Stories on 10th Nov 14

Up, Close & Personal with Abhijit 'Kinu' Avasthi
As he quits Ogilvy India as NCD, he talks to us about his journey thus far, not calling Piyush by name and his relationship with Rajiv Rao
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/up-close-personal-with-abhijit-kinu-avasthi/

Flipkart set to raise $1.5 billion in another round of mega fund-raising
India's largest online retailer, Flipkart, could begin another round of mega fund-raising as it expands its product range catering to a widening base of customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/flipkart-set-to-raise-1-5-billion-in-another-round-of-mega-fund-raising/

Sanchit Sanga promoted to Head of Digital Services, APAC at Mindshare
Sanchit takes on the role after two years as Digital leader for South Asia & South East Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sanchit-sanga-promoted-to-head-of-digital-services-apac-at-mindshare/

Stratagem Media announces 2-day training for ad sales and media/mktng pros
A quick chat with Stratagem Media founder and director Sundeep Nagpal on the fifth edition of the Media Rhythm training programme scheduled for November 28 and 29 in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/stratagem-media-announces-2-day-training-for-ad-sales-and-mediamktng-pros/

Facebook scales up missed call ad biz with VivaConnect
To scale-up its reach over mobile devices Facebook has partnered with VivaConnect for its missed call platform
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/facebook-partners-with-vivaconnect-to-scale-up-missed-call-ad-unit-business/

GroupM's Grand Diwali Mela draws huge response
The number of visits on the virtual mela as well as time spent surpasses any offline brand activation initiative organised during the festival in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/groupms-grand-diwali-mela-draws-huge-response/

Amith Prabhu: Media relationships will get increasingly complex in a cluttered world
As media relations gets trickier each day a system needs to be in place for the way journalists and PR professions interact with each other, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/amith-prabhu-media-relationships-will-get-increasingly-complex-in-a-cluttered-world/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Women - Neville Taraporewalla and Sanjay Thapar
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Prathap Suthan and Gautam Talwar and Kavita Kailas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-women-neville-taraporewalla-and-sanjay-thapar/

Sonal Khanduja joins Times TV as VP - Programming, Eng Ent Cluster
Based in Mumbai, she will lead the Content Team and will report directly to the Cluster Head, Vivek Srivastava
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/sonal-khanduja-joins-times-tv-as-vp-programming-eng-ent-cluster/

Zivame.com to host its first Hackathon
Candidates can either participate individually or as a two-member team

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zivame-com-to-host-its-first-hackathon/

Stories on 1st Oct '12

What makes Zee such a force to reckon with
Pradyuman Maheshwari critiques the Zee journey over the last 20 years and a quick chat with Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/what-makes-zee-such-a-force-to-reckon-with/

Jaldi 5 with Ashok Kurien: Zee changed the Indian consumer forever!
Zee moved fast and was always the first, says Ashok Kurien who backed Subhash Chandra's dream to set up Zee and continues to be on ZEEL's Board of Directors
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/jaldi-5-with-ashok-kurien-zee-changed-the-indian-consumer-forever/

From 'Okara Dukaan' to Zee... the complete story
The official chronicles of how 'Okara Dukaan' in Punjab (now in Pakistan) led to the setting up of the Essel group and finally Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/from-okara-dukaan-to-zee-the-complete-story/

Uday Shankar: 'Zee is a treasured peer'
The success of Zee is a testimony to the remarkable vision and entrepreneurship of Subhash Chandra, says Uday Shankar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/uday-shankar-zee-is-a-treasured-peer/

Zee@20 | Rajdeep Sardesai: In 1992, no one believed a 24-hr channel was possible
Rajdeep Sardesai looks back to when Zee first made waves, his Page 1 story on the channel in The Times of India and the scepticism that greeted the news of the 24-hour channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/zee20-rajdeep-sardesai-in-1992-no-one-believed-a-24-hr-channel-was-possible/

Zee@20: At the helm of the vision
As India's first satellite television channel turns 20 on Oct 2, MxMIndia spoke to former honchos about their experiences with Zee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/zee20-at-the-helm-of-the-vision/

Zee@20 | Sundeep Nagpal: What a score!!!
Stratagem Media founder-director Sundeep Nagpal recalls working on a pitch for Subhash Chandra and Ashok Kurien to Star TV for a tie-up and is happy to see the Zee bandwagon rolling on after 20 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/zee20-sundeep-nagpal-what-a-score/

Zee@20: Producers raise a toast to team spirit
As India's first satellite television channel turns 20 on Oct 2, MxMIndia spoke to some of the current producers about their association with the channel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/zee20-producers-raise-a-toast-to-team-spirit/

MxM Buzzer # 11 | Quiz on 20 years of Zee
Presenting the 11th edition of MxM Buzzer where the focus is on 20 years of Zee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/mxm-buzzer-11-quiz-on-20-years-of-zee/

Spectrum fee waived for community radio
The Ministry of Communications & IT has decided to waive the spectrum fee for Community Radio Services (CRS). This follows requests received from National Advisory Council, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Community Radio Association
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/spectrum-fee-waived-for-community-radio/

The Anchor: 10 all-time favourite 'faces' of Zee TV
A N Chorrea picks the 10 stars that made Zee TV a happening channel over the last two decades
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/the-anchor-10-all-time-favourite-faces-of-zee-tv/

Man Jit Singh is IBF Prez, 3 VPs appointed
Sunil Lulla of Times TV Network, Rajat Sharma of India TV and Punit Goenka of Zee News were appointed as Vice Presidents
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/man-jit-singh-is-ibf-prez-3-vps-appointed/

Honchos win top honours at Forbes India Leadership Awards 2012
Big names in Indian business make it an evening to remember at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2012
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/honchos-win-top-honours-at-forbes-india-leadership-awards-2012/

Alok Agrawal replaces Barun Das as Zee News chief
Zee News Limited (ZNL) has announced that its CEO Barun Das has decided  to move on after a successful 5-year stint, and is being replaced by Alok Agrawal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/alok-agrawal-replaces-barun-das-as-zee-news-chief/

Vizeum bags OML Entertainment's media AOR
Vizeum has announced their appointment as the media AoR for OML Entertainment Pvt Ltd - a music, live events and youth media company in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/vizeum-bags-oml-entertainments-media-aor/

4 national MSOs announce digital cable TV rates
Four National-level Multi System Operators (MSOs), DEN, Digi Cable, Hathway and WWIL, have announced rates for consumer packages for digital cable
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/4-national-msos-announce-digital-cable-tv-rates/

73% digitization target achieved; Ambika Soni meets Delhi CM
The Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi assured the Minister of Information and Broadcasting of the Delhi government's full support for the digitization exercise
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/73-digitization-target-achieved-ambika-soni-meets-delhi-cm/

Star Plus involves viewers in marketing innovation
Soap characters Maanvi and Viraat are set to tie the knot this month, and viewers stand a chance to participate
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/star-plus-involves-viewers-in-marketing-innovation/

Bhaskar Das retires from BCCL
{on MxM on Friday} After having begun the journey with BCCL in 1980 as Management Trainee, Bhaskar Das retires as President and Principal Secretary to the Managing Director


Anil Thakraney: Bigg Boss ka Bigg Gamble
Entertainment television in India is escapist, much like Bollywood films, therefore over-the-top masala is very important. And what's a desi reality show minus some known names?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/anil-thakraney-bigg-boss-ka-bigg-gamble/

Ranjona Banerji: Conjecture and conjuring on cricket
Ranjona Banerji tracks the world of news on television, the newspapers, the internet and the social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/10/ranjona-banerji-conjecture-and-conjuring-on-cricket/

Stories on 6th December

Mid-Day shuts Delhi & Bengaluru editions, to focus on Mumbai
Jagran Prakashan chose closure of non-performing centres to up spends on its flagship edition
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/mid-day-shuts-delhi-bluru-editions-to-focus-on-mumbai/

Magnaglobal predicts 15% ad growth in India
Magnaglobal Media Owners Advertising Revenue Forecast to grow 15 per cent in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/magnaglobal-predicts-15-ad-growth-in-india/

The Anchor: Lara Balsara's 5 reasons media agencies should attract talent from outside
The advantages of thinking outside the media box.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/the-anchor-lara-balsaras-5-reasons-media-agencies-should-attract-talent-from-outside/

Move to promote South Indian film industry globally
IIFA puts the spotlight on the South Indian film industry to make itself heard and seen on a wider stage.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/move-to-promote-south-indian-film-industry-globally/

Nature Valley ties up with Aircel Chennai Open
Snack bar manufacturer Nature Valley has announced that it has come on board as the official “Healthy Snack Partner” for the Aircel Chennai Open 2012. The 17th edition of India’s only and south Asia’s leading ATP World Tour event will be held from January 2 to 8, 2012.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/nature-valley-ties-up-with-aircel-chennai-open/

Debrief: Rusky business
The humour is weak and the novelty value of a rusk biscuit, the 'crunchy and juicy' promise, gets lost somewhere in, well, outer space.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/debrief-rusky-business/

ET summit to focus on solutions for poor
The theme of the third edition of the ET Financial Inclusion Summit, being held on December 7, is 'Customer-Centric Finance: Steps toward Sustainable Solutions for the Poor'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/et-summit-to-focus-on-solutions-for-poor/

RAMcheck: Media agencies on new FM listenership numbers
Is FM radio losing out? Media agencies have their say.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/ramcheck-media-agencies-on-fm-listenership/

UTV Movies India to launch in UK
UTV Movies India, premiering on the Sky platform, launches on December 12 in the UK.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/utv-movies-india-to-launch-in-uk/

Citing profitability, Mid-Day bids 'ta ta' to Delhi & Bengaluru editions; to concentrate on Mumbai
Mid-Day is shutting its Bengaluru and Delhi editions with effect from December 6
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/mid-day-bids-ta-ta-to-delhi-and-bengaluru-editions-to-concentrate-on-mumbai/

NCT Data Wk 48 '11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/nct-data-wk-48-11/

Mid-Day Delhi & Bengaluru closure a shame
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji finds there's confusion everywhere... in the papers and the news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/12/mid-day-del-blr-closure-a-shame/

Stories on 23rd November

JWT restructures to bring in 3 NCDs

There's plenty happening at the JWT office as the agency restructures to bring in three NCDs. Also, a quick interview with Bobby Pawar

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/jwt-restructures-to-bring-in-3-ncds/

Subhash Chandra gets Emmy Directorate Award

Subhash Chandra, founder of Zee Group, has received the 2011 International Emmy Directorate Award. Mr Chandra made history by becoming the first ever Directorate Award recipient from India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/subhash-chandra-gets-emmy-directorate-award/

Viacom18 leads in accolades at PromaxBDA Asia

Viacom18 entries led the tally at the PromaxBDA Asia held on Tuesday, followed by Star, MSM, Zee, UTV, Turner, MCCS and the BBC.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/viacom18-leads-in-accolades-at-promaxbda-asia/

Industry veterans to train @ Stratagem Media's Media Rhythm 4

MXM India is the web partner for Stratagem’s fourth Media RHYTHM training event, to be held on December 2 and 3 in Mumbai.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/stratagem-media-to-host-media-rhythm-4/

The Anchor: 8 key aspects of Phase III that radio companies need to address

Licenses, bidding, alliances… the world of radio is complex – and remember, there is going to be a phase 4 one day. E&Y Associate Director Ashish Pherwani on Phase III must-dos

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-8-key-aspects-of-phase-iii-that-radio-companies-need-to-address/

Gouri Dange: The Media Menu Card

Naming no Names, the mid-week column where novelist, columnist and counsellor Gouri Dange presents her tongue-in-cheek view of our world.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/naming-no-names-the-media-menu-card/

Hard Knocks: Heavy price for a goof-up

While the good thing that could come out of this incident is that the media will hopefully be more careful in the future, there is no denying that the rather harsh punitive action against Times Now has alarmed all of us in the media.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-heavy-price-for-a-goof-up/

Sabeer 'Hotmail' Bhatia's launches JaxtrSMS. Offers free SMS, NEware

Hotmail’s original founder Sabeer Bhatia and Yogesh Patel have announced the launch of JaxtrSMS, a cross-platform, open texting application that would enable users to send SMS to anyone in the world for free.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/jaxtrsms-offers-free-sms-nywhere/