THE EMPEROR IN THE SERVICE OF BRANDS: NAPOLEON STORMS TELEVISION SCREENS

4. 8. 2026 | 11 min read Napoleon's life offers advertisers almost everything a great story requires: a meteoric rise, military victories, immense power, a carefully cultivated public image, and a dramatic downfall. Brands therefore draw not only on his likeness, but also on themes of great ambition, defeat, exile and return. In the most successful advertisements, Napoleon serves not as historical decoration but as an active participant whose encounter with a product changes a story the audience already knows.

ALZÁK, MONETA’S CAT AND PAT & MAT: ESTABLISHED MASCOTS ARE A SAFE BET IN ADVERTISING, BUT AI IS HOT ON THEIR HEELS

25. 7. 2026 | 9 min read He is green and has a rather unpleasant, squawking voice provided by Bohdan Tůma. Although many consumers would describe Alzák the alien as extremely annoying, everyone knows who he is. And that is precisely the point. Mascots play an indispensable role in modern advertising. The purpose of these personified characters, whether animals, imaginary creatures or animated figures, is not simply to sell products, but to evoke emotions, build brands and develop relationships with consumers.

EINSTEIN WOULD HAVE BEEN AMAZED: TODAY, HIS FACE SELLS BREAD, MOBILE PHONES AND ELECTRICITY

17. 7. 2026 | 11 min read Tousled white hair, a distinctive moustache and a thoughtful expression are all it takes for viewers to recognise Albert Einstein within seconds. For advertising creatives, he provides universal shorthand for genius, intelligence and scientific progress, as well as likeable eccentricity. Einstein has consequently appeared in adverts for all kinds of products – from gluten-free bread and telecommunications services to smart electricity meters.

GIANTS IN ADVERTISING: FAMOUS HISTORICAL FIGURES AS THE FACES OF BRANDS

14. 7. 2026 | 8 min read What do Bedřich Smetana composing My Country, Leonardo da Vinci dreaming of flight and George Washington behind the wheel of an American car have in common? At first glance, nothing. Yet there is a connection: television advertising. Famous historical figures provide an effective form of shorthand. All it takes is a few seconds, a costume or a signature work, and the advert becomes a time machine, transporting viewers into the past.

HOLUBOVÁ, TOMICOVÁ AND REMUNDOVÁ: CZECH ACTRESSES SHOW THEIR MANY SIDES IN TELEVISION ADVERTISING, AND VIEWERS LOVE THEM

9. 7. 2026 | 7 min read Full of character, charming and funny. These are the actresses who appear in television adverts on screens across the land of Father Czech, a country flowing with milk and honey, and, of course, advertising. Which stars of stage and screen have ventured into product promotion, and which brands are capitalising on their popularity with Czech audiences?

THE FACE OF THE ADVERT IS RADKO GUDAS FROM THE KAUFLAND ADVERTS, AND THE MASCOT IS THE PURINA CAT

26. 5. 2026 | 3 min read The Czech love of ice hockey has, for the first time, had a significant impact on advertising ratings, which have been dominated by actors for the past nine years. The highest-rated personality in advertising was ice hockey player Radko Gudas, whilst last year’s best mascot was Gourmet from the Purina advert.

TOP GUN TURNS 40: THE HIT FRANCHISE HAS INSPIRED A WAVE OF FILM-THEMED ADVERTISING

15. 5. 2026 | 10 min read Forty years have passed since the premiere of Top Gun, yet the film’s iconic aesthetic continues to influence the worlds of advertising and pop culture. Fighter jets, aviator sunglasses, cockpit shots, motifs of speed and adrenaline-fuelled imagery have appeared over the years in campaigns by car manufacturers, fashion brands, airlines and many other companies. Top Gun has grown from a Hollywood blockbuster into a marketing phenomenon that brands keep coming back to.

TV NOVA HAS LAUNCHED AN ANTI-HATE CAMPAIGN, ENLISTING THE HELP OF WELL-KNOWN FIGURES

8. 4. 2026 | 2 min read The campaign emphasises that the line between criticism and abuse is crucial, and that anonymity on social media does not mean impunity.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS FILMING IN PRAGUE. THE FILM IDOL BEGAN HIS CAREER IN TV ADVERTISING

16. 3. 2026 | 6 min read A global star has arrived in the Czech Republic! Leonardo DiCaprio, one of today’s biggest Hollywood stars, is here because of a new film by Martin Scorsese, which has been filming in Prague and its surroundings since the end of February. Fans of the Titanic hero have a chance to catch a glimpse of the famous actor somewhere and are eagerly anticipating the new film. Few people today, however, recall that the actor, who carefully guards both his film and public image, began his career with small roles in commercial advertisements. What is DiCaprio’s relationship with commercial advertising, and why is his participation in it more the exception than the rule?

NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

2. 3. 2026 | 5 min read Three years have passed since the release of Scream 6, and the seventh instalment is now racing into theatres. The trailer for the new film premiered during this year’s Super Bowl, leaving fans of the franchise eager for more. The sixth film was a major commercial success, grossing over $168 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing entry in the series on the North American market. It also received positive reviews from both audiences and critics. Horror films are generally popular with viewers, so anticipation is high for the next addition to the franchise. But terror doesn’t come only from movies. Sometimes, audiences let out frightened screams while watching TV ads, too. And let’s be honest, some of them are truly worth it.

TV ADVERTISING WITH A TASTE OF ITALY: BRANDS LIKE FERRERO, APEROL, FIAT AND GUCCI CONQUERED THE WORLD

16. 2. 2026 | 7 min read It’s gloomy outside, and even in Italy, where the XXV Winter Olympic Games are underway, the weather isn’t looking much better. Still, Italy has its unmistakable, unique atmosphere, one that resonates emotionally and can be conveyed from the screen into our homes through TV ads that feel warm, gently slow down time, and celebrate not just the product but the lifestyle around it. But what about Italians? What is the history of Italian advertising, what makes it distinctive, and which Italian brands have conquered the world through TV ads?

WHY SUPER BOWL ADVERTISERS KEEP PRANKING US

8. 2. 2026 | 4 min read As brands chase attention before kickoff, elaborate pranks risk becoming too easy to spot.

IT WAS MEANT TO BE A SHOWCASE OF TECHNOLOGY, BUT NOSTALGIA STOLE THE SHOW: WHAT DOES SUPER BOWL LX REVEAL ABOUT THE STATE OF MARKETING?

8. 2. 2026 | 10 min read Super Bowl LX is behind us. The evening at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara was once again more than just a sporting event—it turned into a media platform watched by over 124.9 million viewers in the U.S., peaking at 137.8 million during the second quarter, making it the second most-watched broadcast in American television history. This level of concentrated attention also underpins an astronomical advertising business. A 30-second slot cost around $8 million on average, with some premium placements exceeding $10 million, while total investment per commercial often ranged between $15 and $25 million. This year’s edition delivered the expected dominance of artificial intelligence and tech brands, but also a surprisingly strong return to emotion, nostalgia, and clearly defined values. What truly resonated in these ads—and what inspiration can be drawn from them—is illustrated in the following examples. Lay’s: Last Harvest One of this year’s most remarkable commercials felt, dramaturgically speaking, almost out of place at the Super Bowl. The chip brand Lay’s presented a short indie-style film about an aging farmer facing his final harvest. His daughter is taking over the farm, making it a story of generational transition. Even if it may not seem so at first glance, this was a very bold spot. Snack brands at the Super Bowl typically opt for humorous, celebrity-driven presentations. Here, however, we see an authentic story centred on emotion and a narrative of “real ingredients for real people.” Especially in a year dominated by highly hyped tech showcases, Lay’s offered a moment for genuine reflection and introspection. From the perspective of the evening’s overall structure, it was something of an anomaly—one that, nevertheless, received very positive reviews.

SUPER BOWL LX BRINGS CELEBRITY REUNIONS AND A FRESH WAVE OF NOSTALGIA

3. 2. 2026 | 2 min read Celebrity-packed Super Bowl ads aren’t new, but for Super Bowl LX, some brands are leaning into something even more familiar: Cast reunions that tap directly into pop-culture memory.

NICOLE KIDMAN, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY AND OTHER STARS IN TV ADS: BEAUTY AND CHARACTER DRIVING SALES

28. 1. 2026 | 8 min read Who wouldn’t daydream when a beautiful woman—who’s also a celebrated actress—appears in a commercial? For a moment, men succumb to the illusion that driving the car featured in the ad with a diva will grant them the charisma to attract any beautiful woman. Meanwhile, women aspire to match the allure of these screen icons, making them eager to buy the promoted product, whether it’s a perfume or a handbag.

STAR POWER VS. SOUNDTRACK: WHAT BOOSTS CONSUMERS’ ENJOYMENT OF ADS?

20. 1. 2026 | 2 min read More than half of consumers say music plays a key role in the ads they enjoy most, MX8 Labs found.

SNOOP DOGG TURNS 53 — AND STILL PROVES AUTHENTICITY IS THE BEST MARKETING

20. 10. 2025 | 12 min read On 20 October, Snoop Dogg celebrated his 53rd birthday — calmly, humorously, and with the effortless detachment that has become his trademark. The rapper who helped define the sound of West Coast gangsta rap in the 1990s has become a living brand and a cultural institution. His voice, style, and irony long ago crossed the boundaries of music, transforming him into a figure who can sell sneakers, food delivery, or an entire philosophy of life with equal ease. For marketers, Snoop Dogg is the perfect example of authenticity in practice. In every campaign, he preserves his own rhythm, language, and humour — he never pretends to be something he is not. And that is precisely why his commercials still feel alive even years later: they are not ads about Snoop, but ads that speak in his voice. Cool Comfort Snoop’s public image has always been tied to a generous dose of unrestrained hedonism. Over time, the rapper became the voice of pleasure, comfort, and laid-back perspective — a persona that has been used in more than one advertising campaign. In these campaigns, Snoop usually appears as the viewer’s guide and as an ambassador for products guaranteed to make life more enjoyable. A textbook example of this stylisation is undoubtedly the Did Somebody Say campaign for the food delivery service Just Eat (known in other countries as Menulog or Grubhub). It is a model example of how high-quality food-delivery marketing should be done.

LABUBU: A PHENOMENON THAT HAS CONQUERED THE MARKET AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FROM ASIA

15. 8. 2025 | 5 min read Labubu toys are conquering the world. Even stars such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa and David Beckham share photos with them. And the manufacturer's sales are soaring.