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Facebook's exceptional mobile ad revenue surge silences critics?blur=25

Mobile advertising revenue now constitutes 62% of total ad revenues, up from 41% in Q214. The social networking giant posted its best quarter results ever, in terms of both revenues and users. exchange4media reviews Facebook’s winning strategy

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 28, 2014 8:01 AM

Rising trend of e-commerce players selling smartphones: David to brick & mortar Goliath??blur=25

With exclusive online launches & partnerships, gadgets, esp. tablets & smartphones seem to be the perfect products for e-commerce players like Flipkart, Snapdeal

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 25, 2014 8:03 AM

All advtg will be digital & all digital advtg will be programmatic: Brian Lesser?blur=25

Programmatic buying may be relatively small in India right now but it could be one of those markets which does not go through an adolescence period and directly transitions into the maturity phase, says Brian Lesser, Global CEO, Xaxis

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 23, 2014 8:00 AM

Vodafone's Twitter fiasco & the dilemma of handling social media bloopers?blur=25

Offensive tweets on Vodafone India's handle on Sunday once again highlighted that though social media is a marketer's delight, it can also turn into a double-edged sword

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 22, 2014 7:59 AM

7 biggest social media failures apart from Orkut?blur=25

From MySpace to Twitter Music, exchange4media takes stock of good ideas & platforms in the social media space that died too soon due to failed execution, privacy issues and lack of integration

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 21, 2014 8:07 AM

Hike's brand-new marketing mantra: 'Hikes up' TV, radio & cinema advertising?blur=25

After refining the product, Hike's all-out focus is on visibility among its target group - the youth. The company goes aggressive with 'Hike Up Your Life' campaign

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 21, 2014 8:04 AM

Youth Quotient: Digital is far more potent than any form of communication I've ever encountered: Milind Gonsalves?blur=25

Milind Gonsalves, Copy Supervisor, Asymmetrique admires how digital media fosters communicating with the audience, where the brand can become an experience which in turn drives user-generated content

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 18, 2014 8:23 AM

OOH sector welcomes the Budget as positive and balanced?blur=25

Despite the possibility that the sector may be liable to be charged service tax, OOH players are satisfied with tax reforms & investments for infrastructure development

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 18, 2014 8:19 AM

Why Orkut failed??blur=25

Orkut, the first social network to gain mass popularity in India, will close shop in September. exchange4media reviews Orkut's journey to examine why Orkut failed to hold its fort

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 17, 2014 8:03 AM

Brands strike gold on social media with FIFA World Cup 2014?blur=25

As Adidas raced ahead of others in brand promotion, brands like Castrol, XOLO, Viber, Coca-Cola, Lay's, Flipkart, Sony Bravia successfully utilized social media for engagement in the wake of FIFA World Cup 2014

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 16, 2014 8:32 AM

FIFA World Cup 2014 final breaks social media records?blur=25

The Germany-Argentina clash generated frenetic activity on social media as well with 88 million people on Facebook engaged in interactions. The final also saw 32.1 million tweets

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 15, 2014 8:54 AM

Left in the lurch again? Budget disappoints radio players?blur=25

Expectations were high on decisions regarding FDI & tax rationalization, especially in light of the upcoming Phase III auctions; but radio players find there wasn’t much addressing the dire straits of the industry in the Budget

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 14, 2014 8:34 AM

Aman Malhotra joins Google India from Samsung?blur=25

Malhotra has joined Google India as part of their brand solutions team. He moves from Samsung India, where he was Digital Marketing Head (Mobile)

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 12, 2014 8:57 AM

Industry expects digital costs to go up post levying of service tax?blur=25

Marketers & agencies say that costs will now be passed on to the advertiser, making digital advertising more expensive, while others say that it is a setback for a sector that has been booming over the last couple of years

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 11, 2014 10:39 AM

Industry expects digital costs to go up post levying of service tax?blur=25

Marketers & agencies say that costs will now be passed on to the advertiser, making digital advertising more expensive, while others say that it is a setback for a sector that has been booming over the last couple of years

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 11, 2014 9:02 AM

#Bra vs #Ger FIFA World Cup match most discussed sports match ever on Twitter?blur=25

The historic 7-1 rout of hosts Brazils at the hands of a clinical Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup has become the single-most talked about sports game on Twitter in history with 35.6 million tweets

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 10, 2014 8:49 AM

Philips Personal Care announces Arjun Kapoor as brand ambassador?blur=25

The overall campaign has been created by O&M, while the outdoor strategy has been handled by Pulp Strategy. The digital part of the campaign is being handled by Isobar

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 10, 2014 8:33 AM

Radio players seek uniform laws, higher FDI & tax relaxation from Budget?blur=25

In the wake of Union Budget, Radio, a sector clearly in need of revival, collectively looks forward to expedited policy reforms that allow fresh investments, fair & uniform policy & tax reforms

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 9, 2014 8:21 AM

Youth Quotient: I love the way people break boundaries in advertising: Misha Paul?blur=25

Misha Paul, Sr Creative Supervisor, OgilvyOne, talks about her fascination for each unique mind with a world of its own in the advertising industry and people who think 'quirky'

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 9, 2014 8:15 AM

FM Phase III auction set in motion with MIB likely accepting TRAI's proposals?blur=25

The acceptance lends credence to reports that the Prime Minister has set October 2014 as deadline for carrying out Phase III auctions. Announcement on lifting of news ban on private FM is expected soon

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 7, 2014 8:01 AM

Youth Quotient: "Decision-making authority is what every entrepreneur relates to"?blur=25

While the perks of working for an MNC may be higher than that of a start-up, implementing one's own ideas is what every entrepreneur relates to, says Meter Down's Mulchand Dedhia

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 4, 2014 8:55 AM

Is Facebook's acquisition of LiveRail a strategic masterstroke??blur=25

Acquiring California-based online video advertising company LiveRail seems to have enhanced Facebook's positioning as an advertiser-friendly platform further. exchange4media elicits expert opinions

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 4, 2014 7:48 AM

MIB extends FM migration GOPA till March 31, 2015?blur=25

With the Govt yet to announce its decision on TRAI's recommendations on the Phase III migration, radio operators are concerned about when they will get clarity on this particular issue

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 3, 2014 8:28 AM

Tax reforms, investments part of Budget wish list for OOH industry?blur=25

The OOH sector is hoping for a pro-business & pro-growth Budget that encourages investment. The sector is also expecting tax reforms & interest cost liberalisation

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 2, 2014 8:40 AM

100% FDI for distribution & STB manufacturing are sustainable solutions: Sudhanshu Vats?blur=25

Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18 talks about digitization, taxation & licenses and other key issues the Modi government should address with the Union Budget 2014 to boost the M&E industry

Abhinn Shreshtha Jul 2, 2014 7:56 AM

E-commerce players keen for the govt to bring reforms in GST?blur=25

GST, a long pending tax reform that has been in the economic version of "development hell", is one among other reforms e-commerce players expect from the Union Budget this year

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 30, 2014 7:51 AM

Social media pitfalls brand managers should avoid?blur=25

From associating with irrelevant influencers to a lack of multi-strategy approach for social platforms, exchange4media delves into the social media blunders that brands are prone to making

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 27, 2014 7:56 AM

Youth Quotient: The opportunity to shape perceptions with advertising is fascinating: Gaurav Sapre?blur=25

Simplicity still makes a lot of sense and it's best to make hay before everything goes haywire, says Gaurav Sapre, Business Development Manager, 22feet Tribal Worldwide

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 27, 2014 7:54 AM

BJP used radio as a medium to the fullest: Rohit Upadhyay?blur=25

Not only parties, but also brands will invest in radio and digital more than before as they have seen proof that they do work, says Rohit Upadhyay, CEO, iBroad7 Communication

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 25, 2014 8:01 AM

Mumbai Metro likely to see first 'Branded' station by month-end?blur=25

Around 40 brands have shown interest in naming rights in the auction with bid amount ranging between Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 6 crore per year

Abhinn Shreshtha Jun 24, 2014 7:56 AM