66.7% OF AD-SUPPORTED TV VIEWING BY 18 TO 49 YEAR OLDS GOES TO STREAMERS

New Nielsen guide says sports account for 29.2% of ad-supported viewing by 25–54-year olds. With the annual upfront ad market approaching, Nielsen has come out with a new data point that will drive senior sellers of traditional network advertising in search of another martini. In its 2026 Upfront Planning Guide, Nielsen says that streaming now… Continue reading 66.7% OF AD-SUPPORTED TV VIEWING BY 18 TO 49 YEAR OLDS GOES TO STREAMERS

PRIMA APPOINTS JAN WYKRYTOWICZ TO HEAD OF VOD SERVICES

Prima appoints director for VOD and non-advertising revenue, Jan Wykrytowicz joins the company. The Prima Group is filling a new management position in the field of digital services. From 1 April, media manager Jan Wykrytowicz, who has more than fifteen years of experience in the international media environment and the streaming services segment, will become… Continue reading PRIMA APPOINTS JAN WYKRYTOWICZ TO HEAD OF VOD SERVICES

ONEPLAY REPORTS NEARLY THREE BILLION VIEWS FOR THE YEAR AND OVERTAKES NETFLIX

One year after its launch, Oneplay has recorded nearly three billion video views and 1.6 billion hours watched. According to the Nova group, it became the largest streaming platform on the Czech market during its first year. The Oneplay streaming platform, which was created by merging the Voyo and O2 TV services, has been on… Continue reading ONEPLAY REPORTS NEARLY THREE BILLION VIEWS FOR THE YEAR AND OVERTAKES NETFLIX

EUROPE IS NOT AMERICA, YOUR STRATEGY SHOULDN’T BE EITHER

RTL AdAlliance tracked European viewing habits since 2022, here is what four editions reveal about ads, trust, discovery, churn and the first click. There is a lazy habit in our industry. Something shifts in the US market and within weeks it becomes a European strategy talking point. AVOD is booming, ad tiers are the future,… Continue reading EUROPE IS NOT AMERICA, YOUR STRATEGY SHOULDN’T BE EITHER

STUDY UK SAYS 28% EXPECT DISCOUNTS FOR WATCHING TOO MUCH TELEVISION

New UK research from Bango suggests growing consumer frustration with fixed monthly streaming fees, with 28% of Brits saying services should introduce rewards or discounts for binge-watching. The findings come from a survey of 1,500 UK consumers published in Bango’s latest report, The Future of Bundling Waits for No One. According to the research conducted for… Continue reading STUDY UK SAYS 28% EXPECT DISCOUNTS FOR WATCHING TOO MUCH TELEVISION

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

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

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

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

STUDY BY BARB: LIVE TV STILL ACCOUNTS FOR 45% OF VIEWING AS STREAMING HITS 38% IN 2025

Barb has published a new report, What People Watched in 2025, arguing that UK viewing habits are better explained by adaptation than a clean break from linear television. The report spans live and on-demand viewing across broadcasters’ VOD services, subscription streamers and video-sharing platforms, bringing the different parts of the TV ecosystem into a single… Continue reading STUDY BY BARB: LIVE TV STILL ACCOUNTS FOR 45% OF VIEWING AS STREAMING HITS 38% IN 2025

ONEPLAY IS PREPARING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE KUTNÁ HORA CASE. IT IS FROM THE CREATORS OF STUDNA AND IVETA

Oneplay is preparing another story based on real events. In a series with the working title Stoupenkyně, it will focus on the so-called Kutná Hora case. Oneplay is preparing a six-part series with the working title Stoupenkyně. It is based on the well-known Kutná Hora case. At the centre of the story is the fate… Continue reading ONEPLAY IS PREPARING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE KUTNÁ HORA CASE. IT IS FROM THE CREATORS OF STUDNA AND IVETA

ASIA EXPRESS KNOWS THE CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING TUNA AND ŠÁCHOVÁ FROM REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI

The travel reality show Asia Express has officially introduced the contestants for its premiere season. Among others, it will feature familiar faces from the reality show Zrádci, Nicole Šáchová and Jan Tuna. Nine pairs of contestants will compete in the new travel reality show Asia Express. Among them are some well-known names. For example, world… Continue reading ASIA EXPRESS KNOWS THE CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING TUNA AND ŠÁCHOVÁ FROM REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI

THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

Do brands still matter? How should media mixes be planned in an environment of limited budgets? How long does advertising work, and why is trust becoming one of the most valuable currencies in communication? These are the questions addressed by the British marketing organisation Thinkbox in its Nickable Studies 2025 report. The new study summarises… Continue reading THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

PRIMA TO TIGHTEN UP ADVERTISING REWINDING, VIEWERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO SKIP IT

The Prima media group is cancelling the so-called “grace period”, which allowed pay-TV operators to skip through advertising blocks for one minute. Viewers were abusing this feature. From 1 February, FTV Prima, inagreement with pay-TV operators, will tighten the conditions under which it will be possible to watch programmes on its channels on catch-up. This… Continue reading PRIMA TO TIGHTEN UP ADVERTISING REWINDING, VIEWERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO SKIP IT

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

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+

STUDY: TOP REASON FOR CANCELLING STREAMING SERVICE IS PROGRAMMING

In contrast the main reason for cancelling pay TV services is to reduce costs and save money, according to Parks Associates As pay TV operators continue to struggle with cord cutting and streaming platforms seeks to retain fickle consumers who regularly cancel subscriptions, a new study from Parks Associates takes a deep dive into consumer… Continue reading STUDY: TOP REASON FOR CANCELLING STREAMING SERVICE IS PROGRAMMING

TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

Czech viewers do not perceive television and streaming services as separate platforms, but as two parts of content between which they naturally move. According to research by Atmedia Index, conducted by Atmedia, which represents 20 thematic TV stations on the Czech market, Czechs switch between TV stations and streaming services depending on their mood, the… Continue reading TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

MEDIA 2025: THE EMERGENCE OF ONEPLAY, THE FIGHT FOR THE CZECH AND THE CZECH ONLY AND THE FEARS OF AI

Uncertainty about the impact of artificial intelligence, potential regulatory changes, changing user behaviour and a volatile and spillover advertising market are increasing pressures on the survival of media companies. The year 2025 was another year of systemic change and conflicting trends for Czech media. On the one hand, after long debates, the funding of public… Continue reading MEDIA 2025: THE EMERGENCE OF ONEPLAY, THE FIGHT FOR THE CZECH AND THE CZECH ONLY AND THE FEARS OF AI

FOOTBALL CHANCE LEAGUE VIEWERSHIP ON ONEPLAY IS HIGHER AGAIN THIS YEAR

The Chance League’s viewership grew significantly in the fall, with attendance among the highest ever. The autumn season of the Chance League confirmed the growing interest of fans in the domestic competition, according to data from the League Football Association (LFA). Viewership of league matches on Oneplay Sport rose 23 per cent year-on-year, the most… Continue reading FOOTBALL CHANCE LEAGUE VIEWERSHIP ON ONEPLAY IS HIGHER AGAIN THIS YEAR

STREAMING HAS NOT REPLACED TELEVISION, VIEWERS COMBINE THE PLATFORMS

Atmedia Index research shows that Czechs aged 15-69 are increasingly combining TV viewing with streaming services. Pure streaming viewers are a minority and platform connectivity is now a key factor. The range of video content is wider than ever before, but viewing time remains limited. The latest Atmedia Index research, conducted by Atmedia, therefore examined… Continue reading STREAMING HAS NOT REPLACED TELEVISION, VIEWERS COMBINE THE PLATFORMS