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 28th Nov '13

Tooning Tarun Tejpal's Toxic Tale
Much has been spoken and written about the Tehelka founder's misdeeds. We reproduce here one of India's foremost editorial cartoonist Hemant Morparia's take in Mumbai Mirror + Jaldi 5 Q and A with Hemant Morparia: The seedy is not necessarily as Sleazy as the Mainstream can be.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/tooning-tarun-tejpals-toxic-tale/

Sony still at #6 among Hindi GECs. Star Plus #1, Colors #2, Zee #3
The TAM data for Week 47 came in today: Star Plus is the #1, Colors #2 and Zee #3. Life OK is #4, Sab at #5 and Sony at #6.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/sony-still-at-6-among-hindi-gecs-star-plus-1-colors-2-zee-3/

IAA webinar to host Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer, GroupM at 5 pm today
Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer at GroupM (Global) will speak and address queries in the November edition of the IAA (India chapter) webinar on Thursday, November 28 at 5pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/iaa-webinar-to-host-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-groupm-on-nov-28/

Martin Sorrell to a do a monthly show for CNBC-TV18
The WPP CEO will be a part of a new monthly show titled '30 Minutes with Martin Sorrell' on CNBC-TV18
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/martin-sorrell-to-a-do-a-monthly-show-for-cnbc-tv18/

Gender sensitivity workshop on ad & media frat on Nov 29
Population First and Social Access will host the day-long workshop in Mumbai

http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/gender-sensitivity-workshop-on-ad-media-frat-on-nov-29/

Stories on 21st Nov '13

Is a 6-month recusal enough for Tarun Tejpal's act of sexual assault?
The editor-author has written a letter atoning his act, but the victim and journalists from across the country aren't satisfied with the apology
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/is-a-6-month-recusal-enough-for-tarun-tejpal-act-of-sexual-assault/

Comment by Geeta Seshu on Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court guidelines must be followed
Geeta Seshu, senior journalist and commentator on women's issues and freedom of expression, on the Tarun Tejpal sexual harrassment/assault case and the procedures that need to be followed by media organisations to deal with such complaints
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/comment-by-geeta-seshu-on-tarun-tejpal-case-supreme-court-guidelines-must-be-followed/

Return of the global desis
The GDP may be falling but top executives from HUL, P&G, Pepsi and others return to India on growth hopes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/return-of-the-global-desis/

Subhash Chandra receives doctorate at Univ of East London
The Zee and Essel group Chairman was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of East London
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/subhash-chandra-receives-doctorate-at-univ-of-east-london/

NDTV Good Times refreshes, adopts #LiveYoung positioning
New logo, icons, idents and colour palette reflecting a "hip-cool on-air" are seen in the channel which refreshed on Monday (Nov 18)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/11/ndtv-good-times-refreshes-adopts-liveyoung-positioning/

Stories on 30th Jul

Is news media ownership a cause for worry?
In the first edition of MxM Mondays, Tariq Ansari, Vinod Mehta, Sevanti Ninan, Maheshwer Peri, Tarun Tejpal, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Ranjona Banerji and Pradyuman Maheshwari comment on the issue of ownership of the news media. Should there be entry barriers?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/is-news-media-ownership-a-cause-for-worry/

India wins 4 gold and 3 silvers at Appies 2012
Marketing campaigns for 48 global brands make the shortlist
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/india-wins-4-gold-and-3-silvers-at-appies-2012/

Industry welcomes DAVP plans to embrace digital with cautious optimism
But there is a cautious optimism among industry players as far as ad spends in the medium is concerned
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/industry-welcomes-davp-plans-to-embrace-digital-with-cautious-optimism/

Now. get your Metro shoes home delivered
If the customer does not get his/her size and if it's available in any other store, then Metro will procure and send it to the customer’s home with no delivery charge
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/now-get-your-metro-shoes-home-delivered/

BM study finds almost two-thirds of world leaders are on Twitter
However, whilst the social network offers direct interaction between users, almost half of world leaders don’t follow any of their peers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/bm-study-finds-almost-two-thirds-of-world-leaders-are-on-twitter/

AFAA's programme to turn young talent into achievers
Janet Lee, a veteran in the advertising and professional training industries, will conduct the intensive five-day residential programme
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/afaas-programme-to-turn-young-talent-into-achievers/

AdStrat: Parle's Wafers 'Khaaneka aapka kya hai funda?'
Behind every great commercial is super strategy. Every week, MxMIndia brings 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/2012/07/adstrat-parles-wafers-khaaneka-aapka-kya-hai-funda/

Reviewing the Reviews: Super un-cool sex gags in KSKHH
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/reviewing-the-reviews-super-un-cool-sex-gags-in-kskhh/

Happy, a 'hot' choice for two brands
Happy gets appointed creative agency for Maiya's Foods & Amante lingerie
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/happy-a-hot-choice-for-two-brands/

The Anchor: 8 reasons why professional networking sites are important
Networking and meeting people in different areas of expertise can help you when you need information, says Yogesh Bansal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/the-anchor-8-reasons-why-professional-networking-sites-are-important/

Anil Thakraney: Cool Britannia!
Personally speaking, I am all ready for the future. I have decided to start a specialized scam ads shop. Which to me sounds like a really lucrative business
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/anil-thakraney-cool-britannia/

Ranjona Banerji: Honey, you stole the show!
The British feel that Indians only feel welcome when they see other Indians. In this case it backfired - as cultural determinism normally does
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/07/ranjona-banerji-honey-you-stole-the-show/

Stories on 9th November

The future is rosy, says Ravi Dhariwal

Optimistic about newspaper business, Ravi Dhariwal says challenges can be overcome if industry joins hands and collaborates to find solutions.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-the-future-is-rosy/

Of Tarun Tejpal's travails

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/of-tarun-tejpals-travails/

5 reasons why the Amul Butter Girl advertising is still relevant

It’s as much a part of our lives as dal-roti. Read on for more reasons!

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/5-reasons-why-the-amul-butter-girl-advertising-is-still-relevant/

Aaren is now a 100% LMG company

Aaren Initiative Outdoor fully acquired by Lintas Media Group, to be renamed Lintas Initiative Outdoor.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/lintas-takes-over-aaren/

Gouri Dange: Dealing with journos hungry for quotes

Naming no Names is the mid-week column by well-known novelist, columnist and counsellor, Gouri Dange.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/naming-no-names-quote-bank/

TOI launches TWeek at INMA

The Times of India Group launched TWeek, first of its kind digital magazine at the INMA platform.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-toi-launches-tweek/

INMA 2011: Membership targets in sight, says Tariq Ansari

INMA aims to reach a wider audience, says the outgoing president, adding that falling readership and rising ad costs are a two-pronged challenge the industry has to tackle.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/inma-membership-targets-in-sight-says-tariq-ansari/

Lalla on board with Mindshare

Mindshare appoints Ashok Lalla as Leader, Digital, South Asia

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/lalla-on-board-with-mindshare/

Anil Thakraney: Why the media must boycott Abhi-Ash baby birth

I find it appalling that the Bachchan-baby-obsessed media has so quickly forgotten the humiliation of the recent past.

http://www.mxmindia.com/2011/11/hard-knocks-beygairat-brigade/