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  • BARC Ratings: CNN-News18 remains No.1 in English news genre on counting day

    BARC Ratings: CNN-News18 remains No.1 in English news genre on counting day

    Mumbai: As per the latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNN-News18 has continued its dominance in the English News segment, with 243 AMA’000s on Karnataka elections counting day (13 May 2023).

    According to the latest BARC data, CNN-News18 beat Republic TV, Times Now, and other competitors in the segment. Republic TV garnered 212 AMA’000s, whereas Times Now stood at 190 AMA’000s, India Today TV followed with 66 AMA’000s and Mirror Now was at 22 AMA’000s. (Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: 15+ AB| Period: Wk 20’23 (Sat 24hrs) | Metric: AMA 000’s)

    Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: As mentioned | Period: Wk 20'23 (Sat 0800-1200) | Metric: AMA 000's
    Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: As mentioned | Period: Wk 20’23 (Sat 0800-1200) | Metric: AMA 000’s

    CNN-News18 also maintained its lead in the 8 am-12-noon slots, amassing 89 AMA’000s, whereas Republic TV and Times Now stood behind with 62 AMA’000s and 57 AMA’000s, respectively. India Today TV with 24 AMA’000s and Mirror Now with 4 AMA’000s stood far behind in public choice. The 8 am-12-noon slot is critical on counting day since it is followed by-election results. (Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: 15+ AB | Period: Wk 20’23 (Sat 0800-1200) | Metric: AMA 000’s)

    Speaking on CNN-News18’s continued growth trajectory, Network18 CEO – English Cluster Smriti Mehra said, “CNN-News18’s reporting reflects the issues that matter most to our audience. This approach has always kept us ahead of competition like Times Now and Republic. Securing the top spot on counting day is a testament to CNN-News18’s comprehensive and incisive coverage on such crucial occasions. We will continue to remain at the forefront of trusted news sources in India.”

    To ensure that the content and presentation of CNN-News18 remain unique and far ahead of its competition, the News18 network has invested heavily in both technology and editorial resources.

  • Zee Business alerts citizens on fraudulent WhatsApp calls and messages

    Zee Business alerts citizens on fraudulent WhatsApp calls and messages

    Mumbai: While WhatsApp calls might seem one of the most convenient options for many, receiving voice/ video calls or messages from unknown international numbers might land one in trouble.

    There has been a massive increase in the number of fraudulent calls/ messages received via WhatsApp. People started complaining on Twitter that they are getting calls from countries like Ethiopia (+251), Malaysia (+60), Indonesia (+62), Kenya (+254), and Vietnam (+84). Observing the sudden increase in cybercrime, the Zee Business team decided to release an informative video to help citizens avoid falling into the trap of fraudulent WhatsApp calls or messages. 

    With an aim to let WhatsApp users in India understand the mechanism of fraudulent WhatsApp calls/ messages?  DeepCytes social media expert & CEO Deepika Singh presented facts mentioning that specific data sets are sold to hackers. She also mentioned interesting facts on how automation using voice-over-internet protocol (VOIP) becomes a convenient option for hackers as compared to cellular numbers. There is a high possibility that these WhatsApp calls have been automated for mass calling.

    Ethical Hackers Sachin Dedhia, also stated that there are also high chances that hackers might try to hack your phone through missed call on an experimental basis.

    As this issue was responsibly raised by Zee Business, WhatsApp further carried out certain measures to block calls from international numbers. 

    The rise of online scams has prompted tech companies to invest heavily in developing innovative solutions that can identify and prevent fraudulent activities in real-time. DoT asked the company to take action, by making SIM card mandatory. WhatsApp will soon make SIM card mandatory to use the app on the phone. WhatsApp has also started intensifying its efforts toward deploying Artificial Intelligence to combat this menace.

    Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw further stated, “The government has discussed the issue of fraudulent calls/messages with WhatsApp. In response to the same, WhatsApp has assured continuous commitment to user safety in India.” The Telecom minister also launched the Sanchar Sathi portal on the occasion of world telecommunication and information society day This portal aims at helping users track their lost and stolen phones as well. 

    Highlighting the relevance of timely reportage on Cyber Crime, Zee Business managing editor  Anil Singhvi said, “Zee Business has been consistent in reporting issues that can heavily impact the daily lives of citizens. We hope the informative videos and regular news updates on the ongoing fraudulent calls/messages have been an eye-opener for WhatsApp users to not answer/reply to calls or messages and report it immediately to the concerned authorities”.

    Zee Media Corporation Ltd, one of India’s leading media companies, has a strong presence in the news and regional genres, with 13 news channels in seven different languages, reaching more than 528 million viewers through its linear and digital properties.

  • Disney Star delivers the biggest IPL ever

    Disney Star delivers the biggest IPL ever

    Mumbai: 48.2 crore viewers tuned in to the live broadcast of TATA IPL 2023 (first 66 matches) on the Disney Star Network – the highest ever reach for any edition of IPL surpassing the previous highest registered in 2019.

    Four more matches register a peak concurrency of three crore in week seven taking the tally of matches with a Peak Concurrency of three cr to 40 for the tournament.  

    CSK v KKR registered the highest peak concurrency in week seven of 4.2 cr (the highest for the tournament is CSK v GT with 5.6 cr peak concurrency)

    Year-on-year growth in weekly TVR stands at 43 per cent for week seven; Overall growth of 32 seven in TVR compared to the last edition (after 66 games)

    Source: BARC data for the live broadcast of the first 66 matches

  • Barc Wk 20′ 23: STAR Sports 1 Hindi dominates HSM market

    Barc Wk 20′ 23: STAR Sports 1 Hindi dominates HSM market

    Mumbai: Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released currency data for week 20, i.e. 13 May to 19 May 2023. As per data for the all India 2+ target group, STAR Sports 1 Hindi is the most watched channel in India with an average minute audience (AMA) of 2609.86(000). It was followed by STAR Maa at 2408.99(000) AMA, Sun TV at 2365.54(000) AMA, Star Plus at 2150.49(000) AMA, and SONY SAB at 1651.41(000) AMA.

    The average minute audience (AMA) is defined as the number of individuals within a target audience who viewed a televised “event,” averaged across minutes. In the Hindi-speaking market (HSM), STAR Sports 1 Hindi emerged as the most-watched channel at 2569.49(000) AMA, followed by STAR Plus at 2079.99(000) AMA, Dangal at 1646.18(000) AMA, Goldmines at 1615.7(000) AMA, and Sony Sab at 1614.73(000) AMA.

    In the South market, STAR Maa was the most-watched channel at 2360.34(000) AMA, followed by Sun TV at 2347.14(000) AMA, Zee Telugu at 1553.06(000) AMA, STAR Vijay at 1478.05(000) AMA and Zee Tamil at 1178.54(000) AMA.

    In the Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was the most-watched channel at 1346.82(000) AMA, followed by STAR Sports 1 Hindi at 725.51(000) AMA, SONY Sab at 434.47(000) AMA, Colors Marathi at 411.51(000) AMA and Zee Marathi at 363.42(000) AMA.

    In the West Bengal market, STAR Jalsha was the most-watched channel with 765.74(000) AMA, followed by Zee Bangla at 676.14(000) AMA, STAR Sports 1 Hindi at 199.45(000) AMA, Colors Bangla at 124.67(000) AMA and Jalsha Movies at 124.44(000) AMA.

    In the megacities market, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai, STAR Sports 1 Hindi was the most-watched channel at 419.36(000) AMA followed by Sun TV at 386.81(000) AMA, STAR Plus at 345.51(000) AMA, STAR Vijay at 302.65(000) AMA and Colors at 286.92(000) AMA.

  • Goafest 2023: Future of Connected Devices and Cross Channel Measurement

    Goafest 2023: Future of Connected Devices and Cross Channel Measurement

    Mumbai: Day 2 of Goafest 2023 started with a musical morning with Divya Kumar and Asees Kaur. It was later followed by the first session of the day was an educative one by India Today, which discussed the Future of Connected Devices and Cross Channel Measurement with moderator, India Today Television consulting editor Rajdeep Sardesai – along with panelists – Comscore VP of sales & head Asia Pacific Geet Lulla, Chrome DM founder and CEO Pankaj Krishna, and ITGD CEO Salil Kumar.

    The session drove conversations around the future of connected devices, which holds a seamless integration of various smart devices, enabling effortless communication and data sharing between them, while cross-channel measurement has become increasingly sophisticated, providing comprehensive insights into user behavior across multiple platforms and touchpoints for more effective marketing strategies.

    Lulla commented, “Measurement is now moving from a monolithic approach to a fragmented approach, which needs to be reported frequently because data by itself is meaningless, it needs context.”

    Krishna also presented his findings on incremental reach, which consists of three components, including browsers (223 mn), mobile devices (619 mn) and connected TVs (22.1 mn). These numbers have never been revealed before!

    Kumar, too, made an important addition to his conversation about the monetisation of data. The panelists also accentuated the importance of clarity, wherein the measurement is concerned, as well as collaboration with regard to the real-time consumption ecosystem.

  • adidas unveils ‘Move For The Planet’ a new global initiative

    adidas unveils ‘Move For The Planet’ a new global initiative

    Mumbai: adidas has unveiled “Move For The Planet” a new global initiative that will harness the collective activity of sporting communities across the world. 

    adidas is encouraging people to turn activity into action as it pledges to donate €1 to Common Goal for every 10 minutes of activity logged across 34 sports in the adidas Running app between 1 June – 12 June up to €1.5m. The contributions will support projects around the globe that educate and engage communities on sustainability through sport.  

    adidas global purpose marketing & senior director Ashley Czarnowski said, “Move For The Planet is an opportunity to harness the world’s love of sport to support some of the communities that need it most. The impact of the climate crisis is being felt more severely in some places than others, however, the one thing that unites us all is our love for sport. So, between 1 June and 12 June, we’re encouraging our global sporting community to join the movement and move for the places we play – it doesn’t matter how we move, just that we move to make a difference.”

    Common Goal will direct contributions raised by Move For The Planet to projects in countries including Colombia, Greece, South Africa and Pakistan. Whether it’s renewing a community’s sports pitch using recycled materials or providing training on how to reduce plastic waste in sports facilities, the varied programs that have been selected focus on some of the places most impacted by the effects of climate change.  

    Move For The Planet is part of adidas’ wider sustainability initiatives as the company continues its mission to make what’s best for the athlete better for the planet. Earlier this year, adidas announced that it is ahead of schedule in its journey to replace virgin polyester with recycled polyester in its products wherever possible by the end of 2024. In 2022, 96 per cent of all the polyester adidas used was recycled. 

    However, using recycled materials does not mean that the problem is solved, and Move For The Planet represents a broadening of adidas’ focus beyond its 2024 recycled polyester goal.

  • Gubbare launches ‘Roro Aur Hero – Bhoot Mast Zabardast’ season two

    Gubbare launches ‘Roro Aur Hero – Bhoot Mast Zabardast’ season two

    Mumbai: Building upon the immense success of its debut season, Roro Aur Hero – Bhoot Mast Zabardast, is back with a brand-new season on IN10 Media Network’s kids’ channel, Gubbare, to enthrall the audiences again. 

    The show revolves around Roro, a naughty ten-year-old boy who meets Hero, a 12-year-old ghost who decides to school Roro in all the tricks and hacks of life in his dramatic way. The second season will offer its viewers an enhanced level of entertainment with an array of new comical characters and captivating storylines.

    “We launched the show last year in April, and the response to the first season was overwhelming. We’ve worked tirelessly to bring an even more exhilarating experience this time around and are thrilled to present Roro Aur Hero – Bhoot Mast Zabardast season 2 to our dedicated fans and new audiences. Viewers can expect a perfect blend of comedy, adventure, and heart-warming moments that will captivate audiences of all ages,” said Gubbare AVP – content & strategy Brian D’Costa.

    The fans will meet two new characters – Pappu and Lappu – who are ghost-hunters and use gadgets to track down ghosts, often creating additional challenges and thrills for Roro and Hero. While Pappu is a level-headed decision-maker, Lappu’s silly and foolish antics often lead to trouble, resulting in comical chaos throughout the season. Additionally, another character called Babban is introduced as Lappu and Pappu’s friend, who provides them with innovative gadgets to help capture Hero.

    The new season will also take the viewers into new worlds exploring space, aliens, and history among others.

    Available in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu, season two will air on Gubbare on 29 May at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

  • Network18 enhances duties in it’s top leadership

    Network18 enhances duties in it’s top leadership

    Mumbai: Continuing its vision of building converged ‘One Network18’, Network18 has announced appointments and enhanced duties in its top leadership. The strategic move aims to establish an integrated broadcast and digital ecosystem, driving growth and innovation across all brands within the network.

    As part of this development, Network18 has enhanced roles of key executives to within the organization. Shivakumar has been appointed as the president of News18 Studios. He will be responsible for leading the converged business mode. His role will encompass all business clusters and brands, with a focus on creating a truly pan-India appeal.

    Hindi News Cluster CEO Karan Abhishek Singh, will also have an expanded role, taking charge of revenue, ratings, and reputation for the cluster. With a focus on brand growth across channels and platforms, Karan will drive cross-functional collaboration between editorial, product, technology, and other departments.

    English News Cluster CEO Smriti Mehra, is a distinguished brand leader for CNBC-TV18, CNN-News18, CNBC-TV18.com, and News18 digital (English). In her expanded role, she will oversee revenue, ratings (audience growth), and the reputation of the portfolio. Smriti will drive brand growth across channels and platforms through cross-functional coordination, bridging editorial, product, technology, and other functions.

    Regional news cluster CEO Mitil Sangani, a proven leader in Network18’s digital business, will now be responsible for revenue, ratings, and reputation for all regional television news channels and digital properties. Apart from this, he will also drive Local18, Network18’s fast-growing hyper-local brand.

    Government sales executive VP Abhinay Chauhan, will continue to strengthen Network18’s relationships with state governments and PSU bodies, while identifying new business opportunities in this vertical.

    Firstpost COO Ruchir Khanna, has been appointed to develop the product and website with a unique brand proposition, setting it apart from other players in the genre.

    Forbes India (Print + Digital) COO Preeti Sahni, will continue to lead of international sales for the network while extending her responsibilities to lead the Forbes brand across multiple platforms.

    Pranav Bakshi has joined Network18 as head of partnerships, focusing on creating new opportunities for audience growth and monetization across platforms. He will also work on revenue maximization by leveraging the network’s extensive video content repository.

    This leadership team will report to Avinash Kaul and Puneet Singhvi, the co-owners of ‘One Network18.’ Together, they will drive Network18’s vision to become a truly integrated media ecosystem, ensuring continued growth, innovation, and audience engagement.

  • News 18 Punjab Haryana launches ‘The Prominent Punjabi’

    News 18 Punjab Haryana launches ‘The Prominent Punjabi’

    Mumbai: News18 Punjab Haryana, the leading news channel of the region, hosted a high-profile event, “The Prominent Punjabi,” on 18 May 2023, to honour and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments, talent, and contributions of Punjabis who have made a name for themselves and made the region proud.

    The Prominent Punjabi event was held at the Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh, and brought together a distinguished gathering of esteemed guests from various fields as arts and culture, business, entrepreneurship, sports, social work, and many more. Among the attendees were community leaders, industry captains, and proud members of the Punjabi fraternity. The event showcased the incredible stories and remarkable achievements of these icons who can serve as an inspiration to the present generation to dream big and make a difference.

    Amongst those who spoke at and were felicitated at the event were the former Indian hockey captain Rajpal Singh Hundal, former cricketer Yograj Singh, Padma Shri awardee Rattan Singh Jaggi, expert of business development & professional coach Lalit Agnihotri, an exemplary figure in the field of organic farming Sukhchain Singh Gill, painter, illustrator, teacher & artist Rahi Mohinder Singh, Salaria Jan Sewa Foundation chairman & founder Swaran Salaria, popular singer Jasleen Kaur Aulakh, an entrepreneur and the owner Hop Up Inderjeet Puniani, renowned writer Ninder Ghugianvi, actress Gurpreet Kaur Bhangu and Saraswati Agro Life science director Sahib Singh Cheema.

    News18 Punjab Haryana has launched this unique initiative with the aim to inspire individuals to strive for greatness while fostering a sense of pride and unity within the Punjabi community.

  • Ultimate Table Tennis announces Viacom18 as exclusive media partner for Season 4

    Ultimate Table Tennis announces Viacom18 as exclusive media partner for Season 4

    Mumbai: Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to bring back world-class table tennis action to India in partnership with India’s premier sports network — Viacom18 as the exclusive media partner for Season 4. The partnership will see the league live-streamed on JioCinema and broadcasted on Sports18.  

    The franchise-based league — promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India, is scheduled from July 13 to 30 at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.

    “The partnership with Viacom18 signifies a notable milestone for the growth of UTT and will offer the supporters unprecedented access to high-quality action from the upcoming season. We will work together to amplify the league’s prominence and thrill, to highlight the exceptional abilities of our players,” said Bajaj.

    The addition of the UTT strengthens Viacom18 Sports’ diversified portfolio of world-class sporting events, including the TATA IPL, TATA WPL, Diamond League, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, MotoGP, NBA, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and select BWF events.

    Viacom18 Sports head of strategy, rights acquisitions and partnerships Hursh Shrivastava commented, “We are focused on offering our fans the most exciting sports action and table tennis combination of fast-paced and skilful gameplay makes it one of the most visually captivating sports. With Ultimate Table Tennis, we bring the thrill of world-class table tennis action to sports fans in India on JioCinema and Sports18.”

    UTT has witnessed the emergence of talents such as Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Manika Batra with their impressive performances in previous editions. It has also seen the participation of several global stars including Austria’s reigning European champion Sofia Polcanova (World No. 12), Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Cheng I-Ching (World No. 9) of Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong’s two-time World Championship medallist Wong Chun Ting and World No. 11 Doo Hoi Kem.

    Talking about the association, Dani said, “We have seen impressive growth of the sport and a rise in its popularity within the first three seasons. And now, with Viacom18 as our official broadcast and streaming partner, I am certain that we will attract new fans who can be guaranteed of a new and modern viewing experience.”