Stories on 11th Mar'14

Billon Dollar Bansals
From Rs 10k to $1bn, how the cart didn't flip & flop for Sachin & Binny Bansal + how the Bansals lord over e-commece-land
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/billon-dollar-bansals/

Rajesh Kamat elevated at CA Media
Core to his new responsibilities, Kamat will provide strategic guidance to the group's existing portfolio investments in the region
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/rajesh-kamat-elevated-at-ca-media/

Drafting its way to FCB
Effective 4.30 pm IST, 10th March 2014, the global network will be called FCB
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/drafting-its-way-to-fcb/

Viber India hands BBH its creative biz
BBH India is Viber's first creative agency and they will be in-charge of developing the brand architecture and positioning for the brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/viber-india-hands-bbh-its-creative-biz/

Ranjona Banerji: Vicious anger against the media
The anger against the media is only going to get worse in what is one of our most polarising elections in recent times, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-vicious-anger-against-the-media/

Modi, AAP exploiting digital in run-up to the General Elections 2014
A study undertaken by Prof. Kiran Thakur and Sagar Atre at the Pune-based FLAME School of Communication has revealed some interesting findings regarding the use of the digital medium by political parties
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/modi-aap-exploiting-digital-in-run-up-to-the-general-elections-2014/

CNN's Sumnima bags inaugural Women's Empowerment Journalism Award
CNN International's Delhi-based correspondent Sumnima Udas has been awarded 'Journalist of the Year' at the inaugural Women's Empowerment (WE) Journalism Awards

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/cnns-sumnima-bags-inaugural-womens-empowerment-journalism-award/

Stories on 10th Mar'14

Leveraging films by top guns on MTV
It's a win-win for all: six top directors try their hands at films inspired by HUL products on MTV, a project engineered by Mindshare
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/leveraging-films-by-top-guns-on-mtv/

'For HUL, the films are beyond passive integration... more of active integration'
Q&A with Aditya Swamy, EVP and Business Head, MTV and Ravi Rao, Leader, Mindshare South Asia
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/leveraging-films-by-top-guns-on-mtv/

BJP ads to go on air soon, with Prasoon Joshi songs
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has just unveiled the outdoor ad campaign for the Lok Sabha polls, will launch 10-15 TV commercials in the coming weeks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bjp-ads-to-go-on-air-soon-with-prasoon-joshi-songs/

Brands and retailers team up to offer 0% EMI schemes
With customers staying away, retailers are entering into business arrangements with brands to draw them back to showrooms, bypassing the banks
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/brands-and-retailers-team-up-to-offer-0-emi-schemes/

McCann wins 11 awards at Adfest 2014
Dentsu Inc wins Agency of the Year, Agency Network of the Year and Interactive Agency of the Year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mccann-wins-11-awards-at-adfest-2014/

Yahoo launches new homepage in India
The new homepage attempts to power one's daily habits offering the most accessed features upfront
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/yahoo-launches-new-homepage-in-india/

Amith Prabhu: The media gift conundrum
It has become a best practice for some brands but does anyone care to understand if a gift is an ethical thing to do, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/amith-prabhu-the-media-gift-conundrum/

Reviewing the Reviews: Barely two stars for Gulaab Gang
The week's other release Queen opened to universal acclaim but Gulaab Gang could barely manage two star ratings

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/reviewing-the-reviews-barely-two-stars-for-gulaab-gang/

Stories on 7th Mar'14

Oh Womaniya: From Salma Sultan to Rakhi Sawant
It's Women's Day tomorrow and Shailesh Kapoor presents his list of 5 women who have created a strong impact on Indian television
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/oh-womaniya-from-salma-sultan-to-rakhi-sawant/

Billion dollar baby Flipkart crosses miletone faster than Amazon
Flipkart hits $1 billion in sales, a year ahead of schedule
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/billion-dollar-baby-flipkart-crosses-miletone-faster-than-amazon/

9 Indian entries shortlisted for FOM Awards
A shortlist of 191 campaigns across 19 categories has been selected, recognizing the very best in media thinking from around the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/9-indian-entries-shortlisted-for-fom-awards/

Ranjona Banerji: Journalists under attack
The attack on former Hindu editor-in-chief Siddharth Varadarajan's caretaker is disturbing and must be condemned, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-journalists-under-attack/

Week #9: Zee makes big leap to #2, Life OK back at #4
Week 9 of 2014 saw Zee TV jumping back to the second slot amongst the Hindi GECs on the back of an excellent showing by the evergreen Dance India Dance Li’l Masters
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/week-9-zee-makes-big-leap-to-2-life-ok-back-at-4/

ThoughtBuzz study depicts what women love the most
The survey highlights shopping, relationships, wellness and parenting as the four categories that women discuss on social media and how most of them find happiness discussing these
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/thoughtbuzz-study-depicts-what-women-love-the-most/

Big B goes green, to present IAA's Olive Crown Awards
The Olive Crowns are Asia's first and only awards that salute excellence in communicating sustainability
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/big-b-goes-green-to-present-iaas-olive-crown-awards/

Simplymarry.com engages RAPP
RAPP's mandate will cover the full service spectrum with the mainline as well as digital aspects of the campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/simplymarry-com-engages-rapp/

Internet accessed most on mobile, says IAMAI report
With the phenomenal growth that mobile has seen in recent times, marketers have begun to adopt it as a one of the primary tools used to generate brand visibility and awareness
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/internet-accessed-most-on-mobile-says-iamai-report/

Farhad Wadia exits media, joins real estate
...but he will continue to do Independence Rock even as he joins the Capricorn Group which is essentially into real estate and hotels
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/farhad-wadia-exits-media-joins-real-estate/

92.7 Big FM chosen official radio partner for ICC World Twenty20
The radio station has lined up an interesting line-up of highly engaging entertainment around the biggest cricket extravaganza

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/92-7-big-fm-chosen-official-radio-partner-for-icc-world-twenty20/

Stories on 6th Mar'14

Get set for India's Biggest Media Event
The 9-phase poll process with the results on May 16 and the government formation thereafter is boomtime for the media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/get-set-for-indias-biggest-media-event/

NewsStand: How some Page 1s announced the Polls
In NewsStand, we look at how some of the front-pages of the our national and regional dailies displayed the news of the polls announcement
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/newsstand-how-some-page-1s-announced-the-polls/

Etailers make hay with poll merchandise
Online retailers sell a variety of political merchandise to cash in on the frenzy
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/etailers-make-hay-with-poll-merchandise/

Respite for Kantar (and TAM) as Delhi High Court hearing adjourned till July 11
The Delhi High Court hearing has been adjourned to July 11, 2014
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/respite-for-kantar-and-tam-as-delhi-high-court-hearing-adjourned-till-july-11/

Viber connects with ZenithOptimedia for media
ZenithOptimedia India has been appointed as the media planning and buying partner for Viber, the mobile and messaging service provider
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/viber-connects-with-zenithoptimedia-for-media/

Genesis delivers a Step Up
The initiative is designed to provide affordable and relevant service offerings spanning traditional as well as new digital formats
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/viber-connects-with-zenithoptimedia-for-media/

Bang Bang Films unveils new commercial for Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew has unveiled a new campaign that preaches to individuals to push their passions to the limit, allowing them to conquer their fears along the way
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bang-bang-films-unveils-new-commercial-for-mountain-dew/

Delegates to get 'Winning' insights at 13th India Today Conclave
The theme of this edition of the signature annual event, which will host some of the finest minds of the world, is 'Winning'
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/delegates-to-get-winning-insights-at-13th-india-today-conclave/

Punit Goenka felicitated with 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award
Mr Goenka was conferred the 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2014 held in New Delhi recently

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/delegates-to-get-winning-insights-at-13th-india-today-conclave/

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 4th Mar'14

L'Oreal long leap
Research & Innovation are an integral part of L'Oreal’s strategy to grow in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/loreal-long-leap/

Bihar mein No 1 radio station kaunbaa? Aapan Hindustan Unilever ke 'Kan Khajura Tesan'
Hindustan Unilever runs Bihar's most popular radio on mobile phones... in fact the FMCG major has stopped advertising on traditional radio in the state
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/bihar-mein-no-1-radio-station-kaunbaa-aapan-hindustan-unilever-ke-kan-khajura-tesan/

The Times of India group has 7 of 15 Indian finalists at INMA Awards 2014
The Times of India led all companies with seven finalist entries, followed by The New York Times and South China Morning Post with five each
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/the-times-of-india-group-has-7-of-15-indian-finalists-at-inma-awards-2014/

Unlike @SrBachchan, Shah Rukh says he will not deride brands he's endorsed
... and King Khan Shah says that being a professional actor, he sees no issues with endorsing competing brands at different times
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/unlike-srbachchan-shah-rukh-says-he-will-not-deride-brands-hes-endorsed/

Research offers insights on challenges faced by women at work
The research highlighted reviews of about 1000 women from across the country on the current work scenario in India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/research-offers-insights-on-challenges-faced-by-women-at-work/

Ranjona Banerji: Endless political coverage on TV can be tedious
Rather than reporting on the news and commenting on outcomes, our TV news channels have opted for a paparazzi predatory mode
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ranjona-banerji-endless-political-coverage-on-tv-can-be-tedious/

Max Life unveils campaign that extends brand promise further
Max Life launches three new TVC's highlighting its commitment to superior post sales service and quality of advice
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/max-life-unveils-campaign-that-extends-brand-promise-further/

BIG Cinemas opts for washroom advertising for i-Sure
17 BIG Cinemas properties across the country will showcase branding for i-Sure, a single step ovulation detection kit in the ladies' washrooms
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/big-cinemas-opts-for-washroom-advertising-for-i-sure/

CEO's Got Talent gets 3-member jury panel onboard
Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors, celebrated director-producer Mahesh Bhatt and actor Raveena Tandon are set to be part of the jury panel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/ceos-got-talent-gets-3-member-jury-panel-onboard/

IAMAI report shows spurt in internet users across verticals
According to the data captured from major e-tailing sites in the monthly tracker, online visit to branded apparels and designer label segments showed a rise of 113 percent and 41 percent respectively

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/iamai-report-shows-spurt-in-internet-users-across-verticals/

Stories on 3rd Mar'14

Mediapersons, marketers win big at IAA Leadership Awards
Twenty-one achievers honoured at second edition of the awards + Interviews with Punit Goenka & Shashi Sinha
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/mediapersons-marketers-win-big-at-iaa-leadership-awards/

Maxus is RECMA's 'Most Dominant Agency' for fourth consecutive year
Maxus India has retained the title of the most "dominant" agency profile for the fourth year in a row as per the RECMA 2013 report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/maxus-is-recmas-most-dominant-agency-for-fourth-consecutive-year/

MSL wins 6 new clients for strategic & integrated comms
MSLGroup wins strategic and integrated communications mandates from six new clients
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/msl-wins-6-new-clients-for-strategic-integrated-comms/

Amith Prabhu: 10 years as a PR practitioner
The Associate Learning Programme at Genesis is about pioneering thinking and Amith Prabhu writes about how he owes a lot of what he has achieved today to the programme
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/amith-prabhu-10-years-as-a-pr-practitioner/

Reviewing the Reviews: Critics divided on Shaadi Ke Side Effects
The ratings for Shaadi Ke Side Effects went from two to three, but mostly hovered at 2.5, notes Deepa Gahlot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/reviewing-the-reviews-critics-divided-on-shaadi-ke-side-effects/

Saina Nehwal roped in to endorse Iodex UltraGel
Iodex has signed up badminton player Saina Nehwal as the new brand ambassador for Iodex UltraGel
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/saina-nehwal-roped-in-to-endorse-iodex-ultragel/

Manajit Ghoshal turns entrepreneur with Media Lounge
Media Lounge has been floated with the idea of creating a full service agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/manajit-ghoshal-turns-entrepreneur-with-media-lounge/

Neo to distribute sport channels through in-house route
One Alliance, MSMD's distribution arm will cease to distribute the Neo Sports and Neo Prime channels to the cable and HITS operators
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/neo-to-distribute-sport-channels-through-in-house-route/

Inaugural YouTube FanFest strikes a chord with viewers
The fest was created as a platform to bring established and rising YouTube stars from around the world off computer screens closer to their fans
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/inaugural-youtube-fanfest-strikes-a-chord-with-viewers/

GSEAMS talent wing signs Sangram Singh
GSEAMS announces the signing of its first celebrity in sports star and youth icon Sangram Singh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/gseams-talent-wing-signs-first-celebrity/

MY FM hikes ad rates by 25%
Inventory crunch pitfall pushes radio station to hike ad rates
http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/my-fm-hikes-ad-rates-by-25/

Jai Ho! Star Gold acquires rights of 18 top flicks
The channel has strengthened its movie library acquiring various films of superstars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan

http://www.mxmindia.com/2014/03/jai-ho-star-gold-acquires-rights-of-18-top-flicks/