iKO Media Group Signs Distribution Agreement with the Major Public Broadcaster of Kazakhstan - Khabar Agency JSC

Rome, September 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — 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 Khabar Agency JSC. iKOMG will be offering Khabar Agency JSC global distribution services for Kazakh TV international TV channel as well as wide range support of channel’s initiatives.

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“Kazakh TV is an important strategic customer for iKO and we have pulled all our commercial and technical resources in order to come up with a tailored and highly effective solution to meet their specific needs. Our ability to create dedicated solutions depending on our clients’ needs is a core value that sets iKO apart from other service providers,” said Rami Goldberg, VP Sales EMEA.

iKO Media Group will provide distribution for Kazakh TV content to Europe via Hotbird satellite. 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. In addition, iKO will also provide distribution to North Americaover Galaxy 19 satellite and Asia via the Asiasat 5 Satellite.

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“The partnership with iKO will allow us to grow our distribution to over three continentsand reach millions of TV viewers over the world. In addition, iKO’s flexible and advanced infrastructure is one of key component of Kazakh TV’s new broadcasting model with an around the clock coverage in English, Russian, Kazakh and Kyrgyz languages that will be available already by next month,” said Andrey Tarakov, Director of Kazakh TV.

 

 

About Kazakh TV

Kazakh TV is an image-building, lifestyle channel about the dynamically developing and emerging Kazakhstan, its investment and tourism potential, global initiatives, cultural and historical heritage and sustainable development measures. The channel’s content is entirely original and locally produced.

About iKO Media Group

iKO Media Group is a boutique end-to-end media service partner for broadcasters and content owners. They provide tailor-made solutions focused on customer needs through dedicated service to a wide range of global and local networks.

iKOMG delivers effective solutions customized to specific budgets and requirements without compromising on quality of service.  As a trusted partner to dozens of global and local networks, iKOMG is identified with expert knowledge, dedicated service and professionalism. The company’s sustainability strategy focuses on social, environmental, and economic responsibility.