AKTINA FM GREEK AMERICAN INTERNET RADIO

 

ON THE AIR SINCE 1993!

 

AKTINA FM ON ENGLISH & GREEK WIKIPEDIA

 

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

To promote and enhance the knowledge about Greek and Cypriot culture, about the history, folklore and music of Greece and Cyprus, provide vital news and information of interest to Greek and non-Greek speaking listeners worldwide and support Greek and Cypriot Americans preserve their ancestral roots and culture.

 

IMPLEMENTING OUR MISSION AND VISION

AKTINA FM®, also operating and known as AKTINA FM Greek American Internet Radio, AKTINA RADIO and RADIO AKTINA, pursues its mission with integrity and respect, striving always to preserve and further strengthen the trust and respect it has earned over the years from the vast and diverse audience it services as the only true bilingual Greek American 24/7 online radio station in the U.S.A and abroad.

Employing an innovating bilingual – language format which expands opportunities for wider audience participation and interaction, and with a vision of being an essential and independent source of news and cultural programming, AKTINA FM creates and delivers content that: Informs, inspires, enlightens, connects and entertains its listeners worldwide; enriches the knowledge and provides better understanding about Hellenic culture, Greece and Cyprus; supports Greek and Greek Cypriot Americans to preserve their cultural inheritance and strengthen their bonds with their ancestral roots; delivers vital news and information and public platforms that engage its diverse audience in healthy dialogue and explores a variety of issues/topics, events and happening of wide public interest.

AKTINA FM, with its registered trademark slogan, “AKTINA FM, The Smart Choice!®,” has grown to become a leading “voice” for over one million listeners from its home base in New York City and millions more worldwide. Recognized and multi-awarded for its contributions as a prominent Greek American radio broadcaster, AKTINA FM remains committed to continuing its public service mission of delivering unique and highly desired content. AKTINA FM also strives to remain the "Alternative Voice and the Smart Choice" for lovers of Greek music and culture, as well as for listeners who seek a sense of community.  

 

WE PUT FORTH OUR VALUES ON THE AIR

Through unique cultural programs, we create a deeper understanding of the rich history, folklore, customs and traditions of Greece and Cyprus. We entertain the mind and make the spirit more joyful through the power of music with the finest selections of Greek songs, music and timeless international classics. We cherish democracy and the freedom of speech, and we offer platforms for discussion, expression and debate. Employing an innovating bilingual-language format that embraces all listeners, AKTINA FM has become an important media source and a household name for Greek and non-Greek speaking audiences locally in the U.S.A and worldwide. By removing the “language barrier” AKTINA FM brings together a wide and diverse audience and provides a sense of community through open dialogue that leads to deeper understanding of one another.

We greatly value everyone who visits and uses this website, and all other related websites that stream AKTINA FM, and we always strive to make everyone's visiting experience pleasant, fun, accommodative, smooth and safe. All of our websites are secure and the Security Symbol is visible on the top left of our URL (website address). None of our websites use cookies and we offer user-friendly web technologies, including "Screen Reader" for the visually impaired. The "Screen Reader" is a very assistive technology with text-to-speech, text zooming and sound which is essential to people who are blind, as well as very useful to people who are visually impaired. Our "Screen Reader" is visible on the lower right side of our Homepage on each of our websites, including this one.

WE VALUE YOUR PRIVACY: Your privacy and security is of outmost importance to us.  In our Privacy Policy we disclose the practices and security measures we use to protect your privacy and security when you visit and use our websites.

 

VIBRANT PRESENCE SINCE 1993

AKTINA FM, on the air since 1993, is the first and only true bilingual Greek American Radio ever established in the U.S.A. and the second online radio station to emerge in the world in 1994. It offers specialized programs of culture, enlightenment, and entertainment appealing to and reaching a vast and diverse audience worldwide. It was founded and established on the FM dial and online by Elena Maroulleti, an independent journalist who is also the dynamic force leading it as its producer and main host. It is owned and operated by AKTINA Productions, Inc., a non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) media and arts cultural organization. AKTINA FM is preserved on the air through the generous contributions of its listeners and through underwriting.

Launched initially on New York’s public station WNYE 91.5FM in May 1993, and online in 1994, AKTINA FM became a full-fledged 24/7 online radio station by late 2016. Considering the unlimited advantages and benefits AKTINA FM enjoys as an online broadcaster, and more importantly, the vast growth of its internet audience locally in the NYC Metro area, nationwide in the U.S., and worldwide, the decision was made in early 2021 to suspend its programs on 91.5FM, which had run for 28 consecutive years. During this transition, AKTINA FM successfully transferred its already established base of some one million listeners from 91.5FM to its online platform, maintaining its reach across the Tri-State area and beyond, and soon after, growing it further.

OUTREACH - LEADERSHIP

AKTINA FM streams 24/7 across eleven related websites, including this one. All websites are easily accessible "On the Go or at Home" from any web browser on any desktop, laptop, iPad, or any other mobile device, including Android devices. AKTINA FM brings you special live programs every Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. All live broadcasts of AKTINA FM are archived for a week for interested listeners. If you missed a live broadcast of AKTINA FM or wish to enjoy it again, please visit our Radio Archives page here.

All eleven websites combined that stream AKTINA FM reach an audience of over 3.8 million. From this diverse audience, over one million are dedicated listeners from the Tri-State area of New York and beyond. Many thousands of listeners also enjoy AKTINA FM on a variety of smart speakers and devices, such as Amazon Echo (Alexa), Google Home, and Apple Siri, as well as on other online radio streaming platforms, including TuneIn, which has our permission to stream AKTINA FM.

 

DISTINGUISHED HONORS

 

AKTINA FM is the first and only Greek American radio broadcaster to have a street in New York City named after it, known as "AKTINA FM WAY." This honor was bestowed upon our radio station by the New York City Council and the City of New York in recognition of its immense contributions to all New Yorkers as a leading radio broadcaster. AKTINA FM is also the recipient of several Congressional Records, proclamations, citations, and other distinctions awarded by various American elected officials from all branches of the local, state, and federal governments. Read more about "AKTINA FM Way" and watch the AKTINA TV report here.

AKTINA FM is the first and only Greek American radio broadcaster to be honored with a street co-naming in New York City, known as “AKTINA FM Way." This honor was bestowed upon our radio station by the New York City Council and the City of New York in recognition of its immense contributions to all New Yorkers as a leading Radio Broadcaster. AKTINA FM is also the recipient of several Congressional Records, Proclamations, Citations and other distinctions awarded by various American elected officials from all branches of the Local, State and Federal Governments. Read more about the official co-naming ceremony for "AKTINA FM Way" and watch the AKTINA TV Report.

 

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AKTINA FM A 100% VOLUNTEER-LED RADIO STATION

 

AKTINA FM is a 100% volunteer-led radio station with a professional, non-salaried staff. The main support team includes founder Elena Maroulleti, who devotes her time full-time as the executive producer and main host. Other pro bono volunteers include Vlassis Anastasiou, Greek sportscaster (part-time); Caroline Ioannou, senior radio production assistant and operations coordinator (part-time); Tom Stouras, lead TV editor and post-production manager (part-time); Penny Chapman, production assistant (part-time); and John Ladley, chief sound and broadcast engineer (part-time). AKTINA FM is further supported by five other part-time professional volunteers and three seasonal interns.

 

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