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  • Chrome DM data validates RepublicTV’s leadership claims

    Chrome DM data validates RepublicTV’s leadership claims

    Mumbai: “Opportunity To See” or OTS is a measure in advertising media that denotes the number of times the viewer is most likely to see the brand (In the below table brands denote TV channels). This term is used by marketers and analysts to differentiate between the total audience in the universe and the percentage of the total audience that has access to see your brand/ channel. The larger the percentage the higher is the availability of the channel converting into consumption/reach.

    The following OTS analysis over the last four years (2017-2020) within the Indian television market points at

    •  As seen the Republic TV OTS in urban homes has been higher than Times since 2019 making it the largest available English brand in Urban Homes in India.
    •  Republic TV OTS has been higher than Times NOW since 2018. The distribution and availability of the channel has been extremely high in comparison to any other channel in the genre. 
    •  The gap has widened into “Reach” in 2019 and 2020 as the TRAI implemented the new tariff order (NTO) making sure Republic TV’s free to air offering in English increased its footprint across homes through India. 
    •  The share of news genre got expanded from 2017, post the entry of Republic TV.
    •  The channel was launched in 2017 and since then its growth trajectory has always been on the rise. The other channels have also either grown albeit slowly vis-à-vis Republic or remained semi stagnant.

    OTS (Opportunity to See) – India Urban – Avg. of 2016 to 2020

    Source: Chrome Live, Mkt- All India Urban, 2017-2020

    Year

    Republic

    Times Now

    Difference

    Avg. of 2017

    61%

    65%

    -4%

    Avg. of 2018

    66%

    63%

    3%

    Avg. of 2019

    91%

    53%

    38%

    Avg. of 2020

    86%

    60%

    26%

    Source: Chrome Live, Mkt- All India Urban, 2017-2020

    Speaking to Republic World, ChromeDM founder and CEO Pankaj Krishna said, “After a point and irrespective of genre, the key differentiator amongst players within the genre boils down to the availability of content. Considering the fact that distribution is still contingent on a 1000+ variables (DPOs/ CNOs) and is one of the biggest cost centres for running a linear TV channel – unless of course, it is a hugely appointment-led genre, for instance for Hindi GEC.

    Most of the genres – be it news (Hindi and English), music, infotainment, the time spent per viewer limits to less than ten minutes a week and is mostly driven by channel surfing or flirting, if I may call it. A differentiator of 15-20 per cent on distribution between any two-three players within a genre would probably be the factor deciding the lead in the consumption / viewership / ratings within the genre.

    LCN (logical channel number), placement (where your channel falls), neighbourhood (the channel that precedes you), the packages that you are on (whether your channel reaches 100 per cent audiences and the penetrations of the packages that your channel is a part of) – all of these factors determine the OTS (Opportunity to See) or the availability of a channel which is the primary key factor in determining the dominance of one over the other.

    I don't have any inclination to any channel or newsroom or point of view- but after a certain level and with the proliferation of content, it does become a commodity – where-in the availability of content plays a bigger role than the content itself…"

    Republic Media Network group CEO Vikas Khanchandani said, “Republic Network has focused and delivered the largest reach platforms in its respective genres. The above data from Chrome is yet another data point that reflects on the growth and leadership that our brand enjoys. There are multiple data points like the engagement of Republic TV on social media which is also highest within its genre reflecting the stickiness of our brand and reflective of high TSV that the brand enjoys. We have similar data points for our humongous consumption on OTT as our brand has very wide availability on connected devices and I am more than confident that we will continue to bring the largest English and Hindi news platforms for consumers and advertisers.”

    The data for analysis was provided by Chrome DM.

    Chrome DM is a technology-driven market research firm with a pan-India on-ground presence. As of September 2017, the organization had a team of 650+ field staff, 150+ managerial staff and 450 tele-callers speaking over 22 languages to gather data from 3300+ towns. With a presence in over six lakh villages, Chrome DM also has an unprecedented reach into rural India.

  • Delhi HC seeks responses from Republic TV, Times Now in Bollywood producers’ lawsuit

    Delhi HC seeks responses from Republic TV, Times Now in Bollywood producers’ lawsuit

    NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has sought responses from Republic TV and Times Now to a plea filed by major Bollywood production houses against the massive “smear campaign against the industry” run by the news organisations while covering the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. The court has also asked the media outlets to not run any defamatory content on their channels or social media handles. 

    The court was hearing the lawsuit filed by four Bollywood industry associations and 34 leading producers, which also sought to restrain the two outlets from interfering with the right to privacy of people working in the Bollywood industry. 

    The suit also sought orders against unnamed defendants and social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

    Senior advocate Akhil Sibal, appearing on behalf of the plaintiffs, submitted that a certain section of the news media seems to have abandoned journalistic principles. He asserted that yellow journalism is on the rise and judicial intervention is required in the matter.

    "…the idea is not to attack the Fourth Estate. What we called yellow journalism – that fringe has become mainstream. So a signal has to come from the court," Bar and Bench quoted him as saying.

    To this, justice Rajiv Shakdher responded: "Courts hesitate (in restraining media reports) because it is a constitutional right. But you are right, we expect fair reportage…"

    With reference to the orders passed by the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) warning against media trials, the court went on to ask: "What is that should be put in place to change the way the reporting is carried out?…There needs to be some toning down. There are orders of NBSA. But it seems that news channels are not following that. As an officer of the court, what is the next step here if you do not follow self-regulation?"

    The case has further been adjourned to 14 December for hearing. 

  • Times Now, Mirror Now partner with CBS News for US Election 2020

    Times Now, Mirror Now partner with CBS News for US Election 2020

    NEW DELHI: Times Network's news channels Times Now and Mirror Now have announced a special programming line-up in partnership with leading American news network CBS News for the 59th US Presidential Election.

    Election news headquarters, Times Now, on 4 November 2020, 5:30 am onwards, will broadcast the live feed from CBS News’s Election Night coverage from Times Square. Times Now will showcase real-time data and video feeds from around the country and present an in-depth analysis of the voting process to keep viewers abreast with developments. The broadcast will begin with results from the first six states – Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia.

    With its campaign titled, ‘US ELECTONS 2020’, Mirror Now has planned a curated line-up of programs on November 4, 5:00 AM onwards, highlighting the key developments and ground realities with an exclusive live feed from CBS News. Mirror Now’s extensive reportage will decode the US elections for the Indian viewers and discuss its impact on India through special panel discussions during prime time and non-primetime hours, featuring international political experts, journalists, diplomats and foreign policy experts. 

  • TIMES NOW and MIRROR NOW announce special programming line-up for upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2020

    TIMES NOW and MIRROR NOW announce special programming line-up for upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2020

    As the race to power heats up with the Bihar Assembly Elections 2020, Times Network's best in class news channels, TIMES NOW and Mirror NOW announce an unmatched programming line-up, offering viewers the most extensive coverage of the upcoming elections. 

    Bringing a holistic news watching experience this election season, Times NOW, India’s leading English News channel and election news headquarters will lead the reportage under ‘Mandate 2020 – Battleground Bihar’. With an engaging programming line-up, TIMES NOW promises to make the election coverage more exciting and captivating for its viewers.

    1.  Pre-Poll Surveys: In association with C-VOTER, TIMES NOW is broadcasting an Opinion Poll that seeks to capture the Mood of Bihar and the Mood of the Nation ahead of the critical election to the State of Bihar. The surveys give us a picture of the likely shape the elections will be a significant indicator of which way the electorate may swing and will focus crucial topics such as farm bills, large scale migration, economic slowdown and pandemic. The next Opinion Poll will air on October 23,2020. 

    2. Exit Polls: On the last date of Polling, November 07, 2020, TIMES NOW in association with C-VOTER will broadcast an exit poll. Using state of the art technology and on ground field research the Polls maps the state of Bihar and the data is then processed to call a projection for the state. The results are a fair indication of how the election has played out with the Voters. 

    3. Result Day LIVE: TIMES NOW will bring Result Day LIVE on November 10, 2020 with a new age look at Election Result analysis. Featuring some of the country's top Election Analysts & experts, TIMES NOW bring several unique properties that help viewers understand what the Voters have told us and why the result has shaped the way it is. Moving away from Traditional Analysis like Swing and Vote patterns TIMES NOW uses Big Data Analytics and Mathematical Models to bring the viewer a holistic News Watching Experience. This along with a stellar panel of former Journalists and Political Analysts analyse every move of the election for the viewer. 

    With its focus on issues that impact people’s lives, Mirror NOW, the channel that ‘Fights for You’ will drive coverage for Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 with the campaign, ‘The Vote’. Offering viewers a comprehensive electoral reportage with an eclectic mix of programming line-up, Mirror NOW highlights the key issues including migrant crisis, rising COVID-19 cases in the state, the annual phenomenon – floods, unemployment and much more with its impactful debates, discussions and a series of exclusive interviews with key newsmakers of Bihar Elections.

    1.  Young India Debate: Reflecting the voice of young India Mirror NOW will host debates with the students & youngsters from the state on various issues including education, jobs, law & order, women safety and infrastructure. These debates will bring forth the needs of youth and how they want their state to shape up. 

    2. The Vote: Polling Day Special: Tracking every key development, Mirror NOW brings an inclusive reportage on polling days with multiple segments. With reporters LIVE from the state, the channel will focus on highlighting the ground realities. On November 07, from 6 pm onwards, the channel will air ‘Poll of Polls’, the exit polls to analyse who is winning in which state.

    3. The Urban Debate: Starting October 28, at 9pm, Mirror NOW will cover Bihar election with special primetime discussions during the days of polling.

    4 The Vote: BIHAR 2020: On result day, November 10 starting from 6am, Mirror NOW will present an all-day LIVE rolling coverage with analysts and field reporters, analysing the results and trends emerging from the victories and defeats. 

  • Bollywood associations & producers file legal suits against Times Now & Republic TV

    Bollywood associations & producers file legal suits against Times Now & Republic TV

    NEW DELHI: The trouble surrounding the nation’s news broadcasting industry does not seem to be dying down. Last week, a few channels got embroiled in the TRP manipulation scandal, and now the Indian film fraternity appears to have joined forces against them.

    Four Bollywood industry associations and 34 leading film producers have filed a civil suit before the Delhi High Court against Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami and Pradeep Bhandari, and Times Now’s Rahul Shivshankar and Navika Kumar, on their coverage of the drugs probe being carried out by the Narcotics Control Bureau in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

    The suit urges the court to restrain these channels – along with their editors and journalists – from making “irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks” against Bollywood and the members of the film fraternity. 

    The producers have taken exception to several derogatory phrases used during the coverage such as ‘dirt,’ ‘filth,’ ‘scum,’ ‘druggies’ and expressions such as ‘it is Bollywood where the dirt needs to be cleaned,’ ‘all the perfumes of Arabia cannot take away the stench and the stink of this filth and scum of the underbelly of Bollywood,’ ‘This is the dirtiest industry in the country,’ and ‘cocaine and LSD drenched Bollywood’.

    The suit states, "The livelihood of persons associated with Bollywood is being severely impacted by the smear campaign being run by the Defendants. This is in addition to the ongoing pandemic which has resulted in extreme revenues and work opportunity loss. The privacy of the members of Bollywood is being invaded, and their reputations are being irreparably damaged by painting the entire Bollywood as criminals, seeped in drug culture, and making being part of Bollywood as synonymous with criminal acts in the public imagination."

    In their plea, the producers have asked Delhi High Court to pass directions ordering Times Now and Republic TV to withdraw, recall and take down all the defamatory content published by them against Bollywood. The suit also seeks that the channels and the four people mentioned abide by the provisions of the Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.

    While the producers don't call for blanket media gag in the Sushant Singh Rajput investigation, they want the court to stop reportage that violates the law. The suit further asks the channels not to conduct media trials of Bollywood personalities and to stop interfering with the privacy of those associated with Bollywood.

    Reacting to the lawsuit, Times Now news editor Rahul Shivshankar said in a tweet that filing cases against journalists "that have only sought justice for those who are wronged" would set a bad precedent.

     

     

    Navika Kumar also took to Twitter, saying: "All the A-listers can come together but India will continue to fight for the truth. You can’t intimidate us."

     

     

  • Times Network expands its global footprint; launches TIMES NOW, TIMES NOW WORLD, ET NOW, Mirror NOW and Zoom on ONEHUBTV

    Times Network expands its global footprint; launches TIMES NOW, TIMES NOW WORLD, ET NOW, Mirror NOW and Zoom on ONEHUBTV

    Strengthening its digital presence in the international markets, Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network in partnership with Vision247, a leading digital communications and managed broadcast service provider based in UK has launched TIMES NOW, TIMES NOW WORLD, ET NOW and Zoom in Europe and Mirror NOW globally, through ONEHUBTV. A unique OTT platform, ONEHUBTV offer viewers the Ultimate Entertainment Experience whereas Vision 247 will manage, distribute and monetise content through this strategic partnership.

    An expert curator of segmented and differentiated content across genres, Times Network today has presence in over 100 countries. Offering global viewers access to best in class news and entertainment channels, Times Network brings a strong bouquet of influential brands in its portfolio providing global, national, local and business news, original series and Bollywood content from back home with India’s leading channels. 

    Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network said, “We are very excited to announce the global launch of Times Network’s premium channels across international markets through our strategic partnership with Vision247. Catering to the requirements of the new age tech savvy viewers, ONEHUBTV is a compelling destination that offers a plethora of opportunities for us to connect with our global viewers. I am confident that our robust offering will cater to the viewers preferences, providing them a holistic content viewing experience.”

    Doris Ojo, CEO of Vision247, technology provider behind ONEHUBTV said: “We are delighted to partner with Times Network, India's premium broadcast network. We have been working with Times Network for many years on various projects and have established a trusting relationship with their team. Here at Vision247 we are very excited to bring Times Network channels to new global audiences and I am confident this latest project will make our co-operation even stronger.” 

    “ONEHUBTV offers an Ultimate Entertainment experience and is targeted at diasporic communities worldwide offering them access to linear TV and on-demand content from any region around the world. We believe that people preserve a sense of home no matter where they end up living, so there will be something for everyone. Our vision is to deliver fantastic quality and diverse content from across the globe to homes all over the world via the most welcoming, innovative, and accessible platform. The ONEHUBTV platform is now making that vision a reality and we are thrilled to have Times Network as a partner in this amazing endeavour, she added.” 

    Accessible to global audiences, ONEHUBTV uses state of the art in-house technology and infrastructure, to offer users a premium viewer experience at value for money prices across smartphones and tablets with both Android and iOS also on PCs and Macs and Android Smart TVs. Available on ONEHUBTV are TIMES NOW, India’s leading English news channel that represents the global voice of the progressive India with its extensive and unparalleled news reportage ; TIMES NOW WORLD, a channel follows the same ethos of the legacy brand TIMES NOW in bringing news with credibility, speed, accuracy and unbiased approach; ET NOW, India’s leading English Business news channel, committed to the nation’s development with a dedicated purpose of helping Indians Rise with India ; Mirror NOW, a channel that focuses on putting citizens first and redefined the norms and re-written the rules for new-age and viewer-centric journalism and  ZOOM, India’s leading entertainment destination for music, original series, Bollywood news, trends, lifestyle and fashion.
     

  • Vivek Srivastava gets additional responsibility of Times Network’s news business

    Vivek Srivastava gets additional responsibility of Times Network’s news business

    MUMBAI: Times Network president – English Entertainment Cluster strategy business head Vivek Srivastava will also be looking after the news business of the network. As business head Srivastava who led the growth strategy for the Network’s English Entertainment channels like Movies Now, Romedy Now, MNX, and MN+across platforms will take additional charge of Times Now, ET Now and Mirror Now.

    In his role, Srivastava was responsible to maintain high viewership performance across the English Entertainment Cluster.

    Prior to joining Times Network in 2014, he had a successful stint at Viacom18 Media where he handled Channel strategy for Hindi GEC COLORS as a part of their launch team, then he moved to handle international business and distribution. He also served as COLORS commercial and digital head.

    Srivastava has over a decade of experience in the broadcast industry. He has worked into P&L management, content acquisition and syndication, , international business, distribution strategy and planning, business planning, programming strategy, digital marketing, and audience behavior research.

    Prior to Viacom18, he has also worked with TAM Media Research and IMRB.

  • Times Network celebrates the spirit of India with ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’

    Times Network celebrates the spirit of India with ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’

    Mumbai: Paving our paths to the realisation of our aspirations, the Indian spirit is replete with triumph and achievement, celebrated at the global stage. A hotbed of innovation and self-made leaders, India shines through with talent, grit, passion, belief and pride. Driving India’s story at the centre of its content offering across its best in class English News and world class Entertainment channels, Times Network has consistently led the narrative of celebrating the value of being Indian. As the opinion maker for India’s leaders, Times Network channels have over the last 15 years helped shape the Socio-Economic framework of 21st Century India which is now poised at a crucial juncture In its history as a Civilisation and Nation.

    The 2020s will be the decade when India breaks free of its age-old fetters and takes off to soar once again. The Global economic turmoil and tussle for primacy has started a new churning which will characterise 21st Century. Technological disruption is breaking new ground every day. And the global pause of the last 6 months due to the pandemic was probably a much-needed trigger for adoption of new lifestyles and efficiencies that will have far reaching impact. All this offer India a unique opportunity to make radical progress – amongst the League of Nations and for improvement in the human condition of the average Indian. This is a time for us to be astute, attentive and daring. A time to go all out and come back winners. A time to pledge our body, mind and all we own to this grand cause.

    Saluting the indomitable spirit of every Indian, and signalling them with the War Horn that the battle is beginning, Times Network announces ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’, an all-encompassing campaign that exhorts every Indian and the nation’s prowess to march ahead to a glorious future with confidence, determination and speed. The campaign will come alive with a special film, launching on Independence Day, August 15, that captures India’s resilience and achievements as a nation and exhorts every Indian to take a pledge – ‘Tann Mann Dhan -Truly Indian’. The film will feature Network’s leading news anchors and extensively promoted across the network channels and its digital assets. Envisioned as a long-term campaign, ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’ will be fronted by network news channels, TIMES NOW, ET NOW and Mirror NOW, with a roll-out of special content programming that will reflect the stories of progress.

    MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said,“Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’ is our signal that the time for battle is now. We were already poised to win over time due to our many advantages as a nation. But seismic changes in Geopolitics and Global Economy have thrown up a unique opportunity that can be seized to make rapid advance in the coming decade.”

  • News channels celebrate Independence Day with special shows

    News channels celebrate Independence Day with special shows

    NEW DELHI: The country is marking its 74th Independence Day today and though the overall celebrations are a bit different this year because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, television news channels are trying to make sure the fervour and festivities remain intact with special programming line up prepared. Like each year, the TV channels will celebrate the diversity, history, and the spirit of India with insightful discussions, presentations, and engagements.

    1.ABP News

    ABP News will be paying a spectacular tribute to the brave hearts who got martyred during the Galwan Valley clash with China, earlier this year with its show Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara, presented by Mankind and health partner Badal Churan. The show has been a highlight for the channel for the past seven years and this time will come with a unique touch of celebrity engagements. Sonu Sood will also be seen paying tribute to the martyrs.
    Watch the show on ABP News today, 1 pm onwards

    2.CNN News 18

    CNN News 18 will run non-stop programming through the day comprising in-depth news reports focused on capturing the true spirit of freedom, success stories of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, and also an analysis of  PM Modi’s address to the nation from Red Fort.

    Marya Shakil, Political Editor, CNN-News18, will host an exclusive panel discussion wherein experts and renowned newsmakers such as Tejaswi Surya, Tapsee Pannu and Sakshi Malik will share their idea of independence. The exclusive programming will also include a special segment with CNN-News18’s Entertainment Editor, Rajeev Masand who will host ‘The Bollywood Roundtable’ with Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Kay Kay Menon. Cyrus Broacha will be bringing in the special edition of his humorous show ‘The Week That Wasn’t.’

    3. News 18 South

    News18 Network South, in partnership with Action Aid is hosting a Musicathon across its channels, expressing gratitude to brave Corona warriors who are helping the nation in this pandemic. The shows will be aired at different times on different language channels. The channel is also urging people to donate to Act Against Covid-19, which is a News18 and Action Aid Association initiative.

    4. News Nation

    News Nation will be hosting exclusive programming through the day to mark the celebrations for 74th Independence Day with Jashn-e-Azadi, starting 8 am onwards. Powered by Vicco, the channel will air some other shows like Azadi Ke Tarane and Freedom Mange More, serving light-hearted entertainment content along including music, lively discussions and nationwide celebrations.

    5. Times Network

    Times Network will be airing a special documentary paying tribute to Galwan martyrs to mark the Independence Day celebrations this year. The documentary, Gallantry at Galwan will be aired 1 pm on Times Now, Mirror Now, and Times Now World.

    The 45-minute-long succinct account of factual events that took place in the intervening night of June 15-16 in the Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh, the documentary analyses the bloodiest engagement between Indian and Chinese troops in 45 years and aims to inform the viewers about the history of the ongoing border dispute between the countries and reflects on how tensions unfolded over the years. Accessing high technology tools like 3D graphics and Google Earth studio, the documentary brings a comprehensive narrative of the circumstances that led to the fatal face-off and how men of 16 Bihar Regiment crushed the Chinese aggression.

    6. Zee News


     
    Zee News is running special programming under ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ since Friday. The shows are discussing topics like Ram Mandir construction, Make In India Movement and Banning of Chinese apps and goods, hosted by its star anchors and reporters.

  • TIMES NOW ‘India Stands for Humane Policing’ initiative raises alarm about police brutality

    TIMES NOW ‘India Stands for Humane Policing’ initiative raises alarm about police brutality

    Championing pertinent causes of national interest, TIMES NOW has been the change agent through its powerful campaigns including #EndVVIPRacism (Lal batti) and #PathToLife, which has positively impacted policy decisions. Following recent cases of police brutality gaining prominence during the nationwide lockdown, India Stands for Humane Policing, TIMES NOW’s special initiative to raise awareness on police-led violence against the innocent witnesses efficacious impact, leading to the arrest of 4 policemen in the Tuticorin custodial death case. 

    TIMES NOW dedicated 7 days of unflinching coverage with over 20 hours of LIVE reporting on the case demanding action from authorities. At the forefront of tracking every movement and observing every development, TIMES NOW with more than 10 prime time debates across all its flag ship shows including Blueprint Explosive Exclusive, Newshour@9, Newshour@10 and India Upfront presented a non-stop investigative reportage of the custodial deaths and was the first news channel to break the most critical evidence, CCTV footage of Jeyaraj and Bennix’s shop. Reflecting the nation’s voice, TIMES NOW also led multiple public connect segments with more than 2 hours of viewer connect segments. On social media, the channel led a massive consumer engagement drive with people pledging their support with #HumanePolicing placards and messages.

    With an unwavering focus on bringing these incidents to the fore, India Stands For Humane Policing, seeks to end to the coercion and brutality and assert an attitudinal shift in handling public by police and raise accountability from relevant authorities.  

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