Times of India is an Indian English Language Daily Newspaper owned by The Times Group. Times of India is the third largest newspaper in India and the largest English newspaper in India by circulation.

The Times of India, Bengaluru is the Bangalore edition of Times of India. It is the largest English newspaper in Bengaluru by circulation according to Indian Readership Survey 2017. 

Please refer to the top summary for circulation  and reach figure. Reach for Times of India Bangalore edition is updated. 

Various sections in Times of India Bangalore are as follows:

      City News Section (Mostly starts from page 2 and covers 3-4 pages)

      National News Section (Starts after city section  and covers 3-4 pages)

       Interact Section ( It contains single column classified ads only and sometimes this section appears  in Bangalore Times page also)

      Get Noticed Section (It contains double column classified ads)

      Education Section (2-3 pages section appears every Monday and if the content is very huge then appears as a separate supplement)

      Job Section (1-2 pages section appears every Wednesday,Friday and if the content is very huge then appears as a separate supplement)

       Editorial Section ( This is only a single page section)

       Trends Section (One-page section which  contains information related to Science and Health )

       Global News Section ( It's  one-page news section)

        Business Section ( One page contains business news and another page contains information related to finance)

       Sports Section (2-3 Pages news on sports)

Advertising in Times of India Bangalore would help brands in reaching out to their target customers and build trust. The advantages of advertising in Times of India Bangalore are:

• Times of India Bangalore is the most read newspaper in Bangalore. Ads placed in TOI Bangalore would reach to maximum newspaper readers.
• Times of India Bangalore covers news and articles on a number of topics and genres hence by placing ads in Times of India Bangalore, advertisers can reach out to audience having various interests.
• Apart from news and current affairs, Times of India Bangalore also has a number of supplements on topics like city and its people, housing and real estate, education, career, religion and spirituality and lifestyle. Advertisers looking to engage audience interested in a particular genre can place ads in appropriate supplements to target a specific group.
• Times of India is one of the most trusted newspaper brand in India. Advertising in Times of India Bangalore will help advertisers build trust with their audience.

Following are the Advertisement types accepted by Times of India Bangalore:

• Variable Ad Size charged on per square area: Advertiser can select the ad size. However, there are minimum size requirements- 240 sq cm in case of front page and 20 sq cm in case of all other pages.
• Fixed Ad Size: These are premium options of placing ads in Times of India Bangalore Newspaper. Following three types of fixed size ads are available:
  • Full Page
  • Half Page
  • Quarter Page
• Jacket: This is a premium Full Page Ad option that appears before the front page. It is not a part of the newspaper. Following are the variants of Jacket Full Size Ad:
  • Both Side Jacket: Both the sides of the jacket page (before the front page) are printed.
  • One Side Jacket: Only one side of the jacket page is printed.
• Jacket Ad can also be classified by the Ad booking type:
  • Guaranteed Jacket: It is a guaranteed first page ad and there is no other ad in the jacket section.
  • Hybrid Jacket: This type of jacket ad option includes one page ad belonging to one brand and the other page carrying other brand’s ad.
  • Floating Jacket: Floating jacket gets the least priority out of all jackets and it's final position is confirmed just one day before the ad release. It can get any position
• Skybus: Skybus appears as a fixed size horizontal ad on top most part of the first page.
• Pointer: Pointer ads are very small sized ads that appear on the front page.
• Vertical Front Flap: Vertical front flap is an innovative ad option which comes before the front page.

Times of India Bangalore Advertisement Rate varies based on many factors like Ad Size, Ad Placement, Demand, Season etc. You can refer to the “Media Options & Pricing” tab for The Times of India Bangalore Rate Card. The Times of India Bangalore Ad Rates mentioned are the discounted Times of India Bangalore Ad rates exclusively offered by The Media Ant. There are no extra charges levied except the GST which is 5% for newspaper advertising.

Times of India Bangalore Front Page Advertisement Rate: This is one of the most popular choices for ad placement. Ads on the front page attract more attention hence cost higher than other placement options.

Times of India Bangalore Jacket Advertisement Rate: Jacket is another premium and popular option for ad placements. It appears before the front page hence costs higher. Also, since brands cannot place full page advertisement on the first page, jacket is the only option for a full front page ad.

Times of India Bangalore Pointer Advertisement Rate:  Pointer Ads are the smallest possible ads on the front page and also cost significantly less than other advertising options on the front page.

Times of India Bangalore Skybus Advertisement Rate:  Skybus ads are the first ads to come to notice on a newspaper hence, skybus ads cost higher than other ads of the same size.

Times of India Bangalore Vertical Flap Advertisement Rate: Vertical Flap Ad is another premium option for advertisers who want their ad to stand out. Ad rates for vertical flap ad are usually lesser than that of a half page front page ad.  

The Times Of India, Bengaluru has carried advertisements of various brands covering almost all categories. Some of the brands who have advertised earlier are shown below. 

Organisations in the E-Commerce, Consumer Durables, Real estate, Electronics and FMCG sectors majorly advertise in the Times Of India,Bengaluru. This is mainly due to the readership profile of the newspaper and the reach Times of India has across Bengaluru.

Times of India Bangalore Advertising Agencies would be the point of contact between the advertisers and the Times of India Bangalore Newspaper. Most of them would charge a commission on the ads they place for the brands. Still, opting for an advertising agency specialising in Times of India Bangalore Advertising makes a good choice for the following reasons:

• On the basis of large volumes of business that media agencies do, they can offer a discounted price to their clients. This price can be lesser than the card rate that Times of India Bangalore directly charges its customers.
• For first time advertisers, taking care of small details involved in Times of India Bangalore Advertising can be tasking. A media agency can not only hand hold the advertiser but also execute the entire marketing campaign for you.

The Media Ant is one of the leading Times of India Bangalore Advertising Agencies. The Media Ant offers an online platform free of cost to check and compare Times of India Bangalore Ad Rates and other leading newspapers. On the basis of years of partnership with the publishers, The Media Ant offers the best TOI Bangalore Ad Rates. The Media Ant offers 100 % transparency in ad booking process and also ensures a hassle-free execution. You can book your campaigns either online or contact us. For Times of India Ad contact number or for more information on Times of India Bangalore Newspaper Advertising Options & Ad Rates at Help@TheMediaAnt.com.

Step 1 : Selection of variables

Step 2: Email the selected variables to help@TheMediaAnt.com.

Step 3: We will check the ad space availability and prevailing discount at the time of booking.

Step 4: Upon confirmation of availability from our end, you need to submit the artwork and make the payment.

In case you need any help with planning or the execution steps,please write to help@TheMediaAnt.com.

• PDF format should be PDF/X1a
• All images/graphics should be in High Resolution
• All images/graphics must be saved in CMYK color space
• Reverse text size should be 12 points or greater
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Post release of your ad in The Times of India, Bengaluru, TheMediaAnt would deliver:

1. A soft copy of the ad will be shared via email within 2 working days from the date of ad release. 

2. A hard copy of the newspaper will be delivered within 3 weeks, to the address shared during booking.

In addition to the Times Of India advertising, one can explore more similar options and they are provided below.
1. The Hindu, Bengaluru

2. Deccan Herald, Bengaluru

To view other supplements of The Times Of India,Bengaluru, kindly click on the links below. 

Bangalore Times- Covers lifestyle, entertainment and fashion news.

Times ascent- Covers job and career related news.

Times property- Covers news relating to property and housing.

Speaking Tree- Consists of articles on spirituality and divinity. 

Times Life- Consists of articles on lifestyle and wellness.

Times Education- Caters to needs of the student population regarding education and career options.

Click here to view advertising options on the Times of India website. 

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