SPRING TV IS COMING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD AGAINST ASIA EXPRESS, ALSO FEATURING PEOPLE AND HORSES

17. 2. 2026 While Czech Television launched most of its new programmes in January, Nova and Prima are only now entering the key part of the season. The most interesting battle is expected on weekends, when premiere formats will face off, led by the travel reality show Asia Express and the new series Buldok z Poděbrad. While Czech… Continue reading SPRING TV IS COMING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD AGAINST ASIA EXPRESS, ALSO FEATURING PEOPLE AND HORSES



SPEED SKATING CURRENTLY LEADS THE RATINGS FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON ČT SPORT

16. 2. 2026 The first week of Olympic broadcasts on ČT sport has so far been dominated by speed skating, with ice hockey in third place. During the first week of Olympic competition (7–14 February 2026) at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the most-watched live broadcast on ČT sport was the women’s 5 km speed skating… Continue reading SPEED SKATING CURRENTLY LEADS THE RATINGS FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON ČT SPORT



ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES

13. 2. 2026 This year’s 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 announces the composition of its juries. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic announces the composition of the juries for the 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026. Fifty judges from across Europe will decide on the best creative works of 2025 on… Continue reading ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES



LOVE, DATA AND PAPRIKA SAUCE: WHAT WILL CZECH VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK LIKE IN 2026?

13. 2. 2026 How are Valentine’s Day preparations really going in Czechia? Google search data from February this year painted a picture of what Czechs really want for the holiday of love. AI assistants are helping more and more people with last-minute planning of the evening, menu and ideas. The absolute winner of this year’s Valentine’s Day preparations… Continue reading LOVE, DATA AND PAPRIKA SAUCE: WHAT WILL CZECH VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK LIKE IN 2026?



ONEPLAY IS PREPARING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE KUTNÁ HORA CASE. IT IS FROM THE CREATORS OF STUDNA AND IVETA

11. 2. 2026 Oneplay is preparing another story based on real events. In a series with the working title Stoupenkyně, it will focus on the so-called Kutná Hora case. Oneplay is preparing a six-part series with the working title Stoupenkyně. It is based on the well-known Kutná Hora case. At the centre of the story is the fate… Continue reading ONEPLAY IS PREPARING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE KUTNÁ HORA CASE. IT IS FROM THE CREATORS OF STUDNA AND IVETA



ASIA EXPRESS KNOWS THE CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING TUNA AND ŠÁCHOVÁ FROM REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI

11. 2. 2026 The travel reality show Asia Express has officially introduced the contestants for its premiere season. Among others, it will feature familiar faces from the reality show Zrádci, Nicole Šáchová and Jan Tuna. Nine pairs of contestants will compete in the new travel reality show Asia Express. Among them are some well-known names. For example, world… Continue reading ASIA EXPRESS KNOWS THE CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING TUNA AND ŠÁCHOVÁ FROM REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI



PRIMA HAS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THREE YEARS. NEW SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS ARE IN THE WORKS

11. 2. 2026 After three years, the Prima Group’s video platform has over 300,000 subscribers. The most successful programmes include Zrádci reality show, original series and some reality shows. Prima has also unveiled its new offerings for this year. Among other things, these will include a dating reality show, the details of which have not yet been specified.… Continue reading PRIMA HAS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THREE YEARS. NEW SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS ARE IN THE WORKS



ONEPLAY SPORT IS BUILDING A NEW STUDIO AT THE O2 ARENA

10. 2. 2026 After more than a year of preparations, construction of the new Oneplay Sport studio and production centre began in January. The new Oneplay Sport facility is being built in the basement of the Stages Hotel, located in the immediate vicinity of Prague’s O2 Arena. The dominant feature of the entire space will be a panoramic… Continue reading ONEPLAY SPORT IS BUILDING A NEW STUDIO AT THE O2 ARENA



MARKETING TRENDS 2026: WHY IS TRUST MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE AMOUNT OF CONTENT?

10. 2. 2026 How can you succeed in an era when artificial intelligence is producing a flood of content, while consumers are more distrustful and protective of their data? Experts answered this question at the WPP Media webinar. They presented key trends that will shape marketing in 2026. According to them, the future does not belong to the… Continue reading MARKETING TRENDS 2026: WHY IS TRUST MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE AMOUNT OF CONTENT?



DURING THE FIRST OLYMPIC WEEKEND, VIEWERS WERE MOST INTERESTED IN BIATHLON, SNOWBOARDING AND SPEED SKATING

9. 2. 2026 Sunday’s mixed biathlon relay race became the most watched biathlon broadcast in the history of Czech Television. The station announced this based on data from official electronic audience measurement provided by the Association of Television Organisations. During the first weekend of the Olympic Games, 1.759 million viewers watched the broadcast on television and via internet… Continue reading DURING THE FIRST OLYMPIC WEEKEND, VIEWERS WERE MOST INTERESTED IN BIATHLON, SNOWBOARDING AND SPEED SKATING



MEDAL WINS FOR MADĚROVÁ AND JÍLEK ON SUNDAY, EVENING FOR EXTRACTORS

9. 2. 2026 Biathlon competitions, snowboarding with Zuzana Maděrová’s golden success, and speed skating were among the most watched programmes on Sunday. The snowboarding competition was watched by almost 1.5 million viewers over the age of 15. Metoděj Jílek’s silver medal run was watched by over 1.2 million viewers. Among the evening programmes, another episode of the series… Continue reading MEDAL WINS FOR MADĚROVÁ AND JÍLEK ON SUNDAY, EVENING FOR EXTRACTORS



THE OPENING OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS IN MILAN DOMINATED FRIDAY’S VIEWING FIGURES.

7. 2. 2026 The live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics was watched by 1.2 million viewers over the age of 15 and 1.25 million viewers over the age of 4 on the Czech Television sports channel. It was the best result of the evening and also of the entire Friday. ČT stations recorded… Continue reading THE OPENING OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS IN MILAN DOMINATED FRIDAY’S VIEWING FIGURES.



THE WINTER OLYMPICS ARE STARTING, AND PARTNERS ARE FINE-TUNING THEIR COMMUNICATIONS

6. 2. 2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina will officially begin on the evening of Friday, 6 February. They will also bring with them advertising campaigns from Olympic partners. These partners have been communicating their connection to the Olympics in the media for several weeks and are also preparing to participate in the Olympic Festival.… Continue reading THE WINTER OLYMPICS ARE STARTING, AND PARTNERS ARE FINE-TUNING THEIR COMMUNICATIONS



CZECH TELEVISION OUTPERFORMED COMMERCIAL STATIONS IN JANUARY AND CONFIRMED ITS LEADERSHIP

5. 2. 2026 In January, Czech Television stations increased their share by three percentage points year-on-year and improved the most of all television groups in the overall results. In January 2026, Czech Television stations recorded the highest audience share on the television market in the viewer group aged 15 and over in both all-day and prime-time broadcasting. The… Continue reading CZECH TELEVISION OUTPERFORMED COMMERCIAL STATIONS IN JANUARY AND CONFIRMED ITS LEADERSHIP



MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.

4. 2. 2026 Marketing expert Mark Ritson focused his commentary on Czech Christmas campaigns and how January campaigns are failing. Mark Ritson’s commentary was provided to MediaGuru.cz by the Proficio agency, which accompanied it with a commentary by Jan Kurel. We are publishing both texts. Yes, I know. Christmas is long gone. Weeks have passed since the holidays… Continue reading MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.



STARTUPJOBS TRANSFORMED THE MOVEMENT FORWARD INTO ACTION IN A NEW ADVERTISEMENT

3. 2. 2026 The StartupJobs career portal is launching a campaign created entirely using artificial intelligence. The advertisement visually embodies the platform’s main motto, which is moving forward. The marketing agency Ydeal participated in the creation, combining more than nine AI tools in the production of the spot. The campaign is running on social networks and online. The… Continue reading STARTUPJOBS TRANSFORMED THE MOVEMENT FORWARD INTO ACTION IN A NEW ADVERTISEMENT



TV MARKET HAS EXTENDED DATA ON OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING

2. 2. 2026 Since the beginning of February, the Czech television market has officially had new data on television viewership. The data has been expanded to include out-of-home viewing. It will now be delivered at around 9:30 a.m. From 1 February 2026, the Association of Television Organisations (ATO) is expanding its official television audience measurement to include data… Continue reading TV MARKET HAS EXTENDED DATA ON OUT-OF-HOME VIEWING



RENATA TÝMOVÁ JOINS THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NOVA GROUP

2. 2. 2026 Renata Týmová joins the Nova Group to head up viewer data and insights. The Nova Group is expanding its work with data and audience analysis. Renata Týmová, a media manager with nearly 30 years of experience in media research, is joining the newly created position of Director of Customer Insights. In her new role, she… Continue reading RENATA TÝMOVÁ JOINS THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NOVA GROUP