GEN Z EXPECTS TO MAKE STEEP CUTS TO THEIR HOLIDAY BUDGETS THIS YEAR

5. 9. 2025 US consumers overall will slash their holiday spending about 5% this year, while Gen Zers expect to cut it 23%, per Inkl. How we got here: This move is driven by a shift in spending toward experiences and entertainment, leaving less for holiday shopping. Retailers are already seeing customers trading down to cheaper options, per Inkl. Why this… Continue reading GEN Z EXPECTS TO MAKE STEEP CUTS TO THEIR HOLIDAY BUDGETS THIS YEAR

DIMINISHED “AURA” WORRIES AMERICAN BRANDS TRADING AROUND THE WORLD

5. 9. 2025 American brands are accustomed to the glow of their native country around the world, but in a newly contentious international situation, brands are having to adapt to a more problematic political and cultural context. Why Brand USA matters US soft power remains, as it continues to top Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index, but there… Continue reading DIMINISHED “AURA” WORRIES AMERICAN BRANDS TRADING AROUND THE WORLD

THE MOST WATCHED HOLIDAY SHOW WAS THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES. HOW DID THE TVS DO THIS SUMMER?

4. 9. 2025 Police Modrava once again confirmed its strong position in the summer offer and became the most watched show of this year’s holiday season. The most watched show of this year’s holiday TV season (1.7.-17.8.2025) was the series Policie Modrava (Nova). It was the only one of the main evening shows to attract more than one… Continue reading THE MOST WATCHED HOLIDAY SHOW WAS THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES. HOW DID THE TVS DO THIS SUMMER?

PRIMA INCREASED SALES LAST YEAR, NET PROFIT ROSE TO 447 MILLION CZK

3. 9. 2025 Last year, FTV Prima continued to grow its revenues from the operation of TV channels and online websites. The revenues of FTV Prima, the operator of the Prima Group’s TV channels, video platform Prima and several websites, increased by 7% to CZK 4.4 billion last year. The company also achieved a higher net profit of… Continue reading PRIMA INCREASED SALES LAST YEAR, NET PROFIT ROSE TO 447 MILLION CZK

AI GRANDMOTHER BECOMES “CYBER SCAMMERS’ NIGHTMARE” IN O2 CAMPAIGN

3. 9. 2025 O2’s new campaign, created entirely through AI, aims to reduce the impact of fraud and educate the public about digital security. Operator O2 is launching a new campaign to highlight the growing threat of fraudulent phone calls. The digital character Grandma Alenka plays a central role in the campaign. The kind but stubborn AI heroine… Continue reading AI GRANDMOTHER BECOMES “CYBER SCAMMERS’ NIGHTMARE” IN O2 CAMPAIGN

L’ORÉAL UNCOVERS NEW INSIGHTS FOR EFFECTIVE BEAUTY ADS

3. 9. 2025 L’Oréal worked with Google and research partner Sundogs to analyse 5,000 YouTube ads and found that moving beyond category conventions can drive measurable gains: replacing product-led formats, for example, with richer, character-driven storytelling boosted engagement by 55%. The AI-driven analysis across seven markets highlighted the value of character-driven storytelling, contextually relevant casting, and emotional diversity.… Continue reading L’ORÉAL UNCOVERS NEW INSIGHTS FOR EFFECTIVE BEAUTY ADS

30% OF SHOPPERS WILL REDUCE SPENDING THIS BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY

3. 9. 2025 Wunderkind’s survey shows that most consumers plan to take a more strategic approach this holiday season. Shoppers are adjusting their Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) habits this year as inflation and tariffs weigh heavily on household budgets. According to an August survey conducted by Wunderkind, most consumers plan to take a more strategic approach in… Continue reading 30% OF SHOPPERS WILL REDUCE SPENDING THIS BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY

ORLANDO WOOD INTERVIEW: WHY ADVERTISING NEEDS SHOWMANSHIP AGAIN – AN INTERVIEW WITH ORLANDO WOOD

2. 9. 2025 Orlando Wood share his views on the enduring principles of effective advertising, the future role of television, and how brands can rediscover the creativity that fuels long-term growth.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADVERTISING: AD SPOTS FILLED WITH SUN, SEA AND CHEERFUL VIBES ENCOURAGE SHOPPING

2. 9. 2025 Summer has come to an end, but even a few rays of sunshine can keep the summer mood alive. The flood of summer-themed TV commercials is gradually fading, and so is the effort by brands to tap into the specific consumer behaviour typical of the warmest season of the year—one devoted to experiences and relaxation.… Continue reading SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADVERTISING: AD SPOTS FILLED WITH SUN, SEA AND CHEERFUL VIBES ENCOURAGE SHOPPING

INVESTMENT IN ADVERTISING TO SLOW THIS YEAR, TRADITIONAL MEDIA TO DECLINE

2. 9. 2025 Traditional media operators are the most affected by the absence of major events this year, so it is mainly purely digital players that are contributing to the overall market growth, says Pavel Koreň, describing the estimated development of advertising investments this year. Globally, the media market is maintaining stable growth in terms of investment in… Continue reading INVESTMENT IN ADVERTISING TO SLOW THIS YEAR, TRADITIONAL MEDIA TO DECLINE

RADIOHOUSE AND TV NOVA WILL AGAIN SUPPORT SMALLER ENTREPRENEURS WITH CZK 100 MILLION

1. 9. 2025 Media agency Radiohouse in collaboration with TV Nova is launching another edition of the RH 300 Cross programme. Radiohouse and TV Nova are relaunching the RH 300 Cross project , which will provide regional entrepreneurs with CZK 100 million worth of media support. The aim of the project is to support the growth of small… Continue reading RADIOHOUSE AND TV NOVA WILL AGAIN SUPPORT SMALLER ENTREPRENEURS WITH CZK 100 MILLION

SINGER LEAVES THE POSITION OF CEO OF PRIMA GROUP, REPLACED BY KUBAT

1. 9. 2025 A key change in the management of FTV Prima. Marek Singer is moving on from his position as CEO of the Prima Group after seventeen years. His place will be taken by Lukáš Kubát. The current head of the Prima Group , Marek Singer, is moving from the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to… Continue reading SINGER LEAVES THE POSITION OF CEO OF PRIMA GROUP, REPLACED BY KUBAT

BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

31. 8. 2025 The nostalgic campaign continues a strategy rooted in fan truths, which is paying off for McDonald’s. On its journey to rebuild connections with younger audiences, McDonald’s has traveled into subcultures including hip-hop, K-pop, anime, and streetwear. But for years, one world had fallen off the map: the magical realm of McDonaldland. First introduced in 1971,… Continue reading BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

CZECHS DO NOT PERCEIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AS A MAJOR THREAT

31. 8. 2025 The majority of Czechs perceive child sexual abuse and related content as the biggest threat on the internet, while copyright infringement or the sale of counterfeit goods are considered less harmful than people in other European countries. The Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) in cooperation with Ipsos conducted the first wave of the international… Continue reading CZECHS DO NOT PERCEIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AS A MAJOR THREAT

THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

30. 8. 2025 Television campaigns focused on education no longer promote only crayons, backpacks and university brochures. Instead, they have become a tool for presenting universal social values, parental ambitions and cultural identity. From Target’s musical spectacle in the US to the digital revolution of India’s Byju’s to the film-style public campaign of the French Ministry of Education,… Continue reading THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

STADIUMS AS SUMMER ADVERTISING LABS. THE IMPACT OF MEGA SPORTS EVENTS ON BRAND MARKETING

29. 8. 2025 The biggest summer sporting events are not just competitions for trophies. There are also moments when advertising becomes a pop culture event. Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the US Open, the EURO and Formula 1 are not only the highlights of the sporting season but also comprehensive advertising laboratories. Each of these events offers a… Continue reading STADIUMS AS SUMMER ADVERTISING LABS. THE IMPACT OF MEGA SPORTS EVENTS ON BRAND MARKETING

CZECH SHOPPERS 45+: ACTIVE, CHOOSY AND NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THE YOUNG

28. 8. 2025 The consumer behaviour of Czechs aged 45-64 is not very different from that of younger generations, yet this largest age group is often neglected in marketing strategies, Petr Tomáš discusses in another text about Czechs over 45. In the first part we showed you that Czechs 45+  are the richest Czech target group, which doesn’t… Continue reading CZECH SHOPPERS 45+: ACTIVE, CHOOSY AND NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THE YOUNG

TOYOTA TEAMS UP WITH REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI TO REACH NEW TARGET

27. 8. 2025 Toyota expands its activities in the area of branded content and product placement, becomes a partner of the reality show Zrádci. Toyota Czech Republic has become an official partner of the second series of the detective game show Zrádci broadcast on TV Prima, for which it provided eight Land Cruiser vehicles. It is thus expanding its… Continue reading TOYOTA TEAMS UP WITH REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI TO REACH NEW TARGET