ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT

21. 4. 2026 Connected TV (CTV) usage continues to diversify across households in Germany and Austria, strengthening its value for advertisers through more targeted and attentive audiences, according to the Advanced TV Study 2026 by Azerion Austria and Goldvertise Media. Based on a survey of 2,500 respondents aged 16-69 conducted in January 2026, the study shows that CTV is now… Continue reading ADVANCED TV STUDY 2026: CONNECTED TV BECOMES PRIMARY VIEWING ENVIRONMENT

5G BROADCAST MOBILE TELEVISION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC? BY 2028, IT COULD COVER REGIONAL AND DISTRICT CITIES

11. 3. 2026 In about two years, roughly half to three-quarters of the Czech population could have access to 5G Broadcast mobile television, which will directly compete with online television streaming via the internet, but unlike the latter, it will be free for viewers. České Radiokomunikace (CRA) expects that everything will be technically ready for regular broadcasting to… Continue reading 5G BROADCAST MOBILE TELEVISION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC? BY 2028, IT COULD COVER REGIONAL AND DISTRICT CITIES

WHEN DISNEY CAME TO DANCING: A LIVE SHOW BECOMES A FAIRYTALE

24. 2. 2026 Inspired by Disneyland Paris’s Disney Music Festival, where performances by Disney-movie characters fill the park with dance and live music, DPG Media’s creative team proactively conceived an unprecedented brand integration: a dedicated Disney-themed episode of Dancing With The Stars. The concept was not driven by a client brief. Knowing the client’s wishes and dreams, and… Continue reading WHEN DISNEY CAME TO DANCING: A LIVE SHOW BECOMES A FAIRYTALE

DRESSING THE SCREEN: HOW ADIDAS BECAME GOLF’S NEW LOOK

20. 2. 2026 Golf is a globally popular sport, but it has historically struggled to attract younger audiences. The sport’s traditional image does not always reflect the diversity and style of today’s players, which can limit its appeal to new generations. Adidas, one of the world’s leading sportswear brands, saw an opportunity to help modernise how golf is… Continue reading DRESSING THE SCREEN: HOW ADIDAS BECAME GOLF’S NEW LOOK

WHEN BRANDS BECOME CHARACTERS: TRANSFORMING PRODUCT PLACEMENT INTO ENTERTAINMENT

30. 1. 2026 ProSieben and Joyn broke new creative ground with The Masked Singer Germany, transforming traditional product placement into something unprecedented. Seven.One Media worked with Playmobil to create a partnership where the brand did not just sponsor the program or place products within it – instead, the brand became a competing character. The Playmobil Pirate mask sang,… Continue reading WHEN BRANDS BECOME CHARACTERS: TRANSFORMING PRODUCT PLACEMENT INTO ENTERTAINMENT

WHEN ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES EDIBLE

30. 1. 2026 General information Country: France Company: CANAL+ BRAND SOLUTIONS Client: McDonald’s Sector:  FMCG (Food & Beverage) Media: Linear TV, digital video, social media, in-app activation, in-store Time period: 4 months (September – December 2024) Background Hot Ones is a popular interview show concept in which well-known personalities answer in-depth questions while tasting progressively spicier hot sauces, creating a mix of entertainment, authenticity, and… Continue reading WHEN ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES EDIBLE

RMB BLUE, A TRANSITION BRAND AND COMMERCIAL SYSTEM FOR VALUES-BASED ADVERTISING

10. 12. 2025 RMB has created Blue as a single transition brand that signals a purpose-driven marketing strategy to both citizens and advertisers. From a B2C angle, it is presented to the viewers through a recognisable on-air identity and the www.bluepub.be website, and from a B2B perspective, to the ad market as a label attached to campaigns that… Continue reading RMB BLUE, A TRANSITION BRAND AND COMMERCIAL SYSTEM FOR VALUES-BASED ADVERTISING

TV NOVA IN SUMMER: FARMA, MALÝ PITAVAL, HOSPODA ČI SPECIALISTÉ

12. 6. 2025 TV Nova is launching proven series, films and a new reality show, Farma Česko, this summer. Summer broadcast schedule TV Nova for July 2025 is primarily betting on a combination of proven crime series reruns and the premiere of the reality show Farma Česko. This is evident from the television’s programme plans for the first… Continue reading TV NOVA IN SUMMER: FARMA, MALÝ PITAVAL, HOSPODA ČI SPECIALISTÉ

NOVA AND PRIMA DON’T WANT TO WRITE OFF THEIR SERIES BECAUSE OF HOCKEY

6. 5. 2025 Commercial television stations Nova and Prima are adjusting their programming on the days when the Czech hockey players are scheduled to play their evening matches at this year’s World Cup. Czech Television will begin broadcasting matches from this year’s hockey World Cup, which is being held in Sweden and Denmark, on Friday May 9. It… Continue reading NOVA AND PRIMA DON’T WANT TO WRITE OFF THEIR SERIES BECAUSE OF HOCKEY

TN LIVE EXPANDS BROADCASTING, ADDS NEW PROGRAMS AND MORNING STUDIO

28. 4. 2025 The TN Live web news service is expanding its broadcasting with new programs and increasing the number of broadcasting hours. However, it is not creating a news channel. Starting Monday, April 28, TN Live added Rychlé noviny (Quick News) to its broadcast schedule. These are five-minute news summaries that supplement the main programs (Polední TN,… Continue reading TN LIVE EXPANDS BROADCASTING, ADDS NEW PROGRAMS AND MORNING STUDIO

TV PRIMA WILL BROADCAST FAIRY TALES, ROMANTIC AND ACTION FILMS AND COMEDIES AT EASTER

3. 4. 2025 Television Prima has announced its programme for this year’s Easter holidays. It will include family comedies, romantic films, action thrillers and interesting documentaries in its festive broadcasts. Throughout the Easter holidays, family films and popular series will be on the main Prima TV station. On Friday morning, in Asterix and Obelix ve službách jejího Veličenstva… Continue reading TV PRIMA WILL BROADCAST FAIRY TALES, ROMANTIC AND ACTION FILMS AND COMEDIES AT EASTER

STUDY USA: BEFORE 2028, 76% OF US HOMES WILL CUT THE CORD

24. 3. 2025 Analysis of 10 of the top OTT platforms showed the average price in the US going up 14% last year, while ad-based plans reduced the cost by 42%.  Battle for the American Couch Potato Report Revenue from over-the-top TV service subscriptions increased 18% in 2024, Convergence Research found in its latest “Battle for the American… Continue reading STUDY USA: BEFORE 2028, 76% OF US HOMES WILL CUT THE CORD

THE STREAMCASTING CHALLENGE AND THE BATTLE FOR AD-TENTION

21. 3. 2025 The Italian media Sales Houses Association (FCP), in collaboration with Politecnico Milano and Nielsen, has conducted an in-depth industry study titled ‘’The Streamcasting Challenge and the Battle for Ad-Tension’’. This research explores the evolving dynamics of total audience measurement across broadcasting and streaming platforms, with a particular focus on ad-tention, the quality and quantity of attention… Continue reading THE STREAMCASTING CHALLENGE AND THE BATTLE FOR AD-TENTION

NOVA INCLUDES PREMIERES OF SPECIALISTE, MARTA OR SURVIVOR

21. 1. 2025 During February, TV Nova will air the premiere episodes of established shows in prime time. Television Nova will air premiere episodes of its established shows during February. The announced news in linear broadcasting will also include the launch of the first series of the miniseries Král Šumavy. New episodes of the eleventh series of Specialisté are… Continue reading NOVA INCLUDES PREMIERES OF SPECIALISTE, MARTA OR SURVIVOR

PRIMA WILL LAUNCH SLOVAK VERSIONS OF PRIMA COOL AND PRIMA LOVE LATER THIS YEAR

14. 3. 2024 The Prima TV group has obtained licences for the Slovak versions of the Prima Cool and Prima Love channels from the Radio and Television Broadcasting Council (RRTV). It has confirmed that it will launch them in Slovakia during 2024. The Radio and Television Broadcasting Council (RRTV) has granted FTV Prima licences to operate the Slovak… Continue reading PRIMA WILL LAUNCH SLOVAK VERSIONS OF PRIMA COOL AND PRIMA LOVE LATER THIS YEAR

CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST THE CORONATION FROM MONDAY, NOVA WILL DEVOTE THE WHOLE SATURDAY TO IT

27. 4. 2023 The coronation of the new British king Charles III. is approaching and the commercial TV stations in the Czech Republic are getting ready for it. CNN Prima News will offer special broadcasts from 1st May, sending a trio of reporters to London. Nova will also have its crew in the british capital, and is planning… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST THE CORONATION FROM MONDAY, NOVA WILL DEVOTE THE WHOLE SATURDAY TO IT

TV MOBILE FIRST’ – HARNESSING THE LESSONS FROM SOCIAL NETWORKS

24. 4. 2023 With the growth in mobile, TV broadcasters should look at content and technology that can accompany viewers across screens to avoid media breaks. Whether you observe it in your digital usage or consult statistics, the viewing time of audiovisual content continues to grow. A recent publication by Vaunet, the association of private media, shows that… Continue reading TV MOBILE FIRST’ – HARNESSING THE LESSONS FROM SOCIAL NETWORKS

THE REVOLUTION NAMED TELEVISION: THE HISTORY OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MEDIUM OF THE 20TH CENTURY

5. 8. 2022 Let’s go back to the first half of the 20th century and explore an adventure called a television. A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT PICTURE The first ideas of a television combined two phenomena of their time – radio, that is, the transmission and reception of signals over longer distances, and cinematography, that is, moving pictures. However, it… Continue reading THE REVOLUTION NAMED TELEVISION: THE HISTORY OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MEDIUM OF THE 20TH CENTURY