PRIMA+ IS OFFERING A TREAT IN APRIL WITH NEPELA, TRUE CRIME AND THE ROCKY FILM SERIES

7. 4. 2026 The main new release on prima+ in April is the new true-crime series Minuty zločinu, which follows on from the Hlasy zločinu project. Minute by minute, it presents reconstructed cases from Czech criminal history. The film Nepela will also premiere. The prima+  streaming platform will offer several premieres, documentaries and popular series and film series… Continue reading PRIMA+ IS OFFERING A TREAT IN APRIL WITH NEPELA, TRUE CRIME AND THE ROCKY FILM SERIES

ONEPLAY HAS LAUNCHED A FIREPLACE, PROMOTING SURVIVOR, LOVE ISLAND AND DUNAJ

7. 4. 2026 Oneplay has added a visual element of a burning fireplace to its offering, integrating it with its key formats. The Oneplay platform has added a visual element of a burning fireplace to its offering, thereby responding to current viewer trends whilst promoting its key broadcast formats. In addition to classic fireplace variants, including a country… Continue reading ONEPLAY HAS LAUNCHED A FIREPLACE, PROMOTING SURVIVOR, LOVE ISLAND AND DUNAJ

ČT SPORT AND NOVA WILL BE BROADCASTING THE CZECH REPUBLIC’S MATCHES AT THE WORLD CUP. WHEN WILL THEY BE SHOWN?

3. 4. 2026 Live coverage of the Czech national team’s group matches at the World Cup will be provided by both ČT sport and Nova. However, most of the matches will be broadcast outside prime time. The Czech team’s matches at the World Cup on the American continent will be broadcast simultaneously by ČT sport and Nova Action.… Continue reading ČT SPORT AND NOVA WILL BE BROADCASTING THE CZECH REPUBLIC’S MATCHES AT THE WORLD CUP. WHEN WILL THEY BE SHOWN?

SPRING HOLIDAYS IN CZECH ADVERTISEMENTS: TRADITIONS, BUNNIES AND CELEBRITIES

3. 4. 2026 Easter advertising in the Czech Republic relies primarily on humour, traditional symbols (bunnies, eggs) and specific promotional offers from retail chains. A recurring theme in Easter marketing in the Czech Republic is also “enjoying the holidays without stress”, with a nod to tradition. This is clearly evident, for example, in this year’s Košík campaign, which… Continue reading SPRING HOLIDAYS IN CZECH ADVERTISEMENTS: TRADITIONS, BUNNIES AND CELEBRITIES

RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHING TV ON MULTIPLE DEVICES? THE RULES ARE BEING TIGHTENED

2. 4. 2026 For several weeks now, customers of the SledováníTV service have been seeing a message on Nova Group channels stating that they have reached the maximum number of devices allowed for viewing their programmes. So what are the rules for using OTT services? The phenomenon of internet television and services known by the acronym OTT has… Continue reading RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHING TV ON MULTIPLE DEVICES? THE RULES ARE BEING TIGHTENED

NOVA IS PREPARING SERIES SUCH AS ‘OČKO’ AND ‘MUŽI V LETU’. ONEPLAY WILL FEATURE ‘KAUZY’, ‘KAFKA’ AND THE DOCUMENTARY ‘LEOŠ’

1. 4. 2026 The Nova Group is set to release a further 500 hours of original content. This will be broadcast on its two key channels: TV Nova’s linear service and the Oneplay online platform. The TV Nova Group and the Oneplay platform are preparing a line-up of original content for the coming seasons, comprising dozens of projects… Continue reading NOVA IS PREPARING SERIES SUCH AS ‘OČKO’ AND ‘MUŽI V LETU’. ONEPLAY WILL FEATURE ‘KAUZY’, ‘KAFKA’ AND THE DOCUMENTARY ‘LEOŠ’

BERNARD, ROHLÍK OR BOUČEK, KOTEK AND PRACHAŘ HAVE THEIR APRIL FOOLS’ JOKES

1. 4. 2026 Onthe first day of April, some companies have once again come up with special pranks. This year, for example, they’re promoting beer with gherkin brine, parking combat boots and testicle ointment. Some companies still uphold the tradition of April Fools’ Day pranks on 1 April. However, it’s not just individuals who try to trick one… Continue reading BERNARD, ROHLÍK OR BOUČEK, KOTEK AND PRACHAŘ HAVE THEIR APRIL FOOLS’ JOKES

PAVEL BRÁZDA IS HEAD OF CREATIVE AT THE PRIMA GROUP

1. 4. 2026 Pavel Brázda has previously served as Creative Lead at Prima; from April, he will become Creative Director. Pavel Brázda will become Creative Director of the Prima Group from 1 April. He will be responsible for all audiovisual output, the overall management and development of the creative team, mentoring key talent, and setting quality standards across… Continue reading PAVEL BRÁZDA IS HEAD OF CREATIVE AT THE PRIMA GROUP

CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

31. 3. 2026 Easter isn’t just a time for Easter whips, Easter cakes and the first real days of spring. It’s one of those moments when the family gathers at home, slows down and sits together in front of the TV. It is precisely these festive days that often lend themselves to the simplest, yet most delightful programme… Continue reading CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

O2 BRINGS EUROTEL’S LEGENDARY ADVERTISEMENT BACK TO LIFE WITH THE HELP OF AI

31. 3. 2026 To mark its 20th anniversary on the Czech market, O2 is reviving an old Eurotel advert with the help of AI. The new campaign combines nostalgia with modern technological possibilities. The operator O2 Czech Republic is bringing back the iconic advert from the modern era of Czech advertising,“More from Life”. Created for Eurotel in the… Continue reading O2 BRINGS EUROTEL’S LEGENDARY ADVERTISEMENT BACK TO LIFE WITH THE HELP OF AI

JAN ČADEK IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HIS ROLE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMA GROUP

31. 3. 2026 Until a new head is appointed, the management of commercial activities will be temporarily taken over by Executive Director Lukáš Kubát and Finance Director Jan Dosoudil. Jan Čadek will step down from his role as Commercial Director of the Prima Group on 31 March 2026. His responsibilities will be temporarily taken over by Executive Director… Continue reading JAN ČADEK IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HIS ROLE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMA GROUP

ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

31. 3. 2026 The ADC Czech Creative Awards competition has made the gallery of all 257 entries available. All 257 entries submitted tothis year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 competition can be viewed in the gallery on the adcawards.cz website. The winners will be announced on 29 April at the Nová spirála in Prague. Among the most active… Continue reading ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

ON THE MEDIA IN TURBULENT TIMES. THE 21ST ANNUAL DIGIMEDIA CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN PRAGUE IN JUNE

30. 3. 2026 Will the government abolish licence fees and introduce a new funding model for Czech Television and Czech Radio? To what extent do streaming services threaten traditional television broadcasting? How does artificial intelligence help the media? And how are the new radio stations faring two years after the auction of frequencies for digital broadcasting? These are… Continue reading ON THE MEDIA IN TURBULENT TIMES. THE 21ST ANNUAL DIGIMEDIA CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN PRAGUE IN JUNE

CZECHS AND ADVERTISING – A LONG-TERM STUDY OF THE CZECH PUBLIC’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERTISING

27. 3. 2026 The findings of the “Czechs and Advertising 2026” survey were presented at a gathering of nearly 50 experts on 26 February 2026 at Scéna 5, the ČMS headquarters on Novotného lávka, Prague 1 – Old Town. The event was opened by Tomáš David, Vice-President of ČMS. The research findings were presented by the distinguished Czech… Continue reading CZECHS AND ADVERTISING – A LONG-TERM STUDY OF THE CZECH PUBLIC’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERTISING

THIS EASTER, CZECHS PLAN TO SPEND MORE THAN THEY HAVE IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. TRADITIONS REMAIN, BUT THE TRADITIONAL ‘POMLÁZKA’ RITUAL IS ON THE DECLINE

26. 3. 2026 Easter traditions are still going strong, but new ones inspired by other countries are gradually being added to the mix, including the traditional Easter whip, which is being replaced by Easter egg hunts. As a relaxed holiday, Easter is also reflected in people’s shopping plans. The average amount Czechs plan to spend this year has… Continue reading THIS EASTER, CZECHS PLAN TO SPEND MORE THAN THEY HAVE IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. TRADITIONS REMAIN, BUT THE TRADITIONAL ‘POMLÁZKA’ RITUAL IS ON THE DECLINE

SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

26. 3. 2026 Eleven associations of television broadcasters have written to the European Commission requesting that manufacturers of operating systems for smart TVs be placed under the strictest supervision under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They are also calling for the same measures to be applied to virtual assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. The Czech… Continue reading SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CONSUMERS? THE ERA OF EMOTIONAL OUTSOURCING HAS ALREADY BEGUN

24. 3. 2026 The SXSW 2026 conference demonstrated that, alongside the impact of artificial intelligence on business, a less visible transformation is also taking place within people themselves. Their relationships, language and the way they seek connection are changing. As a result, the audience that brands have traditionally targeted is also changing, summarises Alex Turtschan from the media… Continue reading WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CONSUMERS? THE ERA OF EMOTIONAL OUTSOURCING HAS ALREADY BEGUN

YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ

23. 3. 2026 The Young Lions competition has announced its winners, with teams from Ogilvy, Follow Bubble, VML, Story TLRS and Plzeňský Prazdroj taking top honours. This year’s Young Lions Czechia competition, which recognises young talent in the communications sector, has announced its winners. Zaraguza and VML were the most successful this year, winning the most awards across… Continue reading YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ