STUDY UK: BRITS STICK WITH LIVE TV, FOR NOW

30. 3. 2024 Media habits are changing but nearly two-thirds (64%) of Britons’ TV viewing time remains spent on live TV, with online streaming (36%) some way behind, according to a new study.

E-SHOPS APPRECIATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TV AND RADIO CAMPAIGNS

18. 3. 2024 Campaigns in traditional media bring e-shops an increase in brand awareness, as well as a contribution to overall turnover. This came out of the discussion at the Eshopista meeting.

TELEVISION HAS THE HIGHEST TRUST AND ATTENTION. THESE FACTORS MAKE IT MORE POWERFUL THAN OTHER MEDIA

14. 3. 2024 Advertising on TV still holds all the aces to show advertisers that it is exactly the part of the marketing mix to ensure effective achievement of objectives and increased sales. The myth that TV has no advantages over other media in the digital age does not hold up. Its effectiveness and performance have not been undermined by the expansion of social media without which today’s younger generation cannot do. What is behind television’s strong position as an advertising medium? The answer is simple: its credibility and the ability of TV advertising to gain and hold the attention of the audience.

OČKO INCREASES REACH ON NETWORKS, REACHES THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION

5. 3. 2024 The Óčko group continues to build its reach through social networks, reaching the majority of the population that is presented on the networks.

MARKETERS KEEP ADDING TECH DESPITE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY TOO MANY TOOLS

24. 2. 2024 Nearly two-thirds (65%) of marketers are prioritizing technology over creativity, a new study from Clevertouch Consulting found.

A QUARTER OF THE POPULATION “ADMITS” TO ADVERTISING INFLUENCED PURCHASES

16. 2. 2024 On the one hand, advertising is perceived as an obvious part of modern life (64%), its importance for the existence of independent media (63%) and its importance for the country's economy (62%) is acknowledged, but on the other hand, its influence as a manipulator (82%) promoting unnecessary consumption (70%) is negatively assessed. The ambivalent attitudes reflect the complexity of advertising as a social phenomenon, which entails its positive and negative evaluation recorded throughout the survey.

STUDY USA: NEARLY HALF (45%) OF ALL MEN PLAN TO USE AI TO COMPOSE VALENTINE’S DAY MISSIVES

13. 2. 2024 More Americans (39%) are looking to use AI to write Valentine’s Day messages than last year (26%) according to a McAfee survey.

STUDY USA: BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON GEN Z TV VIEWING DECISIONS IS SOCIAL MEDIA

30. 1. 2024 95% of Gen Z viewers aged 18 to 24 decided to watch a TV show or movie because it was trending on social media

MEDIAR.CZ: ŠTĚPÁN WOLDE – ÓČKO HAS CHANGED FROM MUSIC TELEVISION TO SOCIAL MEDIA

13. 12. 2023 Štěpán Wolde, the longest-serving CEO of TV Óčko, has been in the position for 12 years (Petr Dvořák has been at the helm of CT for the same length of time).

TOOLKIT: MARKETERS GEAR UP FOR A BRIGHTER 2024

7. 12. 2023 Despite very real concerns about the economy, the majority of marketers around the world are optimistic and expect business to be better next year than this, according to a new WARC report. The Voice of the Marketer 2024 is a deep dive into The Marketer’s Toolkit survey data of 1,400+ marketers worldwide. Key findings Marketers are optimistic despite economic worries Two-thirds (64%) of marketers indicated that economic recession will have the biggest impact on marketing strategies in 2024, while 41% highlighted inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

RMB’S SLICE: WHERE INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION FUEL THE NEXT-LEVEL BRANDED CONTENT

20. 11. 2023 RMB, the Belgian media sales house, is dedicated to transforming its business to make it more resilient with a focus on innovation, exploration, and sustainability. Nevertheless, they feel under pressure from the new players in the market. As a result, in 2022, as an addition to the creative solutions unit launched in 2018 known as Flash, RMB decided to develop a new brand named Slice. This new department serves as a nexus, bringing together brands and content creators such as streamers streamers, YouTubers, gamers, etc. Jointly, they develop next-level branded content for clients. About Slice Officially inaugurated in March 2023, Slice represents an ecosystem that brings together brands and young Belgian content creators. Equipped studios, strategically placed within RMB’s offices, include a lounge room, an audio room, a beauty room, a green room, and a gaming room, expediting the production process. RMB contributes its client relationships and expertise as a sales house. The objective is to facilitate connections between advertisers and innovative Belgian content creators, fostering exceptional long-term collaborations based on shared values and authenticity.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL MARKETING

8. 11. 2023 Denis Sinelnikov is the CEO of Media Components and Curis Digital, an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency.

INTENSIVE USERS OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ARE MUCH LESS BOTHERED BY ADVERTISING, THEY EVEN FIND IT ENTERTAINING

23. 10. 2023 Kantar has found that frequent social media users are much more positive about online advertising than the general population.

IPSOS STUDY: TRUST IN TRADITIONAL MEDIA CONTINUES – TELEVISION IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF INFORMATION IN AUSTRIA

7. 10. 2023 UNESCO, in cooperation with Ipsos, recently published a groundbreaking study looking at the sources of misinformation in countries where elections will be held next year. The results of the study offer a fascinating insight into the media landscape, particularly in Austria.

GWI STUDY: GLOBAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE

9. 6. 2023 GWI has unveiled its new report on global media consumption.

NETFLIX’S ‘WEDNESDAY,’ HBO’S ‘THE LAST OF US’ ON YOUTUBE’S LIST OF TOP 10 ADS FOR 2023

9. 6. 2023 A Peacock ad starring Kevin Hart also made the cut, as did a star-studded spot for Bulgari featuring Zendaya and Anne Hathaway. What makes for a successful commercial on YouTube? It helps to be a streaming service.

DAVID BAUCKMANN: WHEN WILL TV PLANNERS HAVE A FREER HAND FOR ONLINE?

19. 5. 2023 TV planners are crying foul over the lack of TV ad impressions. Yet there are clouds of video ads on the Internet, and they are far from sold out. So what's the problem? There are certainly multiple reasons, but I'll just address the quality perspective here, writes David Bauckmann, CTO of Impression Media, in a commentary.

WHAT MILLENNIAL PARENTING CAN TELL US ABOUT GEN ALPHA

17. 5. 2023 Millennial parents are first-generation digital natives and are bringing their understanding of digital life to bear in their approach to parenting, a new report says.