Stories on 12th Dec 14

Global brands change partners for more reach in India
A host of luxe brands are revisiting their India businesses by tweaking one of the most important factors - the local partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/global-brands-change-partners-for-more-reach-in-india/

Shailesh Kapoor: DDLJ: A Thousand Weeks, A Million Memories
If any Indian filmmaker, however big a stalwart, wants to make the greatest love story of Indian cinema, he would know his benchmark is set incredibly high, writes Shailesh Kapoor. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/shailesh-kapoor-ddlj-a-thousand-weeks-a-million-memories/

YouTube launches buffer-free offline video service
The new offline feature lets people watch videos for short periods of low connectivity or no internet connection. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/youtube-launches-buffer-free-offline-video-service/

RBNL unveils dedicated divisions for trade & account planning
It will be led by Sunil Kumaran, Network Strategy and Services Head - Reliance Broadcast Network. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/rbnl-unveils-dedicated-divisions-for-trade-account-planning/

ZEEL appoints Anjana Kshetry as Head - Brand Solutions, Zee Digital
Anjana will be working in close coordination with the India Web Portal, Ditto TV and Zee Digital teams. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=69875

Adlabs Imagica unveils third campaign promoting the popular theme park
The campaign conveys the stories of people from all walks of life who visit the magical world of Imagica. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=69872

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week 49
Presenting TAM data for Week 49 (November 30 to Dec 6, 2014) for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-49/

Stories on 15th Apr'13

Scam and scandal in the family
Has the advertising industry become so blase that scams no longer have the power to shock? MxMIndia cuts to the chase
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/scam-and-scandal-in-the-family/

Viacom18 brings Ajit Andhare to head its motion pictures biz
Mr Andhare replaces Vikram Malhotra, who put in his papers, some time back, to pursue his entrepreneurial interests
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/viacom18-brings-ajit-andhare-to-head-its-motion-pictures-biz/

Digitization Phase 2: TRAI releases draft tariff orders
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released draft tariff orders prescribing a standard tariff package for Set Top Boxes, seeking comments of the stakeholders
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/digitization-phase-2-trai-releases-draft-tariff-orders/


Grey India bags creative duties for multiple brands of RBNL
While the agency's Delhi office will handle the account of 92.7 BIG FM, BIG Magic (UP, MP, Bihar and Jharkhand) and Spark Punjabi, Grey Mumbai will look after Big CBS Prime, Big CBS Love and Big RTL Thrill
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/grey-india-bags-creative-duties-for-multiple-brands-of-rbnl/

Rooted in the region worked for Big Magic: Sunil Kumaran
Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, Regional Channels at RBNL on the story so far for Big Magic, as it celebrates its second anniversary
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/rooted-in-the-region-worked-for-big-magic-sunil-kumaran/

Mitrajit Bhattacharya's priceless tales of crazy things
The Chitralekha Publisher and President writes a book on his varied experiences from his travels in 'Life Money Can't Buy'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/mitrajit-bhattacharyas-priceless-tales-of-crazy-things/

Shailesh Kapoor: Weekend For Everyone, Weak-End For Television?
Even as original content struggles, genres led by secondary content, such as Hindi movies, continue to flourish on the weekend. However, even here, the weekend to weekday ratio of viewership is not as high as it used to be a decade ago, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/shailesh-kapoor-weekend-for-everyone-weak-end-for-television/

AdStrat: Titan: Keeping tags on time
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/adstrat-titan-keeping-tags-on-time/

Anil Thakraney: The Feku/Pappu tamasha
The people who will actually queue up to cast their votes will, as usual, come from the lower or very lower classes. They have no interest in the social media chatter, they give a damn about who tweeted what
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/anil-thakraney-the-fekupappu-tamasha/

Heineken leverages UEFA Champions League to build connect with consumers
The brand has introduced 'Road to the Final' Ad and Promotion, inviting football fans to win themselves a seat at the UEFA Champions League Final
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/heineken-leverages-uefa-champions-league-to-build-connect-with-consumers/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Paritosh Joshi: We ignore the Leveson Inquiry at our own peril
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/one-big-idea-by-paritosh-joshi-we-ignore-the-leveson-inquiry-at-our-own-peril/

ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Jaisurya Das: Genuine need for quality counselling and mentoring

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/04/one-big-idea-by-jaisurya-das-genuine-need-for-quality-counselling-and-mentoring/

Stories on 8th Jan '13

Big to small screen: Who benefits the most?
Long before a film hits releases, its producers strike lucrative deals with TV channels. But what really happens after a film is sold to a channel?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/big-screen-to-small-screen-who-benefits-the-most/

Nakul Chopra to lead Goafest organising committee
Nakul Chopra, CEO - South Asia, Publicis who was part of the 11-member core committee team in 2012, will take over as chairman of the organising committee for Goafest 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/nakul-chopra-to-lead-goafest-organising-committee/

Meanwhile @ Rediff: Sam Ahmed in, D Rajappa out
Rediffusion Y&R has announced the entry of Sam Ahmed as Vice Chair and CCO as President and long-standing Rediff hand D Rajappa has called it quits
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/meanwhile-rediff-sam-ahmed-in-d-rajappa-out/

IPL 2013 to be simulcast on Max and Sony Six
India's biggest cricketing spectacle will entertain TV viewers fans with both SD and HD feeds
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ipl-2013-to-be-simulcast-on-max-and-sony-six/

Ormax Media announces Front Page 2012 yearender
Front Page 2012 is Ormax Media’s yearend media and entertainment review... as exclusive media partner, MxMIndia will carry nuggets from report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ormax-media-announces-front-page-2012-yearender/

Olive Crown awards call for entries from across Asia
In its third year, the Olive Crown Awards from the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) is inviting entries from across Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/olive-crown-awards-call-for-entries-from-across-asia/

Shut down by fire, Radio City takes it online
The FM station did not wait for on-air services to resume, but took its programming on the internet, in a move that may well boost web radio overall
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/shut-down-by-fire-radio-city-takes-it-online/

Debrief: Havells Wires: Creative spark missing
Havells, which usually does funny or caring ads, has decided to jump onto the public service bandwagon for their new wires commercial. And they have failed to generate any electricity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/debrief-havells-wires-creative-spark-missing/

Ranjona Banerji: Disappointing Prasoon Joshi
After reading out emotional and meaningful poems at protest venues after the Delhi gangrape, Prasoon Joshi was on ‘Storyboard’ saying advertisers are marketers after all and we just try to sell products
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/ranjona-banerji-disappointing-prasoon-joshi/

Anchor | One Big Idea by Punit Goenka: Narrow casting is the way forward
The immense paradigm shift observed in the entertainment consumption patterns indicates the evolution of a fresh ecosystem.


http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-punit-goenka-narrowcasting-is-the-way-forward/

Anchor | One Big Idea by Arvind Sharma: Turning a story into two-way communication
Television dominance led to the creation of the term ‘brand story’ because that is what TV does best – tell stories. A story by its nature is a one-way communication.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/anchor-one-big-idea-by-arvind-sharma-turning-a-story-into-two-way-communication/

Milestone Brandcom creates OOH adventure for Aamby Valley City
Aamby Valley City has launched a nine-week-long sky diving event, and Milestone Brandcom has taken the thrill onto the out-of-home medium with some disruptive executions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/milestone-brandcom-creates-ooh-adventure-for-aamby-valley-city/

UP men Thrilled by Big RTL's action channel
BIG RTL Thrill, the action entertainment channel targeted at male audiences with the tagline Action Ka Baap, has opened to a phenomenal response among male audiences in Uttar Pradesh as it opened at 11.59 GRPs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/up-men-thrilled-by-big-rtls-action-channel/

92.7 Big FM announces Big Tamil Entertainment Awards
Singing star Dhanush is to be the face of the awards, which will introduce new categories such as Best Promoted Movie, Best Entertaining YouTube Video and Best Entertaining Movie Trailer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/92-7-big-fm-announces-big-tamil-entertainment-awards/

Conclave to answer marketers' questions about kids
EduMedia India is organizing a Decoding Kids Conclave, an event that aims to answer some of the biggest 'why's related to children, and how to go about effectively and responsibly engaging with them
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/conclave-to-answer-marketers-questions-about-kids/

Corporate responsibility to drive future growth at Avian Media
Avian Media has launched its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability practice, in another step to establish itself as a full service communications agency and strengthen its existing portfolio of services
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/01/corporate-responsibility-to-drive-future-growth-at-avian-media/

Stories on 29th Oct '12

MxM Mondays: Can regional dailies withstand the pressure from national biggies?
Do regional papers have it in them to face the competition and clout of national newspapers? MxM Mondays speaks to a cross-section of industry persons
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34067

MIB contests TSM-MxMIndia study on extent of digitization in 4 metros. TSM & MxM stand by data
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting contests Television Street Maps-MxMIndia study on extent of digitization in 4 metros
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34468

Manish Tewari is new I&B minister
The new I&B minister will need to take some quick decisions on digitization as predecessor Ambika Soni leaves ministry days before the Indian broadcast sector's most critical and gamechanging action since a long time
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34470

Jaldi 5 with Sunil Kumaran: UP has much affinity to action content
Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, Language TV at Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd on why the decision to launch BIG RTL Thrill in Uttar Pradesh
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34464

BIG RTL Thrill to launch on Nov 5
Action entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd and RTL Group jv to launch in UP next week and phase-wise in other markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34466

Reviewing The Reviews: Chakravyuh
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases… in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34445

New category of advertising for PSUs in Dainik Bhaskar awards
The Dainik Bhaskar Group has announced the start of the nomination process for the India Pride Awards 2012. This year will see introduction of another category, ‘Best Media Agency - PSU’.
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34456

AdStrat: Tata Manza - a class apart
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia will bring you the brief and the strat as given by the client and whatever else that went into creating a winning ad
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34452

The Anchor: 5 contrasts between independent agencies now and then
A look at how agencies worked in the days when some of today’s advertising stars may still have been in diapers. Tongue-in-cheek (but no less candid for that)
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34454

Anil Thakraney: Dirty corporate politics
Popular belief is that some amount of politics is an inevitable fact of life. Everyone wants to get ahead fast, everyone wants to retain control, so messing with another group/individual becomes par for the course
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34450

Signposts... October 29
Our daily feature 'Signposts' which as the name suggests will carry an assorted range of, ah, well, signposts
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=34472