STUDY WARC: WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING BRAND AWARENESS

30. 5. 2025 Brand awareness might be seen as a “fuzzy” metric – it doesn’t help that it’s often used as a proxy for “top-of-funnel” goals, for example – but it can be a valuable goal in itself and a success indicator for marketers, boosting both ROAS and sales. A new WARC Strategy report, What’s working in raising… Continue reading STUDY WARC: WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING BRAND AWARENESS



THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS TO INCORPORATE THE EMFA MEDIA FREEDOM LAW. WHAT WILL IT BRING?

29. 5. 2025 What will the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) bring? A discussion at the Journalists’ Forum examined what the new legislation will bring. The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which will come into force in August this year, should lead to greater media independence across the European Union. What the new legislation actually brings and what… Continue reading THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS TO INCORPORATE THE EMFA MEDIA FREEDOM LAW. WHAT WILL IT BRING?



THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS

28. 5. 2025 Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, introduced himself to the Prague audience. In his book, he argues that real cultural engagement is the most powerful tool for influencing human behaviour. Culture is the strongest external force influencing human behaviour. Brands need to understand this and work with it in their communication and campaigns. “Things… Continue reading THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS



FREE TIME OF HALF OF CZECHS HAS CHANGED, SPORTS AND VIDEOS LEAD THE WAY

27. 5. 2025 More than half of Czechs are satisfied with the amount of free time they have. However, this is least true for the 35-54 age group, who feel they have less time for their hobbies due to work and family commitments, according to data from a ResSolution Group survey. Most Czechs are satisfied with the amount… Continue reading FREE TIME OF HALF OF CZECHS HAS CHANGED, SPORTS AND VIDEOS LEAD THE WAY



CZECHS SPEND MORE ON PAY TV, WITH A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF CZK 424

27. 5. 2025 In 2024, the monthly amount spent on pay TV exceeded CZK 400 for the first time. Thanks to catch-up viewing and the ability to skip adverts, IPTV has already won over half of all TV viewers. The average monthly amount that TV viewers spend on services provided by satellite, cable or IPTV operators rose to… Continue reading CZECHS SPEND MORE ON PAY TV, WITH A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF CZK 424



HOW TO BEAT NETFLIX AT HOME? THE NEW PPF CEO SPOKE ABOUT MEDIA INVESTMENTS

26. 5. 2025 Viewers primarily want local content, says Didier Stoessel from PPF about his plans in the television business. In a month, he will become one of the two heads of the group. In an interview with CNBC, he described his intentions for Nova and other channels. Traditional TV may have been in decline for years, but… Continue reading HOW TO BEAT NETFLIX AT HOME? THE NEW PPF CEO SPOKE ABOUT MEDIA INVESTMENTS



BRAND BATTLES: THE GREATEST DRAMA ON TV WITHOUT ACTORS – ONLY SLOGANS AND LOGOS

25. 5. 2025 Big brands are tirelessly climbing the ladder to get to the top. And so there is no choice but to pull out all the stops. For example, TV advertising.



DIGITAL ADVERTISING IS GROWING. DRIVEN BY VIDEO ON CTV, SOCIAL MEDIA AND RETAIL

25. 5. 2025 Two-thirds of advertising investment in Europe is directed towards digital advertising. Most European countries saw double-digit growth in digital advertising spending last year, according to a new report by IAB Europe. The European digital advertising market achieved double-digit growth in 2024, specifically 16%, and exceeded €118.9 billion for the first time. This is according to… Continue reading DIGITAL ADVERTISING IS GROWING. DRIVEN BY VIDEO ON CTV, SOCIAL MEDIA AND RETAIL



SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE MARKETING MISSION CAN HAVE A HAPPY ENDING THANKS TO TV ADVERTISING AND “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE”

25. 5. 2025 Mission: Impossible: an impossible mission in various forms, which came with new instalments, inspires not only film fans but also the world of advertising.



ONEPLAY SPORT AND NOVA SPORT WILL BROADCAST THE 2025 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

23. 5. 2025 The first collaboration between Oneplay Sport and Nova Sport will bring all matches from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. It will take place from 15 June to 13 July. The Nova Group has acquired the broadcasting rights for Czech viewers for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Oneplay Sport and Nova Sport… Continue reading ONEPLAY SPORT AND NOVA SPORT WILL BROADCAST THE 2025 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP



DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT

22. 5. 2025 Thanks to behavioural sciences, we know how to influence consumer decisions. But how do we deal with the fact that an estimated fifth of the population’s brains work a little differently? Zdeňka Zlatušková addresses the topic of neurodiversity in the context of advertising in her role as Head of Innovation at the Dentsu agency, and… Continue reading DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT



NEW SURVEY: GLOBAL MARKETING BUDGETS STAGNATE

21. 5. 2025 This year, marketers are faced with the question of how to achieve growth without increasing budgets. The key answer seems to be technology-enabled productivity, particularly AI and data analytics. Global marketing budgets remain at the same level as last year, averaging 7.7% of total corporate revenues. This is according to a new survey by Gartner.… Continue reading NEW SURVEY: GLOBAL MARKETING BUDGETS STAGNATE



TV NOVA FILMED 60 PERCENT OF ITS PROGRAMS SUSTAINABLY LAST YEAR

21. 5. 2025 TV Nova has reached a significant milestone in sustainable filming. In 2024, 60 percent of its programs received the BAFTA albert international certification, which assesses the environmental impact of audiovisual production. Their share is set to increase this year. Nova continues to implement its sustainable development strategy and is becoming a leader in eco-friendly filming… Continue reading TV NOVA FILMED 60 PERCENT OF ITS PROGRAMS SUSTAINABLY LAST YEAR



FOR LOVE ISLAND WE MADE PIZZA OUT OF WINDOW CLOTHS, SAYS TV NOVA SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

21. 5. 2025 After her studies, she worked with people with autism, and now she helps make TV shows sustainably. Aneta Kožuszniková helped create the ESG strategy for Nova TV and is responsible for the production of Love Island. The Central European Media Enterprises (CME) group, which includes TV Nova, TV Markíza and other stations from Bulgaria, Romania… Continue reading FOR LOVE ISLAND WE MADE PIZZA OUT OF WINDOW CLOTHS, SAYS TV NOVA SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT



TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY RESSOLUTION

19. 5. 2025 Television remains a key pillar of news and continues to enjoy high levels of trust and usage. This was confirmed by the 2024 ResSOLUTION study titled News in the Age of Media Fragmentation, which examined the news consumption habits of the Czech online population. The study provided a wealth of data showing that even in… Continue reading TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY RESSOLUTION



COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT ATTRACTS VISITORS TO THE “BIGGEST SPRING CONFERENCE” IN PRAGUE

19. 5. 2025 The theme of this year’s Communication Summit conference is: Why should they believe you?! The keynote speaker at this year’s Communication Summit is Marcus Collins, a communications and marketing strategist from the US. He has worked for Apple, Nike, and Beyoncé. He is the author of the bestseller For the Culture, which explores how culture… Continue reading COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT ATTRACTS VISITORS TO THE “BIGGEST SPRING CONFERENCE” IN PRAGUE



TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV

19. 5. 2025 TV viewers keep complaining to the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting that they feel ads are too loud. However, according to the RRTV, television broadcasters are not breaking the law. Excessive volume in commercials remains one of the most frequent complaints that television viewers bring to the attention of the Radio and Television Broadcasting… Continue reading TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV



APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND. WHAT DO THE NEW RANKINGS SHOW?

16. 5. 2025 Since 2006, the value of the Global Top 100 has increased by more than $9.3 trillion and currently stands at $10.7 trillion. Apple remains the world’s most valuable brand, followed by Google and Microsoft. This is according to the new TOP 100 most valuable global brands BrandZ ranking compiled by Kantar. The total value of… Continue reading APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND. WHAT DO THE NEW RANKINGS SHOW?