Media Televisi Indonesia, PT ( METRO TV )

Media Televisi Indonesia, PT (METRO TV)

Media Televisi Indonesia, PT (METRO TV) 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 has 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 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.

Metro TV has ushered in a new wave of lifestyle and quality alternative entertainment programming to complement 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, offering even the most discerning viewers a choice second to none.

Overall, with its strong leadership, rapid growth, and innovative approach, Media Televisi Indonesia, PT (METRO TV) demonstrates great potential for further expansion and success in the media industry.