News Broadcasting
Headlines Today claims to give NDTV 24×7 a run for its money
MUMBAI: Looks like the promotional ad campaign is beginning to pay off for TV Today Network’s English news channel – Headlines Today. An official release from the channel states that with just a two per cent difference between Headlines Today and NDTV 24×7, the channel is giving a tough fight to the leader.
As per the Tam data for Week 39 (week ending 25 September, CS 4+, six Metros), Headlines Today is poised to overtake its competition. With a channel share of 28.3 per cent, Headlines Today has registered a growth of 73.10 per cent while the channel share for NDTV 24×7 has dropped by 21.51 per cent to 30.4 per cent, informed the release.
Also, during prime time, both Headlines Today and NDTV 24×7 are at par with a channel share of 35 per cent. The time spent on Headlines Today has gone up to 13 minutes in comparison to NDTV 24×7’s 11 minutes, a growth of 62.50 per cent in comparison to the previous week.
The release also informed that in Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, Headlines Today has overtaken all competition to emerge as the No 1 English channel. The channel’s tagline of ‘News, Crisply Told’ seems to be working for the channel.
News Broadcasting
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
