Stories on 23rd July '13

The YouTube way to fame in filmland
Aspiring directors showcase talent with short films for YouTube made for less that Rs 5k, marketed on social media for around Rs 50k
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/the-youtube-way-to-fame-in-filmland/

Education sector ads lead in 'misleading' ads picked by ASCI
ASCI upholds complaints against 123 of 144 ads in May 2013 with th highest numbers of misleading ads are from the Education Sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/education-sector-ads-lead-in-misleading-ads-picked-by-asci/

Starbucks appoints Manmeet Vohra as Director-Marketing and Category
Tata Starbucks appoints Manmeet Vohra as Director - Marketing and Category as  Sushant Dash takes charge as Global Brand Director of Tata Global Beverages
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/starbucks-appoints-manmeet-vohra-as-director-marketing-and-category/

'Indian Consultancy of the Year 2013' Perfect Relations claims winning entire Star network account when it hasn't
The agency claims it bagged the Star Network account last year when it in fact has only part of the account of the television network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/indian-consultancy-of-the-year-2013-perfect-relations-claims-winning-entire-star-network-account-when-it-hasnt/

Amith Prabhu: The 6 Cs that are the currency of being successful PR professionals
What are the most important attributes that a PR professional must have to succeed? Amith Prabhu lists these
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/amith-prabhu-the-6-cs-that-are-the-currency-of-being-successful-pr-professionals/

Parle Products ropes in Ruskin Bond for digital campaign
Parle G goes digital with author Ruskin Bond as a guest blogger for microsite 'TheFutureGenius.com'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/parle-products-ropes-in-ruskin-bond-for-digital-campaign/

Bloomberg TV gets set for third season of The Pitch
The winner of The Pitch stands to win upto Rs 5 crore as seed money to set up her/his business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/bloomberg-tv-gets-set-for-third-season-of-the-pitch/

It's raining clients for MSLGroup!
JW Marriott Bengaluru, Big Bazaar, Whirlpool, Investors' Clinic and The Institute of Neurosciences - Kolkata have chosen MSLGroup for its PR and social media duties in June and July
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/its-raining-clients-for-mslgroup/

Arvind Sharma re-elected President of AAAI
Arvind Sharma, Chairman & CEO of India Subcontinent, Leo Burnett, was re-elected President of Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the year 2013-2014 at its Annual General Body Meeting held last Friday.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/arvind-sharma-re-elected-president-of-aaai/

Debrief: Tanishq Mia: Very real, very well-executed
Male clients in India don't get their attention swayed by the jewellery a woman wears, that happens with a precariously plunging neckline, writes Anil Thakraney in this review of the new Tanishq TVC
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/debrief-tanishq-mia-very-real-very-well-executed/

Stories on 12th Feb '13

Into the printed world of luxury
A study by Cogito Consulting turns the pages on the glossy world of luxury print advertising
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41437

We are very optimistic about India: Tripti Lochan
Tripti Lochan, CEO, VML Qais stresses on the need for real-time creation of branded content by brands and how regional clients are increasingly demanding India-specific strategies as part of value-added services
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41405

Responsible internet use programme for kids launched
Focus Kids has launched 'Internet for Kids', an initiative aimed at championing the cause of 'Responsible Usage of Internet for Kids'
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41410

Debrief: Gillette: The Protector
The Gillette folks have now decided to inject social service into their communication, and are asking us men to stand up for women, to respect them. I think this is smart thinking
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41408

Ranjona Banerji: Yes, Karan Thapar, TV debates can sink further - and they have!
Ranjona Banerji finds once more that TV news has taken the art of debating to an all-new low
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41435

Click for a Linc
Linc pens launches online selling platform
 http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41411


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Sriram Kilambi
Keeping track of Indian consumers' changing needs
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41406

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Upen Rai
The mother of all utility devices - the mobile
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=41407

Stories on 4th Jan '13

A wishlist of improbables and imponderables for 2013
Ranjona Banerji presents her wishlist for 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/a-wishlist-of-improbables-and-imponderables-for-2013/

What the experts foretell will happen in business
Experts' take on what the next five years mean for Indian business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/what-the-experts-foretell-will-happen-in-business/

Star India launches starsports.com
Introduces video timeline for cricket with innovative video scorecard, and integration with social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/star-india-launches-starsports-com/

Anil Thakraney: Media's New Year resolution: Not to move on
The Delhi tragedy should serve as a major turning point for us in the media. Despite all the good work, one thing we have lacked in so far is doggedness. We must demonstrate it this time
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anil-thakraney-medias-new-year-resolution-not-to-move-on/

Jaldi 5 with Archana Vohra: itimes is philosophically different
Times Internet has launched its interest-based network, itimes.com which is live with over 5000 interests. We spoke to Archana Vohra, Vice President, Times Internet to get more details
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/01/jaldi-5-with-archana-vohra-itimes-is-philosophically-different/

Bloomberg TV to present Autocar India Awards on Jan 9
In all, 22 awards across the two- and four-wheeler segments will be given
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/bloomberg-tv-to-present-autocar-india-awards-on-jan-9/

The Anchor: 6 reasons brands should not ignore cinema advertising
In the scramble for a piece of the small screen, brands need to remember that the big screen gives them advantages that TV cannot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/the-anchor-6-reasons-brands-should-not-ignore-cinema-advertising/

Stories on 20th March

Counting on digital to be M&E's trailblazer
Discussions on digitization (& how it could impact the sector) dominated the three-day FICCI-Frames 2012 last week
http://www.mxmindia.com/wp-content/themes/mxm/scripts/timthumb.php?src=wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ficci-day2-012.jpg&a=t&w=318&h=151&&zc=0&q=75

@FF12: Day 1: Digital attracts ‘desirable’ status on Day 1
There was no beating about the bush as digitization dominated the discussion on Day 1 @ Ficci-Frames 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ficci-frames-2012-digital-attracts-desirable-status-on-opening-day/

@FF12: Day 2: Seamless blending with traditional mediums - a big want!
On Day 2 of FICCI Frames 2012, delegates felt that innovations need to keep pace with technology changes.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ff12-seamless-blending-with-traditional-mediums-a-big-want/

@FF12: Day 3: Industry expects thoughts to lead to pertinent actions
The general feedback from delegates was that Frames 2012 had pertinent topics discussed.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ff12-industry-expects-thoughts-to-lead-to-pertinent-actions/

@FF12 Takeaways: Digitization rules the roost @FICCI Frames 2012
MxM India caught up with delegates @FICCI Frames 2012 to know their respective takeaways from the three day convention
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ff12-digitization-rules-the-roost-ficci-frames-2012/

We are a silent partner in DNA: Girish Agarwal (on Video)
Girish Agarwal, Director, Dainik Bhaskar Group spoke to MxM about the readership wars and the perceived threat of Internet
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ff12-we-are-a-silent-partner-in-dna-girish-agarwal/

Denizen explores social media to create buzz
Denizen, the youth brand from Levi Strauss & Co, has been using social media effectively to connect with its consumers, the most recent example of this being its ‘We are Explorers’ initiative.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/denizen-explores-social-media-to-create-buzz/

Sriram Kilambi quits Radio Mirchi, GG Jayanta is new national marketing head
Sriram Kilambi has put in his papers as National Marketing Head and is presently serving his notice period at Radio Mirchi. GG Jayanta, business head of Andhra Pradesh and Regional Marketing Head- South, Radio Mirchi will be the new National Marketing Head.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/sriram-kilambi-quits-radio-mirchi-gg-jayanta-to-replace-him/

Rakesh Gopal joins Mogae Media from India Today group
Rakesh Gopal, who was with the India Today group, last with Mail Today, as Head - Impact for Delhi, East and South India for 3½ yrs, has joined Mogae Media as senior vice-president.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/rakesh-gopal-joins-mogae-media-from-india-today-group/

LinkedIn announces B2B Connect for Ind marketers
LinkedIn has announced a marquee event to define the opportunity for B2B brands in the digital age.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/linkedin-announces-first-ever-b2b-connect-for-indian-marketers/

Sony Max hits a chauka with IPL mauka
Sony Max has unveiled a new marketing campaign for IPL season 5. The theme 'Aisa Mauka Aur Kahan Milega' uses various relations, making the case that IPL brings people together.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/sony-max-hits-a-chauka-with-ipl-mauka/

Face the 'Moments of Truth' with Mindshare-Brand Equity Compass 2012
Media services agency Mindshare in partnership with Brand Equity is organizing Compass 2012, a day-long marketing summit in Mumbai on March 27.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/face-the-moments-of-truth-with-mindshare-brand-equity-compass-2012/


Ipsos Marketing reorganizes globally, sets up four practices
As part of the combination between Ipsos and Synovate, Ipsos has reorganised its Ipsos Marketing specialisation - the largest of Ipsos’ global business lines, representing nearly half of Ipsos’ total revenues in 2011.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/ipsos-marketing-reorganizes-globally-sets-up-four-practices/

12 'must-do's when engaging a celeb for your brand
So many things to get right - the face, the space, and the place(ment). Anujita Jain makes a list.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/the-anchor-12-points-to-remember-when-getting-a-celeb-to-endorse-your-brand/

Debrief: Mid Day: Maximum City. Minimum TVC
I find this commercial pretty worrying. This creative suggests to me that Mid Day doesn’t really understand Mumbai. That they have a superficial view of this great city. And that’s much more disappointing than one sad ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/debrief-mid-day-maximum-city-minimum-tvc/

[MJR - Noosemakers] Will typists and babblers leave Sachin alone?
Ranjona Banerji isn't surprised on how those who damned the master blaster not long ago are now singing praises.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/03/mjr-noosemakers-will-typists-and-babblers-leave-sachin-alone/