WHY NETFLIX, DISNEY AND GOOGLE TV ARE ADOPTING THE VERTICAL VIDEO FORMAT

7. 5. 2026 Technological evolution often brings with it a number of paradoxes. Streaming services, which originally assumed that viewers would watch digital entertainment primarily on a large screen, are now beginning to experiment with mobile formats, including within the CTV landscape. The traditional horizontal video format, which has defined cinema and television broadcasting for over a century,… Continue reading WHY NETFLIX, DISNEY AND GOOGLE TV ARE ADOPTING THE VERTICAL VIDEO FORMAT

TN LIVE HAS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VIEWS PER WEEK AND IS SET TO EXPAND ITS DISTRIBUTION

6. 5. 2026 After five years on the market, TV Nova Group’s TN Live has evolved into a 24/7 news and lifestyle channel. It aims to drive further growth through more intensive content production and distribution on social media and its own platforms. After five years on the market, TV Nova Group’s news and lifestyle platform TN Live… Continue reading TN LIVE HAS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VIEWS PER WEEK AND IS SET TO EXPAND ITS DISTRIBUTION

CZECH TELEVISION RETAINED THEIR LEAD IN APRIL, WHILE NOVA LEADS IN PRIME TIME AND AMONG YOUNGER VIEWERS

6. 5. 2026 The rankings in the television market remain unchanged. In April, Czech Television once again topped the ratings among viewers aged 15 and over, whilst Nova retained first place among younger viewer groups and during prime time. In the over-15s demographic, Czech Television’s channels remained the most-watched television group in all-day viewing in the fourth month… Continue reading CZECH TELEVISION RETAINED THEIR LEAD IN APRIL, WHILE NOVA LEADS IN PRIME TIME AND AMONG YOUNGER VIEWERS

NEM DUBROVNIK REVEALS 2026 AGENDA

5. 5. 2026 NEM Dubrovnik has unveiled the full agenda for its 2026 edition, which will bring together more than 300 companies, over 200 buyers and more than 150 exhibitors. The event, taking place in Dubrovnik, will feature over 80 speakers and a market area that has grown by 50% compared with last year. This year’s programme will… Continue reading NEM DUBROVNIK REVEALS 2026 AGENDA

ESG ADS ATTRACT LESS ATTENTION, BUT BOOST INTEREST IN THE TOPIC

5. 5. 2026 Although ESG adverts are, on average, less effective at capturing attention than standard campaigns, they can significantly boost interest in the topic being communicated, according to new research by Ipsos. The data also confirms growing consumer scepticism towards sustainability claims and a shift in how people define ‘green’ products. ESG campaigns – that is, advertising… Continue reading ESG ADS ATTRACT LESS ATTENTION, BUT BOOST INTEREST IN THE TOPIC

STREAMING DOMINATES THE SUBSCRIPTION MARKET, WITH GROWING INTEREST IN CHEAPER PACKAGES THAT INCLUDE ADS

5. 5. 2026 New data shows not only a growing number of subscriptions per user, but also a shift in behaviour, with people increasingly accepting adverts in exchange for a lower price. The importance of service bundling, led by HBO Max, is also on the rise, notes Erika Luzsicza of Axocom. Subscriptions to streaming services have become a… Continue reading STREAMING DOMINATES THE SUBSCRIPTION MARKET, WITH GROWING INTEREST IN CHEAPER PACKAGES THAT INCLUDE ADS

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

STREAMTV: THE END OF LINEAR TELEVISION. HYBRID MODELS WILL DOMINATE THE MARKET

4. 5. 2026 According to Filip Zelinka, the future of video content is defined by the battle between platforms for viewers’ attention through an effective combination of subscription (SVOD) and advertising models (AVOD), as demonstrated at the Stream TV conference. The StreamTV 2026 conference in Lisbon confirmed the irreversible decline of traditional broadcasting into the background. According to… Continue reading STREAMTV: THE END OF LINEAR TELEVISION. HYBRID MODELS WILL DOMINATE THE MARKET

FLEMEDIA LAUNCHES THE 21ST EDITION OF THE FLE MEDIA AWARDS

3. 5. 2026 The FLE Media Awards competition is entering its 21st year. Flemedia has opened entries for Czech and Slovak campaigns, which creators and clients can submit until the end of June. Flemedia is launching the 21st edition of the FLE Media Awards (FLEMA), which recognises innovative use of media and a creative approach to media campaign… Continue reading FLEMEDIA LAUNCHES THE 21ST EDITION OF THE FLE MEDIA AWARDS

SVENGALI AND TV NOVA HAVE THE MOST NOMINATIONS AT THE LEMUR AWARDS

30. 4. 2026 The record-breaking CzechPR Awardshas announced its finalists. A total of 116 projects have made it onto the shortlist from 350 entries, with Svengali Communications and TV Nova receiving the most nominations. The Czech PR Awards has published the shortlist for its 21st edition. From a record number of entries, the expert jury selected 116 projects… Continue reading SVENGALI AND TV NOVA HAVE THE MOST NOMINATIONS AT THE LEMUR AWARDS

PPF IS BUILDING A MEDIA ECOSYSTEM. ONEPLAY IS OUTPACEING GLOBAL STREAMING PLATFORMS AND SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXPANSION

29. 4. 2026 PPF Group is developing a strategy for interconnected media and telecommunications platforms. The Oneplay streaming service serves as a model for other markets in Central and Eastern Europe, explained Didier Stoessel, co-CEO of PPF Group, at the Shifts conference. The PPF Group aims to further develop its own media platforms and integrate them with telecommunications… Continue reading PPF IS BUILDING A MEDIA ECOSYSTEM. ONEPLAY IS OUTPACEING GLOBAL STREAMING PLATFORMS AND SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXPANSION

ADC CZECH AWARDS: GRAND PRIX FOR KITKAT PHONE BREAK CAMPAIGN

29. 4. 2026 The Grand Prix at this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards  went to the “KitKat Phone Break” campaign by VML Prague. The winners of this year’s 33rd ADC Czech Creative Awards have been announced. A total of 76 prizes were awarded. The Grand Prix was awarded to the “KitKat Phone Break”campaign by VML Prague. The Czech… Continue reading ADC CZECH AWARDS: GRAND PRIX FOR KITKAT PHONE BREAK CAMPAIGN

THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISIONS HAS ENTERED ITS TENTH YEAR OF EXISTENCE; MAREK SINGER REMAINS AS PRESIDENT

28. 4. 2026 This spring marked the ninth anniversary of the Association of Commercial Television, which, during its existence, has become a respected voice for commercial broadcasters and a reliable partner in both professional and legislative debates. The AKTV continues to participate in key legislative processes that affect the operations of commercial television, is actively involved in the… Continue reading THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISIONS HAS ENTERED ITS TENTH YEAR OF EXISTENCE; MAREK SINGER REMAINS AS PRESIDENT

THE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MARKET GREW BY TEN PERCENT LAST YEAR. THIS YEAR, IT IS MORE CAUTIOUS

27. 4. 2026 Growth in the Czech marketing communications market in 2025 was driven not only by media channels but also, to a significant extent, by non-media channels, according to an expert report by the AKA. The Czech advertising and marketing market is regaining momentum following a period of weakness. This is according to the 2025 Advertising Report… Continue reading THE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MARKET GREW BY TEN PERCENT LAST YEAR. THIS YEAR, IT IS MORE CAUTIOUS

CNN DESCRIBES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIMA AS ONE OF ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL

27. 4. 2026 Wallid Chamak, a representative of CNN International Commercial, described CNN Prima News as one of the most successful projects in the field of international cooperation. According to the management of the FTV Prima group, the CNN Prima News project now goes beyond the scope of a traditional television station and operates as a multi-platform service… Continue reading CNN DESCRIBES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIMA AS ONE OF ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING

27. 4. 2026 tvScientific released its “2026 Consumer Trends Report,” positioning television as a full-funnel channel that drives discovery, trust and purchase behavior across a multiscreen environment. The report, based on a survey of more than 600 U.S. consumers across Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, examined how streaming, device usage and cross-channel engagement are reshaping… Continue reading STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING

THE ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS COMPETITION HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FINALISTS

24. 4. 2026 Out of 257 entries, 120 have made it onto the shortlist for this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards. The 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards has published its shortlist. Following three days of judging by the core juries, 120 entries were selected from the 257 submitted. The complete overview can be viewed in… Continue reading THE ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS COMPETITION HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FINALISTS

TV NOVA IS MERGING WITH O2 TV, WHICH WILL CEASE TO EXIST AFTER THE MERGER

23. 4. 2026 The Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting  (RRTV) has approved the merger of TV Nova and O2 TV. As a result of the merger, O2 TV will cease to exist and its activities and liabilities will be taken over by TV Nova, which will also make changes to its ownership and capital structure. The RRTV has… Continue reading TV NOVA IS MERGING WITH O2 TV, WHICH WILL CEASE TO EXIST AFTER THE MERGER