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Media Televisi Indonesia Pt
Founded by : -, 1 January 2000
About the Company
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia was granted a broadcasting licence for Metro TV on October 25, 1999. It is a subsidiary of the Media Group, headed by Surya Paloh, the company's CEO/President, who was a wealth of experience in the local media industry and is the publisher of Indonesia's third largest national newspaper. Media Indonesia. From a start up work force of 280 employees the company now employs more than 1200 people, mostly in the newsroom and production areas.
On November 25. 2000. Metro TV went on air for the first time in a trial series of broadcasts to seven cities. At first it was aired for only twelve hours a day until April 1, 2001, when 24 hour broadcasting began.
Perhaps the greatest challenge for the company in the early stages was the need to build its infrastructure, facilities and team, all within the short time scale of nine months. Though this was hard work the experience gained was invaluable in forging a solid team of experienced professionals who had already been tested under challenging conditions.
The company has ushered in a new wave of lifestyle and quality alternative entertainment programming to compliment its dominance in the news sector of the industry. It has pioneered new perspectives and unique one-of-a-kind programs while improving the way information is presented. Sophisticated and stylish productions from Metro TV have breathed new life into the industry. Even the most discerning viewers have a viewing choice second to none.
Industry Type
According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, Media Televisi Indonesia Pt’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
- Sector: Communication Services
- Industry group: Media & Entertainment
- Industry: Media
- Sub-Industry: Broadcasting
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Company Address
Jalan Budi Utomo, 2F7V+7WH, Kadia, Mataiwoi, Kec. Kendari, Kota Kendari, Sulawesi Tenggara 93115, Indonesia
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