THE WORLD CUP WILL CAPTURE YOUNGER CONSUMERS’ ATTENTION AND BUDGETS

8. 6. 2026 | 3 min read Many companies are betting on the World Cup to capture consumers’ attention, build awareness, and drive spending.

SHREK CELEBRATES 25 YEARS: THE GREEN OGRE REMAINS A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

16. 5. 2026 | 9 min read A quarter of a century has just passed since the birth of the grumpy ogre from the swamp, who won over several generations of fans and remains one of the most recognisable film characters in the world. His distinctive humour and iconic visual style continue to attract the attention of marketers and major brands. The expected return of the series with Shrek 5 also suggests that interest in the franchise will continue to grow within the advertising world.

POKÉMON CELEBRATES AN ANNIVERSARY AND CONQUERS THE GLOBE: THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE TURNS 30

7. 4. 2026 | 11 min read The Pokémon franchise has entered its thirtieth year, and the anniversary celebrations are nothing short of grand. They include new products, collaborations with fashion brands, special themed stores, exhibitions, and limited-edition collectables. Some items sell out within seconds, confirming that interest in the brand remains exceptionally strong. Advertising is now often targeted at millennials—those who grew up with Pokémon in the 1990s and who today have the means to spend on collectables or premium editions of familiar products.

BLACKPINK, BTS AND THE ART OF SELLING ANYTHING. HOW IDOLS BECAME A GLOBAL ADVERTISING PHENOMENON

17. 3. 2026 | 16 min read BLACKPINK released their new EP Deadline on 27 February 2026. It is their first group project since the 2022 album Born Pink and also the first outcome of renewed group activity following a four year solo hiatus. The comeback of a group that ranks among the most commercially leveraged acts in the history of K pop provides an ideal opportunity for deeper reflection: why are Korean pop idols such irresistibly powerful advertising tools, and how has their relationship with television advertising evolved from a local phenomenon into a global strategy adopted by multinational corporations?

WHEN ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES EDIBLE

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THE FESTIVE FORMULA: HOW TO WIN LASTING AUDIENCE ATTENTION THIS CHRISTMAS

2. 11. 2025 | 6 min read Christmas ads may be big business, but attention is hard won. Lumen’s Mike Follett reveals how advertisers can sustain festive impact year after year.

DIMINISHED “AURA” WORRIES AMERICAN BRANDS TRADING AROUND THE WORLD

5. 9. 2025 | 2 min read American brands are accustomed to the glow of their native country around the world, but in a newly contentious international situation, brands are having to adapt to a more problematic political and cultural context. Why Brand USA matters US soft power remains, as it continues to top Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index, but there are signs of movement: in June a Morning Consult poll found that international opinions of the US were in retreat while China’s favourability is in the ascendant.

BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

31. 8. 2025 | 6 min read The nostalgic campaign continues a strategy rooted in fan truths, which is paying off for McDonald's.

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?

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS — WHEN BRANDS RIDE THE WAVE OF VACATION VIBES AND CHILL

26. 6. 2025 | 5 min read Success in summer requires more than just the right product. It is important to understand that people live differently during the summer. They move from their living rooms outdoors, spend more time away from home, and consume media differently. They think less, feel more, and shop much more impulsively. They respond to ads that evoke atmosphere and emotion, radiating authenticity, ease, and a natural connection to the summer feel.

THE STRONGEST FORCE IN MARKETING? CULTURE, SAYS MARCUS COLLINS

28. 5. 2025 | 4 min read Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture, introduced himself to the Prague audience. In his book, he argues that real cultural engagement is the most powerful tool for influencing human behaviour.

BLOCKS HERE AND THERE: MINECRAFT AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

4. 4. 2025 | 6 min read All eyes of the famous game’s fans were fixed on the long-awaited Minecraft Movie, which premiered on 4 April 2025, and became one of the biggest film hits of the year. Naturally, many advertisers jumped on the bandwagon of the new film with their campaigns.

BRAND BATTLES: FAST-FOOD OUTLETS MCDONALD’S, BURGER KING AND KFC USE PROVOCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND EMPHASIS ON TRADITION

27. 3. 2025 | 10 min read Competition is fierce in the fast-food sector. Each brand has completely different weapons in its arsenal. What advertising strategies are the global giants using to keep the competition at bay?

PLAYFUL CONSISTENCY: THE SECRET TO SUPER EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING

12. 3. 2025 | 5 min read In advertising, we often over-emphasize the importance of novelty—the newer, the sexier, right? Wrong!

ART IN ADVERTISING: A FEW TONES CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING. CLASSICAL MUSIC IS A TIME-PROVEN CHOICE

15. 8. 2024 | 6 min read Mozart and Wagner, Strauss or Vivaldi. In their desire to captivate the audience and evoke emotions, advertisers and the creative agencies they approach do not hesitate to draw on the proven history of music. Advertising without music is like heaven without stars. And why not capitalise on the fame of the oldest artists? Music and emotions The use of music in advertising has good reasons, even scientifically based. Scientists have shown that humans use the same parts of the brain to process music as they do for memory and emotion. It is natural for the human brain to associate certain types of music with an object, place, or person.

LINEAR TV DRIVES HIGHER ENGAGEMENT FOR QSRS THAN STREAMING, STUDY FINDS

9. 6. 2024 | 2 min read Among quick-serve restaurant brands, consumer search engagement as a response to TV advertising is still higher when the ad runs on linear TV rather than on a streaming platform.

DAN WIEDEN – THE CREATIVE MIND BEHIND THE BIGGEST BRANDS

21. 4. 2023 | 8 min read What comes to mind when you hear the slogan “Just do it”? Or “The man your man could smell like”? Nike and Old Spice - the brands that are inherently associated with them certainly spring to mind. But what was the path to their creation and who is behind the unique identity of these brands? We’re introducing Dan Wieden, the creative mind behind them.

EGTABITE 299: “THE NEST HUNT”- MCDONALD’S AUSTRIA LAUNCHES FIRST PROGRAMMATIC ADDRESSABLE TV CAMPAIGN VIA D-FORCE IN AUSTRIA

24. 4. 2020 “The Nest Hunt”- McDonald’s Austria launches first programmatic addressable TV campaign via d-force in Austria