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

RECMA: THE MEDIA MARKET GREW LAST YEAR. KNOWLIMITS LEADS OMD AND PHD

20. 8. 2025 Recma also compiled its ranking of media agencies and their overall activity in the Czech market last year. According to Recma’ s ranking for 2024, Knowlimits remained the strongest media agency in the Czech Republic in terms of Overall Activity Volume. According to the ranking, its volume was expected to amount to EUR 314 million… Continue reading RECMA: THE MEDIA MARKET GREW LAST YEAR. KNOWLIMITS LEADS OMD AND PHD

NEARLY 90% OF ADVERTISERS WILL USE GEN AI TO BUILD VIDEO ADS, ACCORDING TO IAB

14. 8. 2025 Video’s transition to the future is accelerating, with half of advertisers already using Gen AI to build video ads, according to IAB’s “2025 Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Full Report.” Created in partnership with Advertiser Perceptions and Guideline, Part Two of the report provides insights into the impact of GenAI on ad production, what… Continue reading NEARLY 90% OF ADVERTISERS WILL USE GEN AI TO BUILD VIDEO ADS, ACCORDING TO IAB

CZECHS 45 : A TARGET GROUP THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN

13. 8. 2025 The largest age group of people in the Czech Republic is often invisible from a marketing point of view, says Petr Tomáš of WPP Media, based on the results of a study called Češi 45. Imagine you are a global brand in an ideal world (no tariffs, non-tariff barriers, etc.). When you look around the… Continue reading CZECHS 45 : A TARGET GROUP THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN

STUDY USA: CONSUMERS SEE ‘STRONG VALUE’ IN STREAMING BUT ARE ‘VERY CONCERNED’ ABOUT ECONOMY

12. 8. 2025 The newest Hub survey highlights the impact that economic uncertainty could have on the streaming industry. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —A new study shows that the post-pandemic economic strain and rising prices continue to rattle U.S. consumers, who are keeping an eye on their spending and streaming video price increases. Yet, the results of Hub Entertainment Research’s… Continue reading STUDY USA: CONSUMERS SEE ‘STRONG VALUE’ IN STREAMING BUT ARE ‘VERY CONCERNED’ ABOUT ECONOMY

HUMOR AND MUSIC ARE THE WAY TO GET GEN Z’S ATTENTION

8. 8. 2025 Almost half (49%) of US Gen Zers are much more likely to pay attention to ads that make them laugh or use music they like, per a June report from Edison Research and SiriusXM Media. Beyond the chart: 85% of Gen Zers listen to music to boost their mood, per Edison Research and SiriusXM Media.… Continue reading HUMOR AND MUSIC ARE THE WAY TO GET GEN Z’S ATTENTION

STUDY USA: LINEAR’S AD-SUPPORTED ADULT VIEWING SHARE STILL NEAR 70%

7. 8. 2025 Traditional TV content viewing of long-form programming (half-hour and hour-long TV shows) still commands major attention among adults age 18 and up comprising 67.4% share for June for ad-supported linear TV networks, according to the TVB. The non-profit trade association for the ad-supported TV industry says June’s streaming share is 32.6% (excluding YouTube) for long-form… Continue reading STUDY USA: LINEAR’S AD-SUPPORTED ADULT VIEWING SHARE STILL NEAR 70%

STUDY USA: CONSUMERS DISTRUST INFLUENCER MARKETING MORE THAN ADVERTISING

4. 8. 2025 A new report from the National Advertising Division reveals the trust gap. Consumers distrust influencer marketing more than advertising, according to a report from the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs. NAD’s report is based on a survey of 3,700 consumers aged 18 to 65 conducted with The Benchmark Company. NAD commissioned the… Continue reading STUDY USA: CONSUMERS DISTRUST INFLUENCER MARKETING MORE THAN ADVERTISING

PARENTS PRIORITIZE VALUE, CONVENIENCE DURING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING

2. 8. 2025 As parents prepare their kids for the new school year, they’re tightening budgets, reusing last year’s supplies, and looking for ways to efficiently check off their lists. “It’s a really expensive time of year, and people consistently underestimate the amount it costs,” said Gillian MacPherson, vice president of product and customer insights at Epsilon. “Back-to-school… Continue reading PARENTS PRIORITIZE VALUE, CONVENIENCE DURING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING

PEOPLE LOSING TRUST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AS DISINFORMATION SPREADS

30. 7. 2025 The trust gap between legacy media and social media is growing, as disinformation, fake news, and a lack of regulation knocks people’s confidence in creator-led content, research finds. European consumers trust radio, linear TV, cinema and print due to their established credibility, finds RTL AdAlliance’s The New Life of the Living Room study*, which provides… Continue reading PEOPLE LOSING TRUST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AS DISINFORMATION SPREADS

AI INFLUENCERS ARE ON THE RISE, BUT INTEREST IN THEM IS CONTRADICTORY

30. 7. 2025 With the development of artificial intelligence, more and more AI influencers are emerging. However, brands that use them are not guaranteed consumer interest. The trend of virtual influencers may not be entirely new, but with the development of AI, their appearance and behaviour in the online space is improving. However, people are reacting to them… Continue reading AI INFLUENCERS ARE ON THE RISE, BUT INTEREST IN THEM IS CONTRADICTORY

NADA: ČEDOK IS THE BEST-KNOWN TRAVEL AGENCY, TUI INVESTS THE MOST IN ADVERTISING

30. 7. 2025 According to monitoring, TUI had the highest investment in media advertising among travel agencies last year. According to NADA research, Čedok is the best-known brand, with Invia moving into second place. In the travel agency segment, the brand that advertised the most in 2024 was TUI, which entered the Czech market in the summer of… Continue reading NADA: ČEDOK IS THE BEST-KNOWN TRAVEL AGENCY, TUI INVESTS THE MOST IN ADVERTISING

NIELSEN: AD-SUPPORTED CONTENT REPRESENTED NEARLY 74% OF ALL HOUSEHOLD TV VIEWING IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2025

29. 7. 2025 Ad-supported content across legacy television and streaming platforms watched on household TVs accounted for almost 74% of a TV viewing in the first six months of the year, according to new data from Nielsen. Viewing content with ads gained 1.2 share points to finish at 73.6%, while non-ad supported content consumption dropped to a 26.4%… Continue reading NIELSEN: AD-SUPPORTED CONTENT REPRESENTED NEARLY 74% OF ALL HOUSEHOLD TV VIEWING IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2025

MARKETING TO GEN ALPHA: HOW BRANDS CAN WIN OVER THE NEXT GENERATION

29. 7. 2025 The cohort represents a major opportunity for advertisers, keying them into future trends in areas like gaming, according to research from Horizon Media. Winning over young generations is key for marketers in the chase for relevance and as those groups’ purchasing power rises. In the coming years, no cohort may be as valuable to reach… Continue reading MARKETING TO GEN ALPHA: HOW BRANDS CAN WIN OVER THE NEXT GENERATION

GOLDBACH ADVANCED TV STUDY: CTV ADS PROVE INCREASINGLY EFFECTIVE

28. 7. 2025 The Goldbach Group, Goldbach Austria, and Goldvertise Media released their eighth Advanced TV study for the DACH region in January 2025. The results once again confirmed the dominance of streaming and the growing use of connected TV. The increasing acceptance and perception of advertising in this medium is particularly noteworthy. For the eighth time, Goldbach… Continue reading GOLDBACH ADVANCED TV STUDY: CTV ADS PROVE INCREASINGLY EFFECTIVE

STUDY: TV ADS ARE TOP INFLUENCER OF OLDER ADULTS BUYING RETIREMENT HOMES

27. 7. 2025 Television advertising remains an effective means to market and influence younger baby boomer and Generation X consumers approaching retirement age, according to the findings of a study from the Television Advertising Bureau (TVB). 80% of baby boomers and Gen Xers are reached by TV ads; 94% took some action. “The 2025 Active Adult/Retirement Community Purchase… Continue reading STUDY: TV ADS ARE TOP INFLUENCER OF OLDER ADULTS BUYING RETIREMENT HOMES

STUDY: 33% OF US INTERNET HOUSEHOLDS SUBSCRIBE TO A DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SPORTS STREAMING SERVICE

26. 7. 2025 D2C sports service viewers are the heaviest spenders on streaming video services shelling out an average of $111 per month on all streaming subscriptions according to Parks Associates. A new study from Parks Associates highlights the appetite for sports content on streaming services and documents their importance to the industry with survey data showing these… Continue reading STUDY: 33% OF US INTERNET HOUSEHOLDS SUBSCRIBE TO A DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SPORTS STREAMING SERVICE

STUDY USA: MARKETERS ARE TERRIBLE AT JUDGING THE FAME AND UNIQUENESS OF THEIR BRAND ASSETS SAYS EBI RESEARCH

22. 7. 2025 Marketers risk significant blind spots if they use their intuition to judge their branding, but working as a group and deploying consumer research offers a way forward, according to new research from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute. Why the research matters Brands are tools that become assets: they distinguish you from the competitors and communicate to new… Continue reading STUDY USA: MARKETERS ARE TERRIBLE AT JUDGING THE FAME AND UNIQUENESS OF THEIR BRAND ASSETS SAYS EBI RESEARCH