10TV

Telugu news channel the Telugu news channel other pages with same or similar name 10 TV (disambiguation) September 2015 May 2026 10TV 10TV (Telugu) 10tv_telugu.jpg 150px 16 March 2013 4:3/16:9 576i, SDTV 1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to 720p locally in some markets) 10TV Spoorthi Communications Pvt. Ltd. India Telugu Hyderabad, India https://10tv.in/ 10TV.in 10TV is an Indian Telugu-language 24-hour news channel focused on the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was launched on 16 March 20132013-03-16 Telugu news channel '10TV' launched en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/telugu-news-channel-10tv-launched/article4516687.ece 2022-11-04 0971-751X with the backing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM).Desai Mira K. https://books.google.com/books?id=Fr5FEAAAQBAJ&dq=10tv+telugu&pg=PT88 Regional Language Television in India: Profiles and Perspectives 2021-11-21 Taylor & Francis 978-1-000-47008-6 en The channel was funded through crowdfunding from various affiliated associations and unions of CPM.2012-12-15 New TV news channel launched en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/new-tv-news-channel-launched/article4203024.ece 2022-11-05 0971-751X It was marketed as an independent channel with a co-operative type ownership, free from the influences of big businesses. In 2018, there was a change in the ownership of the channel. It was reportedly bought by business houses close to some politicians. History The holding company of 10TV, Spoorthi Communications Private Limited, was incorporated in May 2012.Spoorthi Communications Private Limited - Company Details https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/spoorthi-communications-private-limited/U64204TG2012PTC081122 2022-11-05 The Company Check en-INSpoorthi Communications Private Limited - Company Profile https://www.tofler.in/spoorthi-communications-private-limited/company/U64204TG2012PTC081122 2022-11-05 Tofler By December 2012, it had decided to extend its reach to six districts of Orissa and five districts of Karnataka which also have a substantial Telugu population besides its primary market, Andhra Pradesh. 10TV earmarked close to 4 crore for marketing in the launch phase. It planned to put up 300 hoardings across Andhra Pradesh and a few in Orissa and Karnataka. Tie ups with five radio channels were also planned to increase awareness about the channel before its launch. It was noted that the name 10TV was chosen strategically, for it to be the first channel to appear in the Telugu news genre in an alphabetical order of channel placement. Kiran Kumar Reddy, then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh unveiled the logo of the channel on 14 December 2012. At the logo launch event, the managing director of the channel, K. Venugopal described it as a co-operative venture of 1.65 lakh people, with each person contributing 2,0004000. The tagline of the channel is 'News is People'.12 December 2012 CPM's 10TV flush with funds! https://apnewslive.com/cpms-10tv-flush-with-funds/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130807012859/http://apnewslive.com/cpms-10tv-flush-with-funds/ 7 August 2013 2022-11-05 AP News Live en-GB 10TV was launched on 16 March 2013 in Hyderabad. It was reported that 3060 crore was invested into the channel, with an operational breakeven target of two to three years.Raju Prudhvi 22 March 2013 This new Telugu channel is for people, by people http://postnoon.com/2013/03/22/this-new-telugu-channel-is-for-people-by-people/115489 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130825021713/http://postnoon.com/2013/03/22/this-new-telugu-channel-is-for-people-by-people/115489# 25 August 2013 24 March 2013 Postnoon dmy-allJayaram P. S. 16 December 2012 People's channel out to make a difference https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/peoples-channel-out-to-make-a-difference 2022-11-04 Khaleej Times en 10TV was marketed as an independent channel with a co-operative type ownership free from the influences of big businesses. K. Nageswar, a journalism professor and an independent member of the state Legislative Council known for his Marxist views, was the first chairman of the channel. Arun Sagar was its initial CEO.20 December 2012 Upcoming Telugu news channel 10TV to extend reach to Orissa, Karnataka https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/36309_upcoming-telugu-news-channels-10tv-to-extend-reach-to-orissa-karnataka 2022-11-04 afaqs! The channel faced problems in managing recurring expenses for a 24-hour news channel. It also struggled to get enough advertising. In 2018, it changed hands and was bought by business houses close to some politicians. Ownership Spoorthi Communications Private Limited is the holding company of the channel.About Us https://10tv.in/about 2022-11-04 10TV.in te 10TV was started with the backing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM).Shaw Padmaja 13 April 2017 Who wants to own Telugu news channels? http://asu.thehoot.org/story_popup/who-wants-to-own-telugu-news-channels-10046 2022-11-04 The HootChatterjee Mohua U Sudhakar Reddy 24 August 2018 Tycoons with political links taking over news channels in Andhra, Telangana https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tycoons-with-political-links-taking-over-news-channels-in-andhra-telangana/articleshow/65523152.cms 2022-11-04 Times of India Prior to its launch, the channel was claimed to be an independent entity, outside the domain of CPM . It was funded through crowdfunding from various affiliated associations and unions of CPM.2015-02-25 All you wanted to know about who owns the South Indian news channels you watch https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/all-you-wanted-know-about-who-owns-south-indian-news-channels-you-watch-22639 2022-10-25 The News Minute en CPM leader Tammineni Veerabhadram organised the funding. As per reports, 1.652 lakh people invested in the channel, with each person contributing 5004,000. Teachers, and banking and insurance sector employees were said to be among the most enthusiastic investors. A few hundred daily labourers and Anganwadi workers were also among the shareholders. The shareholders had elected a board of directors which, in turn, appointed a news team. The management touted this as an alternate model to the ownership of media companies by big businesses. The shareholders can also be used as citizen journalists and as marketers for the channel. Reportedly, 3060 crore was invested into the channel before its launch. Change in ownership In August 2018, Times of India reported that there was a change in the ownership of the channel. While there were unverified reports of Jupally Rameswar Rao and Nimmagadda Prasad buying the channel, then CEO Gottipati Singa Rao denied those reports. Singa Rao claimed that he along with other investors acquired shares in the company and there were no politicians among the investors. Programming 10TV aired a programme titled 'Bakasura', where a presenter dressed in the Bakasura attire goes to places where land is being encroached by political leaders, and discusses the topic. References External links Official website Category:Telugu-language television channels Category:Television stations in Hyderabad, India