ALDI HAS WON OVER YOUNG CUSTOMERS. THE TV BRAND HAS BECOME A ‘VIRAL’ HIT ONLINE

27. 3. 2026 | 4 min read Aldi has changed its approach to marketing, moving away from traditional media in favour of entertaining and unexpected content on social media. Thanks to this strategy, it has managed to reach the hard-to-reach group of young, childless customers, increase engagement and significantly boost business results, Darren Hawkins explained at OmniConnect.

CZECHS AND ADVERTISING – A LONG-TERM STUDY OF THE CZECH PUBLIC’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERTISING

27. 3. 2026 | 9 min read The findings of the “Czechs and Advertising 2026” survey were presented at a gathering of nearly 50 experts on 26 February 2026 at Scéna 5, the ČMS headquarters on Novotného lávka, Prague 1 – Old Town. The event was opened by Tomáš David, Vice-President of ČMS. The research findings were presented by the distinguished Czech sociologist Stanislav Hampl, chief analyst at ppm factum research. This was followed by a lively discussion moderated by Ladislava Knihová, President of ČMS. The gathering was attended by representatives from universities, the business sector and students. Experts from the fields of marketing, management, economics and HR were present, confirming the high level of interest in the topic and the importance of long-term feedback for contemporary marketing communication and data-driven managerial decision-making. We bring you a video presentation of selected research findings and an article highlighting key moments from this 43rd research survey. Long-term research into the Czech public’s attitudes towards advertising The communication process is inextricably linked to feedback. In marketing communication, this is provided by research, which enables us to understand how the public perceives advertising messages, how they react to them, and what role advertising actually plays in everyday life. The ‘Czechs and Advertising’ project, launched by the Czech Marketing Association back in 1993 thanks to the initiative of the survey’s founder, Jitka Vysekalová, represents a unique long-term research series in the Czech context, tracking changes in the public’s relationship with advertising.

AGAINST ALL ODDS: LINEAR TV’S SURPRISING RESILIENCE

26. 3. 2026 | 5 min read For years, we’ve been told that linear television is declining. Streaming services would render traditional broadcasting obsolete, the story went, as viewers abandoned scheduled programming for the freedom of on demand content.

THIS EASTER, CZECHS PLAN TO SPEND MORE THAN THEY HAVE IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. TRADITIONS REMAIN, BUT THE TRADITIONAL ‘POMLÁZKA’ RITUAL IS ON THE DECLINE

26. 3. 2026 | 6 min read Easter traditions are still going strong, but new ones inspired by other countries are gradually being added to the mix, including the traditional Easter whip, which is being replaced by Easter egg hunts. As a relaxed holiday, Easter is also reflected in people’s shopping plans. The average amount Czechs plan to spend this year has fallen by a full 350 CZK. This is confirmed by data from the traditional survey by the online supermarket Košík.cz, based on a sample of 1,573 households across the Czech Republic.

SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

26. 3. 2026 | 6 min read Eleven associations of television broadcasters have written to the European Commission requesting that manufacturers of operating systems for smart TVs be placed under the strictest supervision under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They are also calling for the same measures to be applied to virtual assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. The Czech Association of Commercial Television Stations has also added its signature to the joint letter.

‘THE TRAITORS HAVE TAUGHT US TO DO BUSINESS DIFFERENTLY,’ SAYS PRIMA’S NEW BOSS. AND HE’S AIMING FOR A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS

26. 3. 2026 | 1 min read Lukáš Kubát has been at the helm of the second commercial TV channel since last autumn. He aims to reach one million subscribers on the Prima streaming platform.

DELOITTE: 73% OF SUBS ARE `FRUSTRATED’ WITH SVOD PRICE HIKES

25. 3. 2026 | 6 min read 41% have ended a subscription in the last six months; 61% say they would cancel their favorite service if monthly prices increased by $5.

OMD, INITIATIVE AND MINDSQUARED WERE THE TOP PERFORMERS IN THE NEW BUSINESS SECTOR LAST YEAR

25. 3. 2026 | 3 min read The COMvergence ranking provides an overview of budget shifts and the success of media agencies and media agency networks in tenders on the Czech market in 2025.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CONSUMERS? THE ERA OF EMOTIONAL OUTSOURCING HAS ALREADY BEGUN

24. 3. 2026 | 5 min read The SXSW 2026 conference demonstrated that, alongside the impact of artificial intelligence on business, a less visible transformation is also taking place within people themselves. Their relationships, language and the way they seek connection are changing. As a result, the audience that brands have traditionally targeted is also changing, summarises Alex Turtschan from the media agency Mediaplus.

STUDY USA: STREAMERS STRUGGLE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES WITH ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

24. 3. 2026 | 4 min read YouTube is gaining ground with audiences as a `TV network’ rather than simply being a creator platform, according to Hub

HBBTV PUBLISHES FULL VIDEO RECORDINGS FROM HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2025

23. 3. 2026 | 2 min read The HbbTV Association has published video recordings of all 20 conference sessions from the HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2025, offering the industry comprehensive insight into the key discussions and developments shaping connected television. The recordings are now available on the Association’s channel on YouTube.

YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ

23. 3. 2026 | 2 min read The Young Lions competition has announced its winners, with teams from Ogilvy, Follow Bubble, VML, Story TLRS and Plzeňský Prazdroj taking top honours.

STUDY USA: YOUNGER CONSUMERS MORE WILLING TO LET AI CONTROL SUBSCRIPTIONS

23. 3. 2026 | 3 min read A new report from Bango found that younger consumers are significantly more willing than the general population to let artificial intelligence manage their subscriptions, signaling a shift in how digital services may be accessed and bundled.

WATER: THE ESSENCE OF LIFE AND A REWARDING THEME FOR TV ADVERTISING

22. 3. 2026 | 8 min read How many times a day do we turn on the tap without paying much attention to the water flowing from it… Water is something we take completely for granted. Yet all it takes is slowing down a little and realising just how essential it is to our lives. And that is precisely what World Water Day reminds us of every year. Unlike ordinary consumers, creative professionals are well aware of the importance of water and its powerful symbolism, which is why they so often draw on it in advertising. So today, on the occasion of World Water Day, we will take a look at water in television advertising—whether as a promoted product or as a motif that helps create atmosphere and underline the advertising message.

AI TRENDS IN ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND THE MEDIA IN 2026

22. 3. 2026 | 13 min read Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people discover brands, marketing is becoming system-driven, and creativity is emerging as the key driver of growth, according to a new report by EACA and Advertising Week entitled “AI Forecasts & Predictions for 2026”.

PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

22. 3. 2026 | 5 min read From 14 to 19 April, Prague’s iconic Kino Pilotů cinema will become a meeting place for film professionals and enthusiastic audiences alike. The Prague Film Festival 2026 will present feature films that have not yet been screened in the Czech Republic, a selection of short films – some of which premiered at prestigious international festivals – as well as a masterclass on The Godfather, the Anirama pitching forum, and other professional and networking events. The festival is aimed at both Czech and international audiences (all screenings feature English subtitles) and is open to viewers aged 15 and over.

BEYOND THE MYTHS: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF STREAMING TV IN THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING TV LANDSCAPE

20. 3. 2026 | 10 min read The advertising world is at an inflection point. Over the past few years, consumers have shifted to streaming media in record numbers, reshaping how they discover, engage with, and ultimately buy from brands.

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT CASTS SHADOW OF GLOBAL AD OUTLOOK

20. 3. 2026 | 4 min read The ad spending numbers for 2026 looked good until the war in the Middle East made them provisional.