15-2014-edition-to-focus-on-how-me-influences-social-change/

Times Internet launches travel portal HappyTrips.com
HappyTrips promises to explore unknown locations, and currently tracks 200 Indian and 100 international destinations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/times-internet-launches-travel-portal-happytrips-com/

Creativeland wins full-service digital mandate of Mercedes-Benz India
Creativeland Asia was chosen after a round of multi-agency pitch held earlier this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/creativeland-wins-full-service-digital-mandate-of-mercedes-benz-india/

Ad Club ties up with JMC Academy of Australia to conduct workshops
The first JMC-Ad Club workshop will be held on March 11 with the theme 'Entertainment Business Management : Taking Indian creative content onto the world stage'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/creativeland-wins-full-service-digital-mandate-of-mercedes-benz-india/

Stories on 10th Oct '13

Life's looking good for Samsung & LG
Korea's competing chaebols Samsung and LG have found their way to the top in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/lifes-looking-good-for-samsung-lg/

Jaldi 5 with Jasmin Sohrabji: Digital is always a focus for Omnicom Media Group
Jasmin Sohrabji, Chief Executive Officer – South East Asia and India of Omnicom Media Group, on the setting up of PHD, client acquisitions and how digital is huge for Omnicom
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/jaldi-5-with-jasmin-sohrabji-digital-is-always-a-focus-for-omnicom-media-group/

Apollo Tyres appoints Brooklyn Brothers as global creative agency
The tyre major recently set-up a Global Marketing Office in London, which is responsible for global product strategy, marketing communications and product mix management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/apollo-tyres-appoints-brooklyn-brothers-as-global-creative-agency/

With $160 mn fresh funding, Flipkart's $1.5-bn valuation comparable to P&G India, Tata Global Beverages
Online retailer Flipkart.com has mopped up a further $160 million ( Rs 976 crore) from mostly new investors, taking the total in the fifth round to $360 million (Rs 2,196 crore)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/with-160-mn-fresh-funding-flipkarts-1-5-bn-valuation-comparable-to-pg-india-tata-global-beverages/

NewsX appoints Aidem for adsales
NewsX has partnered with Aidem to recalibrate pricing with improved performance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/newsx-appoints-aidem-for-adsales/

Nikhil Chinapa to now burn sun with Live Viacom18, fest in Goa to outwit Percept offering
After parting ways with Percept's Sunburn, Nikhil Chinapa has allied with Live Viacom 18 to bring to Goa in December a five-day electronic dance music festival
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/nikhil-chinapa-to-now-burn-sun-with-live-viacom18-fest-in-goa-to-outwit-percept-offering/

Times Internet partners Ziff Davis to bring IGN & Askmen to India
Times Internet Limited inks partnership with Ziff Davis to launch IGN and Askmen in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/times-internet-partners-ziff-davis-to-bring-ign-askmen-to-india/

Stories on 2nd May '13

Inside the Times 175 years' celebrations
Veteran adman and Exec Prez, BCCL gives a detailed account on The Times of India's 175 years' celebrations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/inside-the-times-175-years-celebrations/

Rishi Khiani's Ant Farm launches Fork Media
Ant Farm has activated India's first premium audience network platform with a bouquet of publishers on board
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ex-times-employees-launch-fork-media/

Debrief: Mirinda:  Needs more madness!
A suggestion for the creative team: Guys, raise the pagalpanti level, make it crazier. Madder the treatment, better would be the brand recall. Now that you've chosen the wacko route, go all out, don't stop at silly, childish pranks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/debrief-mirinda-needs-more-madness/

McDonald's becomes 'Pakka Indian'
Conceptualized by Leo Burnett, the new TVC from McDonald's introduces two new 'Pakka Indian' burgers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/mcdonalds-becomes-pakka-indian/

Times Internet partners AIR for live IPL commentary
Live commentary and match updates will be broadcast on All India Radio (AIR) in English and Hindi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/times-internet-partners-air-for-live-ipl-commentary-2/

Zee Cinema plans to add a punch at primetime with South Indian films
Zee Cinema has launched a two-week-long festival of popular southern blockbusters dubbed in Hindi - 'South Ka Super Punch'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/zee-cinema-plans-to-add-a-punch-at-primetime-with-south-indian-films/

Chat live while watching TV
iCouch, the Android mobile app, has been developed by iDubba
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/chat-live-while-watching-tv/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by KV (Pops) Sridhar: Smartphones herald the new technological world order

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/one-big-idea-by-kv-pops-sridhar-smartphones-herald-the-new-technological-world-order/

Stories on 19th Jun

Wow! Ogilvy Mumbai is Most Effective Agency Office globally as per Effie Index
The agency tops one of various the rankings in the Effectiveness Index of agencies, clients & brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/wow-ogilvy-mumbai-is-most-effective-agency-office-globally/


Vodafone 'Saving Paper' wins Direct Bronze for Ogilvy
While Indian entries drew a blank in PR & Promo & Activation, the iFold ad won a Bronze in Direct
2 in Radio, 8 in Design & 0 in Cyber

India@Cannes: Shortlists announced today: 2 in Radio, 8 in Design & 0 in Cyber
Of the various shortlists announced today, the tally was 2 in Radio, 8 in Design and 0 in Cyber
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-shortlists-announced-today-2-in-radio-8-in-design-0-in-cyber/


DDB Mudra with 10 & Leo Burnett with 8 shortlists raise India's hopes for Press Lions
Over the years, India's winning tally from 2007-2011 in Press Lions read thus: 4, 7, 2, 6, and 4
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-ddb-mudra-with-10-leo-burnett-with-8-shortlists-raise-indias-hopes-for-press-lions/


Creativeland looks to repeat 2011 story in effectiveness
The awards will honour creativity which has shown a measurable and proven impact on a client’s business - creativity that affects consumer behaviour, brand equity, sales, and so on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-creativeland-looks-to-repeat-2011-story-in-effectiveness/


Leo Burnett, Cheil lead race for Media Lions
India managed to line up an unprecedented 130 entries in Media Lions 2012 compared to 103 entries that it had sent last year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-leo-burnett-cheil-lead-race-for-media-lions/


Shortlist tally in Outdoor at its lowest
It is even more disheartening as India has sent fewer entries despite the overall number of entries in the category seeing an 8 per cent rise compared to the previous year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-shortlist-tally-in-outdoor-at-its-lowest/


Zero shortlists in Mobile Lions
India hasn't received a single shortlist nomination having submitted only 5 entries in the category
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/indiacannes-zero-shortlists-in-mobile-lions/


Sudha Natrajan & Raghav Subramanian to launch 'The Media Cafe'
Lintas Initiative Media CEO Sudha Natrajan and COO Raghav Subramanian join hands to launch TMC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/sudha-natrajan-raghav-subramanian-to-launch-the-media-cafe/


Manas Mishra joins Lintas Initiative as President
Manas Mishra will be President of Initiative as CEO Sudha Natarajan moves on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/manas-mishra-joins-as-initiative-as-prez-sudha-natarajan-quits/


Satyan Gajwani is Times Internet CEO as Rishi Khiani moves on
Times Internet Limited has announced that Satyan Gajwani will be its CEO with immediate effect. Rishi Khiani, currently CEO, has stepped down to pursue opportunities outside of the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/satyan-gajwani-is-times-internet-ceo-as-rishi-khiani-moves-on/


Renaissance Hotels launches first global advertising campaign
Marriott International's signature lifestyle brand inspires guests to "live life to discover"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/renaissance-hotels-launches-first-global-advertising-campaign/


Dainik Bhaskar group ties up with Time & HBR
The three media giants have come together to leverage their specific content strengths and collectively provide rich and relevant world class content to the readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/dainik-bhaskar-group-ties-up-with-time-hbr/


Sanika Jahagirdar is Wedding Photog of the Year
She is the first female to win the Title in wedding photography
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/sanika-jahagirdar-is-wedding-photog-of-the-year/


Complete Wellbeing bags Medscape award
Award constituted by MedscapeIndia, India's largest community of doctors and healthcare professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/complete-wellbeing-bags-medscape-award/


The Anchor: Indranil Das Blah on 5 essentials in talent mgmt
To gain the maximum out of the pointers, a proper road map needs to be charted out that will help build the talent's brand persona, says Indranil Das Blah
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-indranil-das-blah-on-5-essentials-in-talent-mgmt/


Debrief: Cadbury Gems: Not really a gem
There's a basic problem with this creative treatment: It's kiddish. Cadbury has failed to replicate the magic they create with their chocolates
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/debrief-cadbury-gems-not-really-a-gem/


Ranjona Banerji: Media double faults in Paes-Bhupathi match
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/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-media-double-faults-in-paes-bhupathi-match/