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The Q unveils first brand campaign ‘Sabse Alag, Sabke Liye’
Mumbai: Hindi General Entertainment channel The Q has launched its maiden brand campaign titled ‘Sabse Alag, Sabke Liye.’ The integrated marketing push is aimed at deepening awareness, increasing reach, and driving inclusivity for the channel while strengthening its ‘Zara Hatke’ proposition as it embarks on to the next phase of growth.
Actor Ravi Dubey has been roped in as the face of the campaign to leverage his popularity among existing and new viewers, especially in the hinterland.
The campaign comprises two brand films conceptualised and executed by Mumbai-based integrated communications agency Blitzkrieg. Currently on air on The Q, the ad films will be extensively promoted beyond the network as well. The films are complemented by a catchy brand song that will be promoted strongly in key markets through radio and music apps.
Besides the on-air promotion, the campaign will be amplified on digital, social media, print, and radio. In addition to targeting consumers, it will also address stakeholders and advertisers by showcasing the channel’s promise, strength and wide variety of offerings. said the channel in a statement.
In a bid to keep viewers engaged following the brand campaign launch, The Q will run a ‘Watch & Win’ contest titled ‘The Q Dekho Sona Jeeto.’ Specifically timed around year-end, the contest will be integrated into the channel’s prime time to give the viewers an opportunity to win gold, daily.
“2021 has been exciting and rewarding for us at The Q. We have not simply brought the best of digital on to television, but have also given digital talent an opportunity to be on television,” said The Q CEO Simran Hoon. “We have partnered with platform and creators to offer content that keeps our viewers engaged and entertained while building a robust library of content cutting across genres. Our storytelling style has created a distinct position for us in the industry and this helps us win over not just new viewers but also advertisers. Our latest campaign ‘Sabse Alag, Sabke Liye’ reinforces our commitment to our viewers to provide differentiated content while we embark on our next phase of growth in a ‘Hatke’ style.”
“’Sabse Alag, Sabke Liye’ is well integrated and is sure to strike a chord with viewers. It is an ode to our existing viewers, thanking them for their constant support and a warm welcome to new viewers encouraging them to be a part of our growing family,” stated The Q COO Krishna Menon. “Ravi Dubey’s popularity is equally commendable in rural and urban markets and by leveraging it we are certain of attracting a new set of viewers to The Q. Our Watch and Win contest are also designed to drive engagement while offering viewers a chance to win gold.”
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
