Times Now celebrates 4 glorious years

Media News

Mumbai,, February 01, 2010

Times Now, the country's most watched general English news channel completes four glorious years since its launch in 2006. The channel's emphasis on thorough reporting and incessant questioning has heralded it as the undisputed "Number One" for two years and counting.

The channel has firmly set itself on the growth trajectory leaving competition far behind emerging as the Indian viewer's number 1 choice for English news. Indian viewers have chosen Times Now for its incisive and 'in your face' journalism that has cut through the information clutter to deliver news as is, unadulterated and pure.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sandeep Sharma, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, at TGBCL, said, "Since inception, we have strived to always be with the news and deliver the same to our viewers in an insightful manner. The focus on news, responsible and unbiased reporting backed by strong marketing support has led to this feat. We will strive to see Times Now maintain this leadership position in the years to come and our commitment to deliver relevant news will continue throughout."

Some of the TAM data for the year 2009 solidifies Times Now's leadership position last year.

Times Now was the No.1 news channel in English for 49 weeks in 2009

Times Now was the only news channel to achieve 40% viewership share - Twice in 2009

Times Now Viewership = NDTV + CNN IBN Viewership - Thrice in 2009

Times Now received an average annual viewership share of 32%

(Source: TAM Peoplemeter System, CS M 25+ AB, All 1 Mn+ markets)

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