WHAT IS TV AND DOES THAT MATTER?

5. 4. 2022 No one normal worries about the definition of TV because they have lives to lead, energy bills to weep over, and hot takes on Will Smith to have. But there is one group who should care about what it means, argues Matt Hill. Apple TV won best picture at the Oscars. You can watch YouTube… Continue reading WHAT IS TV AND DOES THAT MATTER?



HOW TO GET LUCKY

5. 4. 2022 What bearing does luck have on advertising, asks Faris Yakob, who finds in a recent book – ‘Go Luck Yourself’ by Andy Nairn – a form of resilience that looks for what is possible with a rigorous examination of the situation. Do you feel lucky? Well, do you, brands? One of the systemic problems with… Continue reading HOW TO GET LUCKY



MEDIA LITERACY OF CZECHS IS INCREASING, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH

30. 3. 2022 The level of media literacy is generally increasing in Czech society. This is according to research by the Department of Media and Cultural Studies and Journalism at Palacký University in Olomouc and the STEM/MARK agency. The level of media literacy in Czech society is generally increasing (39/100 points in 2018, 49/100 in 2021). This is… Continue reading MEDIA LITERACY OF CZECHS IS INCREASING, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH



HOW DID THE WAR IN UKRAINE REWRITE THE RULES OF MARKETING NOT ONLY ON TV SCREENS? SOLIDARITY AND HELPING OUR NEIGHBOURS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT

24. 3. 2022 The military conflict in Ukraine has struck the whole world like a bolt from the blue and has significantly affected the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. Let us take a closer look at how it influenced the way that companies advertise.



BRING ON THE TECHNICOLOUR!

23. 3. 2022 There’s a scene in Kenneth Branagh’s Oscar-worthy Belfast where the film’s young hero Buddy is taken to the cinema to see the 1968 musical fantasy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Branagh’s movie is beautifully, brutally monochrome but the CCBB clip appears in its original glorious Technicolour, flooding the screen with warmth and transporting the Belfast audience –… Continue reading BRING ON THE TECHNICOLOUR!



WELCOME TO THE NEW NORMAL, IT’S THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE

21. 3. 2022 Despite dire predictions of Covid-driven decline for some sectors and exponential growth for others, we’re largely where we would have been if it had never happened. The two-year span that will be forever known as the ‘Covid Years’ was a dark time. You had to find your entertainment where you could. And, for me, one… Continue reading WELCOME TO THE NEW NORMAL, IT’S THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE



THE CTV/OTT ADVERTISING INDUSTRY: WHAT LIES AHEAD IN 2022

15. 3. 2022 The explosive growth of Connected TV or CTV adspend is attracting new players and Unruly’s Lee Smith looks at how this will impact the issues of content, services and technology for the platform. 2021 was a record year in terms of ad spending and 2022 is set to witness even more growth, with the global… Continue reading THE CTV/OTT ADVERTISING INDUSTRY: WHAT LIES AHEAD IN 2022



CREATIVE ADVERTISING IS IN CRISIS

11. 3. 2022 The author of this article is Orlando Wood, Chief Innovation Officer at System1. The following text is a summary of his book Lemon, which has sparked a positive reaction and seems to have struck a chord with advertisers, agencies (planners and creatives), media owners and broadcasters. It seems to be the start of something new.… Continue reading CREATIVE ADVERTISING IS IN CRISIS



WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO

8. 3. 2022 Marcelo Ferrarini Carneiro, Senior Manager, Global Insights at the LEGO Group ponders what he wish he knew when he was starting out in brand strategy 10 years ago. When I joined a brand consultancy 10 years ago, coming fresh from a finance-focused business undergrad, two things became clear to me, really fast: This stuff is… Continue reading WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO



5 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS OF ALL TIME

7. 3. 2022 We list the best digital marketing campaigns to help you find your next great marketing idea. The best digital marketing campaigns capture attention: Times Square with digital advertising billboards at dusk One of the best ways to find inspiration for your marketing initiatives is to look back at some of the best digital marketing campaigns… Continue reading 5 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS OF ALL TIME



WHY FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE MARKETING FUNNEL IS KEY FOR LONG-TERM BRAND GROWTH

2. 3. 2022 Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, brands of all sizes and across every industry reduced their marketing budgets, with many pausing or downsizing their brand awareness efforts to save capital. Brands then concentrated their bandwidth and remaining resources on engaging and maintaining existing customers rather than winning over new ones. Because they inspire immediate… Continue reading WHY FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE MARKETING FUNNEL IS KEY FOR LONG-TERM BRAND GROWTH



PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OR WHAT IS ‘GOOD CREATIVE’ ANYWAY?

2. 3. 2022 We have ways of testing creative, ways of measuring its effectiveness, but what do we actually know about how to make creative and effective advertising? asks Faris Yakob. The cultural pendulum swings back and forth, that which was neglected comes to the fore. As clients and agencies look to get ahead of the dramatic changes… Continue reading PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OR WHAT IS ‘GOOD CREATIVE’ ANYWAY?



TV ADVERTISING IN THE DAYS OF LONELINESS: HOW HAS THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC CHANGED OUR VIEW OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR FAVOURITE BRANDS IN TWO YEARS?

1. 3. 2022 In March, we will celebrate a rather unpleasant anniversary. It has been two years since the first case of Covid-19 was identified in the Czech Republic and the pandemic broke out in full. Since then, many aspects of our lives have changed beyond recognition, which was reflected in the form of TV advertising.



WHY WE CAN’T APPROACH CTV AS JUST ANOTHER SCREEN

28. 2. 2022 CTV shares the premium quality, high engagement levels, and immersive content of TV. By building solutions that enable the use of data at scale, retaining ownership of their assets, and generating value for both buyers and sellers, the ad industry stakeholders can transform the premium video ecosystem and ensure that TV and CTV work in… Continue reading WHY WE CAN’T APPROACH CTV AS JUST ANOTHER SCREEN



CONSUMERS DON’T BELIEVE A WORD WE SAY ON SUSTAINABILITY, HERE’S WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

24. 2. 2022 Consumers are increasingly skeptical of brands’ sustainability claims. Brands must be honest, transparent, committed and show urgency in order to build credibility with consumers, explains Wim Vermeulen, Director Strategy and Sustainability at Bubka, a Belgian advertising agency. We know that the drive for greater sustainability will affect every aspect of what a company or a brand does. We… Continue reading CONSUMERS DON’T BELIEVE A WORD WE SAY ON SUSTAINABILITY, HERE’S WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT



VOYO HAS ALREADY OVERTAKEN HBO AND IS CATCHING UP WITH NETFLIX. WE ARE INVESTING AND GROWING FASTER THAN EXPECTED, SAYS NOVA’S DIGITAL BRAIN

11. 2. 2022 The fairy tale of Cinderella who turns into a princess may have its reflection in the business world. The grimy beauty could be called Voyo. Nova TV established its video library in 2012 but forgot about it for many years. And now? It is the epicentre of digital transformation of the Czech commercial number one. Last… Continue reading VOYO HAS ALREADY OVERTAKEN HBO AND IS CATCHING UP WITH NETFLIX. WE ARE INVESTING AND GROWING FASTER THAN EXPECTED, SAYS NOVA’S DIGITAL BRAIN



THE LOVERS’ HOLIDAY IN THE THRALL OF COMMERCE AND CLICHÉS? THE TV ADS THAT CONVINCED US THAT ST. VALENTINE’S DAY IS NOT LOST YET

8. 2. 2022 It is a tradition that 14 February of each year is dedicated to those in love. A frequent objection against St. Valentine’s Day celebrations is the excessive commercialisation. Ironically, marketers are often the ones demonstrating that Valentine´s Day does not have to be in that commercial way.



VIEWERS PAY MORE ATTENTION TO ADS ON TV THAN ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK

27. 1. 2022 An extensive study conducted in German-speaking countries revealed that linear TV and BVOD show much better results in viewers’ aided and unaided ad awareness and in the purchase intention.