PRIMA’S NEW ADVERTISING FORMAT, PAUSE AD, PROMISES 100% VISIBILITY

11. 5. 2026 The advert is only displayed to the viewer when they actively interact with the remote control and pause the content they are watching. The Prima Group is introducing Pause Ad, an advertising format for Smart TVs designed to combine 100% visibility with a non-intrusive user experience. According to the group, the main advantage of the… Continue reading PRIMA’S NEW ADVERTISING FORMAT, PAUSE AD, PROMISES 100% VISIBILITY



NEM DUBROVNIK REVEALS 2026 AGENDA

5. 5. 2026 NEM Dubrovnik has unveiled the full agenda for its 2026 edition, which will bring together more than 300 companies, over 200 buyers and more than 150 exhibitors. The event, taking place in Dubrovnik, will feature over 80 speakers and a market area that has grown by 50% compared with last year. This year’s programme will… Continue reading NEM DUBROVNIK REVEALS 2026 AGENDA



ESG ADS ATTRACT LESS ATTENTION, BUT BOOST INTEREST IN THE TOPIC

5. 5. 2026 Although ESG adverts are, on average, less effective at capturing attention than standard campaigns, they can significantly boost interest in the topic being communicated, according to new research by Ipsos. The data also confirms growing consumer scepticism towards sustainability claims and a shift in how people define ‘green’ products. ESG campaigns – that is, advertising… Continue reading ESG ADS ATTRACT LESS ATTENTION, BUT BOOST INTEREST IN THE TOPIC



FLEMEDIA LAUNCHES THE 21ST EDITION OF THE FLE MEDIA AWARDS

3. 5. 2026 The FLE Media Awards competition is entering its 21st year. Flemedia has opened entries for Czech and Slovak campaigns, which creators and clients can submit until the end of June. Flemedia is launching the 21st edition of the FLE Media Awards (FLEMA), which recognises innovative use of media and a creative approach to media campaign… Continue reading FLEMEDIA LAUNCHES THE 21ST EDITION OF THE FLE MEDIA AWARDS



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 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MARKET GREW BY TEN PERCENT LAST YEAR. THIS YEAR, IT IS MORE CAUTIOUS

27. 4. 2026 Growth in the Czech marketing communications market in 2025 was driven not only by media channels but also, to a significant extent, by non-media channels, according to an expert report by the AKA. The Czech advertising and marketing market is regaining momentum following a period of weakness. This is according to the 2025 Advertising Report… Continue reading THE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MARKET GREW BY TEN PERCENT LAST YEAR. THIS YEAR, IT IS MORE CAUTIOUS



STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING

27. 4. 2026 tvScientific released its “2026 Consumer Trends Report,” positioning television as a full-funnel channel that drives discovery, trust and purchase behavior across a multiscreen environment. The report, based on a survey of more than 600 U.S. consumers across Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, examined how streaming, device usage and cross-channel engagement are reshaping… Continue reading STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING



A BIG-SCREEN STUDY FINDS STRONGER ATTENTION ON TV4 PLAY THAN ON YOUTUBE

24. 4. 2026 TV4 just launched its third attention study, comparing the viewing experience on its streaming service (TV4 Play) with YouTube’s big screen experience at home. It confirms once again the assumption that the streaming environment provided by a qualitative TV network (BVOD) delivers a much bigger attention than UGC platforms, such as YouTube. An at-home test… Continue reading A BIG-SCREEN STUDY FINDS STRONGER ATTENTION ON TV4 PLAY THAN ON YOUTUBE



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



ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT

21. 4. 2026 Connected TV (CTV) usage continues to diversify across households in Germany and Austria, strengthening its value for advertisers through more targeted and attentive audiences, according to the Advanced TV Study 2026 by Azerion Austria and Goldvertise Media. Based on a survey of 2,500 respondents aged 16-69 conducted in January 2026, the study shows that CTV is now… Continue reading ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT



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



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



LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY IS COMING TO CINEMAS: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY ALSO APPEARS IN TV ADVERTISING

16. 4. 2026 It does not always have to be a furious mummy rising from a sarcophagus or a swarm of flesh-eating scarabs. Sometimes a hint of an ancient mystery is enough — a curse hidden in the sand, and the silhouette of a pyramid or a sphinx on the horizon. The symbolism of ancient Egypt has attracted… Continue reading LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY IS COMING TO CINEMAS: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY ALSO APPEARS IN TV ADVERTISING



STUDY USA: TOP REASON FOR SUBSCRIBING TO PAY TV IS LIVE NEWS AND TV

14. 4. 2026 Parks Associates reports that 33% of subs said they liked the idea of having their content aggregated into one place. As cord cutting continues and pay TV operators look to find ways to hang onto existing subscribers, Parks Associates has released a new survey that highlights the top reasons for keeping a pay TV service.… Continue reading STUDY USA: TOP REASON FOR SUBSCRIBING TO PAY TV IS LIVE NEWS AND TV



CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?

14. 4. 2026 Whilst artificial intelligence can outperform humans in operational tasks, it still has its limitations when it comes to strategic brand management. Its solutions lead to the mediocrity and indistinguishability that characterise contemporary advertising, according to speakers at the Brandstorming conference. Artificial intelligence can now outperform humans in execution and operational tasks, but its capacity for… Continue reading CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?



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



THINKBOX: TV ADVERTISING IS THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM

11. 4. 2026 One factor is becoming a clear differentiator in advertising: trust. As uncertainty grows and consumer confidence declines, it’s playing an increasingly critical role in shaping brand preference and driving profitability. This month’s chart of the month highlights data presented at LEAD 2026 from the 2025 Credos Trust Tracker revealing a key trend: trust in advertising… Continue reading THINKBOX: TV ADVERTISING IS THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM