DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.

9. 7. 2023 | 6 min read Every brand has a story to tell — a narrative that breathes life into its purpose, values, and aspirations. In the realm of brand positioning, this narrative becomes the driving force behind success. It holds the key to connecting with consumers, establishing a unique position in the market, and leaving an indelible mark in the hearts of its audience.

TV ADVERTISING IN THE USA: HUMOUR, CELEBRITIES AND THE SUPER BOWL

4. 7. 2023 | 9 min read Nearly 124 million TV households, more than 14,000 advertising agencies, tens of billions of dollars invested in broadcast advertising, and the Super Bowl as a gold mine for TV spots. The USA just thinks big. Let us take a look at TV advertising in the United States in the past and today. Do you know what works for american viewers?

COMING UP WITH A TV AD BASED ON A JOKE IS NOT EASY. THE MARKETING BATTLE IS FOUGHT OVER THE BEST POSSIBLE PUNCHLINE

3. 7. 2023 | 12 min read The first of July is a symbolic date for several reasons. It is, of course, the first day of the summer holidays, an event that is awaited with great anticipation by schoolchildren and with less enthusiasm by their parents. But the first of July is also the international joke day, so we hope you remembered to have a good laugh this past weekend. If you did not, maybe you will with one of the ads that are universally appreciated for their ingenious, witty and well-constructed punchlines. Whether you are fans of sarcastic humour, cruel jokes, absurdity taken to extremes, or hilarious paradoxes and contradictions, the world of TV advertising has something in store for everyone! Diet Pepsi – Could I Borrow a Diet Pepsi? (1986) What would not a man do to please an attractive neighbour who comes to his apartment for a Diet Pepsi? The legendary escapade of Michael J. Fox, who was at the height of his fame in the 1980s not only thanks to his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, may be familiar to Czech viewers who have come to love the satirical TV show Česká soda. The punchline of the joke is the same in both cases. Fox, of course, has drunk all the Diet Pepsi, which he is certainly not about to admit. He is thus able to do practically anything to get the lady her coveted soft drink. Not a window ledge, rescue ladders, or the street during rush hour can stop him. When he triumphantly returns with a bottle of Diet Pepsi, he thinks he has scored. But it would not be a proper joke without a final twist. Presently, an equally attractive roommate of the first visitor who shares her fondness for Diet Pepsi comes to the apartment. For Michael J. Fox, this undoubtedly means another dangerous quest for the holy grail of soft drinks.

LONG TAGLINES USING ‘RARE’ WORDS ARE MOST MEMORABLE BUT LEAST LIKED, STUDY REVEALS

2. 7. 2023 | 3 min read Brands need to determine whether they want their slogan to be remembered or liked, as new research shows the most memorable brand slogans are often the least liked.

FROM NEW YORK TO MANILA: TV ADVERTISING AROUND THE WORLD

1. 7. 2023 | 6 min read The summer season is here together with the time to fulfil the desire to explore mysterious distant places, new cultures and customs. For most people, summer is a time when the gateway to a world of experiences far beyond our everyday lives opens. We do not stay at home either. In our summer series of articles, we will travel around the world to explore TV advertising and its specifics in different countries to get inspired by original approaches to creating TV ads that can bring new, uncommon creative elements to our own campaigns.

EMOTION IN ADVERTISING AND THE ROLE OF MUSIC

30. 6. 2023 | 7 min read Emotion is at the heart of effective advertising and music is critical to emotional delivery. So, how can you ensure music conveys the right emotions in your advertising?

ADVERTISING TRENDS: HOW TO WIN IN A DIGITAL WORLD

29. 6. 2023 | 5 min read Kantar’s Creative Effectiveness Awards celebrate the world’s most creative and effective ads, and we reveal what makes them so great.

LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN ADS IS SEVERELY LACKING, GLAAD AND KANTAR REPORT FINDS

26. 6. 2023 | 3 min read Just 3% of more than 400 ads from 2022 had LGBTQ+ representation.

WHIZ! BANG! BOOM! ENERGETIC ADS HOLD VIEWERS’ ATTENTION

23. 6. 2023 | 7 min read Louder, busier commercials are the new norm. And they seem to be working.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE NO BUDGET

22. 6. 2023 | 6 min read Achieving big things on a small budget is possible. Here are four things to consider.

TAKE ME BACK: THE POWER OF NOSTALGIA IN ADVERTISING

22. 6. 2023 | 9 min read Ads that use nostalgia are powerful and more likely to go viral, so why is it rarely used? Find out how nostalgia in advertising can help connect with people on a deeper, more emotional level.

CREATIVE IS BIGGEST PROFITABILITY LEVER, BRAND SIZE TOP FACTOR

21. 6. 2023 | 3 min read Updated research into the factors affecting advertising profitability finds that brand size and creative quality have grown in importance as online life has matured. Why it matters Paul Dyson, founder of Accelero consulting, emphasised that creativity is still "by some way" the main lever at a marketers' disposal, during a recent talk at Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial TV in the UK.

STUDY USA: REPRESENTATION IS A DECIDING FACTOR IN CHOOSING WHAT TO WATCH

21. 6. 2023 | 4 min read But some groups like Hispanics remain dramatically underrepresented in the top 50 TV shows, according to Samba TV.

BRANDING, MUSIC AND AVOIDING THE PERILS OF PURPOSE – CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS UNPACKED

20. 6. 2023 | 4 min read The craft and conditions to drive greater creative effectiveness were explored by experts at an event hosted by TV marketing body Thinkbox.

GREASE CELEBRATES FORTY-FIVE YEARS. HOW HAS THE ICONIC MUSICAL MADE ITS MARK IN THE HISTORY OF TV ADVERTISING AND WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

16. 6. 2023 | 14 min read On 16 June, the american musical Grease will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Although it is a film that is the epitome of american pop culture of that time, after its release in cinemas, it won fans all over the world, including the Czech republic. And what is even more extraordinary - the strength of the fan base continues to grow today. So it is no wonder that when T-mobile decided to reminisce about this popular musical at this year’s Super Bowl, it received enthusiastic reactions and discussions about what is next for Grease. Can appropriately targeted marketing herald the revival of an unforgettable phenomenon in this situation? And what about the legacy of Grease in the marketing world - are companies trying to make the most of it?

BRANDZ: APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND AHEAD OF GOOGLE

14. 6. 2023 | 1 min read Apple is the world's most valuable brand, according to the BrandZ 100 Most Valuable Brands in the World ranking compiled by research company Kantar.

NETFLIX’S ‘WEDNESDAY,’ HBO’S ‘THE LAST OF US’ ON YOUTUBE’S LIST OF TOP 10 ADS FOR 2023

9. 6. 2023 | 2 min read A Peacock ad starring Kevin Hart also made the cut, as did a star-studded spot for Bulgari featuring Zendaya and Anne Hathaway. What makes for a successful commercial on YouTube? It helps to be a streaming service.

MILAN ŠTEINDLER, THE ICON OF CZECH PROVOCATIVE ADVERTISING

6. 6. 2023 | 5 min read The Czech humorist was born in Prague in 1957. He is a well-known comedian who firstly became famous mainly for his acting roles. You may know him for example from the films Kopytem sem, kopytem tam, Vrát se do hrobu, Díky za každé nové ráno or from the series Česká soda. He is also a co-founder of the Sklep Theatre. However, he is also no stranger to the world of advertising - he works as a screenwriter and director. He studied directing at FAMU in Prague. However, during his studies he already worked at the Barrandov Film Studios as an assistant director. He has many successful TV commercials to his credit. For example, he is behind the spots for Fidorka or the campaigns for the CLEVER brand, where he presents effective scientific experiments. He is also the author of the children series Z deníku žáka 3.B aneb Edudant a Francimor. His work is characterized by a humorous touch and tends towards recession and light provocation. FIDORKA AND MISCHIEF Milan Šteindler has directed several spots for the Fidorka brand. Despite the fact that, as usual, they were mainly based on exaggeration and humour, these were not among the most provocative and were accepted by the Czech audience - both laymen and professional - without protest, unlike other films from Šteindler's workshop. This series of spots was created in cooperation with the Havas Prague agency and appeared on television in 2008.