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  • BARC Report: Aaj Tak becomes Most Watched News Channel

    BARC Report: Aaj Tak becomes Most Watched News Channel

    Mumbai: BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) is a broadcast research agency, responsible for assessing and disseminating television viewership data. The recently concluded state assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Mizoram have instilled fresh aspirations among news broadcasters. Notably, during election coverage, a significant portion of mainstream news channels garnered distinct audience attention. Against this electoral backdrop, Aaj Tak Hindi news channel has emerged as the top-ranking news channel in terms of viewership, according to BARC data.

    Based on three categories for BARC rating points,

    Source: BARC | HSM | 15+ | 03rd December 2023| 07:00 to 12:00 Hrs | Gross AMA’000s

    During the key vote-counting hours in 4 states, BARC highlighted the dominance of ‘Aaj Tak’ among news channels. On December 3, 2023, Aaj Tak news channel achieved the highest viewership and claimed the title of the Most Watched news channel. Aaj Tak secured a significant market share of 16.2%, surpassing competitors such as India TV with a 13.9% share and TV9 Bharatvarsh with a 12.5% share.

    During Counting Day –

    Source: BARC | HSM | 15+ | 3rd December, 2023 | 07:00 to 24:00 Hrs | Gross AMA’000s

    On the election counting day, spanning from early morning until midnight on December 3, 2023, BARC data reaffirmed Aaj Take leading position with a 15% market share. Following closely were TV9 Bharatvarsh with 13.7% and India TV with a 12.2% market share.

    During counting week –

    Source: BARC | HSM | 15+ | Wk 49’23 | 24 Hours | Gross AMA’000s

    Throughout the entire counting week (Week 49, 2023), Aaj Tak channel showcased its dominance with a 13.0% market share, closely trailed by TV9 Bharatvarsh and News18 India, each securing a 12.9% share. Week 49 began on the heels of the highly awaited results announcement for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. Aaj Tak capitalised on this surge in national interest, maintaining its top spot throughout the week. This was particularly evident during the crucial days of Exit Poll announcements (November 30) and actual results (December 3).

  • News18 India’s exit poll coverage tops BARC ratings

    News18 India’s exit poll coverage tops BARC ratings

    Mumbai: The latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) has solidified News18 India’s number one position during the five-state exit polls for the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram.

    During the crucial hours of the exit poll results, News18 India secured 5,472 AMA’000s, positioning itself as the top choice among viewers for comprehensive Exit Poll coverage. (Source: BARC | Metric: AMA’000s | TG: NCCS All 15+ | Period: Wk 48’23, 30th Nov, 1730-2400 Hrs | Market: HSM | 14 channels considered)

    Asserting its dominance throughout the day, News18 India retained the spotlight with 10,194 AMA’000.

    On the counting day across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, News18 Rajasthan’s live YouTube stream commanded an exceptional 706k concurrent views (Source: Playboard live concurrent on YouTube, 3rd December, 9 am to 12 pm*peak – concurrent numbers), setting a new standard for digital engagement. News18 MP-Chhattisgarh achieved a remarkable 130k concurrent views during the pivotal counting hours. (Source: Playboard live concurrent on YouTube, 3rd December, 11:30 am)

    BARC data on the assembly elections counting day released on Thursday, 3 December 2023, and News18 India stands poised to further solidify its position as the unrivaled leader in viewership and comprehensive coverage.

    With the most robust lineup of prime time shows and anchors in the news genre, News18 Network presents shows that offer unmatched perspective with authentic, comprehensible news. The network’s regional portfolio also stands as the largest in the country and has established leadership across regions in India.
     

  • News18 lines up the biggest counting day coverage on 3 December

    News18 lines up the biggest counting day coverage on 3 December

    Mumbai: As the much-anticipated counting day for state elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram draws near, News18 Network is all set to bring the most incisive, comprehensive, and accurate minute-to-minute updates on the same. The Network’s coverage will kick-off at 6 am on the 3 December and will consist of live reporting, real-time updates, and in-depth analysis, featuring top anchors, experts, and prominent political leaders throughout the day.

    News18 India’s coverage will be spearheaded by the channel’s managing editor Kishore Ajwani and will also feature the channel’s top anchors and editors including Amish Devgan, Prateek Trivedi, Aman Chopra, and Anand Narasimhan. The channel will focus on the incoming trends and results as they come in and will provide viewers with perspective through sharp analysis and thoughtful discussions.

    News18 Rajasthan and News18 Madhya Pradesh will of course be in the thick of the action and will be reporting extensively from the ground bringing to the viewers interaction with regional leaders, candidates and tracking the mood of the poll at an unprecedented scale.

    News18 Network has over the year built a formidable reputation for its coverage of elections across the country. The Network will strive to build on this same legacy and bring to the viewers coverage of these elections that is unmatched in both its breadth and depth.

    Tune in to News18 India, News18 Rajasthan, and News18 Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh to watch the LIVE updates of the Counting Day on 3 December from 6 am onwards.

  • BJP president JP Nadda shares the vision and election strategies with News18 interview

    BJP president JP Nadda shares the vision and election strategies with News18 interview

    Mumbai: In an exclusive interview yesterday with News18 India. Hindi News Channel, BJP’s National president JP Nadda discussed various political dynamics and upcoming state elections. During the engaging conversation with Amish Devgan, managing editor – News18 UPUK, MPCG & Rajasthan; Nadda expressed confidence in the BJP securing a three-fourth majority in the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections. He also outlined the party’s strategies to form governments in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

    Nadda highlighted BJP’s strong prospects in Telangana as well, expressing determination to form a robust government in all the states. On the topic of fielding sitting MPs in assembly elections, Nadda emphasized that it is a strategic decision.

    The conversation delved into the timing of recent ED raids, where Nadda asserted the need for immediate scrutiny in instances where large financial transactions are involved, as seen in the Mahadev App scandal.

    Addressing the issue of caste-based census, Nadda clarified that it is driven by political motives rather than genuine concern for public welfare. He criticized the Congress party, stating that their sudden interest in the backward classes is opportunistic, accusing them of neglecting these communities for several years.

    Responding to the allegations of promoting dynasty politics within the BJP, Nadda listed examples from various political parties, emphasizing that many prominent political families are active across the political spectrum.

    Regarding the Shree Ram Mandir construction, Nadda dismissed the notion that it is being done with the intention to influence electoral outcomes, refuting the opposition’s viewpoint.

    JP Nadda concluded by reasserting that the BJP is committed to governance based on development and public welfare, criticizing the Congress party for resorting to corruption whenever they are in power.

     

  • News18 India announces ‘Bhaiya Ji Kahin – Bharat Ki Chunav Yatra’ largest election show

    News18 India announces ‘Bhaiya Ji Kahin – Bharat Ki Chunav Yatra’ largest election show

    Mumbai: News18 India Hindi News Channel, has announced the launch of “Bhaiya Ji Kahin – Bharat Ki Chunav Yatra,” the most extensive election show ever to air on Indian television. This remarkable show started from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh on Monday, and it is set to go across the length and breadth of the nation.

    The show’s format promises an engaging and insightful look into the issues, the level of development, and the expectations of communities across the country from the upcoming state and national elections. The show’s host, Prateek Trivedi aka Bhaiya Ji, has kickstarted this national journey from Chhattisgarh. In the months to come, he will travel extensively, engaging with people on the ground and leaders to discuss – the unique challenges, and aspirations of people from different regions.

    After kicking off from Rajnandgaon, “Bhaiya Ji Kahin – Bharat Ki Chunav Yatra” will subsequently traverse to other key cities in Chhattisgarh including Jagdalpur, Durg, Khairagarh, Bilaspur and Raipur given that the elections in the state are around the corner. Subsequently, the journey will extend to Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in the following weeks given the upcoming assembly elections in both states.

    The show’s unique nationwide journey will capture the essence of India’s rich political landscape, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in the nation’s polity, vibrant democracy and indeed its future.

    Network 18 CEO – Hindi News Karan Abhishek Singh said on the launch of the show, “News18 India has developed a reputation of consistently bringing path-breaking and insightful programming. Bhaiyaji Kahin was a clutter-breaking show from the very beginning with its refreshing and engaging format. With this edition of the show, we are bringing its freshness and energy to our coverage of the upcoming state and national elections in the country – an offering that is unmatched in scale.”

    Stay tuned to News18 India for the most comprehensive election coverage, as Bhaiya Ji Kahin – Bharat Ki Chunav Yatra embarks on its epic journey, promising a blend of informative and entertaining content bound to keep viewers engaged from start to finish.

  • TV18’s news business registers 20 per cent revenue growth in Q2 FY24

    TV18’s news business registers 20 per cent revenue growth in Q2 FY24

    Mumbai: TV18’s news business has registered a solid 20 per cent revenue growth in the second quarter of the current financial year.

    Beating the industry trends, India’s largest TV news network registered a revenue of Rs 3 per cent 7 crore in the first quarter of current fiscal, as compared to Rs 298 crore for the same period last fiscal.

    The increase in the revenue comes on the back of strong viewership gains achieved by the network’s number-one channels. The news network maintained absolute leadership in the largest markets, with an all-India viewership share of 11.4 per cent.

    The digital news business of TV18 and Network18, which includes brands such as Moneycontrol, Firstpost, cnbctv18.com and news18.com, also saw a 20 per cent growth in revenue. It posted a revenue of Rs 104 crore in the second quarter of current fiscal, as compared to Rs 87 crore for the same period last fiscal.

    In Q1 FY24 also, the TV news network registered 26 per cent revenue growth, as compared to Q1 FY23.

    News18 was the highest-reach news network in the country, reaching 190mn consumers on a weekly basis. The network maintained its leadership position in key markets with CNBC TV18, News18 India, and CNN-News18 being number one in their respective genres.

    CNN-News18 was the number one English news channel with 32.8 per cent market share in the genre.

    CNBC TV18 continued to be the undisputed leader in the English Business News genre with 80 per cent overall share and nine per cent per cent plus viewership share during market hours.

    TV18 was also the primetime leader in the Hindi-speaking markets, solidifying its position as the network of choice in the region. The network had leadership in per cent regional markets, including UP/Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, MP/Chhatisgarh. News18 Lokmat, the Marathi language channel, climbed the viewership charts to become the second-ranked channel, driven by the programming initiatives launched over the past year.

    “TV news network delivered a strong growth in advertising revenue despite the continued weakness in advertising environment. The revenue growth was underpinned by the strong viewership share that the network has achieved which has helped it to improve pricing across the network. TV18’s sharp focus on building IP- events business has also helped it drive growth in revenue,” the company said in its results announcement.

     

  • TV18’s news vertical registers 20 per cent revenue growth in Q2 FY24

    TV18’s news vertical registers 20 per cent revenue growth in Q2 FY24

    Mumbai: TV18 Broadcast Ltd has announced its results for the quarter ended 30 September 2023.

    Viacom18 becomes ‘the destination’ for sports in India

    Viacom18, in its quest to become the primary destination for sports in India, continues to  aggregate rights of leading sports properties. With acquisition of exclusive media rights for  the BCCI International and Domestic matches, it has become the home of India cricket. The  rights include international men’s, women’s, and other domestic first-class competitions like Ranji Trophy. Viacom18 acquired both the Indian sub-continent and global television and  digital rights for the next 5 years for Rs 5,963 crores.

    As the most loved sports in India, cricket (BCCI, IPL) will enable the Company to drive a  step jump in audience footfalls, especially on JioCinema, as live sports consumption  continues to pivot towards digital. Broadcast rights will strengthen the Company’s channel  bouquet and will enable it to broaden its broadcast content portfolio and serve quality content to all its viewers. With the new features launched during IPL, Viacom18 has enhanced the Indian viewer experience like never before, and it will continue to drive  innovations to delight its audience.  

    Viacom18 also added the Indian Super League, the highest level of the Indian football league  system, to its portfolio. With a constellation of marquee sports properties like IPL, WPL,  Olympics 2024, SA20, Major League Cricket (MLC), Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), NBA,  Diamond League, World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, MotoGP, La Liga,  Ligue1, Serie A, Abu Dhabi T10, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and top BWF events,  Viacom18 has established itself as India’s #1 destination for sports.

    JioCinema takes the entertainment streaming game to the next level

    JioCinema is quickly scaling up as one of the leading streaming platforms for entertainment  content. The second season of India’s most popular reality show in a digital-exclusive  format, Bigg Boss OTT, became the biggest ever reality show on digital, with record  concurrency and voting during the finale. The season wrapped up with 100 mn viewers  consuming 30 bn minutes of content on smartphones and CTVs. User engagement was at  an unprecedented level with 5.4 bn votes logged through the season, highlighting the scale  and connect of the show with users. The grand finale was the most streamed live  entertainment event in India with 23 mn viewers and a peak concurrency of 7.2 mn. During  the 15 minutes live voting window for selecting top 2 finalists, 250 mn votes were received. • Popular network reality shows also saw an exponential growth in digital consumption. Khatron Ke Khiladi S13 saw 2x viewers and 1.5x video views compared to the previous  season and Roadies S19 delivered 7x viewers and 4x watch-time of the previous season. • Original shows released during the quarter also garnered wide reach and engagement.  Taali (starring Sushmita Sen) featured in ‘Top 10 OTT Originals of the Week1’ for more than  5 weeks in a row. The show reached a record 20 mn viewers in the first week of release.  Kaalkoot also featured among ‘Top 10 OTT Originals of the Week1’ for 3 weeks in a row  and was watched by 25 mn viewers.

    TV18 News Network maintains dominance in key markets; Entertainment network share  strengthened viewership share by 50 bps

    TV18 News continued to be the highest reach network in the country, reaching ~190 mn  people around the country every week. The network maintained its leadership position in  key markets with CNBC TV18, News18 India, and CNN News18 being the #1 channels in their respective genres. TV18 was also the leader in primetime in the Hindi speaking  markets, solidifying its position as the network of choice in the region. The network had  leadership in 5 regional markets, including UP/Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, MP/Chhatisgarh.  News18 Lokmat, the Marathi language channel, climbed viewership charts to become the  second ranked channel, driven by the programming initiatives launched over the past year.  

    TV network share increased by 50 bps to 10.5%, driven by the performance of Sports and  Movies channels. Colors was the #2 channel in primetime with 18% market share and exited  the quarter with 2 of its fiction shows featuring in the top 10 list. Colors Kannada continued  to be a strong #2 channel in the Kannada genre. Viacom18 Studios released Rocky Rani  Ki Prem Kahani and OMG 2 during the quarter, and both the movies were commercially  successful as well as critically acclaimed.

    Strong growth in revenue as the company continues to make investments in growth  businesses

    TV news network delivered a strong growth in advertising revenue despite the continued  weakness in advertising environment. Excluding government initiatives, the news industry saw  a decline in ad inventory consumption. News18’s revenue growth was underpinned by the  strong viewership share that the network has achieved over the last eighteen months which  has helped it to improve pricing across the network. TV18’s sharp focus on building IP events business has also helped it drive growth in revenue.

    Viacom18 saw a sharp growth in advertising revenue in Sports and Digital segments. Sports  revenue was driven by the two cricket series – West Indies vs India and India vs Australia. Digital revenue was led by original shows like Bigg Boss OTT, Taali, Kaalkoot and TV network shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi. Advertising demand in the entertainment broadcast  segment continues to be soft as spending by consumer goods companies and new-age clients remains weak.

    EBITDA declined as the business made investments in growth verticals – Sports and Digital.  Both these verticals require investments in the near term to build a strong consumer  proposition which will help the Company rise to the leadership position in the cluttered media  landscape. We are building a strong catalog of entertainment content which will leverage  the exponential increase in audience traffic that sports enables. Our endeavor is to make JioCinema the default destination for consumers across the country looking for quality  content.

    TV18 chairman Adil Zainulbhai said, “We continue to take giant steps towards building  the network of choice for Indian consumers. With India cricket rights, Viacom18 now has the  biggest portfolio of sports properties, making it the default choice for sports fans. Our news network  has fortified its positions across the markets which bodes well as we head into the festive season  followed by elections. Our focus continues to be on providing quality content to audience and as  India’s only network with presence across news, entertainment, and sports, we are in a unique  position to serve customers across the country and demographic cohorts.” 

  • News18 India rolls out OOH Campaign for Amrit Ratna 2023

    News18 India rolls out OOH Campaign for Amrit Ratna 2023

    Mumbai: India’s number one Hindi news channel, News18 India, rolled out a high impact OOH campaign to promote the second edition of the prestigious Amrit Ratna 2023. As part of promotions for the mega event, the channel deployed an outdoor campaign across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai to raise awareness among the public and gain maximum visibility.  

    The OOH campaign targeted high visibility locations such as NH8 Delhi, Yamuna Expressway Noida, DND Flyover that links Noida to Delhi, Cyber Hub & Cyber City Gurgaon, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Mahim Junction in Mumbai, among others. The campaign spread across prominent roads, national highways, office spaces, and included unipoles, gantries, LED screens, metro pillars and bridge panels.

    Speaking on the OOH campaign, Network18 CEO – Hindi Karan Abhishek Singh said, “With this outdoor campaign, our aim was to ignite curiosity among our audience, inspiring them to learn about the remarkable stories of our nation’s achievers. The response to this campaign has been nothing short of phenomenal, as the audiences have wholeheartedly embraced the tales of our nation’s pride.”

    Through Amrit Ratna, News18 India recognises and honours individuals who have raised India’s stature globally through their passion, exceptional talent and path-breaking achievements. In this edition, notable honourees such as Indian actor Amir Khan, World Champion boxer MC Mary Kom, Indian actress & film director Asha Parikh and many more were bestowed with the Amrit Ratna Samman.

  • News18 India unveils ‘Jeetega Bhai Jeetega’ for Cricket World Cup craze

    News18 India unveils ‘Jeetega Bhai Jeetega’ for Cricket World Cup craze

    Mumbai: India is hosting the most exciting cricketing event of all – the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. More than a billion Indians are eager to witness India lift the coveted trophy at home. To create excitement for cricket enthusiasts nationwide, News18 India, Hindi News Channel, has announced an exciting program, Jeetega Bhai Jeetega, that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

    As the Cricket World Cup unfolds, News18 India is all set to take you on a thrilling ride with a series of shows dedicated to India-specific matches. It promises to maintain its engaging content, covering all aspects of the game, including pre-match analysis, mid-match updates, and post-match discussions with cricketing legends Sandeep Patil and Monty Panesar for each match. The channel’s reporters will be present on-ground and add flavour to the coverage by capturing the excitement of the fans at the match venues.

    The launch show will be aired on 7 October, a day before India’s cup opener. The channel will host special episodes of the show on all India matchdays.

    Stay tuned with News18 India, Hindi News Channel throughout this Cricket World Cup to experience “Jeetega Bhai Jeetega”.

  • News18 India unveils Amrit Ratna, illustrious jury to decide winners

    News18 India unveils Amrit Ratna, illustrious jury to decide winners

    Mumbai: News18 India, India’s No. 1 Hindi News Channel, has announced the second edition of its prestigious ‘Amrit Ratna’. Scheduled for the 10th of October, 2023, this year’s edition will be a tribute to individuals who have raised India’s standing globally through their passion, exceptional talent and path-breaking achievements.

    The recipients of the Amrit Ratna 2023 will be selected by distinguished jury comprising of:

    • Justice Ranjan Gogoi – Former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha Member.

    • General Ved Prakash Malik – Former Chief of Army Staff and decorated military leader.

    • Sonal Mansingh – Renowned classical dancer and Rajya Sabha Member, honoured with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

    • P.T. Usha – Former athlete and Rajya Sabha Member, celebrated for her outstanding achievements in sports.

    • Dr. Ashok Seth – Eminent cardiologist and recipient of numerous prestigious awards.

    These accomplished individuals will carefully evaluate the nominees for the Amrit Ratna, ensuring that the recipients truly represent what the honour stands for – outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact and contributed to building the India story.

    The recipients of the Amrit Ratna last year included notable individuals such as N.R. Narayana Murthy, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Adar Poonawalla, Rajinikanth and P.T. Usha, among others. These individuals truly exemplified the spirit of the honour and served as an inspiration to the entire nation.

    The CEO of Hindi News, News18 Network, Karan Abhishek Singh commenting on the initiative said, “As India’s No. 1 Hindi News channel, we feel proud to celebrate individuals who through their achievements have contributed immensely to enhancing India’s standing and stature globally. We believe that initiatives such as these by a leading news channel such as ours go a long way in building the India story.”

    Kishore Ajwani, the Managing Editor of News18 India said, “As a team we are particularly passionate about Amrit Ratna. We strongly believe that promoting the achievements of India and Indians is a part of our remit as India’s No. 1 Hindi News channel. We are very excited about our stellar line-up in 2023 and are confident that it will serve as a tremendous inspiration for our viewers.”

    Stay tuned for more updates on the Amrit Ratna 2023 as we prepare to celebrate remarkable Indians who have made the country proud.