Mint Media appointed sole partner of the channel in the Middle East and North Africa region
Dubai -MNC,The Indonesian Channel, Indonesia's first and most popular TV channel for international viewers, will now be available for viewership across the Middle East. Beamed on Telstar 10 Satellite (76.5 degree East), Frequency 4105 H, SR 3125, the channel is a special package that has been created for Middle East viewers comprising some of the best programs from MNC Group's three Indonesian leading TV stations (RCTI, TPI and Global TV), which delivers the latest in news and entertainment programs. The channel will be airing some of the most popular Indonesian dramas including Khanza, Sekar and Aqso dan Madina. Upcoming programmes include KDI, top rated music program Dahsyat, the popular news program Seputar Indonesia and latest news updates on current issues in Indonesia and around the world.
Mr. Sutanto Hartono, Director of MNC Group said, "The Middle East is a very important region for us. It is estimated that approximately 3.5 million Indonesians are residing in that region. MNC-The Indonesian Channel has been primarily launched to reach out to them. We have ensured them that we will bring the best entertainment which has been created by selecting the most popular programs from various MNC channel networks. Our drama "sinetron" is also very popular in Malaysia and Singapore. We are certain that the Indonesians and other Malay nationalities residing in the Gulf will enjoy watching their favorite programs."
Adding further on their association with Mint Media Mr. Hartono said, "We are very excited about our association with Mint Media. We are certain that together we shall be able to offer an appealing and suitable programs to our advertisers and viewers in that region."
Mint Media, as part of their partnership with MNC Group, shall be responsible for the sales and marketing activities for the channel in the Middle East and North Africa. Commenting on behalf of Mint Media, Mr Rammohan Paliyath, Director, said, "At Mint, our objective is to associate ourselves with media partners around the world who are recognized for offering quality content and a strong viewership. We found a perfect mix in MNC. We are certain that MNC will be a perfect platform for advertisers to reach out to the Indonesian community settled in the Gulf."
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About MNC Group
MNC is the largest and only integrated media company in Indonesia with operations encompassing content production, content distribution, nationwide free-to-air television networks, 24-hour program TV channels, newspaper, tabloid, radio networks, and online media. MNC has the largest content library in Indonesia, comprising more than 70,000 hours of entertainment and news content. ,These contents are being accumulated from in-house production, outsourcing, and the operations of our multi-media platforms.
About Mint Media
Head-quartered in Dubai, Mint Media takes care of the advertising, marketing and sales needs for international media in the Gulf region. With an experienced team of media and sales professionals, Mint media currently works as a local partner for a mix of print and electronic media.
For more information, please contact:
Rammohan Paliyath
Mint Media
Dubai
Tel: +971 50 7840537
Tasneem Raza
Watermelon PR
Dubai
Tel: 04-2833655
Press Release 2009
