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

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

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

YOUNG ADULTS ARE CHOOSING TO READ THE NEWS, NOT WATCH IT

3. 2. 2026 45% of 18-29-year-olds prefer reading the news, compared to just 31% who prefer watching it, according to an August 2025 survey from Pew Research Center. This text-first preference aligns with how young adults consume content overall. Gen Z spends 58% of their video time on social media rather than streaming services, according to Deloitte, favoring… Continue reading YOUNG ADULTS ARE CHOOSING TO READ THE NEWS, NOT WATCH IT

CZECHS AND TELEVISION: AMONG THE MOST LOYAL VIEWERS IN EUROPE

3. 2. 2026 In the European context, Czechs are among the nations that have long been avid television viewers. Even in an era of growing media fragmentation, television broadcasting maintains a strong reach, stable viewership and the ability to appeal to a wide audience throughout the week. While watching television remains a normal part of the day in… Continue reading CZECHS AND TELEVISION: AMONG THE MOST LOYAL VIEWERS IN EUROPE

SHOULD BROADCASTERS PRODUCE NEWS THAT LOOKS MORE LIKE YOUTUBE?

2. 2. 2026 KSHB Kansas City offers an intriguing case study in producing YouTube-style news videos that are platform portable and striking chords with audiences. Diversity of content is one of YouTube’s greatest strengths. Whether I’m looking for information on installing solar panels, learning watercolor techniques, repairing a bicycle or watching live television, there is something for everyone.… Continue reading SHOULD BROADCASTERS PRODUCE NEWS THAT LOOKS MORE LIKE YOUTUBE?

CZECHS MAINLY WANT TO WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON TELEVISION, WITH ICE HOCKEY AND BIATHLON PROVING MOST POPULAR

30. 1. 2026 Czechs want to watch the Winter Olympics mainly on television, with younger people preferring social networks and streams more than older people, according to research by ResSolution Group for MediaGuru.cz. Television remains the main medium for watching the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina among Czech viewers. According to research by ResSolution Group for… Continue reading CZECHS MAINLY WANT TO WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON TELEVISION, WITH ICE HOCKEY AND BIATHLON PROVING MOST POPULAR

STREAMING VIDEO ADS HOLD ATTENTION FAR BETTER THAN TV

30. 1. 2026 The Video Futures Collective and Amplified have published findings from a market-wide study that measured attentive viewing of advertising on streaming video platforms in Australia. The study reported that audiences watched an average of 79% of a streaming video advert attentively. It split that total into 59% active attention and 20% passive attention. The organisations… Continue reading STREAMING VIDEO ADS HOLD ATTENTION FAR BETTER THAN TV

WHAT GOOGLE’S LEGAL THREAT REALLY MEANS: STOP TREATING YOUTUBE LIKE IT’S TV

29. 1. 2026 The real reason Google doesn’t want YouTube measured like television. Sometimes the news arrives not as a surprise, but as a head-slapping realisation. It emerged yesterday that Google handed the UK’s TV measurement body a cease-and-desist letter for doing something very simple: measuring YouTube like television. Not impressions nor claims. Actual viewing on TV sets,… Continue reading WHAT GOOGLE’S LEGAL THREAT REALLY MEANS: STOP TREATING YOUTUBE LIKE IT’S TV

ONEPLAY ADDS SPORT 1 AND SPORT 2 CHANNELS, ALSO ADDS AMC AND FILM+

29. 1. 2026 TV Nova has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with AMC Networks. As a result, Oneplay will include Sport 1 and Sport 2 channels, among others, offering a complete selection of domestic and international sports competitions in one place. From 2 February 2026,Oneplay will expand its offering with new television channels from the AMC Networks group.… Continue reading ONEPLAY ADDS SPORT 1 AND SPORT 2 CHANNELS, ALSO ADDS AMC AND FILM+

PRIMA CHANGES ITS STRUCTURE, CREATING CONTENT AND PRODUCTION AND PRODUCT DIVISIONS

28. 1. 2026 Prima is changing its organisational structure. It is introducing new divisions: Content and Production, headed by Jan Maxa, and Product, headed by Petr Král. Josef Hladík is moving to head the Media Club radio division. The temporary head of prima+ is the group’s CEO, Lukáš Kubát. From 1 February,the Prima Group will modify its organisational… Continue reading PRIMA CHANGES ITS STRUCTURE, CREATING CONTENT AND PRODUCTION AND PRODUCT DIVISIONS