Stories on 1st Dec '15

Sounding out Brands, musically
Upclose with Rajeev Raja, soundsmith and founder, BrandMusiq on the HDFC Bank musical logo & the world of sonic branding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sounding-out-brands-musically/

Ranjona Banerji: This "selfie" craze only takes this perversion of journalism integrity to a newer level of nuttiness
We are not friends with the people we interview, write about, observe. We may be friendly, they may be friendly. But unless we are aloof, we fail our readers and viewers. This rule is the same regardless of whether you're a political or a glamour journalist, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ranjona-banerji-this-selfie-craze-only-takes-this-perversion-of-journalism-integrity-to-a-newer-level-of-nuttiness/

Madison IES executes innovation on World Toilet Day
The event saw important facts about the necessity of toilets being discussed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/madison-ies-executes-innovation-on-world-toilet-day/

DDB Mudra West appoints Kunj Shah as Group Creative Director
Kunj will be based out of the agency's office in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ddb-mudra-west-appoints-kunj-shah-as-group-creative-director/

Dentsu Mama Lab partners with ActionAid for short film
Sometimes, the first step is just in getting a conversation started. Just what @ActionAidIndia has done through its film, The Water Wives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dentsu-mama-lab-partners-with-actionaid-india-for-a-short-film/

F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi design creative campaign for Next Awards
Getty Images partners with Next Photographer Award for the second year running
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/fnazca-saatchi-saatchi-design-creative-campaign-for-next-awards/

Nitin Mantri & Avian Media conferred top honours at ICCO Global Awards 2015
The ICCO Global PR Awards benchmark the finest excellence in PR, and is globally recognised by 33 PR trade associations across the world

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/nitin-mantri-avian-media-conferred-top-honours-at-icco-global-awards-2015/

Stories on 15th Jan '15

465 entries, 214 judges... it's Effie time!
Ajay Kakar, chairman and custodian of Effie India, presents a preview of the 14th edition of the ad effectiveness award to be held tomorrow
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/465-entries-214-judges-its-effie-time/

AP Parigi to be Network18 Group CEO
Chairman Adil Zainulbhai is confident Parigi will take the media conglomerate to the next level
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/ap-parigi-to-be-network18-group-ceo/

Preeti Reddy to succeed Thomas Puliyel as president at IMRB
Ms Reddy take over from long-serving president Thomas Puliyel when he retires in August this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/preeti-reddy-to-succeed-thomas-puliyel-as-president-at-imrb/

Carat bags media account of IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Carat Media will handle the traditional media mandate for IndiaFirst Life Insurance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/carat-bags-media-account-of-indiafirst-life-insurance/

Dilip Venkatraman joins iTV Network as Group COO
He will be reporting to Kartikeya Sharma, Managing Director, iTV Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/dilip-venkatraman-joins-itv-network-as-group-coo/

Spin TV mandates Helios Media with revenue monetisation
The channel will also have shows on tourist destination, Vaastu and interiors, new concepts in living styles
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/spin-tv-mandates-helios-media-with-revenue-monetisation/

Razorfish inducts Anushree Ghosh into Strategic Planning
Anushree has worked with eminent agency networks like Law and Kenneth, JWT and SapientNitro
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/razorfish-inducts-anushree-ghosh-into-strategic-planning/

D&AD and Kyoorius FYI day to unveil secrets on ways to win awards
D&AD CEO Tim Lindsay to host two special seminars in Mumbai and Delhi on how to impress global juries
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/dad-and-kyoorius-fyi-day-to-unveil-secrets-on-ways-to-win-awards/

Concept PR bags Agency Excellence Award
Concept PR was the sole agency to be awarded at the conference
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/concept-pr-bags-agency-excellence-award/

Godrej Nature's Basket partners with Snapdeal.com
This association makes Godrej Nature's Basket, the sole large gourmet retailer to list its range online on a marketplace platform

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/01/godrej-natures-basket-partners-with-snapdeal-com/

Stories on 12th Mar'14

It's here. Kyoorius Ad Awards on June 12
Call for entries open on March 20 with the judging to happen in mid-May
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/its-here-kyoorius-ad-awards-on-june-12/

Watch out, TVwallahs. P&G, Coke eyeing mobile video streaming for effective & cheaper advertising
Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola are considering launching video channels over mobile phones to deliver branded content and advertisements directly to consumers in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/watch-out-tvwallahs-pg-coke-eyeing-mobile-video-streaming-for-effective-cheaper-advertising/

Vir Sanghvi stars in NewsX's new line-up and channel packaging
NewsX has unveiled a new look with youthful colors (blue and red) and new fonts adorning the channel as it gets set for the general elections
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/vir-sanghvi-stars-in-newsxs-new-line-up-and-channel-packaging/

JWT - celebrations unlimited @ 150
JWT has announced a yearlong program of innovative events and activations to highlight its pioneering spirit and rich history around the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/jwt-celebrations-unlimited-150/

Bata goes 'waist down' with its new TVC
The campaign features a 360-degree multimedia integration of TV commercial, radio, cinema, print, innovative outdoor, events, promotions and digital platforms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bata-goes-waist-down-with-its-new-tvc/

Ad Strat: Making 'back the new front'
The entire Skybags film is about people wearing backpacks walking or doing things backwards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ad-strat-making-back-the-new-front/

Conde Nast unveils travel-friendly digital offering
The portal is positioned as a one-stop destination and resource for the digital-savvy Indian traveller, whether they are looking for travel within India or abroad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/conde-nast-unveils-travel-friendly-digital-offering/

Trendspotters.tv appointed online channel partner for 'Kaanchi'
This will be the firm's first ever film association as an online digital channel partner

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/trendspotters-tv-appointed-online-channel-partner-for-kaanchi/

Stories on 3rd Dec '13

Kyoorius about Digital & D&AD
Upclose with Laura Jordan Bambach and Tim Lindsay who were in for Kyoorius FYIdays and to evangelise the D&AD awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/kyoorius-about-digital-dad/

MK Anand quits Disney UTV, replacement to be announced soon
M K Anand, Managing Director, Media Networks at Disney UTV has resigned. His last day at work is December 31. A restructuring of the entertainment major’s broadcast business is on and a replacement will be announced in a couple of days
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/mk-anand-quits-disney-utv-replacement-to-be-announced-soon/

MS Dhoni set to make Rs 25 crore from bat sponsorship deal
Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is poised to run up a hefty score with his new bat sponsorship deals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ms-dhoni-set-to-make-rs-25-crore-from-bat-sponsorship-deal/

Not a good idea. Yahoo's Nitin Mathur on Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 jury
Yahoo's Big Idea Chair Awards India 2013 has marketing boss Nitin Mathur on the jury panel. We think it's a cause of concern given doubts being raised on a possible conflict for the coveted awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/not-a-good-idea-yahoos-nitin-mathur-on-big-idea-chair-awards-india-2013-jury/

Ranjona Banerji: When journalists turn media barons
Caravan magazine's long and detailed story into the running of Network18 talks of how founder Raghav Bahl has tilted to the political right, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/ranjona-banerji-when-journalists-turn-media-barons/

Blackberry's Fall/Winter collection goes aggressive on OOH
Blackberry's Fall-Winter collection has unveiled a campaign across premium sites in malls, airports and other upmarket locations of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/12/blackberrys-fallwinter-collection-goes-aggressive-on-ooh/

Stories on 13th May '13

MxM Mondays: Reality goes Regional... and how!
With KBC travelling to several Indian states and Bigg Boss following suit, regional adapts of popular Hindi shows seems to be a trend
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/mxm-mondays-reality-goes-regional-and-how/

Exclusive! Jaldi 5 with Rob Norman, Chief Digital Officer Global, GroupM: There's no doubt mobile internet will be massive in India
As the Group M Chief Digital Officer begins his India visit, he address questions from MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/jaldi-5-with-rob-norman-chief-digital-officer-of-groupm-global-theres-no-doubt-that-mobile-internet-will-be-massive-in-india/

Kyoorius launches awards with D&AD and IAA as partners, to be held at Design Yatra in Goa
The Kyoorius Awards have been launched in partnership with D&AD and the International Advertising Association - India Chapter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

Group M & Optimystix join hands for MashUp
Group M and Optimystix Entertainment launch MashUp, a specialized digital video-led brand solutions company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/kyoorius-launches-awards-to-be-given-at-design-yatra-in-goa/

We thrive on gossip and scandal: Ferzad Palia
Viacom18's English-focused music channel Vh1 has added one more reality show to its kitty - Scandalicious
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/we-thrive-on-gossip-and-scandal-ferzad-palia/

AdStrat: Bajaj: Cooling with comfort
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/2013/05/adstrat-bajaj-cooling-with-comfort/

Anil Thakraney: Are crime shows helping criminals?
The HT story reports that because crime shows carefully deconstruct each incident (this is what makes these serials highly interesting), and present the minutest tricks used by cops in their pursuit of criminals, it's becoming difficult for the police to nab these guys
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/anil-thakraney-are-crime-shows-helping-criminals/

Links of the Day (May 13)
MxMIndia editors scan the web to bring you the top stories of the day (other than those on MxMIndia)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/links-of-the-day-may-13/

ASCI'S NAMS inititative bags Silver at EASA 2013
The Indian self-regulatory body has been honoured by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA)
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/05/ascis-nams-inititative-bags-silver-at-easa-2013/