What ANT1 MediaLab does

ANT1 MediaLab is the media education division of ANTENNA Group, Greece's largest private television conglomerate, operating as a private vocational school and degree-granting institution since 1991 from its campus inside the ANT1 TV facilities in Agia Paraskevi, Athens. The institution serves aspiring media professionals and working adults through a portfolio of in-person diploma programs spanning journalism, sports journalism, communication and digital media, screen acting, makeup and special effects, sound engineering, music technology, directing, and screenwriting, supported by six purpose-built studios (TV, sound, makeup, web radio). In 2025 the school layered accredited bachelor pathways on top of its vocational offerings via a partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, offering BA degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications.

The technology backbone is a Moodle-based learning management system at e-learning.ant1medialab.gr supporting synchronous and asynchronous distance learning, alongside the physical ANT1 MediaLab Studios used for hands-on instruction. The institution earns revenue through four streams: (1) tuition for 1-2 year diploma programs priced at €2,800-€3,400 with up to 20% discounts and installment plans, (2) short-form professional seminars (40-hour TV Presenting, Radio Producer, 5-week Media Relations and Crisis Management), (3) corporate training via the CAPA Corporate Affairs Training Hub and bespoke enterprise engagements, and (4) government-subsidized voucher programs covering digital, green, financial, tourism, and security skills. Auxiliary services include internships, a student-run web radio, and the ANT1 Media Lab Talks public lecture series.

The operating model is direct-to-consumer for individual students, supplemented by event-driven and community-led channels (masterclasses, pitching events, alumni network). Customer segments split between individual career aspirants (primary), corporate communication teams (secondary), and government voucher beneficiaries (secondary). The institution holds four ISO certifications (9001:2015, 27001:2013, 27701:2019, 21001:2018), operates as a single-member Greek limited liability company (ANTENNA SPODYDASTIKI MONOPROSOPI E.P.E.), and is led by General Manager Vasiliki Kostourou since October 2023.

Name

ANT1 MediaLab

Legal name

ΑΝΤΕΝΝΑ ΣΠΟΥΔΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΥΘΥΝΗΣ (ΑΝΤΕΝΝΑ ΣΠΟΥΔΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ Ε.Π.Ε.)

Website

https://ant1medialab.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ANT1 MediaLab is the media education arm of Greece's ANTENNA Group, operating a vocational school and degree-granting institution in Athens that trains aspiring journalists, broadcasters, actors, and media technicians through in-person programs, accredited BA degrees, and corporate training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens (Agia Paraskevi)

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs Tuition: Tuition fees for in-person and e-learning educational programs ranging from journalism, public relations, screen acting, makeup, sound engineering, music technology, directing, and screenwriting. Programs are priced with discounts for various categories (disabled, unemployed, parallel studies, large families, upfront payment)
2. Professional Seminars: Short-term professional seminars including Media Relations & Crisis Management (5 weeks), Radio Producer (40 hours), and TV Presentation (40 hours) targeting working professionals and career upgraders
3. Corporate Training: Training programs for businesses including Corporate Affairs Training Hub by CAPA & ANT1 Media Lab and other enterprise training solutions
4. Voucher/Subsidized Programs: Government-subsidized training programs in digital skills, green skills, financial literacy, tourism, and security personnel training through voucher systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANT1 MediaLab is a private vocational and higher-education school that delivers in-person and e-learning programs in journalism, sports journalism, communication & digital media, screen acting, makeup & special effects, sound engineering, music technology, directing, and screenwriting, plus BA degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications validated by Edinburgh Napier University. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees for these multi-month diploma/degree programs, supplemented by short professional seminars, corporate training engagements (e.g., the CAPA Corporate Affairs Hub), and government-subsidized voucher programs in digital, green, and financial-literacy skills.

Product overview

ANT1 MediaLab is the media education division of the ANTENNA Group, operating as a multi-module educational platform offering vocational training, accredited degree programs, professional seminars, and e-learning courses. The portfolio includes face-to-face journalism, sports journalism, communication & digital media, screen acting, makeup & special effects, sound engineering, music technology, directing, and screenwriting programs. In partnership with Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland), ANT1 MediaLab offers BA programs in Journalism and Mass Communications leading to recognized bachelor degrees. The e-learning division provides asynchronous online programs in journalism and public relations lasting 1-2 years. Supporting facilities include ANT1 MediaLab Studios (TV studio, sound studio, makeup studio, web radio), an internship placement service, and a guest lecture series (ANT1 MediaLab Talks). Subsidized vocational training programs covering digital, green, and financial skills are also offered through government voucher schemes. The institution operates from facilities in Agia Paraskevi, Attica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Δημοσιογραφία (Journalism) Diploma Program Foundational in-person journalism diploma program covering news writing, reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial skills across print, broadcast, and digital media; targeted at high-school graduates and aspiring journalists.
• Αθλητική Δημοσιογραφία (Sports Journalism) Diploma Program Specialized in-person diploma program covering sports reporting, commentary, and athletic media production with hands-on sports-broadcasting practice; targeted at aspiring sports journalists and commentators.
• Επικοινωνία & Digital Media (Communication & Digital Media) Diploma Program In-person diploma program covering communication strategies, public relations, social media management, and digital branding for modern media and corporate-communications environments.
• Screen Acting Diploma Program In-person diploma program focused on screen-performance skills for television, cinema, and digital productions, training acting students in audition, on-camera technique, and scene work.
• MakeUp & Special Effects Diploma Program In-person diploma program covering beauty, theatrical, and special-effects makeup artistry techniques for film and television productions under production-floor conditions.
• Ηχοληψία (Sound Engineering) Diploma Program In-person diploma program covering studio recording, live-sound reinforcement, and professional audio-production techniques using industry-grade equipment in ANT1 sound studios.
• Μουσική Τεχνολογία (Music Technology) Diploma Program In-person diploma program focusing on music production, sound design, and music-technology applications for professional audio environments.
• Σκηνοθεσία (Directing) Diploma Program In-person diploma program covering film and television production direction from concept development through final execution.
• Τέχνη Σεναρίου (Screenwriting) Diploma Program In-person diploma program teaching narrative construction, script development, and screenplay writing for television and film.
• BA Journalism (Edinburgh Napier University Partnership) Accredited Bachelor of Arts degree program in Journalism delivered in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland), enabling students to earn a recognized BA qualification while studying at ANT1 MediaLab's Athens campus.
• BA Mass Communications (Edinburgh Napier University Partnership) Accredited Bachelor of Arts degree program in Mass Communications delivered in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland), enabling students to earn a recognized BA qualification while studying at ANT1 MediaLab's Athens campus.
• Τηλεπαρουσίαση (TV Presenting) Seminar Short-term professional seminar (40 hours) covering television presenting skills, on-camera performance, and broadcast presentation techniques; targeted at working professionals and aspiring presenters.
• Ραδιοφωνικός Παραγωγός (Radio Producer) Seminar Short-term professional seminar (40 hours) covering radio production, broadcasting techniques, and audio content creation; targeted at working professionals and aspiring radio producers.
• Media Relations & Crisis Management Seminar 5-week professional seminar covering corporate communications, media-relations strategies, and crisis-management methodologies; targeted at communications staff, PR professionals, and corporate clients.
• E-Journalism E-Learning Program (1-year) One-year online distance-learning journalism diploma (11 months) covering reporting, news writing, and digital journalism techniques; targeted at final-year university students with up to 3 in-person classes per week at school facilities.
• Δημοσιογραφία E-Learning Program (2-year) Two-year online distance-learning journalism diploma (22 months) for high-school graduates providing comprehensive journalism training via Moodle e-learning (€3,000 base cost).
• E-P.R. E-Learning Program (1-year) One-year online public-relations diploma covering communication strategies, PR techniques, and corporate communications with practical application (€3,200 base cost).
• Δημόσιες Σχέσεις (Public Relations) E-Learning Program (2-year) Two-year online distance-learning public-relations diploma (22 months) for high-school graduates covering communication and PR fundamentals (€2,800 base cost).
• ANT1 MediaLab E-Learning Platform (Moodle LMS) Moodle-based learning management system providing synchronous and asynchronous e-learning, online course delivery, and student enrollment for the school's distance-education diploma programs in journalism and public relations.
• ANT1 MediaLab WebRadio Station Student-operated web radio station providing practical broadcasting experience and media-production training, integrated with ANT1 MediaLab studios.
• Voucher/Subsidized Training Programs Government-subsidized vocational training programs covering digital skills, green skills, financial literacy, tourism, and security personnel training, plus upskilling for unemployed workers, delivered through Greek state voucher schemes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,500+ graduates placed in media industry positions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• CAPAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Jointly organized Corporate Affairs Training Hub providing professional development programs for communication professionals. First seminar cycle was highly successful.
• British Embassy in GreeceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Served as Creative Partner for King's Birthday Party 2026 (KBP 2026), a prestigious event organized by the British Embassy in Greece, demonstrating international recognition and event management capabilities.
• Edinburgh Napier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with the Scottish public university enabling ANT1 Media College students to earn recognized Bachelor degrees in Journalism (BA) and Mass Communications. Students study at ANT1 Media College facilities while receiving degrees validated by Edinburgh Napier University.
• ANT1 TVcoreOthersPart of the ANTENNA Group, providing the physical campus within ANT1 TV facilities, internship opportunities, and employment pipeline for graduates. Students gain practical experience at ANT1 facilities and can complete internships at ANT1 news and programs.
• Sport 24flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual co-organization of 'The Future of Sports Journalism' seminar series held at Technopolis of Athens Municipality. Third edition conducted as a two-day seminar.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Met Film School: UK-based private film and media school delivering practical, industry-connected training in filmmaking, screen acting and screenwriting. Highly comparable niche media-school operating model.
• Full Sail University: US private university specializing in entertainment, media, arts and technology degrees (film, recording arts, etc.). Directly comparable private-media-school business with professional studio infrastructure and industry-aligned curriculum.
• New York Film Academy: US-based private school offering hands-on film, acting, screenwriting and media production programs with global campuses. Highly comparable operating model (industry-instructor faculty, professional equipment, studio-led curriculum) and target learner.
• IEK Akmi: Greek private vocational institute (IEK) offering postsecondary media, journalism and communications tracks at similar price points. Direct domestic competitor for the same Greek student segment, same tuition model, and overlapping regulatory framework for vocational certification.
• Vancouver Film School: Canadian private post-secondary institution focused on film, animation, game design and sound. Comparable private vocational media school with studio-based, industry-led curriculum and similar tuition-tier economics.
• SAE Institute: Global private vocational network teaching audio engineering, film, animation, game development and creative media across multiple campuses including Athens. Closest international analogue: directly comparable product (hands-on creative media diplomas) and target buyer (aspiring media professionals).
• IEK Delta: Another leading private Greek IEK with media/communications and creative disciplines. Competes head-to-head with ANT1 MediaLab for the same pool of Greek high-school and university graduates seeking postsecondary creative-media credentials.

Others

• Edinburgh Napier University: Scottish public university that partnered with ANT1 MediaLab in 2025 to validate and award BA Journalism and BA Mass Communications degrees to ANT1 Media College students. Listed here as a partner/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ant1studies
• Facebookfacebook.com/ANT1MediaLab
• Instagraminstagram.com/ant1_media_lab_college
• TikToktiktok.com/@ant1_media_lab_college
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ant1medialab

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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