PRIMA+ IS OFFERING A TREAT IN APRIL WITH NEPELA, TRUE CRIME AND THE ROCKY FILM SERIES

7. 4. 2026 The main new release on prima+ in April is the new true-crime series Minuty zločinu, which follows on from the Hlasy zločinu project. Minute by minute, it presents reconstructed cases from Czech criminal history. The film Nepela will also premiere. The prima+  streaming platform will offer several premieres, documentaries and popular series and film series… Continue reading PRIMA+ IS OFFERING A TREAT IN APRIL WITH NEPELA, TRUE CRIME AND THE ROCKY FILM SERIES

ONEPLAY HAS LAUNCHED A FIREPLACE, PROMOTING SURVIVOR, LOVE ISLAND AND DUNAJ

7. 4. 2026 Oneplay has added a visual element of a burning fireplace to its offering, integrating it with its key formats. The Oneplay platform has added a visual element of a burning fireplace to its offering, thereby responding to current viewer trends whilst promoting its key broadcast formats. In addition to classic fireplace variants, including a country… Continue reading ONEPLAY HAS LAUNCHED A FIREPLACE, PROMOTING SURVIVOR, LOVE ISLAND AND DUNAJ

ČT SPORT AND NOVA WILL BE BROADCASTING THE CZECH REPUBLIC’S MATCHES AT THE WORLD CUP. WHEN WILL THEY BE SHOWN?

3. 4. 2026 Live coverage of the Czech national team’s group matches at the World Cup will be provided by both ČT sport and Nova. However, most of the matches will be broadcast outside prime time. The Czech team’s matches at the World Cup on the American continent will be broadcast simultaneously by ČT sport and Nova Action.… Continue reading ČT SPORT AND NOVA WILL BE BROADCASTING THE CZECH REPUBLIC’S MATCHES AT THE WORLD CUP. WHEN WILL THEY BE SHOWN?

RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHING TV ON MULTIPLE DEVICES? THE RULES ARE BEING TIGHTENED

2. 4. 2026 For several weeks now, customers of the SledováníTV service have been seeing a message on Nova Group channels stating that they have reached the maximum number of devices allowed for viewing their programmes. So what are the rules for using OTT services? The phenomenon of internet television and services known by the acronym OTT has… Continue reading RESTRICTIONS ON WATCHING TV ON MULTIPLE DEVICES? THE RULES ARE BEING TIGHTENED

NOVA IS PREPARING SERIES SUCH AS ‘OČKO’ AND ‘MUŽI V LETU’. ONEPLAY WILL FEATURE ‘KAUZY’, ‘KAFKA’ AND THE DOCUMENTARY ‘LEOŠ’

1. 4. 2026 The Nova Group is set to release a further 500 hours of original content. This will be broadcast on its two key channels: TV Nova’s linear service and the Oneplay online platform. The TV Nova Group and the Oneplay platform are preparing a line-up of original content for the coming seasons, comprising dozens of projects… Continue reading NOVA IS PREPARING SERIES SUCH AS ‘OČKO’ AND ‘MUŽI V LETU’. ONEPLAY WILL FEATURE ‘KAUZY’, ‘KAFKA’ AND THE DOCUMENTARY ‘LEOŠ’

TV EVENINGS HAVE GOT INTO FULL SWING. PEOPLE ARE WATCHING DRAMAS AND REALITY SHOWS IN PUBS TOO

28. 3. 2026 Watching television in the United States is becoming a social experience. Fans of TV series and reality shows are increasingly heading to bars for so-called ‘watch parties’, which are emerging as a new cultural and marketing phenomenon, notes Erika Luzsicza. It is no longer just football, hockey or the Olympics that are drawing audiences to… Continue reading TV EVENINGS HAVE GOT INTO FULL SWING. PEOPLE ARE WATCHING DRAMAS AND REALITY SHOWS IN PUBS TOO

PRIMA WILL BE SHOWING CZECH FILM CLASSICS, FAIRY TALES AND PREMIERES OF NEW SHOWS OVER EASTER

13. 3. 2026 Prima will feature a mix of Czech film classics, fairy tales, action films and romantic comedies in its Easter programming. On the main Prima channel, Friday evening will be dedicated to the fairy tale Šíleně smutná princezna. The Prima Group has prepared a themed programme line-up for the Easter holidays, combining Czech film classics, fairy… Continue reading PRIMA WILL BE SHOWING CZECH FILM CLASSICS, FAIRY TALES AND PREMIERES OF NEW SHOWS OVER EASTER

TVB: LINEAR TV STILL KING

5. 3. 2026 TV, viewed on a television screen, has the highest reach and time spent of all media platforms studied, according to the advertising association. A new report from the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) casts doubt among those who think linear TV’s days are numbered. According to the association’s 2026 Media Comparisons Study, TV, viewed on a television… Continue reading TVB: LINEAR TV STILL KING

PRIMA HAS A NEW SECTION IN THE WORKS. IT ANNOUNCES TITLES THAT WILL BE ADDED

25. 2. 2026 The Prima streaming platform has introduced a new highlighted category called Coming Soon (On the Way to You) in its New section, which shows viewers the most anticipated titles planned for the coming weeks. The offering for the coming period focuses primarily on strong emotions and genre diversity that will satisfy lovers of romance and… Continue reading PRIMA HAS A NEW SECTION IN THE WORKS. IT ANNOUNCES TITLES THAT WILL BE ADDED

VIEWERS CONTINUE TO ‘STRUGGLE’ WITH SPORTS PROGRAM DISCOVERY

25. 2. 2026 Sports program discovery — like that of overall TV/streaming discovery — continues to be a challenge for TV viewers, according to Reviews.org. Nearly half (45%) of viewers say they “struggle” to find a channel or streaming service for a specific game or to watch their favorite team, while 53% say they have missed a game… Continue reading VIEWERS CONTINUE TO ‘STRUGGLE’ WITH SPORTS PROGRAM DISCOVERY

TV ADS TOP THE CHARTS FOR PURCHASES, AND FOR ANNOYANCE

24. 2. 2026 TV ads drive purchase behavior for 49% of consumers, making them the most effective channel, even though 36% find them disruptive, according to a January report from DISQO. Beyond the chart: TV’s effectiveness has some science behind it. Across generations, 43% of US adults say TV is the most acceptable place for advertising, according to… Continue reading TV ADS TOP THE CHARTS FOR PURCHASES, AND FOR ANNOYANCE

PRIMA WANTS THREE BIG REALITY SHOWS A YEAR, ALSO LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP SERIES TO REPLACE POLABÍ

23. 2. 2026 With approximately 300,000 subscribers, the prima+ platform is still in a growth phase. Jan Maxa, the new Content and Production Director at the Prima Group, describes how he plans to connect the development of programmes for linear broadcasting with prima+, and what is coming up in the near future. On 1 February, Prima adjusted its… Continue reading PRIMA WANTS THREE BIG REALITY SHOWS A YEAR, ALSO LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP SERIES TO REPLACE POLABÍ

END OF FREE BROADCASTING? EUROPE DISCUSSES THE FUTURE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS CAUTIOUS

19. 2. 2026 The debate on the future of terrestrial television and analogue radio is shifting towards regulatory decisions. While France is predicting the end of terrestrial broadcasting within ten years and Slovakia has already abandoned free-to-air commercial stations, Britain is retaining FM until at least 2032. Czechia is currently focusing on stability and gradual evolution. In recent… Continue reading END OF FREE BROADCASTING? EUROPE DISCUSSES THE FUTURE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS CAUTIOUS

PRIMA HAS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THREE YEARS. NEW SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS ARE IN THE WORKS

11. 2. 2026 After three years, the Prima Group’s video platform has over 300,000 subscribers. The most successful programmes include Zrádci reality show, original series and some reality shows. Prima has also unveiled its new offerings for this year. Among other things, these will include a dating reality show, the details of which have not yet been specified.… Continue reading PRIMA HAS 300,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER THREE YEARS. NEW SERIES AND REALITY SHOWS ARE IN THE WORKS

DURING THE FIRST OLYMPIC WEEKEND, VIEWERS WERE MOST INTERESTED IN BIATHLON, SNOWBOARDING AND SPEED SKATING

9. 2. 2026 Sunday’s mixed biathlon relay race became the most watched biathlon broadcast in the history of Czech Television. The station announced this based on data from official electronic audience measurement provided by the Association of Television Organisations. During the first weekend of the Olympic Games, 1.759 million viewers watched the broadcast on television and via internet… Continue reading DURING THE FIRST OLYMPIC WEEKEND, VIEWERS WERE MOST INTERESTED IN BIATHLON, SNOWBOARDING AND SPEED SKATING

MEDAL WINS FOR MADĚROVÁ AND JÍLEK ON SUNDAY, EVENING FOR EXTRACTORS

9. 2. 2026 Biathlon competitions, snowboarding with Zuzana Maděrová’s golden success, and speed skating were among the most watched programmes on Sunday. The snowboarding competition was watched by almost 1.5 million viewers over the age of 15. Metoděj Jílek’s silver medal run was watched by over 1.2 million viewers. Among the evening programmes, another episode of the series… Continue reading MEDAL WINS FOR MADĚROVÁ AND JÍLEK ON SUNDAY, EVENING FOR EXTRACTORS

THE STATE OF PERFORMANCE TV IN 2026

6. 2. 2026 Attention is the hardest thing to buy. And everyone else is bidding too. People are scrolling, skipping, swiping, and split-screening their way through the day. Which is exactly why TV stands out. It offers a rare, uninterrupted moment where your audience is truly paying attention. Performance TV combines the power of TV advertising with the… Continue reading THE STATE OF PERFORMANCE TV IN 2026

TRUST IN TV GREW FASTER OVER PAST FOUR YEARS THAN ANY OTHER MEDIUM, RESEARCH REVEALS

5. 2. 2026 Following the launch of the Credos Trust Tracker data for 2025, Channel 4’s chief commercial officer analyses the results and their implications for TV advertising. In a world of deepfakes, bots and post-truth politics, it’s not surprising that consumers are seeking shelter in trusted environments where accuracy is everything, and facts are back in fashion.… Continue reading TRUST IN TV GREW FASTER OVER PAST FOUR YEARS THAN ANY OTHER MEDIUM, RESEARCH REVEALS