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

ONEPLAY IS PREPARING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE KUTNÁ HORA CASE. IT IS FROM THE CREATORS OF STUDNA AND IVETA

11. 2. 2026 Oneplay is preparing another story based on real events. In a series with the working title Stoupenkyně, it will focus on the so-called Kutná Hora case. Oneplay is preparing a six-part series with the working title Stoupenkyně. It is based on the well-known Kutná Hora case. At the centre of the story is the fate… Continue reading ONEPLAY IS PREPARING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE KUTNÁ HORA CASE. IT IS FROM THE CREATORS OF STUDNA AND IVETA

ASIA EXPRESS KNOWS THE CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING TUNA AND ŠÁCHOVÁ FROM REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI

11. 2. 2026 The travel reality show Asia Express has officially introduced the contestants for its premiere season. Among others, it will feature familiar faces from the reality show Zrádci, Nicole Šáchová and Jan Tuna. Nine pairs of contestants will compete in the new travel reality show Asia Express. Among them are some well-known names. For example, world… Continue reading ASIA EXPRESS KNOWS THE CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING TUNA AND ŠÁCHOVÁ FROM REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI

PRIMA HAS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THREE YEARS. NEW SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS ARE IN THE WORKS

11. 2. 2026 After three years, the Prima Group’s video platform has over 300,000 subscribers. The most successful programmes include Zrádci reality show, original series and some reality shows. Prima has also unveiled its new offerings for this year. Among other things, these will include a dating reality show, the details of which have not yet been specified.… Continue reading PRIMA HAS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THREE YEARS. NEW SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS ARE IN THE WORKS

ONEPLAY SPORT IS BUILDING A NEW STUDIO AT THE O2 ARENA

10. 2. 2026 After more than a year of preparations, construction of the new Oneplay Sport studio and production centre began in January. The new Oneplay Sport facility is being built in the basement of the Stages Hotel, located in the immediate vicinity of Prague’s O2 Arena. The dominant feature of the entire space will be a panoramic… Continue reading ONEPLAY SPORT IS BUILDING A NEW STUDIO AT THE O2 ARENA

MARKETING TRENDS 2026: WHY IS TRUST MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE AMOUNT OF CONTENT?

10. 2. 2026 How can you succeed in an era when artificial intelligence is producing a flood of content, while consumers are more distrustful and protective of their data? Experts answered this question at the WPP Media webinar. They presented key trends that will shape marketing in 2026. According to them, the future does not belong to the… Continue reading MARKETING TRENDS 2026: WHY IS TRUST MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE AMOUNT OF CONTENT?

MEDAL WINS FOR MADĚROVÁ AND JÍLEK ON SUNDAY, EVENING FOR EXTRACTORS

9. 2. 2026 Biathlon competitions, snowboarding with Zuzana Maděrová’s golden success, and speed skating were among the most watched programmes on Sunday. The snowboarding competition was watched by almost 1.5 million viewers over the age of 15. Metoděj Jílek’s silver medal run was watched by over 1.2 million viewers. Among the evening programmes, another episode of the series… Continue reading MEDAL WINS FOR MADĚROVÁ AND JÍLEK ON SUNDAY, EVENING FOR EXTRACTORS

LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN ADVERTISING IN 2025. HOW MUCH WAS INVESTED IN MEDIA?

9. 2. 2026 Lidl also confirmed its position as the strongest advertiser in the domestic media in 2025. Advertising for food and food chains was once again the most intense. Total advertising investment in the purchase of advertising space in the media increased only slightly, according to data from Nielsen monitoring. The top three advertisers in the media… Continue reading LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN ADVERTISING IN 2025. HOW MUCH WAS INVESTED IN MEDIA?

CZECH TELEVISION OUTPERFORMED COMMERCIAL STATIONS IN JANUARY AND CONFIRMED ITS LEADERSHIP

5. 2. 2026 In January, Czech Television stations increased their share by three percentage points year-on-year and improved the most of all television groups in the overall results. In January 2026, Czech Television stations recorded the highest audience share on the television market in the viewer group aged 15 and over in both all-day and prime-time broadcasting. The… Continue reading CZECH TELEVISION OUTPERFORMED COMMERCIAL STATIONS IN JANUARY AND CONFIRMED ITS LEADERSHIP

MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.

4. 2. 2026 Marketing expert Mark Ritson focused his commentary on Czech Christmas campaigns and how January campaigns are failing. Mark Ritson’s commentary was provided to MediaGuru.cz by the Proficio agency, which accompanied it with a commentary by Jan Kurel. We are publishing both texts. Yes, I know. Christmas is long gone. Weeks have passed since the holidays… Continue reading MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.

TV MARKET HAS EXTENDED DATA ON OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING

2. 2. 2026 Since the beginning of February, the Czech television market has officially had new data on television viewership. The data has been expanded to include out-of-home viewing. It will now be delivered at around 9:30 a.m. From 1 February 2026, the Association of Television Organisations (ATO) is expanding its official television audience measurement to include data… Continue reading TV MARKET HAS EXTENDED DATA ON OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING

RENATA TÝMOVÁ JOINS THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NOVA GROUP

2. 2. 2026 Renata Týmová joins the Nova Group to head up viewer data and insights. The Nova Group is expanding its work with data and audience analysis. Renata Týmová, a media manager with nearly 30 years of experience in media research, is joining the newly created position of Director of Customer Insights. In her new role, she… Continue reading RENATA TÝMOVÁ JOINS THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NOVA GROUP

A NEW LOOK FOR MEDALS. THE CZECH PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE UNVEILS ITS MODERN VISUAL IDENTITY AND LAUNCHES ITS CAMPAIGN FOR THE GAMES

2. 2. 2026 In exactly 32 days, the flame will be lit and the Winter Paralympics will begin in Italy. The Czech team will enter the games with a new look: a communication campaign based on black humour, a completely redesigned visual identity and an expanded partner structure. To prepare the campaign, the Czech Paralympic Committee (ČPV) joined… Continue reading A NEW LOOK FOR MEDALS. THE CZECH PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE UNVEILS ITS MODERN VISUAL IDENTITY AND LAUNCHES ITS CAMPAIGN FOR THE GAMES

YOUNG LIONS 2026 COMPETITION KICKS OFF, REGISTRATION OPENS

30. 1. 2026 The eighteenth edition of the Young Lions CZ competition for young creators is kicking off. Building on last year’s changes, it aims to serve as a year-round community and development platform again this year. The Young Lions Czechia competition for young creatives and marketers is entering its 18th year. This year, the organisers are building… Continue reading YOUNG LIONS 2026 COMPETITION KICKS OFF, REGISTRATION OPENS

CZECHS MAINLY WANT TO WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON TELEVISION, WITH ICE HOCKEY AND BIATHLON PROVING MOST POPULAR

30. 1. 2026 Czechs want to watch the Winter Olympics mainly on television, with younger people preferring social networks and streams more than older people, according to research by ResSolution Group for MediaGuru.cz. Television remains the main medium for watching the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina among Czech viewers. According to research by ResSolution Group for… Continue reading CZECHS MAINLY WANT TO WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON TELEVISION, WITH ICE HOCKEY AND BIATHLON PROVING MOST POPULAR

PRIMA TO TIGHTEN UP ADVERTISING REWINDING, VIEWERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO SKIP IT

29. 1. 2026 The Prima media group is cancelling the so-called “grace period”, which allowed pay-TV operators to skip through advertising blocks for one minute. Viewers were abusing this feature. From 1 February, FTV Prima, inagreement with pay-TV operators, will tighten the conditions under which it will be possible to watch programmes on its channels on catch-up. This… Continue reading PRIMA TO TIGHTEN UP ADVERTISING REWINDING, VIEWERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO SKIP IT

CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHES WEEKEND BROADCAST OF THE PROGRAMME NOVÝ DEN

29. 1. 2026 CNN Prima News launches weekend edition of morning show Nový den in February. Starting in February, news station CNN Prima News will expand its morning show Nový den to include weekends. It will air every Saturday and Sunday from 5:55 to 9:00 a.m. In addition to regular news coverage, the weekend editions will offer more… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHES WEEKEND BROADCAST OF THE PROGRAMME NOVÝ DEN

ONEPLAY ADDS SPORT 1 AND SPORT 2 CHANNELS, ALSO ADDS AMC AND FILM+

29. 1. 2026 TV Nova has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with AMC Networks. As a result, Oneplay will include Sport 1 and Sport 2 channels, among others, offering a complete selection of domestic and international sports competitions in one place. From 2 February 2026,Oneplay will expand its offering with new television channels from the AMC Networks group.… Continue reading ONEPLAY ADDS SPORT 1 AND SPORT 2 CHANNELS, ALSO ADDS AMC AND FILM+