ONEPLAY TO LAUNCH AD-SUPPORTED SUBSCRIPTION MODEL IN 2026

26. 2. 2025 The launch of Oneplay will bring opportunities for advertisers. However, it won’t be from the start. The introduction of a hybrid subscription with ads is planned for 2026. Starting 10 March, viewers of O2 TV and subscribers to Voyo will see changes to their user interface and content offering. It will now be branded under… Continue reading ONEPLAY TO LAUNCH AD-SUPPORTED SUBSCRIPTION MODEL IN 2026

VOYO AND O2TV WILL END. ONEPLAY WILL COME INSTEAD

25. 2. 2025 O2TV and Voyo, both from PPF Group, are merging their services into one called Oneplay. TV service O2TV and VOD service Voyo will end in the market. They will be replaced by a new joint service Oneplay. The news was announced by the CEOs of TV Nova Daniel Grunt and O2 Jindřich Fremuth. Both companies… Continue reading VOYO AND O2TV WILL END. ONEPLAY WILL COME INSTEAD

ONEPLAY: POPULAR SHOWS AND ADVANCED SPORTS FEATURES, SAY ORAVČÍKOVÁ AND TOMÁŠKOVÁ

25. 2. 2025 TV Nova and O2 jointly presented their joint project Oneplay at a press conference. What will this new platform bring to viewers, how long did it take to develop and what are the plans for the future? This time, Lucie Oravčíková (Digital Director of TV Nova) and Dana Tomášková (Digital Services Director of O2) accepted… Continue reading ONEPLAY: POPULAR SHOWS AND ADVANCED SPORTS FEATURES, SAY ORAVČÍKOVÁ AND TOMÁŠKOVÁ

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CTV ADVERTISING PLATFORMS

24. 2. 2025 Connected TV (CTV) has emerged as the fastest-growing ad channel tracked by EMARKETER. Its ad spend outpaced other digital ads, search, social media, and retail media in 2024. “Two-thirds of the US population use connected TVs. In Canada, it’s nine in 10 people in the population,” our analyst Bill Fisher said on an episode of “Behind the Numbers.” “This is a… Continue reading 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CTV ADVERTISING PLATFORMS

SMART TV VIEWING TIME SOARS BY OVER A QUARTER IN THE US AND EUROPE

24. 2. 2025 Smart TVs have emerged as the main viewing device for US internet users, but in Europe broadcast TV still reigns, according to new research by Ampere Analysis. Among 18- 64-year-old Internet users, Smart TVs are now the predominant device for consuming content in the United States. Time spent watching content on Smart TVs has increased… Continue reading SMART TV VIEWING TIME SOARS BY OVER A QUARTER IN THE US AND EUROPE

NOT DRINKING IS A PLUS, SAY CZECH ACTRESSES IN THE PRIMA+ CAMPAIGN

24. 2. 2025 Three Czech actresses have lent their voices and faces to the stories of women who have struggled with the side effects of alcohol. The “Not Drinking is a Plus” campaign was born. Women with Courage warns against alcohol addiction. In the campaign of the Prima+ platform called “Nepit je plus”, actresses Michaela Badinková, Michaela Tomešová… Continue reading NOT DRINKING IS A PLUS, SAY CZECH ACTRESSES IN THE PRIMA+ CAMPAIGN

STREAMING SERVICES BOOST THEIR INVESTMENT IN SPORTS RIGHTS

23. 2. 2025 Streaming services will account for 20% of what is spent on sports rights this year, according to new analysis, as the likes of Amazon and Netflix invest in live events to drive new subscribers and to entice advertisers with sponsorship deals and brand opportunities. Why sports rights matter As the streaming market reaches saturation point,… Continue reading STREAMING SERVICES BOOST THEIR INVESTMENT IN SPORTS RIGHTS

TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT HUMOUR IN ADVERTISING

22. 2. 2025 Humour in advertising is a powerful driver of brand memorability and engagement. WARC’s India Editor Biprorshee Das dives into why humour works, where brands go wrong, and how to get it right – some key takeaways from the recently published What’s working in humorous advertising report. Humour in advertising is so much more than just… Continue reading TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT HUMOUR IN ADVERTISING

ADC EXTENDS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES TO THE ADC AWARDS

21. 2. 2025 Art Directors Club is extending the deadline for entries to this year’s ADC Awards by one week. Art Directors Club (ADC) is extending the deadline for entries to this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards by one week. Creatives, agencies and studios have until 7 March 2025 to register their projects. “We want to give creatives… Continue reading ADC EXTENDS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES TO THE ADC AWARDS

PRIMA WILL PREMIERE ITS HOBBY PROGRAMMES FROM SUNDAY 2 MARCH

21. 2. 2025 Prima will return new episodes of its four hobby shows to Sunday afternoon airtime. From Sunday 2 March, Prima will include the premiere episodes of its hobby shows. These are regularly broadcast from Sunday lunchtime. Receptář Prima nápadů, Libovky Pepy Libického, Vychytávky Ládi Hrušky and Zahradník po ruce, which continues for the second time this… Continue reading PRIMA WILL PREMIERE ITS HOBBY PROGRAMMES FROM SUNDAY 2 MARCH

CHANGES IN VOD: MAX INNOVATES, CNN PLANS RETURN TO STREAMING

20. 2. 2025 Early 2025 saw more visual innovations in streaming services, but some more significant changes have also taken place. Here’s an overview of them. In early 2025, the Max streaming service is undergoing major visual changes to improve the user experience. One of the major new features is an updated navigation menu that moves content like… Continue reading CHANGES IN VOD: MAX INNOVATES, CNN PLANS RETURN TO STREAMING

PRIMA+ INCLUDES REALITY WITH STARHOUSE INFLUENCERS, WILL BE ON PRIMA

20. 2. 2025 Watchers use the app to decide who is the most “real”, thereby influencing the course of the game and the fate of individual participants. The streaming platform prima+ will include the daily reality show Starhouse from Monday 3 March. The edit will then be offered by the main channel Prima every Monday evening from 10… Continue reading PRIMA+ INCLUDES REALITY WITH STARHOUSE INFLUENCERS, WILL BE ON PRIMA

U.S. STUDY: KEY VIEWING TRENDS: TRADITIONAL TV STILL HAS THE UPPER HAND

20. 2. 2025 Linear television is still one of the most powerful media. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by EMARKETER last year. Despite the increasing number of people switching to connected television (CTV) and social video, most people in the U.S. still watch linear TV. Meanwhile, linear TV viewers are also very likely to use… Continue reading U.S. STUDY: KEY VIEWING TRENDS: TRADITIONAL TV STILL HAS THE UPPER HAND

CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHED TRUE CRIME SERIES MINUTES OF CRIME

19. 2. 2025 The documentary about the Uherské Brod shooting kicks off CNN Prima News’ new true crime series Minutes of Crime, which provides a look at crimes from history. CNN Prima News is launching a new true crime documentary called Minutes of Crime. The voiceover for the show was provided by actor Lukas Vaculik. The authors of… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS LAUNCHED TRUE CRIME SERIES MINUTES OF CRIME

BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOUR DRAWS YOUNG EUROPEANS TO UK SHOWS AND FILMS

18. 2. 2025 The ‘unique’ and ‘ironic’ British sense of humour is a key reason why young Europeans watch UK-made television shows and films, according to new research from King’s College London. Screen Encounters with Britain explored how streaming services, like Netflix and Prime Video, influence the ways young European audiences find and consume British screen media. The… Continue reading BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOUR DRAWS YOUNG EUROPEANS TO UK SHOWS AND FILMS

WHAT SPORTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT CO-VIEWING ON TV

17. 2. 2025 Also known as the “Big Game” in the U.S., the Super Bowl is typically one of the most viewed TV moments. In fact, in 2024 Super Bowl LVIII, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, had the largest TV audience for a single-network telecast. It’s also a sports event that audiences will… Continue reading WHAT SPORTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT CO-VIEWING ON TV

WHEN THE BREAK IS AS MUCH FUN AS THE GAME. WHAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS YEAR’S SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL BREAK?

17. 2. 2025 Super Bowl LIX confirmed its status as the advertising event of the year that leaves no one cold in the marketing world and once again attracted the attention of not only sports fans, but also advertising professionals from around the world.

THE KEY TASKS OF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND BRANDS ARE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND RESPECT FOR VALUES

17. 2. 2025 Speakers at egta Online Talk entitled Advertising in the Age of Giants: Protect Your Brand, Support Democracy discussed how the TV industry can best contribute to a safe media landscape and uphold responsible advertising. Moments in front of the camera were shared by Martin Andree, Professor of Media Sciences, University of Cologne, and Christina Forsgård, Founder… Continue reading THE KEY TASKS OF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND BRANDS ARE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND RESPECT FOR VALUES