Metropol FM - German-Turkish Radio
Metropol FM is a Turkish language radio station in Germany. It has been in operation since June 1999. Metropol FM is owned and operated by Media Union, a company based in Berlin. Since its inception, the station has attracted a large audience in the German market and has flourished in its broadcasting fields. In fact, the station now houses a total of one million people across Europe.
Metropol FM focuses on a target audience of German-Turkish people aged 18-49. Its goal is to provide a 24-hour program in Berlin and the surrounding area. They also provide news and entertainment in multiple languages. Their programming can be heard on DVB-C, UKW and FM. Currently, the station is aiming to capture 70% of the market share in its broadcasting area.
METROPOL FM is committed to developing a German-Turkish community that respects religion and culture. As part of this, the station sends listeners different types of Turkish musical direction. During the month of Ramadan, they send fastengebet to listeners.
METROPOL FM has an office in Berlin and a staff of 25 people. The company aims to establish a more multilingual and religious German-Turkish community. To achieve this, the station employs multicultural management and employs multiple multilingual staff. The broadcasting of their programs is carried out in eight cities in Germany. These include Berlin, Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Friedberg, Offenbach and Stuttgart.
Metropol FM also organizes many events and offers a variety of services to viewers. In addition to music, the station is also a great source of weather and traffic information.