THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED INFLUENCERS IS GROWING

23. 1. 2026 Audience size is no longer the main measure of success, and the importance of small and medium-sized influencers is growing. The year 2025 brought significant changes to influencer marketing. Audience size is no longer the main measure of success, reach is declining due to algorithm changes, and brands are focusing on long-term collaborations. At the… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED INFLUENCERS IS GROWING

A NEW SEASON OF SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS IS STARTING ON CZECH TELEVISION.

22. 1. 2026 After a festive television programme full of fairy tales and family films, television stations are returning to their ongoing series. Of course, they will also be launching new series and new reality shows. Commercial stations are then moving projects that have already been filmed and broadcast on their paid streaming platforms to linear broadcasting. The… Continue reading A NEW SEASON OF SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS IS STARTING ON CZECH TELEVISION.

YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

22. 1. 2026 For a short time during the Super Bowl, everyone is paying attention to the same thing. Reporters, creators, athletes and brands all show up knowing that the story won’t be confined to the field. “It’s the one time that media seem to let their guard down and let brands have a voice,” said Bret Werner,… Continue reading YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLANNING AND PURCHASING IS CHANGING, BEING REPLACED BY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

22. 1. 2026 The established model of media planning based on fixed plans and stable channels is coming under pressure. Structural changes in the media, technological developments and changes in consumer behaviour mean that existing approaches are no longer sufficient. This is according to a new study, Future of Media 2026, published by the research organisation WARC. According… Continue reading TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLANNING AND PURCHASING IS CHANGING, BEING REPLACED BY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

HOW FRAMING TIME CHANGES WHAT PEOPLE THINK SOMETHING IS WORTH

21. 1. 2026 The way in which time is framed in relation to a service or product, such as the age of a whisky, influences people’s perception of its value, says new research, and how brands use this to their advantage will depend on what they are trying to sell. The study examined the difference between presenting time… Continue reading HOW FRAMING TIME CHANGES WHAT PEOPLE THINK SOMETHING IS WORTH

AI VIDEO CAN BE A MINEFIELD FOR MARKETERS

21. 1. 2026 As marketers lean on AI video to feed the posting grind, more than a third of consumers say it dents their perception of a brand. There’s a certain kind of dread that hits when a brand video tries to be human and lands somewhere closer to “animated corporate hostage proof-of-life.” Consumers say they’re seeing AI… Continue reading AI VIDEO CAN BE A MINEFIELD FOR MARKETERS

ONEPLAY STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION ON CZECH TELEVISION: STUDNA AND KRÁL ŠUMAVY 2 AMONG THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF THE YEAR

20. 1. 2026 Nine nominations, two series, one strong script. Following last year’s success of the series Metoda Markovič: Hojer and the previous award for the project Matematika zločinu, the original work of the Oneplay platform is once again making a strong showing among the Czech Lion nominations. For the first time ever, two original series projects from… Continue reading ONEPLAY STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION ON CZECH TELEVISION: STUDNA AND KRÁL ŠUMAVY 2 AMONG THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF THE YEAR

ZLATÝ STŘEDNÍK OPENS APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTING THEM UNTIL 31 MARCH

20. 1. 2026 This year’s 24th edition of the Zlatý středník competition also announces a new category – Use of Artificial Intelligence. The Association for Strategic Communication and Public Relations (ASCOPA) is launching the 24th edition of the Zlatý středník competition. Applications can be submitted until 31 March 2026. Discounted early bird applications are available until the end of… Continue reading ZLATÝ STŘEDNÍK OPENS APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTING THEM UNTIL 31 MARCH

STAR POWER VS. SOUNDTRACK: WHAT BOOSTS CONSUMERS’ ENJOYMENT OF ADS?

20. 1. 2026 More than half of consumers say music plays a key role in the ads they enjoy most, MX8 Labs found. With the Super Bowl approaching, brands are once again preparing for advertising’s biggest stage, where celebrity and influencer cameos have become a familiar formula. But a consumer survey conducted by MX8 Labs suggests that while… Continue reading STAR POWER VS. SOUNDTRACK: WHAT BOOSTS CONSUMERS’ ENJOYMENT OF ADS?

APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND, NVIDIA OVERTAKES FACEBOOK

20. 1. 2026 Apple remains at the top of the ranking of the world’s most valuable brands. Nvidia has entered the top five, ranking among the world’s five most valuable brands for the first time thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence. American technology companies continue to dominate the Global 500 ranking of the world’s most valuable brands… Continue reading APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND, NVIDIA OVERTAKES FACEBOOK

AKA AND ADC LAUNCH THE INITIATIVE SÍLA NÁPADU

20. 1. 2026 The industry initiative Síla nápadu aims to open a discussion on the importance of creative ideas in marketing communications and to involve agencies, advertisers and the media in this discussion. The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA), in cooperation with the Art Directors Club Czech Republic (ADC), is launching an industry initiative called Síla nápadu. Its… Continue reading AKA AND ADC LAUNCH THE INITIATIVE SÍLA NÁPADU

THE GLOBAL ADVERTISING MARKET IS GROWING, WITH TECH GIANTS TAKING THE LION’S SHARE

18. 1. 2026 Last year, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta captured 56.1% of the global advertising market, and their share is expected to grow even further this year. The global advertising market grew by 8.9% last year to a total of US$ 1.19 trillion. The largest share of this amount went to tech giants – Alphabet, Amazon and Meta… Continue reading THE GLOBAL ADVERTISING MARKET IS GROWING, WITH TECH GIANTS TAKING THE LION’S SHARE

SUPER BOWL GIVES BRANDS A CHANCE TO MAKE FANS FOR LIFE

17. 1. 2026 The biggest gripe with Super Bowl campaigns is that most brands are just advertising during the Big Game, instead of creating content designed to specifically coexist with the Super Bowl. Those that do—like Rocket Mortgage and Uber Eats in 2025—can reap enviable rewards. Brands must keep in mind: this game is the pinnacle for two… Continue reading SUPER BOWL GIVES BRANDS A CHANCE TO MAKE FANS FOR LIFE

CZECH BRAND KIMCHI BEAVIA IS HEADING TO TELEVISION

16. 1. 2026 The new campaign for the Czech kimchi brand Beavia, “So take me!”, starts on 15 January. The Czech fermented food brand Beavia is launching its first television campaign. From 15 January, it will run as a sponsorship message on television under the slogan “So take me!“. This is the brand’s first introduction to television audiences,… Continue reading CZECH BRAND KIMCHI BEAVIA IS HEADING TO TELEVISION

STUDY USA: BROADCAST REMAINS THE MOST POWERFUL PLATFORM FOR REACHING NFL AUDIENCES

15. 1. 2026 While Prime Video recently set a streaming record, broadcast still delivers the largest NFL audiences, TVB reports While recent media coverage has promoted Amazon Prime Video’s January 10 NFL playoff matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears as the most-watched NFL game ever on a streaming platform, a new study by the… Continue reading STUDY USA: BROADCAST REMAINS THE MOST POWERFUL PLATFORM FOR REACHING NFL AUDIENCES

AI IS CHANGING SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR, BUT THE REAL IMPACT ON E-COMMERCE SALES IS STILL SMALL

14. 1. 2026 LinkedIn gives the impression that AI has radically changed people’s shopping behaviour, that traditional SEO is dead, and that if your e-shop isn’t AI-ready, it will soon be obsolete. However, our data from hundreds of e-shops shows that the reality is much more modest than the discussions would suggest. At Roivenue, we analysed hundreds of… Continue reading AI IS CHANGING SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR, BUT THE REAL IMPACT ON E-COMMERCE SALES IS STILL SMALL

STAMPED. THE BOOK FILMOUKA HEADS TO SCHOOLS WITH THE OFFICIAL “STAMP” OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

13. 1. 2026 First, the award for the best children’s book at the fair in Havlíčkův Brod. Then, the first print run sold out completely and a much-anticipated reprint was published. And now, the official “stamp of approval” from the Ministry of Education. For more than two years, the playful and interactive Filmouka textbook has been winning the… Continue reading STAMPED. THE BOOK FILMOUKA HEADS TO SCHOOLS WITH THE OFFICIAL “STAMP” OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND COMPETITIONS IN 2026

13. 1. 2026 We bring you an overview of conferences in the marketing, advertising, PR and media sectors, as well as an overview of the most important industry events in 2026. As we do every year, we have compiled an overview of industry conferences, events and competitions in the fields of marketing, advertising, PR and media. In 2026,… Continue reading OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND COMPETITIONS IN 2026