APPLE HAS INCREASED ITS BRAND VALUE AND REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE

24. 1. 2025 Brand Finance has published an updated ranking of the world’s most valuable brands. Apple is once again the world’s most valuable brand. That’s according to a new ranking by Brand Finance. It estimates Apple’s brand value at $574.5 billion. The value of the second-ranked Microsoft reaches USD 461 billion, according to the ranking. It is… Continue reading APPLE HAS INCREASED ITS BRAND VALUE AND REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE

STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

15. 1. 2025 Leading brands are using an ineffective combination of media channels for their campaigns, a major new study has found, with many optimizing for reach instead of for brand metrics that will yield more impact. The study, from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, concluded that current marketing practices are “far from optimal” and that… Continue reading STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

11. 1. 2025 Linear TV remains the bedrock of most FMCG media plans, accounting for an average 56% of spending compared to 35% across other sectors, according to a Thinkbox study. Background Earlier 2024, Profit Ability 2: the new business case for advertising, commissioned by TV industry body Thinkbox, analysed the profit generated by advertising at different stages… Continue reading WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

47 BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH REPUBLIC LAST YEAR, MÜLLER PLANS TO ENTER THIS YEAR

8. 1. 2025 A record number of new brands entered the Czech retail market in 2024. This year, drugstores such as Müller and Wendy’s Woolworth are planning to enter the market. A total of 47 brands will enter the Czech market in 2024, according to a survey by Cushman & Wakefield, which has been tracking new entries for… Continue reading 47 BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH REPUBLIC LAST YEAR, MÜLLER PLANS TO ENTER THIS YEAR

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: CULT FILMS BASED ON TOLKIEN ARE “ADVERTISERS’ PRECIOUS”

28. 12. 2024 In December, Czech cinemas premiered a new adaptation of a cult story that has deeply resonated with audiences across generations. Not only the fan base of the famous book now has the opportunity to see the American-Japanese film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Ever since the first film adaptation of… Continue reading THE LORD OF THE RINGS: CULT FILMS BASED ON TOLKIEN ARE “ADVERTISERS’ PRECIOUS”

SCREENVOICE TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2024

27. 12. 2024 The year 2024 is coming to an end, and the tsunami of Christmas ads that have been flooding viewers since the autumn season is slowly subsiding. Which international TV spots have been the most successful, and what have global brands decided to take on this year to capture attention? Here is ScreenVoice’s selection of the… Continue reading SCREENVOICE TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2024

SLEEPING BEAUTY AS AN AD STAR OR CZECH TV ADS INSPIRED BY FAIRY TALES

20. 12. 2024 Once upon a time… Long, long ago… This is what they say in fairy tales but no matter how long ago the stories hidden in fairy tales took place, they mirror our present. They portray the contrast between good and evil in a unique way and show diverse characters and values. Moreover, they have the… Continue reading SLEEPING BEAUTY AS AN AD STAR OR CZECH TV ADS INSPIRED BY FAIRY TALES

THE SIMPSONS: WE HAVE BEEN SEEING THE YELLOW FAVOURITES FOR 35 YEARS, NOT ONLY ON SCREEN BUT ALSO IN ADVERTISING COLLABORATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN BRANDS

17. 12. 2024 It was 35 years ago today, 17 December, that The Simpsons first appeared on our screens. The enduring popularity of this yellow phenomenon is evidenced by the fact that it is the longest-running animated show in history and by the many Guinness World Records for the longest-running sitcom, the longest-running animated series, the most guest… Continue reading THE SIMPSONS: WE HAVE BEEN SEEING THE YELLOW FAVOURITES FOR 35 YEARS, NOT ONLY ON SCREEN BUT ALSO IN ADVERTISING COLLABORATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN BRANDS

COCA-COLA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND CONTINUES THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SANTAS CAMPAIGN

5. 11. 2024 Coca-Cola continues its “The World Needs More Santas” campaign this year, inspiring kindness and generosity through small acts of kindness or unforgettable experiences at the Christmas truck roadshow, which this year will also offer visitors a glimpse of Lapland. Coca-Cola is once again celebrating the Christmas spirit of generosity and kindness this year. As part… Continue reading COCA-COLA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND CONTINUES THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SANTAS CAMPAIGN

T-MOBILE IS THE MOST VALUABLE EUROPEAN BRAND, ROLEX IS THE STRONGEST

18. 9. 2024 Brand Finance has compiled this year’s rankings for European brands. Deutsche Telekom is the highest value brand, Rolex is the strongest brand. For the second year in a row, Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile) retained the top spot in the TOP 500 Most Valuable European Brands rankings compiled by Brand Finance. Its brand value increased by 13%… Continue reading T-MOBILE IS THE MOST VALUABLE EUROPEAN BRAND, ROLEX IS THE STRONGEST

THE MARVEL PHENOMENON: COMICS AND TV ADVERTISING IS A GREAT DUO

16. 9. 2024 The popularity of comic book characters makes it possible to create attractive and visually powerful ads, and brands and creative agencies are well aware of this. Which ones are successfully riding the Marvel wave with a comic book theme?

STAROPRAMEN IS THE FIRST BRAND TO USE VERTICAL INJECTION IN TV

3. 9. 2024 Staropramen will use vertical injection for its new campaign with Orlando Bloom. It launches from Tuesday 3 September. Pivovary Staropramen, which belongs to the international Molson Coors group, is the first brand to use the brand new format of vertical injection created and offered to advertisers by the Prima group. From Tuesday, 3 September, Prima will… Continue reading STAROPRAMEN IS THE FIRST BRAND TO USE VERTICAL INJECTION IN TV

ART IN ADVERTISING: A FEW TONES CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING. CLASSICAL MUSIC IS A TIME-PROVEN CHOICE

15. 8. 2024 Mozart and Wagner, Strauss or Vivaldi. In their desire to captivate the audience and evoke emotions, advertisers and the creative agencies they approach do not hesitate to draw on the proven history of music. Advertising without music is like heaven without stars. And why not capitalise on the fame of the oldest artists? Music and… Continue reading ART IN ADVERTISING: A FEW TONES CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING. CLASSICAL MUSIC IS A TIME-PROVEN CHOICE

UNDER THE FIVE OLYMPIC RINGS. GAME-CHANGING TV ADS

9. 8. 2024 Olympic history is full of memorable TV commercials. What do some of the most memorable ones look like?

ANDY WARHOL’S ADVERTISING REVOLUTION OR ART IN THE SERVICE OF ADVERTISING

7. 8. 2024 Artist, philanthropist, filmmaker, visionary. Andy Warhol, the pioneer of the art movement known as Pop Art, became a catalyst, changing the world’s perception of art and advertising forever thanks to his extraordinary flair for advertising. With his creative work for brands ranging from Converse to Estée Lauder, Calvin Klein, and Dior to Coca-Cola and Burger… Continue reading ANDY WARHOL’S ADVERTISING REVOLUTION OR ART IN THE SERVICE OF ADVERTISING

SIMPLY FRESH LAUNCHES ITS FIRST TV CAMPAIGN WITH A SUMMER COMPETITION

25. 7. 2024 Simply Fresh summer campaign includes the bagel and sandwich brand’s first ever spots created with WMC Grey. A major summer campaign for Orkla Foods’ bagel and sandwich brand Simply Fresh is running until August, coupled with a consumer competition to win a stylish Fiat 500 or vouchers for sportswear from Kilpi. For the first time… Continue reading SIMPLY FRESH LAUNCHES ITS FIRST TV CAMPAIGN WITH A SUMMER COMPETITION

OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS

22. 7. 2024 The Olympics is a global phenomenon that captures the attention of audiences, brands and advertisers worldwide. With over three billion viewers tuning in for the 2020 Tokyo Games and similar numbers expected for the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, brands have an exceptional opportunity to connect with a vast, diverse audience. What makes the Olympics… Continue reading OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH ADVERTISERS OR STAR WARS IN TV ADVERTISING

4. 5. 2024 International Star Wars Day, which is celebrated on 4 May, is irrefutable evidence of the worldwide enthusiasm, or craze, for the iconic Star Wars series. It is therefore quite understandable that the Star Wars theme was seized upon by marketers soon after its first cinema release. They unerringly sniffed out a great business opportunity. And… Continue reading MAY THE FORCE BE WITH ADVERTISERS OR STAR WARS IN TV ADVERTISING