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.

YOUNG LIONS 2026 COMPETITION KICKS OFF, REGISTRATION OPENS

30. 1. 2026 The eighteenth edition of the Young Lions CZ competition for young creators is kicking off. Building on last year’s changes, it aims to serve as a year-round community and development platform again this year. The Young Lions Czechia competition for young creatives and marketers is entering its 18th year. This year, the organisers are building… Continue reading YOUNG LIONS 2026 COMPETITION KICKS OFF, REGISTRATION OPENS

CREATIVE AND MEDIA TOGETHER DRIVE ADVERTISING IMPACT

28. 1. 2026 Creative quality and media support together explain 60.1% of the business results generated by advertising, according to The Creative Dividend, a new book published by System1 and Effie. Why joined-up thinking matters Creative and media are often siloed endeavours within the advertising process. Making sure creative work has emotional resonance is undoubtedly vital, as is reaching… Continue reading CREATIVE AND MEDIA TOGETHER DRIVE ADVERTISING IMPACT

AI IN ADVERTISING IS NOT THE HOLY GRAIL. IT SAVES TIME, BUT THE QUALITY IS LACKING.

28. 1. 2026 Artificial intelligence is gradually replacing some of the manual work done by advertising creators, but it cannot replace human creativity and thinking, said Jan Suda, assessing the current situation at the Marketing Meeting conference. The possibilities of artificial intelligence in advertising are often overestimated. Jan Suda, Media & Channels Strategist at McCann Prague, said this… Continue reading AI IN ADVERTISING IS NOT THE HOLY GRAIL. IT SAVES TIME, BUT THE QUALITY IS LACKING.

HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF SUPER BOWL ADS

25. 1. 2026 Read about creating messages that resonate with consumers well beyond the Big Game. Super Bowl advertising is a major test of creative effectiveness. It commands extraordinary investment and attention, yet the lessons that matter most aren’t about one night of buzz; they’re about consistent, brand‑building that works both in the moment and afterward for an… Continue reading HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF SUPER BOWL ADS

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

AKA and ADC launch the initiative Síla nápadu

20. 1. 2026 The industry initiative Síla nápadu aims to open a discussion on the importance of creative ideas in marketing communications and to involve agencies, advertisers and the media in this discussion. The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA), in cooperation with the Art Directors Club Czech Republic (ADC), is launching an industry initiative called Síla nápadu. Its… Continue reading AKA and ADC launch the initiative Síla nápadu

ADC AWARDS 2026 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY

9. 1. 2026 The ADC Awards competition is now accepting entries for this year’s competition with the slogan “ADC Awards are the new CAPTCHA”. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic is now accepting entries for the 33rd annual ADC Awards competition. Early Bird applications can be submitted until 31 January, with the standard deadline ending on 28 February.… Continue reading ADC AWARDS 2026 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY

CZECHS WON SEVEN AWARDS AT THE ADC*E AWARDS

23. 11. 2025 The Czech participation in the international ADC*E Awards competition recorded a record result – seven awards. In the international ADC*E Awards, Czech agencies took home a total of seven awards – succeeding across categories from crafty to data work to PR events. They have advanced to the European round as winning or shortlisted projects from… Continue reading CZECHS WON SEVEN AWARDS AT THE ADC*E AWARDS

BRAND FAME: HOW BRANDS CAN BREAK THROUGH AND BE PROFITABLE

10. 11. 2025 In an advertising-saturated world, the brands that succeed are those that become part of the culture. According to Darko Silajdžić of McCann Prague, the path to brand fame leads through emotion, creativity and relevant activations that respond to customer needs. Brands that can become part of the culture have an edge over their competitors. “People… Continue reading BRAND FAME: HOW BRANDS CAN BREAK THROUGH AND BE PROFITABLE

ART DIRECTORS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE THIRD CREATIVE EXPRESS

5. 11. 2025 ADC is launching the next edition of the Creative Express Czech Slovakia competition for young talents aged 21 to 28. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic (ADC) is launching registration for the third edition of the Creative Express Czech Republic competition, aimed at young talents aged 21 to 28. The project connects the Czech and… Continue reading ART DIRECTORS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE THIRD CREATIVE EXPRESS

GEN AI CREATIVE FINDS GROWING ACCEPTANCE

1. 11. 2025 The use of Gen AI in advertising is growing as attitudes shift across clients, creatives and consumers, but greater openness to the tech doesn’t mean there won’t be strings attached. “We have seen a shift in client openness to fully AI-developed campaigns,” Christian Pierre, global chief intelligence officer, Gut, told Digiday, as he described a… Continue reading GEN AI CREATIVE FINDS GROWING ACCEPTANCE

VML, MCCANN AND ZARAGUZA TAKE HOME THE PRIZE FROM THE GOLDEN DRUM

24. 10. 2025 The International Golden Drum Festival has announced the winners of its competition. Gold went to VML, silver to McCann and bronze to Zaraguza. The Golden Drum Creative Festival has announced the winners of its competition. Czech agencies also scored points. In addition to the Young Drummers category, which was won by the talents Joanna Santarius… Continue reading VML, MCCANN AND ZARAGUZA TAKE HOME THE PRIZE FROM THE GOLDEN DRUM

HORROR ENTERTAINING CONSUMERS: TV ADS INSPIRED BY DRACULA

18. 10. 2025 Halloween, the beloved season full of ghosts and ghouls, is just around the corner. Who doesn’t know Dracula, for example? Marketers are well aware of the global fame of the legendary vampire, and they’ve been using his iconic image and vampire symbolism to boost sales for decades — and for good reason. His image is… Continue reading HORROR ENTERTAINING CONSUMERS: TV ADS INSPIRED BY DRACULA

INTERACTIVE ADS ARE BECOMING A CORNERSTONE OF CTV ADVERTISING

16. 10. 2025 Interactivity is becoming a key driver of growth for connected TV (CTV) advertising as the format evolves alongside shifting audience preferences. In a conversation with EMARKETER, Joshua Blum, director of research and analytics at BrightLine, described how interactivity is becoming the norm for CTV ads, and addressed lingering advertiser misconceptions. Blum highlighted that interactivity is… Continue reading INTERACTIVE ADS ARE BECOMING A CORNERSTONE OF CTV ADVERTISING

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?

GEN AI CREATIVE FINDS GROWING ACCEPTANCE

1. 10. 2025 The use of Gen AI in advertising is growing as attitudes shift across clients, creatives and consumers, but greater openness to the tech doesn’t mean there won’t be strings attached. What’s happening “We have seen a shift in client openness to fully AI-developed campaigns,” Christian Pierre, global chief intelligence officer, Gut, told Digiday, as he… Continue reading GEN AI CREATIVE FINDS GROWING ACCEPTANCE

EFFECTIVENESS IS BUILT ON CONSISTENCY AND CREATIVITY, EMERGED FROM THE CREATIVE IMPACT DISCUSSION FORUM AT THE CANNES LIONS FESTIVAL

26. 9. 2025 At the Cannes Lions Festival, leading marketers, prominent creatives, and representatives from research agencies come together each year to explore the relationships between creativity, consistency, and effectiveness. This year, as part of the Creative Impact discussion forum, they focused on finding ways to maintain brand consistency in an uncertain and ever-changing environment, leverage creators and… Continue reading EFFECTIVENESS IS BUILT ON CONSISTENCY AND CREATIVITY, EMERGED FROM THE CREATIVE IMPACT DISCUSSION FORUM AT THE CANNES LIONS FESTIVAL