Stories on 2nd Mar '17

Internet users to cross 450mn by mid-2017: IAMAI-IMRB
There is 60% internet penetration in Urban India while the number for Rural India is only 17% penetration, notes the report
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100291

Jaisurya Das: If I can't wear shorts to office, how different are we from BHU?
Media veteran and MxMIndia Contributing Editor Jaisurya Das responds to career-related (and sometimes personal) questions from readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100254

Total viewership jumps 18% as BARC updates TV universe
Joint industry body BARC India has released its weekly viewership data basis a revised Universe Estimate (UE)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100311

Medulla hires from mainline agencies to "push boundaries" in healthcare
Joining Medulla are three key people from mainline advertising agencies to "push the creative boundaries in healthcare"
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100260

Ajay Chandwani on Montreux Switzerland Festival 2017 jury
The fest is scheduled at the picturesque Lake Geneva in Switzerland on April 20
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100253

Maruti's new engine roars in new ad
The new BoosterJet Engine delivers exceptional power and torque with lower emissions
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100261

Salt Brand Solutions hosts Facebook Live Pitch
The reason Salt chose to do so was because it believes the current processes are rational and flawed
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100258

Lokmat Sur Jyotsna Award is a platform for aspiring singers in India
Awards to recognise exceptionally talented singers and musicians
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100257

My FM celebrates a decade in Chandigarh
Hosted a big music and entertainment festival in the tricity
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100259

Willow TV strengthens portfolio with IPL 2017
Willow previously broadcast the IPL in 2014, at the time setting cricket viewership records in the United States
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100199

Red Label Tea out with another thought-provoking campaign
Tea can't cure Alzheimer's but it can cure loneliness
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100137

Kabir Bedi named brand ambassador for Sightsavers
Since 1966, Sightsavers has worked in their three core areas - Social Inclusion, Inclusive Education and Eye Health
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100136

Ranveer Singh to showcase attributes of Carrera as brand ambassador
Ranveer has been an ideal casting choice for his unique sense of style and attitude that perfectly blends with the brand’s image, notes a communique
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=100129

Stories on 10th Feb '17

The Diminishing Social Impact of Television
With mindless entertainment gaining centrestage, the social significance of television has weakening considerably, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99466

Ranjona Banerji: Our Media, Their Media
In contrast to the US media’s coverage of President Donal Trump, what we get in our news media are anodyne headlines andbland reportage, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99488

BTL Baatein: Shirish Deshpande, Pan India Paryatan Pvt. Ltd... powered by VISCOMM
Your demographic has to be very focused and only then you can select the activity, says Shirish Deshpande Chief Executive Officer of Pan India ParyatanPvt. Ltd in BTL Baatein... powered by VISCOMM
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99467

BBC Worldwide asks Pitchfork to advise on strategic communications
While Pitchfork Partners will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, the execution will be handled by Seven Communications & Beyond
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99473

Hathway launches special content package
Though being offered free for a month starting Feb 9, it will be priced between Rs 15 and 60 per service on a monthly basis
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99470

Safewash ropes in RituBeri for latest campaign on winter wear
Safewash by Wipro Consumer Care has launched its new TVC and digital campaign for fashionable winter wear with #FlauntKarBefikar
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99484

Creative ABBY extended to 15th February
The extension is the last and final call for all participants to showcase their ground breaking work at ABBY 2017
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99485

Cigna TTK's says 'YES' to heath to their consumers in its new brandcampaign
Improving the health, well-being and sense of security of the people we serve is an imperative at Cigna TTK Health Insurance
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99409

Ferrari India appoints Crosshairs Communication for PR
Headquartered in Delhi, Crosshairs Communication specialises in public relations, communications, brand strategy, event management, social media and more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99289

SpiceJet gets a uniform makeover
The new range of uniforms has been introduced to enhance the glamour and style quotient while keeping the youthfulness and the elegance intact
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99285

Varun Dhawan appointed brand ambassador for LUX Cozi
Brand continues to echo it’s connect among the youth fraternity with 'Sunotohapnedilki'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99284

Sherlock Holmes marketing effort creates positive buzz on social platforms
Taking cues from the global campaign, AXN India adapted the international thought 'It's not a game anymore'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=99406