CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?

14. 4. 2026 Whilst artificial intelligence can outperform humans in operational tasks, it still has its limitations when it comes to strategic brand management. Its solutions lead to the mediocrity and indistinguishability that characterise contemporary advertising, according to speakers at the Brandstorming conference. Artificial intelligence can now outperform humans in execution and operational tasks, but its capacity for… Continue reading CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?

WHEN ALL THE BRANDS PLAY IT SAFE, YOU CAN’T SEE ANYTHING

8. 4. 2026 One of the main themes of this year’s SXSW conference was the impact of artificial intelligence on people. But what does this mean specifically for brands? How should communication evolve at a time when the audience, the cultural context and the way people discover products are all changing simultaneously? This question permeated this year’s SXSW… Continue reading WHEN ALL THE BRANDS PLAY IT SAFE, YOU CAN’T SEE ANYTHING

SPRING HOLIDAYS IN CZECH ADVERTISEMENTS: TRADITIONS, BUNNIES AND CELEBRITIES

3. 4. 2026 Easter advertising in the Czech Republic relies primarily on humour, traditional symbols (bunnies, eggs) and specific promotional offers from retail chains. A recurring theme in Easter marketing in the Czech Republic is also “enjoying the holidays without stress”, with a nod to tradition. This is clearly evident, for example, in this year’s Košík campaign, which… Continue reading SPRING HOLIDAYS IN CZECH ADVERTISEMENTS: TRADITIONS, BUNNIES AND CELEBRITIES

OMNICONNECT: WITHOUT THE RIGHT METRICS, YOU CAN’T MANAGE MARKETING TODAY

30. 3. 2026 This year’s OmniConnect conference demonstrated that well-defined metrics are key to marketing management, brand growth and return on investment. Alongside global insights, local case studies were also presented, confirming the growing role of data, AI and attention management in modern communication. This year’s OmniConnect conference, the fourth in the series, was themed‘Measure to manage’and focused… Continue reading OMNICONNECT: WITHOUT THE RIGHT METRICS, YOU CAN’T MANAGE MARKETING TODAY

GENERATION ALPHA: CZECH CHILDREN ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON PURCHASES AND BRAND CHOICES

16. 3. 2026 Generation Alpha is growing up in both the digital and physical worlds. For them, a smartphone is not just a technological tool, but a means of connecting these two worlds, according to new research on Generation Alpha by Ipsos. The youngest generation, known as Generation Alpha – comprising children born between 2015 and 2024 –… Continue reading GENERATION ALPHA: CZECH CHILDREN ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON PURCHASES AND BRAND CHOICES

MARKETING MUST ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS. NOT JUST CONVERT THOSE WHO ARE READY

3. 3. 2026 Marketing is not just about optimising performance, but about systematically working on long-term brand growth by acquiring new customers and building mental and physical accessibility. Steffen Saemann and Štefan Sarvaš agreed on this at the Czech Online Expo conference. What does effective marketing look like today, and what is the real measure of its success?… Continue reading MARKETING MUST ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS. NOT JUST CONVERT THOSE WHO ARE READY

NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

2. 3. 2026 Three years have passed since the release of Scream 6, and the seventh instalment is now racing into theatres. The trailer for the new film premiered during this year’s Super Bowl, leaving fans of the franchise eager for more. The sixth film was a major commercial success, grossing over $168 million worldwide and becoming the… Continue reading NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

ALZA INVESTS THE MOST IN ADVERTISING AMONG CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RETAILERS

27. 2. 2026 Alza.cz leads the ranking of advertising investments among consumer electronics retailers. As in 2023, Alza.cz dominated the consumer electronics retail segment from January to December last year. Datart remains in second place, followed by Planeo in third. The top five also includes the brands Smarty and Mironet. The total volume of the category increased by… Continue reading ALZA INVESTS THE MOST IN ADVERTISING AMONG CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RETAILERS

HOW BMW USED A COUNTDOWN TO HOLD ATTENTION FOR TWO MINUTES

24. 2. 2026 The iX3 launch in Belgium used prime time to make a first impression quickly. The plan did not rely on many repeated 30-second ads. Instead, it opened with a two-minute film that ran without interruption. In this campaign, this timeframe was used as a clear countdown linked to the car’s driving range. The number on… Continue reading HOW BMW USED A COUNTDOWN TO HOLD ATTENTION FOR TWO MINUTES

WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?

22. 2. 2026 Winter sports events are more than just ad space for brands – they are fully formed worlds with a distinct atmosphere, visual identity, and an audience that knows exactly why it is watching. That’s why campaigns work best when they don’t try to overpower the action but instead build on it. From the nighttime energy… Continue reading WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?

HOW LUNAR NEW YEAR BECAME A MARKETING MOMENT

17. 2. 2026 The holiday can be a playground for cultural appreciation, but marketers should take care when showing up around significant moments, one exec told us. Calling all who celebrate Lunar New Year! Gather your family, friends, red envelopes, and…brands? The Year of the Fire Horse is officially upon us, and in honor of the holiday celebrated… Continue reading HOW LUNAR NEW YEAR BECAME A MARKETING MOMENT

TV ADVERTISING WITH A TASTE OF ITALY: BRANDS LIKE FERRERO, APEROL, FIAT AND GUCCI CONQUERED THE WORLD

16. 2. 2026 What is the history of Italian advertising, what makes it distinctive, and which Italian brands have conquered the world through TV ads?

FROM DOORDASH TO CLASH OF CLANS, THESE ARE THE VALENTINE’S DAY CAMPAIGNS WE’RE LOVING

12. 2. 2026 From playful product truths to bromance-fueled gaming and culture-led stunts, this year’s Valentine’s Day campaigns show brands moving beyond traditional romance to celebrate connection in all its forms. Valentine’s Day marketing continues to evolve, with brands leaning into humor, cultural relevance and unexpected emotional insights to cut through the seasonal noise. This year’s standout campaigns… Continue reading FROM DOORDASH TO CLASH OF CLANS, THESE ARE THE VALENTINE’S DAY CAMPAIGNS WE’RE LOVING

WHAT STOPPED WORKING IN MARKETING—AND WHAT LEADERS ARE DOING INSTEAD

11. 2. 2026 Across marketing, a quiet reckoning is underway. Practices that once felt settled are no longer delivering the same returns. As platforms evolve, audiences fragment and cultural cycles compress, many of the industry’s most familiar playbooks are starting to show cracks. With those questions already on marketers’ minds, Ad Age asked executives who are taking the… Continue reading WHAT STOPPED WORKING IN MARKETING—AND WHAT LEADERS ARE DOING INSTEAD

WHAT GIVES A SUPER BOWL AD SHELF LIFE IN 2026

10. 2. 2026 For decades, the price tag to advertise during the Super Bowl has been justified by access to a centralized audience. As attention disperses across platforms and star power extends to creators, marketers are rethinking how Super Bowl investments translate into consumer recall. To reach as wide an audience as possible, brands are now designing Super… Continue reading WHAT GIVES A SUPER BOWL AD SHELF LIFE IN 2026

IT WAS MEANT TO BE A SHOWCASE OF TECHNOLOGY, BUT NOSTALGIA STOLE THE SHOW: WHAT DOES SUPER BOWL LX REVEAL ABOUT THE STATE OF MARKETING?

8. 2. 2026 Super Bowl LX is behind us. The evening at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara was once again more than just a sporting event—it turned into a media platform watched by over 124.9 million viewers in the U.S., peaking at 137.8 million during the second quarter, making it the second most-watched broadcast in American television history.… Continue reading IT WAS MEANT TO BE A SHOWCASE OF TECHNOLOGY, BUT NOSTALGIA STOLE THE SHOW: WHAT DOES SUPER BOWL LX REVEAL ABOUT THE STATE OF MARKETING?

THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

2. 2. 2026 Do brands still matter? How should media mixes be planned in an environment of limited budgets? How long does advertising work, and why is trust becoming one of the most valuable currencies in communication? These are the questions addressed by the British marketing organisation Thinkbox in its Nickable Studies 2025 report. The new study summarises… Continue reading THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

SUPER BOWL 2026: BUDWEISER, KINDER BUENO, AND OTHER BRANDS ONCE AGAIN BANK ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE AD SPOTS

30. 1. 2026 Here it comes! The ads for this year’s Super Bowl are already making waves and sparking conversations. For fans in the U.S.—and beyond—the Super Bowl is far more than just the football championship game. It’s an event that, for one evening each year, brings together sports, entertainment, advertising, and pop culture. Even people who don’t… Continue reading SUPER BOWL 2026: BUDWEISER, KINDER BUENO, AND OTHER BRANDS ONCE AGAIN BANK ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE AD SPOTS