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  • Aaj Tak & India Today TV dominate YouTube Live feed during Karnataka Exit Poll programming

    Mumbai: India Today Group, India’s media conglomerate, has yet again proved that when it comes to Election programming, nobody comes close to the network. Group’s news channels Aaj Tak and India Today TV maintained their dominance over competition in YouTube Live Feed during the telecast of Karnataka Exit Poll on 10 May 2023. Group’s Hindi news channel Aaj Tak was almost three times ahead of competition. The English news channel India Today TV also topped the charts with competition nowhere in the sight. This is a testimony of the fact that when it comes to Election programming, no one understands the ground reality better than us.

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  • Chumbak TV by Shemaroo: Your go-to destination for quality Hindi entertainment

    Mumbai: Shemaroo Entertainment one of India’s leading players in the M&E industry, has launched a new Hindi entertainment channel, “Chumbak TV”. The channel is all set to entertain the youth of India with a promise to offer a light-hearted viewing experience with an impressive lineup of international dubbed shows, captivating content from new-age creators, and engaging animation shows. It will strive to be the ultimate source of entertainment for the youth seeking fun and delight.

    Chumbak TV aims to provide an entertaining viewing experience which is aptly aligned with its tagline, “मस्त है” capturing the essence of the exciting line-up of shows. The content is designed for the viewers to sit back, unwind and indulge in a joyous viewing experience with their loved ones. The channel’s content slate comprises popular K-dramas like Goblin, engaging content from new-age creators with fan-favourite series like Jungle Book and Vir – The Robot Boy, and many more exciting such shows.

    Shemaroo COO Arghya Chakravarty said, “The launch of Chumbak TV is yet another milestone for us as we continue to expand our presence in the B2C space. With the success of our existing channels, we are confident that Chumbak TV will strike a chord with viewers and meet their evolving entertainment needs, thereby establishing itself as a household name. With Chumbak TV, we aim to further strengthen our position in the Indian entertainment industry and continue to be a leader in the market.”

     Shemaroo COO of broadcasting business Sandeep Gupta added, “Chumbak TV is the latest addition to our existing strong portfolio of broadcast channels. We will ensure that our programming will excite and engage with young audiences leaving a lasting impact on their hearts and minds. With the launch of Chumbak TV, our network now offers tailor-made propositions for every member of the family as we are committed to providing our audiences with the best entertainment experience”.

    Chumbak TV is poised to capture the hearts and minds of the youth with its exciting content and youthful appeal, which will certainly bolster Shemaroo’s existing broadcast offerings. The channel is available on the flagship OTT platform ShemarooME and will soon be available on all major direct-to-home and cable networks, ensuring that viewers across the country can easily access its content. Chumbak TV is committed to engaging with audiences at multiple touchpoints to cement its position as the ultimate destination for audiences looking for entertainment.

     

  • Barc Wk 18′ 23: Sun TV dominates South market

    Mumbai : Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released currency data for week 18, i.e. 29 April to 5 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 2831.86(000). It was followed by STAR Maa at 2324.73(000) AMA, Sun TV at 2315.38(000) AMA, STAR Plus at 2262.15(000) AMA, and Dangal at 1879.06(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 2785.39(000) AMA, followed by STAR Plus at 2188.26(000) AMA, Dangal at 1872.11(000) AMA, Goldmines at 1597.82(000) AMA and Sony Sab at 1524.16(000) AMA.

    In the South market, Sun TV was the most watched channel at 2296.04(000) AMA, followed by STAR Maa at 2267.58(000) AMA, Zee Telugu at 1666.75(000) AMA, STAR Vijay at 1405.79(000) AMA and Zee Tamil at 1154.59(000) AMA.

    In the Maharashtra/Goa market, STAR Pravah was the most watched channel at 1339.34(000) AMA , followed by STAR Sports 1 Hindi at 769.54(000) AMA, Colors Marathi at 412.84(000) AMA, SONY Sab at 395.44(000) AMA and Zee Marathi at 371.13(000) AMA.

    In the West Bengal market, STAR Jalsha was the most watched channel with 887.23(000) AMA, followed by Zee Bangla at 768.74(000) AMA, STAR Sports 1 Hindi at 228.38(000) AMA, Sony Aath at 130.51(000) AMA and Jalsha Movies at 129.49(000) AMA.

    In the megacities market, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai, STAR Sports 1 Hindi was the most watched channel at 480.45(000) AMA followed by Sun TV at 387.1(000) AMA, STAR Plus at 362.26(000) AMA, Colors at 295.24(000) AMA and STAR Vijay at 291.13(000) AMA.

  • Times Now Navbharat’s Mrityunjay Kumar and Parminder Singh recount their harrowing experience during their time in judicial custody in Punjab

    Mumbai: In an act of vendetta against the uncomfortable expose’ of the inordinate expenditure incurred for Interior Decoration of the Delhi CM Residence inhabited by its Supreme leader, the AAP-led Punjab Govt illegally arrested Times Now Navbharat’s cameraman Mritunjay Kumar and driver Parminder Singh in a fabricated case of a road accident when they along with reporter Bhawana Kishore had gone to cover a political event presided by Arvind Kejriwal in Ludhiana on 5 May. The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted them interim bail on 9 May, emphasizing in its judgment that the arrests were illegal and that the arresting police officer and the remanding magistrate failed to consider relevant provisions of the law.

    As innocent individuals, Kumar and Singh have undergone a painful ordeal, enduring mistreatment from the very authorities whose responsibility it is to safeguard their rights. Their distressing encounters, filled with emotional turmoil, depict a deeply moving story for an offense never committed and even if allegedly done is in fact classified ‘bailable’. Recounting their experiences, the duo narrated that while parked on the roadside, an auto rickshaw, with two ladies believed to be AAP workers, first rammed into their stationary car from behind and broke the side mirror of the car. When Parminder, the driver, stepped out to enquire, the ladies created a ruckus and summoned the local police who were already at the location for Bandobast duty. The trio were then coerced by the all male Police force and abruptly taken to the police station without any explanation and without consideration that one of the crew members was a Woman.

    The shock and disbelief that gripped Kumar and Singh when they discovered they were being arrested for crimes they did not commit was unfathomable. They were thrust into a nightmarish realm, an overcrowded barrack filled with hardened criminals, including thieves, drug addicts, and individuals convicted of various offenses. Forced to endure 5 excruciating nights, their basic human dignity was stripped away.

    Adding to the anguish, Kumar’s son was undergoing brain tumor surgery during this tumultuous period and he had no access to his family at that crucial time. The weight of fear, hopelessness, and helplessness bore down on them as they were completely cut off from the outside world, deprived of any information or updates regarding their case.

    The illegal arrest and traumatic ordeal endured by Kumar and Singh have left indelible emotional & psychological scars on them and their families. The humiliation and damage to esteem they experienced while in custody, for offenses they never committed, is irreparable.

    These distressing events underscore the torment and harassment inflicted upon the Times Now Navbharat team in the aftermath of “Operation Sheesh Mahal”. The channel is committed to standing up to such bullying tactics at all times and will stay unfazed.

  • Nishit Vora joins Viacom18 Media as head – marketing, brand & digital

    Mumbai: Nishit Vora has joined Viacom18 Media as head – marketing, brand & digital. His post on LinkedIn read, “It’s hammer time as I kick-off my new adventure as Head – Marketing, Brand & Digital at Viacom18 Media Private Limited ‘s Integrated Network Solutions.”

    Vora is an advertising and marketing professional with more than a decade of strong and diverse experience.

    Prior to joining Viacom18 Media he was working with Think9 Consumer Technologies Pvt Ltd as VP, wherein he was leading brand growth and strategy. Prior to that, he was associated with Future Group India as lead – digital marketing.

    In 2015 Vora joined FoxMoron as digital strategy manager. He was later elevated to the position of group account manager. In his career, he has also worked with Rohit Shetty Productions – Singham Returns, KarmYog Education Network – Indian Idol Academy, FCB Ulka and PhoCusWright Inc.

  • India TV-CNX exit poll predicts Congress likely to secure majority in Karnataka assembly elections

    Mumbai: The Congress will emerge as the single largest party in the Karnataka assembly elections by winning 110 to 120 seats, says the India TV-CNX exit poll which was telecast on the news channel today. The party may either get a clear majority, or its tally could be a few seats short of the magic number.

    The exit poll seat projections show, Congress may win 110-120 seats in the 224-seat assembly, the ruling BJP may come second with 80-90 seats, Janata Dal(S) may win 20-24 seats, while ‘Others’ including independents may win 1-3 seats.

    In the 2018 elections, BJP had won 104, Congress had won 80, JD(S) had won 37, and ‘Others’ had won three seats.

    Vote share projections in the exit poll show: Congress may get 41.57 per cent, BJP may get 35.61 per cent, JD(S) 16.1 pc, and ‘Others’ may get 6.72 per cent. In the 2018 elections, Congress had got 38.04 pc, BJP had got 36.22 pc, JD(S) 18.36 pc and ‘Others’ had got 7.38 pc votes.

    CASTE, COMMUNITY WISE VOTE SHARE

    Caste and community wise exit poll projections show, Congress may get 72 pc of Kuruba votes, 19 per cent Lingayat votes, 22 pc Vokkaliga votes, 39 pc SC votes, 33 pc OBC votes, 43 pc ST votes, and a whopping 82 per cent Muslim votes.  On the other hand, BJP may get 14 per cent Kuruba votes, a whopping 70 per cent Lingayat votes, 17 per cent Vokkaliga votes, 41 per cent SC votes, 52 per cent OBC votes, 34 per cent ST votes and only 2 per cent Muslim votes. The projection shows JD(S) may get 53 per cent Vokkaliga votes.

    REGION-WISE PROJECTIONS

    The India TV-CNX poll projections region-wise show, Congress may get 17 seats, BJP may get 14 seats, and JD(S) may get one seat in Greater Bangalore (total 32 seats).  

    In Central Karnataka having a total of 21 seats, Congress may win 12, BJP may win 8 seats and Others one seat. 

    In Hyderabad Karnataka region, having a total of 40 seats, Congress may sweep by winning 29 seats, BJP may win nine, and JD(S) and Others may win one seat each. 

    In Old Mysuru having 62 seats, Congress may win 32 seats, JD(S) may win 20 seats, and BJP may win 10 seats. 

    In Coastal Karnataka having 19 seats, BJP may win 16 and the Congress may win only three seats.

    In the Bombay Karnataka region having 50 seats, BJP may win 28 seats and Congress may win 22 seats. 

    The exit poll survey was carried out by CNX among 15,620 respondents (7,890 males and 7,730 females) in 142 out of a total of 224 seats. Respondents were interviewed at 11 polling stations in every randomly selected assembly constituency. Ten respondents were selected randomly from each four selected polling stations.

  • Congress holds slight lead over BJP in ABP-CVoter Exit Poll

    Mumbai: ABP News-CVoter (Centre for Voting Opinion & Trends in Election Research), has released its much-awaited exit poll results for the Karnataka State Assembly elections. The survey projects that Congress is likely to emerge as a leading party in the state and is expected to reach closer to the majority mark magic figure. 

    The ABP News-CVoter exit poll findings suggest that the Congress is likely to win between 100-112 seats, securing 41.1 per cent of the total vote share. On the other hand, the BJP is projected to attain a lesser number, with 83-95 seats, with a lower vote share of 38.3 per cent. The JDS party is expected to be the third distant political party obtaining a lower vote share of 14.6 per cent and projected seats ranging from 21-29. However, in case of a hung assembly, JDS might play the role of a kingmaker.

    The poll also predicts that the other smaller players are likely to receive a vote share of six per cent with two to six seats.

    Methodology:

    This poll is based on surveys conducted on 10 May 2023. CVoter has made sure that the analysis is properly represented by statistically balancing the data to make it reflective of the local population according to the most recent census results. This survey is based on CATI interviews with respondents who are adults (18+) and represent all segments.

    Sample Size: 41715

  • CNBC-TV18 is all set to host the 18th edition of the ‘India Business Leader Awards (IBLA)’

    Mumbai: CNBC-TV18’s India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) returns to celebrate its 18th year of recognizing and honouring exceptional industrialists, business leaders, and luminaries who have made a significant impact on the global stage. IBLA continues to honour the excellence in leadership which has contributed significantly to India’s growth story while creating profitable, sustainable, and socially responsible brands and businesses.  

    Scheduled to take place on 11 May, the ceremony will be hosted by CNBC-TV18 managing editor Shereen Bhan. The marquee event will bring together some of the most influential leaders in business, education, and government to recognize excellence and success in their respective fields. The list of esteemed guests includes senior government dignitaries such as Hardeep Singh Puri (Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, GoI); Devendra Fadnavis (Deputy Chief Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra); and Amitabh Kant (G20 Sherpa, GoI).

    Eminent business leaders and luminaries that will grace the event include Azim Premji, Chairman – Azim Premi Foundation, Founder Chairman – Wipro Ltd., Chairman – Wipro Enterprises; Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group; Uday Kotak, MD, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Zarin Daruwala, Cluster CEO, Chairman, Standard Chartered Bank, India & South Asia Markets; Salil Parekh, CEO, Infosys; T Narendran, CEO & MD, Tata Steel; Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor; Prabha Narasimhan, MD & CEO, Colgate Palmolive; Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd.; Rajiv Memani, Chairman & Regional MD, EY India; V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC First Bank; Jay Shah, Secretary, BCCI; Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI; Raamdeo Agarwal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.; Ramesh Damani, Veteran Investor & Member, BSE; Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt; and Indian Boxer Nikhat Zarin among others.

    Commenting on the occasion, Network18 CEO Avinash Kaul said, “IBLA’s legacy of celebrating inspiring excellence in business for 18 years has been a remarkable journey. Over the years, it has become an essential date in the economic calendar of the Indian subcontinent as we honor the good work done by businessmen, policymakers, entrepreneurs, corporates, and other key influencers – who have demonstrated unwavering determination, bold vision, and courage to make a substantial impact on their industries and the economy. We are delighted to recognise and applaud their outstanding accomplishments on this prestigious occasion.”

    The 18th Indian Business Leader Awards is set to make a statement as it takes the stage, with Standard Chartered Bank as the presenting partner.

     

  • Five shows/movies to binge watch with your mother this Mother’s Day

    Mumbai: Mother’s Day is around the corner, and what better thing to gift your mom than your time and company. No matter where we are, mothers always hold a special place in our heart. It’s time to rejoice in her company and a fun gossip session. Why celebrate just one day with your mother. Let’s celebrate the entire month as Mother’s Day and binge watch some of the outstanding titles.

    Here are five shows to watch with your mom this Mother’s Day

    Suno Chanda 2 – Sequel to its part one, Suno Chanda 2 was brought to audiences after the huge success and love the show received all over the globe. Suno Chanda 2 is romantic comedy drama which revolves around Pakistani wedding rituals. The show has a lot of vivid, quirky and adorable characters, which will definitely win your hearts. The series explores the story of Ajiya (Iqra Aziz) and Arsal (Farhan Saeed) after their marriage. Continuation to part one, Shahana (Arsal’s mom) played by Nadia Afghan, is a fun and feisty mom who brought a truck load of energy with her snazzy jibes. The show will leave you in splits with light and fun banter that is relatable to all.

    Available on Zindagi DTH service (Tata play, Dish TV, D2H, Airtel) from 29 May.

    Mrs. & Mr. Shameem – Zindagi original, Mrs and Mr Shameem is a heart-warming love story starring popular actors Saba Qamar as Umaina and Gul-e- Rana and Naumaan Ijaz in lead roles. The series brings to light the story of Shameem who embodies effeminate traits and Umaina who is bold and outspoken in her ways. The show portrays a beautiful bond of love, trust, hope and companionship.

    Available on- Zindagi DTH service (Tata play, Dish TV, D2H, Airtel) from 18 May.

    Moomal Rano – produced by Shailja Kejriwal and Siraj ul Haque, Moomal Rano revolves around the story of Sarmad (Ahsaan Khan) and Nigar (Saba Qamar), modern day Romeo and Juliet frequenting a village haveli where they have been listening to folklore love tales since childhood. When they decide to stay together, they aren’t accepted under the societal norms and have to face what fate has planned for them. The film will premiere on Zindagi DTH service (Tata play, Dish TV, D2H, Airtel) on 14 of this month.

    Badhai Ho – The film stars Ayushmaan Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Sanya Malhotra with Gajraj Rao and Surekha Sikri in pivotal roles. The film centers around an unexpected ‘good news’ of middle-aged parents being pregnant. Nakul, played by Ayushmaan Khurrana finds it embarrassing and is brought down by societal norms. Priyamvada (Neena Gupta) goes against all the odds to save the child in her womb and become a mother. The film will leave you laughing till your stomach hurts as well take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

    Available on- Disney+Hotstar

    Helicopter Eela – Helicopter Eela is comedy drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Starring Kajol in a lead role, the film revolves around the journey of a single mother who is an aspiring singer. Eela (Kajol) gives up her dream for her son, Vivan (Riddhi Sen). Years later, when she joins him in the college to make-up for what’s lost, she smothers him with attention he doesn’t crave for. The film is sure to make you laugh with perfect comic timing.

    Available on- Disney+Hotstar

  • Connected TV scores high with 88 ad spots per match on IPL’s English feed as compared to 52 ad spots for linear TV

    Mumbai: The latest TAM Report has revealed that Connected TV (CTV) advertising spots have been increasing every week during the ongoing season of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL).

    According to the report, CTV ad spots have demonstrated a consistent growth trend, increasing from 78 spots (average ad spots per match) in week 1 to 94 spots (per match) in week 4, which represents a 20 per cent growth.

    JioCinema is streaming IPL for free on connected TV and mobile devices. This data is only for the English feed streaming of the IPL, showcasing high advertiser interest for accessing premium audiences via connected TVs.  

    Meanwhile, linear TV ad spots in week 1 were 66 ad spots (per match), which became 54 in week 2 (per match). The Week 3 number was 48 ad spots (per match), and week 4 showcased 40 ad spots (per match), as per BARC.

    On average, CTV had 88 ad spots per match in the first four weeks and linear TV had 52 (average per match) ad spots.

    With a consistent increase in CTV ad spots observed throughout the season, the report indicates a clear shift towards CTV as a growing advertising medium.

    Digital streaming of IPL on connected TVs and mobile devices is drawing a bulk of audiences. As per a recent SCORE report, 73 per cent are watching IPL on digital.

    The number of sponsors during IPL’s digital streaming is 25, the highest ever for any sporting tournament.