FIFA WORLD CUP: VIEWERS REMEMBER MORE THAN JUST THE GOALS. LINKING UP WITH ADVERTISING PAYS OFF FOR BRANDS!

12. 6. 2026 | 10 min read Gooaaal! From the windows of homes comes a chorus of cheers, sweeping through the city like a roaring wave. Everyday life stops for a few seconds. At that moment, football is not just a game, but a shared ritual full of tension, emotion and moments that viewers remember long after the final whistle. And advertising enters this incredible atmosphere — not as an ordinary break between events on the pitch, but as part of an experience that can connect a brand with joy, victory and fan passion.

LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY IS COMING TO CINEMAS: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY ALSO APPEARS IN TV ADVERTISING

16. 4. 2026 | 8 min read It does not always have to be a furious mummy rising from a sarcophagus or a swarm of flesh-eating scarabs. Sometimes a hint of an ancient mystery is enough — a curse hidden in the sand, and the silhouette of a pyramid or a sphinx on the horizon. The symbolism of ancient Egypt has attracted filmmakers for decades, and it works just as reliably in advertising. Pharaohs, mummies, and forgotten tombs can create an atmosphere of adventure within seconds and send chills down the viewer’s spine. It is therefore no surprise that these motifs repeatedly appear in television campaigns for brands seeking to captivate audiences with a story thousands of years old — especially when a brand-new film on the subject is heading to cinemas.

FROM DOORDASH TO CLASH OF CLANS, THESE ARE THE VALENTINE’S DAY CAMPAIGNS WE’RE LOVING

12. 2. 2026 | 5 min read 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.

THE CHRISTMAS WAVE REACHES ITS PEAK: THE BRANDS WHOSE TV ADVERTISING HIT VIEWERS STRAIGHT IN THE HEART

1. 12. 2025 | 8 min read The floodgates have opened not only for Christmas adverts, but also for various surveys and estimates of how much money consumers intend to spend in the run-up to Christmas and during the festive season. The truth is that, both globally and in the Czech Republic, the number of people trying to save money is rising. For advertisers, of course, this is not exactly good news. It is little wonder that this year they embarked on their Christmas advertising offensive much earlier than usual. As a result, you can now enjoy a third dose of Christmas emotions, making their way from television screens into homes around the world.

NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

25. 8. 2025 | 16 min read Memories of the good old days are both enjoyable and highly impactful – something brands eagerly leverage in their marketing. Nostalgia is one of the major marketing trends of 2025 and can connect consumers with the past, evoke positive emotions and create a deeper relationship with the brand. Advertisements referring to the popular culture of past decades, retro visuals or iconic slogans act as a kind of time machine, transporting viewers back to moments stored deep in their memory. Some brands, such as Coca-Cola, Nintendo and Volkswagen, have long relied on nostalgia and made it a key part of their identity. In times of rapid technological progress and uncertainty, retro marketing offers a safe haven – and an effective way to reach different generations. How do companies draw inspiration from the past, and why does this approach work so well?

BRANDS DON’T NEED A MAGIC WAND TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS — THEY’RE PERFECTLY HAPPY WITH HARRY POTTER

2. 5. 2025 | 8 min read Harry Potter and his magical world are symbols of the magic and fantasy behind the reality of everyday life. The idea that even an ordinary person could belong to the world of magic is appealing and inspiring to many people. But that’s not the only thing that attracts advertisers to the Harry Potter phenomenon. In particular, they are allured by strong themes such as friendship, courage, the battle between good and evil, loyalty and acceptance of difference. Brands that bet on the famous franchise can disarm the competition even without the famous Expelliarmus spell!

OF TOYS LAST YEAR, THE LEGO BRAND ADVERTISED THE MOST

10. 2. 2025 | 1 min read In the games and toys segment, Lego was the largest advertiser last year.

LEGO TO BRING TOYS TO EASTER

3. 2. 2025 | 3 min read LEGO, the Danish toy group, is planning to introduce a range of products for Easter next year, but its marketing activity will be nuanced to allow for consumers’ different approaches to the occasion in different markets.

CREATIVITY AWARD IN EFFIE CZECH REPUBLIC: SPECIAL ART DIRECTORS CLUB AWARD FOR EPIC LEGO PRIZE FROM KREATIV GANG

12. 11. 2024 | 3 min read This year's edition of Effie, the competition for the most effective advertising, has many new features. One of them is the presentation of the Art Directors Club Award on the Effie stage during the Forum Media 2024 conference.

MUSTARD AND MCCANN NOMINATED FOR THE EUROPEAN FINALS

4. 11. 2024 | 1 min read Two Czech campaigns from agencies McCann and Mustard have reached the final of the European Effie competition.

BRANDS TAKE THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO HOLLYWOOD — WITH MARKETING MIXES TO GO ALONG WITH THEM

25. 7. 2023 | 5 min read Barbiecore has reached fever pitch this summer. In anticipation of the upcoming Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig live-action film based on the Mattel doll that will be released July 21, dozens of brands have released limited-edition Barbie merchandise and many more are collaborating with the brand.

LEGO CELEBRATES ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY, HERE ARE ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS

11. 8. 2022 | 4 min read The Danish toy icon is also trying to rebuild the world for the better with its marketing. It uses animation, life-size models or even feature films.

NOVA WILL DEPLOY THE SHOW LEGO MASTERS TO PRIME-TIME FROM JUNE

9. 5. 2022 | 2 min read The TV format, which was directly co-created by the Lego brand, will be aired by Nova in primetime on Sundays in June.

WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO

8. 3. 2022 | 7 min read Marcelo Ferrarini Carneiro, Senior Manager, Global Insights at the LEGO Group ponders what he wish he knew when he was starting out in brand strategy 10 years ago.