THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

ONEPLAY TO RELEASE PŘÍPADY JIŘÍHO MARKOVIČE AND THE SERIES ŠTĚSTÍČKU NAPROTI

New titles from the world of football and a continuation of the work of investigator Jiří Markovič will be available on the Oneplay video platform this fall. The Oneplay platform will premiere two new documentary series this fall. The first is Případy Jiřího Markoviče, a four-part miniseries that charts the life and career of police… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

PRIMA+ IN AUTUMN: NIGHT OPERATOR, TRAITORS, NO MERCY, AND TITLES ON VIAPLAY

The prima+ streaming platform has unveiled its lineup for this year’s fall season. The streaming platform prima+ will offer a new series, Polabí, and the second season of the reality show Zrádci ahead of schedule this fall. Only on prima+, Prima will premiere the series Noční operatér, inspired by real events, starring Lukáš Vaculík in… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

TN LIVE HAS A NEW STUDIO, COMING AFTER BROADCAST EXPANSION

The internet news and lifestyle channel TN Live will begin broadcasting from a new studio on August 1. This is the latest development after the channel expanded its broadcasts to 24 hours a day in April this year. TN Live, an online news and lifestyle channel, will begin broadcasting from a new studio on August… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

SECOND SEASON OF REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI WILL EXPAND TO CINEMAS, ACCOMPANIED BY AN AFTERSHOW AND PODCASTS

Expansion to cinemas, a new talk show, discussions, and podcasts will accompany the second season of the psychological reality show Zrádci. The second season of the series Zrádci will have several new associated channels right from the start. Viewers will be able to watch the aftershow Zrádci: Ze záhrobí  with eliminated players. It will be… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

NIELSEN: AD-SUPPORTED CONTENT REPRESENTED NEARLY 74% OF ALL HOUSEHOLD TV VIEWING IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2025

Ad-supported content across legacy television and streaming platforms watched on household TVs accounted for almost 74% of a TV viewing in the first six months of the year, according to new data from Nielsen. Viewing content with ads gained 1.2 share points to finish at 73.6%, while non-ad supported content consumption dropped to a 26.4%… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

HBBTV ENABLES SECURE CONTENT DELIVERY WITH NEW DRM SPECIFICATION

The HbbTV Association has announced a new specification for the integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in HbbTV implementations and services. The specification was approved at the latest meeting of the HbbTV Steering Group and marks a significant step forward in enabling widespread secure delivery of premium content via HbbTV-based services. The new specification formalises… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

CZECHS CHANGE STREAMING SERVICES MOST OFTEN IN THE REGION AND DOWNLOAD THE MOST

Czechs often change their streaming service subscriptions and pay less than users in other Central and Eastern European countries, according to a study by WPP Media. According to the latest study by VideoTrack CEE from WPP Media, the streaming market in Central and Eastern Europe is a dynamic environment where global trends mix with local… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

HOW AUTHENTIC PRODUCT PLACEMENT CAPTURES THE STREAMING GENERATION

For many brands, traditional paid media no longer guarantees the results that it used to. Linear TV programming can rack up six-figure invoices, even for start-ups or smaller brands, and more and more consumers are actively avoiding ads on streaming services, no matter the cost. According to a 2024 report, nearly two-thirds of surveyed viewers… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

CZECH AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY SLUMPED LAST YEAR, BUT LOCAL VOD AND ADVERTISING GREW

The Czech audiovisual industry took a break in 2024 amid unfavourable incentives and focused on preparing conditions for new growth, with Czech VOD production and advertising on the rise. The Czech audiovisual industry experienced a significant decline in 2024, mainly due to a temporary loss of competitiveness in film incentives. The industry’s total turnover fell… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

PRIMA ORIGINALS IS CHANGING TO FRIENDS PRODUCTION

Under its new name, Friends Production wants to produce not only for Prima, but also for other entities. The production company Prima Originals, which is part of the Prima Group, is changing its name to Friends Production from June. It wants to open up to external clients and new formats. The company’s managing directors will… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

YOUTUBE, GAMES AND NETFLIX ON TV? IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, PEOPLE SPEND 33 MINUTES A DAY ON THESE

Televisions are increasingly being used for activities other than watching TV, but traditional broadcasting remains the main use. Other activities on TV screens take up an average of 33 minutes a day for viewers. Thanks to its internet connection, the TV is becoming the multimedia centre of the home. In addition to watching traditional broadcasting,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0

THE TRANSITION OF O2 CUSTOMERS TO ONEPLAY IS NEARING COMPLETION. WE WANT TO CREATE A NEW LOVE BRAND, SAYS NOVA CEO

Nova TV completes a major transition of customers from O2 TV to its new platform, Oneplay. In an interview with e15, Nova CEO Daniel Grunt describes why Nova has given up the successful Voyo brand, how it is handling the technical difficulties that accompanied the launch of Oneplay, and explains where the new streaming giant… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TELEVISION 2.0