TürkMedya

What TürkMedya does

TürkMedya is a privately held Turkish integrated media conglomerate operating out of Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, under the parent entity T Medya Yatırım San. ve Tic. A.Ş. The group consolidates 15+ media brands across formats: daily newspapers (Akşam, Güneş, Star, Tercüman), television channels (24 TV, 360, TV4, Alem), national/regional radio stations (Alem FM, Lig Radyo, 24 Radyo), magazines (Alem, Platin, SAVTEK), and a digital publishing division (TürkMedya Dijital) established in January 2016. Operations are run through 11 wholly owned subsidiaries covering publishing, broadcasting, advertising, event organization, and printing services. The group's primary revenue stream is multi-platform advertising across print, broadcast, digital, and radio channels, supplemented by recurring digital subscriptions (e-newspaper and app-based access), event management and sponsorships through Golp Reklam ve Organizasyon A.Ş., and third-party printing services via Star Matbaacılık's five-city facility network.

The group's distribution infrastructure is its defining operational asset: Alem FM broadcasts in 43+ Turkish cities via 89.2 FM in Istanbul and is also carried on satellite and internet; Lig Radyo operates nine broadcasting centers across the Marmara Region on 92.4 FM; TV channels broadcast nationally via Türksat 4A satellite; and Star Matbaacılık runs printing facilities in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, and Trabzon. TürkMedya Dijital aggregates web properties across the group's legacy brands and integrates social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, NSosyal), with iOS, Android, and Windows Phone apps for each major title. Pricing across subscription and advertising products is not publicly disclosed and is managed at the brand level.

The company is privately held with no public ticker, no disclosed institutional investors, and no parent company identified in the source data. Paid-in capital of the operating entity is 988,240,000 TL. Headcount is in the 501–1,000 range, consistent with a mid-to-large multi-brand media group. There is no evidence of disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or developer-facing APIs; technology integrations are limited to standard web analytics, tag management, and digital advertising tooling (Google Tag Manager, DoubleClick, Yandex Metrica).

Name

TürkMedya

Legal name

T Medya Yatırım San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Website

https://turkmedya.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TürkMedya is a privately held Turkish integrated media conglomerate operating 15+ brands across newspapers, television channels, radio stations, magazines, digital platforms, and printing, monetizing primarily through multi-platform advertising and digital subscriptions for mass Turkish audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mass Media & Broadcasting

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Advertising Agencies (541810), Media Buying Agencies (54183), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full-Service Media Planning & Buying (MPAAABAA)

Keywords

• Newspaper publishing
• Television broadcasting
• Radio broadcasting
• Magazine publishing
• Digital media platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Küçükçekmece

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: TürkMedya operates as a large media conglomerate with newspapers, TV channels, radio stations, and magazines, generating primary revenue through advertising across all its media platforms. The group offers advertising across multiple channels including print, broadcast, digital, and radio.
2. Digital Content Subscriptions: TürkMedya brands offer e-newspaper (e-gazete) digital subscription services, mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and digital content access through their websites and apps.
3. Event Management and Sponsorships: Golp Reklam ve Organizasyon A.Ş. provides event organization and sponsorship services, contributing to revenue through corporate events, award ceremonies (e.g., Necip Fazıl Ödülleri), and branded experiences.
4. Printing Services: Star Matbaacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. provides printing services for the group's publications and external clients. Printing facilities located in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, and Trabzon.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TürkMedya is a Turkish integrated media conglomerate that operates and distributes a multi-platform portfolio of newspapers (Akşam, Güneş, Star, Tercüman), television channels (24 TV, 360, TV4, Alem), radio stations (Alem FM, Lig Radyo, 24 Radyo), magazines (Alem, Platin, SAVTEK), and digital publishing properties. Its primary revenue is generated through advertising sales across print, broadcast, digital, and radio channels, supplemented by digital content subscriptions, event management, and in-house printing services (Star Matbaacılık).

Product overview

TürkMedya is a comprehensive Turkish media conglomerate operating a multi-platform portfolio of newspapers, television channels, radio stations, magazines, and digital platforms. The group encompasses print publications including Akşam, Güneş, Star, and Tercüman newspapers; TV channels 24 TV, 360, TV4, and Alem; magazines such as Alem (lifestyle), Platin (economy), and SAVTEK (defense/technology); and radio stations Alem FM, Lig Radyo, and 24 Radyo. TürkMedya Dijital serves as the digital publishing division established in 2016, managing web presence and social media operations for the group's strong brands. The company also operates printing facilities (Star Matbaacılık) and various subsidiaries across publishing, advertising, and media services under the parent company T Medya Yatırım San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alem FM: National private radio station, one of Turkey's first private radios, broadcasting from Istanbul at 89.2 frequency
• Lig Radyo
• 24 Radyo
• Star
• 24 TV
• 360
• TV4
• Alem
• Platin
• SAVTEK
• TürkMedya Dijital
• Tercüman
• Akşam
• Güneş
• Star Matbaacılık

Products and services

• Akşam Major daily newspaper brand within the TürkMedya group, one of Turkey's established print and digital newspaper publications, distributed through newsstands and digital platforms.
• Güneş Daily newspaper brand under the TürkMedya group, providing news content across print and digital editions for Turkish readers.
• Star Newspaper brand founded in 1999, relaunched in 2015 as 'Milli İradenin Sesi', transitioned to digital-only publishing on January 1, 2020, focusing on current news flow, lifestyle content, and column pieces for Turkish audiences.
• Tercüman Digital news platform continuing the legacy of the historic Tercüman newspaper, offering explanatory journalism across geography, people, and culture.
• 24 TV News television channel launched in 2007, providing fast, impartial, and accurate news with a 360-degree studio, broadcasting news analysis, lifestyle programs, documentaries, and content across diverse categories in HD.
• 360 Family-oriented television channel broadcasting original productions, competition shows, travel and talk programs, local and foreign films, health content, and family-friendly programming.
• TV4 Family-oriented television channel broadcasting authentic stories, emotion-filled programs, inspiring human portraits, gastronomy content, and real-life experiences for all ages.
• Alem FM National private radio station based in Istanbul, broadcasting on 89.2 frequency and available in 43+ cities via satellite and internet, known for Turkish pop music leadership.
• Lig Radyo Turkey's sports radio station broadcasting from 9 centers in the Marmara Region on 92.4 frequency, recognized as Turkey's largest regional radio for sports coverage.
• 24 Radyo News radio station broadcasting 24-hour fast, impartial, and current news, leveraging 24 TV's years of broadcast experience under the TürkMedya group.
• Alem Turkey's weekly lifestyle and society magazine published every Wednesday since 1993, covering contemporary art, fashion, travel, culture, and celebrity life, with innovative digital content including ALEM Talks live broadcasts and podcasts.
• Platin Turkey's monthly business and economy magazine launched in 1998, providing deep analysis on macro and micro-economic news, regional investment opportunities, lifestyle trends, and business journalism.
• SAVTEK Defense industry, strategy, and technology magazine contributing to the development of cooperation between defense and media sectors, tracking Turkey's innovative defense projects and international achievements.
• TürkMedya Dijital Digital publishing division of TürkMedya established in January 2016, producing fast, accurate, and unbiased content for the digital information society, integrating the web properties of all TürkMedya brands along with social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Star Matbaacılık Printing Services Printing services provided through Star Matbaacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for the group's publications and external clients, with facilities in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, and Trabzon.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı)coreOthers · 1 January 2016Since 2016, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has provided support for the annual 'Necip Fazıl Ödülleri' award ceremony organized by Star Gazetesi. This partnership provides official government backing and credibility to the cultural award program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mynet: Major Turkish digital media platform aggregating news and content across verticals. Comparable to TürkMedya Dijital as a digital news/content destination competing for online advertising spend and Turkish digital audiences.

Direct peers

• Acun Medya: Production company and owner of TV8, plus digital media operations including exxen platform. Comparable as a Turkish media operator with TV broadcasting and digital subscription businesses targeting mass Turkish audiences.
• Kanal 7: National Turkish TV broadcaster with associated media properties. Comparable as a Turkish broadcast-media operator competing for TV advertising spend and audiences, though more TV-focused than TürkMedya's diversified portfolio.
• A Haber: Turkish news TV channel under Turkuvaz Medya. Comparable to 24 TV as a Turkish 24-hour news broadcaster competing for the same news audience and advertiser interest, with similar production and distribution models.
• Demirören Medya: Turkey's largest private media conglomerate, owner of Hürriyet newspaper, CNN Türk, Kanal D, and numerous digital properties. Directly comparable as an integrated Turkish multi-platform media group with newspaper, TV, and digital advertising operations competing for the same advertisers and audiences.
• Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık: Leading Turkish magazine publisher (joint venture of Doğan and Burda). Directly comparable to TürkMedya's magazine operations including Platin and Alem, competing in the same Turkish magazine advertising market with similar B2C and B2B titles.
• Turkuvaz Medya Grubu: Turkish media conglomerate owning Sabah newspaper, ATV, A Haber, and related digital platforms. Closely comparable to TürkMedya as a diversified national media group spanning newspapers, television, and digital with similar advertiser and audience targets.
• Hürriyet (Demirören Medya): Turkey's flagship newspaper and digital news platform under Demirören. Directly comparable to TürkMedya's newspaper brands (Akşam, Güneş, Star, Tercüman) in daily news publishing and digital news subscription.
• Ciner Yayın Holding: Operates Show TV, Habertürk TV, Habertürk newspaper, and Bloomberg HT. Directly comparable as a Turkish media conglomerate with national TV, newspaper, and digital operations serving mass-market audiences and competing for the same advertising budgets.

Broad incumbents

• TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation): Turkey's state-owned public broadcaster operating national TV, radio, and digital platforms. Comparable as a major Turkish media operator across broadcast and digital, though state-funded and not a private-sector direct competitor for advertising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/https://twitter.com/YirmidortRadyo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZIvIef-1bk227OJeMKp2aA
• Facebookfacebook.com/yirmidortradyo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkmedya
• Instagraminstagram.com/yirmidortradyo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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