Stories on 30th Mar '15

M&E CAGR 2014-19: 13.9 %, as per FICCI-KPMG
The M&E space is poised to nearly double from Rs 1026 bn in 2015 to Rs 1964 bn by 2014 as per the FICCI-KPMG report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/me-cagr-2014-19-13-9-as-per-ficci-kpmg/

Shailesh Kapoor: India's World Cup Exit: When Fans Scored Over The Media
You would expect the media, a pillar in a democracy and all that, to be one step ahead of the masses on the maturity curve. Surprisingly (or maybe not-so-surprisingly), the venom and the viciousness came from the media, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/shailesh-kapoor-indias-world-cup-exit-when-fans-scored-over-the-media/

IAA India presents Olive Crown awards
RK Swamy BBDO, Stark Commumications Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum, MediaCom, Rawshark Films, GAME (Greening Advertising Media Entertainment), Ogilvy, Grey and Visual Communications bagged top advertising awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/iaa-india-presents-olive-crown-awards/

Zee Europe celebrates 20 years with launch of &TV
&TV plans to commission locally produced content
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/zee-europe-celebrates-20-years-with-launch-of-tv/

Three more IPL-linked TVCs unveiled
The TVCs will inspire people to put aside their differences and come together to celebrate their love for the game
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/three-more-ipl-linked-tvcs-unveiled/

'Zindagi Express' unveiled by My FM
The book was launched on 21st March 2015 at Ahmadabad
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/zindagi-express-unveiled-by-my-fm/

Amith Prabhu: Freedom of Speech and its implications
Last week, a senior business journalist vented on Twitter by calling a PR firm by name and asking them to get its act together, notes Amith Prabhu

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/03/amith-prabhu-freedom-of-speech-and-its-implications/

Stories on 17th Dec 14

Radio City is now a Jagran company
Well, almost. Meanwhile, Radio Mantra, a venture promoted by Jagran promoters, is like to be merged with Music Broadcast Private Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/radio-city-is-now-a-jagran-company/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Letter from a Paranoid Consumer to a Brand Manager: Trust broken, I read every word that you utter with fear
The communication and relationship that should be improving with time and technology is becoming frustrating and irritating
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/sanjeev-kotnala-letter-from-a-paranoid-consumer-to-a-brand-manager-trust-broken-i-read-every-word-that-you-utter-with-fear/

Tushar Vyas to discuss digital at IAA Webinar on Dec 19
To be held on Friday, December 19 at 4pm
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tushar-vyas-to-discuss-digital-at-iaa-webinar-on-dec-19/

iTV appoints Manoj Jagyasi as Biz Head, Regional Channels
As part of his new role, Manoj will be responsible for sales activities at the Network
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/itv-appoints-manoj-jagyasi-as-biz-head-regional-channels/

Google introduces Hindi ads on its Display Network
In early November this year, Google had announced the launch of the Indian Language Internet Alliance
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/google-introduces-hindi-ads-on-its-display-network/

Grasshoppers India to handle creative biz of Aquionics International
The brand is looking at strengthening its position in the retail space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/grasshoppers-india-to-handle-creative-biz-of-aquionics-international/

Stories on 12th Dec 14

Global brands change partners for more reach in India
A host of luxe brands are revisiting their India businesses by tweaking one of the most important factors - the local partner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/global-brands-change-partners-for-more-reach-in-india/

Shailesh Kapoor: DDLJ: A Thousand Weeks, A Million Memories
If any Indian filmmaker, however big a stalwart, wants to make the greatest love story of Indian cinema, he would know his benchmark is set incredibly high, writes Shailesh Kapoor. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/shailesh-kapoor-ddlj-a-thousand-weeks-a-million-memories/

YouTube launches buffer-free offline video service
The new offline feature lets people watch videos for short periods of low connectivity or no internet connection. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/youtube-launches-buffer-free-offline-video-service/

RBNL unveils dedicated divisions for trade & account planning
It will be led by Sunil Kumaran, Network Strategy and Services Head - Reliance Broadcast Network. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/rbnl-unveils-dedicated-divisions-for-trade-account-planning/

ZEEL appoints Anjana Kshetry as Head - Brand Solutions, Zee Digital
Anjana will be working in close coordination with the India Web Portal, Ditto TV and Zee Digital teams. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=69875

Adlabs Imagica unveils third campaign promoting the popular theme park
The campaign conveys the stories of people from all walks of life who visit the magical world of Imagica. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=69872

TAM numbers for Hindi & Regional Channels in Week 49
Presenting TAM data for Week 49 (November 30 to Dec 6, 2014) for various Hindi and Regional Entertainment Channels in select India markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/12/tam-numbers-for-hindi-regional-channels-in-week-49/

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 13th Aug 14

One Minute View: TRAI misplaced views on media ownership
While the regulator has done some great work with telecom and digitization, many of its views on broadcast are misplaced
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/one-minute-view-trai-misplaced-views-on-media-ownership/

Proprietary planning tool 'Resolve' launched by Maxus
Delivering new insights for Indian brands to improve consumer marketing strategies. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/proprietary-planning-tool-resolve-launched-by-maxus/

Akash Chawla appointed Business Head of Essel Vision Productions
ZEEL has appointed Akash Chawla, who has successfully been heading the Marketing Function for National Channels at ZEEL, to take charge as the Business Head - EVPL. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/akash-chawla-appointed-business-head-of-essel-vision-productions/

Nusli Wadia wants Britannia to be Cookie King
India's second-largest biscuit maker Britannia Industries plans to to overtake Parle and become market leader, its chairman told shareholders at the company's AGM yesterday. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/nusli-wadia-wants-britannia-to-be-cookie-king/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Nothing wrong if the Boss cooks
Why do we shy away and find fault at reflecting what really is happening in our society, Sanjeev Kotnala writes on the Airtel ad. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/sanjeev-kotnala-nothing-wrong-if-the-boss-cooks/

FCB Ulka highlights 'Shake Feature' for Snapdeal
The new TVC created by FCB Ulka gets the message across, by highlighting the app cleverly. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/fcb-ulka-highlights-shake-feature-for-snapdeal/

EMVIEs receives encouraging response this year
Two trophies will be presented to the agency and client each. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/emvies-receives-encouraging-response-this-year/

Sony Six bags Champions Tennis League mandate
The league will witness national and international tennis talent with each team having top ATP and WTA players, captained by a Tennis legend. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/sony-six-bags-champions-tennis-league-mandate/

What Ticks for Indian Consumers/Women: Vinay Bhatia and Mitrajit Bhattacharya
Continuing with our extracts from the second edition of the MxMIndia Annual, we present contributions by Vinay Bhatia and Mitrajit Bhattacharya. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/what-ticks-for-indian-consumerswomen-vinay-bhatia-and-mitrajit-bhattacharya/

Aimia forms JV with Fractal Analytics
The exclusive commercial agreement will deepen Aimia's analytics capabilities. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/aimia-forms-jv-with-fractal-analytics/

Grey says 'Hello Life' for Fiat Punto
The challenge that GREY group faced was that the communication had to capture the famed solidity of the car and yet promote the stylish new looks and features. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/grey-says-hello-life-for-fiat-punto/

Micromax unveils 'Roobaroo Micromax Unite Anthem'
The Anthem is an extension of the Unite 2 campaign

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/08/micromax-unveils-roobaroo-micromax-unite-anthem/

Stories on 19th Jun 14

Inside the real world of Blippar
After having wowed brands and media publishers across the world, augmented reality platform Blippar has been a hit with brands and publishers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/inside-the-real-world-of-blippar/

Kids wanting to star in TV shows/ads may soon need permission from Labour min
Labour ministry moots mandatory approval for engaging children in audio-visual shows. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kids-wanting-to-star-in-tv-showsads-may-soon-need-permission-from-labour-min/

Just 22 metals so far, but it's not over yet at the Cannes Lions
There is some gloom in the Indian camp as last year Indian entries had bagged 32 awards. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/just-22-metals-so-far-but-its-not-over-yet-at-the-cannes-lions/

It's 'Wah, Taj!' for Zee & Turner group channels, new co to distribute Zindagi
Taj Television is India’s largest distribution agency and has a powerful repertoire of over 47 leading television channels. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/its-wah-taj-for-zee-turner-group-channels-new-co-to-distribute-zindagi/

Blippar acquires augmented reality pioneer Layar
With this Blippar boasts of one of the biggest data footprints for consumer AR use around the world. Read more
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/blippar-acquires-augmented-reality-pioneer-layar/

Kapil Sharma to host an entertainment show for Red LiVE
RED FM is ready with yet another entertainment event titled 'Paisa Vasool Entertainment with Kapil Sharma and RJ Raunac'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/06/kapil-sharma-to-host-an-entertainment-show-for-red-live/

Stories on 20th May 14

Nothing wrong in airing Pak content: Punit Goenka
It's Zee's boldest venture thus far: a premium all-India Hindustani GEC with 'Made in Pakistan' (and elsewhere) fictions. An interview with ZEEL MD & CEO Punit Goenka
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/nothing-wrong-in-airing-pak-content-punit-goenka/

Whirlpool unveils new campaign for frost-free refrigerator
The company is using it as a launch vehicle for the brand's new positioning - 'Designed To Delight'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/whirlpool-unveils-new-campaign-for-frost-free-refrigerator/

DDB Mudra urges men to teat hair loss via Livon Hair Gain
The new film named 'Sands of Time' builds on the key consumer motivation that "Hair once doesn't come back. I desperately want to hold onto all the hair that is left on my head"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ddb-mudra-urges-men-to-teat-hair-loss-via-livon-hair-gain/

Ajit Singh appointed Sales Head at Reliance Broadcast
In his last assignment, he was with Indusind Bank as Deputy Vice President and Business Manager - New Branch Distribution
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ajit-singh-appointed-sales-head-at-reliance-broadcast/

Katrina endorses campaign for new HR Johnson vertical
Soho Square is the agency on board the H&R Johnson account and they were given the mandate to launch bathrooms in the consumer space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/katrina-endorses-campaign-for-new-hr-johnson-vertical/

Ranjona Banerji: Modi mania in media
After a massive media event like the announcing of election results, newspapers get a bit lost, notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ranjona-banerji-modi-mania-in-media/

TEN Sports to broadcast DFB Cup
The prestigious German football competition will be aired on the TEN Network until 2018
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/05/ten-sports-to-broadcast-dfb-cup/

Stories on 21st Apr '14

Shifts in consumer spending and speed of tech change a threat to M&E
A PwC survey of entertainment and media CEOs across 33 countires throws up some interesting findings
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/shifts-in-consumer-spending-and-speed-of-tech-change-a-threat-to-me/

Jabong goes for Bang in the Middle
BITM has already started the work on new Summer Campaign slated to be released soon
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/jabong-goes-for-bang-in-the-middle/

Final Awards deadlines: Goafest Abbys to April 23, Kyoorius to April 28
The deadline for receiving entries for both awards have been extended
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/final-awards-deadlines-goafest-abbys-to-april-23-kyoorius-to-april-28/

Thoughtblurb appointed AoR for Sheth Developers
The agency's mandate would be to enhance its brand value in the marketplace
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/thoughtblurb-appointed-aor-for-sheth-developers/

Sony to manage digital assets of Zee Music
The deal will see Sony Music manage all digital assets for Zee Music's upcoming Bollywood releases
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/sony-to-manage-digital-assets-of-zee-music/

Durga Raghunath elevated at Network18 Digital
She was earlier the CEO of Firstpost.com, the leading news and opinion portal from the group
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/durga-raghunath-elevated-at-network18-digital/

Amith Prabhu: Four major international PR events not to miss in 2014
For someone with over a decade in the profession, attending an international conference is worthwhile given the exposure to fellow professionals from across the world, writes Amith Prabhu
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/amith-prabhu-four-major-international-pr-events-not-to-miss-in-2014/

Reviewing the Reviews: Utterly charming Alia in '2 States'
The ratings ranged from 2 to 3 stars, but everyone agreed on one aspect of the film though-the utterly charming Alia Bhatt
 http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/reviewing-the-reviews-utterly-charming-alia-in-2-states/

Big Magic announces Akbar-Birbal historical comedy
To premier on April 28, Har Mushkil Ka Hal - Akbar Birbal will be backed up by a multimedia marketing plan
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/04/big-magic-announces-akbar-birbal-historical-comedy/

Stories on 5th Mar'14

Leagues to see big growth for sports in 2014
Sports sponsorship grows 92% in five-year period as per a report by GroupM ESP and SportzPower
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/leagues-to-see-big-growth-for-sports-in-2014/

Mona Jain, Rahul Sharma join Zee
While Mona Jain joins ZEEL as EVP - Cluster Head, Rahul Sharma will be  Senior VP - National Sales Head
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/leagues-to-see-big-growth-for-sports-in-2014/

Mindshare APAC promotes Gowthaman Ragothaman to COO, Roy Sudip to COO
Mindshare has appointed Gowthaman Ragothaman as Chief Operating Officer and Roy Sudipto as Regional Chief Client Officer for Asia Pacific. Both of them are based in Singapore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mindshare-apac-promotes-gowthaman-ragothaman-to-coo-roy-sudip-to-coo/

FICCI-KPMG study indicates M&E sector bucking the slowdown trend
The Indian Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry registered growth of approximately 12 per cent, according to the FICCI-KPMG report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ficci-kpmg-study-indicates-me-sector-bucking-the-slowdown-trend/

Cannes Lions adds a few more award categories for 2014
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is introducing a number of changes to some of its Special Awards
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ficci-kpmg-study-indicates-me-sector-bucking-the-slowdown-trend/

Ten Sports signs 7-year deal with Sri Lanka Cricket Board
The deal, which includes multi-platform media and sponsorship rights globally, will run through till March 2020
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ten-sports-signs-7-year-deal-with-sri-lanka-cricket-board/

Timex modifies positioning to 'Wear it Well'
The multi-platform 'Wear it Well™' campaign acknowledges that men and women no longer wear a watch to simply tell time - they wear a watch to make a statement about themselves
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/timex-modifies-positioning-to-wear-it-well/

Second edition of Time Out Food Awards announced
In its second edition, the awards will recognise the work of culinary masters of all kinds - contemporary, classic, fusion, traditional, experimental - in two separate categories, Critics' Choice and People's Choice

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/second-edition-of-time-out-food-awards-announced/

Stories on 2nd Aug

Broadcasters set to mix ideas & business @ITF
The two-day Indian Television Fest on Nov 2 & 3 in Goa aims at getting the fraternity together to network and exchange ideas
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/broadcasters-set-to-mix-ideas-with-business-itf/

BARC next announcement in 2-3 weeks: Punit Goenka
BARC chairman Punit Goenka indicates that the committee of eminent experts is being constituted and an announcement will be made in two or three weeks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/barc-next-announcement-in-2-3-weeks-punit-goenka/

Government mulls probe against TAM after complaints
Several broadcasting firms and advertising agencies say this has only established what has been an "open secret" in the industry, but this could be an opportunity to set things right
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/government-mulls-probe-against-tam-after-complaints/

Bata calls for a creative partner
Bata India has invited agencies to handle its creative mandates. The account size is estimated to be Rs8-10 crores
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bata-calls-for-a-creative-partner/

Industry remembers V Ramani's path-breaking work
Peers and friends remember V Ramani as a true champion of the digital media, long before most others in the industry
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/obituary-industry-remembers-v-ramani-for-his-path-breaking-work/

Gagan Narang's Bronze may well win him endorsements
With this win, Narang joins the growing list of noncricket sports personalities whose value of endorsements have got a boost each time they clinch an Olympics medal
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/bulls-eye-gagan-narangs-bronze-may-well-win-him-endorsements/

Paritosh Joshi: Not another piece about the Ratings Battle
So what is it? Click on to read Paritosh Joshi's weekly column on the business of media, measurement and research
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/paritosh-joshi-not-another-piece-about-the-ratings-battle/

The Anchor: Viren Popli on 5 things mobile advertising in India should adopt
No matter how interesting the idea... If the technology doesn't deliver, neither will the message, says Viren Popli
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/the-anchor-viren-popli-on-5-things-mobile-advertising-in-india-should-adopt/

New series/Relative Values | We are professionals first: Divya and Yogesh Radhakrishnan
We start the series featuring sister Divya and brother Yogesh Radhakrishan who believe that it's possibly to work without relationships getting in the way... by being mature professionals
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/new-seriesrelative-values-we-are-professionals-first-divya-and-yogesh-radhakrishnan/

Ranjona Banerji: Any more skilling and I'm killing myself!
Right now though, I'm worried about the management jargon that enters the mainstream by the "backside"
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/ranjona-banerji-any-more-skilling-and-im-killing-myself/

Debrief: Reliance Comm: Girlfriend from hell
Reliance needs to ask Anushka Sharma to tone things down. Sooner the better. Let her be spunky, not offensive
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/08/debrief-reliance-comm-girlfriend-from-hell/