Stories on 5th Oct '16

Delighted to be stepping into large shoes...

... says IAA India President Neeraj Roy on taking charge from the hyperactive Srinivasan Swamy who conducted 112 actvities in 4 years. Read more

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Sanjeev Kotnala: Do you have a combat strategy for a completely naked market?

Marketers today are like the king with no clothes as the brand no longer can hide behind the fig-leaf of campaigns and survive on after-sales service, writes Sanjeev Kotnala. Read more

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L'Oreal India appoints Shalini Raghavan as CMO, Consumer Products Division

Raghavan will be responsible for driving overall marketing capability and strengthening digital initiatives. Read more

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DDB MudraMax bags media duties of Bausch and Lomb India

DDB MudraMax will be partnering with Bausch & Lomb for its ATL media planning and strategy requirements.Read more

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Shortlists announced for APAC edition of MMA Smarties Awards

Mindshare India leads with 23 nominations in total, while Mindshare Indonesia and PHD India follow closely behind with 7 and 5 nominations on the list respectively. Read more

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Kantar Public announces leadership of its Development Practice

The development practice brings together robust social science approaches and commercial private sector research models where appropriate. Read more

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Holiday Inn Express reaches out to smart travellers in latest campaign

The campaign focuses on showcasing hallmarks of the brand and brings to life how the brand delivers all the basics done brilliantly. Read more

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Rage Communications to handle digital mandate for Brand Vitbits

Rage Communications has been mandated with creating the entire online marketing ecosystem for VitBits!. Read more

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Liqvd Asia bags digital duties of Stylam Industries

This was won after a multi-agency pitch. Read more

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Panasonic leans on 'Perfectly Brilliant' proposition for LED campaign

TVC features hi-tech range of Panasonic LED lights to give you just the right light without the blinding glare.Read more

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Laqshya executes outdoor promotion for IT dept

The Income Tax Department called for a creative pitch from empanelled 17 creative agencies to reach out to masses using outdoor advertisement. Read more

Stories on 16th Dec '15

5 trends to watch in Telecom in 2016: PwC
Given the way mobiles and the internet are going to shape the way A&M will go, we present PwC's trends report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/5-trends-to-watch-in-telecom-in-2016-pwc/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Can You Blame Corporates To Equate Pregnancy With Unproductiveness?
When the recent Myntra ad was commented upon in a positively-inclined diverse set of people in a Whatsapp group that primed itself for being open, transparent and seeking diversity in opinion, all hell broke loose, notes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-can-you-blame-corporates-to-equate-pregnancy-with-unproductiveness/

Senthil Kumar is JWT Chief Creative Officer
He will lead overall creative mandate for J Walter Thompson India, across its six offices in the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/senthil-kumar-is-jwt-chief-creative-officer/

D Shivakumar to Chair MMA India Board
Appointed by the MMA for their leadership and visionary approach to the mobile medium, the MMA India Board is led by Chairman D Shivakumar, Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/d-shivakumar-to-chair-mma-india-board/

Viacom18 adopts 'Daughters of Mother India' documentary
The documentary will air across the entire Viacom18 Network on 27th December to mark the death anniversary of Nirbhaya
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/viacom18-adopts-daughters-of-mother-india-documentary/

IAA Mentorship Webinar Series to be held in Mumbai
Anish Shah, Group President (Strategy) for Mahindra Group in conversation with Charulata Ravi Kumar, CEO, Razorfish

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/iaa-mentorship-webinar-series-to-be-held-in-mumbai/

Stories on 21st Sep '15

Channel, Context, Content & Connect
Highlights of the The Four Cs of Mobile Advertising study published by Omnicom Media Group in and Epinion
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/channel-context-content-connect/

Raj Nayak, mancom take charge at Ad Club
The AAAI and IAA India Presidents welcome the new Ad Club prez and offer support and cooperation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/raj-nayak-mancom-take-charge-at-ad-club/

BARC Data for Week 36 (Sept 5-11, 2015)
Here's BARC data for Week 36 (Sept 5-11, 2015)... for the GECs and more!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/barc-data-for-week-36-sept-5-11-2015%e2%80%8b/

RAM Ratings for Week 36 Aug 30-Sept 5, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 36 of 2015... that's August 30 to September 5, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/ram-ratings-for-week-36-aug-30-sept-5-2015/

Amith Prabhu: What the new PRCAI President ought to do?
An open letter to Nitin Mantra on ten things he can do during the remainder of his term that are innovative and refreshing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/amith-prabhu-what-the-new-prcai-president-ought-to-do/

Miami Ad School Mumbai bags Clio Silver
McCann, DDB Mudra and Miami Ad School Mumbai bagged a total of seven metals at Clio Awards 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/miami-ad-school-mumbai-bags-clio-silver/

Dell unveils #ShareTheJoy campaign for the festive season
This festive season, Dell's television commercial inspires the sentiment of goodness which prevails through festivities, seeing Indians reach out and share the joy of celebration in order to spread the festive cheer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/dell-unveils-sharethejoy-campaign-for-the-festive-season/

Jack in the Box Worldwide bags digital account of TUI India
JITB's mandate includes buying digital media space for the experiential travel company

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/09/jack-in-the-box-worldwide-bags-digital-account-of-tui-india/

Stories on 19th Aug '15

It's Hindustan like never before for HUL
How CEO Sanjeev Mehta is ensuring the FMCG major counters regional competition by reorganising its army of marketers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/its-hindustan-like-never-before-for-hul/

Now, award for 'real advertising' from IAA
The winners will be picked by a high-powered jury chaired by Harish Manwani, chief operating officer of Unilever
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/now-award-for-real-advertising-from-iaa/

Brand consultant Santosh Desai picks up one-third stake in DY Works
The well-known brand consultancy's President - Alpana Parida will continue to lead agency while Future Brands remains majority stakeholder with 60 pc
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/brand-consultant-santosh-desai-picks-up-one-third-stake-in-dy-works/

Lowe Lintas names Shayondeep Pal its Creative head in Delhi
Shayondeep Pal has been part of the creative team in Delhi for more than 6 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/lowe-lintas-names-shayondeep-pal-its-creative-head-in-delhi/

Sanjeev Kotnala: In a country full of rituals, we underplay impact of rituals in brand-building
For some unsaid reasons, Indian brands have stayed away from attempting to create rituals, rues Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/sanjeev-kotnala-in-a-country-full-of-rituals-we-underplay-impact-of-rituals-in-brand-building/

Zoom undertakes high-decibel promotional activity to promote channel
In addition, Zoom also put up over 200 hoardings across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore at prominent, high traffic zones and has activated a print campaign across 37 cities
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/zoom-undertakes-high-decibel-promotional-activity-to-promote-channel/

IAA Silver Jubilee Summit in Kochi announces speaker line-up
The event compares very favourably with Ad Asia in Jaipur & New Delhi, says Pradeep Guha, who was involved in both these mega events

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/08/iaa-silver-jubilee-summit-in-kochi-announces-speaker-line-up/

Stories on 6th May '15

So who did the 'keeda' on BARC with the MIB?
MxMIndia has had a simple, one-line view on this: The government must have no role in audience measurement
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/so-who-did-the-keeda-on-barc-with-the-mib/

Srinivasan Swamy & Ramesh Narayan declared IAA Champions
The IAA Inspire Awards were created to celebrate IAA members who have achieved leadership excellence and contributed their vision, ideas, efforts and services
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/srinivasan-swamy-ramesh-narayan-declared-iaa-champions/

ZETC opts for a vibrant new look
The new look reflects the outlookof the channel tocreate a stronger connect with the youth
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/zetc-opts-for-a-vibrant-new-look/

O&M unveils campaign for NCPA & SOI
The truth is, Western Classical music is enjoyable at every age
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/om-unveils-campaign-for-ncpa-soi/

Kyoorius announces speaker lineup for MELT:2015
MELT 2015 is a 2-day festival of creativity for the advertising, marketing, media, digital and emerging technologies, developed by Kyoorius in partnership with Zee, GroupM and D&AD
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/kyoorius-announces-speaker-lineup-for-melt2015/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Kyoorius: Awarding the Work, not the Organisation or the Individual
Last year, the Kyoorius Awards surprised us with scale and style and it promises to be much bigger this year, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/sanjeev-kotnala-kyoorius-awarding-the-work-not-the-organisation-or-the-individual/

Tie-ups with movie producers and ad agencies can promote Indie talent: Farout Media
The music rights management and talent development company was co-founded by Farhan Akhtar, Anurag Rao and Excel Entertainment

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/05/tie-ups-with-movie-producers-and-ad-agencies-can-promote-indie-talent-farout-media/

Stories on 7th Oct 14

The Big Sale: Hit or Flop?
Backlash on social media even as Flipkart claims of sales of over $100 million in 10 hours
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/the-big-sale-hit-or-flop/

Maxus ESP executes new content campaign for Fiat
Maxus ESP executes an innovative and integrated consumer campaign for FIAT Avventura
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/maxus-esp-executes-new-content-campaign-for-fiat/

Ranjona Banerji: When Evil will not be Seen nor Heard nor Spoken
My little crystal ball tells me this is not going to happen any time soon. For the foreseeable future, India's best-known journalists are going to behave like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's three monkeys, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/ranjona-banerji-when-evil-will-not-be-seen-nor-heard-nor-spoken/

See it all - Zee Studio's new brand new ideology
Undergoes rebranding and emerges with a young, edgy look and a blockbuster movie library
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/see-it-all-zee-studios-new-brand-new-ideology/

Epic gears for a significant India launch
It is the first segmented channel in Indian television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/epic-gears-for-a-significant-india-launch/

dna executes innovative campaigns for clients
In less than 60 days, dna has managed to bag and execute three innovations that has been the talking point for its clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/dna-executes-innovative-campaigns-for-clients/

Raymond ventures into e-tailing with RaymondNext.com
Invests in state-of-the-art warehousing facility to service a single product to a single consumer anywhere in the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/raymond-ventures-into-e-tailing-with-raymondnext-com/

IAA to host 'Let's get real' seminar in Mumbai
The Knowledge Seminar will be held on 9th October, 2014, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/iaa-to-host-lets-get-real-seminar-in-mumbai/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women- Monica Patnaik and Josy Paul
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Monica Patnaik and Josy Paul
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-monica-patnaik-and-josy-paul/

Young Globals Student Competition & Internship Program unveiled
The Young Globals is the only college/portfolio school competition for healthcare advertising that offers students an opportunity to submit their creative work

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/young-globals-student-competition-internship-program-unveiled/

Stories on 19th Feb '14

Apple, Ferrari top world's brand list
Tata is India's #1 brand, and #34 worldwide in the annual Brand Finance Global 500 annual study
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/apple-ferrari-top-worlds-brand-list/

IRS 2013 in abeyance till March 31, 2014. Numbers to be revalidated
The much disputed Indian Readership Survey 2013 has been temporarily suspended. The findings have been put in abeyance till March 31, 2014.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/irs-2013-in-abeyance-till-march-31-2014-numbers-to-be-revalidated/

Goafest to be held from May 29-31. Abbys expanded
Promo-Activation, PR, Broadcaster & Publisher Abby introduced at three-day Goafest 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/goafest-to-be-held-from-may-29-31-abbys-expanded/

Starcom MediaVest Group India is Hanley's King-dom
Mr King will oversee strategic operations, new business and key clients for SMG India and SMG Convonix
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/starcom-mediavest-group-india-is-hanleys-king-dom/

Now, a new Bangla movie songs channel: Music F - Fatafati
Royal Raj Media and Launch Pad launch an all-new 24-hour Bangla music channel, Music F - Fatafati
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/now-a-new-bangla-movie-songs-channel-music-f-fatafati/

Big FM hikes ad rates by 20-30% across markets
The decision is on the back of the 45-station FM radio network’s performance in ratings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/big-fm-hikes-ad-rates-by-20-30-across-markets/

Green Hungama Contest back at IAA Olive Crown Awards
While the contest is open to all, participants must 30 years of age or less as on March 31, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/green-hungama-contest-back-at-iaa-olive-crown-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Nothing's changed in a no news week!
Ranjona Banerji has spent the last few days in Munnar with no internet connectivity and access to news, television and social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-nothings-changed-in-a-no-news-week/

CNN appoints Ravi Agrawal as New Delhi Bureau Chief
CNN gets election-ready with Ravi Agrawal as Bureau Chief, New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/cnn-appoints-ravi-agrawal-as-new-delhi-bureau-chief/

Stories on 4th Feb '14

10 years of being much-liked
Social networking site Facebook celebrates a decade of existence today. A graphical look at its journey and vital stats
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/10-years-of-being-much-liked/

Yeh clients maange more. PR agency honchos say in third edition of MSLGroup's annual report
MSLGroup has released the third edition of its annual PR industry report. Titled 'Public Relations in India: The Impact of the Economic Downturn and the 2014 Outlook'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/yeh-clients-maange-more-pr-agency-honchos-say-in-third-edition-of-mslgroups-annual-report/

Jaldi 5 with Nitin Chaudhry, HT Media: More than just media sponsorship of the Kala Ghoda Festival
A quick Q&A with the Business Head - West of HT Media on the newspaper group’s association with the Kala Gho
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/jaldi-with-nitin-chaudhry-ht-media-more-than-just-media-sponsorship-of-the-kala-ghoda-festival/


Mumbai leg of IAA Retrospect & Prospects with D Shivakumar on Feb 12
The PepsiCo India Chairman and CEO will present a 60-minute review of the highs and lows in media, advertising and marketing in 2013 and a forecast of what will happen in 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/mumbai-leg-of-iaa-retrospect-prospects-with-d-shivakumar-on-feb-12/

SapientNitro is Lycra's global AOR
Invista names SapientNitro global advertising Agency of Record for its Lycra brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/sapientnitro-is-lycras-global-aor/

Helios Media forays on to digital with SanjeevKapoorKhazana
The firm has expanded its services to monetize the YouTube channel - SanjeevKapoorKhazana
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/helios-media-forays-on-to-digital-with-sanjeevkapoorkhazana/

Ranjona Banerji: News media and its political leanings
Since the Indian media does not openly align with political parties or movements, confusion is easy and suspicions even easier, writes Ranjona Banerji

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/02/ranjona-banerji-news-media-and-its-political-leanings/

Stories on 28th Nov '13

Tooning Tarun Tejpal's Toxic Tale
Much has been spoken and written about the Tehelka founder's misdeeds. We reproduce here one of India's foremost editorial cartoonist Hemant Morparia's take in Mumbai Mirror + Jaldi 5 Q and A with Hemant Morparia: The seedy is not necessarily as Sleazy as the Mainstream can be.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/tooning-tarun-tejpals-toxic-tale/

Sony still at #6 among Hindi GECs. Star Plus #1, Colors #2, Zee #3
The TAM data for Week 47 came in today: Star Plus is the #1, Colors #2 and Zee #3. Life OK is #4, Sab at #5 and Sony at #6.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sony-still-at-6-among-hindi-gecs-star-plus-1-colors-2-zee-3/

IAA webinar to host Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer, GroupM at 5 pm today
Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer at GroupM (Global) will speak and address queries in the November edition of the IAA (India chapter) webinar on Thursday, November 28 at 5pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/iaa-webinar-to-host-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-groupm-on-nov-28/

Martin Sorrell to a do a monthly show for CNBC-TV18
The WPP CEO will be a part of a new monthly show titled '30 Minutes with Martin Sorrell' on CNBC-TV18
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/martin-sorrell-to-a-do-a-monthly-show-for-cnbc-tv18/

Gender sensitivity workshop on ad & media frat on Nov 29
Population First and Social Access will host the day-long workshop in Mumbai

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/gender-sensitivity-workshop-on-ad-media-frat-on-nov-29/

Stories on 26th Nov '13

News channels maxed with Mumbai terror attack coverage: TAM data
According to TAM data, the highest genre share of news channels in the period 2001 to 2012 was in 2008 for Mumbai terror attacks coverage
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/news-channel-genre-share-maxed-with-mumbai-terror-attack-coverage-since-2001-tam-data/

IAA webinar to host Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer, GroupM on Nov 28
Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer at GroupM (Global) will speak and address queries in the November edition of the IAA (India chapter) webinar on Thursday, November 28 at 5pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/iaa-webinar-to-host-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-groupm-on-nov-28/

Japanese firms advertise on cartoon shows to convey that its brands stand for high quality
The Japanese government has announced the launch of a new project to aid global promotion of the country's culture, including its anime, video games and cuisine
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/japanese-firms-advertise-on-cartoon-shows-to-convey-that-its-brands-stand-for-high-quality/

Birla Sun Life MF gets Indigo to develop jaanotohmaano.com
Leo Burnett's Indigo Consulting blended latest trends in design and technology for simplified, jargon-free content

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/birla-sun-life-mf-gets-indigo-to-develop-jaanotohmaano-com/

Stories on 17th Apr'13

Time to toughen stand, urges Abby superjury
In a connected world, plagiarism cases can be easily caught. MxMIndia speaks to some of the Creative Abby 'superjury' members who will look into the many complaints lodged
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/time-to-toughen-stand-urge-superjury-members/

Focus advt sets up Worldoo, an online ecosystem for kids
Targeted at 6-12-year-olds and set up from scratch with a development spend of Rs 3 crore, Worldoo promises entertainment and education through an interactive experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/focus-advt-sets-up-worldoo-an-online-ecosystem-for-kids/

IAA launches webinar series, Google's Rajan Anandan to address inaugural session on April 25
The account will be handled by the agency's Mumbai office
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/iaa-launches-webinar-series-rajan-anandan-to-address-inaugural-session-on-april-25/

Web18 elevates Joyson Thomas, Rajan Srinivasan
Web 18 has strengthens its leadership team, appointing CEOs for Moneycontrol.com and Ibnlive.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/web18-elevates-joyson-thomas-rajan-srinivasan/

Ormax launches forecast model for Hindi GEC launch viewership
Media insights firm Ormax Media announced the launch of OWA, India's first scientific launch viewership forecasting model for Hindi GECs. OWA stands for Opening Week Average
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/ormax-launches-owa-forecast-model-for-hindi-gec-launch-viewership/

Nutrela Soya Food launches new campaign
The TVC has been conceptualized by Soho Square Mumbai and produced by Apocalypso. Madison Media is the media agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/nutrela-soya-food-launches-new-campaign/

Anil Thakraney: CCTV footage should be used to kill apathy
What got my anger on the boil, more than the US bombings, is something that happened in our own backyard: Cruel apathy shown by many motorists during the horrible Jaipur road accident, and the resultant tragedy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/anil-thakraney-cctv-footage-should-be-used-to-kill-apathy/

Big CBS expands reach in 1mn+ HSMs
Along with 8 metros, the channel will now be available across 30 million households in Gujarat, Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/big-cbs-expands-reach-in-1mn-hsms/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Deepa Gahlot: Creating Connoisseurs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/one-big-idea-by-deepa-gahlot-creating-connoisseurs/

Stories on 18th Dec '12

Let the (ratings) games re-begin!
The industry awaits the first post-digitization numbers from TAM Media. An MxMIndia report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/let-the-ratings-games-re-begin/

Dentsu wins creative & media mandate respectively for Orangina
Dentsu Communications and Dentsu Media have bagged the creative and media mandates respectively for Suntory Narang's beverage Orangina
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/dentsu-wins-creative-media-mandate-respectively-for-orangina/

Jaldi 5 with Srinivasan K Swamy: IAA awards will recognize successful marketers, agency and media professionals
IAA India chapter President Srinivasan K Swamy on the IAA Leadership Awards will be different from the Impact Person of the Year and the attempts to keep the selection process transparent
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/jaldi-5-with-srinivasan-k-swamy-iaa-awards-will-recognize-successful-marketers-agency-and-media-professionals/

Uday Shankar is new Chairman of FICCI's M&E Committee
Star India CEO Uday Shankar is new Chairman of FICCI's Media and Entertainment Committee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/uday-shankar-is-new-chairman-of-ficcis-me-committee/

Debrief: Tata Docomo: Incomplete stories. Complete ads
I like Tata Docomo's 'incomplete stories' idea. It has the potential to be a long-term campaign, with possibilities of riveting creative work
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-tata-docomo-incomplete-stories-complete-ads/

Ranjona Banerji: TV journos must get info first, blame later
Whether it's a rape or a robbery, the first instinct in India is to jump to whodunit before even figuring out what was done, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-tv-journos-must-get-info-first-blame-later/

The Anchor: 5 errors brands made on social media in 2012
Assumption being, well, assumed to be the mother of all screwups, that's where the stumbling often begins
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-mistakes-brands-made-on-social-media-in-2012/

Times of India launches 'Alive'
The Augmented Reality application was soft launched on December 16 and recorded 250,000 downloads of the app on the first day
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/times-of-india-launches-alive/

Sabyasachi Ghosh joins Delhi Press as Ad Sales Director
His appointment follows the induction of V Natarajan as Vice President- Brand Marketing and Strategy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/sabyasachi-ghosh-joins-delhi-press-as-ad-sales-director/

Star Gold launches on Virgin Media in UK
Star UK has announced the launch of Star Gold on Virgin Media as part of their 'Asian Mela' offering
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/star-gold-launches-on-virgin-media-in-uk/

Aaj Tak awarded CII Design Excellence Award
The Aaj Tak font has been announced the winner of the "Visual Communication award" at the CII Design Excellence Award in New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/aaj-tak-awarded-cii-design-excellence-award/

Stop Not launches new campaign
"Ekdum Bajedar" has been conceived by Meridian Communication

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/stop-not-launches-new-campaign/

Stories on 6th Nov '12

Monetizing Content in a Digital World: E&Y
Excerpts from an Ernst & Young report titled 'Monetizing Your Content In A Digital World’ which focuses on the changing nature of media and entertainment consumption and the impact that these trends are having on the digital strategies of Media & Entertainment companies. And, more importantly, how these companies are (and need to be) tailoring their products and service strategies to meet the increasing consumer demands for content anywhere, anytime and in any form
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/monetizing-content-in-a-digital-world-ey/

Big Magic goes to Australia
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) has announced its foray into Australia with the launch of the Big Magic International television channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/big-magic-goes-to-australia/

Sundar Swamy is President, IAA India chapter
Srinivasan K Swamy, Chairman RK SWAMY BBDO was unanimously elected President of the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) for the year 2012-13
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/sundar-swamy-is-president-iaa-india-chapter/

Nickelodeon launches edutainment toys
Nickelodeon has joined hands with Mexus Education to launch edutainment toys under 'Nick Explore', and the channel will also launch toys under 'Nick Sports' & 'Nick Action' soon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/nickelodeon-launches-edutainment-toys-under-nick-explore/

Jaldi 5 with Mahesh Ranka: The Tendulkar impact is waning
Summary: Indus Sports CEO Mahesh Ranka on the current sports sponsorship scene, Sachin Tendulkar being back in runs and the money in other sports
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-mahesh-ranka-the-sachin-tendulkar-impact-is-waning/

Yamaha takes unique approach to connect
The company has come up with a nine-day campaign to promote its scooter Ray during the festive season
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/yamaha-takes-unique-approach-to-connect/

Ranjona Banerji: Point-and-preen bandwagon...
But what do TV editors-anchors who thunder at the establishment do when errors are made by their own channel, asks Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/ranjona-banerji-point-and-preen-bandwagon/

The Anchor: 5 things to watch out for while launching an app on Windows 8
Windows 8 is here, and Manish Chopra has a rough guide to being a smooth app-erator
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-5-things-to-watch-out-for-while-launching-an-app-on-windows-8/

Debrief: The Hindu: Powerful and entertaining
Superb! Many birds get killed with one single stone. Most importantly, the TVC is highly entertaining, you can watch it again and again and smile and cringe over the pathetic state of the nation
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-the-hindu-powerful-and-entertaining/

Signposts... November 6
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/signposts-november-6/