News Broadcasting
SVG Media Moves Ahead of Yahoo to Become the 4th Largest Reach Vehicle in India
NEW DELHI: SVG Media touched a new milestone by becoming the 4th largest reach vehicle in India, ahead of Yahoo, with its current expanded reach of 40.9 million unique visitors*. As per the latest comScore numbers*, SVG Media (including all entities: Tyroo, PrecisionMatch, DGM India and Platformplay) is the 3rd largest display ad-network in India after Google and Tribal Fusion, reaching out to 48% of the Internet audience over a 3 monthly average.
In addition to this, SVG Media is the largest Indian ad-network with the fastest rate of growth in terms of audience reach. As per comScore, the Total Unique Visitors (000) to SVG Media increased by 42% since July 2012 higher than that of any other network in India.
SVG Media has a significantly higher reach than that of other Indian ad-networks and all Indian portals for July 2013. The average daily visitors and total page views for SVG Media stand at 5.2M and 1,282MM respectively.
comScore is the industry benchmark for measuring display ad-ecosystem and it does not track text links, e-mailers and other similar inventories which constitute a significant proportion of SVG Media’s portfolio apart from display.
SVG Media’s audience break-up includes 60% male and 40% female audiences on the internet. The 60:40 male to female ratio is in line with the overall internet user average. About 76% of SVG Media’s audience reach comes from the age bracket of 15 – 34yrs, giving an advertiser the opportunity to target a wider set of audience and to choose the most appropriate mix of internet audience basis their objectives.
comScore Media Metrix monitors only the online activities of individuals within a universe, these can be defined as audience 15 years and above who have accessed the internet from either a home or a work computer in the past 30 days. comScore does not monitor internet usage activities that are undertaken from an internet café or other public/shared computers.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
