TELEIMEDI (IMEDI TV)

TELEIMEDI (IMEDI TV)

http://www.imedi.ge
https://www.linkedin.com/company/teleimedi-imedi-tv-/

TELEIMEDI, also known as IMEDI TV, a privately owned company headquartered in Georgia, was founded in 2001 and employs approximately 190 individuals. Specializing in broadcast media production and distribution, the company operates as a national broadcaster and a prominent private TV channel in Georgia, having been established as part of Imedi Media Holding.

Revenue

Founded

2001

Headcount

185

Headquarters

Georgia

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 23, 2026, consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble suspended its advertising on Georgian pro-government broadcaster Imedi TV and severed business ties, following the channel's sanctioning by the United Kingdom, which described it as a disseminator of pro-Russian disinformation; Nestlé also launched an internal review of its business relationship with Imedi TV. Previously, on June 5, 2026, Goga Gulordava, the newly elected Chair of the Georgian National Communications Commission (GSE), submitted an asset declaration showing he received GEL 166,428 in net salary from Imedi TV as Head of Monitoring and Audit, contributing to his total income of over GEL 268,000 from two positions. Earlier, on April 8, 2026, Georgia’s state media regulator, the Communications Commission (ComCom), issued a written warning to Imedi TV, alongside pro-government POSTV and government-critical TV Pirveli and Formula, citing "violations of principles of impartiality" under the country’s Law on Broadcasting.

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Jun

23rd

2026

09:44

Imedi TV loses advertisers after UK sanctions

Two of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, Procter & Gamble and Nestlé, have launched internal reviews of their business relationship with Georgia’s pro-government broadcaster Imedi TV, which is under UK sanctions. Procter & Gamble has already suspended its advertising on the channel.

Jun

23rd

2026

05:24

Procter & Gamble cuts ties with sanctioned Georgian broadcaster Imedi, British media reports

Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has become the latest international company to sever business ties with Georgian television broadcaster Imedi TV after the channel was sanctioned by the United Kingdom and described as a disseminator of pro-Russian disinformation, as reported by British business publication City AM.

Jun

5th

2026

11:30

Goga Gulordava’s Declaration: Over GEL 268,000 in Income from Imedi TV and GSE

The newly elected Chair of the Georgian National Communications Commission (GSE), Goga Gulordava, has submitted his asset declaration, detailing his income, property, and financial activity over the past year. According to the document, Gulordava received over GEL 268,000 in net salary from two positions: GEL 166,428 from Imedi TV as Head of Monitoring and Audit, and GEL 101,662.53 from Georgian State Electrosystem as Internal Audit Director.

Business Media Georgia

Jun

2nd

2026

15:17

Capital Investment, Divestiture

Sanctions Creating Path for PRC Ownership of Key Georgian Businesses

Executive Summary: Western sanctions are reshaping ownership of some strategic assets in Georgia through pressuring Georgian Dream-aligned businessman Irakli Rukhadze, the fourth-richest entrepreneur in Georgia, to divest from some of his key businesses. On April 16, Liberty Bank, Georgia’s third-largest bank, which Rukhadze owned roughly a third of, was sold to BasisBank, owned by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based Hualing Group.

Jamestown Foundation

Apr

8th

2026

13:02

ComCom Issues Written Warnings to Four TV Channels for ‘Violating Impartiality Principles’ – Civil Georgia

The Communications Commission (ComCom), Georgia’s state media regulator, has issued written warnings to four television channels, including pro-government Imedi TV and POSTV, and government-critical TV Pirveli and Formula, citing “violations of principles of impartiality” under the country’s Law on Broadcasting.

Mar

2nd

2026

12:07

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Georgia defiant in face of UK sanctions on leading pro

When the UK froze the assets of Georgia's two most-watched pro-government television channels last week the government in Tbilisi had a simple message for its banks: ignore London. The channels, for their part, announced they would build their own bank, according to multiple reports in the Georgian media.

bne IntelliNews

Feb

27th

2026

07:40

After UK Sanctions, Imedi TV Plans to Launch Its Own Bank – Civil Georgia

Imedi TV said it will launch its own “Imedi Bank” within “a few months,” with financial backing from the broadcaster’s “loyal friends and sponsors,” days after being sanctioned by the UK for spreading “Russian disinformation.” Sanctioned on February 24 along with POSTV, another major pro-government channel, Imedi said on February 27 that it will have “no kind of problem, including financial,” amid wider discussions suggesting that British sanctions could severely impact the channels.

Feb

26th

2026

18:30

The News in Brief

Friday, February 27, 2026 Prepared by Messenger Staff Four Imedi TV Board Members Resign After UK Sanctions Over 'Russian Disinformation' Four out of five members of the supervisory board of broadcaster Imedi TV resigned on February 25, one day after the United Kingdom announced sanctions against the channel over "Russian disinformation." Those who stepped down included former owner Irakli Rukhadze, along with Giorgi Bakhtadze, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and Davit Shonia.

Messenger Georgia

Feb

26th

2026

06:24

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Sanctioned Broadcasters Face Chaos – Civil Georgia

Four out of five members of the supervisory board of pro-government Imedi TV, including former owner Irakli Rukhadze, left their positions a day after the UK announced sanctioning the channel over “Russian disinformation.” Rukhadze, as well as Giorgi Bakhtadze, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and Davit Shonia, requested expedited approval of their resignations on February 25, citing an earlier change in ownership.

Feb

25th

2026

05:00

Kobakhidze: Media freedom will be protected at Imedi and POSTV despite UK sanctions

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has stated that the fundamental right to media freedom will be fully protected at both Imedi TV and POSTV, following the United Kingdom’s decision to impose sanctions on the two broadcasters. Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze said the government takes “full responsibility” for ensuring that no journalist working at either television company will face restrictions or disadvantages as a result of the sanctions.

Feb

24th

2026

12:37

Britain unveils 'biggest' Russia sanctions on Ukraine war anniversary

The UK government Tuesday announced its "biggest sanctions package" against Russia since ones imposed straight after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine four years ago, targeting oil exports and military equipment suppliers. Marking the anniversary of the invasion, London announced nearly 300 new sanctions as foreign minister Yvette Cooper visited Kyiv.

Feb

24th

2026

12:20

Georgian lawmaker criticises UK sanctions on local TV channels

Georgia’s parliamentary majority leader Irakli Kirtskhalia has criticised the British government for imposing sanctions on Georgian media, suggesting that London should focus on its domestic challenges. In a post on Facebook, he argued that, rather than "interfering with freedom of speech" in other countries, the UK should address issues such as economic stagnation and migration problems, Caliber.Az reports.

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