AKTINA Productions
AKTINA Productions, Inc., is a 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. AKTINA Productions, Inc., founded by Elena Maroulleti and incorporated on July 15, 1993, also owns and operates the public service media outlets,AKTINA FM and AKTINA TV[1][2][3]
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| Company type | Nonprofit organization and tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 3 1993 |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Elena Maroulleti , Founder |
| Website | aktinaproductions |
History change
AKTINA has eleven established owned and operated websites that carry the “AKTINA FM” name-brand for the purposes of also streaming its Greek American Radio Station AKTINA FM every day 24 hours, 7 days a week nationwide in the U.S.A and globally.[4]
In May of 1993, CYPRECO of America, Inc., also a non-profit and tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 cultural organization, teamed up with AKTINA Productions, Inc., to co-sponsor the Greek American bilingual radio AKTINA FM founded on New York’s public station WNYE 91.5FM and soon after on online.[5][6][7]
In early 1994, AKTINA Productions, Inc., introduced and established the concert series, GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY (GMJ). Over 30 concerts have been produced. AKTINA’s GMJ was selected by New York’s Lincoln Center to represent Greece in 1998, 1999 and 2000 during the annual “Lincoln Center Out Of Doors Festival.”[8][9][10][11]
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.[12][13]
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- ↑ "Reforming broadcasting industry through Cultureur". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ "New York To Honor Greek Radio 'Aktina FM' By Naming A Street". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ↑ "AKTINA FM Hosts 'Greek Music Journey' in Manhattan". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "Media Companies around the world". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ↑ "Cypreco of America, Inc". fcaousa.org. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ↑ "Tales Of Internet Radio Station". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ↑ "Senator Gianaris to Appear on Aktina Radio (91.5 FM) at 3:10pm on Sunday March 13, 2011". nysenate.gov. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ↑ "Babis Tsertos Captivates Audiences Performing the Great Rembetika in NY". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ↑ "Magical Performance with Eleni Tsaligopoulou & 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 Hosts 'Greek Music Journey' in Manhattan". neomagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- ↑ "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.