Ananey
An Israeli media and entertainment group.
Last updated August 31, 2026
Overview
Ananey, also known as Ananey Communications, is a brand associated with media and entertainment activities in Israel. The available material confirms its name, country association, and general industry description, but does not reliably establish its founding date, founder, ownership structure, detailed business portfolio, or current operating status. This entry therefore retains only the basic verified information and does not expand into unverified claims about channels, programs, or productions.
Products and positioning
A local Israeli media platform combining international entertainment brands with original production, channel operations, content distribution, and television technology.
Product categories. Linear television channels · Children’s and youth programming · Lifestyle, food, travel, and health channels · Original television series · Licensed international television brands · Content distribution and format sales · Interactive television applications · Digital games and branded television services · Post-production services
Flagship businesses
- Nickelodeon
- TeenNick
- Nick Jr.
- MTV
- MTV Music
- The Good Life Channel
- The Food Channel
- The Travel Channel
- The Health Channel
- Ananey Studios
- Ananey Tech
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Osnat Sarga | Executive producer, Ananey Studios | 2010– |
| Orly Atlas Katz | Chief executiveformer | 2014– |
| Sharon Lemberger | Chief executiveformer | 2014– |
| Iris Hod | Co-founderformer | 1996– |
| Udi Miron | Co-founder; former chief executive; special adviser after acquisitionformer | 1996–2014 |
Recent events
- 2021Ananey Tech develops Friends interactive quiz game
Ananey Tech created an interactive quiz game based on the American television series Friends.
Product launch - 2020ViacomCBS takes full control of Ananey
ViacomCBS completed the acquisition of the remaining ownership interests in Ananey, making the company part of its international media structure.
M&A - 2018Post Office reduces operations
The post-production business acquired by Ananey reduced its activities, with most of its staff subsequently laid off.
Other - 2017Viacom acquires a minority stake in Ananey Communications
Viacom acquired 25% of Ananey Communications and obtained an option to acquire control of the Israeli media company.
M&A - 2014Ananey appoints new chief executives
Sharon Lemberger and Orly Atlas Katz replaced founder Udi Miron as the company’s chief executives.
Leadership change - 2013Ananey leaves the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Ananey ended its public listing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
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