About Us
Barking Well Media was founded by Greek entrepreneur Nikos Koklonis, who was selected by Fortune magazine for its "40 Under 40" list as one of the top entrepreneurs in Greece in 2015. From its very first steps in 2018, Barking Well became a game changer in the national entertainment industry and is now one of the fastest-developing production companies in the Balkans, an entertainment group with a rich portfolio of famous international hits. Based in Athens, Greece, Barking Well Media produces some of TV’s most popular shows and has brought its creative vision to the biggest TV networks in Greece, including Alpha TV, Mega TV, Star Channel, and Antenna Group.
It all started when Nikos Koklonis, a travel industry expert, was assigned to create an innovative travel show. Celebrity Travel was a brand new concept created and hosted by Koklonis, who traveled with celebrities around the world, encouraging them to open up and share personal stories. Celebrity Travel stood out for its high production values and unique concept, receiving strong ratings. More commissions soon followed, and Barking Well now boasts a portfolio of top-rated original programs and format hits, including Just The 2 Of Us (BBC), The Chart Show (Fremantle), Celebrity Game Night (NBC Universal), The Secret Song (Can’t Stop Media), Raid the Cage (Sony Entertainment Group), Total Blackout (Fremantle), H.I.P. TV series, Family Game Fight (Universal), and original live infotainment shows such as Super Katerina and Smile Again (Hamogela kai Pali), which consistently achieve the highest ratings in their genre. Barking Well Media was also the production company for Black Paintings (Mavroi Pinakes), the new mystery TV series that premiered on Star TV.
Nikos Koklonis firmly believes that Barking Well's most important asset is its people. Barking Well connects the most creative talent, turning ideas into successful productions. The Barking Well team of media experts, content creators, culture shapers, and producers develops and acquires finished programs, introducing original TV concepts and successful international formats to the ever-growing Greek mediascape. The company has produced more than 35 projects in various genres, including talent shows, music shows, travel shows, TV series, infotainment shows and game shows. Barking Well Media also owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and lifestyle media. In 2020, the media group strategically partnered with Reach plc, the British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher, to launch the Greek edition of OK! magazine and introduce the website okmag.gr to the Greek market for the first time. The company also runs znews.gr, a popular website focused on news, TV ratings, and show reviews.
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