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

31. 3. 2026 | 2 min read 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.

ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

31. 3. 2026 | 2 min read The ADC Czech Creative Awards competition has made the gallery of all 257 entries available.

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

30. 3. 2026 | 5 min read 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 the main questions of the 21st edition of the DIGIMEDIA 2026 conference on media, advertising and digitalisation, which will take place on Wednesday 3 June 2026 in the Congress Hall of Czech Television in Prague’s Kavčí Hory district.

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

27. 3. 2026 | 9 min read 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 sociologist Stanislav Hampl, chief analyst at ppm factum research. This was followed by a lively discussion moderated by Ladislava Knihová, President of ČMS. The gathering was attended by representatives from universities, the business sector and students. Experts from the fields of marketing, management, economics and HR were present, confirming the high level of interest in the topic and the importance of long-term feedback for contemporary marketing communication and data-driven managerial decision-making. We bring you a video presentation of selected research findings and an article highlighting key moments from this 43rd research survey. Long-term research into the Czech public’s attitudes towards advertising The communication process is inextricably linked to feedback. In marketing communication, this is provided by research, which enables us to understand how the public perceives advertising messages, how they react to them, and what role advertising actually plays in everyday life. The ‘Czechs and Advertising’ project, launched by the Czech Marketing Association back in 1993 thanks to the initiative of the survey’s founder, Jitka Vysekalová, represents a unique long-term research series in the Czech context, tracking changes in the public’s relationship with 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 | 6 min read 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 fallen by a full 350 CZK. This is confirmed by data from the traditional survey by the online supermarket Košík.cz, based on a sample of 1,573 households across the Czech Republic.

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

26. 3. 2026 | 6 min read 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 Association of Commercial Television Stations has also added its signature to the joint letter.

‘THE TRAITORS HAVE TAUGHT US TO DO BUSINESS DIFFERENTLY,’ SAYS PRIMA’S NEW BOSS. AND HE’S AIMING FOR A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS

26. 3. 2026 | 1 min read Lukáš Kubát has been at the helm of the second commercial TV channel since last autumn. He aims to reach one million subscribers on the Prima streaming platform.

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

24. 3. 2026 | 5 min read 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 agency Mediaplus.

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

23. 3. 2026 | 2 min read The Young Lions competition has announced its winners, with teams from Ogilvy, Follow Bubble, VML, Story TLRS and Plzeňský Prazdroj taking top honours.

PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

22. 3. 2026 | 5 min read From 14 to 19 April, Prague’s iconic Kino Pilotů cinema will become a meeting place for film professionals and enthusiastic audiences alike. The Prague Film Festival 2026 will present feature films that have not yet been screened in the Czech Republic, a selection of short films – some of which premiered at prestigious international festivals – as well as a masterclass on The Godfather, the Anirama pitching forum, and other professional and networking events. The festival is aimed at both Czech and international audiences (all screenings feature English subtitles) and is open to viewers aged 15 and over.

CZECH CHILDREN SPEND TIME IN FRONT OF SCREENS FROM INFANCY

19. 3. 2026 | 4 min read Almost half of all pre-schoolers spend more than two hours a day in front of screens. The O2 Foundation and Zvedni hlavu offer tips on how to protect children’s digital wellbeing.

ONLINE VIDEO VIEWING HAS NOT INCREASED OVER THE PAST YEAR. ON THE CONTRARY, GAMING IS ON THE RISE, AS IS THE WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IT

18. 3. 2026 | 3 min read Watching videos remains the most popular form of online entertainment among the Czech population, but its share is no longer growing. On the contrary, gaming is on the rise, as is the willingness to pay for it. Over the past year, the number of people paying for music streaming has also increased. This is shown by data from the Czech Statistical Office for 2025.

SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS

17. 3. 2026 | 2 min read The Czech Radio Foundation – Světluška project is entering the 15th anniversary edition of the Night Runs for Světluška with its first-ever AI video spot and visuals. In collaboration with the AI studio Barletta Productions, a campaign has been created that builds on artificial intelligence whilst also emphasising that no algorithm can replace genuine solidarity.

GENERATION ALPHA: CZECH CHILDREN ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON PURCHASES AND BRAND CHOICES

16. 3. 2026 | 7 min read Generation Alpha is growing up in both the digital and physical worlds. For them, a smartphone is not just a technological tool, but a means of connecting these two worlds, according to new research on Generation Alpha by Ipsos.

ČESKÝ LEV: THE AWARD FOR BEST TV SERIES WENT TO THE SERIES STUDNA

15. 3. 2026 | 1 min read The award for Best Miniseries or Series at this year’s Český lev Awards went to the series Studna.

PRIMA WILL BE SHOWING CZECH FILM CLASSICS, FAIRY TALES AND PREMIERES OF NEW SHOWS OVER EASTER

13. 3. 2026 | 2 min read Prima will feature a mix of Czech film classics, fairy tales, action films and romantic comedies in its Easter programming. On the main Prima channel, Friday evening will be dedicated to the fairy tale Šíleně smutná princezna.

NOVA WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PROGRAMME NA LOVU AND THE SERIES ULICE, FAIRY TALES, FILMS AND ANIMATED STORY PYŠNÁ PRINCEZNA

13. 3. 2026 | 2 min read The Nova Group will broadcast its Easter programme across its linear channels and the Oneplay streaming platform.

5G BROADCAST MOBILE TELEVISION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC? BY 2028, IT COULD COVER REGIONAL AND DISTRICT CITIES

11. 3. 2026 | 5 min read In about two years, roughly half to three-quarters of the Czech population could have access to 5G Broadcast mobile television, which will directly compete with online television streaming via the internet, but unlike the latter, it will be free for viewers. České Radiokomunikace (CRA) expects that everything will be technically ready for regular broadcasting to begin in 2028. The availability of mobile phones with the necessary chip set to receive these broadcasts remains a big question mark.