CZECHS LIKE CHRISTMAS ADS, BUT THEY DON’T USE THEM WHEN CHOOSING GIFTS

18. 12. 2024 | 2 min read Positive reactions to Christmas advertisements prevail over negative ones among the Czech population. The findings are presented in a research by ResSolution Group.

SCREENVOICE TOP 10 CZECH CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2024

17. 12. 2024 | 6 min read According to the Ipsos agency, Czechs like to spend at Christmas, and this year they plan to spend up to CZK 10,000 on gifts, which is not an insignificant amount. The Christmas season is simply a great opportunity for brands to increase sales. And TV advertising is one of the ways to stand out in the mass pre-Christmas offer.

THE SIMPSONS: WE HAVE BEEN SEEING THE YELLOW FAVOURITES FOR 35 YEARS, NOT ONLY ON SCREEN BUT ALSO IN ADVERTISING COLLABORATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN BRANDS

17. 12. 2024 | 3 min read It was 35 years ago today, 17 December, that The Simpsons first appeared on our screens. The enduring popularity of this yellow phenomenon is evidenced by the fact that it is the longest-running animated show in history and by the many Guinness World Records for the longest-running sitcom, the longest-running animated series, the most guest stars in a series, the most Emmy Awards won by one person and a team, and the most searched-for series on the internet. So, it is no surprise that we see the Simpsons a lot in TV spots.

FAIR TENDER FOR ADVERTISING CONTRACTS COMES INTO FORCE IN JANUARY

12. 12. 2024 | 4 min read Advertising tenders in the Czech Republic will be governed by a memorandum supported by nearly 100 directors and productions from January.

INCREASING THE PERFORMANCE OF TV ADVERTISING WITH QR CODES

11. 12. 2024 | 13 min read QR codes were invented in the 1990s. Their original purpose was to track vehicles during production. They were better than a traditional barcode because they could store a huge amount of information in a small area and were easy to scan.

NEW CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS ARE ROLLING INTO THE CZECH MARKET LIKE A SNOWBALL

9. 12. 2024 | 13 min read As 2024 comes to a close, brands are in the final battle not only for a place in the sun but also for the contents of consumers’ wallets. Where does the Czech advertising market stand, and what weapons did advertisers use in this year’s Christmas ads, which began appearing in late October and early November?

AD ALLIANCE’S TV FREQUENCY CAPPING FOR REWE

9. 12. 2024 Challenge: Overcoming the “Wearout Effect” Advertising often loses its impact after multiple exposures, a phenomenon known as the “wearout effect,” which reduces effectiveness. To address this, Ad Alliance developed a solution to control TV campaign contact frequency per household using Smart TVs. The goal was to maintain the impact of REWE’s image ads while promoting the REWE app. The Solution: TV Frequency Capping Studies show that seeing ads multiple times helps cement a brand’s message in people’s minds after a certain number of views. However, any more than this number of views contributes to wear-out. To combat wear-out, Ad Alliance introduced the world’s first automatic TV frequency capping.

CTV ADVERTISING LAUNCHES ALSO ON THE CZECH MARKET

9. 12. 2024 | 5 min read Video advertising on large screens of smart TVs (CTV) is starting to interest domestic advertisers as well. Within two years, its possibilities could become more widespread, a meeting between Adform and Tivio suggested.

NEW STUDY OUTLINES THE FOUR DRIVERS OF CREATIVE IMPACT

8. 12. 2024 | 3 min read Human connection, dynamic visuals and the successful integration of brand and product are among the main drivers of creative impact in advertising, new research has found.

WHO SITS IN FRONT OF THE TV THE MOST (NOT ONLY) AT CHRISTMAS? BOOMLAB KNOWS THE ANSWER

5. 12. 2024 | 3 min read TV advertising costs a lot of money. Too big to shoot in the dark. Let the relevant data from BoomLab's marketing lab help you shine a light. Find out exactly who is sitting on the couch in front of the TV at Christmas and how to reach them with expensive but still mega-effective TV spots. Few of us can go without TV Half of the Czech Republic watches TV every day. Another fifth at least a few times a month. On the other hand, only 5% of us do not watch TV at all. That is, much less than those who boast about it over hot tea in a café. The best way to sell fluffy slippers, geriavit and trekking poles is through a TV campaign, because almost everyone in their fifties and sixties sits on the couch in front of the TV. List, Android and family What else does the data say about people who have a remote control growing into the palm of their hand? They're more likely to be less educated, happy to read a magazine with a crossword puzzle and some deeply human story of a superficial celebrity. They are more likely to use Seznam to search, even nowadays they text on New Year's Eve and prefer Android to iPhone. In short, they're frozen ten or twenty years behind.

FROM THE KITCHEN RIGHT ONTO THE SCREEN. WHAT IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR BRANDS WORKING WITH POPULAR CHEFS?

5. 12. 2024 | 16 min read The stars of the culinary world no longer dazzle with their creations on the plate - they also become icons who inspire advertising and shape trends. Combining their talent, charisma, and strong brands not only brings innovation in marketing but also a new perspective on how gastronomy can influence our everyday lives. How can combining culinary art with business reach customers, transform their expectations and strengthen the image of well-known brands?

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS HEADING TO CZECH TV SCREENS: PRIMA BROADCASTS AI ADS, NOVA “BETS ON PEOPLE”

5. 12. 2024 | 3 min read These humans look strange, I thought, as I was scrolling through my emails at the TV, my mind half elsewhere, and my eyes fell on the casting trailer for the new series of TV Prima's reality show Looking for Mom and Dad. Those people really looked weird, because they weren't human. In prime time of one of the biggest Czech commercial TV channels, they were really broadcasting a video generated by artificial intelligence. I was intrigued and thought: are we going to see more non-humans on our screens now? So I contacted the experts, as well as TV Prima, Nova and Czech Television. And it looks like we will.

CHRISTMAS WITH A NEW LOGO? “SNOOPIFIED” PUBLICIS GROUPE WISHES YOU ALL THE BEST

4. 12. 2024 | 1 min read In the group's traditional New Year's card, Snoop Dogg congratulates the "Publicizzles" Groupe on being the "top dog" among communications holdings.

AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGNS ARE MORE LIKELY TO USE QUANTITATIVE PRE-TESTING

3. 12. 2024 | 2 min read More than half of winners in the IPA Effectiveness Awards are now using quantitative pre-testing, a trend that has been growing steadily over the past two decades.

RAI PUBBLICITÀ, SHISEIDO, AND DOUGLAS USE TV, BRANDED STORIES, AND SKINCARE SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS

2. 12. 2024 Context This initiative aims to debunk false myths about beauty and skincare that often spread on social media and disorient consumers. The two brands offered tangible action to help consumers make an informed beauty choice. Shiseido, the Japanese giant brand renowned for its historic skincare and cosmetic know-how and innovation, has partnered with Douglas, a leading company in selective perfumery in Italy, for the Beauty Expert project.

FASHION BRAND VUCH ROLLS IT OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A TV SPOT

2. 12. 2024 | 2 min read With the message that Vuch handbags are not just an accessory, but also a way to show confidence and joy - no matter where their owner goes - the first TV campaign of the young brand from Chrudim was created in collaboration with the creative trio Jinej gang.

EUROPEAN VIDEO SUBSCRIPTIONS ENTERING ‘STABLE MARKET PHASE’

30. 11. 2024 | 2 min read The European video subscription market is heading for a period of fewer growth opportunities, according to consultancy Oliver Wyman.

SEASONAL ADVERTISING VS EVERYDAY ADVERTISING

29. 11. 2024 | 12 min read Christmas isn’t just about decking the halls—it’s a global game-changer for sales and advertising. In the UK, festive ads alone drove an impressive £85 billion in seasonal sales last year, with a quarter of total ad spend dedicated to spreading holiday cheer. But with the rise of creative competition, are brands putting too much stock in Santa’s sleigh?