Rome, Italy – June 22, 2017 – iKO Media Group, a global end-to-end service provider for broadcasters and content owners, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with RTVi (Russian Television International), an established international Russian -language privately owned television network who’s primary audiences are the Russian-speaking communities of the US, Europe, Israel, CIS and the Middle East. This partnership will complement iKOMG’s boutique, tailored services model to further expand and strengthen its presence around the globe.
This new distribution agreement will allow RTVi to broadcast content to millions of viewers in Europe. iKOMG will be distributing content via their HOTBIRD satellite at 13° East. HOTBIRD family forms one of the largest broadcasting systems in Europe, delivering 1000 television channels to more than 135 million TV homes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Our aim is to be the leading boutique service provider offering digital and satellite services and content distribution to international clients allowing them to ‘stay on top’ in a continuously connected world. “Today, we are achieving this goal by providing dedicated and personalized services tailored to suit individual customer’s needs through diverse expertise, professionalism and extensive knowledge of the global broadcasting industry, and we are happy to welcome RTVi to the family”.
said Rami Goldberg, VP Sales EMEA
For us, this step is very important, it opens new opportunities for further promotion and growth of the RTVI popularity. RTVI is extremely well-known among Russian-speaking audiences in the US, Canada and Israel. Our audience in Europe, CIS, Baltic and Central Asia will now see new shows, information and analytical programs of RTVI in the highest quality possible.
said Evgeny Kirichuk, head of RTVI global sales and distribution.
RTVi (Russian Television International) is an international Russian-language privately owned television network.
Its primary audiences are the Russian-speaking communities of Israel, Germany and the US. The channel studios are based in New York City, Washington DC, Tel-Aviv, Berlin and Moscow. The channel launched on 1 January 1997 as NTV International, before rebranding as RTVi in 2002. RTVI is well recognized within its audience for its unbiased editorial policy and confrontations with Russian government. RTVi broadcasts by satellite and cable in Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, Asia and Australia. RTVi’s European feed is not available in Russia.
About iKOMG
iKO Media Group is a boutique end-to-end media service partner for broadcasters and content owners. iKOMG provides tailor-made solutions to a wide range of global and local networks. A full spectrum of services is available, including satellite broadcasting, automated, high-capacity playout management, Cloud services, EPG creation, disaster recovery solutions, channel monitoring feed, OTT platforms, fiber and IP delivery, and more.
iKOMG believes in being forward-thinking, agile and holistic. This approach allows iKOMG to deliver effective solutions customized to specific budgets and requirements without compromising on the quality of service. iKOMG is committed to operating its business to create value for all stakeholders. The company’s sustainability strategy focuses on social, environmental, and economic responsibility.
Press Contact – iKOMG
Rami Goldberg
[email protected]
+44 203 8072304
Press Contact – RTVi
Nikita Stepanov
[email protected]
www.rtv.com
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