Stories on 24th Dec '15

Top 5 "Gamechangers" on Hindi GECs in 2015
Most new launches failed to get going in the year, many of them wrapping up even before the year ends, writes Shailesh Kapoor
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/top-5-gamechangers-on-hindi-gecs-in-2015/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Why is there such a schism between the ethics of journalism taught in schools, and the journalism practised in the real world?
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-why-is-there-such-a-schism-between-the-ethics-of-journalism-taught-in-schools-and-the-journalism-practised-in-the-real-world/

Motivator motivates Mohandas to move in as Client Leader
He joins the GroupM agency from Percept Media
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/motivator-motivates-mohandas-to-move-in-as-client-leader/

DDB Mudra dreams up campaign for SBI home loans
The new ad campaign for SBI targets aspiring young home owners
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ddb-mudra-dreams-up-campaign-for-sbi-home-loans/

The agency came first! Chicken major SH Group catches Bang in the Middle for retail venture
Bang in the Middle has already started work on the identity and campaign for the launch
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/the-agency-came-first-chicken-major-sh-group-catches-bang-in-the-middle-for-retail-venture/

Merry Christmas. See you on Monday, Dec 28
Our office is closed tomorrow, December 25, on account of Christmas

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/merry-christmas-see-you-on-monday-dec-28/

Stories on 23rd Dec '15

M&E Sector Outlook 2016 by Deloitte
The consulting firm presents its forecast for the year ahead, sans any numbers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/me-sector-outlook-2016-by-deloitte/

Ranjona Banerji: The incestuous world of politicians & political journalists
As the years go by and TV journalists set the standards, some time-honoured standards (such as they ever were) appear to be slipping, writes Ranjona Banerji
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ranjona-banerji-the-incestuous-world-of-politicians-political-journalists/

Dentsu Aegis launches The StoryLab in India, Sunil Kumaran joins as country head
TSL, which operates in 16 geographies including India, will work with brands to innovate their supply chain of storytelling and thereby help them invest in the most engaging and effective content solutions for their media ecosystem
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/dentsu-aegis-launches-the-storylab-in-india-sunil-kumaran-joins-as-country-head/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Not Just a Silly Envelope
How tough was it to get it right with the samosa packaging for Indigo?. How could someone go wrong? Wrong or right is any way subjective. And that is for you to decide, writes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-not-just-a-silly-envelope/

Cadbury Bournville reintroduced in new avatar; unveils new campaign
Cadbury Bournville refreshes its pack design and launches a new 360-degree campaign
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cadbury-bournville-reintroduced-in-new-avatar-unveils-new-campaign/

Sania Mirza appointed brand ambassador for Kesh King
After Juhi and ShrutiHaasan, Sania becomes the third celebrity to join the Kesh King club
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sania-mirza-appointed-brand-ambassador-for-kesh-king/

Madhukar Sabnavis to lead 'Mining for Insights' workshop in Mumbai
The event is scheduled for 21st January 2016 in Mumbai at AAAI's Training Centre at Lower Parel

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/madhukar-sabnavis-to-lead-mining-for-insights-workshop-in-mumbai/

Stories on 22nd Dec '15

'Tis the time for crafting ads for awards!
Creative guru Jagdish Acharya lists the five avatars of creative ad folks in December
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/tis-the-time-for-crafting-ads-for-awards/

Demographic shifts, ecommerce, digital space to reshape FMCG: BCG
By 2020, close to 150 million consumers are expected to be digitally influenced in FMCG and these digital consumers alone would spend about $40 billion on FMCG categories, says the national FMCG summit report released by BCG and CII
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/demographic-shifts-ecommerce-digital-space-to-reshape-fmcg-bcg/

L&K Saatchi & Saatchi appoints Meraj Hasan as VP - Planning
He will be based out of the Mumbai office of the agency
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/lk-saatchi-saatchi-appoints-meraj-hasan-as-vp-planning/

Genesis Burson-Marsteller announces leadership appointments for 2016
Nikhil Dey will continue to play a key role overseeing the firm’s client growth strategy in addition to scaling up the recently launched Centres of Expertise
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/genesis-burson-marsteller-announces-leadership-appointments-for-2016/

Contract brings Sunil Shetty as Strategic Planning Head, Mumbai
Sunil, who joins in from FCB Global, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a seasoned planner
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/contract-brings-sunil-shetty-as-strategic-planning-head-mumbai/

Sony Max launches HD avatar
MAX HD will be available across multiple DTH and leading digital cable platforms

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sony-max-launches-hd-avatar/

Stories on 21st Dec '15

Trust before eyeballs
Not splashy ad campaigns, but building trust is what matters, says Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer- Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/trust-before-eyeballs/

Indrani Sen: English vs. Vernacular: The Language Anomaly
What kind of hybrid citizens we are producing in India who get educated in English medium, but depend on vernacular media for news, infotainment and entertainment, asks Indrani Sen
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/indrani-sen-english-vs-vernacular-the-language-anomaly/

Everything is better when it's Outdoor, says new campaign for IOAA
IOAA also provides a common platform for the industry to take up issues at various government and non-government forums
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/everything-is-better-when-its-outdoor-says-new-campaign-for-ioaa/

Indulekha: Common man's premium product
Managing Director Fayas MP could find a foothold for his premium brand in Kerala on the proposition that hair fall and hair loss cuts across demographic lines and hence the price should not matter
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/indulekha-common-mans-premium-product/

RAM Ratings for Week 49 - Nov 29-Dec 5, 2015
Presenting RAM Ratings for Week 49 of 2015... that's November 29-December 5, 2015
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/ram-ratings-for-week-49-nov-29-dec-5-2015/

SBI Life's new TVC urges people to fulfil their wishes
The campaign aims to amplify the idea of not having to compromise one's desires in order to save for the future
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sbi-lifes-new-tvc-urges-people-to-fulfil-their-wishes/

Amith Prabhu: 15 young professionals who show promise
Fifteen professionals whom I have either had the pleasure to work with or have heard of and are doing some amazing work within the organisation, writes Amith Prabhu
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/amith-prabhu-15-young-professionals-who-show-promise/

Fountainhead Mumbai comes together under one roof
The company recently conducted a formal inaugural ceremony in which Annie Rickard, Global Chairman of MKTG, lit the lamp
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/fountainhead-mumbai-comes-together-under-one-roof/

Stories on 18th Dec '15

Key Trends in Digital and Analytics: PwC
From cashless transactions and analytics as a service to RFID and 4G... Presenting key trends in digital and analytics by PwC's Sudipta Ghosh
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/key-trends-in-digital-and-analytics-pwc/

MEC is GoDaddy's Global Media AOR
After working with MEC in India and the UK from March 2014, GoDaddy expands its relationship to include all global markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/mec-is-godaddys-global-media-aor/

Scarecrow renders a motivational anthem for U.P. Warriors
It is sung by noted singer Divya Kumar along with Jaspreet Singh Kohli
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/scarecrow-renders-a-motivational-anthem-for-u-p-warriors/

Cut The Crap unveils radio campaign for Iba halal care products
Iba, India's first halal cosmetics, needed to communicate their point of difference from all the other cosmetic brands in the market
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/cut-the-crap-unveils-radio-campaign-for-iba-halal-care-products/

Zumi Army arrives to popularise 'MyVodafone App'
It enables users to enjoy a holistic customer experience - seamless login, intuitive and customised interface for post-paid/prepaid and non-Vodafone customers
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/zumi-army-arrives-to-popularise-myvodafone-app/

United Mediaworks-K Sera Sera merger to fuel growth in in-cinema advertising
The two companies have set aside Rs 100 crore as investment and are eyeing 25% marketshare in the digital cinema technology segment over the next two years

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/united-mediaworks-k-sera-sera-merger-to-fuel-growth-in-in-cinema-advertising/

Stories on 17th Dec '15

Can any of the Indian ad honchos do this?
Known for his creatively done Christmas messages, this year’s video by Publicis Group boss Maurice Levy is a winner. You'll love seeing it over and over again
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/can-any-of-the-indian-ad-honchos-do-this/

Siddhartha Mukherjee: MARCOMM PR: TV Industry offers Learnings!
The Media & Entertainment sector and the TV Industry specifically is a high maintenance category, writes Siddhartha Mukherjee
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/siddhartha-mukherjee-marcomm-pr-tv-industry-offers-learnings/

ZenithOptimedia wins media duties of HomeShop18
ZenithOptimedia with its strong presence in the interiors of the country will focus on maximizing the presence of HomeShop18 in the emerging markets
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/zenithoptimedia-wins-media-duties-of-homeshop18/

Mindshare and FoxyMoron unveilintriguing campaign for Moto 360
The campaign is being promoted via social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/mindshare-and-foxymoron-unveilintriguing-campaign-for-moto-360/

Scarecrow says 'Food Mein Daalo Magic' for FunFoods
Announces popular Bollywood actress & Celebrity Master Mom Sonali Bendre as brand ambassador
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/scarecrow-says-food-mein-daalo-magic-for-funfoods/

Dear MxM by Jaisurya Das: Is it wise for newspapers to cut their cover price to attract readers?
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-is-it-wise-for-newspapers-to-cut-their-cover-price-to-attract-readers/

Push Integrated wins creative mandate for Dhanuka Agritech Limited
The account was awarded to Push on the strength of its strategic and creative excellence
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/push-integrated-wins-creative-mandate-for-dhanuka-agritech-limited/

Quikr can now be accessed in 7 different languages
Indic language support for both browse and post ad options to increase accessibility

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/quikr-can-now-be-accessed-in-7-different-languages/

Stories on 16th Dec '15

5 trends to watch in Telecom in 2016: PwC
Given the way mobiles and the internet are going to shape the way A&M will go, we present PwC's trends report
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/5-trends-to-watch-in-telecom-in-2016-pwc/

Sanjeev Kotnala: Can You Blame Corporates To Equate Pregnancy With Unproductiveness?
When the recent Myntra ad was commented upon in a positively-inclined diverse set of people in a Whatsapp group that primed itself for being open, transparent and seeking diversity in opinion, all hell broke loose, notes Sanjeev Kotnala
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/sanjeev-kotnala-can-you-blame-corporates-to-equate-pregnancy-with-unproductiveness/

Senthil Kumar is JWT Chief Creative Officer
He will lead overall creative mandate for J Walter Thompson India, across its six offices in the country
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/senthil-kumar-is-jwt-chief-creative-officer/

D Shivakumar to Chair MMA India Board
Appointed by the MMA for their leadership and visionary approach to the mobile medium, the MMA India Board is led by Chairman D Shivakumar, Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/d-shivakumar-to-chair-mma-india-board/

Viacom18 adopts 'Daughters of Mother India' documentary
The documentary will air across the entire Viacom18 Network on 27th December to mark the death anniversary of Nirbhaya
http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/viacom18-adopts-daughters-of-mother-india-documentary/

IAA Mentorship Webinar Series to be held in Mumbai
Anish Shah, Group President (Strategy) for Mahindra Group in conversation with Charulata Ravi Kumar, CEO, Razorfish

http://www.mxmindia.com/2015/12/iaa-mentorship-webinar-series-to-be-held-in-mumbai/