Network18’s Avinash Kaul is jury member of e4m Revenue Leaders 40under40 Awards

Avinash Kaul, the Chief Executive Officer of Network18 (Broadcast) and Managing Director of A+E Networks I TV18, has joined the esteemed jury panel of e4m Revenue Leaders 40under40 Awards. The inaugural edition of the much-anticipated awards will be held in February 2025. The awards celebrate leadership, and outstanding achievements in the media and marketing industry by honouring 40 accomplished professionals under the age of 40, who have driven revenue growth and innovation in their organisations.

Avinash Kaul is a known figure in the media world. He recently completed 10 years with Network18 Media & Investments Limited. Of the 25 years of experience in the industry, he has held leadership roles in the last 13 years. Avinash manages the largest news network in India, overseeing 20 news channels in 16 languages, reaching over 700 million viewers annually, including notable brands like CNN News18, CNBC TV18, News18 India, History TV18, and Forbes India.

Before Network18, Kaul served as the CEO of Times Television Network, where he managed prominent channels such as Times Now, ET Now, and Zoom.

Kaul is also associated with several industry bodies. He has served as the Board Member at Media Research Users Council (MRUC), overseeing the Indian Readership Survey, a critical tool for print advertising metrics in India. At Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), he has been an active member of the Extended Technical Committee, contributing to the enhancement of the TV ratings system in India. Kaul is a man-com member at The Advertising Club, actively participating in industry-wide initiatives and discussions.

Kaul’s expertise lies in Revenue & Media Management with a strong focus on strategic growth and market expansion. He is experienced in leveraging digital platforms to complement traditional media, enhancing overall audience engagement and reach. He is also skilled in interpreting audience data to inform content strategies and improve viewership ratings.

The jury chair of the inaugural edition of e4m Revenue Leaders 40under40 Awards will be Prasanth Kumar, CEO - South Asia, GroupM and Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BW BusinessWorld & Founder, exchange4media.