Posted 12/19/2023, 1:28:23 AM
Namaste Telangana Lays Off Journalists After Ads Dry Up With BRS Election Loss
- Namaste Telangana, run by BRS family, laid off many journalists just 2 weeks after BRS lost state elections
- Namaste Telangana earned substantial money from state government ads under BRS rule
- Income from government ads grew 387.4% in 2017-18 compared to previous year
- With BRS losing power, Namaste Telangana is now cutting costs via layoffs
- Print media relies heavily on favorable government ads for survival, without it their future remains uncertain