United Media

IDJShow regional talent show wrapped up 2024 with huge success 🚀    After three months of intense competition, IDJShow 3 got a winner in the spectacular final. Sixteen-year-old Pavle Vasiljević won the title of the best and an IDJCoin worth 100,556 euros, which he will use for the further development of his musical career. The third season of the leading regional digital music competition IDJShow achieved remarkable results, synergizing traditional media and digital channels.   - 100 million views on TikTok  - 5 million views on Instagram - 20 million views on IDJShow YouTube channel - 4 million views on IDJTV YouTube channel   The grand finale recorded exceptional viewership on TV Nova in Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as on TV Sitel in Macedonia, further cementing IDJShow’s position as the leading music talent platform in the region. The contestants were supported by an expert jury - the most popular music stars from the region, Nataša Bekvalac, Relja Popović and multiple award-winning music producer Darko Dimitrov.  

Nova TV and The Ana Rukavina Foundation brought #Croatia together for the 19th annual "Želim život" Christmas charity concert, raising over €171,000 to support lifesaving initiatives. Marking 18 years of the Foundation’s mission, this heartwarming event showcased the power of solidarity, with emotional performances by some of Croatia’s most beloved artists and the unwavering support of citizens. “Once again, Nova TV is proud and honored to support the mission of the Ana Rukavina Foundation. The Christmas concert consistently exceeds expectations, inspiring many people to help those in need. It is truly heart-warming that, together with our viewers, we can contribute to this noble initiative that creates real change. The generosity of all citizens inspires us to be even better partners in fostering positive societal change. We thank everyone who participated and made this evening filled with goodwill and incredible support because, together, we can achieve great things,” said Dražen Mavrić, CEO of Nova TV. The Ana Rukavina Foundation’s tireless and selfless efforts have significantly advanced the expansion of Croatia’s Registry of Voluntary Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors and established a public Umbilical Cord Blood Bank within the Zagreb University Hospital Center. Thanks to these efforts, the Croatian Registry currently has 67,246 potential hematopoietic stem cell donors. Most importantly, 184 people have been given hope for life.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄 🥂 We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with love, happiness, and cherished moments. Thank you for being part of our journey – together, we’re shaping a media future that inspires, informs, and connects. #UnitedMedia #Christmas2024 #NewYear2025 #Innovation #Inspiration  

✨ Exciting News ✨ Our series are now airing in over 60 countries worldwide! United Media continues its trajectory as a global leader in premium content creation. From Europe to the Middle East and Africa, our productions are making waves. With key recent sales include our top crime series, Awake, The Devil’s Throat, and The Hunt for the Salamander, now airing on major platforms like M7 (Canal+), HBO MAX, and Topic MHZ. Meanwhile, Croatian family comedies (No Matter What, On the Border, and Best Men) have found new homes as format adaptations in Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Ukraine. “No Matter What” has now expanded even further, with new options for adaptation in Africa and the USA. Additionally, the popular drama “Pure Love” has successfully entered the Israeli market.

🎉 Let’s take a moment to celebrate UM country’s outstanding achievements from 2024! 🎉 🌟 Nova Broadcasting Group marked its 30th anniversary as the most-watched channel, earning a QUDAL medal and an Emmy® nomination. 🌟 Nova TV celebrated 24 years of leadership, recognized with a Digital Media Award. 🌟 N1 - CNN exclusive news channel affiliate reached its 10th anniversary, 🌟 Forbes Adria hosted its first regional Forbes Women Power Summit, gathering 400+ leaders and inspiring a generation. 🌟 Grand Production celebrated 25 years, with ZG reigning as the region's favorite music show. Across the region, our platforms supported communities, broke records, and brought exceptional content to millions. And we’re just getting started! Cheers to the incredible UM family for making all of this possible. Here’s to achieving even greater heights in 2025.

🏆 Television Vijesti: Six Years as Montenegro's #1 For the sixth consecutive year, Television Vijesti remains the most-watched TV channel in Montenegro, with an average audience share of 17%, according to Crnogorski Telekom and Ipsos data. 📺 Leading the way is flagship news program, Vijesti u pola 7, which continues to set viewership records. With an impressive 40% share and over 80,000 daily viewers, it’s the most-watched program in Montenegro across all formats. #TelevisionVijesti #Leadership #Montenegro #BroadcastExcellence

Hotel Hyatt Regency in Belgrade hosted a festive cocktail evening as part of a charitable competition for the best-decorated New Year's tree. 🌲 The event raised an incredible €21,500, which will be donated to the NORBS - National Organisation for Rare Diseases of Serbia to provide medical and technical aids for people suffering from rare diseases—needs not covered by health insurance. United Media proudly participated, decorating its New Year's tree in bold red, symbolizing boldness, strength, and courage —values that drive not only our work but society as a whole. Our TV faces—Igor Bozic, Mia Bjelogrlic, Marko Katić, Iva Kosovac, Marko Novičić, Irena Štikovac, and many others—joined the evening to celebrate the spirit of giving. At United Media, we remain committed to supporting those who need it most, both through material contributions and through our unwavering focus on reporting stories that matter. 🎁 Together, small acts of kindness make a big difference.

🎬 United Media proudly presents the series "Time of Death," an adaptation of Dobrica Ćosić's iconic novel, two years in the making. As one of the largest and most ambitious production projects in Serbia, the series showcases unparalleled dedication and craftsmanship: 📅 200 shooting days 🎭 400 actors and thousands of extras 📖 1,200 script pages filmed across hundreds of locations Created by Goran Susljik and directed by Ivan Živković, "Time of Death" brings to life the most dramatic and poignant events of Serbia during the Great War. 📺 The series is now available in Serbia on NovaS channel and in the EON catalog. Stay tuned for this monumental continuation of a story that shaped history! #UnitedMedia #TimeOfDeath #UnitedMediaStudios

A New Era for Documentaries: 500,000 Views in Just One Month! In just its first month, the Nova Docu catalog on EON recorded over 500,000 views. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing regional interest in premium documentaries and establishes Nova Docu as a leader in the genre. The most popular films were two exceptional documentaries about football legends—Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player in football history, and Bulgaria’s charismatic icon Hristo Stoichkov, both surpassing 100,000 views in November. With over 60 titles already available, Nova Docu is redefining how the region connects with compelling stories. 📽️

"As DIRECT MEDIA United Solutions has always done, we strive to stay a step ahead—creating new benefits for our clients", said Marijana Agic-Molnar in interview for Advertiser Serbia