THE WINTER OLYMPICS ARE STARTING, AND PARTNERS ARE FINE-TUNING THEIR COMMUNICATIONS

6. 2. 2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina will officially begin on the evening of Friday, 6 February. They will also bring with them advertising campaigns from Olympic partners. These partners have been communicating their connection to the Olympics in the media for several weeks and are also preparing to participate in the Olympic Festival.… Continue reading THE WINTER OLYMPICS ARE STARTING, AND PARTNERS ARE FINE-TUNING THEIR COMMUNICATIONS

MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.

4. 2. 2026 Marketing expert Mark Ritson focused his commentary on Czech Christmas campaigns and how January campaigns are failing. Mark Ritson’s commentary was provided to MediaGuru.cz by the Proficio agency, which accompanied it with a commentary by Jan Kurel. We are publishing both texts. Yes, I know. Christmas is long gone. Weeks have passed since the holidays… Continue reading MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.

STARTUPJOBS TRANSFORMED THE MOVEMENT FORWARD INTO ACTION IN A NEW ADVERTISEMENT

3. 2. 2026 The StartupJobs career portal is launching a campaign created entirely using artificial intelligence. The advertisement visually embodies the platform’s main motto, which is moving forward. The marketing agency Ydeal participated in the creation, combining more than nine AI tools in the production of the spot. The campaign is running on social networks and online. The… Continue reading STARTUPJOBS TRANSFORMED THE MOVEMENT FORWARD INTO ACTION IN A NEW ADVERTISEMENT

A NEW LOOK FOR MEDALS. THE CZECH PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE UNVEILS ITS MODERN VISUAL IDENTITY AND LAUNCHES ITS CAMPAIGN FOR THE GAMES

2. 2. 2026 In exactly 32 days, the flame will be lit and the Winter Paralympics will begin in Italy. The Czech team will enter the games with a new look: a communication campaign based on black humour, a completely redesigned visual identity and an expanded partner structure. To prepare the campaign, the Czech Paralympic Committee (ČPV) joined… Continue reading A NEW LOOK FOR MEDALS. THE CZECH PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE UNVEILS ITS MODERN VISUAL IDENTITY AND LAUNCHES ITS CAMPAIGN FOR THE GAMES

YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

22. 1. 2026 For a short time during the Super Bowl, everyone is paying attention to the same thing. Reporters, creators, athletes and brands all show up knowing that the story won’t be confined to the field. “It’s the one time that media seem to let their guard down and let brands have a voice,” said Bret Werner,… Continue reading YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

ZLATÝ STŘEDNÍK OPENS APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTING THEM UNTIL 31 MARCH

20. 1. 2026 This year’s 24th edition of the Zlatý středník competition also announces a new category – Use of Artificial Intelligence. The Association for Strategic Communication and Public Relations (ASCOPA) is launching the 24th edition of the Zlatý středník competition. Applications can be submitted until 31 March 2026. Discounted early bird applications are available until the end of… Continue reading ZLATÝ STŘEDNÍK OPENS APPLICATIONS, ACCEPTING THEM UNTIL 31 MARCH

CZECH BRAND KIMCHI BEAVIA IS HEADING TO TELEVISION

16. 1. 2026 The new campaign for the Czech kimchi brand Beavia, “So take me!”, starts on 15 January. The Czech fermented food brand Beavia is launching its first television campaign. From 15 January, it will run as a sponsorship message on television under the slogan “So take me!“. This is the brand’s first introduction to television audiences,… Continue reading CZECH BRAND KIMCHI BEAVIA IS HEADING TO TELEVISION

THE WORLD OF FURNITURE COMES TO LIFE: FAVI UNVEILS AN ADVERTISING SPOT CREATED WITH THE HELP OF AI

22. 12. 2025 FAVI, the largest online furniture search engine, has launched a new television campaign that, according to the company, takes the brand’s communication to a more emotional and visually captivating level. The campaign was developed by FAVI’s marketing team, which created the commercial using artificial intelligence. At the beginning of 2015, the vision of the online… Continue reading THE WORLD OF FURNITURE COMES TO LIFE: FAVI UNVEILS AN ADVERTISING SPOT CREATED WITH THE HELP OF AI

WHAT 2025’S CHRISTMAS ADS TELL US (SO FAR): A STRATEGIST’S READING

6. 11. 2025 In a season of borrowed characters, nostalgic tracks and early launches, the real winners are the brands that know who they are, and stick to it, writes Leith’s Leona Coupar. So far, Christmas 2025 feels like a chorus sung in unison, drowning out the individual voices. The year’s narrative is being defined not by bold… Continue reading WHAT 2025’S CHRISTMAS ADS TELL US (SO FAR): A STRATEGIST’S READING

“WE HAVE TO AGREE ON SOMETHING.” CONCERT FOR THE FUTURE PRESENTS A NEW SPOT

3. 11. 2025 The Concert for the Future, which annually concludes the 17 November celebrations in Prague, has prepared its first feature spot for its upcoming 10th year. It communicates this year’s theme and the dramaturgy of the programme in the form of the so-called “safeguards” of democracy, which need to be agreed upon regardless of which politicians… Continue reading “WE HAVE TO AGREE ON SOMETHING.” CONCERT FOR THE FUTURE PRESENTS A NEW SPOT

PINTEREST GETS THE JUMP ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS

2. 11. 2025 Pinterest has shared some new tips for marketers looking to tap into the 2026 Back-to-School period, in order to ensure that you have your plans in place ahead of the shopping season. Yes, we’re talking post-holidays, Back-to-School, which still feels like a long way off. But as Pinterest notes: “On Pinterest, back-to-school planning starts as… Continue reading PINTEREST GETS THE JUMP ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS

“GO!” THE CZECH OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LAUNCHES A NEW MOTIVATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES IN ITALY

29. 10. 2025 Pojď! (Go!) This Word rings out from stadiums and living rooms when fans wish Czech athletes well. But also an inner voice that reminds everyone why it makes sense to move regularly, even if it sometimes means overcoming laziness or adversity. It is with this double meaning that the Czech Olympic Team’s campaign for the… Continue reading “GO!” THE CZECH OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LAUNCHES A NEW MOTIVATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES IN ITALY

KIDNAPPED M&M’S OR VAMPIRES IN A BURGER JOINT. THE SEASON OF SCARY COMMERCIALS IS COMING TO AN END

26. 10. 2025 With October’s Haunted Holiday, or Halloween, comes the opportunity for themed campaigns. Well-known and lesser-known brands alike are dressing up in spooky graphics, inviting monsters into restaurants, bringing old faces to life or playing with ghosts. Like Christmas, for example, Halloween has its place in the world of marketing. Of course, this is especially true… Continue reading KIDNAPPED M&M’S OR VAMPIRES IN A BURGER JOINT. THE SEASON OF SCARY COMMERCIALS IS COMING TO AN END

FABINI HAS ITS FIRST TV COMMERCIAL, THE FACE IS POHLREICH

23. 10. 2025 The first Fabini TV spot with Zdeněk Pohlreich was produced by Mark BBDO. The Czech brand of premium kitchenware Fabini has also headed to television for the first time. The main face of the spot, which was created over several weeks, is chef Zdeněk Pohlreich. Jan Fabini, the founder of the brand, plays a supporting… Continue reading FABINI HAS ITS FIRST TV COMMERCIAL, THE FACE IS POHLREICH

FORUM MEDIA 25 CONFERENCE IS COMING UP. WHAT WILL THE EFFIE STAGE BRING?

14. 10. 2025 The Effie Stage at this year’s Forum Media 2025 international conference will provide an opportunity to look at data on marketing effectiveness and be inspired by the best European and domestic projects. For the second time, the Effie Stage will announce the Effie Czech Republic shortlist and the winners of the Art Directors Club special… Continue reading FORUM MEDIA 25 CONFERENCE IS COMING UP. WHAT WILL THE EFFIE STAGE BRING?

FLEMA: GRAND PRIX GOES TO THE SLOVAK CAMPAIGN FOR THE REALITY SHOW PIT OF LIONS

1. 10. 2025 The Flema Innovative Media Usage Competition gave away its prizes. This year, it introduced new categories and looked primarily at campaign objectives and their boldness. The Grand Prix of this year’s Flema competition, which recognises innovative achievements in media planning, goes to Slovakia. It was won by Slovenská sporiteľňa and the agency Wavemaker Slovakia for… Continue reading FLEMA: GRAND PRIX GOES TO THE SLOVAK CAMPAIGN FOR THE REALITY SHOW PIT OF LIONS

AI GRANDMOTHER BECOMES “CYBER SCAMMERS’ NIGHTMARE” IN O2 CAMPAIGN

3. 9. 2025 O2’s new campaign, created entirely through AI, aims to reduce the impact of fraud and educate the public about digital security. Operator O2 is launching a new campaign to highlight the growing threat of fraudulent phone calls. The digital character Grandma Alenka plays a central role in the campaign. The kind but stubborn AI heroine… Continue reading AI GRANDMOTHER BECOMES “CYBER SCAMMERS’ NIGHTMARE” IN O2 CAMPAIGN

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS ARE HERE, BRANDS TARGET PARENTS AND STUDENTS

22. 8. 2025 As the start of the school year approaches, major brand marketing campaigns aimed at students and parents have kicked off. With the start of the new school year approaching, major back-to-school marketing campaigns targeting parents and students are kicking off. This means that offers of school backpacks, notebooks, art supplies and other school supplies are… Continue reading BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGNS ARE HERE, BRANDS TARGET PARENTS AND STUDENTS