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Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand tops channel race in its region
NEW DELHI: Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand is the most preferred channel in its region and has been a resounding hit. According to TAM data, the channel is No. 1 in terms of viewership. The channel has acquired the No. 1 spot leaving behind channels like ETV UP and Buland News UPUT.
The channel has become the preferred channel in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, because of its informative content that caters viewers from all walks of life. Its programming mix has created a niche for itself, resulting in huge and loyal viewership. Source: TAM, Viewership data in (GTVT’000), CS 15+, Avg. 4 Weeks (Wk 31-Wk 34 ’13), Uttar Pradesh.
Going by its philosophy “Apna Pradesh, Apna Desh”, the channel strikes the right balance between National and Regional News, Current Affairs Programming with Feature Programming like Naari, Money Matters, and recently started Debate@8. In a nutshell, the channel’s objective is to inform viewers not only about their region, but also about other relevant information from across the country.
Speaking on the achievement, Zee News Regional Channels editor Vasindra Mishra said, “It’s due to the programming mix and content that we have been successful in educating and empowering our viewers, and this is the reason why most of the viewers in our genre patronise our channel. It has been our constant endeavour to innovate and create content tailor-made for the viewers’ needs and this is the cornerstone to the consistent success of the Channel. Hopefully we will continue to deliver content as per our viewers’ choice and they will continue to like us as always.”
Zee Media CEO Alok Agarwal said, “We have put in the best of our efforts by adapting our self to the regular feedbacks, Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand resonates well with the people of both the states and best exemplifies the new-found zeal, aspiration and resilience of the people of the two states. Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand believes is filling a void in the viewing experience of our viewers in these two states. The viewers have selected us over competition and this surely makes us feel special as well as more responsible to our duties.”
Zee Media, which beams Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand is the pioneer of News Channels in the country and has always been on the forefront of promoting regional programming. With over 100 million viewers, the largest news network in the country has always provided content to its viewers which is topical and of relevance to the viewer, keeping in mind the ever-dynamic taste of the viewers.
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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.
