SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS

17. 3. 2026 The Czech Radio Foundation – Světluška project is entering the 15th anniversary edition of the Night Runs for Světluška with its first-ever AI video spot and visuals. In collaboration with the AI studio Barletta Productions, a campaign has been created that builds on artificial intelligence whilst also emphasising that no algorithm can replace genuine solidarity.… Continue reading SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS

GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

11. 3. 2026 The Golden Drum International Festival is kicking off another year. Entries can be submitted until 26 August. Golden Drum, an international creative festival, is launching its 32nd edition. Applications will be accepted until 26 August in six different sections: One-Channel Drum, Omni-Channel Drum, Craft Drum, Creative Media Excellence Drum, Creative Business Excellence Drum and a… Continue reading GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

THE CHINESE NEW YEAR IS UPON US. DIOR WELCOMES IT WITH A COLLECTION AND A SHORT FILM IN BAROQUE STYLE

17. 2. 2026 Tuesday, 17 February marked the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse. Dior welcomes it with a new collection, accompanied by a new short film. The film was directed by Nina Gantz and Renée Zhan from the London-based production studio Blinkink. The stop-motion film, entitled A Ride of the Moon, was created for the… Continue reading THE CHINESE NEW YEAR IS UPON US. DIOR WELCOMES IT WITH A COLLECTION AND A SHORT FILM IN BAROQUE STYLE

ADVERTISING WORTHY OF THE BIG SCREEN. SQUARESPACE TEAMS UP WITH EMMA STONE AND YORGOS LANTHIMOS IN NEW COMMERCIAL

13. 2. 2026 American technology company Squarespace, which focuses on website creation, brought together Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos in its latest advert for Sunday’s Super Bowl. The result is a cinematic spot full of frustration. Emma Stone cannot register a domain with her name. This is the problem that Yorgos Lanthimos captures in… Continue reading ADVERTISING WORTHY OF THE BIG SCREEN. SQUARESPACE TEAMS UP WITH EMMA STONE AND YORGOS LANTHIMOS IN NEW COMMERCIAL

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

WINTER OLYMPICS 2026 AD TRACKER: SEE THE BIGGEST COMMERCIALS FROM MILANO CORTINA

12. 2. 2026 The Winter Olympics ad tracker shows ongoing updates of the latest Milano Cortina commercials. NBCUniversal was going for gold with its Winter Olympics advertisers. The broadcaster sold out its Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ad inventory with a month to go before the games, setting a new Winter Olympics ad sales record, with the highest… Continue reading WINTER OLYMPICS 2026 AD TRACKER: SEE THE BIGGEST COMMERCIALS FROM MILANO CORTINA

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

CAMPAIGNS SEE BETTER BUSINESS EFFECTS WHEN THEY INCREASE BRAND TRUST

28. 1. 2026 Advertising that amplifies brand trust can have an outsized impact on traditional markers of commercial success, including growth in sales, market share or profit, according to new analysis from the IPA. Commercial campaigns in the IPA Effectiveness Databank that recorded large increases in brand trust reported an average of 65% more large business effects than… Continue reading CAMPAIGNS SEE BETTER BUSINESS EFFECTS WHEN THEY INCREASE BRAND TRUST

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