A VEVO & CHANNEL 4 STUDY – UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PREMIUM

17. 4. 2025 Amid ongoing industry discussions around the definition of premium content and the role of global streaming platforms within the broader “TV” ecosystem, Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, which distributes the largest network of premium music channels on YouTube, has released a new study. The research conducted by Amplified Intelligence offers valuable insights into the effect of heightened attention that premium content demands, no matter the platform of delivery.



THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE

13. 4. 2025 | 2 min read The desire to save money is increasingly reflected in media behaviour. Europeans, who on average have two paid subscriptions to SVOD services, are looking for cheaper options.



THERE ARE 118 WORKS ON THE ADC AWARDS SHORTLIST, LED BY VML AND MCCANN

11. 4. 2025 | 1 min read The ADC Czech Creative Awards already know their finalists. In total, there are 118 entries on the shortlist, with VML and McCann having the highest number of entries.



THICK, LIKE A LEPRECHAUN SPITTING. GOLDEN WELL SYRUPS ENTER THE CZECH MARKET

10. 4. 2025 | 3 min read Slovakia's market leader in fruit syrups is coming to the Czech Republic with a campaign from Triad Prague. The spot was produced by Divize studio with director Bára Anna Stejskalová.



STUDY USA: WOMEN’S SPORTS FANS WANT BETTER TV TUNE-IN INFO

8. 4. 2025 | 1 min read Women's sports are seeing incredible growth in recent years. But there's still more room for that audience to increase, especially on TV. A recent report from Paramount Advertising shows that the biggest barrier to women's sports tune-in is simply that audiences don't know where to watch.



IS SHOPPABLE CTV THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR RETAIL MEDIA?

4. 4. 2025 | 3 min read 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.



CREATIVITY INCREASES THE CHANCES OF INNOVATION TO SUCCEED

4. 4. 2025 | 6 min read Most innovations are currently failing, but creative communication can contribute to their success, writes Kristián Hloušek from Marketup.



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

4. 4. 2025 | 6 min read 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.



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

3. 4. 2025 | 11 min read 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 the two beverage manufacturers has made its mark on advertising history. Who benefits the most from it?



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

3. 4. 2025 | 3 min read 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.



OMNICONNECT: EMOTIONS ARE AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE IN ADVERTISING

3. 4. 2025 | 5 min read Another edition of the OmniConnect conference took place, with high-ranking representatives of Omnicom's network agencies in attendance.



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

2. 4. 2025 | 20 min read I'm rating every company April Fools' prank based on cringeworthiness.



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

1. 4. 2025 | 4 min read A new report has found 59% of connected TV users begin their journey with broadcaster-produced content when they switch on TV.



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

1. 4. 2025 | 6 min read 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 continues to inspire creatives searching for captivating fairy-tale motifs for various advertising spots.



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

1. 4. 2025 | 4 min read 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 it with Reese’s Peanut Butter and your favorite jelly for the ultimate PB&J experience.” The “announcement” runs on the brand’s social channels.



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

31. 3. 2025 | 2 min read 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.



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

31. 3. 2025 | 3 min read 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.



WARC: GLOBAL AD SPENDING TO FALL BY $20 BILLION

30. 3. 2025 | 3 min read 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.