MAXIMILIAN SCHÖNGEN: MEDIA IS VERY CREATIVE AND ALSO SEXY

30. 12. 2024 We need to reconnect media and creatives and start working closely together, urged Maximilian Schöngen, global head of creative at media agency Mediaplus, in an interview with MAM 38/2024. We are now bringing you the full interview as a gift during the holidays.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: CULT FILMS BASED ON TOLKIEN ARE “ADVERTISERS’ PRECIOUS”

28. 12. 2024 In December, Czech cinemas premiered a new adaptation of a cult story that has deeply resonated with audiences across generations. Not only the fan base of the famous book now has the opportunity to see the American-Japanese film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Ever since the first film adaptation of Tolkien’s work saw the light of day in 2001 as the epic film “The Fellowship of the Ring”, the Lord of the Rings-themed films have been among the most talked-about fantasy films. And, of course, they are also a source of inspiration for media creatives who have recognised the opportunity and used the film characters for promotional purposes.

SCREENVOICE TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2024

27. 12. 2024 The year 2024 is coming to an end, and the tsunami of Christmas ads that have been flooding viewers since the autumn season is slowly subsiding. Which international TV spots have been the most successful, and what have global brands decided to take on this year to capture attention? Here is ScreenVoice’s selection of the best foreign spots.

SLEEPING BEAUTY AS AN AD STAR OR CZECH TV ADS INSPIRED BY FAIRY TALES

20. 12. 2024 Once upon a time… Long, long ago… This is what they say in fairy tales but no matter how long ago the stories hidden in fairy tales took place, they mirror our present. They portray the contrast between good and evil in a unique way and show diverse characters and values. Moreover, they have the power to transport us as if by magic to other worlds we dreamed of as children. In any case, fairy tales are loved not only by our little ones, but also by adults, no matter whether they are thirty or sixty. It’s no wonder that fairy tales also inspire creatives who are brainstorming the most engaging and compelling TV.

USING FILMS IN MARKETING PAYS OFF. TV ADS DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM POPULAR FILMS TEND TO BE VERY SUCCESSFUL

19. 12. 2024 Watching films and TV series is a pleasant escape from reality for most of us. Unlike reading books where you have to activate your imagination to embark on other worlds, film writers, directors, cinematographers, editors and effects artists make it much easier for us. The world of fairy tales and adventure is within our reach thanks to television. We can be transported to history or to the future - nothing is impossible. And a film or series that stands out from the rest in terms of its treatment or ideas has a chance of worldwide fame and cult status. Well, from there it’s just a step to its use in the realm of marketing.

TALKING TV TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE

19. 12. 2024 Despite the frequent obituaries of linear TV, research consistently demonstrates its effectiveness – and financial analysts ought to be asking questions based on those findings, suggests Haleon’s head of global media.

CZECHS LIKE CHRISTMAS ADS, BUT THEY DON’T USE THEM WHEN CHOOSING GIFTS

18. 12. 2024 Positive reactions to Christmas advertisements prevail over negative ones among the Czech population. The findings are presented in a research by ResSolution Group.

SCREENVOICE TOP 10 CZECH CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2024

17. 12. 2024 According to the Ipsos agency, Czechs like to spend at Christmas, and this year they plan to spend up to CZK 10,000 on gifts, which is not an insignificant amount. The Christmas season is simply a great opportunity for brands to increase sales. And TV advertising is one of the ways to stand out in the mass pre-Christmas offer.

THE SIMPSONS: WE HAVE BEEN SEEING THE YELLOW FAVOURITES FOR 35 YEARS, NOT ONLY ON SCREEN BUT ALSO IN ADVERTISING COLLABORATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN BRANDS

17. 12. 2024 It was 35 years ago today, 17 December, that The Simpsons first appeared on our screens. The enduring popularity of this yellow phenomenon is evidenced by the fact that it is the longest-running animated show in history and by the many Guinness World Records for the longest-running sitcom, the longest-running animated series, the most guest stars in a series, the most Emmy Awards won by one person and a team, and the most searched-for series on the internet. So, it is no surprise that we see the Simpsons a lot in TV spots.

FAIR TENDER FOR ADVERTISING CONTRACTS COMES INTO FORCE IN JANUARY

12. 12. 2024 Advertising tenders in the Czech Republic will be governed by a memorandum supported by nearly 100 directors and productions from January.

INCREASING THE PERFORMANCE OF TV ADVERTISING WITH QR CODES

11. 12. 2024 QR codes were invented in the 1990s. Their original purpose was to track vehicles during production. They were better than a traditional barcode because they could store a huge amount of information in a small area and were easy to scan.

NEW CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS ARE ROLLING INTO THE CZECH MARKET LIKE A SNOWBALL

9. 12. 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, brands are in the final battle not only for a place in the sun but also for the contents of consumers’ wallets. Where does the Czech advertising market stand, and what weapons did advertisers use in this year’s Christmas ads, which began appearing in late October and early November?

CTV ADVERTISING LAUNCHES ALSO ON THE CZECH MARKET

9. 12. 2024 Video advertising on large screens of smart TVs (CTV) is starting to interest domestic advertisers as well. Within two years, its possibilities could become more widespread, a meeting between Adform and Tivio suggested.

NEW STUDY OUTLINES THE FOUR DRIVERS OF CREATIVE IMPACT

8. 12. 2024 Human connection, dynamic visuals and the successful integration of brand and product are among the main drivers of creative impact in advertising, new research has found.

WHO SITS IN FRONT OF THE TV THE MOST (NOT ONLY) AT CHRISTMAS? BOOMLAB KNOWS THE ANSWER

5. 12. 2024 TV advertising costs a lot of money. Too big to shoot in the dark. Let the relevant data from BoomLab's marketing lab help you shine a light. Find out exactly who is sitting on the couch in front of the TV at Christmas and how to reach them with expensive but still mega-effective TV spots. Few of us can go without TV Half of the Czech Republic watches TV every day. Another fifth at least a few times a month. On the other hand, only 5% of us do not watch TV at all. That is, much less than those who boast about it over hot tea in a café. The best way to sell fluffy slippers, geriavit and trekking poles is through a TV campaign, because almost everyone in their fifties and sixties sits on the couch in front of the TV. List, Android and family What else does the data say about people who have a remote control growing into the palm of their hand? They're more likely to be less educated, happy to read a magazine with a crossword puzzle and some deeply human story of a superficial celebrity. They are more likely to use Seznam to search, even nowadays they text on New Year's Eve and prefer Android to iPhone. In short, they're frozen ten or twenty years behind.

FROM THE KITCHEN RIGHT ONTO THE SCREEN. WHAT IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR BRANDS WORKING WITH POPULAR CHEFS?

5. 12. 2024 The stars of the culinary world no longer dazzle with their creations on the plate - they also become icons who inspire advertising and shape trends. Combining their talent, charisma, and strong brands not only brings innovation in marketing but also a new perspective on how gastronomy can influence our everyday lives. How can combining culinary art with business reach customers, transform their expectations and strengthen the image of well-known brands?

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS HEADING TO CZECH TV SCREENS: PRIMA BROADCASTS AI ADS, NOVA “BETS ON PEOPLE”

5. 12. 2024 These humans look strange, I thought, as I was scrolling through my emails at the TV, my mind half elsewhere, and my eyes fell on the casting trailer for the new series of TV Prima's reality show Looking for Mom and Dad. Those people really looked weird, because they weren't human. In prime time of one of the biggest Czech commercial TV channels, they were really broadcasting a video generated by artificial intelligence. I was intrigued and thought: are we going to see more non-humans on our screens now? So I contacted the experts, as well as TV Prima, Nova and Czech Television. And it looks like we will.

CHRISTMAS WITH A NEW LOGO? “SNOOPIFIED” PUBLICIS GROUPE WISHES YOU ALL THE BEST

4. 12. 2024 In the group's traditional New Year's card, Snoop Dogg congratulates the "Publicizzles" Groupe on being the "top dog" among communications holdings.