Stories on 3rd Apr '14

What makes the Pencil so Pure?
With global judging standards set to be replicated at the Kyoorius Awards, a look at what it took to decide on this year's most coveted awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/what-makes-the-pencil-so-pure/

BCCL wins INMA Global Innovation Awards
Bennett, Coleman and Co Ltd was among the four regional winners in the International News Media Association (INMA) Global Innovation Awards for 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/bccl-wins-inma-global-innovation-awards/

Goafest unveils first list of speakers
The Goafest Organizing Committee has released the first list of speakers for Goafest 2014 Knowledge Seminar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/goafest-unveils-first-list-of-speakers/

MSL Group enhances Events & Experiential service offerings
The refreshed service would enable MSLGROUP to offer seamlessly integrated campaigns across multiple channels for marketing and communications programmes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/msl-group-enhances-events-experiential-service-offerings/

Publicis bags Ambuja Cement creative mandate
Ambuja Cement has entrusted the creative duties for brand Ambuja to Publicis
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/publicis-bags-ambuja-cement-creative-mandate/

Flying Machine gets Arjun Kapoor to endorse brand
A print and television campaign is being launched featuring Arjun Kapoor showcasing the new Spring Summer'14 collection
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/flying-machine-gets-arjun-kapoor-to-endorse-brand/

NewsX gets Vir Sanghvi to host 'Mandate with Destiny'
NewsX has announced another addition to the content line-up with 'Mandate with Destiny'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/newsx-gets-vir-sanghvi-to-host-mandate-with-destiny/

SITI eclipses 4 million subscriber mark
SITI Cable Network Ltd has achieved the landmark of 4 million digital customers as on 31stMarch 2014

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/siti-eclipses-4-million-subscriber-mark/

Stories on 19th July '13

No method in this TAMasha!
Broadcast stakeholders need to bury differences and bring back the ads as it's a loss for everyone
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51692

Understanding the idea of Power
Power is important to get things done, says Jeffrey Pfeffer, author of Power: Why Some People Have It - and Others Don't
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51657

Sanjay Behl joins Raymond as CEO - Lifestyle Businesses
After eight years at top positions at Reliance ADAG, Sanjay Behl joins Raymond Ltd as CEO for its lifestyle biz that includes textiles, apparel and retail.
Sanjay Behl joins Raymond as CEO - Lifestyle Businesses

RBNL fills three top slots for sales and C&C
Anirudh Maheshwari,  Shweta Arora and Brijesh Tanna join Reliance Broadcast Network to head key functions with channels
RBNL fills three top slots for sales and C&C

Max Hegerman now MD, Edelman Digital India
The digital media captain joins Edelman after recent stints at Hungama Digital Services, JWT and Tribal DDB
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51646

Shailesh Kapoor: Who stole our Comedies?
The last decade has been shockingly under-served when it comes to comic television in India, rues Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51648

Anil Thakraney: A night at the dance bar
Anil Thakraney remembers the sting he did for Mid-Day on Mumbai's dance bar girls where he danced with them, picked on one girl, showered money on her, and... Well, read on :-)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51637

Nawaz Sharif meets Subhash Chandra, all for relaxing 'regulatory regime'
The Pakistan PM urged for relaxation of laws so that Pakistani channels could be seen effortlessly in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51674

Amagi takes MAA TV network Singapore
Amagi's localization platform enables content opt-out in geographies where TV networks have regulatory restrictions for programming and advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51662

Veena Gidwani, others to conduct PR EDP at Northpoint
Northpoint Centre of Learning has in association with Veena Gidwani Associates announced a programme for business managers titled  'Unleashing the Power of PR to Build Brand Equity'
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51659

MSL's Social Hive wins strategy for Lead India campaign (+Editor's Note on covering events organized by 'competition')
Digital and social media agencies were asked to craft strategy for The Times of India's Lead India campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51634

Comedy Central ties-up with Cocoberry for Threesome
The channel is promoting its new show 'Threesome' through a partnership with frozen yogurt brand Cocoberry

http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=51635

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 30th November

Happy Birthday, Mr Subhash Chandra!
He's the Indian media's Megabaron. As he celebrates his 61st birthday, Zee MD & CEO Punit Goenka writes on his father & Zee Chairman Subhash Chandra.Exclusively for MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/happy-birthday-mr-subhash-chandra/

Sai Kumar to replace Haresh Chawla as Network 18's Group CEO
B Sai Kumar has been appointed Group CEO and on Boards of Viacom 18 and Homeshop 18
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/network-18-elevates-sai-kumar-as-group-ceo/

Gouri Dange:The Tower of Babel-Babble
Gouri Dange on how the Dilliwallahs far outshine the Mumbaiwallahs in talkshow lung power
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/gouri-dangethe-tower-of-babel-babble/

Alt Del to conduct writing workshop
This is not something that will transform people from dull writers to sparkling geniuses in three hours, but will make them figure out, stumble on their own methods and ways of dealing with inspiration, says driving force Prathap Suthan.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/alt-del-to-conduct-writing-workshop/

The Anchor: 5 ways to maintain a healthy client-agency relationship
How to cultivate the client - and nourish your business.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-client-agency-relationship/

History being made on Digital platforms
History Channel is now available on Mobile TV across major operators and has drawn a strong positive response in social media.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/history-being-made-on-digital-platforms/

New clients for Madison PR
Madison Public Relations (A Unit of Madison World) has recently signed on many new clients from diverse verticals.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/new-clients-for-madison-pr/

Hard Knocks: The retail FDI tamasha
India is a vast, complicated, multi-layered nation. There is room for every kind of business out here. Co-existence is indeed the soul of this nation.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-the-retail-fdi-tamasha/

Power-packed sessions at HT Leadership Summit
The ninth edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, set to take place on December 2-3 in New Delhi, will see a lineup of big names speaking on the theme of 'Keeping Pace with a Changing World'.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/power-packed-sessions-at-ht-leadership-summit/

Social Media is here to stay: Jonathan Kopp
The growth of Social in India is going to be upward for a considerable period of time, opines Jonathan Kopp of Ketchum Digital.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/social-media-is-here-to-stay-jonathan-kopp/

Karthik Lakshminarayan to leverage his TV experience @ Crest
Madison Media has roped in Karthik Lakshminarayan as COO of Crest to head the AOR of its ITC business.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/karthik-lakshminarayan-coo-crest-to-leverage-his-tv-experience/

Newswatch: Kalpana Sharma on the falling standards in newspapers
Earlier, nothing you wrote could find its way into print without passing through several filters. Much of this still exists but there is an obvious slackening of rigour, says Kalpana Sharma.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/newswatch-lowering-of-standards/

Of course journos suffer for their mistakes!
Ranjona Banerji analyses news on primetime TV, the morning papers, social networks, Twitter... everywhere!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/of-course-journos-suffer-for-their-mistakes/

NCT Data Wk 47 '11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/nct-data-wk-47-11/

GRP Channel shares of HGECs- Wk 48 2011
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/grp-channel-shares-of-hgecs-wk-48-2011/

TAM data Top 10 programmes on HGEC - Wk 48'11
http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tam-data-top-10-programmes-on-hgec-wk-4811/

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/

Stories on 18th November

TV-wallahs eager for digital wave

The government’s push means opportunity for all stakeholders – broadcasters, distribution platforms including cable & DTH companies and MSOs

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/tv-wallahs-eager-for-digital-wave/

Ten years of Big shopping

Big Bazaar completes a decade of service to the aam janta

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/ten-years-of-big-shopping/

New music world under the scanner at Nokia seminar

Nokia Music Connects: Piracy across the globe will fall, says Sandip Biswas.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/new-music-world-under-the-scanner-at-nokia-seminar/

Firstpost.com gets its readers to play chess with the Grandmaster

Network18’s Firstpost.com has launched an online chess championship for its readers. This fortnightly event will see Vishwanathan Anand share some of his real-life chessboard experiences with online participants as a part of ‘Firstpost Battleboard.’

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/firstpost-com-gets-its-readers-to-play-chess-with-the-grandmaster/

MxMIndia-partnered ‘Paid News’ seminar today

MxMIndia partners ‘Paid News’ event to be held on November 18 in Mumbai with a film screening followed by a panel discussion.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/mxmindia-partnered-%E2%80%98paid-news%E2%80%99-seminar-today/

Yummy launch event for BBC Good Food

A celebration of fine food, appropriate for the magazine’s content mix, has been planned for the November 19 event in New Delhi.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/yummy-launch-event-for-bbc-good-food/

Proximity India hires Punit Singh to lead Digital Technology

Punit Singh joins Proximity as AVP, Digital Technology. He will report to Ranjeev Vij VP, Head – Proximity India.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/proximity-india-hires-punit-singh-to-lead-digital-technology/

Obdurate Katju sparks walkout by INS members in Press Council meet

Walkout in Press Council meet as Chairman Katju refuses to withdraw remarks.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/obdurate-katju-sparks-ins-walkout/

Benetton's shock treatment works, say creatives

Benetton tried to spread an anti-hate message with its campaign showing public figures, including the Pope, locking lips. Unfortunately it backfired and drew the Vatican’s anger instead. What does the industry have to say about the fiasco?

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/benetton-%E2%80%93-the-kiss-that-didn%E2%80%99t-work/

The Anchor: 7 pieces of jargon creative types love

Words, phrases, acronyms and scenarios that the creative department knows only too well. And probably wouldn’t want to do without.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/the-anchor-7-pieces-of-jargon-creative-types-love/

Hard Knocks: Exposing the big daddies of corruption

If we really want to make a difference, we need to go after the big fish. Exposing the big daddies of corruption will make the real difference, as the 2G scandal has shown.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-exposing-the-big-daddies-of-corruption/

Zee pumps in $250mn for wellness content

Earmarked for Development, Production, Co-Production and Acquisition of High Quality, Multimedia Health and Wellness Programming

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/zee-pumps-in-250mn-for-wellness-content/

Elvis Sequeira quits Cheil

Elvis Sequeira, the NCD of Cheil Worldwide Southwest Asia, has left.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/elvis-sequeira-quits-cheil/

Speed up review process, ASCI told

ASCI gets pat on the back, but ministers have also urged it to speed up review and compliance processes in advertising content.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/speed-up-review-process-asci-told/