FAST AND THE NEW LINEAR TV: HOW FREE STREAMING CHANNELS ARE REWRITING THE RULES OF TELEVISION

12. 4. 2026 | 16 min read Imagine a television channel that needs no cable operator, charges no subscription fee, and yet still generates billions of dollars in advertising revenue. That is precisely how FAST, or Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, works. It is one of the fastest-growing segments of the media industry and, at the same time, one of the most interesting answers to a question now being asked by broadcasters, advertisers and viewers alike: what comes after linear television?

THINKBOX: TV ADVERTISING IS THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM

11. 4. 2026 | 1 min read One factor is becoming a clear differentiator in advertising: trust. As uncertainty grows and consumer confidence declines, it’s playing an increasingly critical role in shaping brand preference and driving profitability.

SCROLL, SWIPE, STREAM: WHY VERTICAL VIDEO IS COMING TO YOUR STREAMING APP

11. 4. 2026 | 8 min read 68% of Gen Z find what to watch on social, not on your app. TikTok shows you something in two seconds and you either want more or you don't. Your streaming app shows you a grid of thumbnails and wishes you luck.

CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS ON SUNDAY

10. 4. 2026 | 2 min read CNN Prima Newswill broadcast a special election coverage programme on Sunday evening covering the Hungarian parliamentary elections.

ADVERTISERS MUST ALSO FOCUS ON CONNECTED TV

10. 4. 2026 | 3 min read Smart TV is experiencing growth in the Czech Republic, with a million new viewers added between 2020 and 2022 alone, says Vojtěch Lambert, head of the LCG New Media agency.

THE FIRST QUARTER SAW ČESKÁ TELEVIZE TAKE THE LEAD IN MARKET SHARE

9. 4. 2026 | 3 min read The broadcast of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina had the greatest impact on the performance of television groups in the first quarter of this year.

GEN ALPHA DRIVES SHIFT TOWARD AI-POWERED ENTERTAINMENT DISCOVERY

8. 4. 2026 | 2 min read Gracenote has released a new report examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way audiences search for and discover entertainment content, with younger viewers leading the adoption of chatbot-driven tools.

TV BOOSTS AD RECALL BY 8.7× WHEN PAIRED WITH SEARCH

8. 4. 2026 | 3 min read New research shows TV supercharges search, social, and audio—driving up to 8.7× higher ad recall and stronger lower funnel results when combined.

GEN ALPHA DRIVES SHIFT TOWARD AI-POWERED ENTERTAINMENT DISCOVERY

8. 4. 2026 | 2 min read Gracenote has released a new report examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way audiences search for and discover entertainment content, with younger viewers leading the adoption of chatbot-driven tools.

WHEN ALL THE BRANDS PLAY IT SAFE, YOU CAN’T SEE ANYTHING

8. 4. 2026 | 5 min read One of the main themes of this year’s SXSW conference was the impact of artificial intelligence on people. But what does this mean specifically for brands?

EVENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST HAVE AFFECTED INTEREST IN NEWS WEBSITES

8. 4. 2026 | 2 min read The News category saw a significant increase in traffic in March. The key factor was the escalation of the armed conflict in the Middle East, specifically the launch of military operations by the US and Israel against Iran on 28 February. Traffic to news websites rose by 3 per cent month-on-month in March across all measured devices.

TV NOVA HAS LAUNCHED AN ANTI-HATE CAMPAIGN, ENLISTING THE HELP OF WELL-KNOWN FIGURES

8. 4. 2026 | 2 min read The campaign emphasises that the line between criticism and abuse is crucial, and that anonymity on social media does not mean impunity.

POKÉMON CELEBRATES AN ANNIVERSARY AND CONQUERS THE GLOBE: THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE TURNS 30

7. 4. 2026 | 11 min read The Pokémon franchise has entered its thirtieth year, and the anniversary celebrations are nothing short of grand. They include new products, collaborations with fashion brands, special themed stores, exhibitions, and limited-edition collectables. Some items sell out within seconds, confirming that interest in the brand remains exceptionally strong. Advertising is now often targeted at millennials—those who grew up with Pokémon in the 1990s and who today have the means to spend on collectables or premium editions of familiar products.

PRIMA+ IS OFFERING A TREAT IN APRIL WITH NEPELA, TRUE CRIME AND THE ROCKY FILM SERIES

7. 4. 2026 | 2 min read The main new release on prima+ in April is the new true-crime series Minuty zločinu, which follows on from the Hlasy zločinu project. Minute by minute, it presents reconstructed cases from Czech criminal history. The film Nepela will also premiere.

ONEPLAY HAS LAUNCHED A FIREPLACE, PROMOTING SURVIVOR, LOVE ISLAND AND DUNAJ

7. 4. 2026 | 1 min read Oneplay has added a visual element of a burning fireplace to its offering, integrating it with its key formats.

BRANDS ADOPT ‘NO AI’ DISCLAIMERS TO STAND OUT AMID THE SLOP

6. 4. 2026 | 5 min read Marketers move to get ahead of growing consumer skepticism by labeling content that doesn’t use AI.

ČT SPORT AND NOVA WILL BE BROADCASTING THE CZECH REPUBLIC’S MATCHES AT THE WORLD CUP. WHEN WILL THEY BE SHOWN?

3. 4. 2026 | 3 min read Live coverage of the Czech national team’s group matches at the World Cup will be provided by both ČT sport and Nova. However, most of the matches will be broadcast outside prime time.

SPRING HOLIDAYS IN CZECH ADVERTISEMENTS: TRADITIONS, BUNNIES AND CELEBRITIES

3. 4. 2026 | 4 min read Easter advertising in the Czech Republic relies primarily on humour, traditional symbols (bunnies, eggs) and specific promotional offers from retail chains. A recurring theme in Easter marketing in the Czech Republic is also “enjoying the holidays without stress”, with a nod to tradition. This is clearly evident, for example, in this year’s Košík campaign, which features Bivoj as a friendly caroler and combines Easter customs with the convenience of modern shopping; it also incorporates regional variations and local traditions.