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CNN PRIMA NEWS IS CLOSE TO REACHING THE 3% SHARE MARK AFTER SIX YEARS
5. 5. 2026 CNN Prima News’s share of the television market is increasing year on year and is approaching the three per cent mark this year. The news channel CNN Prima News has maintained its growth trajectory after six years on the market, its parent company FTV Prima announced to mark the channel’s sixth anniversary. This year, its… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS IS CLOSE TO REACHING THE 3% SHARE MARK AFTER SIX YEARS
LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY IS COMING TO CINEMAS: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY ALSO APPEARS IN TV ADVERTISING
16. 4. 2026 It does not always have to be a furious mummy rising from a sarcophagus or a swarm of flesh-eating scarabs. Sometimes a hint of an ancient mystery is enough — a curse hidden in the sand, and the silhouette of a pyramid or a sphinx on the horizon. The symbolism of ancient Egypt has attracted… Continue reading LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY IS COMING TO CINEMAS: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY ALSO APPEARS IN TV ADVERTISING
FAST AND THE NEW LINEAR TV: HOW FREE STREAMING CHANNELS ARE REWRITING THE RULES OF TELEVISION
12. 4. 2026 Imagine a television channel that needs no cable operator, charges no subscription fee, and yet still generates billions of dollars in advertising revenue. That is precisely how FAST, or Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, works. It is one of the fastest-growing segments of the media industry and, at the same time, one of the most interesting… Continue reading FAST AND THE NEW LINEAR TV: HOW FREE STREAMING CHANNELS ARE REWRITING THE RULES OF TELEVISION
POKÉMON CELEBRATES AN ANNIVERSARY AND CONQUERS THE GLOBE: THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE TURNS 30
7. 4. 2026 The Pokémon franchise has entered its thirtieth year, and the anniversary celebrations are nothing short of grand. They include new products, collaborations with fashion brands, special themed stores, exhibitions, and limited-edition collectables. Some items sell out within seconds, confirming that interest in the brand remains exceptionally strong. Advertising is now often targeted at millennials—those who… Continue reading POKÉMON CELEBRATES AN ANNIVERSARY AND CONQUERS THE GLOBE: THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE TURNS 30
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
BLACKPINK, BTS AND THE ART OF SELLING ANYTHING. HOW IDOLS BECAME A GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHENOMENON
17. 3. 2026 BLACKPINK released their new EP Deadline on 27 February 2026. It is their first group project since the 2022 album Born Pink and also the first outcome of renewed group activity following a four year solo hiatus. The comeback of a group that ranks among the most commercially leveraged acts in the history of K… Continue reading BLACKPINK, BTS AND THE ART OF SELLING ANYTHING. HOW IDOLS BECAME A GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHENOMENON
LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS FILMING IN PRAGUE. THE FILM IDOL BEGAN HIS CAREER IN TV ADVERTISING
16. 3. 2026 A global star has arrived in the Czech Republic! Leonardo DiCaprio, one of today’s biggest Hollywood stars, is here because of a new film by Martin Scorsese, which has been filming in Prague and its surroundings since the end of February. Fans of the Titanic hero have a chance to catch a glimpse of the… Continue reading LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS FILMING IN PRAGUE. THE FILM IDOL BEGAN HIS CAREER IN TV ADVERTISING
NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
2. 3. 2026 Three years have passed since the release of Scream 6, and the seventh instalment is now racing into theatres. The trailer for the new film premiered during this year’s Super Bowl, leaving fans of the franchise eager for more. The sixth film was a major commercial success, grossing over $168 million worldwide and becoming the… Continue reading NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
NEW SERIES: DOCENT, INSPEKCE OR MUŽI V LETU. TV STATIONS COVER REAL CASES AND RELATIONSHIP DRAMAS
26. 2. 2026 Czech Television, Nova and Prima are preparing programmes based on real events, pressing social dramas and popular crime series. Czech television stations are currently producing a number of projects that will premiere later this year or early next year. As usual, the dramaturgy is trying to cater to the most popular genre among domestic viewers,… Continue reading NEW SERIES: DOCENT, INSPEKCE OR MUŽI V LETU. TV STATIONS COVER REAL CASES AND RELATIONSHIP DRAMAS
WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?
22. 2. 2026 Winter sports events are more than just ad space for brands – they are fully formed worlds with a distinct atmosphere, visual identity, and an audience that knows exactly why it is watching. That’s why campaigns work best when they don’t try to overpower the action but instead build on it. From the nighttime energy… Continue reading WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?
TAXI DRIVER TURNS FIFTY, BUT THE TAXI BUSINESS IS MUCH OLDER: TAXIS AND DE NIRO IN TV ADVERTISING
9. 2. 2026 The film Taxi Driver, which premiered on 8 February 1976, is celebrating a milestone and remains one of the most influential works in film history. The producers didn’t have to spend a fortune to make it. With a budget of $1.3 million, the film, directed by Martin Scorsese, was shot mostly on the real streets… Continue reading TAXI DRIVER TURNS FIFTY, BUT THE TAXI BUSINESS IS MUCH OLDER: TAXIS AND DE NIRO IN TV ADVERTISING
IT WAS MEANT TO BE A SHOWCASE OF TECHNOLOGY, BUT NOSTALGIA STOLE THE SHOW: WHAT DOES SUPER BOWL LX REVEAL ABOUT THE STATE OF MARKETING?
8. 2. 2026 Super Bowl LX is behind us. The evening at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara was once again more than just a sporting event—it turned into a media platform watched by over 124.9 million viewers in the U.S., peaking at 137.8 million during the second quarter, making it the second most-watched broadcast in American television history.… Continue reading IT WAS MEANT TO BE A SHOWCASE OF TECHNOLOGY, BUT NOSTALGIA STOLE THE SHOW: WHAT DOES SUPER BOWL LX REVEAL ABOUT THE STATE OF MARKETING?
SUPER BOWL 2026: BUDWEISER, KINDER BUENO, AND OTHER BRANDS ONCE AGAIN BANK ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE AD SPOTS
30. 1. 2026 Here it comes! The ads for this year’s Super Bowl are already making waves and sparking conversations. For fans in the U.S.—and beyond—the Super Bowl is far more than just the football championship game. It’s an event that, for one evening each year, brings together sports, entertainment, advertising, and pop culture. Even people who don’t… Continue reading SUPER BOWL 2026: BUDWEISER, KINDER BUENO, AND OTHER BRANDS ONCE AGAIN BANK ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE AD SPOTS
NICOLE KIDMAN, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY AND OTHER STARS IN TV ADS: BEAUTY AND CHARACTER DRIVING SALES
28. 1. 2026 Who wouldn’t daydream when a beautiful woman—who’s also a celebrated actress—appears in a commercial? For a moment, men succumb to the illusion that driving the car featured in the ad with a diva will grant them the charisma to attract any beautiful woman. Meanwhile, women aspire to match the allure of these screen icons, making… Continue reading NICOLE KIDMAN, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY AND OTHER STARS IN TV ADS: BEAUTY AND CHARACTER DRIVING SALES
MEDIA 2025: THE EMERGENCE OF ONEPLAY, THE FIGHT FOR THE CZECH AND THE CZECH ONLY AND THE FEARS OF AI
2. 1. 2026 Uncertainty about the impact of artificial intelligence, potential regulatory changes, changing user behaviour and a volatile and spillover advertising market are increasing pressures on the survival of media companies. The year 2025 was another year of systemic change and conflicting trends for Czech media. On the one hand, after long debates, the funding of public… Continue reading MEDIA 2025: THE EMERGENCE OF ONEPLAY, THE FIGHT FOR THE CZECH AND THE CZECH ONLY AND THE FEARS OF AI
DESTINATION: INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE. ADS OF MAJOR AIRLINES THAT WENT GLOBAL
30. 11. 2025 Christmas is approaching. That means millions of people around the world will be on the move, returning home for the holidays to celebrate with their families. It may be the clearest reminder of how we take air travel for granted in the 21st century and how essential a role it plays in our lives. That… Continue reading DESTINATION: INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE. ADS OF MAJOR AIRLINES THAT WENT GLOBAL
WHEN AN ALTERNATIVE CEASES TO BE AN ALTERNATIVE. WHY PLANT-BASED MARKETING SHOULD INSPIRE THE REST OF THE MARKET
3. 11. 2025 World Vegan Day is now behind us — and today it serves as a reminder not only of growing interest in sustainability, but also of a transformation in the language of advertising itself. Plant-based brands have shown that communication does not need to be built on guilt or activism. It is far more effective to… Continue reading WHEN AN ALTERNATIVE CEASES TO BE AN ALTERNATIVE. WHY PLANT-BASED MARKETING SHOULD INSPIRE THE REST OF THE MARKET
KIDNAPPED M&M’S OR VAMPIRES IN A BURGER JOINT. THE SEASON OF SCARY COMMERCIALS IS COMING TO AN END
26. 10. 2025 With October’s Haunted Holiday, or Halloween, comes the opportunity for themed campaigns. Well-known and lesser-known brands alike are dressing up in spooky graphics, inviting monsters into restaurants, bringing old faces to life or playing with ghosts. Like Christmas, for example, Halloween has its place in the world of marketing. Of course, this is especially true… Continue reading KIDNAPPED M&M’S OR VAMPIRES IN A BURGER JOINT. THE SEASON OF SCARY COMMERCIALS IS COMING TO AN END
