AKTINA Productions
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| Company type | Nonprofit organization with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mass media , Cultural activities, Promotion of the cultures of Greece and Cyprus |
| Founded | May 3, 1993 |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Elena Maroulleti (Founder and President) |
| Products | Radio and Television broadcasting, Internet radio, Streaming media , Internet, AKTINA FM Radio, AKTINA TV, Digital Rights, Telecommunications, Music, Digital Distribution, Education Concerts from music series, “Greek Music Journey” (GMJ) Production and presentation of cultural programs and events |
| Website | aktinaproductions |
AKTINA Productions, Inc., based in New York City, USA, is a Greek American non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)3 Media and Arts Cultural Organization promoting the cultures of Greece and Cyprus through radio, television and live performances.[1] AKTINA Productions, Inc., was founded by Elena Maroulleti[2] in early 1993 and officially incorporated on July 15, 1993.[3][4]
History
[change | change source]AKTINA owns and operates the public service media outlets AKTINA FM and AKTINA TV. Additionally, it owns and manages twenty-one established domains that host its websites. These websites that carry the recognized Trademark name AKTINA FM, also stream online the Greek-American Radio Station AKTINA FM, broadcasting continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days week throughout the USA and globally.[5]
In May of 1993, CYPRECO of America, Inc., also a non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) cultural organization based in New York, USA, teamed up with AKTINA Productions, Inc., to co-sponsor and present cultural programs for Cyprus and Greece within the broadcasts of the Greek American Bilingual Radio, AKTINA FM which was founded on New York’s public station WNYE 91.5FM and soon after on online.[6] In early 2020, CYPRECO extended this collaboration to also include the delivery of similar cultural programs on AKTINA TV.[7][8][9]
In early 1994, AKTINA Productions, Inc., introduced and established the concert series, GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY (GMJ). Over 30 concerts have been produced at theaters in New York City.[10] AKTINA’s GMJ was also selected by New York’s Lincoln Center to represent Greece in 1998, 1999 and 2000 during the annual “Lincoln Center Out Of Doors Festival.”[11][12][13][14][15]
On October 26, 2018, a ceremony was held at the New York City Council Chambers where former Council Speaker Corey Johnson and the entire NYC Council body joined by other NYC officials, honored AKTINA Productions, Inc., with a special Proclamation on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The organization has also received multiple distinctions from other elected officials of the City of New York, the New York State and the U.S. Congress and Senate such as, Citations, Proclamations and Congressional Records.[16][17][18]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "In Recognition of AKTINA Productions, Inc., U.S. Congressional Record Vol. 148, Number 29 – AKTINA FM". govinfo.gov. Retrieved 2002-03-14.
- ↑ "The Panpaphian is awarding the Distinguished Fellow Award to Elena Maroulleti, Founder of AKTINA Productions, AKTINA FM, AKTINA TV, U.S. Congressional Record Volume 155 (2009)". govinfo.gov. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ↑ "Reforming broadcasting industry through Culture". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ↑ "New York To Honor Greek Radio "Aktina FM" By Naming A Street". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- ↑ "Media Companies Around The World Shaping Public Opinion". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ↑ "Elena Maroulleti: A Cultural Visionary at the Helm of AKTINA Productions, Inc". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ↑ "Cypreco of America, Inc". fcaousa.org. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Tales Of Internet Radio Station". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ↑ "Senator Gianaris to Appear on Aktina Radio (91.5 FM) on March 13,2011". nysenate.gov. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ↑ "Remembering The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and The Fight to Flee with Famagusta Native and Founder of Aktina FM Elena Maroulleti". neomagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ↑ "Babis Tsertos Captivates Audiences Performing the Great Rembetika in NY". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ↑ "Magical Performance with Eleni Tsaligopoulou and Bogaz Musique". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ↑ "Cultural Event Dedicated to Greek Cypriot War Held in NYC". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
- ↑ "AKTINA FM Presents Lavrentis Machairitsas in Concert". neomagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ↑ "Tribute to AKTINA Productions, Inc., U.S. Congressional Record Vol. 144, No. 124 – AKTINA FM". congress.gov. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
- ↑ "AKTINA FM Hosts 'Greek Music Journey' in Manhattan". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "Historical Career Impacts Of The Founder Of The Second online Internet Radio Station in the world". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ↑ "AKTINA, Greek Music Journey 2018 Huge Success". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-11-09.