PT Agung Media Publisher was established in January 2024 in West Panyabungan, Mandailing Natal, Indonesia, as an academic-oriented publishing company committed to advancing scholarly communication. The company was founded in response to the growing need for professional, ethical, and structured academic publishing support within higher education institutions.
The founders of PT Agung Media Publisher are Ahmad Salman Farid, M.Sos. and Muhammad Ardiansyah, M.M., both of whom are lecturers at STAIN Mandailing Natal. Their shared academic background and experience in higher education became the foundation for building a publishing company rooted in academic values and integrity.
Ahmad Salman Farid, M.Sos., serves as a lecturer in Media Communication and Islamic Broadcasting. His expertise in media studies, communication strategies, and Islamic digital broadcasting has significantly influenced the company’s vision in managing academic content, scholarly communication, and ethical dissemination of knowledge.
Muhammad Ardiansyah, M.M., is a lecturer in Entrepreneurship, bringing strong competence in business development, management, and sustainability. His background ensures that PT Agung Media Publisher is not only academically credible but also professionally managed with a clear and sustainable business model.
The collaboration between media communication expertise and entrepreneurial insight creates a unique synergy within PT Agung Media Publisher. This combination allows the company to balance academic rigor with effective publishing management and service innovation.
Since its establishment, PT Agung Media Publisher has focused on supporting authors, researchers, and academic institutions in improving the quality of their publications. The company emphasizes ethical publishing practices, manuscript quality development, and compliance with national and international journal standards.
Located in Mandailing Natal, PT Agung Media Publisher represents a commitment to developing academic publishing beyond major metropolitan centers. With a strong academic foundation and clear professional vision, the company continues to grow as a trusted partner in scholarly publishing and academic capacity building.
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