TV9

TV9 television (TV9 телевиз) is a commercial TV established in 2003. It is ranked among the top 10 televisions by audience shares. TV9 broadcasts round-the-clock on 2 channels and also offers an Internet live transmission of its programs. The national media, whether print or broadcast, take little interest in the information needs of rural citizens, focusing mainly on news and events in the capital city. An exception is the commercial TV9 which regularly purchases content for its daily news programmes from provincial television journalists. The channel employs a nationwide network of rural correspondents. It distinguishes itself from other commercial televisions also through regular programs that promote budhist religious values. According to its website, the TV9 has the goal to become the leading broadcaster by enlightening citizens and promoting national unity and development. (http://tv9.mn/about-us) TV9 is considered to be affiliated with the leader of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP) and former President of Mongolia N. Enkhbayar. The television is owned by “Media holding LLC.” In 2016 the government appointed regulatory commission CRC stated on its website that TV9’s special license is hold by Media Holding LLC, who’s owner is Escon LLC, N. Enkhutya. (http://crc.gov.mn/k/4x/5y) N.Enkhtuya is the sister of the former President of Mongolia. N. Enkbayar.