TV SERVICES AND VOD MUST BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM JULY

30. 5. 2025 By the end of next month, specifically by 28 June, pay-TV operators and video-on-demand services must significantly improve access to their content. They must accommodate both hearing and visually impaired users. Act No. 424/2023 Coll., which will come into force on 28 June, transposes the requirements of the European Directive on the accessibility of products… Continue reading TV SERVICES AND VOD MUST BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM JULY

OUT-OF-HOME MEASUREMENT HAS LED TO AN INCREASE IN TV VIEWING AND GRP IN POLAND

30. 5. 2025 The specific impact of introducing out-of-home TV audience measurement is described by Wojciech Kowalczyk in an interview with Atmedia expert talks, based on the Polish experience. The introduction of out-of-home audience measurement has affected overall TV viewership in Poland. In the general target group of viewers aged 4+, viewership increased by 8%, and in the… Continue reading OUT-OF-HOME MEASUREMENT HAS LED TO AN INCREASE IN TV VIEWING AND GRP IN POLAND

THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS TO INCORPORATE THE EMFA MEDIA FREEDOM LAW. WHAT WILL IT BRING?

29. 5. 2025 What will the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) bring? A discussion at the Journalists’ Forum examined what the new legislation will bring. The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which will come into force in August this year, should lead to greater media independence across the European Union. What the new legislation actually brings and what… Continue reading THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS TO INCORPORATE THE EMFA MEDIA FREEDOM LAW. WHAT WILL IT BRING?

THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS

28. 5. 2025 Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, introduced himself to the Prague audience. In his book, he argues that real cultural engagement is the most powerful tool for influencing human behaviour. Culture is the strongest external force influencing human behaviour. Brands need to understand this and work with it in their communication and campaigns. “Things… Continue reading THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS

FREE TIME OF HALF OF CZECHS HAS CHANGED, SPORTS AND VIDEOS LEAD THE WAY

27. 5. 2025 More than half of Czechs are satisfied with the amount of free time they have. However, this is least true for the 35-54 age group, who feel they have less time for their hobbies due to work and family commitments, according to data from a ResSolution Group survey. Most Czechs are satisfied with the amount… Continue reading FREE TIME OF HALF OF CZECHS HAS CHANGED, SPORTS AND VIDEOS LEAD THE WAY

CZECHS SPEND MORE ON PAY TV, WITH A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF CZK 424

27. 5. 2025 In 2024, the monthly amount spent on pay TV exceeded CZK 400 for the first time. Thanks to catch-up viewing and the ability to skip adverts, IPTV has already won over half of all TV viewers. The average monthly amount that TV viewers spend on services provided by satellite, cable or IPTV operators rose to… Continue reading CZECHS SPEND MORE ON PAY TV, WITH A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF CZK 424

HOW TO BEAT NETFLIX AT HOME? THE NEW PPF CEO SPOKE ABOUT MEDIA INVESTMENTS

26. 5. 2025 Viewers primarily want local content, says Didier Stoessel from PPF about his plans in the television business. In a month, he will become one of the two heads of the group. In an interview with CNBC, he described his intentions for Nova and other channels. Traditional TV may have been in decline for years, but… Continue reading HOW TO BEAT NETFLIX AT HOME? THE NEW PPF CEO SPOKE ABOUT MEDIA INVESTMENTS

ONEPLAY SPORT AND NOVA SPORT WILL BROADCAST THE 2025 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

23. 5. 2025 The first collaboration between Oneplay Sport and Nova Sport will bring all matches from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. It will take place from 15 June to 13 July. The Nova Group has acquired the broadcasting rights for Czech viewers for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Oneplay Sport and Nova Sport… Continue reading ONEPLAY SPORT AND NOVA SPORT WILL BROADCAST THE 2025 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT

22. 5. 2025 Thanks to behavioural sciences, we know how to influence consumer decisions. But how do we deal with the fact that an estimated fifth of the population’s brains work a little differently? Zdeňka Zlatušková addresses the topic of neurodiversity in the context of advertising in her role as Head of Innovation at the Dentsu agency, and… Continue reading DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT

TV NOVA FILMED 60 PERCENT OF ITS PROGRAMS SUSTAINABLY LAST YEAR

21. 5. 2025 TV Nova has reached a significant milestone in sustainable filming. In 2024, 60 percent of its programs received the BAFTA albert international certification, which assesses the environmental impact of audiovisual production. Their share is set to increase this year. Nova continues to implement its sustainable development strategy and is becoming a leader in eco-friendly filming… Continue reading TV NOVA FILMED 60 PERCENT OF ITS PROGRAMS SUSTAINABLY LAST YEAR

FOR LOVE ISLAND WE MADE PIZZA OUT OF WINDOW CLOTHS, SAYS TV NOVA SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

21. 5. 2025 After her studies, she worked with people with autism, and now she helps make TV shows sustainably. Aneta Kožuszniková helped create the ESG strategy for Nova TV and is responsible for the production of Love Island. The Central European Media Enterprises (CME) group, which includes TV Nova, TV Markíza and other stations from Bulgaria, Romania… Continue reading FOR LOVE ISLAND WE MADE PIZZA OUT OF WINDOW CLOTHS, SAYS TV NOVA SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY RESSOLUTION

19. 5. 2025 Television remains a key pillar of news and continues to enjoy high levels of trust and usage. This was confirmed by the 2024 ResSOLUTION study titled News in the Age of Media Fragmentation, which examined the news consumption habits of the Czech online population. The study provided a wealth of data showing that even in… Continue reading TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY RESSOLUTION

COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT ATTRACTS VISITORS TO THE “BIGGEST SPRING CONFERENCE” IN PRAGUE

19. 5. 2025 The theme of this year’s Communication Summit conference is: Why should they believe you?! The keynote speaker at this year’s Communication Summit is Marcus Collins, a communications and marketing strategist from the US. He has worked for Apple, Nike, and Beyoncé. He is the author of the bestseller For the Culture, which explores how culture… Continue reading COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT ATTRACTS VISITORS TO THE “BIGGEST SPRING CONFERENCE” IN PRAGUE

TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV

19. 5. 2025 TV viewers keep complaining to the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting that they feel ads are too loud. However, according to the RRTV, television broadcasters are not breaking the law. Excessive volume in commercials remains one of the most frequent complaints that television viewers bring to the attention of the Radio and Television Broadcasting… Continue reading TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV

ADVERTISING REPORT 2024: THE ADVERTISING MARKET IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC GREW BY 3%. IT IS STABLE, BUT COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD, THIS REPRESENTS A SLOWDOWN

15. 5. 2025 The results of the annual Advertising Report 2024 survey are in. The advertising market in the Czech Republic grew by 3%. The year 2024 brought moderate but stable growth to the Czech advertising market. Investments in marketing communications exceeded CZK 150 billion, with television and online media maintaining their dominant position. Despite a global growth… Continue reading ADVERTISING REPORT 2024: THE ADVERTISING MARKET IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC GREW BY 3%. IT IS STABLE, BUT COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD, THIS REPRESENTS A SLOWDOWN

VODAFONE TV LAUNCHES ITS OWN CHANNELS AND NEW PLATFORM IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

15. 5. 2025 Vodafone will also offer television programmes under its own brand in the Czech Republic. It is collaborating on this project with partners Starmax and Tivio. The service also plans to introduce a new environment from a partner in Germany. At the end of last year, T-Mobile announced significant changes to its television service, followed a… Continue reading VODAFONE TV LAUNCHES ITS OWN CHANNELS AND NEW PLATFORM IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

14. 5. 2025 Hynek Čermák is the best actor in an advertisement in 2024, while Pat and Mat are the most popular mascots, according to the latest annual survey. Respondents to an extensive survey chose Hynek Čermák, the long-time face of Staropramen, as the best actor in advertising in 2024. The results are based on a regular survey… Continue reading BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

ONEPLAY HAS 1.4 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THE MERGER OF VOYO AND O2TV

13. 5. 2025 PPF reports that the newly launched Oneplay service has registered 1.4 million subscribers. Launched in March, the integrated platform for live TV broadcasting and streaming, Oneplay, has around 1.4 million subscribers after two months. Oneplay was created by the merger of O2 TV and the internet streaming service Voyo. This was announced in a press… Continue reading ONEPLAY HAS 1.4 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THE MERGER OF VOYO AND O2TV