CNN–News18 Ends 2022 on a High Note, Claims Leadership Across Segments

According to the BARC data, CNN–News18 has been the leader in English news genre for 36 consecutive weeks with an average of 34.5 % market share in India’s TG: 2+ segment (Mkt: India | TG 2+ | Period: AVG Wk 16- 51’22 | 8 channels considered)

CNN–News18 been far ahead of competition even in prime-time hours. As per the BARC data (Market Share% | Mkt: India | TG: 2+ | Mon-Fri (1800-2400 hrs) Wk 48-51'22 | 6 Channels considered), CNN-News18 garnered a massive 32.1%.

The channel has consistently outperformed Times Now and Republic TV in the English news-space throughout the year (Mkt: India | TG 2+ | Period: AVG Wk 16- 51’22 | 8 channels considered). BARC had resumed ratings for the English news genre on 5^th March starting week 10.

According to BARC data, the market share (Mkt: India | TG 2+ | Period: AVG Wk 16- 51’22 | 8 channels considered) of Republic TV, Times Now, and India Today Television stood at 27.7%, 24.0%, and 6.6%, respectively.

To ensure that the content and presentation of CNN-News18 remain unique and far ahead of its competition, the network has invested heavily in its editorial resources and on ground presence, along with technology.

Commenting on CNN-News18’s achievement, Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN- News18 said, “Our strategy to broad-base our programming and cater to all geographies of the country has redefined how news is done and the ratings substantiate it. Our focus has always been on capturing all aspects of biggest news stories of the day and conducting insightful debates that cover opinions from all stakeholders. We are grateful to our esteemed viewers that have put faith in our brand of no-shouting, non-preachy journalism.”

Additionally, the digital platforms of CNN-News18 are receiving a strong user traction too. CNN-News18’s YouTube channel garnered the highest views in the month on December, as compared to the competition.