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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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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.
