News Broadcasting
NDTV appoints the works Network as its Executive TV Advertising sales representavive for the Middle East
MUMBAI: New Delhi Television (NDTV), India’s leading News broadcaster, has appointed The Works Network as its exclusive television advertising sales representative for the Middle East feed of their English News channel NDTV 24×7 with effect from January 1st 2015.
NDTV 24×7, the flagship channel from the NDTV news network, is India’s most watched English News channel. Winner of numerous awards, including the Asian Television Award and Asian Viewers Television Awards for Best News Channel, NDTV 24×7 is available across all major platforms like OSN, E-Vision, Du and Q-tel to cater to the viewers in the Middle East Region.
Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Sood, Head- Affiliate Sales & Distribution, NDTV, said: “We are very pleased to announce our association and are looking forward to working with The Works Network to deliver great solutions for brands that want to reach the audience through our respected, industry-leading content.”
Sanjay Das, Chief Works Officer, The Works Network said: “We are excited to join forces with NDTV for their highly respected and watched English News channel NDTV 24×7 for the Middle East, home to millions of expatriates from India and South Asia. The dedicated feed will allow us to offer innovations, both on-air and online to clients, thereby enabling them to better target, reach and deliver their message to this diverse, rich and fast growing audience via the television set and also the second screen.”
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.
