BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

31. 8. 2025 The nostalgic campaign continues a strategy rooted in fan truths, which is paying off for McDonald’s. On its journey to rebuild connections with younger audiences, McDonald’s has traveled into subcultures including hip-hop, K-pop, anime, and streetwear. But for years, one world had fallen off the map: the magical realm of McDonaldland. First introduced in 1971,… Continue reading BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

CZECHS DO NOT PERCEIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AS A MAJOR THREAT

31. 8. 2025 The majority of Czechs perceive child sexual abuse and related content as the biggest threat on the internet, while copyright infringement or the sale of counterfeit goods are considered less harmful than people in other European countries. The Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) in cooperation with Ipsos conducted the first wave of the international… Continue reading CZECHS DO NOT PERCEIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AS A MAJOR THREAT

THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

30. 8. 2025 Television campaigns focused on education no longer promote only crayons, backpacks and university brochures. Instead, they have become a tool for presenting universal social values, parental ambitions and cultural identity. From Target’s musical spectacle in the US to the digital revolution of India’s Byju’s to the film-style public campaign of the French Ministry of Education,… Continue reading THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

STADIUMS AS SUMMER ADVERTISING LABS. THE IMPACT OF MEGA SPORTS EVENTS ON BRAND MARKETING

29. 8. 2025 Wimbledon, Tour de France, US Open, EURO, and Formula 1—the biggest summer sporting events are moments when advertising becomes a pop culture phenomenon.

THE FUTURE OF STREAMING IS DIFFERENT AD LOADS FOR EACH VIEWER

28. 8. 2025 As streamers experiment with ad load optimization, their only constraint is the consumer experience. Ad loads on streaming services today are a fraction of what viewers once endured on linear television. While cable and broadcast typically pack in 12 to 16 minutes of commercials per hour, most streaming platforms hover between four and eight minutes… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF STREAMING IS DIFFERENT AD LOADS FOR EACH VIEWER

CZECH SHOPPERS 45+: ACTIVE, CHOOSY AND NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THE YOUNG

28. 8. 2025 The consumer behaviour of Czechs aged 45-64 is not very different from that of younger generations, yet this largest age group is often neglected in marketing strategies, Petr Tomáš discusses in another text about Czechs over 45. In the first part we showed you that Czechs 45+  are the richest Czech target group, which doesn’t… Continue reading CZECH SHOPPERS 45+: ACTIVE, CHOOSY AND NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THE YOUNG

TOYOTA TEAMS UP WITH REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI TO REACH NEW TARGET

27. 8. 2025 Toyota expands its activities in the area of branded content and product placement, becomes a partner of the reality show Zrádci. Toyota Czech Republic has become an official partner of the second series of the detective game show Zrádci broadcast on TV Prima, for which it provided eight Land Cruiser vehicles. It is thus expanding its… Continue reading TOYOTA TEAMS UP WITH REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI TO REACH NEW TARGET

AMPERE ANALYSIS: US SPORTS RIGHTS SPEND HITS $30.5BN AS EUROPE STALLS

27. 8. 2025 Spending on US sports rights has surged 122% over the past decade, rising from $13.8bn in 2015 to $30.5bn in 2025, according to new insight from Ampere Analysis. Over the same period, total TV industry revenues increased by just 24%, meaning investment in rights has grown five times faster than the broader market. Sports rights… Continue reading AMPERE ANALYSIS: US SPORTS RIGHTS SPEND HITS $30.5BN AS EUROPE STALLS

CREATIVITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR CIVILISATION. CREATIVITY IS LIFE, SAYS SIR JOHN HEGARTY

26. 8. 2025 Creativity is not the domain of artists—it is the holy grail for people working in various fields. It is an act of self-expression and therefore a vital competency for anyone who wants to grow and innovate, and who seeks new ways to create value and move themselves and their community forward. As such, it is… Continue reading CREATIVITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR CIVILISATION. CREATIVITY IS LIFE, SAYS SIR JOHN HEGARTY

EFFIE REGISTERS 118 APPLICATIONS THIS YEAR, A FIFTH MORE THAN LAST YEAR

26. 8. 2025 The largest domestic advertising effectiveness competition Effie will evaluate 118 applications this year. This is a record number. A record 118 entries will compete in the 28th edition of the Effie Awards Czech Republic, announced by the Association of Communication Agencies (AKA). The fiercest competition is in the sports category, in activation marketing and in… Continue reading EFFIE REGISTERS 118 APPLICATIONS THIS YEAR, A FIFTH MORE THAN LAST YEAR

NOVA OPEN TO BRINGING ORDINACE BACK TO TV

26. 8. 2025 Nova wants to build on this year’s results with its autumn programming, having succeeded in increasing its market share. Nova group’s Programming Director, Silvia Majeská, believes that the autumn lineup is strong and will find its audience. The Nova group expects its autumn programming schedule to continue the current growth in viewership. Nova group’s Programming… Continue reading NOVA OPEN TO BRINGING ORDINACE BACK TO TV

ADS ARE LOUD, FLASHY, AND IN-YOUR-FACE. EXCEPT THESE ONES

25. 8. 2025 Brands like Whisker, Calm, and Angel Soft are using ad breaks to offer moments of relief from overstimulation. The idea for the latest 30-second ad from pet product maker Whisker was simple: Do nothing. Well, almost nothing. “When you look through your feeds or you’re watching something, ads are in overdrive: poppy music, fast cuts,… Continue reading ADS ARE LOUD, FLASHY, AND IN-YOUR-FACE. EXCEPT THESE ONES

NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

25. 8. 2025 Memories of the good old days are both enjoyable and highly impactful – something brands eagerly leverage in their marketing. Nostalgia is one of the major marketing trends of 2025 and can connect consumers with the past, evoke positive emotions and create a deeper relationship with the brand. Advertisements referring to the popular culture of… Continue reading NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

TV FALL IS STARTING. THE NEWS FEED IS JUST GETTING STARTED

25. 8. 2025 Another fall television programming season begins. Most of the news will be presented on commercial stations in the week of August 25. The last week of the holiday season has been chosen by the two leading commercial TV stations Nova and Prima as the starting point for most of their autumn premiere programmes. From Monday,… Continue reading TV FALL IS STARTING. THE NEWS FEED IS JUST GETTING STARTED

STUDY USA: NEARLY HALF OF AD-SUPPORTED TV VIEWING IS STREAMING

22. 8. 2025 Streaming accounts for almost half (45.3%) of total US time spent with ad-supported TV, according to a July report from Nielsen. Beyond the chart: YouTube dominates streaming, making up 13.4% of US time spent with streaming TV, according to July data from Nielsen. Netflix is the second-highest streamer, making up 8.8% of time spent. A… Continue reading STUDY USA: NEARLY HALF OF AD-SUPPORTED TV VIEWING IS STREAMING

REPORT: THE ONLY THING BIGGER THAN NFL TV ADS ARE NFL STREAMING ADS

22. 8. 2025 New data from EDO finds that ads during football games on Peacock, Netflix, and Amazon last year were more effective than in-game linear. The NFL has met its greatest broadcast rival, and it is NFL streaming. Today, television data and analytics firm EDO released its third annual NFL TV Outcomes Report to ADWEEK with what’s… Continue reading REPORT: THE ONLY THING BIGGER THAN NFL TV ADS ARE NFL STREAMING ADS

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS ARE HERE, BRANDS TARGET PARENTS AND STUDENTS

22. 8. 2025 As the start of the school year approaches, major brand marketing campaigns aimed at students and parents have kicked off. With the start of the new school year approaching, major back-to-school marketing campaigns targeting parents and students are kicking off. This means that offers of school backpacks, notebooks, art supplies and other school supplies are… Continue reading BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS ARE HERE, BRANDS TARGET PARENTS AND STUDENTS

CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHES VIDEO PODCAST ABOUT STARTUPS

21. 8. 2025 CNN Prima News is launching Start[up]ujeme, a weekly show that will offer a look at the Czech and global startup scene and opportunities in innovation and technology. CNN Prima News is coming up with a new format focused on the startup scene. The Start[up]ujeme show will offer a look at current trends, companies and investment… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHES VIDEO PODCAST ABOUT STARTUPS