Trans7 (pronounced ''Trans Tujuh'' in Indonesian, formerly known as TV7) is an Indonesian

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owned by

Trans Media PT Trans Media Corpora is an Indonesian media corporation that is a subsidiary of Trans Corp, a part of CT Corp, owned by Chairul Tanjung. Trans Media was initially founded as a subsidiary of Trans Corp, a liaison between the television network ...

, a part of Trans Corp, which in turn a subsidiary of

CT Corp CT Corp (formerly known as Para Group) is one of Indonesia's largest diversified group of companies. The group was founded by Chairul Tanjung in 1987. CT Corp operates consumer-centric businesses nationwide across four key divisions: financial s ...

. For the first time, Trans7 was the official broadcaster of

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together with the sister channel

Trans TV Trans TV is an Indonesian free-to-air television network based in South Jakarta that was launched on December 15, 2001 and owned by Chairul Tanjung. Programming consists of newscasts, movies, drama series, variety shows, quiz shows, and childre ...

, also with

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, K-Vision and

MNC Media PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (commonly known as MNC Media or MNC) is an Indonesian media company founded on 17 June 1997 as PT Panca Andika Mandiri, it was renamed to the present name on 12 September 2002. It is owned by ''PT Global Mediacom Tbk ...

(

MNC Vision MNC Vision (legally PT MNC Sky Vision Tbk, formerly Indovision) is an Indonesian subscription-based direct broadcast satellite (DBS) or ''direct-to-home'' satellite television and radio service initially in Indonesia. Currently owned by PT MNC Vi ...

only). Trans7 had broadcast 8 group-stage matches as well as shared broadcasting of quarterfinal, semifinal, 3rd place playoff, and final matches from Trans TV, also from UseeTV (now IndiHome TV), K-Vision, and MNC Sports. The channel was officially launched as TV7 on 25 November 2001 at 5:00 PM local time. The final transmission and broadcast aired on 15 December 2006 at 19:00 WIB. The network was then sold by

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and the new owners changed the name from TV7 to Trans7.

History

Trans7 was established as TV7 based on issuance of a permit by Department of Trade and Industry in Central Jakarta (No. 809/BH.09.05/III/2000). 80% of its share is largely owned by

. On 25 November 2001, the existence of TV7 was published in State Gazette No. 8687 as ''PT Duta Visual Nusantara Tivi Tujuh''. The logo itself is the letters "JO", which stands for Jakob Oetama (1931-2020), the co-founder of Kompas Gramedia Group. The logo is also loosely based on the

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that used by the American broadcast network ABC for its several owned-and-operated and affiliated stations.

Iraq invasion coverage

In the first quarter of 2003, TV7 aired daily relays of

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during the

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through a news program titled ''Invasi ke Irak'' (Invasion to Iraq). In response, rival broadcaster ANTV started relaying

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's coverage of the invasion. Indonesian society, in general, welcomed TV7's actions, especially with those who disagreed with the Western media's side of the events. Despite rumors that then-president

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urged TV7 to stop the relay broadcasts of Al Jazeera, PR TV7 at the time, Uni Lubis, denied it. Even, she asserted that the relays were continued and disturbances in the relay could be resolved.

Re-launch as Trans7

On 4 August 2006,

via Trans Corp authorized to buy a 55% stake in PT Duta Visual Nusantara Tivi Tujuh (as it noted in the book titled ''Chairul Tanjung si Anak Singkong''; lit.: Chairul Tanjung the Cassava Child). In conjunction with

's 5th anniversary on 15 December 2006 at 19:00

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, the channel was rebranded as Trans7, making it the second CT Corp owned television network. With the buyout and relaunch, the network moved its office to Trans TV's offices.

Slogans

As TV7 * ''Makin Lengkap, Makin Seru!'' (More Complete, More Exciting!) (2001-2003) * ''Memberi Inspirasi'' (Giving the Inspiration) (2003-2005) * ''Semakin Beragam Semakin Menarik'' (More Variety More Interesting) (2005-2006) As Trans7 * ''Cerdas, Tajam, Menghibur dan Membumi'' (Smart, Sharp, Entertaining and Grounded) (2006-2008) * ''Aktif, Cerdas dan Menghibur'' (Active, Smart and Entertaining) (2008-2022) * ''Smart, Entertaining & Family'' (2022-present) * ''#IniBaruTrans7'' (2019-present, sub-slogan)

Directors and Commissioners

List of Chief Executive Officers

Current Directors and Commissioners

Sports Programming

Trans7 has broadcast the

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from 2002–2007. Trans7 broadcast

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from 2007-2009 and returned in 2016–17 season, LaLiga in 2012-13 season as well as

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in 2017. In 2018, Trans7 broadcast the

alongside sister channel

, also with

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/UseeTV, K-Vision and

MNC Sports ' ''MNC Sports is an Indonesian satellite and cable sports television channel owned Media Nusantara Citra. The in-house channel was launched on 5 September 2005, making it considered as the first sports channel in the country. The channel is avai ...

. Trans7 is the home of

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in Indonesia for 20 years since 2002 and will continues until 2026 after obtaining a broadcast rights extension. Starting from the 2022 season and the opening of

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, Trans7 will also broadcast the

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. Trans7 also hosts the Indonesia Open Badminton Championships coverage since 2008 until 2019 (originally until 2020, but the event cancelled due to

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), after broadcasting the

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and

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Cups for 2008 (simulcast with

) and 2010 seasons.

Presenters

Current

* Lianita Ruchyat (Redaksi Pagi and Redaksi Pagi Akhir Pekan) * Reza Helmi (Redaksi Pagi and Redaksi Pagi Akhir Pekan) * Taufik Imansyah (Redaksi and Redaksi Akhir Pekan) * Dea Intan Kartika (Redaksi Malam) * Farhannisa Nasution (Redaksi Pagi and Redaksi Pagi Akhir Pekan) * Ferdi Ilyas (Redaksi Pagi and Redaksi Pagi Akhir Pekan) * Maggie Calista (Redaksi Pagi and Redaksi Pagi Akhir Pekan) * Prasidya Puspa (Redaksi Malam) * Syaza Wisastro (Redaksi Malam) * Yudi Yudawan (Redaksi Pagi and Redaksi Pagi Akhir Pekan)

Former

* Syahlevi Latief * Rikha Indriaswari (now at NET.) *

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* Nina Melinda (now at Kompas TV) * Herdina Suherdi (now at

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) * Trie Ambarwati * Andrie Djarot * Zweta Manggarani * Shara Virrisya * Rahma Hayuningdyah (now at NET.) * Maria Sabta * Herjuno Syaputra (now at GTV and

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) * Alfian Rahardjo (now at

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and

) * Miladia Rahma * Rully Kurniawan * Hadijah Aljufri * Angky Prita * Mira Khairunnisa * Fiantika Ambadar * Anggita Suryo * Lely Hermawan * Sabrina Luiss * Ratna Mariana * Cindy Agustina * Medina Kamil * Putri Raemawasti * Rieda Anindita * Melisa Gandasari (now at

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) * Dian Ayu Lestari * Annisa Pohan * Rio Indrawan * Ira Nova * Monica Noeva * Putri Windasari (now at tvOne) * Yasmine Naomi * Dilla Hantika * Rory Asyari (now at

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) * Kamidia Radisti * Hayomi Rinjani * Rizal Yusacc (now at

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) * Roland Lagonda * Bram Herlambang (now at

) * Benny Dermawan (now at

)