BARC Ratings: CNN-News18 stays ahead of competition on Counting Day

CNN-News18 outperformed its competitors, with Republic TV securing the second position at 25.4 percent market share, closely trailed by Times Now with 23.6 percent. India Today TV followed suit with a market share of 12.9 percent.

By  Storyboard18Dec 14, 2023 8:10 PM
BARC Ratings: CNN-News18 stays ahead of competition on Counting Day
The resounding success of CNN-News18 on Counting Day can be attributed to its special election programming, delivering the quickest and most accurate results, coupled with top-tier anchors like Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, and Rahul Shivshankar.

As per the latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNN-News18 has reaffirmed its stronghold in the English News segment, securing a remarkable 30.6 percent market share on the Counting Day of assembly elections held across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana on December 3, 2023.

Positioning itself as the number one choice of viewers for comprehensive Counting Day coverage, CNN-News18 outperformed its competitors, with Republic TV securing the second position at 25.4 percent market share, closely trailed by Times Now with 23.6 percent. India Today TV followed suit with a market share of 12.9 percent.

The resounding success of CNN-News18 on Counting Day can be attributed to its special election programming, delivering the quickest and most accurate results, coupled with top-tier anchors like Zakka Jacob, Anand Narasimhan, and Rahul Shivshankar. The channel's extensive network of reporters across all four states, ensured fastest, comprehensive coverage. CNN-News18's presentation with engaging graphics and insightful explainers, simplified complex trends and data, making it easily comprehensible for the audience.

CNN-News18 is poised to further solidify its position as the unrivalled leader in viewership and comprehensive coverage. With an unparalleled line-up of Prime Time shows and top-notch anchors, the News18 Network delivers programs that offer unique perspectives backed by authentic and comprehensible news. The network's expansive regional portfolio stands as the country's largest, commanding leadership across diverse regions in India.

First Published on Dec 14, 2023 6:21 PM

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