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

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

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

CZECH AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY SLUMPED LAST YEAR, BUT LOCAL VOD AND ADVERTISING GREW

6. 7. 2025 The Czech audiovisual industry took a break in 2024 amid unfavourable incentives and focused on preparing conditions for new growth, with Czech VOD production and advertising on the rise. The Czech audiovisual industry experienced a significant decline in 2024, mainly due to a temporary loss of competitiveness in film incentives. The industry’s total turnover fell… Continue reading CZECH AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY SLUMPED LAST YEAR, BUT LOCAL VOD AND ADVERTISING GREW

AMERICANS’ FAVORITE PASTIME IS WATCHING TV

26. 6. 2025 Optimum report finds 90% multitask while watching. A national survey of U.S. consumers shows 66% of us watch TV “all or most of the time” and also multitask while doing it. A new national study from Optimum of more than 200 participants reveals that television is still central to American life, but the way people watch it… Continue reading AMERICANS’ FAVORITE PASTIME IS WATCHING TV

45% OF CZECHS HAVE A NEGATIVE PERCEPTION OF AI IN NEWS REPORTING

25. 6. 2025 Most of the Czech population believes that readers should be informed if a news story was written by AI without the involvement of a journalist, according to a survey. Artificial intelligence is gradually finding its role in journalism. However, less than half (45%) of Czechs view the use of AI in news reporting negatively, with… Continue reading 45% OF CZECHS HAVE A NEGATIVE PERCEPTION OF AI IN NEWS REPORTING

STUDY USA: YOUNG/OLD TV CONSUMERS’ DIVERGENCE: AVOD VS. FAST

25. 6. 2025 Young and older U.S. consumers continue to show diverging preferences when it comes to legacy and new TV-video platforms, according to ARF’s DASH, a syndicated study conducted in partnership with the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. Platform penetration usage of TV “boomer” consumers — those born in the late 1940s through… Continue reading STUDY USA: YOUNG/OLD TV CONSUMERS’ DIVERGENCE: AVOD VS. FAST

YOUTUBE, GAMES AND NETFLIX ON TV? IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, PEOPLE SPEND 33 MINUTES A DAY ON THESE

24. 6. 2025 Televisions are increasingly being used for activities other than watching TV, but traditional broadcasting remains the main use. Other activities on TV screens take up an average of 33 minutes a day for viewers. Thanks to its internet connection, the TV is becoming the multimedia centre of the home. In addition to watching traditional broadcasting,… Continue reading YOUTUBE, GAMES AND NETFLIX ON TV? IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, PEOPLE SPEND 33 MINUTES A DAY ON THESE

THERE’S A FORMULA FOR CALCULATING VALUE OF ATTENTION, RESEARCH FINDS

23. 6. 2025 There’s a secret to calculating the value of attention, new research suggests, with the winning formula not simply about the amount of time spent but how valuable that time is – and it’s driven by focus and intent.  According to new research from McKinsey & Co, attention is influenced by how actively consumers are engaged with the content… Continue reading THERE’S A FORMULA FOR CALCULATING VALUE OF ATTENTION, RESEARCH FINDS

ČT AND ČRO ARE THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIA OUTLETS, FOLLOWED BY CNN AND PRIMA NEWS

17. 6. 2025 A new report has been published from the regular Digital News Report survey on news consumption in various countries around the world. Overall trust in news media in the Czech Republic rose last year from a historic low in 2023 to reach 33%. This is two percentage points more than a year ago. On the… Continue reading ČT AND ČRO ARE THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIA OUTLETS, FOLLOWED BY CNN AND PRIMA NEWS

COMING UP LATER: THE EYEWATERING COST OF DULL MEDIA

13. 6. 2025 Dull ads cost companies millions of dollars to achieve the same effect – now, new research to be presented today at Cannes Lions by eatbigfish’s Adam Morgan and Dr. Karen Nelson-Field examines and quantifies the silent drain on our budgets caused by dull media formats. Why dull matters As Adam Morgan explained at last year’s… Continue reading COMING UP LATER: THE EYEWATERING COST OF DULL MEDIA

ADVERTISING DELIVERS NEARLY 3X RETURN ON INVESTMENT

12. 6. 2025 Companies that invest 3% of their revenue in advertising see an 8.7% contribution to total sales – a near 3x ROI, according to Gain Theory.  A new report from the marketing effectiveness consultancy, “Measure, Thrive, Optimize: How to Demonstrate Advertising’s Value and Boost Growth”, is based on an analysis of 75 company-market combinations across multiple… Continue reading ADVERTISING DELIVERS NEARLY 3X RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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

COMPANIES ARE BACKING OUT OF PRIDE SPONSORSHIP. INCLUSION IS BEING REPLACED BY FEAR OF POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES

8. 6. 2025 June, the month of LGBT+ celebrations, is much quieter than usual in the United States this year. A number of major brands have decided to withdraw or significantly reduce their sponsorship of Pride festivals and other events. The reason appears to be growing pressure from conservative politicians and fears of public backlash over diversity and… Continue reading COMPANIES ARE BACKING OUT OF PRIDE SPONSORSHIP. INCLUSION IS BEING REPLACED BY FEAR OF POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES

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