Stories on 9th Dec '15

India #4 in EY's Most Attractive Nations for M&E Investment
Our government's pro-business stance & an increasingly promising economic outlook fuel this, reports EY's 13th Global Capital Confidence Barometer
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/india-4-in-eys-most-attractive-nations-for-me-investment/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Is your brand ready for business calamities like a cloudburst or an earthquake?
There are predictable actions (rains) that current managements are hopefully trained to handle, but, if a business is caught with an equivalent of Uttrakhand or Chennai situation, the best of the trained will find tough to cope, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-is-your-brand-ready-for-business-calamities-like-a-cloudburst-or-an-earthquake/

Mullen Lowe Lintas Group, India wins its 75th award for the year
The crowning moment for the group came when WARC 100, an annual report from World Advertising and Research Council ranked Lowe Lintas India as the No. 1 Creative Agency in the world
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/mullen-lowe-lintas-group-india-wins-its-75th-award-for-the-year/

Kotak unveils campaign to highlight mobile features
Today there are more than 77 different things a customer could do using the Kotak mobile banking app
http://www.mxmindia.com/?p=84242&preview=true

'What’s your Torapanti', asks Camlin in latest campaign
The TVC is a high energy rendering of crazy fun things one can do using the new Tora Pens from Camlin
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/what%e2%80%99s-your-torapanti-asks-camlin-in-latest-campaign/

IIMB announces 3-day EEP in M&E
The 3-day program, starting Dec 14, aims to help participants cope with the challenges and access opportunities based on changes in technology

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/iimb-announces-3-day-eep-in-me/

Stories on 8th Dec '15

Indian adspends to grow 18.4% next year: Magna Global
The IPG research arm says India will be 7th biggest ad market by 2020 + interview with Venkatesh S, EVP, Director Intelligence Practice
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/indian-adspends-to-grow-18-4-next-year-magna-global/

Ranjona Banerji: How PIB made a fool of itself but also made the PM the butt of jokes on social media
Members and supporters of political parties and the general public are well-known for "using the technique of merging pictures", notes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ranjona-banerji-how-pib-made-a-fool-of-itself-but-also-made-the-pm-the-butt-of-jokes-on-social-media/

Indian adspend to grow 15%: GroupM
Digital advertising acceleration slows but remains strong, notes GroupM's 'This Year, Next Year' report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/indian-adspend-to-grow-15-groupm/

DDB Mudra North and Patanjali create a campaign for Patanjali Ghee
The thought provoking background narrative of the ad draws a close relevance between home cooked food and success of a person, very rightly represented by Sushil Kumar
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ddb-mudra-north-and-patanjali-create-a-campaign-for-patanjali-ghee/

LinTeractive bags digital mandate of Stuffcool; unveils brand campaign titled #LilThingsMatter
LinTeractive would work towards positioning Stuffcool as the partner of choice for digital wares and also enhance its reach as a trustworthy player throughout India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/linteractive-bags-digital-mandate-of-stuffcool-unveils-brand-campaign-titled-lilthingsmatter/

Mayank Khattar is Milestone Brandcom NCD
He also has extensive experience in ad films and music videos wherein he handled brands such as Asahi glasses, LG, Dettol, Colgate, AajTak and Veedol to name a few
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/mayank-khattar-is-milestone-brandcom-ncd/

Visual strategy & content distribution company VNR MediaWorx launched
To drive the emerging trend of increased Visual Communication Consumption
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/visual-strategy-content-distribution-company-vnr-mediaworx-launched/

Amagi expands network to other continents
Indian advertiserscan reachmore than 200 million viewers worldwide on B4U Network and Zee Bangla

Stories on 7th Dec '15

Adspends in 2016 to grow 13%
According to ZenithOptimedia, television is going to be a major driver for growth. Plus an interview with Anupriya Acharya, Group CEO, ZOG India
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/adspends-in-2016-to-grow-13/

Amith Prabhu: 15 interesting moves in 2015
In the first of a series of round-ups of highlights of the year that has been, Amith Prabhu list - in random order - people who made interesting career moves this year
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/amith-prabhu-15-interesting-moves-in-2015/

Executive summary of ZenithOptimedia Advertising Expenditure Forecasts Dec 2015
Mobile will contribute a full 87% of all the extra adspend between 2015 and 2018, notes the ZO adex forecast report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/executive-summary-of-zenithoptimedia-advertising-expenditure-forecasts-dec-2015/

Satbir Singh quits FCB Ulka
During his stint, Singh led some memorable work across brands like Snapdeal, Tata Salt, Zee and such
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/satbir-singh-quits-fcb-ulka/

MxMIndia announces BTL Baatein Live! powered by VISCOMM. Session 1 on Fri, Dec 11 with Sanjay Tripathy of HDFC Life
The first session of BTL Baatein Live! happens on Friday, December 11 with Sanjay Tripathy, Senior EVP, Marketing, Product, Digital and E-commerce, HDFC Life in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/mxmindia-announces-btl-baatein-live-powered-by-viscomm-session-1-on-fri-dec-11-with-sanjay-tripathy-of-hdfc-life/

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali sets aside more than Rs 300cr for ads and promotion
The company recently hired actor Hema Malini to endorse its biscuit brand
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/baba-ramdevs-patanjali-sets-aside-more-than-rs-300cr-for-ads-and-promotion/

RAM Ratings for Week 47 Nov 15-21, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 47 of 2015... that's November 15-21, 2015

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ram-ratings-for-week-47-nov-15-21-2015/

Stories on 3rd Dec '15

Consumer Trends 2016, by JWT
Interesting findings in JWT's Innovation Group's 'Future 100: Trends and Change to Watch in 2016' report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/consumer-trends-2016-by-jwt/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Better to work in activation in a media agency or a standalone one?
Senior media professional and Contributing Editor, MxMIndia Jaisurya Das responds to reader queries on career and personal issues
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dear-mxm-by-jaisurya-das-better-to-work-in-activation-in-a-media-agency-or-a-standalone-one/

S Yesudas launches triggerbridge for 'True Vertexing'
The former Vizeum India boss has set up the 'unagency' in partnership with Ajit Nair, MX Advertising and Amit Tripathi of IdeateLabs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/s-yesudas-launches-triggerbridge-for-true-vertexing/

Aaradhee Mehta joins Geometry Global as VP - Shopper Marketing
Aaradhee's appointment comes just weeks after the Geometry Global and Encompass Network launch was announced
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/aaradhee-mehta-joins-geometry-global-as-vp-shopper-marketing/

Star partners HBO for exclusive programming content
HBO programming to debut on Star Network from Ist January, 2016
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/star-partners-hbo-for-exclusive-programming-content/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: PR Measurement & Audit is for the Bravehearted
Getting your PR communication initiatives measured regularly and audited by a third party is certainly for the Brave Hearted, by Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/siddhartha-mukherjee-pr-measurement-audit-is-for-the-bravehearted/

CarDekho report highlights interesting car buying trends
Hatchbacks most preferred vehicles amongst Indian buyers; Maruti and Hyundai occupy top slot
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cardekho-report-highlights-interesting-car-buying-trends/

Dentsu Webchutney creates new brand thought for Payback
#PointKyaHai trended on Twitter on 1st spot for first few hours and garnered over 180 million impressions

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dentsu-webchutney-creates-new-brand-thought-for-payback/

Stories on 2nd Dec '15

Saare Jahaan Mein Achcha... Happy Dent humaara!
The McCann ad is the only Made-in-Asia commercial in Gunn Reports Top 20 in the 21st Century
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/saare-jahaan-mein-achcha-happy-dent-humaara/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Feel the Real - when will we see OOH in India taking such an action?
Will the Indian OOH trade take some proactive actions in making media planners re-evaluate the medium and constituent members to self-regulate, asks Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-feel-the-real-when-will-we-see-ooh-in-india-taking-such-an-action/

CNN, IBN/TV18 bhai-bhai, again!
Earlier this year - in end-June to be precise, the two broadcasters had announced their decision to part ways with effect from January 2016. There were very active rumours of CNN inking a tie-up with Zee Media Corporation Limited
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cnn-ibntv18-bhai-bhai-again/

Happy strengthens its strategic planning team
Sources at Happy also confirmed that some more notable appointments would be announced soon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/happy-strengthens-its-strategic-planning-team/

The Ad Club announces the Effie 2015 Awards
Modifies format to keep up with the changing advertising landscape
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-ad-club-announces-the-effie-2015-awards/

The 'Man from Motilal Oswal' emerges again with a new preachy campaign
On the NSE alone, the turnover of mobile transactions has increased by 130 per cent over the past year, from Rs 50,800 crore to Rs 116,186 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-man-from-motilal-oswal-emerges-again-with-a-new-preachy-campaign/

YuppTV makes it to Top 100 in Red Herring list
Red Herring's Top 100 Global list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising new companies and entrepreneurs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/yupptv-makes-it-to-top-100-in-red-herring-list/

Grasshoppers India bags Reboot's digital mandate
Launched in November 2012, Reboot is a category leader in the IT refurbishment space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/grasshoppers-india-bags-reboots-digital-mandate/

Stories on 2nd Dec '15

Saare Jahaan Mein Achcha... Happy Dent humaara!
The McCann ad is the only Made-in-Asia commercial in Gunn Reports Top 20 in the 21st Century
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/saare-jahaan-mein-achcha-happy-dent-humaara/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Feel the Real - when will we see OOH in India taking such an action?
Will the Indian OOH trade take some proactive actions in making media planners re-evaluate the medium and constituent members to self-regulate, asks Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-feel-the-real-when-will-we-see-ooh-in-india-taking-such-an-action/

CNN, IBN/TV18 bhai-bhai, again!
Earlier this year - in end-June to be precise, the two broadcasters had announced their decision to part ways with effect from January 2016. There were very active rumours of CNN inking a tie-up with Zee Media Corporation Limited
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cnn-ibntv18-bhai-bhai-again/

Happy strengthens its strategic planning team
Sources at Happy also confirmed that some more notable appointments would be announced soon
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/happy-strengthens-its-strategic-planning-team/

The Ad Club announces the Effie 2015 Awards
Modifies format to keep up with the changing advertising landscape
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-ad-club-announces-the-effie-2015-awards/

The 'Man from Motilal Oswal' emerges again with a new preachy campaign
On the NSE alone, the turnover of mobile transactions has increased by 130 per cent over the past year, from Rs 50,800 crore to Rs 116,186 crore
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-man-from-motilal-oswal-emerges-again-with-a-new-preachy-campaign/

YuppTV makes it to Top 100 in Red Herring list
Red Herring's Top 100 Global list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising new companies and entrepreneurs
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/yupptv-makes-it-to-top-100-in-red-herring-list/

Grasshoppers India bags Reboot's digital mandate
Launched in November 2012, Reboot is a category leader in the IT refurbishment space

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/grasshoppers-india-bags-reboots-digital-mandate/

Stories on 1st Dec '15

Sounding out Brands, musically
Upclose with Rajeev Raja, soundsmith and founder, BrandMusiq on the HDFC Bank musical logo & the world of sonic branding
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sounding-out-brands-musically/

Ranjona Banerji: This "selfie" craze only takes this perversion of journalism integrity to a newer level of nuttiness
We are not friends with the people we interview, write about, observe. We may be friendly, they may be friendly. But unless we are aloof, we fail our readers and viewers. This rule is the same regardless of whether you're a political or a glamour journalist, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ranjona-banerji-this-selfie-craze-only-takes-this-perversion-of-journalism-integrity-to-a-newer-level-of-nuttiness/

Madison IES executes innovation on World Toilet Day
The event saw important facts about the necessity of toilets being discussed
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/madison-ies-executes-innovation-on-world-toilet-day/

DDB Mudra West appoints Kunj Shah as Group Creative Director
Kunj will be based out of the agency's office in Mumbai
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ddb-mudra-west-appoints-kunj-shah-as-group-creative-director/

Dentsu Mama Lab partners with ActionAid for short film
Sometimes, the first step is just in getting a conversation started. Just what @ActionAidIndia has done through its film, The Water Wives
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dentsu-mama-lab-partners-with-actionaid-india-for-a-short-film/

F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi design creative campaign for Next Awards
Getty Images partners with Next Photographer Award for the second year running
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/fnazca-saatchi-saatchi-design-creative-campaign-for-next-awards/

Nitin Mantri & Avian Media conferred top honours at ICCO Global Awards 2015
The ICCO Global PR Awards benchmark the finest excellence in PR, and is globally recognised by 33 PR trade associations across the world

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/nitin-mantri-avian-media-conferred-top-honours-at-icco-global-awards-2015/