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, education is now more than just a product in advertising. In the Czech environment, we are still keeping our feet on the ground, but this may be a call for positive change.

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

29. 8. 2025 The biggest summer sporting events are not just competitions for trophies. There are also moments when advertising becomes a pop culture event. Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the US Open, the EURO and Formula 1 are not only the highlights of the sporting season but also comprehensive advertising laboratories. Each of these events offers a completely different media space – from the aristocratic minimalism of Wimbledon to the pop culture spectacle of the US Open to the technology-oriented branding of Formula 1. The common denominator is the effort of brands to achieve deeper audience engagement through new formats, digitalisation and personalised experiences. It is no longer just about reaching an audience – the goal is to create a cultural moment that resonates across channels, generations and markets. The Tour de France and the power of film aesthetics For many years, the Tour de France has rightly maintained its reputation as the largest and most-watched cycling race in the world. This Grand Tour, which takes place every July, is not only a sporting event but also a global advertising platform where many brands test the effectiveness of innovative formats. Live broadcasts of the Tour are provided by more than a hundred television stations in over 190 countries around the world, with a cumulative audience of over 3.5 billion viewers. The individual stages are filmed from the air, from motorcycles and from stationary cameras, making the Tour an ideal space for advertising and product placement. The race thus boasts a distinctive cinematic aesthetic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a subject of interest across different industries. The global state of creativity in 2025 is addressed in the report The Business of Creativity, which includes insights from Sir John Hegarty, who has made immense contributions to shaping modern advertising.

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.

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.

ADS ARE LOUD, FLASHY, AND IN-YOUR-FACE. EXCEPT THESE ONES

25. 8. 2025 Brands like Whisker, Calm, and Angel Soft are using ad breaks to offer moments of relief from overstimulation.

NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

25. 8. 2025 Memories of the good old days are both enjoyable and highly impactful – something brands eagerly leverage in their marketing. Nostalgia is one of the major marketing trends of 2025 and can connect consumers with the past, evoke positive emotions and create a deeper relationship with the brand. Advertisements referring to the popular culture of past decades, retro visuals or iconic slogans act as a kind of time machine, transporting viewers back to moments stored deep in their memory. Some brands, such as Coca-Cola, Nintendo and Volkswagen, have long relied on nostalgia and made it a key part of their identity. In times of rapid technological progress and uncertainty, retro marketing offers a safe haven – and an effective way to reach different generations. How do companies draw inspiration from the past, and why does this approach work so well?

TV FALL IS STARTING. THE NEWS FEED IS JUST GETTING STARTED

25. 8. 2025 Another fall television programming season begins. Most of the news will be presented on commercial stations in the week of August 25.

REPORT: THE ONLY THING BIGGER THAN NFL TV ADS ARE NFL STREAMING ADS

22. 8. 2025 New data from EDO finds that ads during football games on Peacock, Netflix, and Amazon last year were more effective than in-game linear.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS ARE HERE, BRANDS TARGET PARENTS AND STUDENTS

22. 8. 2025 As the start of the school year approaches, major brand marketing campaigns aimed at students and parents have kicked off.

CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHES VIDEO PODCAST ABOUT STARTUPS

21. 8. 2025 CNN Prima News is launching Start[up]ujeme, a weekly show that will offer a look at the Czech and global startup scene and opportunities in innovation and technology.

THE FUTURE HAS ALREADY BEGUN. AR AND VR ARE TRANSFORMING TV ADVERTISING INTO AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

21. 8. 2025 Smart TVs, augmented reality and the advent of new devices such as Apple Vision Pro are fundamentally changing the way brands communicate with customers. Television and outdoor advertising are no longer just one-way communications – they are becoming interactive, personalised experiences. Companies are investing in AR and VR campaigns for higher engagement, better conversions and lower costs. And even though these formats still face technical limitations, their role in the marketing mix is increasingly compelling.

RECMA: THE MEDIA MARKET GREW LAST YEAR. KNOWLIMITS LEADS OMD AND PHD

20. 8. 2025 Recma also compiled its ranking of media agencies and their overall activity in the Czech market last year.

THE MOST VALUABLE FOOD BRAND IS NESTLÉ, NON-ALCOHOLIC COCA-COLA

20. 8. 2025 Brand Finance has compiled the latest brand value rankings for the food, soft drinks and dairy segments.