I’M PREPARED FOR ANYTHING, BUT PRE-ELECTION DEBATES ARE NO REALITY SHOWS

24. 9. 2025 Terezie Tománková will host the final pre-election debates on CNN Prima News, along with coverage of the election day and the post-election Partie. CNN Prima News’ pre-election coverage is entering its final phase. Viewers can expect the concluding debates featuring representatives from the strongest political parties. On Thursday, September 25th, representatives from the seven leading… Continue reading I’M PREPARED FOR ANYTHING, BUT PRE-ELECTION DEBATES ARE NO REALITY SHOWS

ORLANDO WOOD AND SIR JOHN HEGARTY ON HOW CREATIVITY FUELS BRAND GROWTH

24. 9. 2025 This year marks a symbolic anniversary – 150 years since the first documented use of the word creativity in English. Historian Adolphus William Ward used the term in 1875 in reference to William Shakespeare’s “poetic creativity”. Today, the importance of creativity in all sectors, including the media, is unquestionable. According to Sir John Hegarty, who… Continue reading ORLANDO WOOD AND SIR JOHN HEGARTY ON HOW CREATIVITY FUELS BRAND GROWTH

SHORTLIST FLEMA: MOST NOMINATIONS FOR OMD WITH SEZNAM.CZ AND WAVEMAKER SK

23. 9. 2025 A total of 15 campaigns are on the shortlist of the Flema competition, which recognises innovative use of media. The winners will be announced on 30 September. The FLE Media Awards (FLEMA), which recognises innovative use of media in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has announced the shortlist of entries in this year’s 20th edition… Continue reading SHORTLIST FLEMA: MOST NOMINATIONS FOR OMD WITH SEZNAM.CZ AND WAVEMAKER SK

CONSUMERS PREFER TO WATCH ADS ON AMAZON, FINDS KANTAR STUDY

23. 9. 2025 Consumers are more receptive to ads on Amazon than those on other global media platforms, while X is the least trusted platform among marketers, according to a Kantar global study of the media landscape. These are among the top findings from the analytics and consulting firm’s Media Reactions 2025, which canvasses the opinions of both… Continue reading CONSUMERS PREFER TO WATCH ADS ON AMAZON, FINDS KANTAR STUDY

GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES AND MEDIA. HOW ARE THEY CHANGING THE MEDIA OFFER?

23. 9. 2025 The Digital AI 2025 study suggests that younger generations prefer audiovisual content on social media and streaming platforms. The media is set to transform into content producers across channels. The future of media is shifting to video platforms, streaming and artificial intelligence, according to the Digital AI 2025 study conducted by PR agency Nest Media… Continue reading GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES AND MEDIA. HOW ARE THEY CHANGING THE MEDIA OFFER?

KNOW.ATTENTION RESEARCH MAPS THE MEDIA BEHAVIOUR OF CZECHS

22. 9. 2025 The Know.attention research project will deliver attention indices across TV, online, audio and outdoor advertising. The effectiveness of advertising is not only determined by its visibility, but also by the attention people pay to it. This is what the Know.attention project by media group Knowlimits and agency Median is investigating using eye cameras and EEG… Continue reading KNOW.ATTENTION RESEARCH MAPS THE MEDIA BEHAVIOUR OF CZECHS

FORUM MEDIA: HOW DOES COMMUNICATION AFFECT LIFE?

22. 9. 2025 This year’s Forum Media 2025 conference will present five thematic scenes and a number of foreign and Czech speakers. This year’s Forum Media conference will offer five thematic scenes focused on marketing, media, political communication and new technologies. This is the 25th edition of the conference, which is organised by the Marketing & Media weekly.… Continue reading FORUM MEDIA: HOW DOES COMMUNICATION AFFECT LIFE?

PAY TV IS GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE, YET MORE CZECHS ARE USING IT. IPTV HAS OVER 50%

22. 9. 2025 Pay TV is getting more expensive, the average monthly spend has reached CZK 430 per month. But viewers are also staying with terrestrial broadcasting, the Atmedia index survey found. Prices for pay-TV in the Czech Republic continue to rise, yet interest in these services is growing. On the other hand, some viewers remain loyal to… Continue reading PAY TV IS GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE, YET MORE CZECHS ARE USING IT. IPTV HAS OVER 50%

WHY THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY CAN’T WAIT FOR RESPONSIBLE AI GUIDELINES

22. 9. 2025 If companies wait for regulation, they will always be behind, says Integral Ad Science Chief Compliance Officer Kevin Alvero. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than the ad industry can keep up with. At this year’s Cannes Lions festival, the energy was all about racing ahead and trying to be among the first to roll… Continue reading WHY THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY CAN’T WAIT FOR RESPONSIBLE AI GUIDELINES

ATO: STICKING TO THE PLAN. OUT-OF-HOME MEASUREMENT WILL START IN JANUARY 2026

22. 9. 2025 The ReDAM project, which aims to bring out-of-home TV and video audience measurement to the Czech market, is progressing according to plan. According to ATO’s Managing Director, Michal Jordan, the official launch is still scheduled for January 2026. The Association of Television Organizations (ATO) is in the final preparation phase of the ReDAM project, which… Continue reading ATO: STICKING TO THE PLAN. OUT-OF-HOME MEASUREMENT WILL START IN JANUARY 2026

WORLD NEWS MEDIA DAY TO MARK THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUSTWORTHY JOURNALISM

22. 9. 2025 This year, World News Media Day will take place on 28 September 2025 under the theme “Credible media is key. Support journalism. Support the facts. Support the truth”. The aim of World News Media Day is to remind the general public and decision-makers of the importance of quality, professional and trustworthy media to society. According… Continue reading WORLD NEWS MEDIA DAY TO MARK THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUSTWORTHY JOURNALISM

CZECH INTERNET FORUM DISCUSSES THE IMPACT OF AI ON THE MEDIA

22. 9. 2025 AI is shifting media, marketing and the way we create and consume content. Speakers at the 20th edition of the conference will highlight the challenges facing the digital world and offer strategies for responding to them. Twenty years of innovations that have changed media, marketing and audience behavior, and now a new wave is coming… Continue reading CZECH INTERNET FORUM DISCUSSES THE IMPACT OF AI ON THE MEDIA

YOUNGER MARKETERS OPEN TO INCREASING RADIO, TV AD BUDGETS

21. 9. 2025 “Younger marketing people may be more inclined to favor nothing but social media,” notes Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy. Yet, while they do favor social media, Sunshine finds they may be interested in their older counterparts in good ol’ traditional, linear media channels. That finding was shared in a “Chart of the Week”… Continue reading YOUNGER MARKETERS OPEN TO INCREASING RADIO, TV AD BUDGETS

THE GRAND PRIX OF THE DIRECT IMPACT CZECH COMPETITION GOES TO B TÝM

19. 9. 2025 The Grand Prix award of the 23rd year of the Direct Impact Czech competition went to the B tým agency for the campaign “To za nás nebylo” for the Educational Institute for Moravia. The Direct Impact Czech competition knows the winner of its 23rd year. A total of 15 agencies and a number of their… Continue reading THE GRAND PRIX OF THE DIRECT IMPACT CZECH COMPETITION GOES TO B TÝM

CONSUMERS ARE HUNGRY FOR HALLOWEEN

18. 9. 2025 While retailers’ usual Halloween tricks are right on schedule, this year’s real treat may be a record $13.1 billion in spending, according to the National Retail Federation — topping last year’s $11.6 billion and the prior record of $12.2 billion. Per-person spending has climbed to a record $114, nearly $11 more than last year. Some… Continue reading CONSUMERS ARE HUNGRY FOR HALLOWEEN

THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION DISTRUSTS PAID INFLUENCER PROMOTION

17. 9. 2025 Paid promotion by influencers is trusted by 39% of those who have an opinion on such posts. But more than three-fifths do not trust such promotion, according to research by ResSolution Group. The majority of the population (61%) do not trust paid promotion by influencers, ResSolution Group research shows. Specifically, 54% tend to distrust such… Continue reading THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION DISTRUSTS PAID INFLUENCER PROMOTION

GAMING HAS ENTERED THE LIVES OF CZECHS, BRANDS SHOULD NOT IGNORE IT

17. 9. 2025 According to research by MNForce, gaming is no longer the preserve of teenagers, but has become a normal part of life across generations. It opens up new communication opportunities for brands. Digital games are already played by 62.9 percent of people in the Czech Republic. This is according to MNForce research, which shows that gaming… Continue reading GAMING HAS ENTERED THE LIVES OF CZECHS, BRANDS SHOULD NOT IGNORE IT

STREAMING DRIVES SALES, BUT MEDIA PROFITABILITY IN EUROPE DECLINES

16. 9. 2025 The European media market is growing thanks to streaming, online advertising and new distribution models. However, the profitability of media companies is declining and an increasing part of the market is dominated by US platforms, according to the Media Industry Outlook. The European media sector has seen revenue growth in recent years, but declining profitability.… Continue reading STREAMING DRIVES SALES, BUT MEDIA PROFITABILITY IN EUROPE DECLINES