IS SHOPPABLE CTV THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR RETAIL MEDIA?

4. 4. 2025 Historically, brands used upper-funnel channels like connected TV (CTV) for brand awareness, while relying on lower-funnel tactics such as retail media to drive conversions. But with shoppable CTV ads, brands can do both, leveraging retail media network (RMN) data to target consumers across CTV platforms, connecting the moment of discovery directly to the point of purchase. Consumer interest in shopping via TV is growing,… Continue reading IS SHOPPABLE CTV THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR RETAIL MEDIA?

CREATIVITY INCREASES THE CHANCES OF INNOVATION TO SUCCEED

4. 4. 2025 Most innovations are currently failing, but creative communication can contribute to their success, writes Kristián Hloušek from Marketup. When Apple introduced the first generation iPod music player in 2001, there were already a number of competitors on the market. Yet within two years, the new product had already captured more than a third of the… Continue reading CREATIVITY INCREASES THE CHANCES OF INNOVATION TO SUCCEED

BLOCKS HERE AND THERE: MINECRAFT AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

4. 4. 2025 All eyes of the famous game’s fans were fixed on the long-awaited Minecraft Movie, which premiered on 4 April 2025, and became one of the biggest film hits of the year. Naturally, many advertisers jumped on the bandwagon of the new film with their campaigns. The new film has so far grossed over 320 million… Continue reading BLOCKS HERE AND THERE: MINECRAFT AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

BRAND BATTLES IN THE BEVERAGE MARKET: COCA-COLA AND PEPSICO ON THE BATTLEGROUND

3. 4. 2025 The Cola Wars, which have been raging for over a hundred years between the iconic brands Coca-Cola and Pepsi, take place not only on store shelves but especially in advertising space. In this fight, television commercials have played a key role, becoming the main tool for building consumer loyalty and brand identity. The rivalry between… Continue reading BRAND BATTLES IN THE BEVERAGE MARKET: COCA-COLA AND PEPSICO ON THE BATTLEGROUND

RAPID GROWTH OF RETAIL MEDIA WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED BY LINKING WITH CTV ADVERTISING

3. 4. 2025 Shopping directly from the TV screen will soon become a reality, thanks to the rapid growth of retail media and its integration with smart screen advertising (CTV), Duncan Painter said at the OmniConnect conference. The retail media segment is becoming an important part of marketing strategies around the world and its influence is growing. Retail… Continue reading RAPID GROWTH OF RETAIL MEDIA WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED BY LINKING WITH CTV ADVERTISING

OMNICONNECT: EMOTIONS ARE AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE IN ADVERTISING

3. 4. 2025 Another edition of the OmniConnect conference took place, with high-ranking representatives of Omnicom’s network agencies in attendance. The emphasis on emotional connection with audiences is proving crucial to the long-term success of brands. Yet, in today’s advertising world, the rational side of decision-making receives overwhelming attention. “But the future of business depends on how we… Continue reading OMNICONNECT: EMOTIONS ARE AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE IN ADVERTISING

APRIL FOOLS’ DAY 2025 — THE 21 BEST (AND WORST) JOKES AND PRANKS

2. 4. 2025 I’m rating every company April Fools’ prank based on cringeworthiness. April Fools’ Day has come and gone, and companies across the globe have given us their best shot — posting jokes and pranks that vary from being pretty funny to downright cringeworthy. From a gaming headset that can translate Gen Z “brainrot” to a wearable… Continue reading APRIL FOOLS’ DAY 2025 — THE 21 BEST (AND WORST) JOKES AND PRANKS

STUDY EU: BROADCASTER CONTENT REMAINS TOP CHOICE IN EUROPE AND US

1. 4. 2025 A new report has found 59% of connected TV users begin their journey with broadcaster-produced content when they switch on TV. RTL AdAlliance has revealed the fourth edition of its annual study – The New Life of the Living Room. In the quantitative research, RTL Group’s international sales house separates signal from noise in the… Continue reading STUDY EU: BROADCASTER CONTENT REMAINS TOP CHOICE IN EUROPE AND US

SNOW WHITE AND THE DWARFS IN ADVERTISING THEN AND NOW: STILL EFFECTIVE

1. 4. 2025 A new adaptation of Snow White recently hit cinemas and sparked a wave of discussion. Despite the mixed reactions to the new animated film from The Walt Disney Studios, the timeless story of a beautiful, innocent girl, an evil stepmother, and seven dwarfs still resonates emotionally with both children and adults. And as such, it… Continue reading SNOW WHITE AND THE DWARFS IN ADVERTISING THEN AND NOW: STILL EFFECTIVE

REESE’S, MANSCAPED, PRICELINE AND MORE: BRANDS TAKE THEIR CREATIVE SERIOUSLY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY

1. 4. 2025 The annual custom is no laughing matter for brands across all sectors. Well, maybe just a little. Muse rounds up some of our favorite chuckle-inducing ads below. Reese’s, ‘Chocolate Bread’ Its official! Reese’s is getting into the sandwich business. The candy company introduces “the perfect upgrade to your favorite PB&Js” with Reese’s Chocolate Bread. “Pair… Continue reading REESE’S, MANSCAPED, PRICELINE AND MORE: BRANDS TAKE THEIR CREATIVE SERIOUSLY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY

NIELSEN: MEDIA MIX’S DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL ALLOCATION A MATTER OF BUDGET SIZE.

31. 3. 2025 Nielsen Insights says that while there’s general agreement that the right media mix ultimately embraces solutions from the worlds of both digital and traditional media, the question remains one of balance. “It’s been a favorite question among marketing pundits, and the consensus today is that advertisers need brand building and performance marketing to work in… Continue reading NIELSEN: MEDIA MIX’S DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL ALLOCATION A MATTER OF BUDGET SIZE.

CZECHS AND ADVERTISING: YOUNG PEOPLE BUY MORE OFTEN ACCORDING TO NETWORKS, OLDER ONES ACCORDING TO TV AND LEAFLETS

31. 3. 2025 Young people are more often guided in their purchases by advertising on social networks, while the older generation prefers TV spots and leaflets. This is according to a new wave of research on Czechs and advertising. Czechs’ attitudes towards advertising have stabilised in recent years, but there are still clear trends reflected in their buying… Continue reading CZECHS AND ADVERTISING: YOUNG PEOPLE BUY MORE OFTEN ACCORDING TO NETWORKS, OLDER ONES ACCORDING TO TV AND LEAFLETS

WARC: GLOBAL AD SPENDING TO FALL BY $20 BILLION

30. 3. 2025 The global advertising market is slowing down due to growing economic uncertainty, trade barriers and tightening regulation. According to WARC’s latest study, ad spending growth will decline by $20 billion over the next two years. WARC’s new study shows that global ad spending will grow 6.7 percent this year to $1.15 trillion, but that is… Continue reading WARC: GLOBAL AD SPENDING TO FALL BY $20 BILLION

STUDY USA. POSITIVE AD ENVIRONMENTS BOOST PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMER INTENTION

29. 3. 2025 Ads on a positively viewed platform are more effective regarding purchase intent, brand favorability and preference, according to the latest research from MAGNA and Pinterest. The study suggest that users trust and like the same ad more if they feel positively about the environment in which it plays. Why is positivity a key part of… Continue reading STUDY USA. POSITIVE AD ENVIRONMENTS BOOST PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMER INTENTION

HOW WOMEN’S VIEWING HABITS FACTOR INTO STREAMING WARS

28. 3. 2025 The viewing habits of women are an often overlooked but crucial piece of the streaming wars. According to a new survey from MX8 Labs, 67% of women watch movies and TV shows daily, making female-focused content essential for streaming services and FASTs. With the war for viewer attention showing no signs of slowing down, let’s… Continue reading HOW WOMEN’S VIEWING HABITS FACTOR INTO STREAMING WARS

BUILDING BRANDS THAT MATTER: LESSONS FROM A DECADE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS

27. 3. 2025 As WARC’s Rankings season comes to an end we’ve taken a deep dive into the state of sustainability campaigns over the last decade. A new report, Sustainability in the WARC Effective 100, in partnership with sustainability marketing expert Thomas Kolster, explores how sustainability work – whether defined as social or environmental – shows up in… Continue reading BUILDING BRANDS THAT MATTER: LESSONS FROM A DECADE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS

BRAND BATTLES: FAST-FOOD OUTLETS MCDONALD’S, BURGER KING AND KFC USE PROVOCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND EMPHASIS ON TRADITION

27. 3. 2025 Competition is fierce in the fast-food sector. Each brand has completely different weapons in its arsenal. What advertising strategies are the global giants using to keep the competition at bay? At first glance, it might seem that fast-food chains have it easy in these hectic times. Unlike in earlier times, most of us are spending… Continue reading BRAND BATTLES: FAST-FOOD OUTLETS MCDONALD’S, BURGER KING AND KFC USE PROVOCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND EMPHASIS ON TRADITION

E-POJISTENI.CZ COMPARISON ENGINE HAD A TV CAMPAIGN CREATED BY AI

27. 3. 2025 Artificial Intelligence tools have created the individual images of the new TV ad for the comparator ePojisteni.cz. Comparison engine ePojisteni.cz presents a new TV campaign called “Compare Smartly”. Once again it links up with monkeys, however this time the production has been provided by artificial intelligence. “The form in which the new TV campaign of… Continue reading E-POJISTENI.CZ COMPARISON ENGINE HAD A TV CAMPAIGN CREATED BY AI