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

TRAVEL FEVER: WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS THIS SUMMER?

9. 6. 2025 Despite global uncertainty, people are travelling more eagerly than ever, as confirmed by the fact that 79% of Europeans and 71% of Americans plan to go on vacation this summer. Surprisingly, this year’s most popular destinations for Czechs are Italy and Slovakia, winning over the traditional favourite, Croatia. Key findings Despite global uncertainty, people are… Continue reading TRAVEL FEVER: WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS THIS SUMMER?

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

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

MYTHS ABOUT GEN Z CAN HARM MARKETING

2. 6. 2025 This year’s Best Brands competition revealed which brands are particularly well received by members of Generation Z. Numerous myths about this generation were also uncovered – and debunked. The Best Brand Awards is an international competition based in Germany. Its goal is to recognise brand concepts from around the world. This year’s Best Brand Awards… Continue reading MYTHS ABOUT GEN Z CAN HARM MARKETING

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

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE RETURNING TO TELEVISION: NEW APPROACHES TO MEDIA PLANNING

1. 6. 2025 Using streaming services is not a matter of age. This is the conclusion of the CTV Barometer report conducted by Freewheel in cooperation with GWI, a company specialising in technologies for consumer behaviour research.

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

STUDY WARC: WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING BRAND AWARENESS

30. 5. 2025 Brand awareness might be seen as a “fuzzy” metric – it doesn’t help that it’s often used as a proxy for “top-of-funnel” goals, for example – but it can be a valuable goal in itself and a success indicator for marketers, boosting both ROAS and sales. A new WARC Strategy report, What’s working in raising… Continue reading STUDY WARC: WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING BRAND AWARENESS

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

TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY RESSOLUTION

19. 5. 2025 Television remains a key pillar of news and continues to enjoy high levels of trust and usage. This was confirmed by the 2024 ResSOLUTION study titled News in the Age of Media Fragmentation, which examined the news consumption habits of the Czech online population. The study provided a wealth of data showing that even in… Continue reading TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY RESSOLUTION

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