FIGHT FOR SPORTS RIGHTS: ČT WANTS TO KEEP THE ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE EURO AND THE OLYMPICS

11. 10. 2024 Czech Television, which has lost the broadcasting rights to some sports competitions due to commercial pressure, is interested in retaining the broadcasting rights for sporting events involving the Czech national team in the future. Sports media was the topic of discussion at this year’s Sport Alive conference. Czech Television wants to keep the broadcasting rights… Continue reading FIGHT FOR SPORTS RIGHTS: ČT WANTS TO KEEP THE ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE EURO AND THE OLYMPICS

STUDY USA: NEARLY 60M U.S. HOMES WATCHED THE OLYMPICS

12. 8. 2024 Household viewing of the Paris games was up 11% compared to the Tokyo games, Samba TV reported. New data from Samba TV confirms that the Paris Olympics hit gold with audiences as the games saw an 11% increase in household viewership compared to the Tokyo games that aired in 2020. More than 1 million new… Continue reading STUDY USA: NEARLY 60M U.S. HOMES WATCHED THE OLYMPICS

UNDER THE FIVE OLYMPIC RINGS. GAME-CHANGING TV ADS

9. 8. 2024 The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are slowly heading towards the Closing Ceremony. As we already know, the Olympics are not only the pinnacle of professional athletes’ careers but also a very rewarding time for marketers to present their revolutionary ideas. World-renowned brands have always used and continue to use the emotional power of sport… Continue reading UNDER THE FIVE OLYMPIC RINGS. GAME-CHANGING TV ADS

BEYOND THE PITCH – FUSE & SYSTEM1 STUDY REVEALS WINNING STRATEGY FOR SPORT SPONSORSHIP

6. 8. 2024 Brands can score a ‘Sport Dividend’ through effective sport sponsorship, according to a new study by global sports and marketing agency FUSE in partnership with creative effectiveness platform System1. The study, The Sport Dividend: Unlocking Incremental Brand Growth Through Sport Sponsorship, revealed that a range of activations associated with sport sponsorship, from advertising to digital… Continue reading BEYOND THE PITCH – FUSE & SYSTEM1 STUDY REVEALS WINNING STRATEGY FOR SPORT SPONSORSHIP

HALF OF CZECHS PLANNED TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS

2. 8. 2024 Before the start of the Summer Olympics, the majority of the domestic online population declared their interest in watching the Games. This is a comparable proportion to previous Olympic Games. More than half of the respondents (54%) planned to watch the performances of the world’s athletes before the start of the Summer Games in Paris.… Continue reading HALF OF CZECHS PLANNED TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS

HOW BRANDS CAN USE SPORTING EVENTS TO SCORE NEW AUDIENCES

1. 8. 2024 A summer of sports gives marketers the chance to win big when it comes to audience engagement. But how can contextual advertising help them stay ahead of the competition? This summer, it’s not only the players and competitors who’ll be hoping to win big at Euro 24 and the Summer Olympics in Paris. Brands will… Continue reading HOW BRANDS CAN USE SPORTING EVENTS TO SCORE NEW AUDIENCES

PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: SPORTS MEDIA IN THE ERA OF FRAGMENTATION

26. 7. 2024 The International Olympic Committee’s Jérôme Parmentier on Olympic viewing habits in the era of TikTok and Netflix, and what this means for media rights. What trends are you seeing at the IOC from a media perspective, in terms of how sports content is consumed and the impact this is having on broadcasters and media platforms?… Continue reading PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: SPORTS MEDIA IN THE ERA OF FRAGMENTATION

A GOLD MEDAL FOR ADVERTISING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE UTOPIA! SYSTEM1 GIVES ADVICE AND A HELPING HAND

24. 7. 2024 Not only athletes deserve to stand on the winners’ podium. Making an Olympic ad that catches the eye, is memorable, and generates amazing sales results is also worth a medal, at least an imaginary one. “Go for gold with advertising that has a passion for sport, entertains and inspires audiences, and draws attention to your… Continue reading A GOLD MEDAL FOR ADVERTISING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE UTOPIA! SYSTEM1 GIVES ADVICE AND A HELPING HAND

HALF OF CZECHS ARE INTERESTED IN THE OLYMPICS, ATTRACTED BY ATHLETICS AND TENNIS. SPORTS COLLECTIONS APPEAL ESPECIALLY TO YOUNG PEOPLE

24. 7. 2024 The Olympic Games start in Paris on Friday. In the Czech Republic, 52 per cent of the population is interested in the Games. The Czech team’s sportswear collection has been noted by 71 per cent of Czechs, and is particularly liked by young people. Half of the Czechs are interested, while in the host country… Continue reading HALF OF CZECHS ARE INTERESTED IN THE OLYMPICS, ATTRACTED BY ATHLETICS AND TENNIS. SPORTS COLLECTIONS APPEAL ESPECIALLY TO YOUNG PEOPLE

OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS

22. 7. 2024 The Olympics is a global phenomenon that captures the attention of audiences, brands and advertisers worldwide. With over three billion viewers tuning in for the 2020 Tokyo Games and similar numbers expected for the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, brands have an exceptional opportunity to connect with a vast, diverse audience. What makes the Olympics… Continue reading OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS

PREPARATIONS ARE DRAWING TO A CLOSE. THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES ARE ALWAYS A CHALLENGE NOT ONLY FOR THE ATHLETES BUT ALSO FOR THE MARKETING DEPARTMENTS OF THE PARTNERS

19. 7. 2024 We are just days away from the start of the most spectacular sporting event of this year. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner and preparations are reaching their peak on all fronts. Fans are already studying the schedule, searching for the streaming platforms that will offer them the best coverage… Continue reading PREPARATIONS ARE DRAWING TO A CLOSE. THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES ARE ALWAYS A CHALLENGE NOT ONLY FOR THE ATHLETES BUT ALSO FOR THE MARKETING DEPARTMENTS OF THE PARTNERS

THE OLYMPICS IS FIGHTING FOR YOUNG VIEWERS. SERVING THEM A VIDEO WITH A POPULAR SINGER AND LURING INFLUENCERS TO PARIS

18. 7. 2024 The Summer Olympics are trying to target Generation Z, who watch sports differently – often in short segments instead of live broadcasts. The upcoming Olympic Games are trying to attract a young audience. Broadcasting rights are a source of huge revenue, yet surveys show that only a minority of young people watch sport via live… Continue reading THE OLYMPICS IS FIGHTING FOR YOUNG VIEWERS. SERVING THEM A VIDEO WITH A POPULAR SINGER AND LURING INFLUENCERS TO PARIS

HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH THE OLYMPIC AUDIENCE WITH CONNECTED TV ADVERTISING?

17. 7. 2024 With Paris 2024 just around the corner, Martin Wexler, (SVP channel partnerships at Acxiom), outlines why brands are putting connected TV (CTV) at the center of their Olympic marketing strategies. He also explains what you can do to achieve medal-worthy performance from your CTV campaigns. The Olympics is an event like no other. And that’s… Continue reading HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH THE OLYMPIC AUDIENCE WITH CONNECTED TV ADVERTISING?

ŠKODA, ČEZ, JÁGR, ČESKÝ LEV AND ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI. WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS SPONSORSHIP BRANDS?

16. 7. 2024 The success of athletes goes hand in hand with the interest of Czechs in supporting professional sport, which maintains a high awareness of sponsorship among the Czech public. Engaging in supporting projects in the field of sustainability and environmental protection can be a safe bet in building a positive image. Among the best-known “brands” –… Continue reading ŠKODA, ČEZ, JÁGR, ČESKÝ LEV AND ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI. WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS SPONSORSHIP BRANDS?

2024 OLYMPICS COME ALIVE WITH MEDIA AI

9. 7. 2024 AI can’t compete, but, it can enhance and verify storytelling. The Olympics are more than just a sporting event—they are a showcase of human stories that inspire and captivate us. As media technology evolves, so does our ability to share these stories with audiences around the world. Artificial Intelligence is one of the technologies that… Continue reading 2024 OLYMPICS COME ALIVE WITH MEDIA AI

FOOTBALL EURO IN ADVERTISING: ENGLAND IS BEST IN EUROPE AT LEAST SOMEWHERE

24. 6. 2024 The group stage of the European football championship is reaching its climax and just as the Czech team’s performance has not brought much joy so far, creativity is also lacking on the part of local brands. That’s also why it’s more interesting to look elsewhere in Europe to see what football campaigns have emerged.. Adidas… Continue reading FOOTBALL EURO IN ADVERTISING: ENGLAND IS BEST IN EUROPE AT LEAST SOMEWHERE

DESPITE STREAMING’S INROADS, TENTPOLE TV VIEWING STILL DONE TRADITIONALLY

20. 6. 2024 According to Inscape’s Q1 2024 TV Market Trends report, nearly 80% of U.S. households’ viewing time for news was via cable, satellite or over-the-air antenna.  Although streaming is capturing an increasing share of live, linear viewing — thanks to smart TV apps and devices that provide access to what broadcast and cable networks are currently… Continue reading DESPITE STREAMING’S INROADS, TENTPOLE TV VIEWING STILL DONE TRADITIONALLY

SURVEY USA AND EU: LIVE EVENT BROADCASTING IS PREFERRED CHOICE FOR 40% OF TV VIEWERS

18. 6. 2024 A new survey highlights the growing importance of live event programming, particularly sports, for the broadcast industry with the finding that live events are the preferred type of broadcast content for 40% of TV viewers around the world, proving more popular than any other type of programming.  The survey involved consumers in the U.S., U.K.,… Continue reading SURVEY USA AND EU: LIVE EVENT BROADCASTING IS PREFERRED CHOICE FOR 40% OF TV VIEWERS