PAVEL AND AMANPOUR TO SPEAK AT THE CNN PRIMA NEWS CONFERENCE

22. 4. 2026 The Money, Money, Money conference will address issues of security and the economy. President Pavel and journalist Christiane Amanpour will be in attendance. The second edition of the Money, Money, Money conference, organised by CNN Prima News, will focus this year on issues of security, competitiveness and economic growth. The event will take place on… Continue reading PAVEL AND AMANPOUR TO SPEAK AT THE CNN PRIMA NEWS CONFERENCE

VAB: PREMIUM STREAMERS OUTPERFORM YOUTUBE IN ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS

21. 4. 2026 The Video Advertising Bureau said premium CTV platforms outperform YouTube in co-viewing, attention and session length, citing a year-long study of 22 services. Premium video delivered 33 percent higher co-viewing and sessions averaging 1 hour and 18 minutes, 49 percent longer than YouTube. The report argues premium CTV impressions generate stronger presence, sustained attention and… Continue reading VAB: PREMIUM STREAMERS OUTPERFORM YOUTUBE IN ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS

ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT

21. 4. 2026 Connected TV (CTV) usage continues to diversify across households in Germany and Austria, strengthening its value for advertisers through more targeted and attentive audiences, according to the Advanced TV Study 2026 by Azerion Austria and Goldvertise Media. Based on a survey of 2,500 respondents aged 16-69 conducted in January 2026, the study shows that CTV is now… Continue reading ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT

CANNES LIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PROGRAMME

21. 4. 2026 Oprah Winfrey is honoured as the 2026 Cannes LionHeart. A global line-up of creative legends, innovators and cultural voices will take to the stage including Stella McCartney, Patagonia and Google DeepMind. Cannes Lions has announced its 2026 programme, which will bring together a diverse community of global creative leaders and changemakers across five days this… Continue reading CANNES LIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PROGRAMME

14TH HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON 18-19 NOVEMBER 2026 IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

20. 4. 2026 The HbbTV Association is pleased to announce that the 14th HbbTV Symposium and Awards will be held on 18-19 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s edition of the connected TV industry’s leading annual summit will take place at the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, a landmark four-star hotel and conference venue situated directly on Plaça d’Espanya.… Continue reading 14TH HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON 18-19 NOVEMBER 2026 IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

MORE THAN 40 PER CENT OF CZECHS PAY FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS THEY DON’T USE

20. 4. 2026 According to new data,subscriptions todigital and other services are among the expenses that Czechs often lose track of. Most people pay for several services at the same time, but some of them do not use them regularly, or at all. Accordingto new data,subscriptions to digital and other services represent a significant item in Czech household… Continue reading MORE THAN 40 PER CENT OF CZECHS PAY FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS THEY DON’T USE

THE FIRST BANS ON ADVERTISING FOR ‘LESS HEALTHY’ FOODS. WHAT DID THEY COVER?

18. 4. 2026 Stricter rules on advertising less healthy foods came into force in the UK in 2026. The regulator’s initial decisions suggest that the key factor is the identifiability of specific products. Since the start of 2026, the UK has tightened regulations on advertising for foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS). The first decisions by… Continue reading THE FIRST BANS ON ADVERTISING FOR ‘LESS HEALTHY’ FOODS. WHAT DID THEY COVER?

THE CZECHS HAVE FIVE NOMINATIONS AT THE SABRE AWARDS

17. 4. 2026 The ‘Little Superheroes’ campaign by the organisation Pod svícnem has three nominations in the SABRE Awards finals, whilst Grayling has two. The international SABRE Awards competition has published this year’s shortlist. Czech entries have a total of five nominations – three were secured by the ‘Little Superheroes’ campaign by the non-profit organisation Pod svícnem, on… Continue reading THE CZECHS HAVE FIVE NOMINATIONS AT THE SABRE AWARDS

ONEPLAY CUSTOMERS CAN TRY HBO MAX FOR FREE IN APRIL

16. 4. 2026 O2 has launched a special offer for Oneplay customers. Throughout April, they can activate HBO Maxfor a one-month trial. Until the end of April, Oneplay customers will receive one month’s access to HBO Max content as a bonus. Customers will have access to the HBO, HBO2, HBO3, Cinemax and Cinemax 2 channels directly within Oneplay,… Continue reading ONEPLAY CUSTOMERS CAN TRY HBO MAX FOR FREE IN APRIL

TWO-THIRDS OF CZECHS SUBSCRIBE TO PAY-TV, PAYING AN AVERAGE OF 460 CZK

16. 4. 2026 Czechs continue to spend more on pay-TV. IPTV is gaining ground, particularly among younger viewers and in large cities, according to the Atmedia index. Pay-TV services in the Czech Republic continue to become more expensive, yet their usage continues to grow. In the second half of 2025, the average monthly spend on satellite, cable or… Continue reading TWO-THIRDS OF CZECHS SUBSCRIBE TO PAY-TV, PAYING AN AVERAGE OF 460 CZK

ONEPLAY JOINS PPF’S UNITY LOYALTY PLATFORM

15. 4. 2026 From 20 May, the PPF Group’s ecosystem of benefits will also be extended to Nova Group customers who use the Oneplay service. From 20 May, the Oneplay service from the TV Nova Group will be integrated into the Unity customer platform. The platform, which until now comprised O2 and Air Bank, is thus expanding its… Continue reading ONEPLAY JOINS PPF’S UNITY LOYALTY PLATFORM

STUDY USA: TOP REASON FOR SUBSCRIBING TO PAY TV IS LIVE NEWS AND TV

14. 4. 2026 Parks Associates reports that 33% of subs said they liked the idea of having their content aggregated into one place. As cord cutting continues and pay TV operators look to find ways to hang onto existing subscribers, Parks Associates has released a new survey that highlights the top reasons for keeping a pay TV service.… Continue reading STUDY USA: TOP REASON FOR SUBSCRIBING TO PAY TV IS LIVE NEWS AND TV

NOVA IS LOOKING FOR TALENTS. APPLY TO STUDY AT THE CME CONTENT ACADEMY

14. 4. 2026 TV Nova and FAMU are jointly launching the next academic year of the CME Content Academy, a unique one-year educational programme featuring intensive practical experience in television. Applications are open to graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in film production who see their future in the world of television. Applications are being accepted from… Continue reading NOVA IS LOOKING FOR TALENTS. APPLY TO STUDY AT THE CME CONTENT ACADEMY

CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?

14. 4. 2026 Whilst artificial intelligence can outperform humans in operational tasks, it still has its limitations when it comes to strategic brand management. Its solutions lead to the mediocrity and indistinguishability that characterise contemporary advertising, according to speakers at the Brandstorming conference. Artificial intelligence can now outperform humans in execution and operational tasks, but its capacity for… Continue reading CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?

NOVA IS SENDING THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES AGAINST POLABÍ AND WILL ALSO BE DEPLOYING THE JITŘNÍ ZÁŘE SERIES

14. 4. 2026 The Nova television group will be revamping its prime-time linear programming in May, both on weekdays and at weekends. From May, Nova will be introducing a number of programming changes on its main channel. These will primarily affect prime time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. From Thursday 30 April, Nova will begin rerunning its hit… Continue reading NOVA IS SENDING THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES AGAINST POLABÍ AND WILL ALSO BE DEPLOYING THE JITŘNÍ ZÁŘE SERIES

RIVAL BROADCASTERS PRIMA AND NOVA HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ONLINE HATES

13. 4. 2026 Rival broadcaster Prima has joined TV Nova’s campaign to combat hate speech on social media. Rival broadcasters Prima and Nova have jointly spoken out against the hate directed at their presenters and actors in recent years. Alongside the criticism that is a natural part of their work, these TV personalities are subjected to words full… Continue reading RIVAL BROADCASTERS PRIMA AND NOVA HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ONLINE HATES

THINKBOX: TV ADVERTISING IS THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM

11. 4. 2026 One factor is becoming a clear differentiator in advertising: trust. As uncertainty grows and consumer confidence declines, it’s playing an increasingly critical role in shaping brand preference and driving profitability. This month’s chart of the month highlights data presented at LEAD 2026 from the 2025 Credos Trust Tracker revealing a key trend: trust in advertising… Continue reading THINKBOX: TV ADVERTISING IS THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM

CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS ON SUNDAY

10. 4. 2026 CNN Prima Newswill broadcast a special election coverage programme on Sunday evening covering the Hungarian parliamentary elections. CNN Prima News will launch a special broadcast dedicated to the Hungarian parliamentary elections on Sunday 12 April at 7.45 pm. The special programme will run until the last vote has been counted and will offer viewers live… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS ON SUNDAY