Type | Broadcast television |
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Country | Cyprus |
Availability | National |
Slogan | “For television, keep Sigma” |
Owner | Sigma Radio TV Public Limited |
Key people
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CEO Andy Hadjicostis (2002-2010) |
Launch date
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03 April 1995 |
Official website
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www |
Language | Greek |
Type | Web portal |
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Format | Berliner |
Owner(s) | DIAS Media Group |
Founded | 2007 |
Political alignment | Neutral |
Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Website | www.sigmalive.com |
Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that commenced broadcasting on April 3, 1995. It is a private service and is currently the first-rated channel in Cyprus. Sigma TV is geared at a younger audience, with the focus on the 18-45 age group. It broadcasts a mix of original programmes as well as popular foreign programming. Sigma is a general entertainment station with programming that includes Children's shows, sports, news, movies, series and popular Telenovelas from Latin America.
Sigma TV has an affiliation agreement with Alpha TV from Greece which features their morning show, gossip news programming, and reality shows. In the past, the channel also had affiliations with Star Channel and MAD TV. In addition, it has secured programming deals with major studios from the U.S. and around the world.
Sigma broadcasts hit series from Latin America, the U.S. and various own productions. In addition, it has sports programming, children's shows and current affairs programs. It holds the exclusive rights to broadcast first choice UEFA Champions League matches in Cyprus for 2009 - 2012.
Greece (From Alpha TV)
Other
Telenovelas
Sigma TV featuring an extensive block of Children's programming including two of its own productions- ΑΒ Αlafavita and Μe to Ni kai me to Sigma. Through a partnership with Buena Vista International, Sigma has the rights to the Jetix library of shows which include:
SigmaLive is a leading web portal published online by a cooperation of Sigma TV and DIAS Media Publishing. In its four years of operations the portal has managed to reach the 9th position in local online rankings. The portal is also the host for the online version of the INBusiness magazine.