Stories on 24th Dec '12

Santa TAM is coming to town today!
It's Christmas Eve and festivities are in the air. In tellyland, with more reason: Santa TAM is coming with all the data... okay, most of it
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/santa-tam-is-coming-to-town-today/


MxM Monday: Expectations from Phase III FM radio licensing
Even as advertisers are yet to take this medium seriously, the industry players are waiting for Phase III with anticipation. MxMIndia finds out what their expectations are
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-monday-expectations-from-phase-iii-fm-radio-licensing/


Chitralekha upbeat on social media
The group recently reached two lakh fans on its Facebook page, and hopes to build a stranger presence online
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/chitralekha-upbeat-on-social-media/


Will Sachin Tendulkar's ODI retirement diminish his brand value?
Will Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from ODI cricket diminish his brand value? Or will it set stage for a new phase in the life cyle of one India’s most iconic celeb brand?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/will-sachin-tendulkars-odi-retirement-diminish-his-brand-value/


Anil Thakraney: Brand Modi versus Brand Rahul
So if the battle of 2014 is going to be fought between these two brands, simple marketing logic tells us who's the favourite one to win
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-brand-modi-versus-brand-rahul/


FM Radio: Facing challenges, embracing growth
CII organised the CEOs Roundtable on Radio in New Delhi last week, to discuss and chart the growth of the radio industry with the Phase III auction of the FM spectrum coming up
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/fm-radio-facing-challenges-embracing-growth/


India TV conducts campaign countering Crime against Women
The channels launches a multi-city signature campaign under the aegis of 'Mission Damini'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-tv-conducts-campaign-countering-crime-against-women/http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/india-tv-conducts-campaign-countering-crime-against-women/


AdStrat: Fastrack makes hell cooler
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/2012/12/adstrat-fastrack-makes-hell-cooler/


Reviewing the Reviews: Dabangg 2
Every week, Deepa Gahlot casts a critical eye over media reviews of Bollywood releases... in Reviewing the Reviews
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/reviewing-the-reviews-dabangg-2/


MxM wishes you a very Merry Xmas. No edition on Dec 25
MxMIndia wishes all its readers a very Merry Christmas!
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mxm-wishes-you-a-very-merry-xmas-no-edition-on-dec-25/


The Anchor: Harish Bijoor on 6 reasons brands need good consultants
Great team, cool concepts... not enough if you don't have a good brand consultant on board, says Harish Bijoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-harish-bijoor-on-6-reasons-brands-need-good-consultants/


Gutenberg wins PR mandate for Ad:tech New Delhi again
This is the third time that Gutenberg Communications has won the PR mandate for Ad:Tech
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/gutenberg-wins-pr-mandate-for-adtech-new-delhi-again/

Stories on 17th Dec '12

The MxMIndia Annual 2012: The One Big Idea
It's here: the MxMIndia Annual 2012 where over a hundred industry captains give their gamechanging ideas in the fields of television, print, radio, digital, OOH, creative advertising and PR and Events
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-mxmindia-annual-2012-the-one-big-idea/

Recent reforms have boosted country's image: Adi Godrej
CII president and chairman of the Godrej grou Adi Godrej says India’s recent reforms initiatives have changed the perception of the country for the better
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/recent-reforms-have-boosted-countrys-image-adi-godrej/

Vikatan Group focuses on events as growth strategy
The Vikatan group with an array of Tamil publications is now looking towards building an events calendar and launching verticals under its popular titles
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/vikatan-group-focuses-on-events-as-growth-strategy/

Tribal DDB wins Marico's Set Wet
Tribal DDB India will be handling the digital mandate for Marico's Set Wet hair gels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/tribal-ddb-wins-maricos-set-wet/

Anchor Panasonic awards digital mandate to Ignitee
Ignitee will enable it to develop a comprehensive online presence, positioning Anchor and Panasonic as a young, contemporary brand for electrical accessories
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anchor-panasonic-awards-digital-mandate-to-ignitee/

Anil Thakraney: Media campaign on gun control
Why don’t TV channels in the US come together and launch a high-decibel, sustained campaign against the open retail of guns in the marketplace? Why not use the power of the media to make this happen?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-media-campaign-on-gun-control/

AdStrat: Chandrika Face Wash is the new beauty tonic
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/2012/12/adstrat-chandrika-face-wash-is-the-new-beauty-tonic/

The Anchor: 5 growth challenges for Events & Experiential Mktng biz
Avik Prabhu lists five growth challenges that the events and experiential marketing industry in India still faces
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-growth-challenges-for-events-experiential-mktng-biz/

MindShift launches gaming app for Homeshop18
The gaming application marks another successful digital marketing campaign for Homeshop 18
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/mindshift-launches-gaming-app-for-homeshop18/

AppFest 2012: Exploring the 'Apps' economy
Sanjay Jaju, Secretary Department of Information and Communications, Govt of Andhra Pradesh asked delegates to move beyond BPO culture
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/appfest-2012-exploring-the-apps-economy/

Rajesh Jejurikar quits Zee, to return to M&M
Mr Jejurikar resigned after a stint of just 10 months
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/rajesh-jejurikar-quits-zee-to-return-to-mm/

Stories on 11th Dec '12

Acquisitions will continue: Publicis
Soon after making the acquisitions of MarketGate and Istrat public, Publicis Groupe's Jean-Yves Naouri and Bertrand Siguier spoke with MxMIndia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/acquisitions-will-continue-publicis/

Nidheesh Tyagi to join BBC as Editor (Hindi Service)
Nidheesh Tyagi quits as Editor (Digital) of the Dainik Bhaskar group to join the BBC as Editor (Hindi Service)
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/nidheesh-tyagi-to-join-bbc-as-editor-hindi-service/

ITC's Vivel partners Star to launch Bengali movie channel
Star India's Bengali film channel Jalsha Movies is scheduled for launch on Dec 16
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/itcs-vivel-partners-star-to-launch-bengali-movie-channel/

Tatas eye big foray into edutainment
Tata group company Titan Industries is finalising a plan for an edutainment vertical to tap the country's 330 mn population under 15 years of age
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/tatas-eye-big-foray-into-edutainment/

Woodland on its Green Path
The outdoor adventure brand, Woodland has been consistent in its effort to be Green conscious ever since its inception. However, now the company is making concerted efforts to imbibe a 360-degree approach going green
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/woodland-on-its-green-path/

Madison Media wins Radikal Rice Media AOR
Madison Media has recently won the media mandate of Radikal Rice, estimated at around Rs 25 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/madison-media-wins-radikal-rice-media-aor/

Debrief: Groupon: Craziness pays off
I would urge their ad agency to push the insanity envelope even harder. And the team should enjoy all the fun while it lasts. It's not every day that creative people land up with such hot 'deals'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-groupon-craziness-pays-off/

The Anchor: 5 ways to piss people off via email
Email is a great way to reach out and stay in touch... but it is also only too easy to make the mistakes that make people mad. Vidya Heble has a shortlist of what to avoid
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-ways-to-piss-people-off-via-email/

Former news anchor and RJ Akash Banerjee is Radio Mirchi Delhi programming head
Former TV Today news anchor and RJ Akash Banerjee joins Radio Mirchi as programming head for the Delhi station

http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/former-news-anchor-and-rj-akash-banerjee-is-radio-mirchi-delhi-programming-head/

Stories on 7th Dec '12

Did the switch to weekends impact KBC buzz?
Did the switch to a weekend airing schedule impact the buzz factor for KBC 6 or has the Big B's aura begun to fade? MxMIndia finds out
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/did-the-switch-to-weekends-impact-kbc-buzz/

Hockey India wins for Meridian, OgilvyOne
Meridian Communication Mumbai has added the Hockey India League to its existing client portfolio, following a multi-agency pitch in Delhi a couple of months ago
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hockey-india-wins-for-meridian-ogilvyone/

Satyamev Jayate nets Rs 22.33 cr as donations
Season 1 of Satyamev Jayate, the Star Plus mega-show presented by actor Aamir Khan, generated around Rs 22.33 crore as donations
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/satyamev-jayate-nets-rs-22-33-cr-as-donations/

Jaldi 5 with Manish Agarwal: Gamification is the next big thing
Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment Digital, and speaks on gamification and a variety of issues around digital entertainment and gaming in particular
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/jaldi-5-with-manish-agarwal-gamification-is-the-next-big-thing/

Shailesh Kapoor: Four things TV ratings don't tell us
As TV ratings are scheduled to make a comeback on December 19, Shailesh Kapoor writes lists four critical things that ratings don't tell us
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/shailesh-kapoor-four-things-tv-ratings-dont-tell-us/

Paritosh Joshi: Statistical Doppelganger
One of the biggest problems that confounds market researchers is respondent fatigue associated with questionnaire duration. And intervier fatigue too, notes Paritosh Joshi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/paritosh-joshi-statistical-doppelganger/

HBO,  Eros tie up for 2 ad-free movie channels
HBO Asia and Eros International have made a joint announcement to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels, HBO Defined and HBO Hits, in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/hbo-eros-tie-up-for-2-ad-free-movie-channels/

Theatre-owners irked by Kamal's plan to release 'Vishwaroopam' on DTH
Some Chennai theatre owners are upset by actor Kamal Hassan's decision to launch his upcoming movie 'Vishwaroopam' on the DTH platform eight hours before it is released in theatres worldwide
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/theatre-owners-irked-by-kamals-plan-to-release-vishwaroopam-on-dth/

Anil Thakraney: Are corporates pushing Sachin?
For the greater good, all those advertisers who have signed up Sachin should release him from the contracts immediately. There are enough young guns in Indian sports, they can fish elsewhere
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/anil-thakraney-are-corporates-pushing-sachin/

Ranjona Banerji: When News TV brought an issue to life
Television may be annoyingly intrusive and terribly unprofessional at times, but the cold distance of print cannot bring an issue like treatment of women to life as television can, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/ranjona-banerji-when-news-tv-brought-an-issue-to-life/

BBC TopGear Magazine India Awards 2012
The year's first car and bike awards night is here
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/bbc-topgear-magazine-india-awards-2012/

WATSummit '13 to discuss new era of digi mktng
WATMedia's annual event will witness participation of prominent visionaries discussing topics that contribute to the growth of digital and advertising space
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/watsummit-13-to-discuss-new-era-of-digi-mktng/

The Anchor: 5 reasons localization is important
It's a myriad mix of cultures. In good old diverse India, localization is the only way to make it work, says Rahul Kumar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-5-reasons-localization-is-important/

Stories on 6th Dec '12

Memories of Ayodhya, December 6, 1992
Twenty years ago, journalists Mark Tully and Ajay Jha were at Ayodhya reporting for the BBC and Mid-Day respectively. Here's their account of what happened
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/memories-of-061292/

Big retailers exit loss-making markets
Retailers like Spencer's, Future Group and others exit loss-making regions, focus on potential growth markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/big-retailers-exit-loss-making-markets/

Jaldi 5 with Sugato Banerji: Digitization has opened up opportunities for service providers
Former Airtel DTH and Media CMO Sugato Banerji is gung-ho about taking charge as COO of What’s-On-India. He shares his views on digitization, the DTH business and why he thinks the opportunities at his new workplace are very challenging
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/jaldi-5-with-sugato-banerji-digitization-has-opened-up-opportunities-for-service-providers/

9XM to sponsor 3rd Olive Crown Awards
9X Media will be principal sponsors of the third Olive Crown Awards to be held in March 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/9xm-to-sponsor-3rd-olive-crown-awards/

Bigg Boss, Bol Bachchan top Whats-on-India trends
Bigg Boss 6 continues to top the Whats-on-India trending report for Week 48 with Bol Bachchan on Star Gold as the top Hindi movie
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/bigg-boss-bol-bachchan-top-whats-on-india-trends/

Debrief: IDEA: Honey, it isn't funny
Completely boring and a tired piece of work. A trainee copywriter would do better than this at a hurried copy test
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/debrief-idea-honey-it-isnt-funny/

The Anchor: How 24x7 TV would cover Babri Masjid demolition today
A N Chorrea wanders around to write on how 24x7 News television would cover Babri Masjid demolition if it were to happen today
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-anchor-how-would-24x7-tv-would-cover-babri-masjid-demolition-today/

Pinkathon raises breast cancer awareness with the 10km marathon and other programmes
Maximus Events are conducting a two-week-long programme at High Street Phoenix and Phoenix Marketcity to disseminate the idea of the Pinkathon and raise awareness about breast cancer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/pinkathon-raises-breast-cancer-awareness-with-the-10km-marathon-and-other-programmes/

Harper's Bazaar launches new brand campaign
Its new brand campaign themed 'Always in fashion' in India is to complement its international signature 'Where Fashion Gets Personal'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/harpers-bazaar-launches-new-brand-campaign/

The Company creates colourful TVC for Caprese
International premium accessory brand Caprese has launched its latest TV commercial in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/the-company-creates-colourful-tvc-for-caprese/

Airtel's Sugato Banerji joins What's-on-India as COO
Mr Banerji has called it a day as CMO at Airtel DTH & Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/airtels-sugato-banerji-joins-whats-on-india-as-coo/

Club Penguin brings Coins For Change with Ryan Intnl
Ryan International School is the first school to collaborate with the Coins For Change programme in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/12/club-penguin-brings-coins-for-change-with-ryan-intnl/

Stories on 27th Nov '12

Final countdown for Effies 2012
As Effies 2012 night draws closer, 128 entries have made it to the shortlist so far
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/final-countdown-for-effies-2012/

Colors buys rights of '24' for Rs 150 cr
Is the ground fertile in India, just as it happened in the US where a PR honcho was handed over charge of a creative ad network?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/colors-buys-rights-of-24-for-rs-150-cr/

Star Network expandeds on Sky
Star Network has expanded its UK reach with an extended distribution partnership with Sky
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/star-network-expandeds-on-sky/

Wrigley India appoints Deepak Iyer as managing director
Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars Inc, has appointed Deepak Iyer as the Managing Director of its India operations effective January 3, 2013
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/wrigley-india-appoints-deepak-iyer-as-managing-director/

It's Golden Mikes time again
92.7 Big FM announces the 2nd edition of the Big Regional Entertainment Awards, to be held in 7 Indian regions including Central India, Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will recognize talent from films, music, dance, theatre, sports and television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/its-golden-mikes-time-again/

Pidilite signs Kareena's 'Fevicol se' song from Dabangg 2
Pidilite signs marketing and promo deal with Kareena Kapoor's 'Fevicol se' song from Dabangg 2
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/pidilite-signs-kareenas-fevicol-se-song-from-dabangg-2/

4 reasons why memorable tunes help connect brands
Ganapathy Viswanathan lists reasons why memorable tunes help connect brands
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/4-reasons-why-memorable-tunes-help-connect-brands/

Debrief: Emirates: Too generic
Okay, there are these delightful destinations, and the ads do look great, but why must I choose Emirates? Funnily, that one most important question isn't dealt with
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/debrief-emirates-too-generic/

Ranjona Banerji:  Must-watch Network
Ranjona Banerji reviews the fare on News TV and the morning paper... and various websites and the social media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/ranjona-banerji-must-watch-network/

Stories on 23rd Nov '12

PR folk get set for PRAXIS 2012-11-23
As many as 255 delegates and 35 speakers are set to assemble in Pondicherry for PRAXIS 2012, an independent PR conference. MxMIndia is partnering the event
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/pr-folk-get-set-for-praxis-2012-11-23/

India Inc opts for sports as preferred marketing
Sports emerged as the most preferred marketing tool, over celebrities, events and product placements in movies, music or art, according to a study conducted by SportzConsult, India's premier sports management company
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/india-inc-opts-for-sports-as-preferred-marketing/

Paritosh Joshi: ASCI is not an Elephant though it might be a herring... a red one
Anant Rangaswami's book took on - inter alia - the ASCI. Paritosh Joshi has a reply
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/paritosh-joshi-asci-is-not-an-elephant-though-it-might-be-a-herring-a-red-one/

Jaldi 5 with Sunil Punjabi: Action, drama, entertainment
AXN India is gearing up for full-on thrills spanning the entertainment spectrum. The star of the broadened content lineup is The Apprentice Asia. MxM India spoke to AXN's Sunil Punjabi on the whys and hows
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-sunil-punjabi-action-drama-entertainment/

IAMAI announces 3rd annual India Digital Awards
The Internet & Mobile Association of India will hold its third annual India Digital Awards for the internet and mobile value added service industry on January 17, 2013 at New Delhi
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/iamai-announces-3rd-annual-india-digital-awards/

Speaking of Which | Shall We Disappear You?
Verbs have their places in black and white, not including grey areas. Vidya Heble counts the shades
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/speaking-of-which-shall-we-disappear-you/

Azim Premji wins Forbes India's inaugural philanthropy award
Ten outstanding people were honoured for their contribution towards the good of society
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/azim-premji-wins-forbes-indias-inaugural-philanthropy-award/

The Anchor: Lloyd Mathias on 5 reasons why corporates should not ignore the IPL
Lloyd Mathias lists 5 reasons why corporates should not ignore the IPL
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-lloyd-mathias-on-5-reasons-why-corporates-should-not-ignore-the-ipl/

Anil Thakraney: Shucks! We lost the action on Kasab. :(
We missed out on all the death tamasha that would have been played out inside the newsrooms and outside the Yerawada jail, amongst other places. Not to speak of all the entertainment that happens when wild speculation goes full-on
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/anil-thakraney-shucks-we-lost-the-action-on-kasab/

Ranjona Banerji: Why we can get gussa with Ram Gopal Verma!
Ram Gopal Verma's foreplay and orgasm theory for Kasab's hanging gets flak, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/ranjona-banerji-why-we-can-get-gussa-with-ram-gopal-verma/

Stories on 21st Nov '12

Are we really Free to post online?
'Like' it or not, everyone is talking about Facebook and how a mere status update got a 21-year-old arrested. Can social media flourish, if every move is scrutinized?
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/are-we-really-free-to-post-online/

In TAM's absence, Whats-On-India search rankings show some trends
It's been over a month since TAM Media stopped releasing weekly ratings. MxMIndia sourced What's On India's TV TRENDs report to throw up some indicators of what's popular and what's not
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/in-tams-absence-whats-on-india-search-rankings-show-some-trends/

Kishore Biyani aims to fashion a $1bn biz in 2 years
Kishore Biyani aims at $1 billion business from Future Fashion in 2 years
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/kishore-biyani-aims-to-fashion-a-1bn-biz-in-2-years/

StrawberryFrog launches In India
Founded in 1999, the creative agency Strawberry Frog has finally launched its operations in India. Raj Kamble has been roped to head India functions
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/strawberryfrog-launches-in-india/

Jaldi 5 with Sachin Kalbag: Upholding civil liberties at all costs
In response to increasing incidences of ordinary people's freedom being curtailed, Mumbai-based daily Mid-Day has announced its People's Freedom Charter, to combat draconian and ambiguous laws. Mid-Day Editor Sachin Kalbag explains why this was necessary
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/jaldi-5-with-sachin-kalbag-upholding-civil-liberties-at-all-costs/

Mediaah!: What's not right with Arnab Goswami
Just as Angry Young Man Amitabh Bachchan mesmerized the nation in the 1970s, the Angry Young Man Arnab Goswami grew big on television, writes Pradyuman Maheshwari. But he has stretched his nationalistic debates a bit much. Also, a quick look at how other channels fared with their Bal Thackeray coverage
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/mediaah-whats-not-right-with-arnab-goswami/

Young Track by Samyak Chakrabarty | Causes that Young India is fighting for
Today's urban youngsters are very socially conscious and aware. Samyak Chakrabarty lists four causes that metro youth are most concerned about and taking the initiative to address
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/young-track-by-samyak-chakrabarty-causes-that-young-india-is-fighting-for/

Dream Theatre launches Power Rangers Samurai merchandise
Mumbai-based brand management and licensing enterprise Dream Theatre is launching a merchandise range based on the action adventure series Power Rangers Samurai in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/dream-theatre-launches-power-rangers-samurai-merchandise/

The Anchor: Five reasons direct marketing scores over other forms of marketing
When it comes to reaching customers, keeping costs down and getting specific, constructive feedback, direct selling has the advantage, says Manisha Amol
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/the-anchor-five-reasons-direct-marketing-scores-over-other-forms-of-marketing/

Anil Thakraney: The IT Act needs to be rewritten. ASAP
The law needs to be amended. And parents need to inform and educate their children on ground realties. Because when virtual world collides with real world, the result can often be traumatic
http://www.mxmindia.com/2012/11/anil-thakraney-the-it-act-needs-to-be-rewritten-asap/