Stories on 24th Dec '15

Top 5 "Gamechangers" on Hindi GECs in 2015
Most new launches failed to get going in the year, many of them wrapping up even before the year ends, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/top-5-gamechangers-on-hindi-gecs-in-2015/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Why is there such a schism between the ethics of journalism taught in schools, and the journalism practised in the real world?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-why-is-there-such-a-schism-between-the-ethics-of-journalism-taught-in-schools-and-the-journalism-practised-in-the-real-world/

Motivator motivates Mohandas to move in as Client Leader
He joins the GroupM agency from Percept Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/motivator-motivates-mohandas-to-move-in-as-client-leader/

DDB Mudra dreams up campaign for SBI home loans
The new ad campaign for SBI targets aspiring young home owners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ddb-mudra-dreams-up-campaign-for-sbi-home-loans/

The agency came first! Chicken major SH Group catches Bang in the Middle for retail venture
Bang in the Middle has already started work on the identity and campaign for the launch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-agency-came-first-chicken-major-sh-group-catches-bang-in-the-middle-for-retail-venture/

Merry Christmas. See you on Monday, Dec 28
Our office is closed tomorrow, December 25, on account of Christmas

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/merry-christmas-see-you-on-monday-dec-28/

Stories on 20th Nov '15

The New Hindi GEC Fad: Supernaturally Yours
What started as an experiment has now gained in size and momentum, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/the-new-hindi-gec-fad-supernaturally-yours/

Ranjona Banerji: These bizarre news media appraisals (and variable pays)
The people who set down appraisal parameters have no idea how a newsroom functions and who does what. Senior editors are all too eager to kowtow to managements who do not trust journalists, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/ranjona-banerji-these-bizarre-news-media-appraisals-and-variable-pays/

E-commerce traffic during Diwali surged 75.5%
Popular items including lifestyle products such as electronics, ethnic and fashion apparel as well as household products that received most visits contributed to the vast majority of total page views
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/e-commerce-traffic-during-diwali-surged-75-5/

Rajesh Sikroria is BBDO President
Sikroria has been part of the core team that has helped shape BBDO India's philosophy of 'Create Acts and not Ads.'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/rajesh-sikroria-is-bbdo-president/

Abraham Thomas joins Radio City 91.1 FM as CEO
In his new role, he will report into Apurva Purohit, who was recently elevated to become President of the Jagran Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/abraham-thomas-joins-radio-city-91-1-fm-as-ceo/

Motivator appoints Maulshree Joshi as NCD
Maulshree would be reporting to Rabe Iyer, MD, Motivator
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/motivator-appoints-maulshree-joshi-as-ncd/

Dentsu creates new campaign for Maruti Suzuki Celerio
The objective is to enhance brand relevance with the younger audience to be able to drive the next phase of growth for Celerio
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/dentsu-creates-new-campaign-for-maruti-suzuki-celerio/

Affle launches mobile advertising Self Serve platform - 'MAAS Xtend'
MAAS Xtend would offer advertisers a simple 5-step process to configure and manage their campaigns
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/affle-launches-mobile-advertising-self-serve-platform-maas-xtend/

Breakthrough gets mothers to educate sons on evident social evil
A survey by Breakthrough showed that 90 percent of women and girls have experienced sexual harassment once in their lifetime
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/breakthrough-gets-mothers-to-educate-sons-on-evident-social-evil/

Tata Sky expands its global news channel offerings in India
With the introduction of Channel NewsAsia International, Tata Sky has now expanded its bouquet of news channels to 96, which include 14 English news channels, 22 Hindi news channels and 57 regional news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/tata-sky-expands-its-global-news-channel-offerings-in-india/

Linc Pens drives a social message through latest ad campaign
Campaign rides on the punchline of 'AnguthaNahiKalamUthao' through its latest product launch of Linc Touch (Pen+Stylus)

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/11/linc-pens-drives-a-social-message-through-latest-ad-campaign/

Stories on 5th Dec 14

Announcing!  Punit Goenka is Mediaahperson of the Year and Uday Shankar is Mediaahperson of the Decade
The two industry leaders have done some splendid work making them worthy winners of the awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/announcing-punit-goenka-is-mediaahperson-of-the-year-and-uday-shankar-is-mediaahperson-of-the-decade/

Shailesh Kapoor: GECs' Latest Challenge: The Urban Itch
The conflicts in many of the current crop of GEC shows are based on premises that are essentially against the core of the much-revered Indian culture, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/shailesh-kapoor-gecs-latest-challenge-the-urban-itch/

Ranjona Banerji: Chutney journalism on news telly?
TV, as we have all had drummed into us by now, operates on a different spectrum. It is a hungry, demanding master which wants to be fed constantly and instantly, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ranjona-banerji-chutney-journalism-on-news-telly/

Ogilvy to handle creative communications for Brand Bhaskar
Brand Bhaskar is a leader in print readership operating in the highest growth markets in India, being an integral part of daily lives of 19.8 million readers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/ogilvy-to-handle-creative-communications-for-brand-bhaskar/

Now get Candy Crush Saga clothes, bags, shoes and even candies
Candy Crush to launch designer clothes, handbags; inks licensing deal with Dream Theatre
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/now-get-candy-crush-saga-clothes-bags-shoes-and-even-candies/

Lowe Lintas unveils new campaign for TaxiForSure
TaxiforSure becomes India's first taxi player to announce a 360 degree brand campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/lowe-lintas-unveils-new-campaign-for-taxiforsure/

Shine launches new advertising campaign
Shine.com has also added exclusive features on its mobile app that lets candidates leverage their personal networks to find people in companies where they want a job
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/shine-launches-new-advertising-campaign/

Jury announces the winners of Mumbai Moments 2015
The images for the contest are required to capture Mumbai's mood
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/jury-announces-the-winners-of-mumbai-moments-2015/

Mindshare, Google team up and launch 'Search As Signal'
Mindshare Introduces 'Search As SignalTM' and brings Google Search Insights to THE LOOP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/mindshare-google-team-up-and-launch-search-as-signal/

FCB Ulka Digital and Tata Value Homes unveil 'One Nation One Price' proposition
Home buying is still a long struggle accentuated by problems such as tedious booking procedures, lack of trust, no transparency

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/fcb-ulka-digital-and-tata-value-homes-unveil-one-nation-one-price-proposition/

Stories on 28th Nov 14

Building Trust via Masterbrand 2.0
Shireesh Joshi, Head-Strategic Marketing at Godrej, on the second phase of the group's Masterbrand campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/building-trust-via-masterbrand-2-0/

Ranjona Banerji: Journalists get it right while TV News muddles it up
It is remarkable and encouraging that there are media houses which are willing to invest in good stories and in newsgathering but it is much worse that there are so many which are not, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-journalists-get-it-right-while-tv-news-muddles-it-up/

Shailesh Kapoor: The Phil Hughes Tragedy: A Deathblow To Cricket
Helmet-makers will find some answers. ICC will find a few other. But a promising International cricketer has died at the age of 25. For me, cricket may never be the same again, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-the-phil-hughes-tragedy-a-deathblow-to-cricket/

AdStrat: WagonR taps 'Smart' customers with latest campaign
The objective was to strengthen the core proposition of 'Smart' while staying true to its leadership stance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/adstrat-wagonr-taps-smart-customers-with-latest-campaign/

Gaana.com launches first musical brand campaign
Celebrating the spirit of music and life, Gaana.com unveils 'Bas Bajna Chahiye Gaana' campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/gaana-com-launches-first-musical-brand-campaign/

So Sorry series bags Gold at the 5th Asian Digital Media Awards 2014
The event organized by WAN-IFRA had participation by media companies from over 30 countries

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/so-sorry-series-bags-gold-at-the-5th-asian-digital-media-awards-2014/

Stories on 7th Nov 14

No Perfect Relations for Publicis. Focus on Sapient for now
According to sources at the Paris-hqed conglomerate, all energies to be on Sapient play
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/no-perfect-relations-for-publicis-focus-on-sapient-for-now/

Shailesh Kapoor: Time to Redefine 'General Entertainment Channel'?
BARC can do well to discourage this artificial segmentation by not providing any of these handles (GEC, Youth GEC, etc.) in their planning tools, and even prohibit their data bureaus, as and when they come up, from doing the same, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/shailesh-kapoor-time-to-redefine-general-entertainment-channel/

Ranjona Banerji: Is there reason for anti-Modi journos to fear being targeted?
Exaggeration is often an essential in a journalist's armoury but there is a palpable feel of apprehension, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/ranjona-banerji-is-there-reason-for-anti-modi-journos-to-fear-being-targeted/

Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra-funded Epic to go on air on Nov 19
The wait is over. The licence has been bagged. India's first channel on Indian history, mythology and folklore will be on air on November 19
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/epic-to-launch-on-november-19/

Piyush Pandey, others on D&AD jury for 53rd Annual Professional Awards
Indian creativity will be well represented with six creatives, including one jury foreman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/piyush-pandey-others-on-dad-jury-for-53rd-annual-professional-awards/

Star Plus gains much. No change in pecking order of Hindi GECs
Star Plus gained much in Week 44 of TAM's ratings even as there was  no change in the pecking order of Hindi GECs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/star-plus-gains-much-no-change-in-pecking-order-of-hindi-gecs/

Orchard Advertising to handle brand communications mandate for amante
The brand embodies over two decades of excellence held by MAS Holdings in lingerie manufacturing
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/orchard-advertising-to-handle-brand-communications-mandate-for-amante/

Time Out World to power launch of 15 new cities
Time Out will launch ten new community based city sites in India, followed by five in the USA
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/time-out-world-to-power-launch-of-15-new-cities/

British Council awards India PR mandate to LinOpinion GH
The consultancy will also help effectively communicate knowledge sharing and collaboration of best practices between India and the UK
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/british-council-awards-india-pr-mandate-to-linopinion-gh/

ZeeQ launches campaign showcasing 'fun' moments in life
The TVC showcases four distinct situations in a kid's life where Masti plays a pivotal role, true to the channel's philosophy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/zeeq-launches-campaign-showcasing-fun-moments-in-life/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Balu V
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present a contribution by Balu V

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/11/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-balu-v/

Stories on 31st Oct 14

In India, Amazon persists with Junglee in cart
The e-commerce major’s strategy for India: Stick to the concept of sister site Junglee.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/in-india-amazon-persists-with-junglee-in-cart/

Siddharth Zarabi to Join Bloomberg TV India as Exec Editor
Bloomberg TV India has announced the appointment of Siddharth Zarabi as Executive Editor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/siddharth-zarabi-to-join-bloomberg-tv-india-as-exec-editor/

Piyush Pandey, Sunil Alagh & Sam Balsara to contribute in government's save-power drive
The Piyush Goyal-led ministry has roped in Ogilvy & Mather India executive chairman Piyush Pandey, Madison World chairman and MD Sam Balsara and Sunil Alagh, a marketing consultant, for a compelling campaign around saving and efficient use of electricity
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/piyush-pandey-sunil-alagh-sam-balsara-to-contribute-in-governments-save-power-drive/

Kyoorius announce ad awards on May 29, 2015. Designyatra September 10-12
The D&AD-backed Kyoorius Advertising, Digital and Design awards are announced. The 2014 Annual were launched with a gathering of creative and assorted media hands on Thursday evening
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/kyoorius-announce-ad-awards-on-may-29-2015-designyatra-september-10-12/

Ranjona Banerji: No longer the future... Online journalism is the present!
Websites of newspapers have limited themselves either by laziness or having bought some spiel sold to them by owners and marketing managers, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/ranjona-banerji-no-longer-the-future-online-journalism-is-the-present/

Shailesh Kapoor: The Art Of Mass Entertainment: Oh My Dog!
It's well-known that no direct correlation exists between box-office and television performance, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/shailesh-kapoor-the-art-of-mass-entertainment-oh-my-dog/

No change in rankings in Hindi GECs as Big Magic leads amongst newer lot
There was no change in the rankings of Hindi GECs in Week 43 as Big Magic shows a consistency in the rise of viewership over the last few weeks as per TAM data
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/no-change-in-rankings-in-hindi-gecs-as-big-magic-leads-amongst-newer-lot/

Nivea unveils campaign for Body Milk lotion
The objective of this TVC was to establish Nivea as the 'Dry Skin Expert'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/nivea-unveils-campaign-for-body-milk-lotion/

Designomics Awards 2014 ready for India showdown
The awards bring together the biggest names from the business and design fraternities in celebration of design that creates value
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/designomics-awards-2014-ready-for-india-showdown/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Men - Ajay Trigunayat and Sanjay Tripathy
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Ajay Trigunayat and Sanjay Tripathy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-men-ajay-trigunayat-and-sanjay-tripathy/

Logicserve Digital unveils digital inventory service LTD
LTD is an essential service for anyone looking at digital media buying around the world

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/10/logicserve-digital-unveils-digital-inventory-service-ltd/

Stories on 28th Aug 14

100 Episodes Young!
Presenting the 100th 'TV Trail' column by Shailesh Kapoor, Founder and CEO, Ormax Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/100-episodes-young/

Realty Check | Day 16 | Nimesh Bhandari: How Technology can aid home buying process?... Powered by Bloomberg TV India
Technology is playing a critical role in changing the whole home buying process and addressing some critical problems which are otherwise unaddressed, writes Nimesh Bhandari, Co-Founder and Director and Chief Operating Officer, RealtyCompass.com
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/realty-check-day-16-nimesh-bhandari-how-technology-can-aid-home-buying-process-powered-by-bloomberg-tv-india/

It's a deal! Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal
The Tata Group's chairman emeritus has made a personal investment in Snapdeal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/its-a-deal-ratan-tata-invests-in-snapdeal/

R K Swamy develops communication mandate for Jan Dhan Yojana
A Committee comprising of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, several leading Banks and the Indian Banks Association led the agency selection process
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/r-k-swamy-develops-communication-mandate-for-jan-dhan-yojana/

Panel discussion deliberates role of media in promoting culture of giving
The discussion was held in the run up to the Joy of Giving Week celebrated from October 2-10
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/panel-discussion-deliberates-role-of-media-in-promoting-culture-of-giving/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/Women - Sunil Kumaran and Oona Dhabar
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Sunil Kumaran and Oona Dhabar

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/what-ticks-for-indian-consumerswomen-sunil-kumaran-and-oona-dhabar/

Stories on 22nd Aug 14

Lunch with MxM: Partho Dasgupta, CEO, BARC
An IRS 2013-like won’t happen when the new TV measurement data is released given enough checks and validation, he insists
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/lunch-with-mxm-partho-dasgupta-ceo-barc/

REALTY CHECK: Day 12 | Sachin Kulkarni: Sustainable, multi-pronged strategy needed for Affordable Housing
There cannot be one single solution with the government for promoting affordable housing... it has to be a sustainable, multi-pronged strategy, writes Sachin Kulkarni Managing Director, Vastushodh Projects
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/realty-check-day-12-sachin-kulkarni-sustainable-multi-pronged-strategy-needed-for-affordable-housing/

Dish TV opts for MEC India as its media partner
With digitalization phase 3 & 4 on the anvil, the brand is planning for significant growth acquisition volumes as well as, retention initiatives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/dish-tv-opts-for-mec-india-as-its-media-partner/

Shailesh Kapoor: Same Day. Same Slot. Three Launches. It Happens Only In India!
Three big channels launching new properties on the same day in the same slot has to be a first in the nearly 25 years history of Hindi GECs, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/shailesh-kapoor-same-day-same-slot-three-launches-it-happens-only-in-india/

Ranjona Banerji: Sensitivity in dealing with closure is not in their DNA
Once more you see a media organisation getting away with sacking staff at short notice with no severance package and no fight from senior staff, rues Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/ranjona-banerji-sensitivity-in-dealing-with-closure-is-not-in-their-dna/

ENIL strengthens leadership team
As part of the new team structure, Hitesh Sharma, erstwhile COO, has been promoted to Executive President
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/enil-strengthens-leadership-team/

'Camel crayons se hoga fun', says new campaign by RK Swamy BBDO
The TVC features many fun-filled situations using different kinds of crayons offered by Camel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/camel-crayons-se-hoga-fun-says-new-campaign-by-rk-swamy-bbdo/

Seven3Sports bags digital rights of Bundesliga
Through Bundesliga, Seven3Sports aims to bring about a surge in the Football viewership within the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/seven3sports-bags-digital-rights-of-bundesliga/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/ Teens - Geetanjali Bhattacharji and Ritu Gupta
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Geetanjali Bhattacharji and Ritu Gupta

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/what-ticks-for-indian-consumers-teens-%e2%80%93-geetanjali-bhattacharji-and-ritu-gupta/

Stories on 8th Aug 14

Bijli, Sadak, Pani, Broadband & Smartphone?
A fisherwoman Whatsapps pix of her catch to customers... while technology must decidedly be handled with care and caution, we can't not embrace it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/bijli-sadak-pani-broadband-smartphone/

REALTY CHECK: Day 3 | Balaji R: Need for focused push for real estate sector to remain buoyant
Real Estate is an integral ingredient in the formation and growth of all businesses and steadily maturing into a big business itself, writes Balaji R, CMO-Vizag & Chennai, Shriram Properties
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/realty-check-day-3-balaji-r-need-for-focused-push-for-real-estate-sector-to-remain-buoyant/

Ad Age enters India with Times Internet
Ad Age India will work with thought leaders across the industry to deliver value to its readers. Earlier, the publication had a licensing arrangement with the Exchange4media group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/ad-age-enters-india-with-times-internet/

'Twitter Amplify' gets a like from starsports.com & Vodafone
Sharing premium TV content to engage with sports fans on Twitter's real-time information network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/twitter-amplify-gets-a-like-from-starsports-com-vodafone/

Grey appoints Projit Sarkar to head its Kolkata office
Grey Group India has announced the appointment of Projit Sarkar to head the agency's Kolkata operations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/grey-appoints-projit-sarkar-to-head-its-kolkata-office/

Shailesh Kapoor: Informed Gut: The Evolution We Need
Gut, when combined with good evidence, can create an environment where content selection thrives on solid principles that combine creative instincts and business truths, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/shailesh-kapoor-informed-gut-the-evolution-we-need/

Subhashish Dutta assumes senior role at DDB Mudra North
In a career spanning 15 years, he has worked for leading agencies like Bates, Contract, Mudra and McCann
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/subhashish-dutta-assumes-senior-role-at-ddb-mudra-north/

Horse & Country TV, Amagi relay cloud-enabled feed
Creates a milestone in the history of remote playout by managing live events

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/horse-country-tv-amagi-relay-cloud-enabled-feed/

Stories on 11th Jul 14

Understanding the Tax proposals in the Budget. Expert view by Ernst & Young
The devil, as they say, is in the details. We don't have the fine print yet but here's a Tax Alert for the M&E sector from leading consulting firm Ernst & Young (now referred to as EY)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/understanding-the-tax-proposals-in-the-budget-expert-view-by-ernst-young/

Industry captains on the Budget [updated, with more reax]
Leading industry persons comment on the Budget
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/industry-captains-on-the-budget/

Budget announcements welcome: Smita Jha, PricewaterhouseCoopers
We also welcome FM's comments on promoting FDI and expect that it will translate into 100% FDI being allowed in all sectors of media industry except news, writes Smita Jha, - Entertainment & Media Practice India, PricewaterhouseCoopers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/budget-announcements-welcome-smita-jha-pricewaterhousecoopers/

Kisan TV announced for farms and agri sector
The Finance Minister announced a dedicated channel for the agriculture and allied sector to be launched in the current financial year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/kisan-tv-announced-for-farms-and-agri-sector/

Highlights of the Union Budget 2014-15
Many new initiatives and investments mooted in Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's maiden Union Budget
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/highlights-of-the-union-budget-2014-15/

Service tax on ads in digital media, print spared [updated]
To broaden the tax base in Service Tax, the Finance Minister announced that the sale of space or time for advertisements in broadcast media has been extended to cover such sales on other segments like online and mobile advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/service-tax-on-ads-in-digital-media-print-spared/

Boost for community radio, FTII and Satyajit Ray institute turn institutes of national importance
A new plan scheme has been launched with sum of Rs100 crore to support 600 new and existing Community Radio Stations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/boost-for-community-radio-ftii-and-satyajit-ray-institute-turn-institutes-of-national-importance/

Ranjona Banerji: Boring & Silly Budget coverage
There is once again a need for the media to examine this manufactured hysteria about the annual budget of the Central government, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/ranjona-banerji-boring-silly-budget-coverage/

Shailesh Kapoor: Bade Achhe Lagte Thhe: A Goodbye
Three years and more than 600 episodes later, Ekta Kapoor's Bade Achhe Lagte Hain bid goodbye to its audiences

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/shailesh-kapoor-goodbye-bade-achhe-lagte-thhe/

Stories on 20th Jun 14

M&E CEOspeak: Towards Shreshth Bharat ka Shreshth Entertainment
Excerpts from the address by CII M&E chairman Sudhanshu Vats at a roundtable with I&B minister Prakash Javadekar in Delhi on Thursday
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/me-ceospeak-towards-shreshth-bharat-ka-shreshth-entertainment/

Shailesh Kapoor: In A Politely Incorrect Industry, Can You Call A Spade A Spade?
What’s the big issue about criticism, especially when it comes with a constructive solution-oriented approach, asks Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/shailesh-kapoor-in-a-politely-incorrect-industry-can-you-call-a-spade-a-spade/

Weber Shandwick strengthens India leadership team
Atul Ahluwalia moves to new role of Vice Chairman, India while Dilip Yadav has been promoted to Managing Director Client Services and will also lead Weber Shandwick's Creation brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/weber-shandwick-strengthens-india-leadership-team/

Jack In the Box refreshes digital offering for The Label
The Label serves as a guide that helps the reader wade through the world of style and sophistication with precision
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/jack-in-the-box-refreshes-digital-offering-for-the-label/

Tata Sky unveils popular app around FIFA WC
The launch of the app coincides with the most awaited football series of the year - FIFA World Cup 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/tata-sky-unveils-popular-app-around-fifa-wc/

Dentsu says it with 'We Time' for TVS Wego
The ad campaign for TVS Wego is based around a simple but effective brand proposition, 'We Time'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/dentsu-says-it-with-we-time-for-tvs-wego/

Red Fuse delivers 'Visible White Selfie' for Colgate
The campaign aims at communicating that white teeth can enhance one's smile and hence one's selfie
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/red-fuse-delivers-visible-white-selfie-for-colgate/

DDB MudraMax unveils new initiative for Reebok Jetfuse Run
The idea was to showcase the shoe technology in the best possible way and to bring out the Jet Engine working in front of the consumer

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ddb-mudramax-unveils-new-initiative-for-reebok-jetfuse-run/

Stories on 13th Jun 14

Ogilvy wins big at Kyoorius Awards
4 Black & 37 Blue Elephants awarded to advertising and digital agencies
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/ogilvy-wins-big-at-kyoorius-awards/

'Brilliant show, but media wrote about absence of agencies at Goafest, not Kyoorius'
It was a big thumbs up for the Kyoorius Advertising and Digital Awards held on Thursday evening in Mumbai. Select members of the frat offer their view
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/brilliant-show-but-media-wrote-about-absence-of-agencies-at-goafest-not-kyoorius/

List of Black Elephant Winners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/list-of-black-elephant-winners/

List of Blue Elephant Winners – Advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/list-of-blue-elephant-winners-advertising/

List of In-Book - Digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/list-of-in-book-digital/

List of Blue Elephant Winners - Digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/list-of-blue-elephant-winners-digital/

List of In-Book - Advertising
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/list-of-in-book-advertising/

Jaldi 5 with Ajit Thakur: Loads to fix & learn before we set our eyes on #1
A quick Q&A with Ajit Thakur, Star India General Manager and Business Head of Life OK, on the channel being the #3 Hindi GEC as per TAM numbers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/jaldi-5-with-ajit-thakur-loads-to-fix-learn-before-we-set-our-eyes-on-1/

Milestone Brandcom launches Milestone Optimizer
Introduces an audience measurement matrix Gross Impression Points
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/milestone-brandcom-launches-milestone-optimizer/

Shailesh Kapoor: FIFA World Cup: Patriotism With A Twist
How does an Indian, who has virtually no interest in nation-vs.-nation football for four years, become an ardent fan of a soccer-playing national team, wonders Shailesh Kapoor

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/shailesh-kapoor-fifa-world-cup-patriotism-with-a-twist/

Stories on 23rd May 14

Flipkart buys Myntra. Finally!
It's been doing the rounds for a few weeks now, and it's finally happened. Now what?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/flipkart-buys-myntra-finally/

Shailesh Kapoor: Reality Shows: Trendy No More?
With a culture and heritage as rich as ours, we should be bursting at the seams with reality show ideas but in reality, as Shailesh Kapoor notes, the reality shows genre is facing imminent decline
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/shailesh-kapoor-reality-shows-trendy-no-more/

Ranjona Banerji: Media must essay role of a watchdog
There is an almost absurd breast-beating happening in one section of the media and an equally ridiculous whiny chest-thumping in the other ever since Narendra Modi was elected to be PM, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-media-must-essay-role-of-a-watchdog/

Cyriac Mathew turns entrepreneur, launches 'Media Accelerate'
Media Accelerate is a boutique business consultancy that will advise media houses and allied businesses in enhancing reach, revenue and ROI

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/cyriac-mathew-turns-entrepreneur-launches-media-accelerate/

Stories on 11th Apr '14

Top 5 Voices Of Sanity in Political Debates
Even as the quality of discourse has dropped dramatically, Shailesh Kapoor finds five who make sense
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/top-5-voices-of-sanity-in-political-debates/

Jaldi 5 with Ravish Kumar, ETV Kannada: Movies are like steroids, they do great things for the channel but one should never get used to them
A quick chat with Ravish Kumar, EVP Viacom18 and Business Head, ETV Kannada who is riding high on the success of ETV Kannada.From a #5 two years back, the channel has emerged as a strong #2 in the Kannada GEC space.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/jaldi-5-with-ravish-kumar-etv-kannada-movies-are-like-steroids-they-do-great-things-for-the-channel-but-one-should-never-get-used-to-them/

Colvyn Harris, Aditya Swamy & Radhika Shapoorjee in final Cannes jury list
The final categories announced include that of Branded Content and Entertainment, Creative Effectiveness, Innovation, Mobile & PR
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/colvyn-harris-aditya-swamy-radhika-shapoorjee-in-final-cannes-jury-list/

IndiaCast expands News18 footprint in Asia
IndiaCast has inked deals with Mio TV by SingTel in Singapore and e-Vision by Etisalat in the Middle East
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/indiacast-expands-news18-footprint-in-asia/

Nortwestern Univ inks jv with HT's Bridge School
Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies, Chicago, USA enters into a joint venture with the Bridge School of Management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/nortwestern-univ-inks-jv-with-hts-bridge-school/

Ranjona Banerji: Curses UnLtd on Social Media
The social media has become a hilarious space for journalists to throw accusations others, writes Ranjona Banerji

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/ranjona-banerji-curses-unltd-on-social-media/

Stories on 7th Mar'14

Oh Womaniya: From Salma Sultan to Rakhi Sawant
It's Women's Day tomorrow and Shailesh Kapoor presents his list of 5 women who have created a strong impact on Indian television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/oh-womaniya-from-salma-sultan-to-rakhi-sawant/

Billion dollar baby Flipkart crosses miletone faster than Amazon
Flipkart hits $1 billion in sales, a year ahead of schedule
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/billion-dollar-baby-flipkart-crosses-miletone-faster-than-amazon/

9 Indian entries shortlisted for FOM Awards
A shortlist of 191 campaigns across 19 categories has been selected, recognizing the very best in media thinking from around the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/9-indian-entries-shortlisted-for-fom-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Journalists under attack
The attack on former Hindu editor-in-chief Siddharth Varadarajan's caretaker is disturbing and must be condemned, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-journalists-under-attack/

Week #9: Zee makes big leap to #2, Life OK back at #4
Week 9 of 2014 saw Zee TV jumping back to the second slot amongst the Hindi GECs on the back of an excellent showing by the evergreen Dance India Dance Li’l Masters
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/week-9-zee-makes-big-leap-to-2-life-ok-back-at-4/

ThoughtBuzz study depicts what women love the most
The survey highlights shopping, relationships, wellness and parenting as the four categories that women discuss on social media and how most of them find happiness discussing these
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/thoughtbuzz-study-depicts-what-women-love-the-most/

Big B goes green, to present IAA's Olive Crown Awards
The Olive Crowns are Asia's first and only awards that salute excellence in communicating sustainability
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/big-b-goes-green-to-present-iaas-olive-crown-awards/

Simplymarry.com engages RAPP
RAPP's mandate will cover the full service spectrum with the mainline as well as digital aspects of the campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/simplymarry-com-engages-rapp/

Internet accessed most on mobile, says IAMAI report
With the phenomenal growth that mobile has seen in recent times, marketers have begun to adopt it as a one of the primary tools used to generate brand visibility and awareness
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/internet-accessed-most-on-mobile-says-iamai-report/

Farhad Wadia exits media, joins real estate
...but he will continue to do Independence Rock even as he joins the Capricorn Group which is essentially into real estate and hotels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/farhad-wadia-exits-media-joins-real-estate/

92.7 Big FM chosen official radio partner for ICC World Twenty20
The radio station has lined up an interesting line-up of highly engaging entertainment around the biggest cricket extravaganza

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/92-7-big-fm-chosen-official-radio-partner-for-icc-world-twenty20/

Stories on 29th Nov '13

Are we a Noise-loving TV Nation?
Arnab Goswami, Daya in Taarak Mehta..., Gauhar Khan in Bigg Boss and Comedy Nights with Kapil are loud, and very popular, notes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/are-we-a-noise-loving-tv-nation/

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: When leaders are insecure, they are are fearful
Every human being has a unique type of genius in him, says the well-known yogi and mystic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-when-leaders-are-insecure-they-are-are-fearful/

Ranjona Banerji: Is there a trial by media on Tehelka?
There has been much discussion about whether the media has been conducting a witch hunt against Tarun Tejpal and Shoma Chaudhury. Ranjona Banerji addresses the issue
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ranjona-banerji-is-there-a-trial-by-media-on-tehelka/

'HT for Mumbai Awards 2013' awards changemakers
Hindustan Times organizes an awards event without any frills and long speeches with the focus on changemakers and changemaking
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ht-for-mumbai-awards-2013-awards-changemakers/

Express group to hold inaugural Express IT Awards on Nov 30
The Financial Express has established a new award that promises to set the benchmark for the IT industry, discovering and celebrating its finest talents and efforts
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/express-group-to-hold-inaugural-express-it-awards-on-nov-30/

Stories on 15th Nov '13

Utterly Butterly Tondulkarlicious
While we hope he plays the second innings after the 74 in the first today. Presenting here 42 Amul ads that track Sachin's life and times
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/utterly-butterly-tondulkarlicious/

What makes P&G's India head Shantanu Khosla outlive peers
He has been described as the Tendulkar in the Procter & Gamble system: 24 years. At the helm for 11 of them.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/what-makes-pgs-india-head-shantanu-khosla-outlive-peers/

Shailesh Kapoor | Wanted: Dimaag Wala Filter For Sachin Programming
Shailesh Kapoor rues that there is no particular Sachin programme that one can look forward to. Channels are not even promoting Sachin shows anymore... they are promoting Sachin the idea, the concept, he writes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/shailesh-kapoor-wanted-dimaag-wala-filter-for-sachin-programming/

Star Plus stays at #1. Colors, Zee follow. Life OK at #4
In the Week 45 ratings for the calendar year 2013, Star Plus was yet again at #1 with Colors and Zee at No 3 and 4 respectively. Life OK was at #4
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/star-plus-stays-at-1-colors-zee-follow-life-ok-at-4/

TRAI seeks views on issue of new DTH licences
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released a supplementary consultation paper on Issues related to New DTH Licences
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/trai-seeks-views-on-issue-of-new-dth-licences/

7 Indian entries in Digital Asia Fest shortlist
Japan leads with the most shortlisted entries (14) followed by Australia (13), New Zealand (10), China (9), Hong Kong (9), India (7), Singapore (7), The Philippines (5), Malaysia (4) and Thailand (2)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/7-indian-entries-in-digital-asia-fest-shortlist/

Ranjona Banerji: Not much imagination in the Tendulkar coverage
In her review of the news media, Ranjona Banerji scans the coverage on Sachin Tendulkar's farewell match and the Campa Cola building controversyand the Campa Cola building controversy

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ranjona-banerji-not-much-imagination-in-the-tendulkar-coverage/

Stories on 8th Nov '13

Happy 175th, The Times of India
The Times of India celebrated its 175th birthday on November 3. A special editorial package from MxMIndia on the occasion
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/happy-175th-the-times-of-india/

CVL Srinivas | What makes TOI a formidable media brand
For advertisers and agencies, The Times of India isn't just a strong medium to connect with a powerful, youthful target audience, it is a media brand that adds colour, fizz and hype to a media campaign, writes CVL Srinivas, CEO, Group M South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/cvl-srinivas-what-makes-toi-a-formidable-media-brand/

Sangita P Menon Malhan | Re-discovering ... The Times of India
Sangita P. Menon Malhan, author of the recently published 'The TOI Story' finds The Times of India (and the company publishing it) an innovation machine, forever balancing extremes.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sangita-p-menon-malhan-re-discovering-the-times-of-india/

Sidharth Bhatia | Times have changed, so has the Times
The Times is not what it was, but that is because India is not what it was, writes Sidharth Bhatia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sidharth-bhatia-times-have-changed-so-has-the-times/

Ranjona Banerji | Times@175: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
While The Times of India has done a lot of damage to the media in general with its subsequent treatment of journalists, putting marketing above newsgathering and by introducing money-gathering practices like Medianet, it also took media in India into the contemporary world and set the standard for all other newspapers, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ranjona-banerji-times175-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/

Shailesh Kapoor | BCCL 2.0: The Integrated Media Organization
Ten years ago, BCCL was primarily a print organization. Today, it has spread its wings, notes Shailesh Kapoor, as he talks about two aspects of the 175-year-old multimedia organization that interest him most
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/shailesh-kapoor-bccl-2-0-the-integrated-media-organization/

Sanjeev Kapoor on Tarla Dalal: She was my inspiration to write cookbooks...
In this tribute written exclusively for MxMIndia, Sanjeev Kapoor, well-known chef, cookery book writer, television show host and co-promoter of Food Food channel, talks of how Tarla Dalal was his inspiration to write cookbooks.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sanjeev-kapoor-on-tarla-dalal-she-was-my-inspiration-to-write-cookbooks/

Stories on 25th Oct '13

Rise, Rise (& now Exit) of Ronnie Screwvala
He's one of the Indian entertainment industry most successful entrepreneurs. Tracing the journey of the Disney-UTV bossman
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/rise-rise-now-exit-of-ronnie-screwvala/

The Outsider as the Captain
Why companies don't mind taking the risk of hiring CEOs with no industry experience
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/the-outsider-as-the-captain/

Shailesh Kapoor | Rise of Period Dramas: Storm in a Teacup?
In 2013 'innovation' on Hindi general entertainment channels has come in the form of a genre that has taken the front seat like never before - Period Dramas, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/shailesh-kapoor-rise-of-period-dramas-storm-in-a-teacup/

Ranjona Banerji: Old Spice goes down the dude
Ranjona Banerji on the new Old Spice ad with Milind Soman, fireworks and more at The Hindu and the set of bathing soaps she has received on renewing her Hindustan Times subscription

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/ranjona-banerji-old-spice-goes-down-the-dude/

Stories on 18th Oct '13

This Tata forges welcome to Tesco
Noel Tata is the man helping build the Tesco-Tata retail partnership in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/this-tata-forges-welcome-to-tesco/

Indian employees say bosses set good example, hate corporate jargon
A survey conducted on Boss’s Day that fell on Oct 16 reveals that a majority of Indian execs are happy with their managers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/indian-employees-say-bosses-set-good-example-hate-corporate-jargon/

Anand Mahindra is Forbes India 'Entrepreneur for the Year 2013'
Forbes India presents Leadership Awards with a galaxy of industry captains in attendance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/anand-mahindra-is-forbes-india-entrepreneur-for-the-year-2013/

Shailesh Kapoor: Never Underestimate Cricket
You never know when it will surprise you, writes Shailesh Kapoor, commenting on the impact that India's successful run chase in the ODI against Australia had on other television programming (and film release)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/shailesh-kapoor-never-underestimate-cricket/

Ranjona Banerji: Slippery slope of big biz-funded media
Is corporate investment in mainstream media a big danger for even a semblance of free and fair journalism, asks Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/ranjona-banerji-slippery-slope-of-big-biz-funded-media/

DY Works creates identify for Dewan Housing's edu finance arm
The assignment entailed conceptualizing the positioning to naming and designing the brand - Avanse
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/10/dy-works-creates-identify-for-dewan-housings-edu-finance-arm/