BY 2027 WE WANT TO SHOOT ALL OUR WORK SUSTAINABLY, SAYS VÁCHA

17. 7. 2025 Sustainability and ESG – topics that have been resonating more and more recently. A few years ago, the Nova Group decided to film selected projects with the international BAFTA albert certification, which aims to minimise the carbon footprint of audiovisual productions. CME, whose portfolio includes TV Nova, has set itself an ambitious goal: to have… Continue reading BY 2027 WE WANT TO SHOOT ALL OUR WORK SUSTAINABLY, SAYS VÁCHA

LABUBU: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

17. 7. 2025 Trends and fads, especially around single products, can make money – but whether they point to something significant about the world (or about how to do business in the world) is much trickier; Labubus are one such fad that invites our consideration – Kantar trend analysis explores the deeper meanings of the toys’ rise. Why… Continue reading LABUBU: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

HBBTV ENABLES SECURE CONTENT DELIVERY WITH NEW DRM SPECIFICATION

16. 7. 2025 The HbbTV Association has announced a new specification for the integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in HbbTV implementations and services. The specification was approved at the latest meeting of the HbbTV Steering Group and marks a significant step forward in enabling widespread secure delivery of premium content via HbbTV-based services. The new specification formalises… Continue reading HBBTV ENABLES SECURE CONTENT DELIVERY WITH NEW DRM SPECIFICATION

JAKUB FOLAUF IS THE NEW MARKETING DIRECTOR OF THE NOVA GROUP

16. 7. 2025 The current marketing director of the Nova Group, Jakub Strýček, is moving to the parent company CME. He will be replaced by Jakub Folauf, who has been working at Nova since 2021. After more than four years at the helm of marketing for the Nova Group, Jakub Strýček is moving to the newly created position… Continue reading JAKUB FOLAUF IS THE NEW MARKETING DIRECTOR OF THE NOVA GROUP

NOVA ACTION, NOVA GOLD, AND NOVA LADY ARE NOW ON ONEPLAY WITH AUDIO DESCRIPTION

16. 7. 2025 The Oneplay internet service now offers three Nova Group thematic channels enhanced with audio description for a better experience for users with visual impairments. Subtitles can also be turned on or off. When you open the “Sound and subtitles” menu on the selected channel Nova Action, Nova Gold or Nova Lady, a new sound preset… Continue reading NOVA ACTION, NOVA GOLD, AND NOVA LADY ARE NOW ON ONEPLAY WITH AUDIO DESCRIPTION

ONEPLAY, MAGENTA TV, AND TELLY WILL BROADCAST SPARTA, BANÍK, AND PLZEŇ MATCHES

15. 7. 2025 Viewers will be able to watch Sparta, Plzeň, and Baník matches in the preliminary rounds of European football cups live on Oneplay and Premier Sport channels. In addition to the Chance Liga, MOL Cup and UEFA Champions League, Oneplay will also broadcast domestic matches of Czech clubs in the European Cup preliminary rounds. It has… Continue reading ONEPLAY, MAGENTA TV, AND TELLY WILL BROADCAST SPARTA, BANÍK, AND PLZEŇ MATCHES

CZECHS CHANGE STREAMING SERVICES MOST OFTEN IN THE REGION AND DOWNLOAD THE MOST

15. 7. 2025 Czechs often change their streaming service subscriptions and pay less than users in other Central and Eastern European countries, according to a study by WPP Media. According to the latest study by VideoTrack CEE from WPP Media, the streaming market in Central and Eastern Europe is a dynamic environment where global trends mix with local… Continue reading CZECHS CHANGE STREAMING SERVICES MOST OFTEN IN THE REGION AND DOWNLOAD THE MOST

TOTAL TV: THE DIVIDE BETWEEN STREAMING AND LINEAR TV NO LONGER MAKES SENSE—IT’S TIME TO SMASH THE BARRIERS

15. 7. 2025 For several years now, it has been said that the divide between linear and streamed television makes no sense from the viewer’s perspective. After all, when people sit down to watch TV, they don’t think about whether it’s time for linear programming or streaming. They are just watching TV. This issue—along with the inefficiencies of… Continue reading TOTAL TV: THE DIVIDE BETWEEN STREAMING AND LINEAR TV NO LONGER MAKES SENSE—IT’S TIME TO SMASH THE BARRIERS

BLUE IS COOL: THE SMURFS SCORE BIG IN TV ADVERTISING

14. 7. 2025 The distinctive, memorable blue colour, unique characters, and the emotional connection of viewers who grew up with the Smurfs—these are the qualities that make the Smurfs a perfect inspiration for creatives. Advertising campaigns are full of these iconic characters—and it’s no surprise! On the occasion of the premiere of the latest Smurfs film, let’s take… Continue reading BLUE IS COOL: THE SMURFS SCORE BIG IN TV ADVERTISING

SURVEY: MORE VIEWERS TURN TO STREAMING FOR SPORTS

13. 7. 2025 The latest wave from Hub’s sports tracker shows that in just one year, streaming platforms have made great strides toward becoming the “home base” for sports. A new survey highlights how far major streaming platforms have come in terms of offering sports, with findings that show the number of people who say they watch some… Continue reading SURVEY: MORE VIEWERS TURN TO STREAMING FOR SPORTS

ISIC: ONLY 40% OF STUDENTS CONSIDER CZECH MEDIA TO BE TRUSTWORTHY

12. 7. 2025 Less than half of students over the age of 18 believe that Czech media are trustworthy, while 10% hold the opposite view, according to a survey by GTS Alive, published by ISIC. Czech media are trustworthy in the eyes of only 40% of Czech students over the age of 18, with 10% holding the opposite… Continue reading ISIC: ONLY 40% OF STUDENTS CONSIDER CZECH MEDIA TO BE TRUSTWORTHY

CZECHS LIKE BRAND MASCOTS, BUT THEY DON’T CONVINCE THEM TO BUY

11. 7. 2025 Brand mascots are generally liked by Czechs in advertisements, but they don’t usually convince them to buy, according to the results of a representative survey by MNForce. Brand mascots tend to have a positive effect on Czechs in advertising, but only a minority are willing to change their purchasing decisions because of them. According to… Continue reading CZECHS LIKE BRAND MASCOTS, BUT THEY DON’T CONVINCE THEM TO BUY

POWER OUTAGE AFFECTS TV VIEWING

11. 7. 2025 TV viewing during the blackout: dramatic drop in affected areas offset by growth in other regions. The power outage that hit a large part of the Czech Republic on Friday, July 4, had a significant impact on television viewership. In the most affected regions, live viewership fell by up to tens of percent. However, the… Continue reading POWER OUTAGE AFFECTS TV VIEWING

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST SPARKLING REFRESHMENT FOR THE HOTTEST DAYS

10. 7. 2025 Hot summers are perfect for advertising all kinds of drinks and other refreshments. What advertising strategies do the most famous brands choose, and which summer adverts are the most appealing? When a wave of summer heat sweeps across the land and the air shimmers with warmth, the blazing sun drives us to seek shade, cool… Continue reading SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST SPARKLING REFRESHMENT FOR THE HOTTEST DAYS

HOW AUTHENTIC PRODUCT PLACEMENT CAPTURES THE STREAMING GENERATION

9. 7. 2025 For many brands, traditional paid media no longer guarantees the results that it used to. Linear TV programming can rack up six-figure invoices, even for start-ups or smaller brands, and more and more consumers are actively avoiding ads on streaming services, no matter the cost. According to a 2024 report, nearly two-thirds of surveyed viewers… Continue reading HOW AUTHENTIC PRODUCT PLACEMENT CAPTURES THE STREAMING GENERATION

ONEPLAY IS FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGING THE MARKET, MORE CONSOLIDATION TO COME, EXPECTS HEAD OF PRIMA JAN MAXA

8. 7. 2025 Jan Maxa, former head of digital at ČT, is working on a new content strategy for the Prima streaming platform. Read the interview on Mediář. Source: mediar.cz

CZECHS DISLIKE POOR QUALITY AND CONSTANT REPEATS ON TELEVISION

8. 7. 2025 The lack of quality programmes and constant repeats of old ones are among the most pressing problems with television programming. Television, together with streaming services, is an important part of every Czech’s life. It is used by 87% of the population, with 44% searching for streams. Even so, people are not always satisfied with what… Continue reading CZECHS DISLIKE POOR QUALITY AND CONSTANT REPEATS ON TELEVISION

ČT WAS THE STRONGEST IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR, BUT NOVA GREW THE MOST

8. 7. 2025 Despite a decline, Czech Television maintained its highest share of all-day viewing in the universal 15+ group in the first half of this year. However, Nova recorded the highest growth, winning in the younger viewer categories and in prime time. Česká televize maintained its strongest position on the television market in all-day broadcasting in the… Continue reading ČT WAS THE STRONGEST IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR, BUT NOVA GREW THE MOST