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 – Times Group restructured the management-led editorial team recently. As per media reports, Times Network announced a new appointment of Navika Kumar to be Editor in Chief, Times Now, Times Now Navabharat with immediate effect from 28 December.
Apart from Navika Kumar, the network announced the promotion of Ranjit Kumar, and Padmaja Joshi in the Times Network. Ranjit Kumar appointed as Managing Editor whereas Padmaja Joshi as Senior Executive Editor.
Senior journalist Nikunj Dalmia has been elevated to Editor in Chief, ET Now, ET Now Swadesh. Madhavdas G was appointed as Pan India Input head.
Times Network promoted veterans with the restructuring of the editorial department.
Mumbai: Times Now, India’s election news headquarters has emerged as the most-watched English News Channel during the State Assembly Election held in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Telangana. Dominating the viewership with extensive coverage under Mandate 2023, Times Now secured an impressive market share of 38.8% through the Counting week. On the crucial Counting Day, the channel achieved an astounding market share of 28.7%, solidifying its position as the go-to source for election-related coverage (Source: BARC | 10L+ | NCCS AB 22+ | Wk.49’23).
The remarkable performance of the channel is a result of extensive election programming and in depth reportage complemented by state-of-the art technology in delivering authentic and credible information, thereby enabling an elevated election news viewing experience like never before on Indian television.
Source: BARC| 10L+| NCCS AB 22+| Wk.49’23, viewership shares
Mumbai: Times Now, India’s leading English news channel hosted the Amazing Indians Awards 2023 in New Delhi on 29 September. A premier national platform, Amazing Indians Awards 2023 recognized and honoured the unwavering spirit of 11 Amazing Indians who, through their courage, resolve, and selfless deeds, have profoundly influenced the lives of others.
The Chief Guests for the event, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development delivered the keynote addresses and felicitated the winners along with the Jury members. The grandeur ceremony also witnessed a special Jugalbandi performance by Smt. Anuradha Pal, India’s First Female Tabla Maestro and a captivating musical presentation by the exceptionally talented members of Shreerang Charitable Trust.
Amazing Indian Awards 2023 winners felicitated across 11 categories included Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy (Agriculture), M. Vignesh alias Sai Vignesh (Animal Welfare), Mamoon Akhtar(Education), Amita Deshpande (Environment & Climate), Raj Kumar Bhatia (Food Management and Nutrition), Sukla Debnath (Girl Child and Women’s Rights Empowerment), Manjunath Ningappa Pujari (Healthcare, Medical & Clinical Assistance), Shruti Chaturvedi (Rural Development), Makarand Anaspure (Sanitation and Water), Nisha Malawat (Slum Care) and Yash Tarwadi (Tech For Good). The winners were shortlisted through an exhaustive pan-India screening process by an esteemed panel of jury comprising General M. M. Naravane, Prasoon Joshi, Ritesh Agarwal, Anand Kumar, Dr. S. Rangarajan and Sonam Wangchuk and duly evaluated by Ernst & Young (Process Partner).
In a historic moment, Dr. Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of Chandrayan-3 at ISRO, and Dr. Nigar Shaji, Project Director of Aditya – L1 Mission at ISRO, were honored for their remarkable contributions to India’s space endeavors.
Delivering the welcome address, Times Network MD & CEO MK Anand said, “As India’s most influential news leader, Times Now has played a pivotal role in driving change and action. Amazing Indians Awards is our initiative to highlight the extraordinary achievements of ordinary Indians who have made a positive impact on society. Over the years, the platform has featured the remarkable journeys of over 500 such individuals, each of whom has crafted a legacy through courage, determination, and an unwavering spirit. I am confident that the stories of these ‘Amazing Indians’ will inspire a new generation of changemakers, contributing to a better India.”
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution, lauded, Times Now for hosting the Amazing Indians awards. “This is a fantastic platform, and I was impressed by the quality of selection of the award nominees. Humble beginnings getting recognized at the beginning is wonderful, and these small seeds will grow into big trees in the future. All the nominees will go back more changed and determined to do even better.”
He went on to add, “The Amazing Indians is an important programme for the ambitions of India’s youth. Such Amazing Indians will power our journey and meet greater objectives of the nation and indeed the world.”
Shri Goyal also took the opportunity to congratulate ISRO scientists Dr Veeramuthuvel and Dr Nigar Shaji for their role in India’s space endeavours. He led the audience in giving a standing ovation to the scientists.
Congratulating the winners, Shri Goyal asserted that the government has been working hard for the public good. Whether it was bringing tap water to every home or enabling 4 crore families to benefit under PM Awas Yojana, the government has taken steps to ensure food security, especially during lockdowns. He said that 80 crore Indians got twice the allocation of grain and not a single starvation death was reported in any state. This is a huge achievement, he added.
Delivering the keynote address, Chief Guest Smriti Irani expressed her delight at the inspiring stories of the Amazing Indians who were honoured at the event. She also congratulated Times Now for assembling a jury of immense talent and diversity. “I am proud and humbled to share this platform with these Amazing Indians. Each one of these illustrious persons who are being honoured here today represent to the whole world what New India represents for our future,” she stated.
Speaking about ISRO and the Moon Landing, she said, “From the Dark Side of the Moon, a new light was shown to the world, showing what we are capable of.”
She congratulated ISRO’s Women Scientists, especially “Nigar ji (Project Director, Aditya – L1 Mission, ISRO) who spoke emphatically that she is part of an organisation that does not have a glass ceiling, where capability demands and decides opportunity, and that is all what new India is about.” She ended by stating that.
“This stage represents not only a civilizational empathy towards fellow living beings, but also represents grit, determination and grace.”
The Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2023 left an indelible mark, celebrating the unwavering spirit of those who have gone above and beyond to create a positive and lasting impact on society.
Mumbai: Times Now, India’s leading English news channel has announced Amazing Indians, a prestigious national platform that celebrates and honors the indomitable spirit of India’s common people who have performed uncommon deeds for the improvement of society. The awards ceremony will be held on 29 September in New Delhi. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles & Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Minority Affairs will grace the event as chief guests and will deliver keynote addresses.
Times Now Amazing Indians features inspiring stories of individuals who through their grit, determination and selfless acts of service have significantly impacted people’s lives. The premier national awards night will felicitate winners across 12 categories – Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Education, Environment & Climate, Food Management and Nutrition, Girl Child And Women’s Rights Empowerment, Healthcare, Medical & Clinical Assistance, Rural Development, Sanitation And Water, Slum Care, Shelter Management and Tech For Good. The awards night will also witness special felicitations for Dr. Veeramuthuvel, Project Director, Chandrayan- 3, ISRO and Dr. Nigar Shaji, project Director, Aditya – L1 Mission, ISRO for their outstanding contributions to India’s space endeavors.
Adding to the grandeur of the ceremony, the event will feature a special Jugalbandi performance by Anuradha Pal, India’s first female Tabla Maestro, and a captivating musical presentation by the exceptionally talented members of Shreerang Charitable Trust.
Times Network MD & CEO MK Anand said, “As India’s most influential news leader, Times Now has played a pivotal role in driving change and action. Amazing Indians Awards is our initiative to highlight the extraordinary achievements of ordinary Indians who have made a positive impact on society. Over the years, the platform has featured the remarkable journeys of over 500 such individuals, each of whom has crafted a legacy through courage, determination, and an unwavering spirit. I am confident that the stories of these ‘Amazing Indians’ will inspire a new generation of changemakers, contributing to a better India.”
A panel of esteemed jury comprising General M. M. Naravane (PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (RETD), former chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army), Prasoon Joshi (chairman, McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific and CEO & CCO, McCann Worldgroup India), Ritesh Agarwal (founder and group CEO, OYO), Anand Kumar (founder, Super 30), Dr. S. Rangarajan (former director ISRO, MCF, ISTRAC & Satcomm) and Sonam Wangchuk (social reformist, Ramon Magsaysay awardee) have shortlisted the winners through an exhaustive pan-India screening process duly evaluated by Ernst & Young (process partner).
Mumbai: Noted TV news personality Rahul Shivshankar, who joined Network18 as a consulting editor on Monday, has started his innings at the network with a column on news18.com.
The article titled, ‘Bharat’s Question for the G20: Are Some Global Concerns More Equal Than Others?’, explores the prioritisation of global concerns by the G20, emphasising that not all critical issues receive equal attention. The article calls for a more balanced approach, stressing the need to address various global concerns, including social and economic disparities, with equal urgency to achieve a fair and sustainable world order.
A news industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience in print and television journalism, Rahul cut his teeth in the profession as a reporter for The Times of India. He was one of the youngest leader-writers for the edit page of the newspaper. When Times Now launched, he was a part of its founding team. He then went on to become the face of the channel as well as its editor.
At Network18, he will add a strong digital dimension to his body of work and add further lustre to the star cast of anchors, reporters, editors, and commentators.
Rahul has received critical acclaim for his coverage of the 26/11 Mumbai Terror attacks. He was invited to contribute to an anthology of investigative narratives about the attacks published by Roli Books. He has also authored a soon-to-be-released book on the 2024 Elections, commissioned by Penguin Random House.
Mumbai: Times Network has announced the latest edition of the Times Now Summit 2022, which will take place on 24 and 25 November in New Delhi.
Times Now Summit is led by the theme “India: Vibrant Democracy. Global Bright Spot’ in order to accelerate the action plan for India’s progress.
Addressing the nation’s strategic, geopolitical, and economic potential, the two-day summit will feature union ministers, chief ministers, opposition leaders, influencers, and global leaders driving dialogue on national priorities such as India’s trade strategy, economic growth, international relations, political landscape, military strategy, healthcare, infrastructure, and decarbonizing India’s energy & power sectors.
The power-packed line-up of speakers at the summit includes minister of home affairs Amit Shah, minister of external affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, minister of textiles and commerce & industry Piyush Goyal, minister of information & broadcasting, youth affairs & sports minister Anurag Thakur, minister of petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of education, skill development & entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of railways and communications & electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of women & child development Smriti Irani, minister of law & justice Kiren Rijiju, minister of environment & climate change Bhupender Yadav, Mos road transport and highways Gen V K Singh, Global Governance Forum chair & Trends World Bank former head Augusto Lopez Claros, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant, PMEAC member Sanjeev Sanyal and NITI Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer, amongst others.
Times Network MD & CEO MK Anand said, “Times Now Summit is emerging as India’s most impactful platform for driving pertinent national agenda points. Amidst global headwinds, India is fast becoming an influential force in the new world order. Leading with the theme, “India: Vibrant Democracy. Global Bright Spot,” Times Now Summit 2022 will engage with eminent leaders across the globe to discuss and deliberate a definitive action plan, advancing India’s position to drive global growth.”
Times Now Summit 2022 is presented by Herbalife Nutrition, co-powered by GE, and driven by Maruti Suzuki. State partners are the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand; e-mobility partner is Olectra Greentech; door-to-door express partner is Om Logistics; and associate partners are Indian Oil Corp. and Life Insurance Corp. of India.
Mumbai: News18 India and CNN-News18 announced that they beat the competition in terms of audience. Both channels have continued to do better on the general entertainment channels (GEC) in terms of total reach and have maintained their dominance for several months.
According to Barc data (market share per cent 24hrs TG:15+, HSM, Week 42-45’22, all day), TV9 Bharatvarsh stood second with 14 per cent market share, followed by News18 India with 15.4 per cent, Aaj Tak with 12.9 per cent, and India TV with 12.1 per cent.
News18 India maintained its dominance in the much-coveted prime time slot as well. According to Barc’s recent listing, the channel garners a massive 16 per cent market share. Meanwhile, TV9 Bharatvarsh received 14.9 per cent, Aaj Tak received 13 per cent, and India TV received 11.9 per cent. When the Barc ratings resumed in March of this year, the channel opened at number one and has maintained that position ever since.
Furthermore, CNN-News18 has a market share of 31.9 per cent, which is 19 per cent higher than Republic TV and 24 per cent higher than Times Now. Republic TV and Times Now retained their market shares of 28.2 per cent and 25.8 per cent, respectively.
In prime time, CNN-News18 continued to outperform the opposition. In accordance with the Barc ratings (market share per cent 1800-2300, TG:15+ AB, India), Times Now came in second with a market share of 26.4 per cent, followed by Republic TV with 26.6 per cent, and CNN-News18 with 33.4 per cent for the week 42–45’22, which was Monday–Friday.
News18 India has performed better than the top general entertainment channels in terms of reach as well. In comparison to Star Plus, which had a cumulative reach of 9.2 crore, and Sony SAB, & Zee TV, which had cumulative reaches of 8.07 crore and 7.9 crore, respectively, News18 India had a cumulative reach of 10.13 crore (Barc; HSM; TG: 2+; Cume reach ‘000; Avg; Wk 42-45’22).
The News18 brands have been gaining strong traction even online, with their views rising rapidly across YouTube and other social media platforms.
News18 Network has made significant investments in technology and editorial resources to ensure that its content and presentation remain unique to the audience and far ahead of the competition.
Mumbai: Times Now has emerged as India’s most-watched English news channel on digital platforms in the news genre.
According to a data released by Crowdtangle & Vidooly, Times Now clocked a staggering viewership of 116 million on YouTube and Facebook in October surpassing CNN-News18 (105 million), India Today (104 million), NDTV (82 million), and Republic TV (18 million). On the back of the fastest news, exclusive news breaks and most viewed prime-time shows – India Upfront and Newshour, the channel registered a phenomenal reach of over 1 billion on digital.
Times Now claims to be a leader in the digital space with innovative content formats that seamlessly adapt to the preferences of viewers who are tech savvy, setting industry benchmarks with its distinct brand of action-oriented journalism that is firmly based on reliable, accurate, and decisive news reporting.
According to Facebook Data, as informed by the media conglomerate, Times Now attracted over 210 million views on its digital films across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Timesnownews.com with a series of digital-first videos that include comprehensive insights on every significant news topic of the day. With 2.35 million interactions, the highest number in the cohort, and a total reach of 125 million for the month of October on the platform, Facebook saw a channel with a high level of engagement.
Times Network president & COO of digital business Rohit Chadda said, “We are overwhelmed with the viewer’s response as their preferred news destination on digital platforms. The growing reach and engagement on digital are a testament to the viewers’ trust in Times Now. Video has now become the preferred format of news consumption and will only grow further with the launch of 5G. We are committed to expanding our video coverage to cater to all cohorts of users consuming content online.”
With a focus on in-depth, well-researched content, coupled with coverage of big-ticket events, Times Now has been expanding its digital footprint globally with over 50 per cent of views on YouTube from International markets including US, Europe and APAC regions.
Mumbai: With 27 weeks of uninterrupted domination, CNN-News18 India has solidified its position as the industry leader. As per the recent Barc data for week 39 to week 42, CNN-News18 now accounts for more market share than Times Now and India Today combined.
According to Barc data (market share, TG: 2+, India, Wk 42, All Day 24 hrs), CNN-News18 accounts for 33.7 per cent , while Republic TV, Times Now, and India Today account for 29.4 per cent, 26.9 per cent , and 5.8 per cent , respectively.
CNN-News18 has also performed exceptionally well in the highly competitive prime time slot of 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
According to Barc data (market share per cent, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., TG:15+AB, India Wk 39 to 42, Monday to Friday), CNN-News18 received 32.2 per cent, with Republic TV and Times Now fighting for second place with 28.9 per cent and 25.9 per cent market share, respectively.
Meanwhile, India Today remained at the number four position with an 8.9 per cent market share in the category.
Even on the digital front, the News18 brands have gained traction, with views steadily increasing across YouTube and other social media platforms.
News18 has made significant investments in technology and editorial resources to ensure that its content and presentation remain unique to the audience and far ahead of the competition.