VODAFONE TV WILL OFFER PRIMA+ AS A GIFT INSTEAD OF VOYO

27. 1. 2025 For customers who have had access to Voyo, Vodafone TV will offer the competing service prima+ for three months. The prima+ service, which is operated by the Prima group, will appear on the Vodafone TV offer as a three-month gift for those customers who have subscribed to Voyo. MediaGuru.cz confirmed this to TV Prima. As… Continue reading VODAFONE TV WILL OFFER PRIMA+ AS A GIFT INSTEAD OF VOYO

WINE BRANDS INCREASED THEIR ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS BY ALMOST 15% LAST YEAR

24. 1. 2025 Compared to previous years, the wine category saw an increase in advertising investment in March last year, primarily in TV advertising. The grape wine category saw a change in terms of advertising investment last year. Compared to previous years, it increased in March, mainly in TV advertising. Overall, investments were up 14.4% year-on-year. This is… Continue reading WINE BRANDS INCREASED THEIR ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS BY ALMOST 15% LAST YEAR

ARE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING RETURNING? AUDIENCE ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING

23. 1. 2025 A new study from HUB Research shows that viewers of streaming services are receptive to advertising, especially when it saves them money on subscriptions. Users of streaming services are more willing to watch ads. That is, a full two-thirds of users have no problem with advertising as long as the ad reduces the price of… Continue reading ARE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING RETURNING? AUDIENCE ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING

STREAMING AND OTT SERVICES LOCALIZE CONTENT INTO ENGLISH THANKS TO AI

23. 1. 2025 It seems the opportunity to enter new markets with a foreign service has never been easier. The magic called AI can even handle localization into Czech. But it comes with some pitfalls. The reason why some foreign services eventually decided not to enter the Czech market in the past was not only the possible possession… Continue reading STREAMING AND OTT SERVICES LOCALIZE CONTENT INTO ENGLISH THANKS TO AI

NOVA INCLUDES PREMIERES OF SPECIALISTE, MARTA OR SURVIVOR

21. 1. 2025 During February, TV Nova will air the premiere episodes of established shows in prime time. Television Nova will air premiere episodes of its established shows during February. The announced news in linear broadcasting will also include the launch of the first series of the miniseries Král Šumavy. New episodes of the eleventh series of Specialisté are… Continue reading NOVA INCLUDES PREMIERES OF SPECIALISTE, MARTA OR SURVIVOR

OČKO STAR AND EXPRES APPLY FOR LICENSE EXTENSION

21. 1. 2025 The music stations Óčko Star and Óčko Expres have applied to the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting for an extension of their terrestrial broadcasting licences. The regulator grants them for a standard period of 12 years. The terrestrial licence of Óčko Star expires on 17 April this year, while Óčko Expres has a licence… Continue reading OČKO STAR AND EXPRES APPLY FOR LICENSE EXTENSION

IN THE USA WE IMPROVISED DURING UNEXPECTED EVENTS, SAYS VODVÁŘKOVÁ

16. 1. 2025 Kateřina Vodvářková has been working for several years as a foreign correspondent for Nova TV. During this time, she covered the elections twice in the United States, where she filmed reports together with a cameraman and contributed live to various newscasts. How does she prepare for long-term foreign travel? Who stands by her side as… Continue reading IN THE USA WE IMPROVISED DURING UNEXPECTED EVENTS, SAYS VODVÁŘKOVÁ

MEDIA CLUB AND NOVA DELIVERED THE MOST GRP LAST YEAR, INCREASED BY ČT AND ATMEDIA

14. 1. 2025 The position on the TV advertising market remains unchanged, with the overwhelming part of GRPs going to the Media Club and TV Nova networks. However, commercial TV channels are coping with the declining number of GRPs in linear broadcasting. Almost 86% of all TV advertising GRPs in 2024 were accounted for by the Media Club… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB AND NOVA DELIVERED THE MOST GRP LAST YEAR, INCREASED BY ČT AND ATMEDIA

JACOBS WAS THE FIRST TO USE THE BRANDING OF DRIVING SKILLS IN THE HBBTV ENVIRONMENT

13. 1. 2025 Jacobs Douwe Egberts, a leading coffee producer, in partnership with Prima TV and Kinet, is bringing a new twist to TV advertising. It was the first in the Czech Republic to use branding games in the HbbTV environment. It has also actively involved its Jacobs brand in the game and will reward successful players. The… Continue reading JACOBS WAS THE FIRST TO USE THE BRANDING OF DRIVING SKILLS IN THE HBBTV ENVIRONMENT

THE FIRST WEEK: ZOO NEW BEGINNINGS HAD MORE SPECTATORS THAN PROSTRENO

13. 1. 2025 The new series on TV Prima in the evening attracted more viewers than the number of viewers who watched Prostřeno at the same time last year. The series ZOO Nové začátky, which Prima launched as a novelty of its evening broadcast from 6 January from 18:00-19:00, was watched by an average of 464 thousand viewers… Continue reading THE FIRST WEEK: ZOO NEW BEGINNINGS HAD MORE SPECTATORS THAN PROSTRENO

CZECH LION: MOST NOMINATIONS FOR VLNY, HOPE FOR VOYO AND ČT

13. 1. 2025 In the number of nominations for the Czech Lion Film Awards, the films Vlny, Amerikánka, Mord and the miniseries Metoda Markovič: Hojer lead the way. The Czech Film and Television Academy (CFTA) has presented the nominations for the 32nd annual Czech Lion film awards. 29 titles will compete for the symbolic Czech Lion statuettes in… Continue reading CZECH LION: MOST NOMINATIONS FOR VLNY, HOPE FOR VOYO AND ČT

ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS STARTS ITS 32. ANNUAL

10. 1. 2025 The ADC Czech Creative Awards is now accepting Early Birds entries. The 32nd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards, organised by the Czech Art Directors Club, has kicked off. The competition is now accepting Early Birds entries. The deadline for regular entries is 31 January, the extended deadline will run throughout February. “In the… Continue reading ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS STARTS ITS 32. ANNUAL

PRIMA GROUP BELIEVES IT IS CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH SKYLINK

9. 1. 2025 The Prima Group says it believes an agreement with operator Skylink is imminent. Television Prima says it is close to an agreement with Canal+ Luxembourg, owner of operator Skylink, over a deal for satellite distribution of its channels. “Our goal has always been and will always be satisfied viewers. That is why we are pleased… Continue reading PRIMA GROUP BELIEVES IT IS CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH SKYLINK

47 BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH REPUBLIC LAST YEAR, MÜLLER PLANS TO ENTER THIS YEAR

8. 1. 2025 A record number of new brands entered the Czech retail market in 2024. This year, drugstores such as Müller and Wendy’s Woolworth are planning to enter the market. A total of 47 brands will enter the Czech market in 2024, according to a survey by Cushman & Wakefield, which has been tracking new entries for… Continue reading 47 BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH REPUBLIC LAST YEAR, MÜLLER PLANS TO ENTER THIS YEAR

MARKETING TRENDS 2025: TRANSPARENCY, AI AND RETAIL MEDIA

8. 1. 2025 What all can make its way into marketing, advertising and communications in the Czech market? Here’s an overview of this year’s trends. At the beginning of the new year, we bring you a overview of the trends that several companies predict will influence marketing, advertising and communication on the Czech market in the coming months.… Continue reading MARKETING TRENDS 2025: TRANSPARENCY, AI AND RETAIL MEDIA

HOW TO CONQUER THE CHALLENGING YEAR 2025? DON’T FORGET CREATIVITY, ORIGINALITY AND WIT!

6. 1. 2025 What will this year be like from a marketing perspective? In the first issue of the twenty-fifth edition of MAM, marketers from brands such as Komerční banka and Notino, as well as representatives of the media sector, reveal their predictions, expectations, plans and tasks. Almost none of the interviewees doubt that this year will be… Continue reading HOW TO CONQUER THE CHALLENGING YEAR 2025? DON’T FORGET CREATIVITY, ORIGINALITY AND WIT!

ČT STARTS SPRING SCHEME, NOVA AND PRIMA WILL JOIN GRADUALLY

6. 1. 2025 Czech Television is introducing the first news from its spring schedule in the week of 6 January. Nova and Prima are starting the year with new episodes of well-known shows or reruns. They will introduce the new programmes in the following weeks of the new year. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Czech Television will present for… Continue reading ČT STARTS SPRING SCHEME, NOVA AND PRIMA WILL JOIN GRADUALLY

CZECH TV REMAINED FIRST IN 2024, HELPED BY A YEAR OF SPORTS

2. 1. 2025 Czech Television’s sports remained the most watched in 2024 in the universal audience over 15 years old. The sports year and viewer interest in the domestic hockey championship helped the result. In 2024, Czech Television’s stations achieved the highest TV market share in the universal group over 15 years of age in all-day broadcasting. Their… Continue reading CZECH TV REMAINED FIRST IN 2024, HELPED BY A YEAR OF SPORTS