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English GEC genre becomes top gainer in Chrome DM Week 36
MUMBAI: English GEC has become the top gainer in week 36 of Chrome Data Analytics and Media data. The genre grew by 8.93 per cent. In this genre, Comedy Central channel gained the highest OTS with 42.9 per cent in 6 metros markets.
OTS is the actual census-based percentage connectivity of a channel spread across 81 million homes, as reported by Chrome DM, across analogue cable, digital cable, and DTH.
This week, English Movies gained second position and grew by 5.19 per cent in 6 metros market. In this genre, MNX gained the highest OTS with 48.5 per cent. Infotainment genre stood third position gaining 4.31 per cent in all India 1 lakh+ market. History TV18 secured the highest OTS with 88 per cent.
Business News stood in fourth position in 6 metors market and grew by 1.95 per cent. CNBC Awaz channel gained the highest OTS with 84.9 per cent. Sport genre stood on the fifth position and grew by 2.55 per cent in all India 1 Lakh+ market. In this genre, DD Sports gained the highest OTS with 95.7 per cent.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
