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Success Knocks on Channel7’s Door Once Again
– Once more breaks through as the No. 1 news channel, twice last week
New Delhi, October 31, 2005: Channel7, India’s fastest growing news channel from the Jagran Group, once again staked its claim as a quality and long term player in the cluttered news broadcast business. Despite being just 7 months old, Channel7 once more surged ahead of all the established competitors on two occasions last week. Having achieved the same milestone earlier during its elaborate coverage of the Ganesh Visarjan, Channel7 last week became the No. 1 News Channel during its morning special coverage of legendary actor, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday on Tuesday 11th Oct and again during its unique prime-time coverage of a family crisis on Thursday 13th Oct.
On the occasion of Mr. Amitabh Bachhan’s birthday, Channel7 extended the time of its popular show ‘Good Morning7’ to feature Sudesh Bhosle – a reknown voice artist & singer, best known for his mimicry of Big B, celebrating Mr. Bachchan’s birthday with fanfare along with him and members of the public from Mumbai to Kolkota.
Channel7’s efforts in bringing to its viewer’s programmes & specials related to the common-man & social issues have been well received. The story of an estranged couple from Ahmedabad & Mumbai brought to forefront the bitter truth about the rising domestic problems, faced similarly by innumerable couples across the nation. The channel’s unique coverage resulted in a quantum leap in viewership in prime-time.
Commenting on the mini-milestones of success Siddhartha Gupta, Director, Channel 7 said, “In a time, when the market has become more cut-throat and competitive than ever before, for a new entrant like us, it is critical for our future that we continually grow. Thankfully, not only have our viewers helped us grow continuously but also given us various peaks, in which Channel7 stands handsomely amongst its competitors. Considering how truly crowded this market is, such performance is truly praiseworthy. We have been continually attempting to innovative and differentiate ourselves, while providing compelling coverage to our viewers, without falling into the lure of sensationalism or sting operations. Consistency is now the key for us and that we recognize, takes time. Bottom line is that we are delivering numbers as well as peaks, and that surely will make our advertisers happy.”
About Channel7
Channel7 is India’s fastest growing News Channel. It is a venture of Jagran TV Pvt Ltd., which is supported by the Jagran Group, best known for the No. 1 Hindi daily Dainik Jagran. The promoters of the Channel include Mahendra Mohan Gupta, Managing Editor and Managing Director JPPL and Chairman Jagran TV; Sanjay Gupta, Editor and Director JPPL; Shailesh Gupta, Director Marketing JPPL
Parul Bhasin
PR PUNDIT (A Brand Partner of PORTER NOVELLI)
P 2 Haus Khas, New Delhi 110 016
Tel: 011-26560415, 26513075; Fax: 011-26961835
E-mail : parul.b@prpundit.com
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Parul Bhasin
PR PUNDIT (A Brand Partner of PORTER NOVELLI)
P 2 Haus Khas, New Delhi 110 016
Tel: 011-26560415, 26513075; Fax: 011-26961835
E-mail : parul.b@prpundit.com
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Pocket FM partners with Indian Open Pickleball 2026
Audio platform joins forces with major tournament to engage young fans.
MUMBAI: Pocket FM just served up a perfect partnership because when audio storytelling meets pickleball’s fast-paced rallies, even the sidelines start listening. Pocket FM, the world’s largest audio series platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Indian Open 2026, one of India’s biggest pickleball tournaments organised by Global Sports in Hyderabad in association with Pickl’Out and Crosscourts Sports Club.
The collaboration brings Pocket FM’s immersive storytelling to one of the fastest-growing emerging sports in India. Pickleball, known for its accessibility, energy and strong community appeal, is rapidly attracting younger, digitally savvy audiences making it an ideal platform for Pocket FM to deepen its cultural relevance.
Under the partnership, Pocket FM will enjoy extensive on-ground and digital visibility throughout the tournament, which begins on 1 April 2026. This includes centre court branding, venue-wide presence, presenting rights for select matches, player lounge branding, team jersey integration, and strong integration across live streaming and social media.
Pocket FM, SVP and global head for brand marketing and partnerships Vineet Singh said, “Pickleball is building a strong connection with young and engaged audiences in India. This partnership allows us to connect with people in a meaningful way through strong on-ground presence and digital visibility.”
Global Sports and Indian Open 2026, founder Hemal Jain added, “Partnering with Pocket FM adds an exciting new dimension to the experience. As a brand that has built deep resonance with young audiences, Pocket FM is a strong fit for the energy and ambition of this tournament.”
The move reflects Pocket FM’s continued strategy of aligning with emerging passion points and building deeper engagement with communities driven by competition and shared experiences.
In a country where sports and stories often collide, Pocket FM isn’t just sponsoring a tournament, it’s turning every rally into a narrative, proving that the best audio moments sometimes happen when the paddle meets the ball.
