THE GOLDEN DRUM FINAL IS MCCANN, LEO BURNETT AND MSL

7. 10. 2024 A dozen nominations were received by Czech agencies McCann Prague, Leo Burnett and MSL at this year’s Golden Drum competition. This year’s 30th edition of the Golden Drum festival, which takes place 9 and 10 October in Portorož, Slovenia, has released its shortlists. Among the Czech agencies, McCann Prague, which scores points with its work… Continue reading THE GOLDEN DRUM FINAL IS MCCANN, LEO BURNETT AND MSL

EU STUDY: CTV USE HITS 86% AS VIEWING GROWS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

4. 10. 2024 In Europe, 86% of consumers are now watching connected TV (CTV) — a six percentage point increase from 2022. That is according to the latest study from CTV advertising company ShowHeroes Group in collaboration with performance marketing agency Kinesso. Its survey covered six markets in Europe. UK CTV viewing penetration was 91%, the second-highest among European… Continue reading EU STUDY: CTV USE HITS 86% AS VIEWING GROWS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

RITSON’S 10-STEP GUIDE TO ‘STAND ON THE SHOULDERS’ OF ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS GIANTS

3. 10. 2024 We’ve entered a golden age for advertising effectiveness, but not enough marketers are taking advantage of all the work done by the giants of the field, says Mark Ritson, speaking at Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing. Advertising effectiveness has been “completely revolutionised” over the past 15 years, with marketers having more tools at their disposal… Continue reading RITSON’S 10-STEP GUIDE TO ‘STAND ON THE SHOULDERS’ OF ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS GIANTS

FILM ANNIVERSARY: AUDIENCES WANT TO LIVE AS FRIENDS OR THE ADVERTISING POWER OF THE SITCOM

1. 10. 2024 When Friends first appeared on television in September 1994, no one imagined that the sitcom would become a worldwide phenomenon, not only attracting millions of viewers around the world, but also becoming the darling of agencies and brands. It offers a powerful platform for marketers for several reasons. Read why.

SUBSCRIBERS LOSING TRACK OF WHAT THEY’RE PAYING FOR

29. 9. 2024 One in three Americans now pay for a subscription they never use and 35% have lost track of how much they spend on subscriptions each month. A new report from Bango, which supplies bundling technology, found that while US subscribers were most likely to lose track of their spending they were closely followed by their… Continue reading SUBSCRIBERS LOSING TRACK OF WHAT THEY’RE PAYING FOR

STUDY USA: CTV VIEWING IS RETURNING TO PANDEMIC HIGHS

28. 9. 2024 A new study of CTV viewing finds that viewing levels are approaching record levels and average viewing sessions are increasing, according to Wurl. A new study of viewing on connected TVs finds a number of encouraging trends, including the fact that viewing levels are approaching the record levels seen during the pandemic and that the average viewing… Continue reading STUDY USA: CTV VIEWING IS RETURNING TO PANDEMIC HIGHS

STUDY USA: SHOPPING HOLIDAYS, SALES EVENTS KEY FOR CONSUMERS

21. 9. 2024 Nearly three-quarters of consumers are planning to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. That’s according to a recent survey from shopping platform Slickdeals, which found that 70% of consumers plan to shop on those two days. More than half (55%) said they intend to participate in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, while nearly… Continue reading STUDY USA: SHOPPING HOLIDAYS, SALES EVENTS KEY FOR CONSUMERS

THE WOKE AD MYTH IS DEAD – HERE’S WHY

20. 9. 2024 Inclusion = Income: Proving the business case for inclusive advertising. “Go woke, go broke”. It’s the belief that organisations which support inclusive thinking and approaches will suffer commercially. And it’s categorically untrue. That’s the finding from a pioneering study by the Unstereotype Alliance, an initiative led by UN Women, which we at Kantar are proud… Continue reading THE WOKE AD MYTH IS DEAD – HERE’S WHY

THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISION ESTABLISHED COOPERATION WITH GROUPM AND ITS RESEARCH PROJECT MPANEL

18. 9. 2024 Since this August, the Association of Commercial Television (AKTV) has partnered with GroupM Czech Republic from the WPP group. Thanks to the exclusive cooperation with the mPanel data source, AKTV’s website ScreenVoice.cz will publish monthly interesting articles exploring television as an advertising medium and the viewing behaviour of Czech audiences. The Association of Commercial Television,… Continue reading THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISION ESTABLISHED COOPERATION WITH GROUPM AND ITS RESEARCH PROJECT MPANEL

THE MARVEL PHENOMENON: COMICS AND TV ADVERTISING IS A GREAT DUO

16. 9. 2024 The popularity of comic book characters makes it possible to create attractive and visually powerful ads, and brands and creative agencies are well aware of this. Which ones are successfully riding the Marvel wave with a comic book theme?

FLE MEDIA AWARDS: WAVEMAKER SK HAS THE MOST NOMINATIONS ON THE SHORTLIST

13. 9. 2024 The competition, which recognises innovative use of media and creative approaches to media investment planning, has announced the shortlist for its 19th edition. The Fle Media Awards, a competition that recognises innovative use of media and a creative approach to media investment planning, has announced the shortlist for its 19th edition. Of the 55 entries,… Continue reading FLE MEDIA AWARDS: WAVEMAKER SK HAS THE MOST NOMINATIONS ON THE SHORTLIST

60 SPEAKERS AT THE FORUM MEDIA CONFERENCE

13. 9. 2024 The unifying theme of the conference is the phenomenon of AI with all its good and bad sides. Artificial intelligence, misinformation, strategy and creativity, nature and art – all presented by nearly 60 speakers from abroad and at home at the Forum Media conference in November. This year’s annual conference of the Marketing and Media… Continue reading 60 SPEAKERS AT THE FORUM MEDIA CONFERENCE

SHOP SMART, SHOP GREEN: IP OSTERREICH AND GREEN SHOPPING DAYS COLLABORATION

12. 9. 2024 As consumers grow more aware of the environmental and social consequences of their purchases, businesses are increasingly compelled to respond to these evolving values. Companies recognise that aligning with their audience’s concerns is not just a trend but a crucial strategy for long-term success. To meet the growing demand for sustainable options, IP Österreich, the… Continue reading SHOP SMART, SHOP GREEN: IP OSTERREICH AND GREEN SHOPPING DAYS COLLABORATION

LEADING IN SUSTAINABILITY: ITV’S CLIMATE TRANSITION AMBITION

12. 9. 2024 While most media leaders acknowledge the climate crisis as one of the defining challenges of our time, taking effective action as a TV company remains a significant hurdle. In a proactive step within the global media industry, ITV has recently published its Climate Transition Plan, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in media. ITV… Continue reading LEADING IN SUSTAINABILITY: ITV’S CLIMATE TRANSITION AMBITION

NADA: ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS HELPED RATE TO HIGHER KNOWLEDGE

10. 9. 2024 Research company NADA examined the relationship between the level of advertising investment and brand awareness in the Betting and Lotteries category. NADA Research combined information from National Data with Nielsen advertising monitoring data to analyse the Betting and Lotteries market category. In doing so, it combined the list prices of advertising space for the TOP… Continue reading NADA: ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS HELPED RATE TO HIGHER KNOWLEDGE

STREAMING MARKET IS ABOUT TO CHANGE, SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL GROW SLOWER THAN ADVERTISING

3. 9. 2024 PwC’s five-year revenue outlook for the streaming market suggests only a modest increase in subscription revenues and double-digit growth in advertising revenues. The streaming world, which has been the subject of so much attention in recent years, will face new challenges. While the number of people streaming is still increasing, albeit at a lower rate… Continue reading STREAMING MARKET IS ABOUT TO CHANGE, SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL GROW SLOWER THAN ADVERTISING

STAROPRAMEN IS THE FIRST BRAND TO USE VERTICAL INJECTION IN TV

3. 9. 2024 Staropramen will use vertical injection for its new campaign with Orlando Bloom. It launches from Tuesday 3 September. Pivovary Staropramen, which belongs to the international Molson Coors group, is the first brand to use the brand new format of vertical injection created and offered to advertisers by the Prima group. From Tuesday, 3 September, Prima will… Continue reading STAROPRAMEN IS THE FIRST BRAND TO USE VERTICAL INJECTION IN TV

TV VIEWERS. WHO ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY SPEND THEIR TIME WITH AND WITHOUT TV?

3. 9. 2024 Watching TV means something different to everyone, and mostly, it doesn’t mean just one thing.