New Delhi, 22 February 2016: iTV Network, the fastest and the youngest growing news network in India, has elevated VikasKhanna to the post of National Sales Head of India News, the national Hindi news channel of the network. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President at India News.

In his new role, Vikas will be responsible for driving the all India ad sales revenue of India News National. He will continue to report to VarunKohli, CEO, India News.
Commenting on the elevation, said, “We are delighted to elevate Vikas as the National Sales Head of India News. This elevation is in line with our commitment to growth. His skills and wide experience will surely help India News reach the next level of growth.”

VarunKohli, CEO, India News said, “Vikas has played an important role in India News sales and with his elevation as National Sales Head, India News, he will take on a wider role. His strong track record of delivering growth and his understanding of the industry will help us move forward on our path of continued success.”

“I am delighted and honoured to have been given the responsibility of driving the ad sales revenue of India News National. In this fiercely competitive market, I shall strive to further strengthen the various revenue streams of India News and achieve a robust growth in the coming year.” said VikasKhanna, National Sales Head, India News.
Prior to joining iTV Network, VikasKhanna worked with Network18, where he was responsible for the advertising sales of IBN 7 (North Region). He started his career with the India Today Group, where he spent nearly six years. He then moved to the Times of India and thereafter to NDTV Media in 2005, where he handled brands such as NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, and NDTV Profit.

About iTV Network

The iTV Network is India’s fastest growing news network. With two national news channels, four regional news channels, two newspapers and various digital assets, it has a reach of 91 million viewers and readers on a regular basis. “NewsX”, the National English News Channel of the network, has been a trendsetter in the English news genre with its crisp format, direct reportage, pointed debates, trending hashtags and an engaging mix of stories. In a short span of time, “India News”, the leading national Hindi News Channel of the network, has emerged as a leader in the most competitive genre, winning the trust of the Hindi news viewers. “India News UP &Uttarakhand”, “India News Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh”, “India News Rajasthan” and “India News Haryana” have further strengthened the channel’s dominance in these Hindi-speaking regions. The network’s English newspaper, The Sunday Guardian is the finest Sunday newspaper in India and is sought after by the country’s discerning readers for its engaging content and innovative format. The group also publishes AajSamaj, a popular Hindi newspaper that caters to the informed readers in the Delhi-National Capital Region and the state of Haryana. With its innovative approach, extensive research and unbiased outlook, it has managed to stand out in the cluttered landscape. The iTV Network is going through a phase of expansion and aims to emerge as the biggest independent news network in the country.