atv

What atv does

atv (legal entity: Turkuvaz Aktif Televizyon Prodüksiyon A.Ş.) is a privately held Turkish national free-to-air television network and a subsidiary of the Turkuvaz Media Group (Turkuvaz Medya Grup). Founded and broadcasting since at least 1993, atv delivers a full linear channel schedule comprising Turkish drama series (diziler), news programs (atv Ana Haber, atv Gün Ortası, Kahvaltı Haberleri, atv'de Hafta Sonu), daytime talk and cooking shows (Müge Anlı ile Tatlı Sert, Esra Erol'da, Mutfak Bahane), franchise game shows (Kim Milyoner Olmak İster?, Var Mısın Yok Musun), religious programming anchored by Nihat Hatipoğlu, and a film block. The channel is also the originator of long-running historical franchises such as Kuruluş Orhan and maintains an extensive on-site archive (atv Klasikleri) of legacy series.

The underlying platform combines national terrestrial broadcasting with satellite (SD and HD) and multi-city cable distribution (SD and HD), plus digital distribution through the atv.com.tr website with a Canlı Yayın (live streaming) feature and dedicated Android and iOS mobile applications. The viewer relationship is horizontal and mass-market, targeting the general Turkish television audience across demographics. The group's secondary channel, a2tv, is wholly owned and operated by atv as a sub-brand.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through advertising placements during program broadcasts, consistent with the Turkish national television advertising model; pricing is not publicly disclosed because the network is free-to-air to viewers. The business holds the necessary Turkish broadcast licenses (national terrestrial GENEL YAYIN TÜRÜNDE T1, satellite U-TV SD/HD, and multi-city cable K-TV SD/HD) and complies with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK 6698), which is aligned with GDPR principles. Headquarters and registered office are in the Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul.

Name

atv

Legal name

Turkuvaz Aktif Televizyon Prodüksiyon A.Ş

Website

https://atv.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

atv is a private Turkish free-to-air national television network owned by Turkuvaz Media Group, broadcasting Turkish drama series, news, talk and game shows across terrestrial, satellite, cable, and online streaming to a mass-market Turkish audience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Besiktas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Television Advertising: atv generates revenue primarily through advertising placements during program broadcasts, similar to other Turkish national television channels

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

atv is a Turkish national free-to-air television channel that broadcasts drama series (diziler), news programs, game shows, religious programming, and films to mass-market Turkish viewers. Content is distributed via national terrestrial, satellite (SD and HD), and multi-city cable television broadcasting licenses, and is also available through live streaming on its website and Android/iOS mobile applications. The channel is part of the Turkuvaz Media Group and generates revenue primarily through television advertising.

Product overview

atv is a national Turkish television channel operated by Turkuvaz Aktif Televizyon Prodüksiyon A.Ş. The platform operates as a unified broadcast television service offering live TV streaming, original Turkish drama series (diziler), daytime and primetime programs, news broadcasts (Ana Haber, Gün Ortası, Kahvaltı Haberleri), game shows, cooking programs, religious programming, and film content. The service includes a comprehensive archive of classic Turkish series. Access is available via satellite broadcast, online live streaming, and mobile applications for Android and iOS. The core platform consists of linear TV broadcast complemented by on-demand viewing capabilities through its digital properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• a2tv: Secondary television channel operated by atv

Products and services

• atv (national television channel) National Turkish free-to-air television channel offering live TV broadcasting, original drama series (diziler), news programs, game shows, talk shows, religious programs, and films for mass-market Turkish viewers.
• a2tv (secondary television channel) Secondary television channel operated by atv as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand, focused on television broadcasting.
• atv Mobil Uygulaması (Mobile App) Mobile applications for Android and iOS that provide on-the-go access to atv content, live streaming, and episode viewing.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• TRT 1: Flagship channel of Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, the Turkish public broadcaster, airing drama, news, and cultural programming. Comparable to atv as a mass-reach national broadcaster in Turkey.
• Kanal D: One of Turkey's largest national free-to-air TV channels, broadcasting drama, news, and entertainment; part of the Demirören Group media portfolio. Directly comparable to atv as a national broadcaster competing for the same Turkish audiences and ad budgets.
• Show TV: Turkish national free-to-air broadcaster owned by Ciner Yayın Holding, airing drama series, news, and entertainment. Directly competes with atv in the diziler and primetime ratings battle.
• Beyaz TV: Turkish national free-to-air broadcaster with news, entertainment, and talk programming. Comparable to atv as a domestic broadcast competitor for Turkish viewers and ad spend.
• TV8: Turkish national broadcaster associated with Acun Ilıcalı, featuring entertainment, reality, and drama content. Directly competes with atv in Turkish mass-market television.
• Kanal 7: Turkish national broadcaster with religious and general entertainment programming. Comparable to atv as a free-to-air Turkish channel competing for similar ad-supported audiences.
• NOW TV: Turkish national free-to-air channel (formerly FOX TV Turkey) airing drama, news, and entertainment programming. Directly competes with atv for primetime ratings and ad inventory.
• Star TV: Major Turkish national broadcaster under Demirören Medya, offering drama, news, and general entertainment. Direct peer to atv on national ad share and audience ratings.

Emerging players

• Exxen: Turkish subscription streaming platform launched by Acun Medya/TV8's Acun Ilıcalı with original Turkish drama and entertainment content. Competes with atv for digitally engaged Turkish viewers.
• Gain: Turkish ad-supported streaming platform operated by Doğan TV, offering drama and entertainment content online. Emerges as a digital-native competitor pulling audiences from atv's linear and online properties.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/a2turkiye
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUVZ7T_kwkxDOGFcDlFI-hg
• Facebookfacebook.com/a2turkiye
• Instagraminstagram.com/atvturkiye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atv-turkey-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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