CNN, Cartoon Network, POGO now available on YuppTV in India

Media Brief

Hyderabad, October 26, 2015

Live and catch-up TV service provider YuppTV and Turner International India on Monday announced their partnership to offer Turner’s channels CNN International, Cartoon Network and POGO on YuppTV’s OTT (over the top) and VOD (video on demand) platform.

Under the partnership, CNN news channel is available live to YuppTV viewers with the latest news bulletins from across the globe and the best of features content through award winning programmes including CNN Newsroom, Connect the World, International Desk, World Business Today, Amanpour, Business Traveler, Talk Asia and Culinary Journeys, according to a statement.

Cartoon Network offers a 4-hour programming block on YuppTV with popular shows such as Ben 10, Johnny Bravo, Adventure Time and Dexter’s Laboratory. POGO provides a 2-hour programming block on YuppTV of its shows such as MAD (Music Art Dance), CIA (Cambala Investigation Agency), Sunaina and FAQ.

Uday Reddy, CEO, YuppTV, said, “The partnership with Turner and launch of the three popular channels on YuppTV takes us to a new level in providing highest satisfaction to our viewers in India and now, even adding to the delight of the younger generation.”

“The kids’ channels Pogo and Cartoon Network in Hindi will reach out to an unimaginably wider audience than ever before. Launching CNN International on YuppTV is indeed a matter of pride,” added Reddy.

Talking about the launch, Siddharth Jain, managing director, Turner International India, said, “Turner has been the frontrunner in embracing content delivery innovations and we ensure that our popular brands are available wherever and whenever the consumer chooses to be entertained. We are happy to partner with YuppTV offering our world-class content to a wider audience in India.”