AI IN ADVERTISING IS NOT THE HOLY GRAIL. IT SAVES TIME, BUT THE QUALITY IS LACKING.

28. 1. 2026 Artificial intelligence is gradually replacing some of the manual work done by advertising creators, but it cannot replace human creativity and thinking, said Jan Suda, assessing the current situation at the Marketing Meeting conference. The possibilities of artificial intelligence in advertising are often overestimated. Jan Suda, Media & Channels Strategist at McCann Prague, said this… Continue reading AI IN ADVERTISING IS NOT THE HOLY GRAIL. IT SAVES TIME, BUT THE QUALITY IS LACKING.

NOVA SPORT AND ONEPLAY ACQUIRE RIGHTS TO RUGBY TOURNAMENTS, INCLUDING THE WORLD CUP

27. 1. 2026 Nova Sport and Oneplay expand their rugby coverage, broadcasting the Six Nations and the 2027 World Cup. Nova Sport and the Oneplay platform will expand their sports offering with broadcasts of key global rugby competitions. In the coming period, they will offer the Six Nations Championship, the English Premiership Rugby league, the new World Rugby… Continue reading NOVA SPORT AND ONEPLAY ACQUIRE RIGHTS TO RUGBY TOURNAMENTS, INCLUDING THE WORLD CUP

PRIMA TO BROADCAST DOCU-REALITY SERIES NEMOCNICE 24/7 FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM

27. 1. 2026 The Prima television group will broadcast a new docu-reality series called Nemocnice 24/7. The premiere is scheduled for 16 February in the early evening on Prima, and the programme will also be available on the prima+ streaming platform. The daily series presents the work of medical staff in the emergency room and focuses on decision-making… Continue reading PRIMA TO BROADCAST DOCU-REALITY SERIES NEMOCNICE 24/7 FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM

THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS SERIES RETURNS TO THE AIRWAVES ON 10 FEBRUARY.

26. 1. 2026 From 10 February, the series Bratři a sestry and Polabí will clash again. The former will return with new episodes from this date. After a Christmas and New Year’s break, the series Bratři a sestry will return on Tuesday , 10 February. TV Nova will continue to air the series twice a week, on Tuesdays… Continue reading THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS SERIES RETURNS TO THE AIRWAVES ON 10 FEBRUARY.

MCCANN PRAGUE TAKES HOME TWO GOLD AWARDS FROM IMPACT AWARDS

23. 1. 2026 Czech campaigns were successful in Europe at the Impact Awards Europe 2025 competition. Thanks to McCann Prague, they took home two gold and two silver awards. On Wednesday, 22 January 2026,the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) announced the winners of the Impact Awards Europe 2025 competition. Czech advertising was successful on the European stage… Continue reading MCCANN PRAGUE TAKES HOME TWO GOLD AWARDS FROM IMPACT AWARDS

TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

23. 1. 2026 Czech viewers do not perceive television and streaming services as separate platforms, but as two parts of content between which they naturally move. According to research by Atmedia Index, conducted by Atmedia, which represents 20 thematic TV stations on the Czech market, Czechs switch between TV stations and streaming services depending on their mood, the… Continue reading TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED INFLUENCERS IS GROWING

23. 1. 2026 Audience size is no longer the main measure of success, and the importance of small and medium-sized influencers is growing. The year 2025 brought significant changes to influencer marketing. Audience size is no longer the main measure of success, reach is declining due to algorithm changes, and brands are focusing on long-term collaborations. At the… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED INFLUENCERS IS GROWING

TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLANNING AND PURCHASING IS CHANGING, BEING REPLACED BY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

22. 1. 2026 The established model of media planning based on fixed plans and stable channels is coming under pressure. Structural changes in the media, technological developments and changes in consumer behaviour mean that existing approaches are no longer sufficient. This is according to a new study, Future of Media 2026, published by the research organisation WARC. According… Continue reading TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLANNING AND PURCHASING IS CHANGING, BEING REPLACED BY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

ONEPLAY STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION ON CZECH TELEVISION: STUDNA AND KRÁL ŠUMAVY 2 AMONG THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF THE YEAR

20. 1. 2026 Nine nominations, two series, one strong script. Following last year’s success of the series Metoda Markovič: Hojer and the previous award for the project Matematika zločinu, the original work of the Oneplay platform is once again making a strong showing among the Czech Lion nominations. For the first time ever, two original series projects from… Continue reading ONEPLAY STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION ON CZECH TELEVISION: STUDNA AND KRÁL ŠUMAVY 2 AMONG THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF THE YEAR

ZLATÝ STŘEDNÍK OPENS APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTING THEM UNTIL 31 MARCH

20. 1. 2026 This year’s 24th edition of the Zlatý středník competition also announces a new category – Use of Artificial Intelligence. The Association for Strategic Communication and Public Relations (ASCOPA) is launching the 24th edition of the Zlatý středník competition. Applications can be submitted until 31 March 2026. Discounted early bird applications are available until the end of… Continue reading ZLATÝ STŘEDNÍK OPENS APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTING THEM UNTIL 31 MARCH

AKA and ADC launch the initiative Síla nápadu

20. 1. 2026 The industry initiative Síla nápadu aims to open a discussion on the importance of creative ideas in marketing communications and to involve agencies, advertisers and the media in this discussion. The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA), in cooperation with the Art Directors Club Czech Republic (ADC), is launching an industry initiative called Síla nápadu. Its… Continue reading AKA and ADC launch the initiative Síla nápadu

CZECH BRAND KIMCHI BEAVIA IS HEADING TO TELEVISION

16. 1. 2026 The new campaign for the Czech kimchi brand Beavia, “So take me!”, starts on 15 January. The Czech fermented food brand Beavia is launching its first television campaign. From 15 January, it will run as a sponsorship message on television under the slogan “So take me!“. This is the brand’s first introduction to television audiences,… Continue reading CZECH BRAND KIMCHI BEAVIA IS HEADING TO TELEVISION

AI IS CHANGING SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR, BUT THE REAL IMPACT ON E-COMMERCE SALES IS STILL SMALL

14. 1. 2026 LinkedIn gives the impression that AI has radically changed people’s shopping behaviour, that traditional SEO is dead, and that if your e-shop isn’t AI-ready, it will soon be obsolete. However, our data from hundreds of e-shops shows that the reality is much more modest than the discussions would suggest. At Roivenue, we analysed hundreds of… Continue reading AI IS CHANGING SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR, BUT THE REAL IMPACT ON E-COMMERCE SALES IS STILL SMALL

STAMPED. THE BOOK FILMOUKA HEADS TO SCHOOLS WITH THE OFFICIAL “STAMP” OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

13. 1. 2026 First, the award for the best children’s book at the fair in Havlíčkův Brod. Then, the first print run sold out completely and a much-anticipated reprint was published. And now, the official “stamp of approval” from the Ministry of Education. For more than two years, the playful and interactive Filmouka textbook has been winning the… Continue reading STAMPED. THE BOOK FILMOUKA HEADS TO SCHOOLS WITH THE OFFICIAL “STAMP” OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND COMPETITIONS IN 2026

13. 1. 2026 We bring you an overview of conferences in the marketing, advertising, PR and media sectors, as well as an overview of the most important industry events in 2026. As we do every year, we have compiled an overview of industry conferences, events and competitions in the fields of marketing, advertising, PR and media. In 2026,… Continue reading OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND COMPETITIONS IN 2026

FAMU CELEBRATES 80 YEARS. SPECIAL EVENTS WILL MARK THE ANNIVERSARY

13. 1. 2026 In 2026, the Film and Television Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU) will celebrate 80 years since its founding. One of the oldest film schools in the world, it has prepared a programme of screenings, discussions, distribution activities and multimedia events to mark this significant anniversary, mapping its history and current… Continue reading FAMU CELEBRATES 80 YEARS. SPECIAL EVENTS WILL MARK THE ANNIVERSARY

MICHAL PROKEŠ TO HEAD TV NOVA COMMUNICATIONS. BARBORA DLABÁČKOVÁ LEAVES

12. 1. 2026 The communications team at TV Nova is undergoing changes. Barbora Dlabáčková is leaving its management, and Michal Prokeš is taking over. Michal Prokeš, who has managed Nova Group’s Product PR for the past four years, is now at the helm of TV Nova’s corporate and product communications. He will be responsible for corporate and product… Continue reading MICHAL PROKEŠ TO HEAD TV NOVA COMMUNICATIONS. BARBORA DLABÁČKOVÁ LEAVES

FORTY FOREIGN BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH MARKET LAST YEAR, STRENGTHENING THE LUXURY SEGMENT

11. 1. 2026 Last year, a total of 40 foreign brands entered the Czech market, including Five Guys, Dean&David and Arket. The number of brands in the luxury segment was record-breaking. A total of 40 foreign brands entered the Czech market in 2025, according to a regular survey by Cushman & Wakefield. The number of entries has remained… Continue reading FORTY FOREIGN BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH MARKET LAST YEAR, STRENGTHENING THE LUXURY SEGMENT