Brett Novak (media personality)
| Brett Novak | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1984 (age 33–34) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Residence | Fremantle, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education |
B.Com (Curtin University) Grad Dip (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) Dip Tech (Curtin University) |
| Occupation |
Creative Director of The Freeform Foundry Australia TV personality |
| Known for |
Our Town Byte Me |
Brett Novak (Jett Novak) is an Australian entrepreneur and media personality, best known as a television presenter on the Seven Network television program Our Town[1] and as the Creative Director of advertising agency The Freeform Foundry.[2]
Early life and education
Novak was born in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. He graduated with Honours in Performing Arts from Corpus Christi College, Perth. He then studied Interactive Multimedia & Design and in 2009 completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Advertising) at Curtin University in Bentley, Western Australia, while working as a designer, developer & salesperson.[2]
Career
Advertising and business career
Novak began his career in marketing working client side in the renewables sector, starting as a Graphic Designer before working his way to become a National Marketing Manager. After moonlighting alongside his full-time position, in 2011 he formed a team and founded digital marketing & advertising agency The Freeform Foundry, which provided a platform to launch several other businesses.[2] He has been responsible for launching major Advertising campaigns for Tourism Australia among other iconic Australian brands and developments.
Media career
After completing studies at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, in April 2016 it was announced he would host the weekend program Our Town[1] on Australian television network Seven Network with co-host Pip O'Connell. Novak is also a guest on FM radio networks Nova 93.7 and Hit 92.9 and has featured in advertising campaigns for companies including Westnet.[3]
Television appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Byte Me | Presenter | TV series (5 Episodes) |
| 2015 | Rough Cuts | Presenter | TV series (1 Episode) |
| 2015 | Channel Seven Perth Telethon | Presenter | TV Event |
| 2016 | Our Town | Presenter | TV series (10 Episodes) |
| 2016 | Channel Seven Perth Telethon | Presenter | TV Event |
| 2017 | Our Town | Presenter | TV series (Pre-Production) |
Cosmopolitan Media Bachelor Of The Year 2016
On 12 September 2016, Novak was nominated for Cosmopolitan Media Bachelor Of The Year, among 90 Australian media and marketing personalities.[4]
Charity boxing event
On 4 March 2018, Novak was announced as the main card in the Perth Corporate Rumble, a charity boxing event against The Bachelor, Richie Strahan.[5]
References
- 1 2 " "Our Town". Yahoo7. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Featured Studio The Freeform Foundry". The Design Kids. The Design Kids. August 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ↑ " "Television Show Out Town Films In Kimberley". The West Australian. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ↑ " "COSMOPOLITAN AND TINDER BACHELOR OF THE YEAR". Cosmopolitan. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ↑ " "BACHELOR READY FOR BATTLE". The Sunday Times. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.