THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2: THE RETURN OF A BOX-OFFICE HIT SPARKS A WAVE OF ADVERTISING

30. 4. 2026 | 8 min read A beautiful woman, a strict boss and a look behind the scenes at a fashion magazine. The cult story from the world of haute couture is returning to cinema screens after many years, building on the legacy of the original hit The Devil Wears Prada, which defined not only how the fashion world is portrayed on film but also how luxury brands reach audiences. With the return of the iconic characters, film, fashion and marketing have once again come together to form one powerful whole. The result is a wave of advertising campaigns built on fashion aesthetics, micro-stories from the original film and the star power of the actors associated with this phenomenon.

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

29. 4. 2026 | 5 min read 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.

ADC CZECH AWARDS: GRAND PRIX FOR KITKAT PHONE BREAK CAMPAIGN

29. 4. 2026 | 3 min read The Grand Prix at this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards went to the “KitKat Phone Break” campaign by VML Prague.

NOT ALL IMPRESSIONS HAVE THE SAME VALUE: ATTENTION IS THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE VIDEO ADVERTISING

29. 4. 2026 | 6 min read One of the most promising developments in video advertising is the emergence of genuine cross-platform measurement—the ability to track impressions across all screens, platforms and devices. However, this progress also raises a fundamental question: are all the impressions combined into a single overall picture really equal? VAB challenges this assumption. Drawing on findings from various studies, it shows that the true value of video lies not in volume, but in attention. In this article, Screenforce summarises the main findings and recommendations.

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

28. 4. 2026 | 3 min read 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 fight against internet piracy, and promotes awareness of television as a trustworthy and effective advertising medium. Marek Singer remains at the helm of the Association of Commercial Television, which brings together the Nova, Prima and Óčko television groups, for another year.

TV NOW AND NEXT: A FIXED POINT AMID THE TRANSFORMATION OF MEDIA

27. 4. 2026 | 8 min read The world of video viewing has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. New platforms have emerged, viewing habits have changed, and the options for how and where content can be consumed have expanded. Yet despite this dynamism, it is becoming clear that Total TV, which includes traditional broadcasting and streaming services, remains a dominant and stable element of the media landscape.

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

27. 4. 2026 | 4 min read 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.

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

27. 4. 2026 | 2 min read 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.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING

27. 4. 2026 | 2 min read 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 ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS COMPETITION HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FINALISTS

24. 4. 2026 | 2 min read Out of 257 entries, 120 have made it onto the shortlist for this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards.

SAMO JAŠKO: WITH OUR REALITY SHOWS, WE WANT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE WORLD THAT COVERS ALL KINDS OF EMOTIONS

23. 4. 2026 | 1 min read He is regarded as one of the most experienced managers in the reality TV sector on the Czech and Slovak TV markets. Last year, he caused a stir when he moved from TV Nova – for which he had worked on programmes such as Survivor and Love Island – to rival broadcaster Prima. The guest on the První liga podcast was Samo Jaško, Prima Group’s director of reality and entertainment.

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

23. 4. 2026 | 2 min read 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.

WHO PAYS FOR YOUR FAVOURITE STORY? A HUNDRED YEARS OF ADVERTISING THAT QUIETLY BECAME PART OF THE CONTENT

22. 4. 2026 | 13 min read At first glance, it may look like an old advertising relic from the age of radio and black-and-white television. But the Brought To You By model, in which the sponsor is an acknowledged part of the content, has in fact never completely disappeared. On the contrary, it has simply evolved along with the media, audiences and the business logic of the entertainment industry. The story of BTYB is therefore not only the history of a single advertising format but also the history of the tension between creativity, commerce and the question of who actually pays for the stories we so love to watch.

PAVEL AND AMANPOUR TO SPEAK AT THE CNN PRIMA NEWS CONFERENCE

22. 4. 2026 | 2 min read The Money, Money, Money conference will address issues of security and the economy. President Pavel and journalist Christiane Amanpour will be in attendance.

VAB: PREMIUM STREAMERS OUTPERFORM YOUTUBE IN ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS

21. 4. 2026 | 5 min read 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 overall advertising efficiency for marketers. The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) has commissioned a study that encourages brands and marketers to re-think their approach to buying advertising against YouTube over premium media experiences like network-owned streaming platforms.

ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT

21. 4. 2026 | 3 min read 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.

THE PROBLEM WITH MUCH AI-POWERED ADVERTISING IS THAT IT’S MEANINGLESS

21. 4. 2026 | 6 min read Audiences aren’t tired of advertising. They’re tired of low-value, repetitive, over-personalized noise that constantly demands something from them – and AI is turning up the volume.

CANNES LIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PROGRAMME

21. 4. 2026 | 6 min read 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.