Stories on 3rd Feb '15

Adspends to increase 12.6% in 2015: GroupM
The adspending was Rs 43,490 crore for the calendar year 2014, an increase by 12.5% over 2013, according to GroupM
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/adspends-to-increase-12-6-in-2015-groupm/

Structure, Talent and Innovation are action points for PK at Mindshare, says GMan. Exclusive to MxM
Gowthaman Ragothaman (better known as GMan), COO of Mindshare Asia Pacific, speaks on the priorities ahead of Mindshare South Asia’s CEO-designate Prasanth Kumar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/structure-talent-and-innovation-are-action-points-for-pk-at-mindshare-says-gman-exclusive-to-mxm/

DHFL tasks Madison Media to handle media mandate
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited is India's second largest housing finance company in the private sector
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/dhfl-tasks-madison-media-to-handle-media-mandate/

ZenithOptimedia wins media duties of Jungleegames.com
The mandate covers all aspects of the brand's media planning, advisory and buying across print, TV, Digital and Outdoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zenithoptimedia-wins-media-duties-of-jungleegames-com/

Leo Burnett unveils long format ad for HDFC Life
The film brings alive the pivotal role a man plays in empowering his family to live "Apne dum pe, Sar Uthake"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/leo-burnett-unveils-long-format-ad-for-hdfc-life/

Ranjona Banerji: Do TV reporters need to develop a sense of humour?
Should the morality of an individual reporter be magnified and portrayed as the morality of an entire society, asks Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ranjona-banerji-do-tv-reporters-need-to-develop-a-sense-of-humour/

Entry deadline for Olive Crown Awards extended to Feb 15th
The Call for Entries has been good but many agencies have requested an extension of the deadline
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/entry-deadline-for-olive-crown-awards-extended-to-feb-15th/

RAM ratings for Week 3
Presenting RAM numbers for Week - that's January 11-17, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/ram-ratings-for-week-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b3/

iProspect Communicate 2 bags AEGON Religare's social media account
For the record, the agency already handles the SEM and SEO domains for the life insurance company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/iprospect-communicate-2-bags-aegon-religares-social-media-account/

Tata Sky adds MAX 2 to its bouquet
The channel is also available on leading cable operators like DEN, Siti Cable, Hathway and InCable to name a few
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/tata-sky-adds-max-2-to-its-bouquet/

Zee rolls out HD League for the affluential
Zee HD League is aimed at giving an enriched viewing experience to the affluential viewers

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/02/zee-rolls-out-hd-league-for-the-affluential/

Stories on 2nd Jul 14

The new marketing hotspots
Metros, airports and entertainment centres fast becoming marketing hubs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/the-new-marketing-hotspots/

BudgetSpeak #8: Harish Shriyan: Exempt small- and medium-sized advertisers from service tax
The no service tax concession on advertising in the print media should be extended to other media as well, writes Harish Shriyan, COO, Omnicom Media Group.
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/budgetspeak-8-harish-shriyan-exempt-small-and-medium-sized-advertisers-from-service-tax/

Dentsu Aegis Network Digital Council to raise digital communication standards
The Dentsu Aegis Network Digital Council believes that this is a game changing move for the digital agencies in India and will permanently change the digital landscape
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/dentsu-aegis-network-digital-council-to-raise-the-digital-communication-standards/

Havas Media appoints Pranay Shah Singh to lead strategy
In his new role, Pranay will be responsible for strengthening the strategic output on key clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/havas-media-appoints-pranay-shah-singh-to-lead-strategy/

Orion Media deploys 'DaVinci Social' platform across radio stations
Orion Media to use DaVinci Social to provide a more engaging and interactive radio experience to their listeners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/orion-media-deploys-davinci-social-platform-across-radio-stations/

British Airways appoints Carat as its media agency
BA is keen to start managing media in a dramatically different manner and Carat was found to be the most promising partner for the job
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/british-airways-appoints-carat-as-its-media-agency/

MSLGroup bags multiple client wins
Programs include brand building, reputation management, financial communications, corporate social responsibility (CSR); and crisis and issues management
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/07/mslgroup-bags-multiple-client-wins/

Stories on 28th Feb '13

The soap that saves lives, and other marketing stories
Unilever's soap brand Lifebuoy spreads hygiene message with healthy handwashing habits
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42487


Network18 sells yellow pages and AskMe biz to Getit
Network18 divests stake in Infomedia Yellow Pages and AskMe biz to Getit
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42508


Nielsen to help consumer goods companies target kiranas
Nielsen survey to help consumer goods companies target kirana stores
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42483


IBF appoints Shailesh Shah as secretary general
With over 28 years of experience in a variety of industries, Mr Shah will augment the foundation's efforts in building a robust and profitable broadcasting industry in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42484



The 18-month horizon looks visibly good: Krishnan
Winning cricket rights may just propel Neo Sports into stellar orbit. But COO Prasana Krishnan is far from complacent, and has his eye open for more opportunities, as he tells MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42486


Debrief: Havells Fans: Stupid pun
I am all for crazy stuff. But the crazy must fit into the brand promise smoothly, else it's a waste of time. People, break the clutter by all means, but break it with an intelligent method
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42482



PTC Film Awards to see much fan fare, many sponsors
Coca-Cola is presenting sponsor and Samsung co-presenter of the third PTC Punjabi Film Awards to be held in Mohali on March 1
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42490


A spell(ing) well laid
The fifth edition of HDFC Life Spell Bee - India Spells 2013 ended on a high note recently with Vaswati Das of Gurukul Grammar Sr Second School, Guwahati being proclaimed the winner
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42485



ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Rahat Beri
Digital media is gamechanger
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42481


ANCHOR | One Big Idea by Vivek Bhargava
Need to shift CXOs to digital
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=42479

Stories on 10th Aug

Another win-win digital equation
Aegis' acquisition of Communicate 2 is part of a series of M&As in the Indian digital media space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/another-win-win-digital-equation/

Protect identity of children, MIB tells broadcasters
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March, 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/protect-identity-of-children-mib-tells-broadcasters/

Audiences have given MTunes the best birthday present: Sunil Sahjwani
MTunes, the 24/7 music channel, celebrated its first anniversary yesterday (Augt 9) and boasts of a 200+ GRP
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/audiences-have-given-mtunes-the-best-birthday-present-sunil-sahjwani/

Initiative announces two senior appointments
Initiative India has announced the appointments of 'R Venkatasubramanian and Vishnu Sharma as Senior Vice Presidents in the company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/initiative-announces-two-senior-appointments/

ESS, ESPN Intnl sign cricket distribution pact for Latin Am
This will be the first time that these events will be presented in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ess-espn-intnl-sign-cricket-distribution-pact-for-latin-am/

BMB wins 2 Hamilton brands - Treo And Milton
BMB India is the advertising unit of Madison World, a diversified communication group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bmb-wins-2-hamilton-brands-treo-and-milton/

Buzzer # 4 | Quiz on News Channels
Presenting the fourth edition of MxM Buzzer where the focus is on news channels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/buzzer-4-quiz-on-news-channels/

Now, a YouTube 'Content Creators Network' for India
The Nirvana Digital YouTube Content Creators Network eyes a market share of the 800 million unique user visits to YouTube each month
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/now-a-youtube-content-creators-network-for-india/

Bindass to unveil Season 9 of Beg Borrow Steal
bindass®, India's leading youth brand, is all set to introduce the 9th season of Beg Borrow Steal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bindass-to-unveil-season-9-of-beg-borrow-steal/

NDTV Profit to spotlight social & environmental issues
Docs+ is a new weekly series on the channel which will showcase powerful documentaries on global issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ndtv-profit-to-spotlight-social-environmental-issues/

Tamil GEC Vijay TV inks carriage deal in France
The launch will make the channel's first IPTV carriage deal inFranceand also strengthens Free's current offering of Indian content
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/tamil-gec-vijay-tv-inks-carriage-deal-in-france/

The Anchor: Albert Almeida on 5 things he would like to see happen in Mobile Advertising
Videos, app-based ads and interactive ads are just a few forms of advertising that we would like to see in mobile advertising, says Albert Almeida
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-albert-almeida-on-5-things-he-would-like-to-see-happen-in-mobile-advertising/

Anil Thakraney: Indian media wins Gold @ Olympics 2012
And the best news is that star athletes like Mary, Saina, Vijay and others will inspire a whole lot of young Indians to take up athletics very seriously
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/anil-thakraney-indian-media-wins-gold-olympics-2012/

Ranjona Banerji: The shame of the PR influence on the media
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/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-the-shame-of-the-pr-influence-on-the-media/