STUDY USA: STREAMING 2024: FEWER CORE APPS IN U.S. HOMES

28. 1. 2025 Recent research on streaming TV reveals general consistency, but not growth, in the amount of streaming apps viewers regularly tune into — 3.9 average apps per U.S. home in third-quarter 2024, according to TVision. This is down from an average 4.2 apps in 2023. This deepens other analysis that sees the streaming market maturing and/or… Continue reading STUDY USA: STREAMING 2024: FEWER CORE APPS IN U.S. HOMES

LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN MEDIA ADVERTISING IN 2024

28. 1. 2025 Food chains were the biggest advertisers in the media last year by a wide margin. The Lidl supermarket chain was also the largest advertiser in media advertising in 2024. It was followed by Albert and Kaufland. The top three remained unchanged from 2023. This is according to monitoring data from Nielsen. Last year’s data also… Continue reading LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN MEDIA ADVERTISING IN 2024

WINE BRANDS INCREASED THEIR ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS BY ALMOST 15% LAST YEAR

24. 1. 2025 Compared to previous years, the wine category saw an increase in advertising investment in March last year, primarily in TV advertising. The grape wine category saw a change in terms of advertising investment last year. Compared to previous years, it increased in March, mainly in TV advertising. Overall, investments were up 14.4% year-on-year. This is… Continue reading WINE BRANDS INCREASED THEIR ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS BY ALMOST 15% LAST YEAR

ARE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING RETURNING? AUDIENCE ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING

23. 1. 2025 A new study from HUB Research shows that viewers of streaming services are receptive to advertising, especially when it saves them money on subscriptions. Users of streaming services are more willing to watch ads. That is, a full two-thirds of users have no problem with advertising as long as the ad reduces the price of… Continue reading ARE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING RETURNING? AUDIENCE ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING

FROM 1.9:1 TO 2.5:1: HOW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ARE GETTING MORE EFFICIENT

22. 1. 2025 An analysis of 1,537 successful advertising campaigns from the WARC case study database reveals that the median profit return on investment (ROI) for successful advertisers is 2.5:1, suggesting that campaigns have become more efficient over time. ROI is the ratio of net profit generated by an investment. In marketing, it is often used to refer… Continue reading FROM 1.9:1 TO 2.5:1: HOW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ARE GETTING MORE EFFICIENT

STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

15. 1. 2025 Leading brands are using an ineffective combination of media channels for their campaigns, a major new study has found, with many optimizing for reach instead of for brand metrics that will yield more impact. The study, from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, concluded that current marketing practices are “far from optimal” and that… Continue reading STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

STUDY USA: STREAMING VIEWERS MORE ACCEPTING OF TV ADS

12. 1. 2025 Annual survey finds two-thirds of viewers find advertising more tolerable than in on-demand programming. With a greater number of lower-cost ad-supported programming sources available, TV viewers’ resistance to ads continues to wane, according to a new report from Hub Research. Hub’s semiannual “TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction” survey indicates most consumers prefer to watch TV ads… Continue reading STUDY USA: STREAMING VIEWERS MORE ACCEPTING OF TV ADS

WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

11. 1. 2025 Linear TV remains the bedrock of most FMCG media plans, accounting for an average 56% of spending compared to 35% across other sectors, according to a Thinkbox study. Background Earlier 2024, Profit Ability 2: the new business case for advertising, commissioned by TV industry body Thinkbox, analysed the profit generated by advertising at different stages… Continue reading WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

CZECHS LIKE CHRISTMAS ADS, BUT THEY DON’T USE THEM WHEN CHOOSING GIFTS

18. 12. 2024 Positive reactions to Christmas advertisements prevail over negative ones among the Czech population. The findings are presented in a research by ResSolution Group. Czechs have a rather positive (40%) than negative (27%) attitude towards Christmas ads. A third of respondents (33%) have a neutral attitude towards Christmas ads. This is according to a survey conducted… Continue reading CZECHS LIKE CHRISTMAS ADS, BUT THEY DON’T USE THEM WHEN CHOOSING GIFTS

NOVA REMAINED IN THE LEAD IN NOVEMBER. ATMEDIA AND TELEVISION LIST IS GROWING

10. 12. 2024 Nova TV achieved the highest share of viewership in the TV market in November. The strongest TV group in November was Nova, across all major audience groups in all-day and prime-time. In the universal 15+ group, its aggregate share was 28.60%, 0.30 percentage points higher than Czech Television stations. Within all-day broadcasting, Nova improved year-on-year… Continue reading NOVA REMAINED IN THE LEAD IN NOVEMBER. ATMEDIA AND TELEVISION LIST IS GROWING

NEW STUDY OUTLINES THE FOUR DRIVERS OF CREATIVE IMPACT

8. 12. 2024 Human connection, dynamic visuals and the successful integration of brand and product are among the main drivers of creative impact in advertising, new research has found. The study was published by Meta, the tech company which owns Facebook and Instagram, and also by analytics provider CreativeX, and research firm Kantar. Why creative effectiveness matters Creative… Continue reading NEW STUDY OUTLINES THE FOUR DRIVERS OF CREATIVE IMPACT

WHO SITS IN FRONT OF THE TV THE MOST (NOT ONLY) AT CHRISTMAS? BOOMLAB KNOWS THE ANSWER

5. 12. 2024 TV advertising costs a lot of money. Too big to shoot in the dark. Let the relevant data from BoomLab‘s marketing lab help you shine a light. Find out exactly who is sitting on the couch in front of the TV at Christmas and how to reach them with expensive but still mega-effective TV spots.… Continue reading WHO SITS IN FRONT OF THE TV THE MOST (NOT ONLY) AT CHRISTMAS? BOOMLAB KNOWS THE ANSWER

HOCKEY FANS ARE CHANGING, GAMES ARE BEING WATCHED MORE AS A FAMILY

3. 12. 2024 Watching ice hockey is more of a family affair, with up to 65% of women cheering on their partners, opening up new communication opportunities for brands. Ice hockey continues to be the most common sport that Czechs fans in the domestic market. This is true for 59% of the Czech population, and for a third… Continue reading HOCKEY FANS ARE CHANGING, GAMES ARE BEING WATCHED MORE AS A FAMILY

AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGNS ARE MORE LIKELY TO USE QUANTITATIVE PRE-TESTING

3. 12. 2024 More than half of winners in the IPA Effectiveness Awards are now using quantitative pre-testing, a trend that has been growing steadily over the past two decades. What’s happening More than four in ten entrants to the IPA Effectiveness Awards are using quant pre-testing – and 51% of winners. Previous analysis of the IPA Databank… Continue reading AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGNS ARE MORE LIKELY TO USE QUANTITATIVE PRE-TESTING

CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE IN COMPANIES IS AT AN ALL-TIME LOW, AI WOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUNGER

1. 12. 2024 According to Salesforce research, AI is increasing the demands on brands. People would prefer AI over a human when shopping, especially for faster service. Consumer trust in companies is currently at a record low. Yet the development of AI is increasing demands on brands. According to 60% of consumers, AI is making trust even more… Continue reading CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE IN COMPANIES IS AT AN ALL-TIME LOW, AI WOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUNGER

SEASONAL ADVERTISING VS EVERYDAY ADVERTISING

29. 11. 2024 Christmas isn’t just about decking the halls—it’s a global game-changer for sales and advertising. In the UK, festive ads alone drove an impressive £85 billion in seasonal sales last year, with a quarter of total ad spend dedicated to spreading holiday cheer. But with the rise of creative competition, are brands putting too much stock… Continue reading SEASONAL ADVERTISING VS EVERYDAY ADVERTISING

THE WORLD IS CHANGING TOO FAST, PEOPLE LOOK TO BRANDS FOR REASSURANCE

28. 11. 2024 Global trends that also affect Czech consumers include an emphasis on localism, environmental protection and comprehensive health care. The current geopolitical situation and climate change are having an impact on the global and domestic environment, which, combined with economic pressure, inflation and technological change, are fundamentally changing consumer values. What trends are influencing consumers today… Continue reading THE WORLD IS CHANGING TOO FAST, PEOPLE LOOK TO BRANDS FOR REASSURANCE

VIEWERSHIP OF PAID VIDEOS INCREASED BY 700,000 USERS IN A YEAR

27. 11. 2024 The group of people who watch paid videos on the Internet in the Czech Republic continues to expand. This year it is up by almost 700 thousand and represents 3.65 million people. Data from the Czech Statistical Office show that. Shows on paid streaming channels such as Netflix or Max are watched by 42% of… Continue reading VIEWERSHIP OF PAID VIDEOS INCREASED BY 700,000 USERS IN A YEAR