Hyderabad Digital Media Services
Who we are
Hyderabad Digital Media Services (HDMS) is a multi‑platform digital media and communications network headquartered in Hyderabad, operating five specialised news websites with corresponding social media ecosystems. Built on three decades of professional journalism and political communication experience, HDMS delivers credible digital news, high‑volume content production, and strategic visibility across Telangana.
Launched in January 2025, HDMS flagship platforms have achieved rapid organic growth, crossing two lakh active website users within their first year and generating millions of social media views. The network combines editorial credibility with digital‑first execution, making it one of the fastest‑emerging regional media platforms in Telangana.
Leadership & editorial credibility
HDMS is led by Shaik Ahmed Ali, a senior journalist and political communication strategist with over 30 years of experience across print, television, and digital media. His professional journey spans organisations such as The Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, Star News, Network‑18 (CNN‑IBN, CNBC Awaaz, IBN‑7), Urdu TV, and Indian News Network (INN).
This background ensures that HDMS functions with: – strong editorial discipline – political and governance insight – multilingual proficiency (English & Urdu) – high‑speed, high‑accuracy news production
For advertisers, this translates into trusted environments rather than transient content hubs.
The HDMS digital ecosystem
HDMS operates five independent yet interconnected digital news platforms, each with its own editorial positioning and dedicated social channels.
The HDMS digital ecosystem
HDMS operates five independent yet interconnected digital news platforms, each with its own editorial positioning and dedicated social channels.
Our platforms
Hyderabad NewsHunt
Charminar News
Newsage
Telangana Express
The Telangana Post
Each platform operates on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Total digital channels: 5 websites × 5 platforms = 25 channels
Flagship platforms – audience & performance
HyderabadNewsHunt.com (English)
Launch: January 26, 2025
Website performance (Jan–Dec 2025): – Active users: 108,000 – New users: 106,000 – Traffic dominated by organic social and direct visits – Strong repeat readership during political and governance developments
Content strength: – Telangana politics and governance – Civic issues and public response stories – Welfare schemes and policy impact
Individual stories crossed one lakh views, while key sections consistently generated tens of thousands of page views.
Ideal advertiser categories: – Real estate and infrastructure – Healthcare and education – Government outreach and policy campaigns – Corporate and institutional branding
Hyderabad NewsHunt
CharminarNews.in (Urdu)
Launch: January 26, 2025
Website performance (Jan–Dec 2025): – Active users: 113,000 – New users: 164,000 – Strong organic social sharing and loyal direct readership
Content strength: – Telangana and Old City developments – Minority welfare and governance – National and international affairs – Crime and civic reporting
Multiple sections recorded 40,000 to over 2 lakh views, indicating deep engagement.
Ideal advertiser categories: – Retail, jewellery, clothing and food brands – Old City and heritage businesses – Educational institutions and community services – Political and social outreach
Charminar News
Social media reach & engagement
HDMS platforms are designed for continuous social amplification, ensuring that advertising messages are repeatedly encountered across user journeys.
Network‑wide highlights
Instagram – Total posts: 2,562 – Total views: 5.3+ million – HyderabadNewsHunt alone: 5.1 million views
Facebook – Combined views: 8+ lakh
X (Twitter) – Individual posts with hundreds of thousands of impressions – Engagement rates ranging from 3% to 5.6% – High replies, reposts, bookmarks and profile visits
These figures reflect discussion‑driven engagement rather than passive scrolling.
Video & YouTube ecosystem
HDMS is steadily expanding its video footprint.
YouTube network performance: – Total videos: 550 – Total views: 223,663 – Total watch time: 403+ hours – Subscribers: 153 (early‑stage, growing)
Video content includes short news clips, explainers, issue‑based reels, and event coverage, opening opportunities for pre‑roll, sponsored videos and branded explainers.
High‑volume production capacity
HDMS is built for scale without compromising editorial control.
Daily output across the network: – 200+ news stories – 400+ social media posts – 50+ videos
Key strengths: – Multilingual content (English & Urdu) – Real‑time political and civic updates – Dedicated editorial identity for each platform – Independent editorial control
This ensures sustained brand visibility rather than short‑term exposure.
Advertising & partnership advantages
Why brands choose HDMS: – Rapid organic growth in under one year – Deep Telangana and Hyderabad penetration – Access to both English and Urdu audiences – Strong engagement metrics, not inflated impressions – Cost‑effective alternatives to legacy media – Multi‑platform visibility through one network
HDMS enables advertisers to build recall, credibility and influence simultaneously.
Beyond advertising – HDMS services
HDMS also functions as a full‑spectrum political media and digital communications agency.
Core services: – Political communication & press management – Content development and constituency reports – Digital strategy and engagement planning – Video production and storytelling – Branding, creatives and campaign material – End‑to‑end media management
This dual capability allows advertisers and institutions to align messaging contextually with news and public discourse.
Newer platforms – transparency note
NewsAge.in, TelanganaExpress.in and TheTelanganaPost.in were launched on August 15, 2025. As these platforms are still in the audience‑building phase, their website analytics have been excluded from this brochure for transparency. Early social and video traction, however, indicates strong scalability.
Hyderabad Digital Media Services at a glance
- 5 specialised news websites
- 20 active digital channels
- 2+ lakh active website users
- 5.3+ million Instagram views
- 8+ lakh Facebook views
- 550+ videos produced
- Telangana‑focused, multilingual, high‑engagement network
Hyderabad Digital Media Services represents a new‑generation digital media network combining journalistic credibility, political insight and digital scalability. For advertisers, HDMS offers early partnership with platforms that are growing fast, rooted locally, and trusted by their audiences.