Showing posts with label Uday Kumar Varma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uday Kumar Varma. Show all posts

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Stories on 3rd July '13

Mediaah! Report Card on Uday Kumar Varma's tenure as I&B Secretary: 7/10
The former MIB secretary Varma presided over the effecting of the first two phases of digitization
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mediaah-report-card-on-uday-varmas-tenure-as-ib-secretary-710/

Umesh Shrikhande joins Taproot as CEO
Former Contract India captain joins Taproot India as CEO today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/umesh-shrikhande-joins-taproot-as-ceo/

Tata group forms panel to ascertain facts behind sr journalist and PR pro Charudatta Deshpande's suicide
The committee will convey its findings to the Tata Steel Board within two months
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/tata-group-forms-panel-to-ascertain-facts-behind-sr-journalist-and-pr-pro-charudatta-deshpandes-suicide/

MTS connects entire brand mandate to Creativeland
Creativeland Asia continues its expansion in New Delhi with second brand-partnership win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/mts-connects-entire-brand-mandate-to-creativeland/

Aidem to handle Dangal TV adsales
Recently launched Hindi and Bhojpuri regional channel Dangal TV assigns its advertising sales duties to Aidem Ventures
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/aidem-to-handle-dangal-tv-adsales/

Anil Thakraney: Are reporters adequately trained?
Media companies must never forget one hard truth: If your staffer behaves shoddily, it directly damages your brand's name, writes Anil Thakraney
http://www.mxmindia.com/2013/07/anil-thakraney-are-reporters-adequately-trained/

Time Out's Top 100 apps that makes life simpler
Time Out India's annual tech cover story comes with a curated list of 100 apps that make one's life simpler

Friday, 15 June 2012

Stories on 15th Jun


Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: Heading high towards Cannes 2012
It's time for the 59th Cannes Lions, the true festival of creativity. Presenting a curtain-raiser and a kickstart of MxMIndia's coverage
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/heading-high-towards-cannes-2012/


Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: Being on Cannes jury is no mean task
Industry veterans share their experiences - the good, the bad and the interesting - of being a part of the jury at Cannes
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/being-on-cannes-jury-is-no-mean-task/


Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: How India fared @ Cannes in 2009-2011
There are 34,301 entries from 87 countries for Cannes Lions, of which 1,182 pieces have been entered from India, slightly more than the last year's figure of 1,177
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/how-india-fared-cannes-in-2009-2011/


Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: By Invitation | Rahul Kishore: In Cannes you can!
There's loads to do at Cannes, if you want to look beyond the festival, writes Rahul Kishore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/by-invitation-rahul-kishore-in-cannes-you-can/


Cannes 2012 SPECIAL: The Anchor: Sneha Iype Varma on 5 things to do when at Cannes
Cheer loud and clear for your country. Make lots of noise and have lots of fun. You are in the Mecca of advertising and this is your time, says Sneha Iype Varma
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/the-anchor-sneha-iype-varma-on-5-things-to-do-when-at-cannes/


Sony's stake hike allows MSM flexibility: Man Jit Singh. Regional/niche channels on anvil
With Sony Pictures Television announcing its decision to buy 32 per cent stake from minority shareholders in a phased manner, its equity in Multi Screen Media (or MSM which runs the channels Sony, Sab, Max etc) will go up to 94 percent. This, says CEO Man Jit Singh, reflects Sony commitment in MSM and will allow the Indian enterprise to grow faster
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/sonys-stake-hike-allows-msm-flexibility-man-jit-singh/


Mindshare expands global social media footprint with senior hires
Amsterdam-based SocialMedia8's founder Igor Beuker will be Mindshare's first Global Chief Social Officer, whilst M80’s managing director, Mark Evans will be Mindshare North America’s new social lead
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/mindshare-expands-global-social-media-footprint-with-senior-hires/


Gangs of Wasseypur to raise the thriller quotient of Channel V's Gumrah
Anurag Kashyap, along with Manoj Bajpai and Richa Chadda, to enact pivotal roles in the special episode of the teenage crime series
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/gangs-of-wasseypur-to-raise-the-thriller-quotient-of-channel-vs-gumrah/


Bang in the Middle to handle Knoxx Global's communications
Bang in the Middle will manage the entire spectrum of its impending launches of security and management devices for Knoxx Global
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/bang-in-the-middle-to-handle-knoxx-globals-communications/

I&B pussyfoots on digitization. Decision on deadline to be announced this week
The taskforce convened by I&B secretary Uday Kumar Varma failed to announce whether the June 30 digitization is going to be delayed as has been demanded by many stakeholders.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ib-pussyfoots-on-digitization-decision-on-deadline-to-be-announced-next-week/


Anil Thakraney: Need more Amul girls
Yes, it's costly to build a brand mnemonic and it takes many years to make it a powerful brand associator. But the long term benefits justify all that expense
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/anil-thakraney-need-more-amul-girls/


Ranjona Banerji: Is the media fickle, or just having fun
In Freaking News, Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare in the morning papers and the nightly news. And sometimes the afternooners, the newsmags and all that's on the Web
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/06/ranjona-banerji-is-the-media-fickle-or-just-having-fun/

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Stories on 18th October

Media under scanner for Telangana coverage
The coverage of the Telangana unrest in Andhra Pradesh by the media has come under criticism for a variety of reasons

Ranjona Banerji reviews nightly news and the morning papers in Freaking News

Anil Thakraney finds the launch TVC for the zippy, stylish Hyundai Eon a "total wash out"

Tasksheet for new Info and Broadcasting Secretary, Uday Kumar Varma

Travel Channel announces a new travel talk show, ‘Livewire With Ash’.

Publicis Groupe is among the leaders in third-quarter mergers and acquisitions rankings, with agencies from the group’s public relations network advised on approximately US$155 billion value of deals worldwide.

Star Plus named ‘Best Entertainment Channel’ at CNBC Story Board Awaaz Awards 2011.

The Times of India and The Cardiological Society of India are organizing an India Heart Conclave to engage relevant stakeholders from the healthcare fraternity in a discussion on necessary actions for managing cardiological disorders.

HT Media’s Shine.com has partnered with The Indian Air force (IAF) to help their retired and retiring personnel find a second career in the corporate world.

Plan T for Twitter put Hippo at the head of the pack when it came to distribution, restocking, and a creative marketing win.


Formula 1 offers an excellent networking opportunity for corporate as large corporate cough up upto Rs 1 crore for special boxes

Lavie releases its first ever TV campaign, capturing the essence of the brand, ‘Handbags for the Many Moods of Women’.

French design and visual communication school ecole intuit.lab ties up with veteran adman Ravi Deshpande to set up design school in Mumbai

India is still booming and still ‘incredible’, and what people call a crisis is just a cycle which will turn around, says Chris Llewellyn.