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Mukwege’s mission

11 january 2021

The Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege (65) has been an international ambassador of the Postcode Lotteries since 2019.

Singing is a lifeline

14 december 2020

With players’ support, Volunteering Matters is helping older people in Great Britain to stay connected during the pandemic.

Our funding philosophy

14 may 2021

What’s the philosophy behind Novamedia’s Postcode Lotteries’ way of funding charities? “We are also open to plans that have not yet proven themselves.”

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‘Volunteers of great importance to refugee organisations'

18 june 2021

On World Refugee Day, Sigrid van Aken, CEO of Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries, points out the great value of volunteers assisting refugees.

Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries becomes member of European Lotteries

11 june 2021

The members of European Lotteries (EL) voted in favour of a group membership for Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries.

Novamedia shares highlights of 2020 in newsletter

17 may 2021

Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries has sent out a newsletter to its friends and relations about the highlights of 2020.

Imme Rog (CMO): 'The challenge is to surprise our clients every time again'

11 may 2021

The new edition of MarketingTribune Magazine interviews Imme Rog, CMO Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries. Her strategy? Keep surprising!

Why freely disposable, long-term funding is of great value

7 may 2021

Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries strongly believes in unrestricted, long-term financing. CEO Sigrid van Aken explains why it helps organisations to carry out their mission better.

Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries annual results 2020 showcases year of 7% growth

27 april 2021

In 2020, the lotteries’ combined revenue amounted to 2.1 billion Euro, representing a 7% ticket sales growth compared to 2019.

Courageous funding: support for an all-in-one-test for all infectious diseases

9 april 2021

An all-in-one-test for all infectious diseases: it’s the dream of the Tuberculosis Foundation.

Leading Academic: ‘Postcode Lotteries are a very safe game’

3 april 2021

The Postcode Lottery is a very safe game, according to leading Academic Mark Griffiths.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad named new International Ambassador

22 march 2021

Novamedia is very pleased to welcome Nobel Peace Prize winner 2018 Nadia Murad as new International Postcode Lotteries’ Ambassador.

Novamedia is planning to develop online games of chance

5 march 2021

The Dutch market for online games of chance will open on 1 October 2021. Novamedia will apply for a permit to offer online games of chance.

British start-up wins half a million euros for sustainable alternative to plastic

26 february 2021

SoluBlue (UK) has just been announced as the winner of the Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge 2020.

Uitgeefhuis Nieuw Amsterdam acquired by Lannoo Publishers

11 january 2021

Uitgeverij Lannoo Groep acquires Uitgeefhuis Nieuw Amsterdam (recently named Park Uitgevers).

Boudewijn Poelmann starts impact investing fund

23 december 2020

Boudewijn Poelmann and three (former) employees of Novamedia have founded an impact investment fund: Phase2.earth.

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Sigrid van Aken in Dutch newspaper: ‘We are aiming for the second 10 billion'

30 november 2020

Sigrid van Aken, CEO of Novamedia, has been interviewed by the Dutch newspaper Het Parool.

Boudewijn Poelmann stopt als bestuurder Novamedia

6 november 2020

Boudewijn Poelmann, oprichter van Novamedia, treedt op 31 december terug als bestuurder van Novamedia.

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Six start-ups compete for grand prize of 500,000 euros

1 september 2020

Start-ups from Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Norway and Sweden have been announced as the finalists.

25 start-ups can win half a million euros in green business competition

30 june 2020

The Green Challenge has announced the 25 start-ups that have made it through the first stage of the competition.

Michiel Verboven new Chief Commercial Officer

19 may 2020

As of 1 June 2020, Michiel Verboven has been appointed a member of the Executive Board of Novamedia.

Thanks to our players, good causes can continue to help

29 april 2020

The coronavirus has an unprecedented impact on charities and NGOs. There are also heartening initiatives.

Audax Group stronger with e-commerce platform BookSpot

8 april 2020

Audax Group today announces the acquisition of online bookstore BookSpot.

Together we stand strong during the coronavirus pandemic

21 march 2020

Together we try and make it through this tough time. The consequences of the virus and the necessary measures are tangible.

In conversation with new CEO Sigrid van Aken

4 march 2020

Sigrid van Aken will be the CEO of Novamedia from March. And in that capacity, chair of the Board of the National Charity Lotteries.

Boudewijn Poelmann hands over CEO role to Sigrid van Aken

4 march 2020

Boudewijn Poelmann will hand over the chairman’s gavel to Sigrid van Aken with effect from March 2020.

1 million for green start-ups that contribute to a better world

2 march 2020

Green start-ups from the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Norway and Sweden, the countries with a Postcode Lottery.

Change of leadership Novamedia Sweden

5 february 2020

Cecilia Bergendahl, Managing Director of Novamedia Sweden, chooses to leave the company after six years.

Reisboekhandel Pied à Terre verhuist naar het Rokin

4 december 2019

Pied à Terre, een van de grootste reisboekhandels van Europa, zet zijn winkel voort vanuit boekwinkel Scheltema in Amsterdam.

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Swedish start-up wins half a million euros for innovative algae-based material

9 october 2019

Swedish Algae Factory has been announced as the winner of the Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge 2019.

Podium Publishers joins Publishing House Nieuw Amsterdam

21 july 2019

As of July 2019, publishing house Podium will pursue its activities as part of Publishing House Nieuw Amsterdam.

Postcode Lotteries 7th largest maritime philanthropic funder

27 may 2019

Postcode Lotteries have been ranked as the 7th largest funder of maritime good causes.

Queen Máxima opens new sustainably renovated office

6 december 2018

Her Majesty Queen Máxima opened the new home of the Charity Lotteries in Amsterdam.

The Postcode Lottery starts in Norway

20 september 2018

The Postcode Lottery, one of the most successful charity lotteries in the world, is coming to Norway.

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