Janardan Pandey is the Resident Editor – Digital at PK Digital (Prabhat Khabar), where he plays a central role in shaping the company’s digital transformation. With over 14 years of experience in digital journalism, Janardan has been at the forefront of innovation in India’s media landscape.

Throughout his career, he has led critical initiatives that bridged the gap between legacy media and the digital-first future. At Amar Ujala, he was instrumental in steering print-to-digital convergence. At News18, he contributed to integrating digital strategy with local TV networks. At Dainik Bhaskar, he pioneered mobile app journalism, setting new benchmarks in content delivery.

A keen observer and active contributor to the evolution of digital news, Janardan has championed the shift from chasing referral traffic to building loyal, direct audiences. His leadership has earned him a place in Exchange4Media’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list.

At Prabhat Khabar, he is currently leading the company’s Digital Editorial, driving a remarkable 4x growth.