PPF IS BUILDING A MEDIA ECOSYSTEM. ONEPLAY IS OUTPACEING GLOBAL STREAMING PLATFORMS AND SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXPANSION

29. 4. 2026 PPF Group is developing a strategy for interconnected media and telecommunications platforms. The Oneplay streaming service serves as a model for other markets in Central and Eastern Europe, explained Didier Stoessel, co-CEO of PPF Group, at the Shifts conference. The PPF Group aims to further develop its own media platforms and integrate them with telecommunications… Continue reading PPF IS BUILDING A MEDIA ECOSYSTEM. ONEPLAY IS OUTPACEING GLOBAL STREAMING PLATFORMS AND SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EXPANSION

ADC CZECH AWARDS: GRAND PRIX FOR KITKAT PHONE BREAK CAMPAIGN

29. 4. 2026 The Grand Prix at this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards  went to the “KitKat Phone Break” campaign by VML Prague. The winners of this year’s 33rd ADC Czech Creative Awards have been announced. A total of 76 prizes were awarded. The Grand Prix was awarded to the “KitKat Phone Break”campaign by VML Prague. The Czech… Continue reading ADC CZECH AWARDS: GRAND PRIX FOR KITKAT PHONE BREAK CAMPAIGN

THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISIONS HAS ENTERED ITS TENTH YEAR OF EXISTENCE; MAREK SINGER REMAINS AS PRESIDENT

28. 4. 2026 This spring marked the ninth anniversary of the Association of Commercial Television, which, during its existence, has become a respected voice for commercial broadcasters and a reliable partner in both professional and legislative debates. The AKTV continues to participate in key legislative processes that affect the operations of commercial television, is actively involved in the… Continue reading THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISIONS HAS ENTERED ITS TENTH YEAR OF EXISTENCE; MAREK SINGER REMAINS AS PRESIDENT

CNN DESCRIBES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIMA AS ONE OF ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL

27. 4. 2026 Wallid Chamak, a representative of CNN International Commercial, described CNN Prima News as one of the most successful projects in the field of international cooperation. According to the management of the FTV Prima group, the CNN Prima News project now goes beyond the scope of a traditional television station and operates as a multi-platform service… Continue reading CNN DESCRIBES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIMA AS ONE OF ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL

THE ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS COMPETITION HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FINALISTS

24. 4. 2026 Out of 257 entries, 120 have made it onto the shortlist for this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards. The 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards has published its shortlist. Following three days of judging by the core juries, 120 entries were selected from the 257 submitted. The complete overview can be viewed in… Continue reading THE ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS COMPETITION HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FINALISTS

TV NOVA IS MERGING WITH O2 TV, WHICH WILL CEASE TO EXIST AFTER THE MERGER

23. 4. 2026 The Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting  (RRTV) has approved the merger of TV Nova and O2 TV. As a result of the merger, O2 TV will cease to exist and its activities and liabilities will be taken over by TV Nova, which will also make changes to its ownership and capital structure. The RRTV has… Continue reading TV NOVA IS MERGING WITH O2 TV, WHICH WILL CEASE TO EXIST AFTER THE MERGER

CANNES LIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PROGRAMME

21. 4. 2026 Oprah Winfrey is honoured as the 2026 Cannes LionHeart. A global line-up of creative legends, innovators and cultural voices will take to the stage including Stella McCartney, Patagonia and Google DeepMind. Cannes Lions has announced its 2026 programme, which will bring together a diverse community of global creative leaders and changemakers across five days this… Continue reading CANNES LIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PROGRAMME

14TH HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON 18-19 NOVEMBER 2026 IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

20. 4. 2026 The HbbTV Association is pleased to announce that the 14th HbbTV Symposium and Awards will be held on 18-19 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s edition of the connected TV industry’s leading annual summit will take place at the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, a landmark four-star hotel and conference venue situated directly on Plaça d’Espanya.… Continue reading 14TH HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON 18-19 NOVEMBER 2026 IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

THE FIRST BANS ON ADVERTISING FOR ‘LESS HEALTHY’ FOODS. WHAT DID THEY COVER?

18. 4. 2026 Stricter rules on advertising less healthy foods came into force in the UK in 2026. The regulator’s initial decisions suggest that the key factor is the identifiability of specific products. Since the start of 2026, the UK has tightened regulations on advertising for foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS). The first decisions by… Continue reading THE FIRST BANS ON ADVERTISING FOR ‘LESS HEALTHY’ FOODS. WHAT DID THEY COVER?

THE CZECHS HAVE FIVE NOMINATIONS AT THE SABRE AWARDS

17. 4. 2026 The ‘Little Superheroes’ campaign by the organisation Pod svícnem has three nominations in the SABRE Awards finals, whilst Grayling has two. The international SABRE Awards competition has published this year’s shortlist. Czech entries have a total of five nominations – three were secured by the ‘Little Superheroes’ campaign by the non-profit organisation Pod svícnem, on… Continue reading THE CZECHS HAVE FIVE NOMINATIONS AT THE SABRE AWARDS

ONEPLAY CUSTOMERS CAN TRY HBO MAX FOR FREE IN APRIL

16. 4. 2026 O2 has launched a special offer for Oneplay customers. Throughout April, they can activate HBO Maxfor a one-month trial. Until the end of April, Oneplay customers will receive one month’s access to HBO Max content as a bonus. Customers will have access to the HBO, HBO2, HBO3, Cinemax and Cinemax 2 channels directly within Oneplay,… Continue reading ONEPLAY CUSTOMERS CAN TRY HBO MAX FOR FREE IN APRIL

ONEPLAY JOINS PPF’S UNITY LOYALTY PLATFORM

15. 4. 2026 From 20 May, the PPF Group’s ecosystem of benefits will also be extended to Nova Group customers who use the Oneplay service. From 20 May, the Oneplay service from the TV Nova Group will be integrated into the Unity customer platform. The platform, which until now comprised O2 and Air Bank, is thus expanding its… Continue reading ONEPLAY JOINS PPF’S UNITY LOYALTY PLATFORM

NOVA IS LOOKING FOR TALENTS. APPLY TO STUDY AT THE CME CONTENT ACADEMY

14. 4. 2026 TV Nova and FAMU are jointly launching the next academic year of the CME Content Academy, a unique one-year educational programme featuring intensive practical experience in television. Applications are open to graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in film production who see their future in the world of television. Applications are being accepted from… Continue reading NOVA IS LOOKING FOR TALENTS. APPLY TO STUDY AT THE CME CONTENT ACADEMY

NOVA IS SENDING THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES AGAINST POLABÍ AND WILL ALSO BE DEPLOYING THE JITŘNÍ ZÁŘE SERIES

14. 4. 2026 The Nova television group will be revamping its prime-time linear programming in May, both on weekdays and at weekends. From May, Nova will be introducing a number of programming changes on its main channel. These will primarily affect prime time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. From Thursday 30 April, Nova will begin rerunning its hit… Continue reading NOVA IS SENDING THE POLICIE MODRAVA SERIES AGAINST POLABÍ AND WILL ALSO BE DEPLOYING THE JITŘNÍ ZÁŘE SERIES

RIVAL BROADCASTERS PRIMA AND NOVA HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ONLINE HATES

13. 4. 2026 Rival broadcaster Prima has joined TV Nova’s campaign to combat hate speech on social media. Rival broadcasters Prima and Nova have jointly spoken out against the hate directed at their presenters and actors in recent years. Alongside the criticism that is a natural part of their work, these TV personalities are subjected to words full… Continue reading RIVAL BROADCASTERS PRIMA AND NOVA HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ONLINE HATES

CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS ON SUNDAY

10. 4. 2026 CNN Prima Newswill broadcast a special election coverage programme on Sunday evening covering the Hungarian parliamentary elections. CNN Prima News will launch a special broadcast dedicated to the Hungarian parliamentary elections on Sunday 12 April at 7.45 pm. The special programme will run until the last vote has been counted and will offer viewers live… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS ON SUNDAY

ADVERTISERS MUST ALSO FOCUS ON CONNECTED TV

10. 4. 2026 Smart TV is experiencing growth in the Czech Republic, with a million new viewers added between 2020 and 2022 alone, says Vojtěch Lambert, head of the LCG New Media agency. Digital agency LCG New Media highlights the growing importance of Connected TV, which is establishing itself as a channel for modern advertising. Given its high… Continue reading ADVERTISERS MUST ALSO FOCUS ON CONNECTED TV

THE FIRST QUARTER SAW ČESKÁ TELEVIZE TAKE THE LEAD IN MARKET SHARE

9. 4. 2026 The broadcast of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina had the greatest impact on the performance of television groups in the first quarter of this year. Česká televize stations recorded the highest share of the television market in the first quarter of this year. On average, this stood at 34.30% among viewers aged 15… Continue reading THE FIRST QUARTER SAW ČESKÁ TELEVIZE TAKE THE LEAD IN MARKET SHARE