NOVA WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PROGRAMME NA LOVU AND THE SERIES ULICE, FAIRY TALES, FILMS AND ANIMATED STORY PYŠNÁ PRINCEZNA

13. 3. 2026 The Nova Group will broadcast its Easter programme across its linear channels and the Oneplay streaming platform. The Nova Group will include a special Easter edition of the competition Na lovu, themed episodes of the series Ulice, and the premieres of several programmes in prime time. Aleš Cibulka, Adéla Elbel, Emanuel Ridi, and Petra Bučková… Continue reading NOVA WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PROGRAMME NA LOVU AND THE SERIES ULICE, FAIRY TALES, FILMS AND ANIMATED STORY PYŠNÁ PRINCEZNA

GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

11. 3. 2026 The Golden Drum International Festival is kicking off another year. Entries can be submitted until 26 August. Golden Drum, an international creative festival, is launching its 32nd edition. Applications will be accepted until 26 August in six different sections: One-Channel Drum, Omni-Channel Drum, Craft Drum, Creative Media Excellence Drum, Creative Business Excellence Drum and a… Continue reading GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

5G BROADCAST MOBILE TELEVISION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC? BY 2028, IT COULD COVER REGIONAL AND DISTRICT CITIES

11. 3. 2026 In about two years, roughly half to three-quarters of the Czech population could have access to 5G Broadcast mobile television, which will directly compete with online television streaming via the internet, but unlike the latter, it will be free for viewers. České Radiokomunikace (CRA) expects that everything will be technically ready for regular broadcasting to… Continue reading 5G BROADCAST MOBILE TELEVISION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC? BY 2028, IT COULD COVER REGIONAL AND DISTRICT CITIES

THE MEDIA IS UNDERGOING RAPID CHANGE, BUT QUALITY CONTENT REMAINS KEY

11. 3. 2026 Although today’s media are undergoing rapid change thanks to technological developments, quality content remains the basis of their success. This was the consensus among media managers at the TOP Women of the Czech Republic conference. The media industry is undergoing rapid technological change and facing strong competition from digital platforms. Nevertheless, high-quality content and the… Continue reading THE MEDIA IS UNDERGOING RAPID CHANGE, BUT QUALITY CONTENT REMAINS KEY

PRIMA APPOINTS JAN WYKRYTOWICZ TO HEAD OF VOD SERVICES

10. 3. 2026 Prima appoints director for VOD and non-advertising revenue, Jan Wykrytowicz joins the company. The Prima Group is filling a new management position in the field of digital services. From 1 April, media manager Jan Wykrytowicz, who has more than fifteen years of experience in the international media environment and the streaming services segment, will become… Continue reading PRIMA APPOINTS JAN WYKRYTOWICZ TO HEAD OF VOD SERVICES

ONEPLAY REPORTS NEARLY THREE BILLION VIEWS FOR THE YEAR AND OVERTAKES NETFLIX

10. 3. 2026 One year after its launch, Oneplay has recorded nearly three billion video views and 1.6 billion hours watched. According to the Nova group, it became the largest streaming platform on the Czech market during its first year. The Oneplay streaming platform, which was created by merging the Voyo and O2 TV services, has been on… Continue reading ONEPLAY REPORTS NEARLY THREE BILLION VIEWS FOR THE YEAR AND OVERTAKES NETFLIX

GENERATION ALPHA 2025 STUDY: HOW THE YOUNGEST CONSUMERS ARE CHANGING THE PURCHASING DECISIONS OF CZECH HOUSEHOLDS

9. 3. 2026 More than a million children in Czechia have a significant influence on their families’ purchasing decisions. Learn about the consumer behaviour and purchasing power of Generation Alpha, who are not afraid to express their opinions. An intuitive approach to Generation Alpha is no longer enough. This is probably the most sophisticated group of child consumers… Continue reading GENERATION ALPHA 2025 STUDY: HOW THE YOUNGEST CONSUMERS ARE CHANGING THE PURCHASING DECISIONS OF CZECH HOUSEHOLDS

PRIMA GROUP OWNER SIMPLIFIES OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

9. 3. 2026 The Prima Group is simplifying its ownership structure, with Prima Media Club Group disappearing from it. It has a minority stake in FTV Prima and a larger stake in Media Club. The Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting ( RRTV) has approved the change in the ownership structure of FTV Prima, which is related to… Continue reading PRIMA GROUP OWNER SIMPLIFIES OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

MARKETING REQUIRES PATIENCE. QUARTERLY CHASING OF BRAND KPIS IS DESTROYING

9. 3. 2026 Building a brand requires patience and consistency; frequent changes in strategy set the brand back several years, according to the Marketing Longevity Expert Summit, which took place at the Czech Online Expo conference. Building a brand is a long-term endeavour, and companies often sabotage themselves. This was also discussed at the Marketing Longevity Expert Summit,… Continue reading MARKETING REQUIRES PATIENCE. QUARTERLY CHASING OF BRAND KPIS IS DESTROYING

MEDIA CLUB SELLS REALITY ASIA EXPRESS AS A PREMIUM PROGRAMME

6. 3. 2026 The Media Club sales agency has included the reality show Asia Express in its premium sales. This is the first format this year that Media Club is marketing in this way. The reality show Asia Express is the first format of this spring season that the advertising sales agency Media Club has included in the… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB SELLS REALITY ASIA EXPRESS AS A PREMIUM PROGRAMME

TVB: LINEAR TV STILL KING

5. 3. 2026 TV, viewed on a television screen, has the highest reach and time spent of all media platforms studied, according to the advertising association. A new report from the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) casts doubt among those who think linear TV’s days are numbered. According to the association’s 2026 Media Comparisons Study, TV, viewed on a television… Continue reading TVB: LINEAR TV STILL KING

A LOVE STORY THAT CONTINUES: PRIMA LOVE HAS BEEN SPREADING LOVE ON SCREENS FOR FIFTEEN YEARS

5. 3. 2026 For fifteen years, Prima LOVE has been bringing stories full of love, relationships and emotions to the screen. The popular channel for women will celebrate its birthday on International Women’s Day and, on this occasion, will offer new series and another edition of the popular DERMACOL LOVE DAY event. The most romantic television channel in… Continue reading A LOVE STORY THAT CONTINUES: PRIMA LOVE HAS BEEN SPREADING LOVE ON SCREENS FOR FIFTEEN YEARS

NOVA GROUP ALSO ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP, WILL SHARE BROADCASTS WITH ČESKÁ TELEVIZE

4. 3. 2026 Czech Television took advantage of the sublicensing option and sold part of the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup to the Nova group in the new World Cup format with 104 matches. The upcoming World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico in the summer of 2026, will… Continue reading NOVA GROUP ALSO ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP, WILL SHARE BROADCASTS WITH ČESKÁ TELEVIZE

OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING REACHED SEVEN PERCENT IN FEBRUARY

4. 3. 2026 Total television viewership in February increased by ten per cent year-on-year. The inclusion of out-of-home viewership measurements contributed significantly to this increase. As a result, daily viewership is higher by an average of 17 minutes. Out-of-home television viewership accounted for seven per cent of total television viewership in February. On average, this amounted to 17… Continue reading OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING REACHED SEVEN PERCENT IN FEBRUARY

AN INSIDE VIEW ON DVB’S ADDRESSABLE ADVERTISING WORK

4. 3. 2026 I’ve spent more than 30 years working in broadcast and digital media, says John Bartlett from BCi Digital, long enough to see technologies come, go, and then come back with better acronyms. Along the way, I’ve been lucky enough to work on some genuinely impressive industry-shaping projects, including the launch of Sky’s AdSmart service, and… Continue reading AN INSIDE VIEW ON DVB’S ADDRESSABLE ADVERTISING WORK

MARKETING MUST ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS. NOT JUST CONVERT THOSE WHO ARE READY

3. 3. 2026 Marketing is not just about optimising performance, but about systematically working on long-term brand growth by acquiring new customers and building mental and physical accessibility. Steffen Saemann and Štefan Sarvaš agreed on this at the Czech Online Expo conference. What does effective marketing look like today, and what is the real measure of its success?… Continue reading MARKETING MUST ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS. NOT JUST CONVERT THOSE WHO ARE READY

STUDY UK SAYS 28% EXPECT DISCOUNTS FOR WATCHING TOO MUCH TELEVISION

2. 3. 2026 New UK research from Bango suggests growing consumer frustration with fixed monthly streaming fees, with 28% of Brits saying services should introduce rewards or discounts for binge-watching. The findings come from a survey of 1,500 UK consumers published in Bango’s latest report, The Future of Bundling Waits for No One. According to the research conducted for… Continue reading STUDY UK SAYS 28% EXPECT DISCOUNTS FOR WATCHING TOO MUCH TELEVISION

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