BRAND LOYALTY DOES NOT LEAD TO GROWTH; CUSTOMISABILITY AND AVAILABILITY ARE MORE IMPORTANT

2. 10. 2026 | 6 min read Brand love is something of an exception amongst consumers and does not, in itself, lead to increased purchasing behaviour. This was stated by Rachel Kennedy of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science at the Brand Management conference. According to the data presented, mental availability and strong distinctive elements are more important for brand growth.

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY: THE HISTORY OF COFFEE AND COFFEE-FLAVOURED TV COMMERCIALS

1. 10. 2026 | 10 min read The aroma of freshly ground coffee, the first sip in the morning, a short break during a busy working day, or meeting friends over a cup of espresso. For millions of people, coffee is an everyday ritual. But it is also a major global commodity and a source of livelihood. This is what International Coffee Day, celebrated on 1 October, reminds us of. Coffee has also secured a firm place in the world of advertising, where for decades it has symbolised energy, comfort, togetherness and a relaxed lifestyle. In creative television commercials, an ordinary cup becomes the hero of stories filled with the irresistible aroma of coffee – stories that make us want to get up and head straight for the coffee machine.

NHL MATCH SCHEDULE ON NOVA AND PRIMA CHANNELS. WHAT CAN YOU WATCH FOR FREE?

1. 10. 2026 | 4 min read From the start of the new season, two Czech television groups – Nova and Prima – will be broadcasting NHL matches. These can be watched free of charge on Prima Sport and, on selected dates, on Nova Action. Here is an overview of the matches on each channel and their broadcast times.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIENTS AND AGENCIES IS CHANGING IN THE AGE OF AI. HOW WILL THIS AFFECT THE COST OF LABOUR?

1. 10. 2026 | 4 min read Clients regard AI tools as accessible and see their greatest benefit in their use for specific marketing tasks. However, research by AKA and ResSolution Group also shows that, as automation increases, the question of the value of agency work is being raised once again, as was noted on the first day of the Brand Management conference.

NEITHER ČT, NOVA NOR PRIMA WILL BROADCAST PROJECTED RESULTS AFTER THE POLLING STATIONS HAVE CLOSED

1. 10. 2026 | 4 min read On Saturday 10 October, once polling stations in the Czech Republic have closed, the media will not publish estimates of the election results – so-called exit polls – which are based on surveys of voters after they have cast their votes.

STUDY: US ADVERTISERS STARTING HOLIDAY CAMPAIGNS EARLIER

30. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The holiday advertising season is already underway. Research from Yahoo DSP finds that US advertisers are moving their holiday campaigns earlier, increasing budgets and prioritising deals and value as they compete for consumer spending.

TV NOVA IS FOCUSING ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN ITS ‘LET’S TALK TOGETHER’ CAMPAIGN

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read Nova TV has launched a new awareness campaign, ‘Let’s Talk Together’, which highlights the importance of parents’ mental health in supporting their children’s psychological wellbeing. The project includes TV adverts, a podcast featuring Kristina Kloubková and Jan Vojtek, and a website with practical resources and contact details for specialist support.

VML, PUBLICIS, ZARAGUSA AND DENTSU HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDEN DRUM. YOUNG CZECH LIONS ALSO STAND A CHANCE.

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read The Slovenian Golden Drum creativity festival has announced this year’s shortlist. The Czech entries in the finals are from VML, Leo Prague, Dentsu Creative and Zaraguza CZ. Five of their entries have made it onto the shortlist, securing a total of 15 shortlist placements.

DAVID MRZENA TO LEAD THE MEDIA STRATEGY FOR THE NOVA AND ONEPLAY BRANDS

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read David Mrzena holds the position of Head of Media Strategy at the Nova Group. He is responsible for the media strategy of the TV Nova and Oneplay brands, as well as media planning, buying and campaign evaluation. He joined Nova in April from Publicis Groupe.

THE ‘LOVE IS ON THE AIR’ PODCAST IS COMING TO TELEVISION AND WILL JOIN FORCES WITH ‘NAKED ATTRACTION’

30. 9. 2026 | 2 min read The Czech-Slovak podcast *Love Is On The Air* is making the leap from audio and video platforms to television screens. From 15 October, TV Óčko will broadcast its new programme *Naked On The Air*, which will air every Thursday ahead of the second series of the dating show *Naked Attraction*.

CTV DRIVES MORE THAN HALF OF EUROPE’S PREMIUM VIDEO AD VIEWS

29. 9. 2026 | 3 min read Connected TV has become the dominant driver of premium video advertising in Europe, accounting for 53 percent of all premium video ad views in the first half of 2026, according to FreeWheel’s latest Video Monetisation Report. The biannual study from the Comcast‑owned advertising technology company shows that Europe’s shift toward CTV and streaming is reshaping the continent’s video advertising landscape, with programmatic buying playing an increasingly central role.

ERLING HAALAND IS THE FACE OF THE FIRST ‘SEAFOOD FROM NORWAY’ CAMPAIGN IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

29. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is launching its first ‘Seafood from Norway’ brand campaign in the Czech Republic. The campaign aims to boost consumption of Norwegian salmon. Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has been chosen as the face of the campaign.

NOVA AND PRIMA TO SHARE NHL BROADCASTING RIGHTS; ONEPLAY PROMISES MORE MATCHES FEATURING CZECH PLAYERS

29. 9. 2026 | 4 min read From the new season, Nova and Prima will share the broadcasting rights to the NHL. The matches will be shown on Oneplay, Nova Sport, Nova Action, prima+ and Prima Sport. Thanks to a new sub-licence agreement, Nova will have greater flexibility in selecting which matches to broadcast, enabling it to feature games involving Czech and Slovak players more frequently.

SERIAL KILLER HONOURS POLISH SERIES PROUD, KAMARÁD WINS CZECH SECTION, SPECIAL AWARD FOR ODDÍL B

28. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The Polish series Proud won the main Primetime Killer award for Best Series from Central and Eastern Europe at the Serial Killer festival. The new Czech competition section Czech Killer was won by the series Kamarád. A Special Mention went to the cast of Oddíl B.

CONTAGIOUS BRANDS REPORT 2026

26. 9. 2026 | 6 min read Contagious this week released the Contagious Brands Report 2026, spotlighting 45 brands from around the world considered to be rule-breakers that challenge category conventions and stand out in a sea of sameness.

REPORT: STREAMING AUDIENCES INCREASINGLY DISENGAGED

25. 9. 2026 | 2 min read TVision by Viant has released its 2026 State of Streaming report, built on one of the largest streaming attention panels in the world. The findings challenge assumptions about where viewers are actually paying attention across streaming and linear TV.

NEW TV PREMIERES COMING IN OCTOBER, INCLUDING GERTA SCHNIRCH, HEC AND PŘÍPADY MIMOŘÁDNÉ MARTY

25. 9. 2026 | 3 min read The autumn television schedules will expand in October with a further selection of new programmes and series. The new additions are primarily heading to weekend slots, bringing new series, miniseries and documentaries, as well as premiere episodes of established titles.

ONLINE SHOPS ARE IN FOR A BUSY CHRISTMAS SEASON, BUT ADVERTISING COSTS ARE RISING

24. 9. 2026 | 4 min read According to Upgates, Czech e-commerce could see a five to ten per cent increase in turnover during this year’s pre-Christmas season. At the same time, average order values and customer acquisition costs are rising, which is putting pressure on margins. Retailers will therefore make greater use of loyalty schemes, bundles and their own customer databases, in addition to offering discounts.