WHY IVAN TROJAN FELL OUT OF THE TOP RANKINGS

10. 6. 2025 Cooperation with actors in advertising works, but execution is key, according to research by ResSolution Group, which looked at Ivan Trojan’s personality in advertising. Ivan Trojan did not make it into the ranking for the first time in several years TOP actors in advertising, which is published annually by the ResSolutin Group in cooperation with… Continue reading WHY IVAN TROJAN FELL OUT OF THE TOP RANKINGS

STUDY: 61% OF WEEKLY TV VIEWING TAKES PLACE ON STREAMING SERVICES

4. 6. 2025 More U.S. viewers now say they use FAST services to watch live content (40%) than cable and satellite, according to Horowitz Research A new Horowitz Research study highlights the growing importance of streaming, with data showing that 61% of weekly TV content viewing this year occurred on streaming platforms, up from 45% in 2024 and 38% in… Continue reading STUDY: 61% OF WEEKLY TV VIEWING TAKES PLACE ON STREAMING SERVICES

DELAYED TV VIEWING IS HIGHER IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC THAN IN EUROPE

4. 6. 2025 Data shows that the percentage of delayed TV viewing in the Czech Republic is higher than the European average. The share of delayed viewing in total TV viewing in the Czech Republic last year was 12.5%, exceeding the average length of delayed viewing in Europe. This was 10%. This was announced by the domestic professional… Continue reading DELAYED TV VIEWING IS HIGHER IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC THAN IN EUROPE

STUDY USA: 18-TO-34-YEAR-OLDS SPEND MORE FOR STREAMING, CHURN MORE OFTEN

2. 6. 2025 A new survey puts a spotlight on the streaming behavior of 18-to-34-year-olds finds those viewers pay more for content than other age groups, but are more likely to churn if they fail to get what they crave, according to Ampere Analysis. The Ampere study described the demographic’s subscription streaming behavior as “subscribe, stack, churn, repeat” and… Continue reading STUDY USA: 18-TO-34-YEAR-OLDS SPEND MORE FOR STREAMING, CHURN MORE OFTEN

OVER 80% OF COMPANIES IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES USE AI

30. 5. 2025 Within three years, every second Czech company should be using AI. Globally, this figure exceeds 80% in creative industries. In August 2024, the Czech Republic approached a major turning point in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The adoption of the European AI Act should pave the way for the safe and ethical use of… Continue reading OVER 80% OF COMPANIES IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES USE AI

FREE TIME OF HALF OF CZECHS HAS CHANGED, SPORTS AND VIDEOS LEAD THE WAY

27. 5. 2025 More than half of Czechs are satisfied with the amount of free time they have. However, this is least true for the 35-54 age group, who feel they have less time for their hobbies due to work and family commitments, according to data from a ResSolution Group survey. Most Czechs are satisfied with the amount… Continue reading FREE TIME OF HALF OF CZECHS HAS CHANGED, SPORTS AND VIDEOS LEAD THE WAY

CZECHS SPEND MORE ON PAY TV, WITH A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF CZK 424

27. 5. 2025 In 2024, the monthly amount spent on pay TV exceeded CZK 400 for the first time. Thanks to catch-up viewing and the ability to skip adverts, IPTV has already won over half of all TV viewers. The average monthly amount that TV viewers spend on services provided by satellite, cable or IPTV operators rose to… Continue reading CZECHS SPEND MORE ON PAY TV, WITH A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF CZK 424

DIGITAL ADVERTISING IS GROWING. DRIVEN BY VIDEO ON CTV, SOCIAL MEDIA AND RETAIL

25. 5. 2025 Two-thirds of advertising investment in Europe is directed towards digital advertising. Most European countries saw double-digit growth in digital advertising spending last year, according to a new report by IAB Europe. The European digital advertising market achieved double-digit growth in 2024, specifically 16%, and exceeded €118.9 billion for the first time. This is according to… Continue reading DIGITAL ADVERTISING IS GROWING. DRIVEN BY VIDEO ON CTV, SOCIAL MEDIA AND RETAIL

NEW SURVEY: GLOBAL MARKETING BUDGETS STAGNATE

21. 5. 2025 This year, marketers are faced with the question of how to achieve growth without increasing budgets. The key answer seems to be technology-enabled productivity, particularly AI and data analytics. Global marketing budgets remain at the same level as last year, averaging 7.7% of total corporate revenues. This is according to a new survey by Gartner.… Continue reading NEW SURVEY: GLOBAL MARKETING BUDGETS STAGNATE

APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND. WHAT DO THE NEW RANKINGS SHOW?

16. 5. 2025 Since 2006, the value of the Global Top 100 has increased by more than $9.3 trillion and currently stands at $10.7 trillion. Apple remains the world’s most valuable brand, followed by Google and Microsoft. This is according to the new TOP 100 most valuable global brands BrandZ ranking compiled by Kantar. The total value of… Continue reading APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND. WHAT DO THE NEW RANKINGS SHOW?

ADVERTISING REPORT 2024: THE ADVERTISING MARKET IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC GREW BY 3%. IT IS STABLE, BUT COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD, THIS REPRESENTS A SLOWDOWN

15. 5. 2025 The results of the annual Advertising Report 2024 survey are in. The advertising market in the Czech Republic grew by 3%. The year 2024 brought moderate but stable growth to the Czech advertising market. Investments in marketing communications exceeded CZK 150 billion, with television and online media maintaining their dominant position. Despite a global growth… Continue reading ADVERTISING REPORT 2024: THE ADVERTISING MARKET IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC GREW BY 3%. IT IS STABLE, BUT COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD, THIS REPRESENTS A SLOWDOWN

BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

14. 5. 2025 Hynek Čermák is the best actor in an advertisement in 2024, while Pat and Mat are the most popular mascots, according to the latest annual survey. Respondents to an extensive survey chose Hynek Čermák, the long-time face of Staropramen, as the best actor in advertising in 2024. The results are based on a regular survey… Continue reading BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF CZECHS PLAN TO WATCH THE ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

9. 5. 2025 68% of Czechs will not miss the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championships. Over 68% of Czechs aged 18 to 65 plan to watch the matches of this year’s Ice Hockey World Championship, which begins on 9 May. Interest in the championship is higher among men (78%), but it is also popular among women. Fifty-nine percent… Continue reading MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF CZECHS PLAN TO WATCH THE ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS ARE A BIG WIN FOR ADVERTISERS

4. 5. 2025 As TV viewing spiked by 131% YoY, EDO reports that the impact of ads in women’s sports increased by 56%. A new study finds that as TV viewership for women’s sports surged by 131% in 2024, the programming also saw a 56% year-over-year increase in ad impact, according to EDO. The study found that from… Continue reading STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS ARE A BIG WIN FOR ADVERTISERS

ČT24 BROADCASTS FOR TWENTY YEARS, CNN PRIMA NEWS FOR FIVE YEARS

3. 5. 2025 News channels have increased their combined share of the television market over the past five years. Both ČT24 and CNN Prima News are celebrating their anniversaries in May. Friday, May 2, marked twenty years since the launch of the news channel ČT24, and on Saturday, May 3, CNN Prima News celebrated its fifth anniversary. Both… Continue reading ČT24 BROADCASTS FOR TWENTY YEARS, CNN PRIMA NEWS FOR FIVE YEARS

STUDY: MOST CZECHS DO NOT PLAN TO PAY FOR ONLINE NEWS

25. 4. 2025 The percentage of people in the Czech Republic who are willing to pay for online news is not increasing significantly. The vast majority do not plan to pay for news, according to a new study by ResSolution Group and Nielsen. Most Czechs are still reluctant to pay for online news. This is according to new… Continue reading STUDY: MOST CZECHS DO NOT PLAN TO PAY FOR ONLINE NEWS

BRAND PERFORMANCE INDEX: DAMAGE, TESLA AND MITSUBISHI DOING WELL

16. 4. 2025 According to the Brand Performance Index, which measures the performance of brands, Škoda, Tesla and Mitsubishi are doing well in the auto-moto segment. The Kaspen/Jung von Matt agency has measured brand performance for the second time – Brand Performance Index, which links hard business data to customer perceptions of a brand. For the second time,… Continue reading BRAND PERFORMANCE INDEX: DAMAGE, TESLA AND MITSUBISHI DOING WELL

THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE

13. 4. 2025 The desire to save money is increasingly reflected in media behaviour. Europeans, who on average have two paid subscriptions to SVOD services, are looking for cheaper options. Media behaviour is changing. Europeans are seen to be trying to save on subscriptions for SVOD services. The credibility of social media is decreasing in their eyes due… Continue reading THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE