13TH HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2025 ON 12-13 NOVEMBER IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY

10. 6. 2025 The HbbTV Association is delighted to announce that the 13th HbbTV Symposium and Awards will take place on 12-13 November 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. This year’s edition of the connected TV industry’s annual key summit will be hosted at the Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul, a five-star hotel offering first-class conference and accommodation facilities with panoramic… Continue reading 13TH HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2025 ON 12-13 NOVEMBER IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY

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

THE ADVERTISING BUSINESS OF LOTTERIES AND BETTING IS UNDER THREAT

9. 6. 2025 If an amendment is passed in the final reading of the bill on addictive substances, it will mean major restrictions on advertising by lottery and betting companies. During the second reading of a parliamentary bill to amend the Act on the Protection of Health from the Harmful Effects of Addictive Substances, an amendment was tabled… Continue reading THE ADVERTISING BUSINESS OF LOTTERIES AND BETTING IS UNDER THREAT

HOW HAS ALCOHOL MARKETING CHANGED OVER TIME AND WITH THE LAW?

6. 6. 2025 Alcohol as a health drink or the key to success for women. Oldřich Vávra from the Department of Marketing at the University of Economics in Prague focuses on how advertising and marketing of alcoholic beverages have evolved. The Czech Republic is still one of the countries with the highest per capita consumption of alcohol in… Continue reading HOW HAS ALCOHOL MARKETING CHANGED OVER TIME AND WITH THE LAW?

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

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

DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT

22. 5. 2025 Thanks to behavioural sciences, we know how to influence consumer decisions. But how do we deal with the fact that an estimated fifth of the population’s brains work a little differently? Zdeňka Zlatušková addresses the topic of neurodiversity in the context of advertising in her role as Head of Innovation at the Dentsu agency, and… Continue reading DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT

TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV

19. 5. 2025 TV viewers keep complaining to the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting that they feel ads are too loud. However, according to the RRTV, television broadcasters are not breaking the law. Excessive volume in commercials remains one of the most frequent complaints that television viewers bring to the attention of the Radio and Television Broadcasting… Continue reading TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV

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

BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

14. 5. 2025 Hynek Čermák is the best actor in an advertisement in 2024, while Pat and Mat are the most popular mascots, according to the latest annual survey. Respondents to an extensive survey chose Hynek Čermák, the long-time face of Staropramen, as the best actor in advertising in 2024. The results are based on a regular survey… Continue reading BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

CONTENT FIRST: GOOD CONTENT LIES IN DATA, AUTHENTICITY AND PERSONALISATION

12. 5. 2025 How can you remain relevant in a digital world where a high-quality product is no longer enough? The key lies in data, authenticity, consistent work with the community and the courage to adapt to new technologies, according to the Content First conference. Content is everywhere around us today, but very little of it really grabs… Continue reading CONTENT FIRST: GOOD CONTENT LIES IN DATA, AUTHENTICITY AND PERSONALISATION

STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS ARE A BIG WIN FOR ADVERTISERS

4. 5. 2025 As TV viewing spiked by 131% YoY, EDO reports that the impact of ads in women’s sports increased by 56%. A new study finds that as TV viewership for women’s sports surged by 131% in 2024, the programming also saw a 56% year-over-year increase in ad impact, according to EDO. The study found that from… Continue reading STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS ARE A BIG WIN FOR ADVERTISERS

BRANDS DON’T NEED A MAGIC WAND TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS — THEY’RE PERFECTLY HAPPY WITH HARRY POTTER

2. 5. 2025 Harry Potter and his magical world are symbols of the magic and fantasy behind the reality of everyday life. The idea that even an ordinary person could belong to the world of magic is appealing and inspiring to many people. But that’s not the only thing that attracts advertisers to the Harry Potter phenomenon. In… Continue reading BRANDS DON’T NEED A MAGIC WAND TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS — THEY’RE PERFECTLY HAPPY WITH HARRY POTTER

LIKE AWARD OF GENERATION Z GOES TO THE “NENASADITELNÝ PRSTEN” CAMPAIGN

26. 4. 2025 The winner of the Like Generation Z award at the ADC Awards was the “Nenasaditelný prsten” campaign created by Leo Burnett for Prague Pride. For the third time, multimedia students studying economics at the University of Economics in Prague have chosen the winner of the Like Generation Z award at the ADC Awards. The award… Continue reading LIKE AWARD OF GENERATION Z GOES TO THE “NENASADITELNÝ PRSTEN” CAMPAIGN

FIVE HOLLYWOOD MOMENTS THAT MADE BRANDS UNFORGETTABLE

17. 4. 2025 Hollywood doesn’t just write film history—it also shapes the legacy of brands. These five iconic moments helped brands achieve record-breaking sales. Most of us associate Hollywood with movie stars, luxury, and success. But this Los Angeles neighbourhood is more than just a dream factory spinning tales of fortune. The American film industry sets cultural trends,… Continue reading FIVE HOLLYWOOD MOMENTS THAT MADE BRANDS UNFORGETTABLE

THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE

13. 4. 2025 The desire to save money is increasingly reflected in media behaviour. Europeans, who on average have two paid subscriptions to SVOD services, are looking for cheaper options. Media behaviour is changing. Europeans are seen to be trying to save on subscriptions for SVOD services. The credibility of social media is decreasing in their eyes due… Continue reading THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE

THERE ARE 118 WORKS ON THE ADC AWARDS SHORTLIST, LED BY VML AND MCCANN

11. 4. 2025 The ADC Czech Creative Awards already know their finalists. In total, there are 118 entries on the shortlist, with VML and McCann having the highest number of entries. After three days of intense jury evaluation, ADC, the organizer of the 32nd ADC Czech Creatie Awards, announces this year’s shortlist – out of 270 entries, 118… Continue reading THERE ARE 118 WORKS ON THE ADC AWARDS SHORTLIST, LED BY VML AND MCCANN

THICK, LIKE A LEPRECHAUN SPITTING. GOLDEN WELL SYRUPS ENTER THE CZECH MARKET

10. 4. 2025 Slovakia’s market leader in fruit syrups is coming to the Czech Republic with a campaign from Triad Prague. The spot was produced by Divize studio with director Bára Anna Stejskalová. With the concept of Fairy Tales from the Golden Well, the syrup brand wants to differentiate itself from the established communication in the category. “We… Continue reading THICK, LIKE A LEPRECHAUN SPITTING. GOLDEN WELL SYRUPS ENTER THE CZECH MARKET