KUBA S NOVOU PODCAST: NOVA IS PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE. WE ARE NOW BRINGING IT BACK MORE TO THE PEOPLE

1. 11. 2025 The Cuba with Nova podcast continues! This time you will learn more about the so-called brand managers – who are they, what is their job and how is it related to the Nova brand? Kateřina Karlinová also reveals interesting facts from the Den s Nova roadshow and which series Nova viewers like the most. The… Continue reading KUBA S NOVOU PODCAST: NOVA IS PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE. WE ARE NOW BRINGING IT BACK MORE TO THE PEOPLE

FOR BRANDS, BOLD COLOURS AND LOGOS ALONE ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR MENTAL AVAILABILITY

24. 10. 2025 “The success of the brand lies in the combination of ‘me codes’ and ‘need codes’,” says Jiří Boudal, CEO of Behavia. The brands that win are the ones that immediately spring to mind at the right moment for customers. As marketing theory by Byron Sharp, Jenni Romaniuk or Behavio‘s research shows, it’s not enough to… Continue reading FOR BRANDS, BOLD COLOURS AND LOGOS ALONE ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR MENTAL AVAILABILITY

THE CZECHS SAY THE CLOSEST BRAND IS LIDL. THEN YOUTUBE AND DR. MAX

15. 10. 2025 The brands that Czechs consider close to them have hardly changed compared to last year. Lidl remains the top brand, according to the updated survey by Ipsos. Czech consumers identify Lidl as their closest brand, followed by YouTube and the Dr. Max pharmacy chain, which is also the highest ranked purely Czech brand. This is… Continue reading THE CZECHS SAY THE CLOSEST BRAND IS LIDL. THEN YOUTUBE AND DR. MAX

GAMING HAS ENTERED THE LIVES OF CZECHS, BRANDS SHOULD NOT IGNORE IT

17. 9. 2025 According to research by MNForce, gaming is no longer the preserve of teenagers, but has become a normal part of life across generations. It opens up new communication opportunities for brands. Digital games are already played by 62.9 percent of people in the Czech Republic. This is according to MNForce research, which shows that gaming… Continue reading GAMING HAS ENTERED THE LIVES OF CZECHS, BRANDS SHOULD NOT IGNORE IT

ADVERTISING IN PREMIUM MEDIA STRENGTHENS TRUST IN BRANDS

16. 9. 2025 Consumers trust brands more when their advertising appears in premium media, according to international research. The quality of the media environment plays a major role in how consumers perceive brands and their advertising, according to a new study by The Trade Desk and PA Consulting. Up to 85 per cent of respondents said they trust… Continue reading ADVERTISING IN PREMIUM MEDIA STRENGTHENS TRUST IN BRANDS

WHAT MARKETERS CAN LEARN FROM BRANDS CONNECTING WITH GEN Z

12. 9. 2025 Following the publication of Collage Group’s “2025 State of Brand Cultural Fluency” report, the cultural intelligence data company also looked at which brands are most resonant with Gen Z, and which brands are more differentiated in appealing to the generation (compared to consumers overall). Oreo was the top-performing brand overall with Gen Z, followed by… Continue reading WHAT MARKETERS CAN LEARN FROM BRANDS CONNECTING WITH GEN Z

PERSONAL FINANCE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING. TV ADS REPEATEDLY DEBUNK THIS MYTH

8. 9. 2025 Who says financial literacy is boring? It may seem like an unexciting topic – numbers, savings, budgets – but despite that, it has become one of the liveliest genres in television advertising. Sometimes it takes a serious tone, other times it relies on humour or emotion, but it always aims at one thing: to show… Continue reading PERSONAL FINANCE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING. TV ADS REPEATEDLY DEBUNK THIS MYTH

DIMINISHED “AURA” WORRIES AMERICAN BRANDS TRADING AROUND THE WORLD

5. 9. 2025 American brands are accustomed to the glow of their native country around the world, but in a newly contentious international situation, brands are having to adapt to a more problematic political and cultural context. Why Brand USA matters US soft power remains, as it continues to top Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index, but there… Continue reading DIMINISHED “AURA” WORRIES AMERICAN BRANDS TRADING AROUND THE WORLD

L’ORÉAL UNCOVERS NEW INSIGHTS FOR EFFECTIVE BEAUTY ADS

3. 9. 2025 L’Oréal worked with Google and research partner Sundogs to analyse 5,000 YouTube ads and found that moving beyond category conventions can drive measurable gains: replacing product-led formats, for example, with richer, character-driven storytelling boosted engagement by 55%. The AI-driven analysis across seven markets highlighted the value of character-driven storytelling, contextually relevant casting, and emotional diversity.… Continue reading L’ORÉAL UNCOVERS NEW INSIGHTS FOR EFFECTIVE BEAUTY ADS

THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

30. 8. 2025 Television campaigns focused on education no longer promote only crayons, backpacks and university brochures. Instead, they have become a tool for presenting universal social values, parental ambitions and cultural identity. From Target’s musical spectacle in the US to the digital revolution of India’s Byju’s to the film-style public campaign of the French Ministry of Education,… Continue reading THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

ADS ARE LOUD, FLASHY, AND IN-YOUR-FACE. EXCEPT THESE ONES

25. 8. 2025 Brands like Whisker, Calm, and Angel Soft are using ad breaks to offer moments of relief from overstimulation. The idea for the latest 30-second ad from pet product maker Whisker was simple: Do nothing. Well, almost nothing. “When you look through your feeds or you’re watching something, ads are in overdrive: poppy music, fast cuts,… Continue reading ADS ARE LOUD, FLASHY, AND IN-YOUR-FACE. EXCEPT THESE ONES

NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

25. 8. 2025 Memories of the good old days are both enjoyable and highly impactful – something brands eagerly leverage in their marketing. Nostalgia is one of the major marketing trends of 2025 and can connect consumers with the past, evoke positive emotions and create a deeper relationship with the brand. Advertisements referring to the popular culture of… Continue reading NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

THE MOST VALUABLE FOOD BRAND IS NESTLÉ, NON-ALCOHOLIC COCA-COLA

20. 8. 2025 Brand Finance has compiled the latest brand value rankings for the food, soft drinks and dairy segments. The global value of the top 100 most valuable food brands in 2025 has reached USD 250.8 billion, according to Brand Finance’ s ranking. Nestlé remains the leader in food, Coca-Cola dominates beverages and China’s Yili retains the… Continue reading THE MOST VALUABLE FOOD BRAND IS NESTLÉ, NON-ALCOHOLIC COCA-COLA

SUPERMAN CAN BOOST A BRAND’S SUPERPOWERS. ALL IT TAKES IS TV ADVERTISING

31. 7. 2025 A new adaptation of Superman has hit theatres. Naturally, its premiere is accompanied by a wave of advertising campaigns. The iconic comic book hero offers a strong emotional impact and a universally understood symbol of good, which allows advertisers to increase brand visibility and associate their products with positive values. The history of Superman began… Continue reading SUPERMAN CAN BOOST A BRAND’S SUPERPOWERS. ALL IT TAKES IS TV ADVERTISING

WHEN FASHION SLOWS DOWN: HOW CAN BRANDS COMMUNICATE SUSTAINABILITY WITHOUT OVERUSING WORDS LIKE ‘ECO’ AND ‘GREEN’

25. 7. 2025 Slow fashion is no longer just a manufacturing philosophy – it is becoming a new language of fashion communication. Whereas seasonal trends once dominated advertising, today more and more brands are leaning towards a calmer, more thoughtful narrative. Instead of products, they present stories; instead of sales, they show manufacturing processes. Campaigns feature documentary aesthetics,… Continue reading WHEN FASHION SLOWS DOWN: HOW CAN BRANDS COMMUNICATE SUSTAINABILITY WITHOUT OVERUSING WORDS LIKE ‘ECO’ AND ‘GREEN’

WHAT DOES MARKETING SCIENCE ADVISE SMALL BRANDS TO DO, AND WHY SHOULD THEY STICK TO IT?

23. 7. 2025 You have a great product, there’s no doubt about that. People who try it come back to you. You have good reviews. But still, no one really knows you. How is that possible, and what can you do about it? This dilemma is faced by many smaller and emerging brands, writes Vojtěch Prokeš. They know… Continue reading WHAT DOES MARKETING SCIENCE ADVISE SMALL BRANDS TO DO, AND WHY SHOULD THEY STICK TO IT?

STUDY USA: MARKETERS ARE TERRIBLE AT JUDGING THE FAME AND UNIQUENESS OF THEIR BRAND ASSETS SAYS EBI RESEARCH

22. 7. 2025 Marketers risk significant blind spots if they use their intuition to judge their branding, but working as a group and deploying consumer research offers a way forward, according to new research from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute. Why the research matters Brands are tools that become assets: they distinguish you from the competitors and communicate to new… Continue reading STUDY USA: MARKETERS ARE TERRIBLE AT JUDGING THE FAME AND UNIQUENESS OF THEIR BRAND ASSETS SAYS EBI RESEARCH

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

11. 7. 2025 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. Brand mascots tend to have a positive effect on Czechs in advertising, but only a minority are willing to change their purchasing decisions because of them. According to… Continue reading CZECHS LIKE BRAND MASCOTS, BUT THEY DON’T CONVINCE THEM TO BUY