CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE BEST IN CHRISTMAS ADS OR THE MAGICAL ELIXIR OF FESTIVE EMOTIONS

27. 11. 2023 The Christmas atmosphere is unique and irresistible, deeply tied to powerful emotions. People are eager to open their hearts - and wallets -while searching for the most beautiful gifts for their loved ones. Companies that strike an emotional chord through their Christmas campaigns have wide-open doors to viewers and thus, potential customers. Our Christmas series of articles will explore various highlights and “bests” of Christmas TV ads.

HBBTV HAS A FUTURE. ITS BENEFITS ARE APPRECIATED BY VIEWERS AND ADVERTISERS ALIKE

27. 11. 2023 More than 20 years have passed since the birth of HbbTV. This technology combining broadcast TV and internet services has opened up a new world for viewers and advertisers, one that continues to evolve and improve. The interactivity that hybrid broadcasting technology puts in the hands of people in front of TV screens has elevated the possibilities of TV advertising to a higher level.

ANGLO-AMERICAN TRADITION WITH GLOBAL ADVERTISING REACH OR HALLOWEEN IS ROUND THE CORNER

31. 10. 2023 Preparations for Halloween are at their peak. And not just in the United States where this holiday is at home. Before trick-or-treaters hit the streets, the spooky season is making its presence known in the marketing world. Every year, companies race to see who can come up with the most original campaign. Halloween has been a traditional marketing domain for years, which makes it more and more difficult for brands every year. It is therefore appropriate to recall what has already been here in the past and worked well enough to build on. While you probably won’t shudder at most of these commercials, you would certainly be shaken by the sheer amount of brilliant creativity associated with this holiday! General Mills‘ Monster Cereals (1971-1987) Halloween is an essential part of American pop culture. In our country, it is more of an adopted tradition related to the marketing of specific brands and in this context, to the advancing globalisation. In the USA we encounter a number of icons that are quite closely linked to this spooky holiday, and it is therefore not surprising that they have appeared repeatedly in TV commercials since time immemorial. Monster Cereals are breakfast cereals that are not normally sold anymore. But they always appear on store shelves during the Halloween season, and for good reason. There are several lines, and each has its own mascot. These are animated parodies of well-known horror characters. For example, Count Chocula can be none other than the eponymous Count Dracula, while the stitched-together giant Franken-Berry is a fruity paraphrase of the famous monster Dr. Frankenstein. The Boo-Berry monster reminds many of Casper the ghost or any other inhabitants of the ectoplasmic world. In short, there are a whole host of them and for many decades Monster Cereals have been intrinsically linked to Halloween celebrations. And since there have been many more of them over the years, you can still count on cereals with Count Chocula, Franken-Berry or Boo-Berry to be reliably sold out on the eve of the Day of the Dead.

PRIVATE MEDIA AT ONE TABLE: THE MAJOR AMENDMENT WILL DAMAGE THE WHOLE MARKET

17. 10. 2023 Representatives of Czech private media gathered for the first time at a joint press conference. They are appealing to the Minister of Culture over the draft of a major Media Amendment.

THE PROPOSAL TO INCREASE MONEY FOR ČT IS SHOCKING AND UNACCEPTABLE WITHOUT DISCUSSION

26. 9. 2023 The proposed major media amendment to provide more funding for ČT (Czech Television) and ČRO (Czech Radio) cannot be adopted without a discussion on the role of the public service. the discussion should have been held at the beginning of the preparation of the new legislation, says president of AKTV, Klára Brachtlová.

COMMERCIAL TV COMPANIES DEMAND WITHDRAWAL OF MAJOR MEDIA AMENDMENT

19. 9. 2023 The commercial television groups Nova, Prima and Óčko show their displeasure with not being invited to discuss the proposal to increase the fees for ČT (Czech Television).

TV ADVERTISING IN BRAZIL: SEDUCTIVE FEMALE BODIES, DIVINE PELÉ, AND CARNIVAL IN A HIGHLY CREATIVE PACKAGE

29. 8. 2023 Brazilians are creative, sensual, musical and are known for their good mood. No wonder their love of life and cheerful nature are mirrored in their advertisements. They are a reflection of the local people, their behaviour and their lives.

MIRACLES HAPPEN WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. THAT GOES DOUBLE FOR BARBIE FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

24. 8. 2023 The summer of 2023 is marked by "pink madness". Thanks to a hugely successful blockbuster movie, Barbie doll is making a comeback with all the pomp and circumstance. But the movie is not just a fairy tale with a message for adults. From the first to the last minute, Barbie is filled with references to the real history of the Barbie product line and its creators at the multinational toy corporation Mattel. A closer look at the mark Barbie has left in the world of marketing and television advertising for more than 60 years makes it clear that Barbie is a pop culture phenomenon that is also an integral part of the mainly American cultural identity. What makes the story of Barbie marketing so unique and worthy of emulation?

SWEDISH TV ADVERTISING: THE LONGEST ADVERTISING SERIES AND A FOCUS ON GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD PROTECTION

20. 8. 2023 Where can you find an alcohol ad that discourages drinking? In sweden, of course! This country is just perfectly doing things its own way. Viewers had to wait a long time for tv advertising. But the swedes have quickly caught up and their ads are among the world’s best. The beginnings of TV broadcasting in Sweden and delayed TV advertising The birth of television broadcasting in Sweden dates back to 1956, when the first television station TV1 was established. In 1966, the first testing colour broadcasts were run, and in 1970 regular colour broadcasting was launched. For a long time, there was only one television channel. TV2 was launched in December 1969, and only a few months later broadcasting in colour started. The full-screen commercial TV4 was launched in 1992.

TELEVISION ADVERTISING IN MALAYSIA: A SIMPLE PRESENTATION BUT A POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL STORY

15. 8. 2023 Malaysia, with its multicultural environment and ethnic diversity, is a uniquely cosmopolitan country that manages to bring together diverse communities through shared forms of art and culture. All Malaysians place great emphasis on the values associated with the Malaysian lifestyle and therefore celebrate all festivals exuberantly. For example, the Hari Raya holiday could easily be compared with the American Super Bowl in terms of television advertising. Those who do not advertise during Hari Raya seem to be invisible. History of television broadcasting in Malaysia The television industry is a multi-billion-dollar business in Malaysia. Television has long been one of the most important media there. Malaysian television broadcasting was first launched on 28 December 1963. It was a single, black-and-white network known as Rangkaian Pertama (Channel One in English). Six years later, at the end of 1969, Rangkaian Dua (Channel Two in English) was launched, providing information, entertainment, and education.

TV ADVERTISING IN NEW ZEALAND: EMPHASIS ON NATIONAL IDENTITY AND PROMOTION OF MAORI CULTURE

9. 8. 2023 Would you like English or Maori? In a country with the Maori name Aotearoa, which means “land of the long white cloud”, you can choose. New Zealand’s ads focus on national identity, are heartfelt and reflect the kiwis, Their character, and their unique world.

TV ADVERTISING IN INDIA: BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES EARN MORE FROM ADVERTISING THAN FROM FILMING

3. 8. 2023 The world’s second largest TV market. A country where advertising is based on celebrities, who are looked up to as deities. Where the most common language is English, but many population groups don’t speak it. Where, despite the prevalence of vegetarians and sanctity of the cow, the McDonald’s brand has caught on. A country where the chosen ones live in modern western-style residencies, brimming with luxury, but those born in the “wrong” caste survive in shacks in abject poverty. This is India, a land of contrasts. Let’s see what specifics define Indian advertising. IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS CLOTHING The very first black and white television advertisement in India was aired on January 1, 1976 (some sources say 1978) and it was for Gwalior Suitings garments. Unfortunately, the footage is not available. However, this is not true of the first colour advertisement. The colour spot, which lasted a full 100 seconds, is highly reminiscent of a Bond parody. It concentrates everything you might think of in connection with an action movie (in this case, an ad) - knife throwing, leopard, python, swords, shooting, murder, kidnapping, helicopter, sensuality, suspense, speedboat. It would probably make Agent 007's own chin drop:

TV ADVERTISING IN JAPAN: ECCENTRIC SPOTS FULL OF CELEBRITIES, ANIME AND FANTASY – COLOURFUL, CRAZY, FUN – AND COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

27. 7. 2023 Japanese TV commercials are so quirky they are a world unto themselves. And they’re so famous that they’ve even been parodied in the Simpsons series. But as well as being noisy and colorful, they also offer a glimpse into the Japanese soul. They reflect traditional Japanese culture and a deep respect for consumers.

THE “MAPPING THE IMPACT” STUDY REVEALED A SIGNIFICANT LINK BETWEEN CONTEXT, CREATIVE ELEMENTS AND THE EFFECT OF TV ADVERTISING

14. 7. 2023 German company Screenforce has recently revealed the results of its new study “Mapping the Impact”. The research looked at whether the situation the viewer is currently in and the elements used in an ad spot can have an impact on the effect of a TV ad. The study came to a clear conclusion: there are large differences in the perception of advertising during different phases of the day, which offers advertisers and media agencies the chance to optimally design and plan ads using appropriate creative elements and thus achieve a higher impact and memorability with tv viewers.

THE DRIEST HUMOR, THE MOST TOUCHING STORIES AND THE BEST CHRISTMAS COMMERCIALS. THAT’S TV ADVERTISING IN THE UK

12. 7. 2023 UK TV spots are winning awards around the worlds. And rightfully so. British creatives are pouring out some interesting ideas and are able to play both the poignant and the humorous notes. This is evidenced by the large number of awards that British brands took home from this year’s Cannes Lions 2023 International Festival of Creativity.

COMING UP WITH A TV AD BASED ON A JOKE IS NOT EASY. THE MARKETING BATTLE IS FOUGHT OVER THE BEST POSSIBLE PUNCHLINE

3. 7. 2023 The first of July is a symbolic date for several reasons. It is, of course, the first day of the summer holidays, an event that is awaited with great anticipation by schoolchildren and with less enthusiasm by their parents. But the first of July is also the international joke day, so we hope you remembered to have a good laugh this past weekend. If you did not, maybe you will with one of the ads that are universally appreciated for their ingenious, witty and well-constructed punchlines. Whether you are fans of sarcastic humour, cruel jokes, absurdity taken to extremes, or hilarious paradoxes and contradictions, the world of TV advertising has something in store for everyone! Diet Pepsi – Could I Borrow a Diet Pepsi? (1986) What would not a man do to please an attractive neighbour who comes to his apartment for a Diet Pepsi? The legendary escapade of Michael J. Fox, who was at the height of his fame in the 1980s not only thanks to his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, may be familiar to Czech viewers who have come to love the satirical TV show Česká soda. The punchline of the joke is the same in both cases. Fox, of course, has drunk all the Diet Pepsi, which he is certainly not about to admit. He is thus able to do practically anything to get the lady her coveted soft drink. Not a window ledge, rescue ladders, or the street during rush hour can stop him. When he triumphantly returns with a bottle of Diet Pepsi, he thinks he has scored. But it would not be a proper joke without a final twist. Presently, an equally attractive roommate of the first visitor who shares her fondness for Diet Pepsi comes to the apartment. For Michael J. Fox, this undoubtedly means another dangerous quest for the holy grail of soft drinks.

FROM NEW YORK TO MANILA: TV ADVERTISING AROUND THE WORLD

1. 7. 2023 The summer season is here together with the time to fulfil the desire to explore mysterious distant places, new cultures and customs. For most people, summer is a time when the gateway to a world of experiences far beyond our everyday lives opens. We do not stay at home either. In our summer series of articles, we will travel around the world to explore TV advertising and its specifics in different countries to get inspired by original approaches to creating TV ads that can bring new, uncommon creative elements to our own campaigns.

GREASE CELEBRATES FORTY-FIVE YEARS. HOW HAS THE ICONIC MUSICAL MADE ITS MARK IN THE HISTORY OF TV ADVERTISING AND WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

16. 6. 2023 On 16 June, the american musical Grease will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Although it is a film that is the epitome of american pop culture of that time, after its release in cinemas, it won fans all over the world, including the Czech republic. And what is even more extraordinary - the strength of the fan base continues to grow today. So it is no wonder that when T-mobile decided to reminisce about this popular musical at this year’s Super Bowl, it received enthusiastic reactions and discussions about what is next for Grease. Can appropriately targeted marketing herald the revival of an unforgettable phenomenon in this situation? And what about the legacy of Grease in the marketing world - are companies trying to make the most of it?