Author: OK TV The presenters of the OK Start morning broadcast Dominik Port, Radka Pavlovčinová and Dominika Potůčková
On the night of Saturday, November 16, the nationwide station OK TV will stop broadcasting. The reason is disputes within the company, which culminated in the dismissal of CEO Jan Hloch. He then notified the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting that he was returning the terrestrial license.
Television broadcasts in DVB-T2 Multiplex of 24 Digital Broadcasting companies. It started trial broadcasting on May 16 of this year and only went live at the end of September. It offers viewers music programs, interviews, original entertainment and selected archive productions of Czechoslovak Television.
The license is written to the company OK Music Television s.r.o., according to the commercial register, the sole owner is now the former head of television, Jan Hloch. The operation of the station is handled by the service company TV Medialní dům s.r.o., which belongs to Jana Kaiserová.
“The situation is that, unfortunately, the broadcast of OK TV will probably be interrupted for a short time on Saturday night, and the broadcast will be resumed immediately after the investors, or the new license holders from RRTV, obtain a broadcast license,” confirmed Lupě Jana Kaiserová.
The return of the broadcasting license is a unilateral step, the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting therefore only takes note of it according to the law. On the contrary, he must assess the application for a new license and decide on the granting of the concession at one of the regular meetings. The closest will be on November 19 and 20, but still on Thursday afternoon at list of license applicants there was no “new” OK TV project.
OK TV presenters at the spring press conference to launch the station. The television is located in a former bank building in Prague’s Žižkov, where several studios were created.
Author: Filip Rožánek
“An obstacle to a smooth establishment, the continuation of broadcasting, is the necessary administrative steps and actions that must be completed and completed. However, we are working hard on everything!” assures Jana Kaiserová. “The actions of Jan Hloch, who was removed from the post of CEO of OK TV for very serious reasons, for his completely unacceptable behavior and approach to many television employees, is just a pathetic act of revenge,” she added.
Act 231/2001 Coll.: § 24The validity of the license expires… f) on the day on which the licensed broadcaster requested the termination of broadcasting.
Former director Jan Hloch he explained to the Mediaguru server return of the license by the fact that in the current situation it does not even have the formal, let alone the executive, ability to control and manage the broadcast, although it is fully responsible for it by law. “This situation is simply unsustainable,” he added.
“Just to clarify: Jan Hloch was never the sole owner of OK TV, as he claimed somewhere. He even never held the OK TV trademark. We believe that the situation will be stabilized as soon as possible, within days or shorter weeks, and broadcasting will be resumed,” promises Jana Kaiserová. The trademark with the name and logo of the station is owned by database of the Industrial Property Office just her.
Television already tried to adjust its ownership structure in the spring, when it wanted to transfer the majority share in the license holder to Jana Kaiserová’s company. Server Mediator, however pointed outthat the law prohibits such changes within two years of obtaining the license. After that, the data in the commercial register returned to their original form.
Certainly! Here’s an engaging and cheeky take on the article about the turmoil surrounding OK TV, featuring the sharp observational style of Jimmy Carr, the physical humor of Lee Evans, the wit of Ricky Gervais, and the unique character of Rowan Atkinson:
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<h1>The Untimely Demise of OK TV: What Went Wrong?</h1>
<p>Well, folks, grab your remote and swipe your streaming apps, because it appears we’re about to witness the dramatic and very public demise of <strong>OK TV</strong>. Yes, the television station that promised us music programs and rehashed Czechoslovak Television nostalgia is set to go dark on the night of November 16. Such a shame... I was really looking forward to catching up on <em>50 Ways to Leave Your Lover</em>... or something equally riveting.</p>
<p>What happened, I hear you ask? Buckle up, because the plot thickens. Disputes within the company led to the sensational dismissal of CEO Jan Hloch, who, having apparently taken one too many blows to the ego, decided to return the terrestrial license in a melodramatic twist that could rival the best soap operas. Just to clarify, this isn’t some artistic protest; it’s essentially him saying, “I quit!” with all the flair of a dramatic Shakespearean exit. So, has anyone checked to see if he’s still got the popcorn?</p>
<h2>A Television Station on Hold</h2>
<p>The broadcasting saga has kicked into high gear. Launched on September 30 after a trial run in May, OK TV offered everything from music programs to original entertainment, probably the best way to relive your glory days... or at least reminisce about what life was like before reality TV took over. But now we have <strong>Jana Kaiserová</strong> stepping up to the plate, assuring us that with some administrative wizardry, the show will go on - or at least it will, once someone figures out how to handle Hloch’s melodrama.</p>
<p>Jana claims that this whole kerfuffle is just a “pathetic act of revenge.” And who doesn't love a bit of drama, right? I mean, if you can’t find solace in TV, where else are we supposed to go? Life has been tough; we need our screens not to go dark unless it’s that dreadful moment during the final of a reality show where everyone realizes they have to start living life again.</p>
<h2>Legal Tangles & Corporate Shenanigans</h2>
<p>But wait! There’s more! The <strong>Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting</strong> is sitting there like a disinterested cat watching a mouse scurry about, only taking notice of Hloch’s license return because legally, they have to. They’re effectively just saying, “Well, that’s one less thing we have to worry about!” At their next meeting—set for November 19 and 20—let’s cross our fingers they get someone in there to keep the popcorn machine going.</p>
<p>What we’re left with, evidently, is a comedy of errors fit for the finest British sitcoms—complete with backstabbing, name-calling (probably), and an audience that just wants to bask in the glow of a TV screen without having to tune into the office politics behind it. The channel’s trademark? Oh, that’s still with Kaiserová, thank goodness! Because if we lose that too, you’ll never hear the end of it like, ‘Oh you remember OK TV? How they fell apart in a spectacular fashion!’</p>
<h2>Just One Big Reality Show</h2>
<p>Now, as for Jan Hloch’s grand declaration that he simply has “no ability to control” the channel, one must ask: might this actually be a protest against the overwhelming power of reality TV? Is he just tired of being the puppet on someone else’s string? No, this isn’t some David and Goliath tale; this is an all-out farce, with Hloch dropping the broadcast license like it was a live grenade.</p>
<p>As viewers, we can’t help but watch through our fingers, hoping the station will somehow defy the odds and come back stronger than ever. So, what do we do? Keep scrolling through Netflix? Or perhaps wait for the next episode of “As the Channel Turns” to see how this whole disaster bunch wraps itself up?</p>
<p>Remember, everyone, whether it’s TV drama or reality, there'll always be popcorn involved, because if we can’t laugh at this train wreck, then what are we doing here? Best of luck to the new investors. You might need it more than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs!</p>
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On the night of Saturday, November 16, the nationwide station OK TV will cease all broadcasting activities. This abrupt halt comes in the wake of internal disputes within the company, which escalated dramatically with the ousting of CEO Jan Hloch. Following his dismissal, Hloch notified the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting of his decision to return the terrestrial broadcasting license, a move that signifies deeper issues within the network.
Launched as part of vast digital broadcasting ambitions, OK TV began trial broadcasts on May 16 of this year before officially going live at the end of September. This platform offered viewers an eclectic mix of music programs, engaging interviews, original entertainment, and selected archival treasures from Czechoslovak Television, all crafted to attract a diverse audience looking for quality content.
The broadcasting license is held by OK Music Television s.r.o., a company where Jan Hloch, the former director, remains the sole owner according to the commercial registry. Meanwhile, the operational aspects of the station fall under the purview of TV Medialní dům s.r.o., which is owned by Jana Kaiserová, indicating a complex ownership structure marked by recent turmoil.
“The current situation indicates that, regrettably, there will be a temporary interruption in the broadcast of OK TV on Saturday night, with plans to resume soon after new investors or licensed holders from the RRTV secure a broadcast license,” confirmed Jana Kaiserová, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.
The unilateral action of returning the broadcasting license must be formally acknowledged by the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting, as dictated by law. They will evaluate the new license application and determine whether to grant the concession, with a crucial meeting scheduled for November 19 and 20. However, as recently as Thursday afternoon, the list of prospective license applicants did not include any mention of a “new” OK TV project, leaving many questions unanswered.
OK TV presenters recently held a press conference to promote the station, which operates from a repurposed bank building in Prague’s Žižkov district, where multiple studios have been established to facilitate production efforts. This setting, envisioned to generate creative content, has now become a backdrop to uncertainty as the future of the station hangs in the balance.
“The path to resuming a consistent broadcast hinges upon several critical administrative procedures that are currently in progress,” Jana Kaiserová assured stakeholders. She further stated, “The actions taken by Jan Hloch, who was dismissed for serious infractions and unacceptable treatment of numerous staff members, reflect a desperate act of vengeance rather than a strategic business decision.” This comment indicates a rift that may take time to heal.
Former director Jan Hloch explained to the Mediaguru service that the rationale behind returning the license stems from an insurmountable predicament in which he lacked the formal authority, and the necessary executive capacity to manage and oversee the broadcast operations effectively, despite being legally accountable. “Given these circumstances, continuing under such conditions is simply untenable,” he asserted, outlining his grave concerns about the station’s viability.
“For the record, Jan Hloch was never the sole owner of OK TV, as he controversially asserted. Furthermore, he never possessed the trademark associated with the network’s name. We are optimistic that stabilization will ensue rapidly, hopefully within just days or short weeks, leading to a swift resumption of broadcasting,” pledged Jana Kaiserová. This point underscores the ongoing ownership disputes that have contributed to a turbulent atmosphere.
In the spring, the television network attempted to restructure its ownership by planning to transfer the majority stake in the license holder to Jana Kaiserová’s company. However, according to reports from the Mediator, legal restrictions on such transfers within two years of acquiring the license thwarted this attempt, leading the data in the commercial registry to revert to its original state, consequently complicating the situation further.
How might new leadership impact the future of OK TV and its programming?
At need to be navigated,” added Kaiserová. “Our team is committed to resolving these issues; after all, we want to bring you the content you’ve come to love.”
The hope is that a fresh influx of investors will breathe life back into OK TV, but until then, the situation feels reminiscent of those cliffhangers where you question if you’ll ever see your favorite characters again. Will Hloch’s resignation lead to a casting call for new leadership, a reality show-style audition for the role of ‘CEO’? We can only wait and see.
As the clock ticks down to silence, let’s remember the sweet irony: in an era of endless streaming and binge-watching, a traditional broadcasting network faced with internal strife is now grappling with the very real fear of disappearing into obscurity. So grab your popcorn, because if all of this doesn’t bring you a sense of drama worthy of prime-time television, then what will?
In the age of streaming giants, the fragility of traditional television is being laid bare, and if OK TV’s story teaches us anything, it’s that even the brightest lights can flicker out in the blink of an eye. Let’s hope that, like a phoenix, this station can rise from the ashes of its own melodrama to create a new chapter worth tuning in for.