Karan Abhishek Singh to take charge as CEO – Hindi News Cluster making way for Vijay Sanil to head the crucial eight regional languages of News18 Network.

Network18 announced the elevation today stating that Zakka will now lead the editorial strategy of CNN News18.

In previous roles at Network18, Smriti has led significant deal closures, both on campaign sponsorships and traditional FCT advertising.

It has cut down its expenses to Rs 872 crore from Rs 1,333 crore spent in the quarter ended March 2020.

Musicathon 2.0’ will be telecast live on CNN-News18 and News18 India on 3rd May, 2020 from 16:00 PM to 17:00PM.

The campaign brings together influencers to advocate the need for keeping surfaces clean and disinfected to help break the chain of infection.

The unique music-thon will bring together stalwarts from the music fraternity to pay tribute to those who are risking their own lives to save the lives of many.

The campaign, an editorial initiative will showcase a series of programs and videos across all its news channels and digital properties.

Sudeep, Bhupendra and Praveen were working as the managing editor, the executive editor and the editor respectively.

Janta Curfew day saw the Network record its all-time highest reach of 22 cr viewers.