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Andhra Prabha entered into the space of broadcasting with an Indian television channel dedicated to news in English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/andhra-prabha-publication-to-launch-an-english-news-channel-78528.html|title=Andhra Prabha Publication to launch an English News Channel}}</ref> The channel's headquarters is situated in Hyderabad, India, with studios in Delhi and Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaaheadnews.com/about-india-ahead-news|title=About India Ahead News}}</ref> |
Andhra Prabha entered into the space of broadcasting with an Indian television channel dedicated to news in English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/andhra-prabha-publication-to-launch-an-english-news-channel-78528.html|title=Andhra Prabha Publication to launch an English News Channel}}</ref> The channel's headquarters is situated in Hyderabad, India, with studios in Delhi and Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaaheadnews.com/about-india-ahead-news|title=About India Ahead News}}</ref> |
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India Ahead was led by Chetan Sharma as Founding CEO and Editorial Director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/andhra-prabha-to-launch-english-news-channelindia-aheadin-july-90412.html|title=Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead}}</ref> In June 2020, Andhra Prabha Group’s MD Mootha Goutam announced senior management changes to the channel. While the founding CEO Chetan Sharma has moved on, the channel has made a series of senior appointments. Former CNN-News18 Sudeep Mukhia has joined India Ahead as Group President, News Room Operations & Editorial Strategies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/06/india-ahead-ceo-chetan-sharma-moves-on-sudeep-mukhia-to-lead-editorial/|title=India Ahead CEO Chetan Sharma moves on; Sudeep Mukhia to lead editorial}}</ref> Bhupendra Chaubey is the editor in chief, and Sudha Sadanand is the Editorial President. |
India Ahead was led by Chetan Sharma as Founding CEO and Editorial Director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/andhra-prabha-to-launch-english-news-channelindia-aheadin-july-90412.html|title=Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead}}</ref> In June 2020, Andhra Prabha Group’s MD Mootha Goutam announced senior management changes to the channel. While the founding CEO Chetan Sharma has moved on, the channel has made a series of senior appointments. Former CNN-News18 Sudeep Mukhia has joined India Ahead as Group President, News Room Operations & Editorial Strategies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/06/india-ahead-ceo-chetan-sharma-moves-on-sudeep-mukhia-to-lead-editorial/|title=India Ahead CEO Chetan Sharma moves on; Sudeep Mukhia to lead editorial}}</ref> Bhupendra Chaubey is the editor in chief, and Sudha Sadanand is the Editorial President.{{fact}} |
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The channel became the No. 1 channel in terms of average time spent by viewers during the Budget Week among all English News Channels in India.<ref>BARC, English News Genre, India Urban, TG-All 22+ M AB, WK5'19, TB-0600-2400</ref> Also, the channel is performing well in the Southern Indian States such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu<ref>Source: BARC, English News Genre, Chennai, TG- All 22+ M AB , WK 49'18, TB- 0600 - 2400</ref> and Karnataka. |
The channel became the No. 1 channel in terms of average time spent by viewers during the Budget Week among all English News Channels in India.<ref>BARC, English News Genre, India Urban, TG-All 22+ M AB, WK5'19, TB-0600-2400</ref> Also, the channel is performing well in the Southern Indian States such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu<ref>Source: BARC, English News Genre, Chennai, TG- All 22+ M AB , WK 49'18, TB- 0600 - 2400</ref> and Karnataka.{{fact}} |
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== Distribution == |
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India Ahead is available on all major D2H platforms and cable television operators<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cablequest.org/index.php/news/national-news/item/13400-english-news-channel-india-ahead-to-become-live-on-four-dth-platforms-soon|title=English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon|website=India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref> as a Free-to-Air channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|title=Free Channels|website=channel.trai.gov.in|access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref> Also, the channel is available through its mobile app on the Google Play store<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news.indiaaheadnews|title=India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play}}</ref> and iStore. The channel uses its social media platforms for distributing the news. |
India Ahead is available on all major D2H platforms and cable television operators<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cablequest.org/index.php/news/national-news/item/13400-english-news-channel-india-ahead-to-become-live-on-four-dth-platforms-soon|title=English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon|website=India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref> as a Free-to-Air channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|title=Free Channels|website=channel.trai.gov.in|access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref> Also, the channel is available through its mobile app on the Google Play store<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news.indiaaheadnews|title=India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play}}</ref> and iStore. The channel uses its social media platforms for distributing the news. |
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| Country | India |
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| Broadcast area | Nationally and Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 16:9 (576i, SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Andhra Prabha |
| History | |
| Launched | July 2018 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.indiaaheadnews.com |
India Ahead is a nationwide English news channel. It is owned by Andhra Prabha Media Group and was launched in June of 2018.[1] The channel features news, current affairs, entertainment, sports, and business programming showcasing both Indian and international perspectives. It is the first English news channel to be broadcast from South India.
History
Andhra Prabha entered into the space of broadcasting with an Indian television channel dedicated to news in English.[2] The channel's headquarters is situated in Hyderabad, India, with studios in Delhi and Hyderabad.[3]
India Ahead was led by Chetan Sharma as Founding CEO and Editorial Director.[4] In June 2020, Andhra Prabha Group’s MD Mootha Goutam announced senior management changes to the channel. While the founding CEO Chetan Sharma has moved on, the channel has made a series of senior appointments. Former CNN-News18 Sudeep Mukhia has joined India Ahead as Group President, News Room Operations & Editorial Strategies.[5] Bhupendra Chaubey is the editor in chief, and Sudha Sadanand is the Editorial President.[citation needed]
Ratings
The channel became the No. 1 channel in terms of average time spent by viewers during the Budget Week among all English News Channels in India.[6] Also, the channel is performing well in the Southern Indian States such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu[7] and Karnataka.[citation needed]
Distribution
India Ahead is available on all major D2H platforms and cable television operators[8] as a Free-to-Air channel.[9] Also, the channel is available through its mobile app on the Google Play store[10] and iStore. The channel uses its social media platforms for distributing the news.
See also
References
- ^ "Andhra Prabha's English news channel expected to launch in 15 days time on four DTH platforms".
- ^ "Andhra Prabha Publication to launch an English News Channel".
- ^ "About India Ahead News".
- ^ "Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead".
- ^ "India Ahead CEO Chetan Sharma moves on; Sudeep Mukhia to lead editorial".
- ^ BARC, English News Genre, India Urban, TG-All 22+ M AB, WK5'19, TB-0600-2400
- ^ Source: BARC, English News Genre, Chennai, TG- All 22+ M AB , WK 49'18, TB- 0600 - 2400
- ^ "English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon". India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "Free Channels". channel.trai.gov.in. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play".