LABUBU: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

17. 7. 2025 | 3 min read Trends and fads, especially around single products, can make money – but whether they point to something significant about the world (or about how to do business in the world) is much trickier; Labubus are one such fad that invites our consideration – Kantar trend analysis explores the deeper meanings of the toys’ rise. Why Labubus matter Labubu dolls, based on a 2015 picture book called The Monsters, are one of China’s biggest global hits, a cultural phenomenon that has many things going for it: scarcity, celebrity endorsements, social media virality, collectibility, limited collections, and a huge secondary market.

SPOTDELI: A UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR COMMERCIAL DELIVERY IN DUTCH TELEVISION

17. 7. 2025 In a major step toward modernization and efficiency, Screenforce has collaborated with TV broadcasters in the Netherlands and have launched SpotDeli, a centralized platform for submitting TV commercials. Developed by Screenforce and MediaLab, SpotDeli has become the exclusive gateway for delivering commercials to major Dutch sales houses, including Ster, Talpa Network, and Ad Alliance. This development simplifies and standardizes the commercial submission process across the industry, addressing longstanding logistical and technical challenges faced by advertisers, media agencies, and producers. Market Challenge Before the introduction of SpotDeli, producers and agencies were required to deliver their TV commercials separately to each broadcaster. This decentralized system introduced complexity, consumed time, and increased the risk of technical errors and inconsistencies. With each sales house using its own submission workflows and technical guidelines, advertisers had to navigate multiple systems to ensure their commercials were accepted and aired correctly. The need for a uniform, streamlined solution became more urgent with the growing volume of commercial content and evolving compliance standards such as the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

HBBTV ENABLES SECURE CONTENT DELIVERY WITH NEW DRM SPECIFICATION

16. 7. 2025 | 2 min read The HbbTV Association has announced a new specification for the integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in HbbTV implementations and services.

MADE IN AUSTRIA – MADE FOR AUSTRIA

16. 7. 2025 A Unified Media Front for Austria’s Advertising Ecosystem In a historic first, Austria’s entire media industry, public and private broadcasters, alongside print and digital publishers, have launched a joint campaign to assert the value of local media to the nation’s economic and democratic health. The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF), the Association of Austrian Private Broadcasters (VÖP), and the Association of Austrian Newspapers (VÖZ) have come together under the banner “Made in Austria – Made for Austria,” aiming to spotlight the indispensable role of domestic media in the advertising and communications landscape.

TOTAL TV: THE DIVIDE BETWEEN STREAMING AND LINEAR TV NO LONGER MAKES SENSE—IT’S TIME TO SMASH THE BARRIERS

15. 7. 2025 | 8 min read For several years now, it has been said that the divide between linear and streamed television makes no sense from the viewer’s perspective. After all, when people sit down to watch TV, they don’t think about whether it’s time for linear programming or streaming. They are just watching TV. This issue—along with the inefficiencies of current advertising models and a potential solution in the form of Total TV—was explored in depth in this year’s report by the media analytics company TVREV.

BLUE IS COOL: THE SMURFS SCORE BIG IN TV ADVERTISING

14. 7. 2025 | 7 min read The distinctive, memorable blue colour, unique characters, and the emotional connection of viewers who grew up with the Smurfs—these are the qualities that make the Smurfs a perfect inspiration for creatives. Advertising campaigns are full of these iconic characters—and it’s no surprise! On the occasion of the premiere of the latest Smurfs film, let’s take a look at how this phenomenon resonates in the world of advertising.

CZECHS LIKE BRAND MASCOTS, BUT THEY DON’T CONVINCE THEM TO BUY

11. 7. 2025 | 4 min read Brand mascots are generally liked by Czechs in advertisements, but they don't usually convince them to buy, according to the results of a representative survey by MNForce.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST SPARKLING REFRESHMENT FOR THE HOTTEST DAYS

10. 7. 2025 | 8 min read Hot summers are perfect for advertising all kinds of drinks and other refreshments. What advertising strategies do the most famous brands choose, and which summer adverts are the most appealing?

HOW AUTHENTIC PRODUCT PLACEMENT CAPTURES THE STREAMING GENERATION

9. 7. 2025 | 7 min read For many brands, traditional paid media no longer guarantees the results that it used to. Linear TV programming can rack up six-figure invoices, even for start-ups or smaller brands, and more and more consumers are actively avoiding ads on streaming services, no matter the cost.

BREATHTAKING ADVERTISING: DINOSAURS IN AD SPOTS INSPIRED BY JURASSIC WORLD

7. 7. 2025 | 7 min read Eager dinosaur fans have just witnessed the premiere of the new film Jurassic World: Rebirth. This event has once again stirred interest in one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. Jurassic Park is not only a phenomenon for dinosaur enthusiasts but also an endless source of inspiration for the advertising industry. This is especially true when it comes to the impressive special effects that brought prehistoric creatures to life.

CZECH AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY SLUMPED LAST YEAR, BUT LOCAL VOD AND ADVERTISING GREW

6. 7. 2025 | 3 min read The Czech audiovisual industry took a break in 2024 amid unfavourable incentives and focused on preparing conditions for new growth, with Czech VOD production and advertising on the rise.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE WETTEST WATER AND HOTTEST SAND IN ADVERTISING

2. 7. 2025 | 9 min read The splash of waves and the soft sound of hot sand beneath your feet—such a scene is one of the strongest summer trump cards in TV advertising. Swimming in the waves evokes freedom, and beach life brings the rhythm of peace and the ease of a summer holiday, drawing the viewer into the story. People are picturing themselves on a seaside beach, ideally with the featured product in hand. TV ads by the water aren’t just about summer. They are a carefully staged dream where the brand shines like the sun in a clear blue sky without a single cloud.

PRODUCT PLACEMENT CAN TRULY BOOST THE BRAND

1. 7. 2025 | 4 min read Broadcasters and marketers are offering more and more opportunities for creative brand integration into their formats. This brings a range of benefits for all parties involved, as shown by the research.

IF YOUR TRAVEL AD LOOKS TOO PERFECT, GEN Z WON’T TRUST IT

28. 6. 2025 | 4 min read Show them the good, the bad and the ugly.

STUDY PARKS ASSOCIATES: SHOPPABLE TV GROWING IN POPULARITY

27. 6. 2025 | 2 min read While digital goods and services remain the dominant transactions on CTV, consumers are growing comfortable purchasing physical goods through streaming channels and apps, too.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS — WHEN BRANDS RIDE THE WAVE OF VACATION VIBES AND CHILL

26. 6. 2025 | 5 min read Success in summer requires more than just the right product. It is important to understand that people live differently during the summer. They move from their living rooms outdoors, spend more time away from home, and consume media differently. They think less, feel more, and shop much more impulsively. They respond to ads that evoke atmosphere and emotion, radiating authenticity, ease, and a natural connection to the summer feel.

AKA ANNOUNCES EFFIE, APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED UNTIL 24 AUGUST

26. 6. 2025 | 2 min read The Association of Communication Agencies announces the 28th annual Effie Awards Czech Republic competition.

ITV EMBRACES YOUTUBE AS A STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION AND COMMERCIAL CHANNEL

24. 6. 2025 In a decisive shift away from legacy broadcast-only models, ITV fully integrated YouTube into its content and commercial strategy throughout late 2024 and early 2025. Rather than using YouTube purely as a promotional channel, ITV transitioned to treating the platform as a core pillar of its distribution architecture, publishing full-length episodes, launching thematic channels, and creating dedicated sales and production teams to support its commercial goals.