NOBODY WILL PAY ME FOR ADVERTISING FOR PENSIONERS, THERE IS ROOM FOR CT, SAYS PRIMA BOSS SINGER

7. 11. 2024 The two largest commercial TV groups in the Czech Republic are experiencing a successful year from the point of view of advertisers. Both Prima and Nova are close to full advertising sell-out this year. “I think this year is the first time in the history of the Czech TV market that both commercial TV groups… Continue reading NOBODY WILL PAY ME FOR ADVERTISING FOR PENSIONERS, THERE IS ROOM FOR CT, SAYS PRIMA BOSS SINGER

EFFIE SHORTLIST: MCCANN, OGILVY AND PHD HAVE THE BEST CHANCES

7. 11. 2024 The Effie advertising effectiveness competition has announced the nominated campaigns that will emerge as this year’s winners. Effie Czech Republic, organised by the Association of Communication Agencies (AKA), today unveiled its shortlist for the 2024 edition at the Forum Media conference. The most represented clients on the shortlist are Plzeňský Prazdroj, Česká Spořitelna, L’Oréal, Vodafone… Continue reading EFFIE SHORTLIST: MCCANN, OGILVY AND PHD HAVE THE BEST CHANCES

COCA-COLA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND CONTINUES THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SANTAS CAMPAIGN

5. 11. 2024 Coca-Cola continues its “The World Needs More Santas” campaign this year, inspiring kindness and generosity through small acts of kindness or unforgettable experiences at the Christmas truck roadshow, which this year will also offer visitors a glimpse of Lapland. Coca-Cola is once again celebrating the Christmas spirit of generosity and kindness this year. As part… Continue reading COCA-COLA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND CONTINUES THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SANTAS CAMPAIGN

CZECHS AGED 45-64 – THE RICHEST TARGET GROUP YOU MIGHT BE OVERLOOKING

4. 11. 2024 Middle age (and retirement) still seems to be mainly associated in marketers’ minds with outdated notions of a “walking-stick-and-scarf” lifestyle. But people in 45-64 age group also have aspirations and dreams, and truth be told, they finally have the financial means to pursue them.

ATTENTION DRIVES INCREMENTAL PROFIT

4. 11. 2024 There is a linear relationship between the amount of attention an advertising channel receives and the incremental profit it delivers, according to a new study from Ebiquity and Lumen Research. Maximising Profit through Attention brings together Lumen’s benchmarks for its APM attention metric (attentive seconds per 1000 impressions) with the Full Profit ROI channel benchmarks… Continue reading ATTENTION DRIVES INCREMENTAL PROFIT

MUSTARD AND MCCANN NOMINATED FOR THE EUROPEAN FINALS

4. 11. 2024 Two Czech campaigns from agencies McCann and Mustard have reached the final of the European Effie competition. The European Association of Communication Agencies (EACA) has published the horlist of the Effie Europe competition, with a total of 82 entries. Two of them are also from the Czech Republic. In the category Best of Europe: Positive… Continue reading MUSTARD AND MCCANN NOMINATED FOR THE EUROPEAN FINALS

HBBTV – WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

1. 11. 2024 In the TV business, we’ve become accustomed to a lot of acronyms and jargon. Just within the last few years we have been introduced to OTT, SVOD, AVOD, PVOD, FAST and various other iterations of what amounts to internet-delivered content that is either free to consumers or via subscription or one-off transaction.  But one less-buzzy… Continue reading HBBTV – WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

FORREST GUMP AND MARKETING: TELEVISION ADVERTISING IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GONNA GET. BUT THE EXPERIENCE WILL BE GREAT

31. 10. 2024 Just like many other famous films, Forrest Gump, overflowing with now-iconic scenes and quotes, caught the attention of brands. This iconic film, celebrating its 30th anniversary, combines a personal story with significant historical events, evoking powerful emotions, which is immensely valuable for marketing. Let’s take a look at which brands have successfully drawn inspiration from… Continue reading FORREST GUMP AND MARKETING: TELEVISION ADVERTISING IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GONNA GET. BUT THE EXPERIENCE WILL BE GREAT

AD INTEL: IN THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ERA, BRANDS INVEST IN ADVERTISING DIFFERENTLY

30. 10. 2024 The Ad Intel News series of short reports from Nielsen Research’s advertising monitoring complements last month’s ranking of the Top 5 brands in the School & Office Supplies segment. The Nielsen agency focused on the Back to School period, i.e. the months of August-September, comparing the past two years, i.e. 2023 vs. 2024. The values… Continue reading AD INTEL: IN THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ERA, BRANDS INVEST IN ADVERTISING DIFFERENTLY

FROM KENNEDY TO THE CZECH VELVET REVOLUTION: TELEVISION WAS, IS AND WILL BE THE VIEWER’S GUIDE THROUGH MODERN HISTORY

28. 10. 2024 Television has shaped modern history. Today, in combination with social media, television influences the world more than ever. What has been its historical role so far?

EUROPE IS BECOMING THE FASTEST GROWING MARKET FOR CTV

27. 10. 2024 Over 80% of households with a connected TV prefer CTV to traditional linear TV. Although the market share of CTV in Europe does not yet reach the level of the United States, Europe is becoming the fastest growing market for the format today. Various studies show that more than 80% of households with a connected… Continue reading EUROPE IS BECOMING THE FASTEST GROWING MARKET FOR CTV

WHY TV ADVERTISING STILL RULES BRAND-BUILDING

24. 10. 2024 Quick—name the biggest brands you know. Coca-Cola. Apple. Amazon. Besides being massively famous, what else do these brands have in common? They’re all huge TV advertisers. Coca-Cola’s biggest marketing campaigns have always featured TV commercials, from “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” in the 70s to the more recent “Share a Coke.” Apple… Continue reading WHY TV ADVERTISING STILL RULES BRAND-BUILDING

HOW TV’S HALO EFFECT BOOSTS PERFORMANCE ACROSS YOUR MARKETING MIX

23. 10. 2024 Your apparel company just launched its first TV campaign, and new customers driven by TV surge. That’s to be expected. TV’s a powerful response channel. But something far less expected also happens. Paid search campaigns grow more effective. Social media engagement rises. Even in-store visits increase. This is a real scenario that plays out time… Continue reading HOW TV’S HALO EFFECT BOOSTS PERFORMANCE ACROSS YOUR MARKETING MIX

MEDIA CLUB: RADIO PRICES TO RISE BY 5%, ONLINE BY 8% TO 10%

21. 10. 2024 Radio advertising prices on Media Club stations will increase by 5% next year, while online advertising will grow by an average of 8% to 10%. For next year, Media Club is increasing the price of spot national and local radio advertising by an average of 5%. It will enter the new year with a share… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB: RADIO PRICES TO RISE BY 5%, ONLINE BY 8% TO 10%

MEDIA CLUB WILL INCREASE THE PRICE OF TV ADVERTISING FOR 2025 BY 18-22%

21. 10. 2024 Media Club is also announcing a significant increase in TV advertising prices for next year. Trade representative Media Club has confirmed forecasts of a significant increase in TV advertising list prices for next year. The company’s commercial policy for 2025 foresees an average increase in the price of TV advertising of between 18% and 22%.… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB WILL INCREASE THE PRICE OF TV ADVERTISING FOR 2025 BY 18-22%

THE BEST THING FOR TV AND VIEWERS WOULD BE FOR PRIMA TO RAISE PRICES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

21. 10. 2024 An excessive number of commercial breaks in television broadcasting is not good for television or TV viewers. CCO Vladimír Pořízek explains that increasing the price of TV advertising is the only way Media Club can counter this situation. Media Club will increase TV advertising prices by an average of 18 to 22% for 2025. The… Continue reading THE BEST THING FOR TV AND VIEWERS WOULD BE FOR PRIMA TO RAISE PRICES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

BRANDS BRIEFS BUDGETS: VLADIMIR POŘÍZEK – THERE ARE STILL FEW VIDEOS ON THE MARKET

20. 10. 2024 Ondřej Aust and David Brada present the weekly marketing podcast Brandy Briefy Budgets TV Prima’s outgoing commercial director discusses why video advertising is not increasing, what strategies the group is considering for the future, the relationship media groups have with media agencies and what he himself will do after leaving TV. Source: brandybriefybudgety.buzzsprout.com

HOW DIFFERENT GENERATIONS WATCH TV

19. 10. 2024 Imagine a Millennial flipping through cable channels, a Gen Xer catching the game live on YouTube TV, and a Baby Boomer binge-watching Netflix. Today, media viewing habits might not be exactly what you’d expect. Before you assume no one watches TV anymore, let’s dive into the real viewing habits reshaping how generations consume content and… Continue reading HOW DIFFERENT GENERATIONS WATCH TV