THE MOST WATCHED HOLIDAY SHOW WAS THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES. HOW DID THE TVS DO THIS SUMMER?

4. 9. 2025 Police Modrava once again confirmed its strong position in the summer offer and became the most watched show of this year’s holiday season. The most watched show of this year’s holiday TV season (1.7.-17.8.2025) was the series Policie Modrava (Nova). It was the only one of the main evening shows to attract more than one… Continue reading THE MOST WATCHED HOLIDAY SHOW WAS THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES. HOW DID THE TVS DO THIS SUMMER?



PRIMA INCREASED SALES LAST YEAR, NET PROFIT ROSE TO 447 MILLION CZK

3. 9. 2025 Last year, FTV Prima continued to grow its revenues from the operation of TV channels and online websites. The revenues of FTV Prima, the operator of the Prima Group’s TV channels, video platform Prima and several websites, increased by 7% to CZK 4.4 billion last year. The company also achieved a higher net profit of… Continue reading PRIMA INCREASED SALES LAST YEAR, NET PROFIT ROSE TO 447 MILLION CZK



AI GRANDMOTHER BECOMES “CYBER SCAMMERS’ NIGHTMARE” IN O2 CAMPAIGN

3. 9. 2025 O2’s new campaign, created entirely through AI, aims to reduce the impact of fraud and educate the public about digital security. Operator O2 is launching a new campaign to highlight the growing threat of fraudulent phone calls. The digital character Grandma Alenka plays a central role in the campaign. The kind but stubborn AI heroine… Continue reading AI GRANDMOTHER BECOMES “CYBER SCAMMERS’ NIGHTMARE” IN O2 CAMPAIGN



SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADVERTISING: AD SPOTS FILLED WITH SUN, SEA AND CHEERFUL VIBES ENCOURAGE SHOPPING

2. 9. 2025 Summer will soon be over, but its mood continues, as does the flood of TV commercials aimed at capitalizing on consumers' summer behavior.



INVESTMENT IN ADVERTISING TO SLOW THIS YEAR, TRADITIONAL MEDIA TO DECLINE

2. 9. 2025 Traditional media operators are the most affected by the absence of major events this year, so it is mainly purely digital players that are contributing to the overall market growth, says Pavel Koreň, describing the estimated development of advertising investments this year. Globally, the media market is maintaining stable growth in terms of investment in… Continue reading INVESTMENT IN ADVERTISING TO SLOW THIS YEAR, TRADITIONAL MEDIA TO DECLINE



RADIOHOUSE AND TV NOVA WILL AGAIN SUPPORT SMALLER ENTREPRENEURS WITH CZK 100 MILLION

1. 9. 2025 Media agency Radiohouse in collaboration with TV Nova is launching another edition of the RH 300 Cross programme. Radiohouse and TV Nova are relaunching the RH 300 Cross project , which will provide regional entrepreneurs with CZK 100 million worth of media support. The aim of the project is to support the growth of small… Continue reading RADIOHOUSE AND TV NOVA WILL AGAIN SUPPORT SMALLER ENTREPRENEURS WITH CZK 100 MILLION



SINGER LEAVES THE POSITION OF CEO OF PRIMA GROUP, REPLACED BY KUBAT

1. 9. 2025 A key change in the management of FTV Prima. Marek Singer is moving on from his position as CEO of the Prima Group after seventeen years. His place will be taken by Lukáš Kubát. The current head of the Prima Group , Marek Singer, is moving from the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to… Continue reading SINGER LEAVES THE POSITION OF CEO OF PRIMA GROUP, REPLACED BY KUBAT



BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

31. 8. 2025 The nostalgic campaign continues a strategy rooted in fan truths, which is paying off for McDonald’s. On its journey to rebuild connections with younger audiences, McDonald’s has traveled into subcultures including hip-hop, K-pop, anime, and streetwear. But for years, one world had fallen off the map: the magical realm of McDonaldland. First introduced in 1971,… Continue reading BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND



CZECHS DO NOT PERCEIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AS A MAJOR THREAT

31. 8. 2025 The majority of Czechs perceive child sexual abuse and related content as the biggest threat on the internet, while copyright infringement or the sale of counterfeit goods are considered less harmful than people in other European countries. The Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) in cooperation with Ipsos conducted the first wave of the international… Continue reading CZECHS DO NOT PERCEIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AS A MAJOR THREAT



THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

30. 8. 2025 Television campaigns focused on education no longer promote only crayons, backpacks and university brochures. Instead, they have become a tool for presenting universal social values, parental ambitions and cultural identity. From Target’s musical spectacle in the US to the digital revolution of India’s Byju’s to the film-style public campaign of the French Ministry of Education,… Continue reading THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?



STADIUMS AS SUMMER ADVERTISING LABS. THE IMPACT OF MEGA SPORTS EVENTS ON BRAND MARKETING

29. 8. 2025 Wimbledon, Tour de France, US Open, EURO, and Formula 1—the biggest summer sporting events are moments when advertising becomes a pop culture phenomenon.



THE FUTURE OF STREAMING IS DIFFERENT AD LOADS FOR EACH VIEWER

28. 8. 2025 As streamers experiment with ad load optimization, their only constraint is the consumer experience. Ad loads on streaming services today are a fraction of what viewers once endured on linear television. While cable and broadcast typically pack in 12 to 16 minutes of commercials per hour, most streaming platforms hover between four and eight minutes… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF STREAMING IS DIFFERENT AD LOADS FOR EACH VIEWER



CZECH SHOPPERS 45+: ACTIVE, CHOOSY AND NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THE YOUNG

28. 8. 2025 The consumer behaviour of Czechs aged 45-64 is not very different from that of younger generations, yet this largest age group is often neglected in marketing strategies, Petr Tomáš discusses in another text about Czechs over 45. In the first part we showed you that Czechs 45+  are the richest Czech target group, which doesn’t… Continue reading CZECH SHOPPERS 45+: ACTIVE, CHOOSY AND NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THE YOUNG



TOYOTA TEAMS UP WITH REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI TO REACH NEW TARGET

27. 8. 2025 Toyota expands its activities in the area of branded content and product placement, becomes a partner of the reality show Zrádci. Toyota Czech Republic has become an official partner of the second series of the detective game show Zrádci broadcast on TV Prima, for which it provided eight Land Cruiser vehicles. It is thus expanding its… Continue reading TOYOTA TEAMS UP WITH REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI TO REACH NEW TARGET



AMPERE ANALYSIS: US SPORTS RIGHTS SPEND HITS $30.5BN AS EUROPE STALLS

27. 8. 2025 Spending on US sports rights has surged 122% over the past decade, rising from $13.8bn in 2015 to $30.5bn in 2025, according to new insight from Ampere Analysis. Over the same period, total TV industry revenues increased by just 24%, meaning investment in rights has grown five times faster than the broader market. Sports rights… Continue reading AMPERE ANALYSIS: US SPORTS RIGHTS SPEND HITS $30.5BN AS EUROPE STALLS



CREATIVITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR CIVILISATION. CREATIVITY IS LIFE, SAYS SIR JOHN HEGARTY

26. 8. 2025 Creativity is not the domain of artists—it is the holy grail for people working in various fields. It is an act of self-expression and therefore a vital competency for anyone who wants to grow and innovate, and who seeks new ways to create value and move themselves and their community forward. As such, it is… Continue reading CREATIVITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR CIVILISATION. CREATIVITY IS LIFE, SAYS SIR JOHN HEGARTY



EFFIE REGISTERS 118 APPLICATIONS THIS YEAR, A FIFTH MORE THAN LAST YEAR

26. 8. 2025 The largest domestic advertising effectiveness competition Effie will evaluate 118 applications this year. This is a record number. A record 118 entries will compete in the 28th edition of the Effie Awards Czech Republic, announced by the Association of Communication Agencies (AKA). The fiercest competition is in the sports category, in activation marketing and in… Continue reading EFFIE REGISTERS 118 APPLICATIONS THIS YEAR, A FIFTH MORE THAN LAST YEAR



NOVA OPEN TO BRINGING ORDINACE BACK TO TV

26. 8. 2025 Nova wants to build on this year’s results with its autumn programming, having succeeded in increasing its market share. Nova group’s Programming Director, Silvia Majeská, believes that the autumn lineup is strong and will find its audience. The Nova group expects its autumn programming schedule to continue the current growth in viewership. Nova group’s Programming… Continue reading NOVA OPEN TO BRINGING ORDINACE BACK TO TV