NOVA Entertainment

ICYMI: Last week marked the launch of the Australian chapter of Ad Net Zero, of which NOVA is proud to be a foundation partner.   Ad Net Zero’s ‘all for none’ mission speaks to the huge role advertising can – and must – play in tackling the climate emergency, and we look forward to getting to work alongside our other partners.   For our part, minimising NOVA’s environmental impact – including our carbon footprint – forms a critical pillar in our recently launched ESG strategy, ‘Sound Future’. We’re committed to using our voice for good and leaving our communities better than we found them.   For more information on Ad Net Zero or our Sound Future program, visit the link in our comments. 

Fantastic to see so many excellent salespeople being celebrated around the country today. Congratulations to all the Media i finalists, ESPECIALLY our talented and tenacious NOVA Entertainment team.   We’re proud of the way our people perform for our clients. Their dedication, creativity and consistency has earned us a spot on the shortlist for National Sales Team of the Year, with our QLD, SA, and WA teams also earning a nod in their respective markets.   Special mention to the stars listed below for their individual recognition, especially those returning for consecutive year(s). You’re the difference. Lucy Carey - NSW Ebony Delmo - VIC Holly Reynolds - VIC Damian Rosengarten - QLD Alana Bulger – QLD Daniel Muscat – SA Matt Russell - SA Gemma Brandley - WA Megan Beard- WA  

Adjusting to parenthood can be overwhelming, with many new parents experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and, sometimes, depression. Sadly, 100,000 parents experience perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) in Australia every year. We are so excited to support those from NOVA who are using one of their #GiveBackDays and are walking with Gidget Foundation Australia this Thursday, 24 October, to help open the 50th Gidget House. Their efforts will help provide free, face-to-face specialist mental health support to help new parents during their darkest moments. Good luck to those involved and thank you to those who have donated. If you wanted to donate, it is never too late (and you can donate at any time) https://lnkd.in/gsM_dn9e #STRYDE4 #FundraisingEvent #PostnatalDepression #NewParents #gidgetlove #proudlysupporting, #NovaEntertainment Peter Charlton Peter Colosimo Amanda Bollans (Cervonaro) Daphne Cardona Carlie Okkerse Claire L. Catrina Harding Brittany Haskins Ray George Paris Birch Sophie Geras Brendan Thompson

NOVA Entertainment celebrated a successful night at the 2024 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs), securing awards across the business.   Among the highlights, Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes, host of Nova 919’s Jodie & Hayesy Breakfast Show, won The Brenno / Best New Talent On Air – Radio (Metro), while Ben, Liam & Belle took home Best Comedy Segment for the second year in a row for their Aussie We Didn't Start The Fire segment.   Head of Music for the Nova Network, Scott Baker-Smith, was also recognised as Music Director of the Year. Our Marketing Team not only took home Marketing Team of the Year, but also won Best Marketing Campaign with their work on Smooth FM’s Together in Music.   Our Adelaide Direct Sales Team also had an outstanding night, winning Sales Team of the Year (Metro). Additionally, Darren Russell & Eddie Bye took home Best Stationed Produced Commercial Campaign (Metro).   To top it all off, we took home the Diversity & Inclusion award with Sound Future, our commitment to use our voice for good.   A huge congratulations to our winners, all of our finalists, and the talented teams across the business. To see the full list of winners, head to the comments below. 

"We choose talent who have already invested time with the people they love on whatever platform it is; hosts we know have built a strong, engaged community and can bring them across to podcasts." Our Nova Podcast talent all have one thing in common – a proven and unique connection with their significant, loyal and engaged communities. Hear directly from our Head of Podcasts, Rachel Corbett, on what she looks for when building our network and the audience that underpins it.

Great to see legends like Gemma Brandley recognised for living our commitment to being a partner for performance. Congrats to Gem and thanks Initiative for the shout out (by proxy)!

With the radio landscape more competitive than ever, we’re proud to say Survey 6 was a cracker, with NOVA Entertainment drawing the country’s biggest FM audience in every major daypart – breakfast, afternoons & evenings, weekday & weekends.   Here are some special mentions:   AUSTRALIA'S #1 DRIVE SHOW | Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel are officially the country’s #1 Drive Show in both share and cume.   MELBOURNE’S #1 FM STATION | Smooth FM 91.5 takes over Melbourne with an 11% share - one whole point ahead of our nearest competitor.   AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST BREAKFAST AUDIENCE | 2.2m Australians choose to start their day with Nova – more than any other FM station. If you want to talk to more people in the morning, talk to us.   As every survey in 2024 has proven, no other metro network can connect you with more Australians. There’s lots more to be excited about, so if you love diving into the details, head to the comments section.

Happy International Podcasts Day! As podcasting continues to rise in popularity, there's no better time to acknowledge its impact and the connections it fosters between creators and listeners.   Did you know that 81% of listeners have taken action as a result of hearing an advertiser on their favourite podcast? *   Podcasting can take your brand where others can't. Want to connect your brand with Australia's most trusted medium? Talk to us.

“Everybody’s looking for audience. Everybody wants audience with inventory that has an impact. We have that" - Nicole Bence. Our annual Hear & Now conference provides a unique platform for two-way conversations, free from distractions, allowing our partners to engage deeply, complemented by a stunning landscape and incredible hospitality.    "Conversations like this of an intimate nature are very transparent with a partnership approach. After we walk away, what we take out of it shapes the decisions we make in our business in the future.” Group Commercial Director, Josh Halling.