New Delhi: TLC, India’s go to lifestyle destination from Discovery Communications India, has emerged on top in the lifestyle genre in the BARC ratings for Week 45. The other leading channels from Discovery Communications India – Discovery Channel and Animal Planet continue to be at 1st and 2nd spot in the infotainment category.**
TLC moved to 1st rank in the Lifestyle Genre by gaining (+30 %) share mainly due to time-spent growth in Maharashtra, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai market. There was also a significant reach growth in afternoon slots – 13:00:00 to 14:00:00 by 70% and 14:00:00 to 15:00:00 by 39%.* 4 shows from TLC – ‘Amsale Girls’, ‘Stefanies Style Diaries’, ‘Inside Hestons World’ and ‘Extreme Cake Makers’ are in Genre’s Top 10.*
Commenting on the development, ZulfiaWaris, Vice President – Digital & Premium Networks, Discovery Communications India, said, “I am delighted that TLC has emerged as a clear leader in the Lifestyle Genre. We have painstakingly worked towards ensuring that our programming reflects the ethos of today’s millennial audience. Our endeavor will be to extend the lead in the times to come.”
TLC was followed by Living Foodz at the second spot while Fox Life was placed 3rd according to BARC ratings.
*Source: BARC Ratings for Week 45; TG: Females 15-30, Sec ABC, All India 1 million+
** TG: M 15+ AB, All India Urban
