Mumbai: According to the latest data by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNN-News18 has emerged as the undisputed leader in the English news genre on the counting day of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The channel amassed a 41.1 per cent market share on the crucial counting day, whereas its closest competitor on the second position captured a distant 24 per cent market share. (Source: BARC | Metric: Market Share per cent | TG:15+ AB | Period: 4 June 24, 24 Hrs | Market Share: 7 Channels Considered)
The impressive performance of CNN-News18 is attributed to its precise reporting, real-time updates from counting centres, expert views and insightful analysis of the results throughout the day. With quality production, engaging graphics and news television’s top anchors such as Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Shivani Gupta and Rahul Shivshankar, CNN-News18’s presentation elucidated complex trends and data, making it easily accessible to the audience.
With 5.5 lakh concurrent views on YouTube, CNN-News18 recorded the highest YouTube viewership during the crucial counting hour. (Source: DataBeings, 4 June, 2024, 1:00 PM)
CNN-News18’s programming on counting day started at 6 AM, bringing the most accurate trends throughout the day. Combined with live on-ground reportage, the Counting Day coverage stayed on top of all key developments and reactions as they came in.
Mumbai: As per the latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNN-News18 has once again emerged as the undisputed leader in the English news genre during the ongoing election season.
The channel’s market share surpassed an impressive 50.3%, a figure greater than the combined market share of all its competitors. (Source: BARC India | Market: 10L+ | Target Group: 15-30 ABC | Period: Week 18’24, (06:00 – 24:00 Hr) | Market Share % | Top 4 channels considered)
CNN-News18’s power-packed performance comes on the back of its special election programming, delivering the most accurate information, featuring top-tier news anchors such as Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, Rahul Shivshankar and Palki Sharma. The channel’s extensive network of reporters all over the country ensured comprehensive coverage of crucial election issues. CNN-News18’s presentation with engaging graphics and insightful explainers simplified complex trends and data, making it easily accessible for the audience.
Mumbai: In a first-of-its-kind partnership in the news industry, CNN-News18 and Federal Bank have joined hands to launch CNN-News18 & Federal Bank Prime Time Studio. The collaboration aims to redefine the landscape of primetime news broadcasting in India.
The CNN-News18 & Federal Bank Prime Time Studio will launch on 25th April 2024, broadcasting live on weekdays from 6 pm to 10 pm. It will feature a stellar lineup of anchors hosting primetime shows, such as ‘Plain Speak’ with Shivani Gupta at 6 pm, ‘The Hard Facts’ with Rahul Shivshankar at 7 pm, ‘The Right Stand’ with Anand Narasimhan at 8 pm, and ‘Brass Tacks’ with Zakka Jacob at 9 pm.
The CNN-News18 & Federal Bank Prime Time Studio will feature state-of-the-art studio design and is equipped with the latest technology, AR and immersive visuals, providing viewers with an engaging and unparalleled viewing experience.
Commenting on the partnership, Network18 CEO – English News Smriti Mehra said, “This partnership in the form of CNN-News18 & Federal Bank Prime Time Studio marks a significant milestone in the news industry. We are excited to bring a new dimension to primetime news broadcasting amidst India’s Lok Sabha polls, with cutting-edge technology and immersive visuals, offering viewers an unparalleled viewing experience like never before.”
Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor of CNN-News18, added, “Amidst India’s 2024 General Elections, the role of news channels has become increasingly pivotal. Our partnership with Federal Bank heralds a new era in primetime news, ensuring viewers receive the most relevant, important information most engagingly when it matters the most.”
Federal Bank chief marketing officer M V S Murthy said, “At Federal Bank, we have always believed in more marketing per marketing. It’s a proud moment for us to be able to co-create The Primetime Studio for India’s Leading Anchors. Our sense is that this is going to have a high impact as the World’s 5th largest economy is getting into the Election season. CNN- News18 has the gravitas of audiences, who believe that India is News and they want to hear not just the headlines but in-depth analysis, perspectives and trajectory that will catalyse the India story further up the charts into the top 3 economies of the World.”
Known for its unparalleled news quality, CNN-News18 brings news that matters. The channel’s philosophy ‘On Your Side,’ ensures viewers are central to the discourse shaping their present and future.
In terms of viewership, CNN-News18 has been the number-one channel in the English news genre for over 108 consecutive weeks*. It also dominates the crucial primetime slot, providing news and analysis during the most crucial hours.
Starting 25 April the CNN-News18 & Federal Bank Prime Time Studio will be aired live on weekdays from 6 pm to 10 pm on CNN-News18.
*Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: 2+ All | Period: Wk. 12’22-15’24 | Avg. Weekly AMA 000’s
Mumbai: News18 Network is set to unveil the results of its Mega Opinion Poll, featuring an extensive survey covering 518 Lok Sabha constituencies across 21 major states.
The poll, airing on 13 March and 14 March, features a massive sample size of over 1,18,616 respondents, representing 95 per cent of Lok Sabha constituencies and making it one of the largest surveys in the country.
The survey, which goes live at 6 pm on 13 March, will provide valuable insights into the political landscape of India, offering a detailed analysis of voter sentiment and preferences ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The poll findings will also be projected as a vote and seat share for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with individual projections for all major states and for regions within states.
Utilizing a structured questionnaire translated into 11 regional languages, the survey employed personal face-to-face interviews conducted at homes selected via random sampling. Each Lok Sabha constituency was meticulously covered, with 3 Assembly constituencies and 5 polling booths selected in each, ensuring a representative and unbiased sampling process.
Fieldwork for the survey was carried out by trained investigators from ten different fieldwork agencies, with strict quality control measures in place. Before going into the field, the teams underwent detailed briefing sessions to ensure adherence to the sampling plan and questionnaire. Senior field managers and executives conducted on-the-spot quality checks, and each interview was geo-tagged to verify its authenticity.
The results of the News18 Mega Opinion Poll will be covered extensively across all 20 News18 network channels including News18 India, CNN-News18 and News18 regional channels in 16 languages. The results will also feature on News18’s 16 websites in various languages, ensuring wide-reaching and inclusive coverage of the landmark survey.
The News18 Mega Opinion Poll was conducted by News18 Poll Hub. Detailed responses and methodology of the survey will be made available on News18.com, providing transparency and accountability to the process.
For more information, please visit News18.com or tune in to the special programming, starting at 6 pm on 13 March and 14 March across all News18 channels.
Mumbai : CNN-News18 has announced the launch of first-of-its-kind morning show, ‘The Breakfast Club,’ starting 5 February. Inspired by the format of western morning shows, ‘ The Breakfast Club ’ will be anchored by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor from 8 to 9 am on weekdays.
The show is set to become the go to source for viewers seeking to kick-start their day with information they can use in their day to day life. The show, unlike any other, is a unique blend of news, lifestyle, and entertainment, designed to keep the audience informed, engaged, and energised as they sip their morning coffee or tea.
The Breakfast Club ’ is not just another news show; in fact, it has been conceptualised as a non-political show to offer a daily experience that makes viewers’ mornings better with information that enables them to make better decisions.
The show’s format incorporates mini segments of 5-8 minutes each, ensuring a dynamic presentation. Segments, both daily and weekly, cover a wide range of topics including morning headlines, big events, business, technology, health, real estate and more.
The editorial approach of the show focuses on selecting stories that impact daily lives, providing clear calls-to-action and limiting discussions to one expert per segment. The production quality is set to be top notch, with each segment having a separate station and show-specific graphics. The Breakfast Club will utilise engaging music throughout the segments to contribute to the overall energetic and positive tone of the show.
The set design is carefully crafted, featuring a mix of traditional desk setups and comfortable seating areas to adapt to different segment tones.
To engage with the audience, “The Breakfast Club” plans to conduct surveys online, utilise News18.com for trend reading, and debunk viral myths, addressing questions that genuinely matter in viewers’ lives.
Speaking on the new show, CNN-News18 managing editor, Zakka Jacob, said, ” As we usher in a new era of morning television with ‘The Breakfast Club, we aim to make every viewer’s morning an engaging and energising experience, setting a positive tone for the day ahead. And as India’s number one English news channel, we have packaged the finest blend of news, lifestyle, and entertainment content for our audience. We are confident that our viewers will join us on this exciting journey as we redefine mornings in an authentic, positive, and inclusive way. ”
The anchor of ‘ The Breakfast Club ’, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor added, ” We’re excited to launch ‘ The Breakfast Club ’ that breaks free from the ordinary and charts a new course in Indian news television. Join us in this refreshing experience, where we’ve bid farewell to traditional news delivery. Let’s rise and shine together, India!”
Network18 said, CEO Smriti Mehra – English and Business news, said, ” We are thrilled to introduce ‘The Breakfast Club ’ to our programming line-up at CNN-News18. This show reflects our commitment to delivering dynamic content that aligns with the evolving preferences of our diverse audience. By blending news, lifestyle, and entertainment, we aim to provide our viewers with a positive start to their day, setting ‘The Breakfast Club’ apart from any other morning show in India. It will be at the forefront of news excellence and audience engagement, setting a new standard for morning programming in the India’s TV news space.”
Starting 5 February 2024, ‘The Breakfast Club’ will be aired on weekdays at 8 am on CNN-News18 and the channel’s YouTube platform.
Mumbai: Times Now clocked a staggering 10.27 million YouTube views on Republic Day, making it the most-viewed platform among all the English news channels on YouTube, according to Playboard.
IndiaToday was in the second spot with 5.86 million views, followed by CNN News18 who achieved 5.66 million views.
This further solidifies Times Now’s position as the preferred news destination on digital platforms.
Mumbai: The historical consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple took place on Monday. According to latest data report provided by Databeings insights which was claimed in press release by CNN News 18, CNN-News18’s YouTube channel recorded a whopping 3.33 lakh peak concurrent viewership during the hour of Pran Pratishtha (12 p.m.-1 p.m.). Databeings helps digital media publishers and B2C brands to understand market trends and drive customer insights.
According to the Databeings data insights, CNN-News18 grabbed the top spot, leaving behind its competitors as per press release. In addition to that, as per data provided in release, during the 1 p.m. – 2 p.m slot, the audience was glued to CNN-News18 to watch the celebration at Ayodhya and speeches by prime minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh’s CM Yogi Adityanath, among others. CNN-News18 continued to stay on top with 3.2 lakh peak concurrency.
CNN-News18, Indian English news channel, launched its 100 hours of special, non-stop programming, titled ‘Ram Mandir for India’ ahead of the historic Ram Temple inauguration. As part of this special programming, CNN-News18’s anchors Anand Narasimhan and Shivani Gupta hosted live shows from Ayodhya, providing insights into the cultural, historical, and religious significance of the Ram Temple.
Mumbai : CNN-News18, one the leading English news channel, has unveiled its 100 hours of non-stop programming, titled ‘Ram Mandir for India’ ahead of the historic Ram Temple inauguration.
As part of this special programming, CNN-News18’s top anchors Anand Narasimhan and Shivani Gupta will host live shows from Ayodhya, engaging with experts, historians, and religious leaders, to provide insights into the cultural, historical, and religious significance of the Ram Temple. The channel has created special sets to enhance the presentation of its shows in the spirit of this momentous celebration.
CNN-News18’s continuous 100-hour programming starts on 19 January concluding on the night of 22 January ensuring detailed coverage of every aspect of the historic Ram Mandir inauguration.
The special coverage includes exclusive interviews with spiritual leaders such as Sadhguru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Rambhadracharya, Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati, singers-musicians Jubin Nautiyal and Kailash Kher, and K K Muhammed, an archaeologist who was part of the team that excavated the Ayodhya site, among others. ‘Ram Mandir for India’ will feature research-backed explainers and reports on the history of Ram Temple, along with coverage of the ongoing development and transformation of the city of Ayodhya.
Ceremonies in the coming week include Ram Lalla’s ‘Shobha Yatra, a sacred procession marking a pivotal moment leading up to the inauguration. In the following days, a series of pujas will be carried out, including the ‘Nav Grah Shanti Hawan,’ a ritual performed to harmonize all the planets. On 20 January the temple’s sanctum sanctorum will undergo ceremonial washing with water from the Sarayu River. The throne of Ram Lalla will then undergo meticulous washing, adding a layer of reverence to the unfolding proceedings.
The final day, 22 January will witness the worship and consecration of Ram Lalla. Notable attendees for the event include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Baba Ramdev, Mohan Bhagwat, cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani and Ratan Tata, and actors Rajinikanth, Arun Govil, and Deepika Chikhalia, among others.
The channel began its mega coverage around the Ram Temple inauguration from 15 January with its on-ground reporters bringing stories to capture the essence of this historic event, and setting the stage for the upcoming marathon of special coverage.
Speaking on the special line-up, CNN-News18 managing editor Zakka Jacob said, “‘Ram Mandir for India’ goes beyond event coverage; it’s an invitation to actively participate in India’s profound cultural and religious legacy. As the number one English news channel, we are leading the charge to deliver comprehensive coverage from Ayodhya, ensuring an unparalleled viewer experience through our diverse programming line-up. Our dedicated team led by Anand Narasimhan and Shivani Gupta will meticulously capture every nuance of this historic moment, starting from Ground Zero to Glory.”
Network18 CEO English and business news cluster Smriti Mehra added, “With ‘Ram Mandir for India,’ we are committed to delivering a distinguished and all-encompassing narrative for the historic Ram Mandir inauguration. We anticipate a significant surge in viewership owing to the event’s profound significance, and our dedicated team of reporters is set to capture every nuance, ensuring an engaging, comprehensive, and unmatched viewing experience.”
Mumbai : TV18’s news business has registered a strong jump of 23 per cent in revenue in the third quarter of the current financial year.
India’s one of the largest TV news network registered a revenue of Rs 402 crore in Q3FY24, as compared to Rs 327 crore for the same quarter last fiscal.
TV18’s portfolio continued to be the highest reach TV news network in the country, reaching 175 million people around the country every week. The TV news portfolio of the network consists of 20 news channels in 16 languages.
The increase in the revenue comes on the back of the network’s strong viewership gains and leading positions in key markets with CNBC TV18 (80%+ viewership share), News18 India (13.8 per cent evening primetime viewership share) and CNN-News18 (33.2 per cent viewership share) being the number one channels in their respective segments. The news network also has leadership in 3 regional markets, including UP/Uttarakhand, Bihar/Jharkhand, and Gujarat.
In Q2 FY24 also, the TV news network registered 20% revenue growth, as compared to Q2 FY23. In the first nine of the current financial year, the TV news network posted a revenue of Rs 1095 crore, as compared to Rs 891 crore in the first nine months of last fiscal.
Digital News Business sees 20% growth
The digital news platforms of the group, housed under Network18, also saw a solid 20 per cent growth. The Digital news business posted a revenue of Rs 111 crore in Q3 FY24, as compared to Rs 92 crore in Q3 FY23. The digital news business of the group includes popular brands such as Moneycontrol, News18.com and Firstpost. Network18 continued to be a #2 digital publisher in the country with 195 mn4 unique visitors every month. The group is also leveraging its product to scale up on Digital.
Mumbai: CNN-News18, India’s one of the leading English news channels unveils the highly anticipated ‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ awards, an upcoming spectacle, on 10 January at New Delhi. Recognised as India’s premier television awards now into its 13 edition, the ceremony vows to honour excellence, spotlighting Indians who have conquered the world across various domains. This year, the awards evening will witness the presence of the ‘King of Bollywood’, actor Shah Rukh Khan, renowned filmmaker Mani Ratman, among others.
Set to honour luminaries in the categories of business, sports, entertainment, youth icon, rising sports star, social change, and climate warrior, the ‘Indian of the Year’ awards stand as a beacon of recognition for those shaping India’s narrative. A ground-breaking feature of this year’s event is the distinctive blend of expert judgment and public voting, where 50 per cent of the decision-making power lies with the discerning audience, and the remaining 50 per cent entrusted to a distinguished panel of judges.
The esteemed panel of jurors comprises iconic figures, including former solicitor general of India Harish Salve, screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, Retd Supreme Court Judge Indu Malhotra, former Indian athlete and vice-president of Athletics Federation of India Anju Bobby George, chairperson of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Sanjiv Goenka, and environmental activist and lawyer, Afroz Shah. Their collective wisdom ensures a judicious selection of the most deserving awardees.
The event’s significance is magnified by the calibre of nominees for ‘Indian of the Year 2023.’ sports stars such as Neeraj Chopra, Shubman Gill; rising sports stars such as R Praggnanandhaa, Shafali Verma; business tycoons such as Dinesh Kumar Khara, entertainment stars such as Deepika Padukone, Mani Ratnam; environmental champions like Arun Krishnamurthy, and social change catalysts such as Dr R Ravi Kannan, Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju, reflect the diverse tapestry of India’s excellence.
With a legacy that includes past winners such as Narendra Modi, Neeraj Chopra, and Virat Kohli, the ‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ awards have solidified their standing as the epitome of distinction in news television. The 13 edition promises to be a witness to the grandeur and credibility that the event has acquired over the years.
CNN-News18 managing editor Zakka Jacob said, “CNN-News18 Indian of the Year award 2023 is a momentous occasion to celebrate the legacy we have built over the years. This prestigious event, with its rich history, has consistently paid homage to exceptional individuals whose contributions have not only shaped the nation but have also resonated on the global stage. The distinguished personalities who participate in this celebration of merit have, year after year, elevated the standards of this platform, cementing its status as one of the most esteemed awards in the industry.”
Network18 CEO – English and business news cluster Smriti Mehra said, “As we mark the journey from its inception to the 13 edition, CNN-News18 Indian of the Year awards stand tall as the epitome of excellence in the field of news television. We extend our heartfelt best wishes to the esteemed nominees, who, through their remarkable global contributions, have become the driving force behind the nation’s narrative. It’s a flagship celebration that not only enhances the prestige of our news channel but also creates unparalleled value for the brands that choose to partner with us.”
CNN-News18 Indian of the Year has RPSG Group as the presenting partner, Chola MS Insurance and Reliance as the associate sponsors, and Amrita University as the education partner.
Tune in to CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023 LIVE on 10 January 2024, 6pm onwards, only on CNN-News18
