It was 15 years ago, in November of 1993, that the idea was born. Supplementing the idea was the desire and the will, the quest and the risk. The outcome was a revolutionary style and vision in Georgian print media: a tri-lingual weekly newspaper called The Georgian Times.
The goal of the publishers and founders was to provide moral and ideological support to the Georgian people, to fill an informational void in the country, and to disseminate current events throughout the world.

Malkhaz Gulashvili President of The Georgian Times  media-holding Tel: (995 32) 93 44 05 E-mail: gul@geotimes.ge	Nana Gagua Publisher of The Georgian Times media-holdig, Editor-in Chief   Tel:(995 55) 29 30 03 E-mail:
Pridon Dochia Tel: (995 93) 930 940 , (995 97) 930 940  E-mail:	Maia Mukhuradze Editor-in Chief Tel:+995 98 522 015 E-mail: editor@geotimes.ge maia_mukhuradze@yahoo.com

Success Story: The Georgian Times

Throughout the 15 years of The Georgian Times’ existence, a reputable business package with many independent structures has been built. These structures in combination create the most successful brand in the Georgian media business. The Georgian Times currently issues three newspapers: English-language edition of The Georgian Times, Georgian language edition of The Georgian Times, Georgian-language newspaper National Business, WAY – the first regular periodical about tourism, international reports about Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Israel and an advertising catalogue My House. It has its own advertisement and information agency, a typographic and design studio, analytical and research groups, a film and photo studio, and many services necessary for success in media business.
The story of The Georgian Times Media Holding goes back to November 1993 when it began publishing a tri-lingual newspaper. In 1994, The Georgian Times launched an English-language weekly newspaper, which served as the first printing bridge between the Caucasus and the rest of the world. Today the newspaper is a useful source of information about the Caucasus for the international community. Today the world learns about events unfolding in the Caucasus through this newspaper. A number of media companies expressed a desire to cooperate with this newspaper at the congress of the World Press Association. Close partnerships with foreign colleagues is the best indicator of recognition for The Georgian Times.
In 1994, The Georgian Times set up a strategic research center in the Caucasus called Azri which has served as the intellectual engine of the company and which has been actively cooperating with international organizations since then. Another center for political and business technologies has fostered development of national identity and helped Georgia distinguish itself in the international spectrum. The center is there wherever there is big politics or big business.
In 1995 The Georgian Times offered the first business rating, which revealed the best enterprises and entrepreneurs in the domestic and international business fields. Participation in the business rating has already become an acknowledged sign of recognition and success.
The Georgian Times was the first to identify the most important aspect of general support in the early years of Georgia’s new independence. Both business and political sectors have recognized our contribution to shaping and popularising of the image of Georgian business.
In 1996, GT’s Publishing House began offering a full package of printing services. With close partners in Georgia and abroad, the Publishing House can fulfill orders for any kinds of printing or publication. Newspapers, magazines, leaflets, annual reports, placards, labels, catalogues, promotional souvenirs and other production offered by GT Publishing House have helped promote a number of companies.
In 1996, GT published its first high-quality bi-lingual magazine, Leader Today. The magazine was an extension of the business-rating idea. LT expanded the scope of business popularization, encouraging many people outside Georgia to invest in our country.
In 1997, the design studio of The Georgian Times was established, affecting all areas of work in the holding. The studio produces advertising, TV and radio, publishing, modeling, image-building brands, interior and exterior design work, logos, trademarks, etc. The Georgian Times’ design studio has made a name for itself both in Georgia and abroad, and its production has won prizes at many international competitions.
In 1998, Georgian Opinion Research Business International (GORBI), a public opinion and market research firm, was founded. In a very short period of time, GORBI earned recognition and confidence in the CIS, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has business partners worldwide. GORBI is always associated with reliable and unbiased information.
The year 1999 saw the creation of GT’s advertising service. With customer-oriented service their top priority, GT’s advertising agents are ready to satisfy all the needs of their clientele. The service package includes creative work, production and placement of advertising products. Any kind of advertisement produced by GT is marked by its originality and high production quality. GT handles the full cycle of promotional advertising: customer - producer - distributor - consumer. GT Holding offers all sorts of advertising in media organizations in Georgia and abroad at reasonable prices.
Since 2000, GT’s Public Relations Group, one of the strongest of its kind in Georgia, offers superior PR programs through its broad links. The group is part of those half million people who work to establish healthy relations in the world. GT’s PR Group serves various public institutions, entrepreneurial structures, state and non-profit organizations, and offers lobbying service for members of government and business circles.
Since 2000, GT’s investigative journalist group has appeared where least expected. These investigative journalists research the stories that are most interesting and topical for society.
In 2000, GT established its IT Department, supplying modern technology and technical skills for The Georgian Times. GT’s IT service ensures that the Holding stays on the map in the global IT network, offering a web-studio and online editions. The IT service creates website models, provides website consultancy, design, programming, databases, automatic support systems, and local advertising networks.
The Georgian language edition of The Georgian Times is a newspaper for intellectual leaders, which aims at shaping Georgian national policy based on national will. It is an insightful and interesting newspaper, with competent analysis and superior style in the vanguard of Georgian print media. Since 2001, GT News has served as a valuable database for news from Georgia and entire Caucasus in the Georgian, Russian, and English languages. 
In 2002, the family of The Georgian Times Holding was further enlarged with two new newspapers: the Tribuna daily newspaper and the Eko weekly newspaper – two completely different newspapers with different themes, ideas and principles.
In 2002, Advisory, an image-building service with highly experienced consultants mastered the skills of the science. We can achieve harmony on the basis of mutual understanding. By taking advantage of modern technology, a broad network for disseminating information, and a strong search service, we can handle relations with any level of society, and highlight the opportunities of our clientele from the best angle. Our image designers are ideal for promote a client’s abilities at the relevant time and situation, tailoring styles to corporate and private clients.
Also in 2002, GT introduced Eye of Georgia, a photo agency which is always at the right place at right time, and which never misses important moments. Behind the photo studio are photographers with rich professional experience, and with an enormous and unique photo archive. The photo focus of photonews.ge never misses anything, capturing moments of history and beauty through an array of high-quality images. Eye of Georgia is GT’s virtual dimension in the global information network, and it improves our cooperation with various media organizations.
GT’s showbiz group, which can make a feast from nothing or a spectacular event of any scale or theme, debuted in 2002. GT’s showbiz is a leading company in Georgia, and its production activity covers the Caucasus and CIS territory. GT’s showbiz group has organized over 3,000 events, including festivals, creative evenings, personal and company jubilees, gala and solo concerts.
In 2003, GT established its production film studio - a team of talented and experienced directors, scriptwriters, animators, and videographers. GT Production produces documentaries, features, animated films, and television commercials. The company has many customers in Georgia and abroad. Georgia’s political and business elite have greatly availed themselves of GT Production’s creative service. Every new product is an amazing cocktail of taste, fantasy, and professionalism.
The guiding principle of the company and the ideological backbone was a simple, logical and laconic phrase: ‘We do what we know!’ We do what we do know, we know as we learn, we learn and develop, we change with the flow of time, and we accumulate our experience. All this is directly reflected in our present activities. We are proud of what we have created, and this is not all.
As part of its long-term goals, The Georgian Times wants to have a say in broadcast media as well by setting up a radio and TV company in the near future. GT also seeks to create a music studio that would support the principles of the holding and play a role in preserving Georgian traditions, presenting them in a new spirit. The holding also plans to launch its own typographical service.

Principles and Style
GT’s Guiding principles are professionalism, experience, creativity, quality, innovation and ethics. Along with its preference for academic style and classic trends, The Georgian Times ventures towards innovation. While we take advantage of all modern methods and principles, the results of our work seems classic.
We understand well how big our obligation is and the rights of the media. Our approach to business is based on the principle of consumer relations, quality management and teamwork.
GT cooperates with all who serve Georgia and promote new Georgian ideology. We do not see other print media outlets as our competitors. We believe that we are all working together to reflect the current reality.
Our company is a kind of studio that opens up new opportunities for talented young people to become professionals. Psychologists, journalists, sociologists, political experts, analytical experts, image-makers, designers, copy writers, script writers, directors, photographers, videographers, visual artists, animators, and speechwriters have raised the level of their skills and taken internships in Western countries, making the most of their capabilities and databases, and producing result that would guarantee the success of any customer. Today Media Holding is national spirit – past, history, religion, culture, traditions, the most progressive opinions and viewpoints – all that a country needs, and all that Georgia can be proud of.
Our ambition is to be the leader… the most reliable and dauntless media company in the Caucasus, and the company that pursues national justice.

Our staff is proud of the company’s success, and customers choose our production and service;
Our competitors respect us;
Society trusts us;
Our partners benefit from cooperating with us;
Investors put their financial trust in our business;
The Georgian Times is a member of World Association of Newspapers, and partners with media giants like The Washington Times, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Известия, РосБизнесКонсалтинг, World Paper, Bloomberg,  The Azeri Times, Коммерсант, The Moscow Times, STV, World Press Committee, International Press Institute, and other media organizations.

The Georgian Times is proud of having a long list of customers:

ARSI, a developer company
KALASI – construction company
Centre Point  Group– construction company
RAKEN Development
Tsavkisi Valley
Wissol
SOCAR Energy Georgia
International Bank of Azerbaijan
Caucasus School of Business
Hotel Old Metechi
VTB Bank Georgia
TbilAviaMsheni
Georgian Industrial Group
Geocell – a cell phone operator
PSP – a pharmaceutical company
Aversi – a pharmaceutical company
SAMGORI – 94 Group
Georgian National Airlines
Heidelberg Cement Georgia
GWS –  Georgian Wines and Spirits
Badagoni – a lead
OCEANET
GTG Group
Kazbegi
Nikora