YOUNG PEOPLE ARE RETURNING TO TELEVISION: NEW APPROACHES TO MEDIA PLANNING

1. 6. 2025 | 5 min read A study by Freewheel confirms the levelling of viewing habits and the growing role of ad-supported streaming.

MORE THAN JUST PROMOTION: HOW ADVERTISING CAN CREATE VALUE

31. 5. 2025 | 3 min read Advertising can do much more than just increase sales. Brand support is and will continue to be a valuable tool that enriches the lives of both people and brands – starting with creating an emotional connection, through premium pricing, to embedding the brand within culture.

STUDY WARC: WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING BRAND AWARENESS

30. 5. 2025 | 2 min read Brand awareness might be seen as a “fuzzy” metric – it doesn’t help that it’s often used as a proxy for “top-of-funnel” goals, for example – but it can be a valuable goal in itself and a success indicator for marketers, boosting both ROAS and sales.

BRAND BATTLES: THE GREATEST DRAMA ON TV WITHOUT ACTORS – ONLY SLOGANS AND LOGOS

25. 5. 2025 | 6 min read We know their slogans by heart. The songs that underscore their adverts get stuck in our heads, and we recognise their logos on highway billboards even in thick fog. We are talking about brands that have managed to stand out and become etched in our memory through successful advertising. However, this often comes at the price of fierce competition. They tirelessly climb the rankings to reach the top spot — often two or three major brands battling it out. And so, there’s no choice but to pull out powerful weapons, such as television advertising.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING IS GROWING. DRIVEN BY VIDEO ON CTV, SOCIAL MEDIA AND RETAIL

25. 5. 2025 | 3 min read Two-thirds of advertising investment in Europe is directed towards digital advertising. Most European countries saw double-digit growth in digital advertising spending last year, according to a new report by IAB Europe.

SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE MARKETING MISSION CAN HAVE A HAPPY ENDING THANKS TO TV ADVERTISING AND “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE”

25. 5. 2025 | 10 min read The film Mission: Impossible, which premiered in 1996, rightfully ranks among the iconic achievements of cinematic art. Based on the 1960s TV series, the film earned cult status thanks to its approach, Tom Cruise’s charismatic presence, nerve-wracking suspense, and top-notch action scenes. It is therefore perfectly logical that the famous “impossible mission”, in its various forms brought by the new instalments, inspires not only film fans but also the world of advertising.

DO YOU SEE THE WORLD THE SAME WAY? MAYBE NOT. BRANDS NEED TO TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT

22. 5. 2025 | 10 min read Thanks to behavioural sciences, we know how to influence consumer decisions. But how do we deal with the fact that an estimated fifth of the population's brains work a little differently?

ADS & DATA X SPA REINE ECO-PACK: UNLOCKING INCREMENTAL REACH THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN TV TARGETING

22. 5. 2025 SPA Reine’s Eco-Pack campaign with Ads & Data sets a new benchmark in media innovation by combining linear TV with Addressable TV (Smart AD) to deliver incremental reach and optimize frequency. In a still water category under growing pressure from tap water and price-driven private labels, SPA Reine worked with Ads&Data to reaffirm its leadership by using data to reach more consumers, and to reach them in a smarter way. The campaign built on learnings from the award-winning Cristal case (read more here), and introduced a new layer of sophistication, frequency optimization for light TV viewers, now made possible for the first time in Belgium. The result: a powerful demonstration of how data-driven targeting can amplify both media efficiency and brand impact.

ATRESMEDIA PUBLICIDAD’S FREQUENCY OPTIMISER

21. 5. 2025 Frequency Optimization in Connected TV Advertising Atresmedia Publicidad has introduced the Frequency Optimizer, a new technology solution aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of advertising in connected television (CTV). The system utilizes HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) technology and a sophisticated ad-serving platform to manage and control ad frequency in real time, an advancement not previously achievable in linear television. This development responds to current challenges in the advertising market, particularly overexposure and the non-optimal distribution of contacts. Offering a new model for frequency management, enhances both campaign performance and viewer experience.

TV ADS TOO LOUD? TV STATIONS ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW, SAYS RRTV

19. 5. 2025 | 3 min read TV viewers keep complaining to the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting that they feel ads are too loud. However, according to the RRTV, television broadcasters are not breaking the law.

ADVERTISING REPORT 2024: THE ADVERTISING MARKET IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC GREW BY 3%. IT IS STABLE, BUT COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD, THIS REPRESENTS A SLOWDOWN

15. 5. 2025 | 7 min read The results of the annual Advertising Report 2024 survey are in. The advertising market in the Czech Republic grew by 3%.

BEST ACTOR IN AN ADVERTISEMENT: HYNEK ČERMÁK, MASCOT: PAT AND MAT

14. 5. 2025 | 3 min read Hynek Čermák is the best actor in an advertisement in 2024, while Pat and Mat are the most popular mascots, according to the latest annual survey.

CONTENT FIRST: GOOD CONTENT LIES IN DATA, AUTHENTICITY AND PERSONALISATION

12. 5. 2025 | 14 min read How can you remain relevant in a digital world where a high-quality product is no longer enough? The key lies in data, authenticity, consistent work with the community and the courage to adapt to new technologies, according to the Content First conference.

STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS ARE A BIG WIN FOR ADVERTISERS

4. 5. 2025 | 3 min read As TV viewing spiked by 131% YoY, EDO reports that the impact of ads in women’s sports increased by 56%.

BRANDS DON’T NEED A MAGIC WAND TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS — THEY’RE PERFECTLY HAPPY WITH HARRY POTTER

2. 5. 2025 | 8 min read Harry Potter and his magical world are symbols of the magic and fantasy behind the reality of everyday life. The idea that even an ordinary person could belong to the world of magic is appealing and inspiring to many people. But that’s not the only thing that attracts advertisers to the Harry Potter phenomenon. In particular, they are allured by strong themes such as friendship, courage, the battle between good and evil, loyalty and acceptance of difference. Brands that bet on the famous franchise can disarm the competition even without the famous Expelliarmus spell!

LIKE AWARD OF GENERATION Z GOES TO THE “NENASADITELNÝ PRSTEN” CAMPAIGN

26. 4. 2025 | 2 min read The winner of the Like Generation Z award at the ADC Awards was the "Nenasaditelný prsten" campaign created by Leo Burnett for Prague Pride.

FIVE HOLLYWOOD MOMENTS THAT MADE BRANDS UNFORGETTABLE

17. 4. 2025 | 5 min read Hollywood doesn’t just write film history—it also shapes the legacy of brands. These five iconic moments helped brands achieve record-breaking sales.

AD MANAGER BY RTL ADALLIANCE – A UNIQUE GATEWAY TO EUROPE’S PREMIUM DIGITAL VIDEO INVENTORY

17. 4. 2025 A unique gateway to Europe’s premium digital video inventory RTL AdAlliance has introduced AdManager, a self-service advertising platform that enables advertisers to directly purchase premium digital video inventory across multiple European markets.