RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHING TV ON MULTIPLE DEVICES? THE RULES ARE BEING TIGHTENED

2. 4. 2026 For several weeks now, customers of the SledováníTV service have been seeing a message on Nova Group channels stating that they have reached the maximum number of devices allowed for viewing their programmes. So what are the rules for using OTT services? The phenomenon of internet television and services known by the acronym OTT has… Continue reading RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHING TV ON MULTIPLE DEVICES? THE RULES ARE BEING TIGHTENED

NOVA IS PREPARING SERIES SUCH AS ‘OČKO’ AND ‘MUŽI V LETU’. ONEPLAY WILL FEATURE ‘KAUZY’, ‘KAFKA’ AND THE DOCUMENTARY ‘LEOŠ’

1. 4. 2026 The Nova Group is set to release a further 500 hours of original content. This will be broadcast on its two key channels: TV Nova’s linear service and the Oneplay online platform. The TV Nova Group and the Oneplay platform are preparing a line-up of original content for the coming seasons, comprising dozens of projects… Continue reading NOVA IS PREPARING SERIES SUCH AS ‘OČKO’ AND ‘MUŽI V LETU’. ONEPLAY WILL FEATURE ‘KAUZY’, ‘KAFKA’ AND THE DOCUMENTARY ‘LEOŠ’

BERNARD, ROHLÍK OR BOUČEK, KOTEK AND PRACHAŘ HAVE THEIR APRIL FOOLS’ JOKES

1. 4. 2026 Onthe first day of April, some companies have once again come up with special pranks. This year, for example, they’re promoting beer with gherkin brine, parking combat boots and testicle ointment. Some companies still uphold the tradition of April Fools’ Day pranks on 1 April. However, it’s not just individuals who try to trick one… Continue reading BERNARD, ROHLÍK OR BOUČEK, KOTEK AND PRACHAŘ HAVE THEIR APRIL FOOLS’ JOKES

PAVEL BRÁZDA IS HEAD OF CREATIVE AT THE PRIMA GROUP

1. 4. 2026 Pavel Brázda has previously served as Creative Lead at Prima; from April, he will become Creative Director. Pavel Brázda will become Creative Director of the Prima Group from 1 April. He will be responsible for all audiovisual output, the overall management and development of the creative team, mentoring key talent, and setting quality standards across… Continue reading PAVEL BRÁZDA IS HEAD OF CREATIVE AT THE PRIMA GROUP

CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

31. 3. 2026 Easter isn’t just a time for Easter whips, Easter cakes and the first real days of spring. It’s one of those moments when the family gathers at home, slows down and sits together in front of the TV. It is precisely these festive days that often lend themselves to the simplest, yet most delightful programme… Continue reading CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

JAN ČADEK IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HIS ROLE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMA GROUP

31. 3. 2026 Until a new head is appointed, the management of commercial activities will be temporarily taken over by Executive Director Lukáš Kubát and Finance Director Jan Dosoudil. Jan Čadek will step down from his role as Commercial Director of the Prima Group on 31 March 2026. His responsibilities will be temporarily taken over by Executive Director… Continue reading JAN ČADEK IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HIS ROLE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMA GROUP

ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

31. 3. 2026 The ADC Czech Creative Awards competition has made the gallery of all 257 entries available. All 257 entries submitted tothis year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 competition can be viewed in the gallery on the adcawards.cz website. The winners will be announced on 29 April at the Nová spirála in Prague. Among the most active… Continue reading ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

OMNICONNECT: WITHOUT THE RIGHT METRICS, YOU CAN’T MANAGE MARKETING TODAY

30. 3. 2026 This year’s OmniConnect conference demonstrated that well-defined metrics are key to marketing management, brand growth and return on investment. Alongside global insights, local case studies were also presented, confirming the growing role of data, AI and attention management in modern communication. This year’s OmniConnect conference, the fourth in the series, was themed‘Measure to manage’and focused… Continue reading OMNICONNECT: WITHOUT THE RIGHT METRICS, YOU CAN’T MANAGE MARKETING TODAY

ATTENTION IS NOT THE GOAL; IT IS A BRIDGE TO CAMPAIGN EFFECTIVENESS

30. 3. 2026 Advertising needs to return to a focus on effectiveness rather than chasing cheap impressions and clicks. Attention can play a key role as a bridge between reach and results. However, using it effectively lies in planning, not optimisation. This was highlighted by Malcolm Devoy of PHD at the OmniConnect conference. One of the main themes… Continue reading ATTENTION IS NOT THE GOAL; IT IS A BRIDGE TO CAMPAIGN EFFECTIVENESS

SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

26. 3. 2026 Eleven associations of television broadcasters have written to the European Commission requesting that manufacturers of operating systems for smart TVs be placed under the strictest supervision under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They are also calling for the same measures to be applied to virtual assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. The Czech… Continue reading SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

OMD, INITIATIVE AND MINDSQUARED WERE THE TOP PERFORMERS IN THE NEW BUSINESS SECTOR LAST YEAR

25. 3. 2026 The COMvergence ranking provides an overview of budget shifts and the success of media agencies and media agency networks in tenders on the Czech market in 2025. Media agencies OMD (Omnicom) and Initiative (Mediabrands) recorded the highest growth in new business last year. The third most successful was Mindsquared (an independent agency). This is according… Continue reading OMD, INITIATIVE AND MINDSQUARED WERE THE TOP PERFORMERS IN THE NEW BUSINESS SECTOR LAST YEAR

HBBTV PUBLISHES FULL VIDEO RECORDINGS FROM HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2025

23. 3. 2026 The HbbTV Association has published video recordings of all 20 conference sessions from the HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2025, offering the industry comprehensive insight into the key discussions and developments shaping connected television. The recordings are now available on the Association’s channel on YouTube. Held in Istanbul, the 2025 edition of the HbbTV Symposium and… Continue reading HBBTV PUBLISHES FULL VIDEO RECORDINGS FROM HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2025

YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ

23. 3. 2026 The Young Lions competition has announced its winners, with teams from Ogilvy, Follow Bubble, VML, Story TLRS and Plzeňský Prazdroj taking top honours. This year’s Young Lions Czechia competition, which recognises young talent in the communications sector, has announced its winners. Zaraguza and VML were the most successful this year, winning the most awards across… Continue reading YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ

PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

22. 3. 2026 From 14 to 19 April, Prague’s iconic Kino Pilotů cinema will become a meeting place for film professionals and enthusiastic audiences alike. The Prague Film Festival 2026 will present feature films that have not yet been screened in the Czech Republic, a selection of short films – some of which premiered at prestigious international festivals –… Continue reading PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT CASTS SHADOW OF GLOBAL AD OUTLOOK

20. 3. 2026 The ad spending numbers for 2026 looked good until the war in the Middle East made them provisional. Not because they were optimistic or vacuous about ad spending this year but because they were built on assumptions about a world that existed two weeks ago – one where the biggest variables were tariffs, AI and… Continue reading MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT CASTS SHADOW OF GLOBAL AD OUTLOOK

NIELSEN ‘BLIND SPOT’ GETS A LITTLE BLINDER, WILL CEASE MONITORING MANY TV MARKETS

19. 3. 2026 Nielsen late last week began informing clients that, effective March 31, it will discontinue monitoring ads on TV in 137 markets. The news comes on the heels of Nielsen’s decision to also discontinue its radio advertising monitoring service – SIGMA Radio – ad the end of the month, something some sources see as cost-cutting moves… Continue reading NIELSEN ‘BLIND SPOT’ GETS A LITTLE BLINDER, WILL CEASE MONITORING MANY TV MARKETS

98TH OSCARS DOWN NEARLY 2 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHING 17.86 MILLION

17. 3. 2026 Unfortunately, even a performance of the KPop Demon Hunters song “Golden” couldn’t make Oscars ratings go up, up, up. Today, according to Nielsen national live+same day big data plus panel program ratings, the 98th Oscars took a significant dip, dropping to 17.86 million viewers. The show, which aired on ABC and streamed live on Hulu,… Continue reading 98TH OSCARS DOWN NEARLY 2 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHING 17.86 MILLION

SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS

17. 3. 2026 The Czech Radio Foundation – Světluška project is entering the 15th anniversary edition of the Night Runs for Světluška with its first-ever AI video spot and visuals. In collaboration with the AI studio Barletta Productions, a campaign has been created that builds on artificial intelligence whilst also emphasising that no algorithm can replace genuine solidarity.… Continue reading SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS