TRUST RESEARCH: WHICH ADVERTISING CHANNELS DO CZECHS TRUST?

3. 2. 2022 In the autumn of 2021, the research company Nielsen conducted a multinational study Trust in Advertising, primarily focused on the trust of the inhabitants of the surveyed countries in various communication channels. Martin Chalupník from Nielsen Admosphere writes about the study. We are at the beginning of the third year of restrictions due to the… Continue reading TRUST RESEARCH: WHICH ADVERTISING CHANNELS DO CZECHS TRUST?



5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY VIDEO CAMPAIGNS THAT INSPIRE

3. 2. 2022 Every year, brands worldwide set themselves apart from the competition by creating touching Valentine’s Day video campaigns. Some brands focus on the “romantic” aspect of February 14th, while others focus on togetherness in all its shapes forms. But what they all have in common is that they’re heartwarming, and most importantly, they raise brand awareness.… Continue reading 5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY VIDEO CAMPAIGNS THAT INSPIRE



LIDL, KAUFLAND AND ALBERT INVESTED THE MOST IN ADVERTISING IN 2021

2. 2. 2022 Food chains led by Lidl, Kaufland and Albert were the biggest advertisers last year, according to Nielsen Admosphere monitoring. Three foreign food chains were the biggest advertisers in 2021. Food also became the strongest advertising segment in the Czech Republic. They are followed by the banking/insurance and electronics segments in terms of volume of advertising… Continue reading LIDL, KAUFLAND AND ALBERT INVESTED THE MOST IN ADVERTISING IN 2021



VIEWERS PAY MORE ATTENTION TO ADS ON TV THAN ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK

27. 1. 2022 An extensive study conducted in German-speaking countries revealed that linear TV and BVOD show much better results in viewers’ aided and unaided ad awareness and in the purchase intention.



NEW INITIATIVE AIMS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF ADDRESSABLE MEDIA IN EUROPEAN MARKETS

25. 1. 2022 The 2020s are set to be the decade of addressable media as consumption continues to shift toward connected platforms, opening up new possibilities for audience targeting, measurement, attribution and optimization – not just in digital, but in TV, audio, out-of-home (OOH), games and newer media formats and platforms. For many industry participants, addressability – as… Continue reading NEW INITIATIVE AIMS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF ADDRESSABLE MEDIA IN EUROPEAN MARKETS



THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

23. 1. 2022 TV is not only for big advertisers and now has a more diverse advertiser set – and that transition accelerated because of the pandemic, Katie Coteman, Vice President, Advertising and Partnerships at Discovery told The Future of TV Advertising Global in London last month. “Some of the bigger traditional advertisers were pulling away [from TV… Continue reading THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE



VIEWERS DON’T CARE ABOUT ‘PLATFORMS’ WHEN IT COMES TO TV

21. 1. 2022 The viewer does not care what platform they use to get content on the screen. It is not until we understand this reality that we start to realise the potential of addressable TV. The TV landscape has been undergoing change for a number of years and the pandemic, coupled with the increased connectivity of the consumer… Continue reading VIEWERS DON’T CARE ABOUT ‘PLATFORMS’ WHEN IT COMES TO TV



UNLOCKING THE POWER OF THE MIDDLE FUNNEL TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

21. 1. 2022 Christian Polman, Managing Director UK, Looping Group, looks at the growing importance of the ‘middle funnel’ in bridging both brand building and performance marketing using community engagement. The unveiling of Meta as the new name for Facebook has created much excitement about the future of the metaverse and its potential marketing opportunities. There is a shared belief… Continue reading UNLOCKING THE POWER OF THE MIDDLE FUNNEL TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH



THE BIG BANG: CREATIVE AND MEDIA’S SURPRISING SECOND MARRIAGE

18. 1. 2022 Creative and media are finally getting back together. Just not in the way we imagined it would. In the last week of 2021, TikTok was confirmed as the biggest website on the planet, while Minecraft content on YouTube hit a trillion views.  Online creators are building individual publishing powerhouses and vibrant communities in an explosion… Continue reading THE BIG BANG: CREATIVE AND MEDIA’S SURPRISING SECOND MARRIAGE



ADVERTISERS LOOK TO SPEND MORE ON ALL FORMS OF VIDEO, SURVEY FINDS

17. 1. 2022 Advertiser Perceptions said 24% plan to spend more on linear TV As more forms of television emerge, advertisers are looking to buy more video of all types, a new survey by Advertiser Perceptions finds. According to Advertiser Perceptions’ latest Video Advertising Convergence Report, 50% of advertisers said that video was the most valuable media in terms of… Continue reading ADVERTISERS LOOK TO SPEND MORE ON ALL FORMS OF VIDEO, SURVEY FINDS



WHAT MAKES TODAY’S TV THE MEDIUM OF THE FUTURE, AND WHAT DOES TOMORROW’S TV HAVE IN STORE FOR BRANDS?

13. 1. 2022 TV has evolved, innovated and proven its resilience. But what makes today’s TV the medium of the future, and what does tomorrow’s TV have in store for brands? egta and The Global TV Group asked 23 CEOs, Director-Generals and Presidents of TV companies and sales houses around the world to share their view on the many facets – some widely recognised and… Continue reading WHAT MAKES TODAY’S TV THE MEDIUM OF THE FUTURE, AND WHAT DOES TOMORROW’S TV HAVE IN STORE FOR BRANDS?



2022 WILL BE THE YEAR OF ATTENTION, BUT LET’S GO DEEPER

12. 1. 2022 Professor Karen Nelson-Field offers three predictions for 2022, but says regardless if they come true this year is going to be a hell of a ride for audience measurement. Only four things in life are certain: birth, death, taxes, and expert predictions from prophets in the ad game. Every year we see predictions in our… Continue reading 2022 WILL BE THE YEAR OF ATTENTION, BUT LET’S GO DEEPER



ADVERTISING FORMATS THAT CAN CREATIVELY FILL IN A (SOMEWHAT) FORGOTTEN SEASON

10. 1. 2022 What do we mentally associate with the end of one year and the arrival of a new one? A question that all those who are preparing a truly effective new year advertising campaign must seek to answer. This is not an easy task at all, as the new year quite commonly follows a bit behind  Christmas. Is there any… Continue reading ADVERTISING FORMATS THAT CAN CREATIVELY FILL IN A (SOMEWHAT) FORGOTTEN SEASON



THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

6. 1. 2022 TV is not only for big advertisers and now has a more diverse advertiser set – and that transition accelerated because of the pandemic, Katie Coteman, Vice President, Advertising and Partnerships at Discovery told The Future of TV Advertising Global in London last month. “Some of the bigger traditional advertisers were pulling away [from TV… Continue reading THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE



TV ADVERTISING REBOUND WILL STAY SWITCHED ON INTO 2022, ENDERS ANALYSIS SAYS

6. 1. 2022 TV advertising will remain strong this year, with the rebound in spend experienced during 2021 forecast to continue, due to a change in consumer habits, according to Enders Analysis data. Just Eat, Peloton and Vinted tap into new consumer habits while sporting events bolster TV adspend. TV adspend, including video on demand, is forecast to… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING REBOUND WILL STAY SWITCHED ON INTO 2022, ENDERS ANALYSIS SAYS



2022 NEW YEAR’S PREDICTIONS FOR GAMING, TV, ADVERTISING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

31. 12. 2021 As we near the end of 2021 it is time to look back at my predictions for 2021 and see how I did. In 2020 I gave myself a B (3.25 out of 4) and you can read my 2020 predictions and self evaluation here. You can read my self-grading for 2021 for each prediction… Continue reading 2022 NEW YEAR’S PREDICTIONS FOR GAMING, TV, ADVERTISING AND DIGITAL MEDIA



MEDIA 2021: VIDEO AND AUDIO ON DEMAND, DIGITALISATION AND PAYWALL

30. 12. 2021 Ongoing efforts to impose a charge on online content, boosting the offering of content on demand or new thematic TV and radio stations. Here is the recapitulation of events in the media market in 2021. Ongoing efforts to impose a charge on online content, boosting the offering of content on demand, new thematic TV and… Continue reading MEDIA 2021: VIDEO AND AUDIO ON DEMAND, DIGITALISATION AND PAYWALL



DIGITAL AD DOLLARS SHIFT TO CTV – AND OTHER 2022 PREDICTIONS

29. 12. 2021 This being prime predictions season, I thought we’d end 2021 with a few offered by executives at some of the ad-tech and measurement firms on the front lines. The comments have been edited for flow and length purposes. John Hamilton, CEO, TVDataNow: Growth in CTV ad spend in 2022 will come in large part from money shifting… Continue reading DIGITAL AD DOLLARS SHIFT TO CTV – AND OTHER 2022 PREDICTIONS