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

WOOD AND HEGARTY: ADVERTISING NEEDS A NEW CREATIVE REVOLUTION

25. 9. 2025 Creativity is essential for business growth, and its importance is increasing in the age of AI. Agencies and CMOs have the opportunity to become drivers of creativity and strategic partners to company leadership, as emphasised in a webinar featuring John Hegarty and Orlando Wood. During Wednesday’s Global TV Group webinar hosted in the Czech Republic… Continue reading WOOD AND HEGARTY: ADVERTISING NEEDS A NEW CREATIVE REVOLUTION

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

FROM BRANDING TO ACTION: BEST PRACTICES FOR USING QR CODES IN PERFORMANCE CTV

12. 9. 2025 At the most recent NewFronts, TV manufacturers Samsung and LG and Fox-owned streaming service Tubi all talked about integrating QR codes into their ad offerings. The technology, which grew in prominence to provide menus and other information during COVID-19, is making a marketing comeback. Will QR codes really be the tech that finally makes TV… Continue reading FROM BRANDING TO ACTION: BEST PRACTICES FOR USING QR CODES IN PERFORMANCE CTV

REACH, BRANDING AND TRUST: THE REASON WHY MORE AND MORE BRANDS THAT ORIGINALLY PREFERRED SOCIAL NETWORKS ARE ADVERTISING ON TV

3. 8. 2025 More and more brands that have been primarily in the digital world are now advertising on TV. In doing so, they are not only reaching new target groups, but also investing in brand building, which is a real driver of growth. These include Kapten & Son, Duolingo and Snocks. You can’t do it without TV… Continue reading REACH, BRANDING AND TRUST: THE REASON WHY MORE AND MORE BRANDS THAT ORIGINALLY PREFERRED SOCIAL NETWORKS ARE ADVERTISING ON TV

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?

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

4CAMPING ENTERS A NEW TV CAMPAIGN OUTSIDE ITS MAIN SEGMENT – TOURISM

23. 6. 2025 A new TV commercial for the 4camping e-shop has been broadcast on TV Nova since 16 June. It takes the brand out of the campsite with an emotional campaign closer to tourism, without trying to show extreme conditions. “When you say “outdoor”, you imagine an eight-thousander, bad weather or sport. But the vast majority of… Continue reading 4CAMPING ENTERS A NEW TV CAMPAIGN OUTSIDE ITS MAIN SEGMENT – TOURISM

THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS

28. 5. 2025 Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, introduced himself to the Prague audience. In his book, he argues that real cultural engagement is the most powerful tool for influencing human behaviour. Culture is the strongest external force influencing human behaviour. Brands need to understand this and work with it in their communication and campaigns. “Things… Continue reading THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS

COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT ATTRACTS VISITORS TO THE “BIGGEST SPRING CONFERENCE” IN PRAGUE

19. 5. 2025 The theme of this year’s Communication Summit conference is: Why should they believe you?! The keynote speaker at this year’s Communication Summit is Marcus Collins, a communications and marketing strategist from the US. He has worked for Apple, Nike, and Beyoncé. He is the author of the bestseller For the Culture, which explores how culture… Continue reading COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT ATTRACTS VISITORS TO THE “BIGGEST SPRING CONFERENCE” IN PRAGUE

CONTENT FIRST: GOOD CONTENT LIES IN DATA, AUTHENTICITY AND PERSONALISATION

12. 5. 2025 How can you remain relevant in a digital world where a high-quality product is no longer enough? The key lies in data, authenticity, consistent work with the community and the courage to adapt to new technologies, according to the Content First conference. Content is everywhere around us today, but very little of it really grabs… Continue reading CONTENT FIRST: GOOD CONTENT LIES IN DATA, AUTHENTICITY AND PERSONALISATION

BIG MISTAKES OF SMALL BRANDS: THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES IN PRACTICE

18. 4. 2025 What are the most common mistakes small brands make when they want to break through? Vojtěch Prokeš from Behavia talked about them at the Coffee and Marketing meeting. We are often approached by smaller brands when they are about to launch their first TV campaign, and they don’t want to mess it up. That’s how… Continue reading BIG MISTAKES OF SMALL BRANDS: THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES IN PRACTICE

BRANDSTORMING: KOŠÍK, OREA OR PARTNERS BANKA SHARED CAMPAIGN RESULTS

9. 4. 2025 How successful was the rebranding of Košík and what is next for Partners Banka and Pokáč. This was also heard at this year’s Brandstorming conference. New case studies, the influence of AI on advertising creation and the golden rules of brand building were presented in the programme of this year’s 11th edition of the Brandstorming… Continue reading BRANDSTORMING: KOŠÍK, OREA OR PARTNERS BANKA SHARED CAMPAIGN RESULTS

SHARE AND COCA-COLA IS BACK. MARKETING CHIEF JAKUB LOOS WILL TALK ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF MAM

4. 4. 2025 The Coca-Cola Company is coming again with its legendary “Share a Coca-Cola” campaign. This time, it’s calling on members of the younger generations in particular to meet in the real world. Read about the new campaign in the next issue of MAM, where the company’s marketing director Jakub Loos talks about it. Coca-Cola already celebrated… Continue reading SHARE AND COCA-COLA IS BACK. MARKETING CHIEF JAKUB LOOS WILL TALK ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF MAM

DESPITE A LARGER LOGO, PEOPLE DON’T ASSOCIATE AN AD WITH A BRAND

19. 3. 2025 For many brands, branding is all about a bigger logo and name, but that’s not enough, says Arnad Debia, Global Creative Development Director at Ipsos. Brands nowadays very often stick to a guaranteed formula in their creative. Car manufacturers have their type of advertising, beer companies have theirs, and the downside is that within the… Continue reading DESPITE A LARGER LOGO, PEOPLE DON’T ASSOCIATE AN AD WITH A BRAND

ONEPLAY FEATURES HES, ČECH AND OTHERS FROM VOYO AND O2 IN THE CAMPAIGN

7. 3. 2025 The campaign features an elevator that takes viewers through the different floors of Oneplay’s entertainment and sports worlds. The marketing campaign for the launch of the Oneplay service kicked off on 25 February with a press conference and the unveiling of the first brand spot. It will continue in the next few phases. In total,… Continue reading ONEPLAY FEATURES HES, ČECH AND OTHERS FROM VOYO AND O2 IN THE CAMPAIGN

THREE TIPS ON HOW TO ENGAGE CUSTOMERS WITH ADVERTISING AND NOT BURN THE BUDGET

3. 3. 2025 There are several ways to get viewers’ attention with your creative without having to invest millions, writes Votějch Prokeš of Behavio. Seven to eight million dollars. That’s roughly how much a 30-second ad slot at halftime of the US Super Bowl cost in 2025. And that’s not counting the cost of producing the spot itself.… Continue reading THREE TIPS ON HOW TO ENGAGE CUSTOMERS WITH ADVERTISING AND NOT BURN THE BUDGET

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? HOW TO ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE WHEN THEY’RE PROBABLY NOT PAYING ATTENTION

7. 2. 2025 People’s attention spans have shrunk and marketers are literally fighting for seconds. What should creatives reach for and what should they try to engage with to make an ad have any impact at all? In 2015, the news swept the internet that our ability to concentrate was about equal to that of maximum goldfish. While… Continue reading WHERE ARE YOU GOING? HOW TO ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE WHEN THEY’RE PROBABLY NOT PAYING ATTENTION