Nova Plus: Redesign & Digital Transformation of a Leading Croatian Multimedia Group’s Streaming Platform

Nova Plus: Redesign & Digital Transformation of a Leading Croatian Multimedia Group’s Streaming Platform

This case study focuses on Nova TV and its flagship streaming service, Nova Plus.

OTT

Web Design

Mobile apps

3D Assets

VOD

Web Development

Overview

Overview

Overview

Nova TV, part of United Media Sarl, part of United Group BV – the leading telecommunications and media company in Southeastern Europe, recognized an opportunity to elevate its OTT platform, Nova Plus, to better meet the evolving expectations of digital audiences.

Adapting to new user expectations, Nova TV set out to enhance the platform’s user experience, unify content delivery across all devices, and introduce modern features that would strengthen engagement and monetization.

The Client’s Opportunity

The challenge

The challenge

The challenge

Nova Plus had a solid foundation as a local streaming platform with strong content and a loyal viewer base. However, there was a clear opportunity to take it to the next level by addressing several areas for growth:

  • Unifying two existing platforms to streamline user journeys and centralize data tracking

  • Modernizing the user experience, particularly on mobile and smart devices, to align with evolving viewer habits

  • Introducing personalization features such as content recommendations and user profiles to deepen engagement

  • Improving content discoverability through better navigation and visual presentation

  • Enhancing monetization potential and giving editorial teams greater control with more intuitive tools

These areas offered an opportunity to position Nova Plus as a future-ready, user-first OTT platform built for the future of digital media.

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Approach Taken

The solution

The solution

The solution

We partnered with Nova TV to redesign, consolidate, and modernize Nova Plus.

The project’s goals were clear:

  • Make content easy to discover, enjoy, and return to.

  • Build a platform that works seamlessly across devices.

  • Empower editors with real-time tools for content management.

Tools, methods, and features used

  • Unified Platform: Web, mobile, tablet, smart TV, Chromecast – all synced

  • Modern UX/UI: Global-standard visuals, responsive design, improved content hierarchy

  • Smart Features: AI search, continue watching, binge mode, user profiles,

  • My List Editor Tools: Backoffice CMS, real-time analytics, content promo controls

  • Marketing Boosters: Push notifications, promotional placements, QR in-video CTAs

  • SEO & Analytics: Better content discovery and cross-platform tracking.

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Results and outcomes

Results and outcomes

Results and outcomes

Transformational Growth Across Every Metric

Transformational Growth Across Every Metric

Following the redesign and digital transformation, Nova Plus experienced a dramatic surge in both user engagement and platform performance. The results speak for themselves:

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Together, these results mark Nova Plus not just as a revitalized platform, but a benchmark for regional OTT innovation - built to compete, engage, and grow.

Together, these results mark Nova Plus not just as a revitalized platform, but a benchmark for regional OTT innovation - built to compete, engage, and grow.

Together, these results mark Nova Plus not just as a revitalized platform, but a benchmark for regional OTT innovation - built to compete, engage, and grow.

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