OLYMPICS COMING UP, PARTNERS LAUNCH THEIR ACTIVATIONS

23. 7. 2024 On Friday 26 July, the Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris. The Czech Olympic Team partners have prepared thematic campaigns and other activities. The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, will kick off in Paris on Friday 26 July. For more than two weeks, the French capital will host sports… Continue reading OLYMPICS COMING UP, PARTNERS LAUNCH THEIR ACTIVATIONS



OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS

22. 7. 2024 The Olympics is a global phenomenon that captures the attention of audiences, brands and advertisers worldwide. With over three billion viewers tuning in for the 2020 Tokyo Games and similar numbers expected for the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, brands have an exceptional opportunity to connect with a vast, diverse audience. What makes the Olympics… Continue reading OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS



49% OF CONSUMERS BELIEVE THEY CAN DISTINGUISH BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND AI ADS ON CTV

22. 7. 2024 49% of consumers are confident they can distinguish ads generated by AI versus traditional methods, with nearly half (49%) stating they do not care whether an ad was made using AI or traditional methods as long as it looks authentic. That’s according to new insights released today by LG Ad Solutions, to determine consumer perceptions and… Continue reading 49% OF CONSUMERS BELIEVE THEY CAN DISTINGUISH BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND AI ADS ON CTV



TOP ADS HAVE DISTINCT EMOTIONAL TRAITS

19. 7. 2024 Ads from top-performing campaigns typically have a distinct emotional profile, according to new research by DAIVID, the creative effectiveness measurement platform, and WARC. Ian Forrester, the CEO of DAIVID, revealed the findings of this analysis in a session on the Creative Impact track at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. “Emotions are the key… Continue reading TOP ADS HAVE DISTINCT EMOTIONAL TRAITS



THE MOST ADVERTISED MUSIC EVENTS ARE HRADY.CZ AND LIVE NATION

19. 7. 2024 In the music events segment, the strongest advertisers are the festival series Hrady CZ and the organiser Live Nation. In the first half of this year, Live Nation and the festival series Hrady CZ are among the strongest advertisers among the organisers of music events and the events themselves. This is according to data from… Continue reading THE MOST ADVERTISED MUSIC EVENTS ARE HRADY.CZ AND LIVE NATION



FTP OFFERS SUBTITLING ON COMMERCIALS DURING THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

18. 7. 2024 FTP: Reinforcing its commitment to social inclusion According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost 200 million people in the wider European region experience some degree of hearing loss. This is a significant health issue around the globe, and France is no exception, with serious hearing loss affecting nearly 10% of the French population. As… Continue reading FTP OFFERS SUBTITLING ON COMMERCIALS DURING THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES



CHANNEL 4 INTRODUCES SUBTITLED ADS AND ACCESSIBLE SPONSORSHIP FOR PARIS 2024 PARALYMPICS

18. 7. 2024 The most accessible games yet Channel 4 announced that all advertising on its network during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will carry subtitles. This enhances Channel 4’s commitment to making its coverage of the Games the most accessible yet. The commitment builds on the previously announced goal to include subtitles on the broadcast of all… Continue reading CHANNEL 4 INTRODUCES SUBTITLED ADS AND ACCESSIBLE SPONSORSHIP FOR PARIS 2024 PARALYMPICS



HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH THE OLYMPIC AUDIENCE WITH CONNECTED TV ADVERTISING?

17. 7. 2024 With Paris 2024 just around the corner, Martin Wexler, (SVP channel partnerships at Acxiom), outlines why brands are putting connected TV (CTV) at the center of their Olympic marketing strategies. He also explains what you can do to achieve medal-worthy performance from your CTV campaigns. The Olympics is an event like no other. And that’s… Continue reading HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH THE OLYMPIC AUDIENCE WITH CONNECTED TV ADVERTISING?



HUSAK’S CHILDREN ARE GETTING OLD. MARKETERS MUST PREPARE FOR THE “NEW” SENIORS

17. 7. 2024 Today’s sixty-somethings behave like consumers two to three decades ago at the age of 45, writes Oldřich Vávra of the Prague University of Economics. Population development in the Czech Republic will soon include a significantly large group of people born in the 1970s, the so-called Husak’s children, who will gradually reach senior age. This phenomenon… Continue reading HUSAK’S CHILDREN ARE GETTING OLD. MARKETERS MUST PREPARE FOR THE “NEW” SENIORS



ADVERTISING THE FUTURE? IT’S A BOX NO ONE CAN SEE INTO, SAYS JOSEF HAVELKA

17. 7. 2024 When we think of the advertising of the future, we might think of the famous scene from the movie Minority Report, where John Anderton, played by Tom Cruise, walks through a department store trapped in a tangle of marketing messages that, after scanning his retina, offer him tailored advertising. The short story of the same… Continue reading ADVERTISING THE FUTURE? IT’S A BOX NO ONE CAN SEE INTO, SAYS JOSEF HAVELKA



REPORT: 49% SHOPPERS LIKELY TO SEARCH FOR ITEM AFTER SEEING ON TV

17. 7. 2024 Innovid, a software platform for the creation, delivery, measurement and optimisation of advertising across connected TV (CTV), linear TV, and digital, released CTV x Commerce 2024: Data-Driven Insights to Reach Shoppers with CTV Advertising. The report, a collaboration between Innovid and Target’s retail media network, Roundel, looks at how US shopper behaviours and advertising trends… Continue reading REPORT: 49% SHOPPERS LIKELY TO SEARCH FOR ITEM AFTER SEEING ON TV



HOW MARKETERS CAN UNLOCK THE POWER OF RITUALS

16. 7. 2024 New research from MSQ, the global creative, media & technology group, and WARC explores the role of rituals, how they uncover truths behind human behaviour, and why brands need to understand the powerful opportunity behind becoming a more fixed part of a person’s life. Chief strategy officer Kit Altin from The Gate London, and Eleanor… Continue reading HOW MARKETERS CAN UNLOCK THE POWER OF RITUALS



ŠKODA, ČEZ, JÁGR, ČESKÝ LEV AND ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI. WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS SPONSORSHIP BRANDS?

16. 7. 2024 The success of athletes goes hand in hand with the interest of Czechs in supporting professional sport, which maintains a high awareness of sponsorship among the Czech public. Engaging in supporting projects in the field of sustainability and environmental protection can be a safe bet in building a positive image. Among the best-known “brands” –… Continue reading ŠKODA, ČEZ, JÁGR, ČESKÝ LEV AND ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI. WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS SPONSORSHIP BRANDS?



THE ALPHA GENERATION WILL GIVE LESS IN ADVERTISING TO CELEBRITIES AND ATHLETES

15. 7. 2024 The technical prowess of the alpha generation presents a new challenge for brands. Celebrities and athletes in advertising appeal to them less than content creators. While children born after 2010 do not yet represent independent spending power, they already demonstrate greater technical prowess than older generations. Moreover, the alpha generation does not place much emphasis… Continue reading THE ALPHA GENERATION WILL GIVE LESS IN ADVERTISING TO CELEBRITIES AND ATHLETES



KIM PORTRATE: TV OFFERS A BEACON OF STABILITY IN A TIME OF TECHNOLOGICAL TURBULENCE

15. 7. 2024 Between impending privacy changes, the deprecation of cookies and the impact of AI, digital advertising is heading into a future more unpredictable than ever before. Amid all the turbulence, TV offers stability, brand safety and a reliable return on investment, despite market-wide disruption, says Kim Portrate, CEO at ThinkTV. There’s never a dull moment in… Continue reading KIM PORTRATE: TV OFFERS A BEACON OF STABILITY IN A TIME OF TECHNOLOGICAL TURBULENCE



THE GREENPRINT USA WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING ALONE WILL NOT CONVINCE CONSUMERS. ADVERTISERS NEED TO FOCUS ON SIX KEY POINTS.

14. 7. 2024 Sustainability is a topic that resonates around the world. The media industry is no exception. Modern consumers are increasingly aware of environmental issues and tend to prefer brands that commit to sustainable practices. Advertisements that emphasise sustainability can engage these consumers and increase their brand loyalty. On the other hand, ads can also serve as… Continue reading THE GREENPRINT USA WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING ALONE WILL NOT CONVINCE CONSUMERS. ADVERTISERS NEED TO FOCUS ON SIX KEY POINTS.



LES BINET: AVOID PUSHING BRAND AND PERFORMANCE AT THE SAME TIME

13. 7. 2024 Both brand building and performance advertising are vital for growth, but it’s a mistake to try to do two jobs at once, argues effectiveness expert Les Binet. Brands that try to combine brand advertising with performance are at risk of “getting in people’s way” and detracting from the job to be done, says Adam&eveDDB group… Continue reading LES BINET: AVOID PUSHING BRAND AND PERFORMANCE AT THE SAME TIME



ADVERTISING MARKET TO GROW BY A TENTH GLOBALLY THIS YEAR

10. 7. 2024 Magna’s updated report on the development of advertising investments brings more optimistic news for the media, writes Pavel Koreň. During the first half of the year, Magna updated its outlook for the ad market with the Ad Forecast Report. It tracked the net revenues of media owners combined with data from organisations trading with them… Continue reading ADVERTISING MARKET TO GROW BY A TENTH GLOBALLY THIS YEAR