New Mobile App ‘Rova’ Goes Live

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Monday 23 January, 2017

‘ROVA’ GOES LIVE

MediaWorks new digital audio streaming platform rova is LIVE from today.

The new mobile app offers Kiwis a simple and easy way to access their favourite local radio content in a digital environment, bringing together all MediaWorks’ radio entertainment stations, including MediaWorks’ local radio shows across the More FM and The Breeze network.

In addition to digital live-streaming of The Edge, The Edge TV, The Rock, More FM, The Breeze, The Sound, Mai, George FM, RadioLIVE and Magic, rova comes equipped with a range of podcast style channels, allowing users to stream the best bits from a range of MediaWorks’ entertainment and news brands.

These 24/7 highlight podcasts are available on dedicated channels and include the Mai Morning Crew; More FM’s Si & Gary; George FM Breakfast; The Rock’s Morning Rumble, and Drive with Thane & Dunc; The Edge’s Jay-Jay, Dom and Randell, and Jono, Ben & Sharyn; and 7 Days.

Sharyn Casey, host of The Edge Afternoons, said: “Just what everyone needs, 24-7 Jono, Ben and a Sharyn! OK that might not be true, but I personally guarantee you'll laugh at least twice a podcast".

Leon Wratt, MediaWorks Group Content Director Music, said: “rova builds on our existing local content strength, expanding our presence in the digital space. But rova goes a step further, filling a gap in the market by providing audiences the very best of their local entertainment programmes, available whenever they want. We’re absolutely stoked to bring this awesome product to Kiwis.”

rova is available now for iOS and Android devices via the App Store and Google Play. Download from http://rova.nz

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