PRIMA WANTS THREE BIG REALITY SHOWS A YEAR, ALSO LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP SERIES TO REPLACE POLABÍ

23. 2. 2026 With approximately 300,000 subscribers, the prima+ platform is still in a growth phase. Jan Maxa, the new Content and Production Director at the Prima Group, describes how he plans to connect the development of programmes for linear broadcasting with prima+, and what is coming up in the near future. On 1 February, Prima adjusted its… Continue reading PRIMA WANTS THREE BIG REALITY SHOWS A YEAR, ALSO LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP SERIES TO REPLACE POLABÍ

NOVA SELLS THE SERIES MARKOVIČ, KRÁL ŠUMAVY AND EXTRAKTOŘI ABROAD

23. 2. 2026 Oneplay Originals expands abroad. Nova has sold its series Metoda Markovič, Král Šumavy and Extraktoři. The TV Nova group is expanding the international distribution of its Oneplay Originals titles. The series Metoda Markovič: Hojer, both seasons of Král Šumavy, and the spy thriller Extraktoři will be heading to several European and non-European markets. The first… Continue reading NOVA SELLS THE SERIES MARKOVIČ, KRÁL ŠUMAVY AND EXTRAKTOŘI ABROAD

WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?

22. 2. 2026 Winter sports events are more than just ad space for brands – they are fully formed worlds with a distinct atmosphere, visual identity, and an audience that knows exactly why it is watching. That’s why campaigns work best when they don’t try to overpower the action but instead build on it. From the nighttime energy… Continue reading WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?

RADIO ADVERTISING GREW BY TWO PER CENT IN 2025, BUT THE MARKET SLOWED DOWN

20. 2. 2026 Although the overall increase in net investment in radio advertising did not keep pace with previous years, it still showed a slight increase of two per cent. The significant reduction in advertising on Czech Radio last year did not help commercial stations. Net investment in radio advertising grew by 2% last year, reaching a total… Continue reading RADIO ADVERTISING GREW BY TWO PER CENT IN 2025, BUT THE MARKET SLOWED DOWN

END OF FREE BROADCASTING? EUROPE DISCUSSES THE FUTURE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS CAUTIOUS

19. 2. 2026 The debate on the future of terrestrial television and analogue radio is shifting towards regulatory decisions. While France is predicting the end of terrestrial broadcasting within ten years and Slovakia has already abandoned free-to-air commercial stations, Britain is retaining FM until at least 2032. Czechia is currently focusing on stability and gradual evolution. In recent… Continue reading END OF FREE BROADCASTING? EUROPE DISCUSSES THE FUTURE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS CAUTIOUS

ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY

18. 2. 2026 According to a report by AdForum, the most creative awards last year went to German retailer Penny’s “Price Packs” campaign. The “Price Packs” campaign by German retail chain Penny, which displayed the price of goods directly on the packaging of its private labels, was the most acclaimed campaign of last year. This is according to… Continue reading ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY

VAB STUDY: SOCIAL MEDIA HAS NO CHANCE OF HELPING SMALL BRANDS BREAK THROUGH WITHOUT ADVERTISING ON STREAMING TV

17. 2. 2026 Today’s VAB webinar showed that while social media is popular among advertisers, it is far from a silver bullet. It’s true that it is easy to buy, easy to measure, and allows for quick testing. But there is one major problem: new research shows that its effect on new brands is limited and absolutely insufficient… Continue reading VAB STUDY: SOCIAL MEDIA HAS NO CHANCE OF HELPING SMALL BRANDS BREAK THROUGH WITHOUT ADVERTISING ON STREAMING TV

THE CHINESE NEW YEAR IS UPON US. DIOR WELCOMES IT WITH A COLLECTION AND A SHORT FILM IN BAROQUE STYLE

17. 2. 2026 Tuesday, 17 February marked the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse. Dior welcomes it with a new collection, accompanied by a new short film. The film was directed by Nina Gantz and Renée Zhan from the London-based production studio Blinkink. The stop-motion film, entitled A Ride of the Moon, was created for the… Continue reading THE CHINESE NEW YEAR IS UPON US. DIOR WELCOMES IT WITH A COLLECTION AND A SHORT FILM IN BAROQUE STYLE

SPRING TV IS COMING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD AGAINST ASIA EXPRESS, ALSO FEATURING PEOPLE AND HORSES

17. 2. 2026 While Czech Television launched most of its new programmes in January, Nova and Prima are only now entering the key part of the season. The most interesting battle is expected on weekends, when premiere formats will face off, led by the travel reality show Asia Express and the new series Buldok z Poděbrad. While Czech… Continue reading SPRING TV IS COMING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD AGAINST ASIA EXPRESS, ALSO FEATURING PEOPLE AND HORSES

TV ADVERTISING WITH A TASTE OF ITALY: BRANDS LIKE FERRERO, APEROL, FIAT AND GUCCI CONQUERED THE WORLD

16. 2. 2026 What is the history of Italian advertising, what makes it distinctive, and which Italian brands have conquered the world through TV ads?

SPEED SKATING CURRENTLY LEADS THE RATINGS FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON ČT SPORT

16. 2. 2026 The first week of Olympic broadcasts on ČT sport has so far been dominated by speed skating, with ice hockey in third place. During the first week of Olympic competition (7–14 February 2026) at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the most-watched live broadcast on ČT sport was the women’s 5 km speed skating… Continue reading SPEED SKATING CURRENTLY LEADS THE RATINGS FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON ČT SPORT

ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES

13. 2. 2026 This year’s 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 announces the composition of its juries. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic announces the composition of the juries for the 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026. Fifty judges from across Europe will decide on the best creative works of 2025 on… Continue reading ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES

ADVERTISING WORTHY OF THE BIG SCREEN. SQUARESPACE TEAMS UP WITH EMMA STONE AND YORGOS LANTHIMOS IN NEW COMMERCIAL

13. 2. 2026 American technology company Squarespace, which focuses on website creation, brought together Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos in its latest advert for Sunday’s Super Bowl. The result is a cinematic spot full of frustration. Emma Stone cannot register a domain with her name. This is the problem that Yorgos Lanthimos captures in… Continue reading ADVERTISING WORTHY OF THE BIG SCREEN. SQUARESPACE TEAMS UP WITH EMMA STONE AND YORGOS LANTHIMOS IN NEW COMMERCIAL

LOVE, DATA AND PAPRIKA SAUCE: WHAT WILL CZECH VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK LIKE IN 2026?

13. 2. 2026 How are Valentine’s Day preparations really going in Czechia? Google search data from February this year painted a picture of what Czechs really want for the holiday of love. AI assistants are helping more and more people with last-minute planning of the evening, menu and ideas. The absolute winner of this year’s Valentine’s Day preparations… Continue reading LOVE, DATA AND PAPRIKA SAUCE: WHAT WILL CZECH VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK LIKE IN 2026?

FROM DOORDASH TO CLASH OF CLANS, THESE ARE THE VALENTINE’S DAY CAMPAIGNS WE’RE LOVING

12. 2. 2026 From playful product truths to bromance-fueled gaming and culture-led stunts, this year’s Valentine’s Day campaigns show brands moving beyond traditional romance to celebrate connection in all its forms. Valentine’s Day marketing continues to evolve, with brands leaning into humor, cultural relevance and unexpected emotional insights to cut through the seasonal noise. This year’s standout campaigns… Continue reading FROM DOORDASH TO CLASH OF CLANS, THESE ARE THE VALENTINE’S DAY CAMPAIGNS WE’RE LOVING

WINTER OLYMPICS 2026 AD TRACKER: SEE THE BIGGEST COMMERCIALS FROM MILANO CORTINA

12. 2. 2026 The Winter Olympics ad tracker shows ongoing updates of the latest Milano Cortina commercials. NBCUniversal was going for gold with its Winter Olympics advertisers. The broadcaster sold out its Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ad inventory with a month to go before the games, setting a new Winter Olympics ad sales record, with the highest… Continue reading WINTER OLYMPICS 2026 AD TRACKER: SEE THE BIGGEST COMMERCIALS FROM MILANO CORTINA

PARKS: BUDGET PRESSURES FORCE 30% OF CONSUMERS TO CANCEL STREAMING SERVICES

11. 2. 2026 The number of consumers citing household expenses as the top reason for cutting streaming subscriptions has increased since 2020. Parks Associates has released new survey results indicating that affordability has overtaken content availability as the dominant reason consumers cancel video services. Data from its Streaming Competition and Profitability: Pricing Models & Retention Strategies study finds… Continue reading PARKS: BUDGET PRESSURES FORCE 30% OF CONSUMERS TO CANCEL STREAMING SERVICES

IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, ROUGHLY ONE IN SEVEN ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAUDULENT

11. 2. 2026 Fraudulent advertisements generate billions in revenue for social networks in Europe, according to a study by Juniper Research. The prediction for 2030 is even more pessimistic, forecasting that the average user will encounter fraudulent advertisements about a third more often than today. A new peer-reviewed study by Juniper Research highlights the systemic problem of fraudulent… Continue reading IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, ROUGHLY ONE IN SEVEN ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAUDULENT