News Broadcasting
Network18 logs out the competition with digital dominance drive
MUMBAI: Clicks, clout, and Comscore cred Network18 is spelling it all out in black and white. The media group has taken its digital victory lap to print with a bold ad campaign in The Indian Express and Business Standard, calling time on Times Internet’s top spot.
Armed with March 2025 data from Comscore, the ads proclaim a sweeping lead: Network18 clocked 315 million unique digital visitors 55 per cent more than Times Internet’s 202 million. And on social media, the gap turns into a chasm, with 212 million unique users tuning in to Network18 content nearly six times more than Times Internet’s 34 million.
The bragfest doesn’t stop there. News18.com, the group’s flagship news platform, also takes centre stage, claiming 251 million unique visitors 38 per cent more than The Times of India, which drew 182 million. That’s a lot of extra eyeballs for what’s often seen as the underdog in the English news race.
Meanwhile, in the world of bulls, bears, and breaking business scoops, Moneycontrol has emerged as the Street’s top tip. With 39.33 million unique visitors across desktop and mobile, it’s outpacing The Economic Times (34.14 million) by 15 per cent. The message? If you’re looking for your next market move, Moneycontrol might already be a few steps ahead.
With the campaign splashed across major dailies, Network18 seems to be saying: the scoreboard’s up, and the numbers don’t lie.
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.
