WARNING TO CZECH MEDIA: POLITICAL PRESSURE, AI AND PLATFORM DOMINANCE

28. 2. 2026 According to the Report on the State of Czech Democracy, Czechia maintains a high degree of media freedom, but at the same time, attacks on journalists are intensifying and pressure is growing for changes in the financing of public service media. Furthermore, the country is not prepared for the regulation of digital platforms and the… Continue reading WARNING TO CZECH MEDIA: POLITICAL PRESSURE, AI AND PLATFORM DOMINANCE

AKA LAUNCHES THE 24TH EDITION OF DIRECT IMPACT CZECH COMPETITION

28. 2. 2026 The Association of Communication Agencies launches the Direct Impact Czech competition, acting as its sole organiser for the first time. The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA) has launched the 24th edition of the Direct Impact Czech competition. This year, for the first time, it is being organised solely by the AKA. The award ceremony is… Continue reading AKA LAUNCHES THE 24TH EDITION OF DIRECT IMPACT CZECH COMPETITION

ALZA INVESTS THE MOST IN ADVERTISING AMONG CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RETAILERS

27. 2. 2026 Alza.cz leads the ranking of advertising investments among consumer electronics retailers. As in 2023, Alza.cz dominated the consumer electronics retail segment from January to December last year. Datart remains in second place, followed by Planeo in third. The top five also includes the brands Smarty and Mironet. The total volume of the category increased by… Continue reading ALZA INVESTS THE MOST IN ADVERTISING AMONG CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RETAILERS

BITPLAY STREAMING SERVICE SHUT DOWN AFTER POLICE AND AKTV INTERVENTION

26. 2. 2026 The Association of Commercial Television Stations announced the successful shutdown of the pirate platform Bitplay, which illegally offered premium sports channels and series. The shutdown was based on a criminal complaint and subsequent investigation by the Czech Police, which identified the operator. The Bitplay pirate service was identified by the association in mid-2025, with the… Continue reading BITPLAY STREAMING SERVICE SHUT DOWN AFTER POLICE AND AKTV INTERVENTION

PRIMA HAS A NEW SECTION IN THE WORKS. IT ANNOUNCES TITLES THAT WILL BE ADDED

25. 2. 2026 The Prima streaming platform has introduced a new highlighted category called Coming Soon (On the Way to You) in its New section, which shows viewers the most anticipated titles planned for the coming weeks. The offering for the coming period focuses primarily on strong emotions and genre diversity that will satisfy lovers of romance and… Continue reading PRIMA HAS A NEW SECTION IN THE WORKS. IT ANNOUNCES TITLES THAT WILL BE ADDED

THE SECOND SERIES OF THE CZECH VERSION OF NAKED ATTRACTION STARTS TODAY ON TV ÓČKO.

25. 2. 2026 New episodes of the naked dating reality show Naked Attraction are returning to Óčko TV. They will be broadcast every Wednesday at 10 p.m. Óčko TV will launch the second series of the dating reality show Naked Attraction Czechia & Slovakia on Wednesday , 25 February at 10 p.m. The premiere will be followed by… Continue reading THE SECOND SERIES OF THE CZECH VERSION OF NAKED ATTRACTION STARTS TODAY ON TV ÓČKO.

FIRST DATA: OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING INCREASED THE RATING OF TOP OLYMPIC BROADCASTS BY 13%

25. 2. 2026 Extended ATO measurement provided the first hard data on how watching broadcasts “outside the home” can increase the overall television rating of a major sporting event. Broadcasts from the 2026 Winter Olympics showed that outside-the-home viewing increases the reach of the most-watched sports broadcasts by up to 13 per cent. The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter… Continue reading FIRST DATA: OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING INCREASED THE RATING OF TOP OLYMPIC BROADCASTS BY 13%

NOVA SELLS THE SERIES MARKOVIČ, KRÁL ŠUMAVY AND EXTRAKTOŘI ABROAD

23. 2. 2026 Oneplay Originals expands abroad. Nova has sold its series Metoda Markovič, Král Šumavy and Extraktoři. The TV Nova group is expanding the international distribution of its Oneplay Originals titles. The series Metoda Markovič: Hojer, both seasons of Král Šumavy, and the spy thriller Extraktoři will be heading to several European and non-European markets. The first… Continue reading NOVA SELLS THE SERIES MARKOVIČ, KRÁL ŠUMAVY AND EXTRAKTOŘI ABROAD

RADIO ADVERTISING GREW BY TWO PER CENT IN 2025, BUT THE MARKET SLOWED DOWN

20. 2. 2026 Although the overall increase in net investment in radio advertising did not keep pace with previous years, it still showed a slight increase of two per cent. The significant reduction in advertising on Czech Radio last year did not help commercial stations. Net investment in radio advertising grew by 2% last year, reaching a total… Continue reading RADIO ADVERTISING GREW BY TWO PER CENT IN 2025, BUT THE MARKET SLOWED DOWN

END OF FREE BROADCASTING? EUROPE DISCUSSES THE FUTURE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS CAUTIOUS

19. 2. 2026 The debate on the future of terrestrial television and analogue radio is shifting towards regulatory decisions. While France is predicting the end of terrestrial broadcasting within ten years and Slovakia has already abandoned free-to-air commercial stations, Britain is retaining FM until at least 2032. Czechia is currently focusing on stability and gradual evolution. In recent… Continue reading END OF FREE BROADCASTING? EUROPE DISCUSSES THE FUTURE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS CAUTIOUS

ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY

18. 2. 2026 According to a report by AdForum, the most creative awards last year went to German retailer Penny’s “Price Packs” campaign. The “Price Packs” campaign by German retail chain Penny, which displayed the price of goods directly on the packaging of its private labels, was the most acclaimed campaign of last year. This is according to… Continue reading ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY

SPRING TV IS COMING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD AGAINST ASIA EXPRESS, ALSO FEATURING PEOPLE AND HORSES

17. 2. 2026 While Czech Television launched most of its new programmes in January, Nova and Prima are only now entering the key part of the season. The most interesting battle is expected on weekends, when premiere formats will face off, led by the travel reality show Asia Express and the new series Buldok z Poděbrad. While Czech… Continue reading SPRING TV IS COMING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD AGAINST ASIA EXPRESS, ALSO FEATURING PEOPLE AND HORSES

SPEED SKATING CURRENTLY LEADS THE RATINGS FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON ČT SPORT

16. 2. 2026 The first week of Olympic broadcasts on ČT sport has so far been dominated by speed skating, with ice hockey in third place. During the first week of Olympic competition (7–14 February 2026) at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the most-watched live broadcast on ČT sport was the women’s 5 km speed skating… Continue reading SPEED SKATING CURRENTLY LEADS THE RATINGS FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON ČT SPORT

ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES

13. 2. 2026 This year’s 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 announces the composition of its juries. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic announces the composition of the juries for the 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026. Fifty judges from across Europe will decide on the best creative works of 2025 on… Continue reading ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES

LOVE, DATA AND PAPRIKA SAUCE: WHAT WILL CZECH VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK LIKE IN 2026?

13. 2. 2026 How are Valentine’s Day preparations really going in Czechia? Google search data from February this year painted a picture of what Czechs really want for the holiday of love. AI assistants are helping more and more people with last-minute planning of the evening, menu and ideas. The absolute winner of this year’s Valentine’s Day preparations… Continue reading LOVE, DATA AND PAPRIKA SAUCE: WHAT WILL CZECH VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK LIKE IN 2026?

PODCAST FIRST LEAGUE: TOMÁŠ HRUŠKA – TV NOVA CREATIVE PRODUCER

12. 2. 2026 As a creative producer at TV Nova, he has two much-talked-about drama series to his credit – Metoda Markovič: Hojer and Metoda Markovič: Straka. For the largest commercial television station, this was a relatively risky bet on a young creative and production team with an original vision a few years ago. The gamble paid off,… Continue reading PODCAST FIRST LEAGUE: TOMÁŠ HRUŠKA – TV NOVA CREATIVE PRODUCER

PARKS: BUDGET PRESSURES FORCE 30% OF CONSUMERS TO CANCEL STREAMING SERVICES

11. 2. 2026 The number of consumers citing household expenses as the top reason for cutting streaming subscriptions has increased since 2020. Parks Associates has released new survey results indicating that affordability has overtaken content availability as the dominant reason consumers cancel video services. Data from its Streaming Competition and Profitability: Pricing Models & Retention Strategies study finds… Continue reading PARKS: BUDGET PRESSURES FORCE 30% OF CONSUMERS TO CANCEL STREAMING SERVICES

IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, ROUGHLY ONE IN SEVEN ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAUDULENT

11. 2. 2026 Fraudulent advertisements generate billions in revenue for social networks in Europe, according to a study by Juniper Research. The prediction for 2030 is even more pessimistic, forecasting that the average user will encounter fraudulent advertisements about a third more often than today. A new peer-reviewed study by Juniper Research highlights the systemic problem of fraudulent… Continue reading IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, ROUGHLY ONE IN SEVEN ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAUDULENT