iNews


iNews
Logo since 2017, this is the second revision of the 2015 logo
TypeTelevision broadcaster
CountryIndonesia
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersiNews Center 7th Floor
Jl. K.H. Wahid Hasyim No. 28, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Central Jakarta
Programming
Language(s)Indonesian, English (Selected sports programming)
Picture format1080i HDTV 16:9
(downscaled to 576i 16:9 for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerMedia Nusantara Citra (via iNews Media Group)
ParentGlobal Mediacom (MNC Asia Holding)
Key peopleSyafril Nasution (News Director)
Aiman Witjaksono (Editor in Chief)
Sister channelsRCTI (2008–present)
MNCTV (2008–present)
GTV (2008–present)
IDX Channel (2010–present)
History
FoundedJune 2007
Launched5 March 2008 (2008-03-05) (original; as Sun TV)
26 September 2011 (2011-09-26) (first relaunch; as Sindo TV)
6 April 2015; 9 years ago (2015-04-06) (second relaunch; as iNews)
FounderMedia Nusantara Citra
ReplacedVH1 (Indonesian TV channel)
Former names
  • Sun TV (2008–2011)
  • Sindo TV (2011–2015)
  • iNews TV (2015–2017)
Links
Websitewww.inews.id
Availability
Terrestrial
DigitalCheck local frequencies (in Indonesian language)
Streaming media
RCTI+Watch live (Indonesia only)
Vision+Watch live (Subscription required, Indonesia only)
MIVOWatch live
IndiHome TVWatch live (IndiHome customers only)

iNews, short for Indonesia News, formerly named SUN TV and Sindo TV, is an Indonesian free-to-air television broadcaster founded by Media Nusantara Citra, a subsidiary of MNC Asia Holding. It broadcasts 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

History

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iNews originally broadcast under the name SUN TV, which was established in June 2007. Its initial broadcast began on 2 February 2008, and the official launch took place on 5 March 2008. At that time, the channel was only available through subscription-based TV services such as Indovision, OkeVision, and Top TV (now all known as MNC Vision). The name SUN TV was meant to signify "Sun TV," symbolizing the hope that the channel's programs would bring energy and enthusiasm to its viewers.

Over time, SUN TV planned to broadcast terrestrially (particularly in the Jabodetabek area) in June 2008, but this was not realized due to the lack of government approval. However, SUN TV continued to expand its reach by acquiring several local television stations in various regions (such as Deli TV in Medan, which was facing financial difficulties, and PRO TV in Semarang), with stakes ranging from 50% to 99%, or by establishing partnerships. By the end of 2008, SUN TV was able to broadcast in 16 cities as part of a network. Eventually, on 17 November 2009, SUN TV began terrestrial broadcasting in Jabodetabek, in collaboration with a local TV station based in Tangerang called TV3.

Within its network (including TV3), the majority of the airtime was dedicated to simulcasting SUN TV's programming (which was available to subscribers of Indovision, OkeVision, and Top TV), while the remainder aired local programs (tailored to the tastes of the city but still adhering to national standards) and infomercials during empty time slots. With a vision of becoming a one-stop television channel, SUN TV offered entertainment-based programs, along with a range of informational and educational content. However, in 2011, TV3 separated from SUN TV and was later acquired by CTV Banten, causing SUN TV to temporarily lose its terrestrial presence in Jabodetabek for several years. Despite this, SUN TV remained resilient as the first local television network to broadcast 24/7 in other regions.

Branding

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Logos

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Slogans

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As SUN TV

  • Because Every City is Different (2008–2011)[1]
  • TV Kebanggaan Milik Anda (2010–2011)

As Sindo TV

  • Referensi Indonesia (Indonesian Reference, 2011–2014)
  • Luar Biasa! (Extraordinary, 2014–2015)

As iNews

  • Inspiring & Informative (2015–present)

See also

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