MEDIA CLUB LAUNCHES CTV PROGRAMMATIC VIDEO ADVERTISING
4. 10. 2023 The Czech Republic’s Media Club has launched a new programmatic buying of video advertising on TVs connected to the internet. It brings the possibility of unique programmatic advertising planning in the prima+ video library, HbbTV, smart TV applications, Samsung, LG, Android TV and IPTV operators from a single interface. Media Club is the first on… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB LAUNCHES CTV PROGRAMMATIC VIDEO ADVERTISING
NOVA GROUP HAS ACQUIRED THE RIGHTS TO BROADCAST FORMULA 1
2. 10. 2023 From 2024, Formula 1 coverage will move from AMC channels to Nova Sport channels. The Nova Group has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to Formula 1. From 2024, Nova Sport will broadcast the world motorsport series on its pay channels. Nova plans to announce details on the form of broadcasting during the winter. “The acquisition… Continue reading NOVA GROUP HAS ACQUIRED THE RIGHTS TO BROADCAST FORMULA 1
TV NOVA PODCAST KUBA S NOVOU: TV DRAWS LOTS FOR CINDERELLA AND OTHER FAIRY TALES EVERY YEAR
28. 9. 2023 Kuba S Novou podcast is coming up with another sequel. This time, we look into buying shows. Jan Rudovsky has been leading the acquisitions team at TV Nova and TV Markiza since May 2023. He returned to Nova after 11 years in a similar position at a rival broadcaster. In an interview with Jakub Strýček,… Continue reading TV NOVA PODCAST KUBA S NOVOU: TV DRAWS LOTS FOR CINDERELLA AND OTHER FAIRY TALES EVERY YEAR
THE PROPOSAL TO INCREASE MONEY FOR ČT IS SHOCKING AND UNACCEPTABLE WITHOUT DISCUSSION
26. 9. 2023 The proposed major media amendment to provide more funding for ČT (Czech Television) and ČRO (Czech Radio) cannot be adopted without a discussion on the role of the public service. the discussion should have been held at the beginning of the preparation of the new legislation, says president of AKTV, Klára Brachtlová.
COMMERCIAL RADIO COMPANIES: THE DRAFT AMENDMENT POSES A THREAT TO THE DUAL MEDIA SYSTEM
25. 9. 2023 Commercial radio networks organised in the Association of Private Broadcasters (APSV) reject the draft of a major media amendment and consider it a threat to the dual media system. Commercial radio companies that are members of the Association of Private Broadcasters have also spoken out against the so-called “major media amendment”, which is supposed to… Continue reading COMMERCIAL RADIO COMPANIES: THE DRAFT AMENDMENT POSES A THREAT TO THE DUAL MEDIA SYSTEM
STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING ASSOCIATIONS ON THE PROPOSED “MAJOR MEDIA AMENDMENT”
20. 9. 2023 Czech publishers represented in professional associations SPIR (Association for Internet Development) and UV (Union of Publishers) demand an expert discussion on the financing of public media and their role alongside commercial media. They criticise the fact that the introduction of the amendment to the acts on Czech Television, Czech Radio, and radio and television fees… Continue reading STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING ASSOCIATIONS ON THE PROPOSED “MAJOR MEDIA AMENDMENT”
COMMERCIAL TV COMPANIES DEMAND WITHDRAWAL OF MAJOR MEDIA AMENDMENT
19. 9. 2023 The commercial television groups Nova, Prima and Óčko show their displeasure with not being invited to discuss the proposal to increase the fees for ČT (Czech Television).
THE TV BATTLE WILL BE TOUGH AGAIN. PRIMA WILL EXPAND ITS PORTFOLIO
28. 8. 2023 Prima group CEO, Marek Singer, expects a fierce autumn battle between the top three TV networks. He also confirms that Prima is interested in expanding its portfolio. Prima TV Group would like to increase its share of the television market in the autumn, which is to be supported by its new autumn schedule. It rests… Continue reading THE TV BATTLE WILL BE TOUGH AGAIN. PRIMA WILL EXPAND ITS PORTFOLIO
OTT VIEWING TAKES OFF IN CZECH REPUBLIC
25. 8. 2023 The viewing of video content on the internet is growing by around a third each year in the Czech Republic. At the same time, according to the national transmission company CRA, the volume of transferred data is also growing at the same rate. CRA provides the infrastructure to broadcasters such as Prima and Nova, and… Continue reading OTT VIEWING TAKES OFF IN CZECH REPUBLIC
CZECH TOP SHOWS OF THE SUMMER: POLICIE MODRAVA, SPECIALISTÉ, MÍSTO ZLOČINU
24. 8. 2023 The top show of this year’s summer holiday broadcast was a rerun of the series Policie Modrava (Modrava Police). The most-watched non-legislative trio also included the series Specialisté (Specialists) and Místo Činu (Crime Scene). Policie Modrava (TV Nova) was the most-watched programme of this year’s holiday season with an average of more than one million… Continue reading CZECH TOP SHOWS OF THE SUMMER: POLICIE MODRAVA, SPECIALISTÉ, MÍSTO ZLOČINU
MEDIA CLUB LAUNCHES AUTOMATIC HBBTV AD BUYING
15. 8. 2023 The Czech sales agency Media Club has with its technological partner KINET developed a new advertising platform which allows clients to quickly and automatically purchase the Switch-In advertising format on HbbTV. Known as AD SIMPLE, it has since the beginning of this month been available for advertising agencies and clients at www.adsimple.cz. Commenting on the… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB LAUNCHES AUTOMATIC HBBTV AD BUYING
NOVA’S SALES EXCEEDED SEVEN BILLION LAST YEAR, PROFIT OVER A BILLION
15. 8. 2023 Television group Nova increased its revenues to more than seven billion crowns in 2022. TV advertising brings in the strongest revenues, with Voya subscriptions growing the fastest. Last year, Nova Television Group’s revenues exceeded the seven billion CZK mark, reaching a total of 7.07 billion CZK. Profit after tax also increased to CZK 1.1 billion.… Continue reading NOVA’S SALES EXCEEDED SEVEN BILLION LAST YEAR, PROFIT OVER A BILLION
PRIMA GROUP PULLED IN REVENUES OF FOUR BILLION LAST YEAR
14. 8. 2023 The Prima Group generated revenues of nearly CZK 4 billion last year, with profits exceeding half a billion. The operator of the Prima TV group generated revenues of CZK 3.975 billion last year, up 6 percent year-on-year. The group remained in profit exceeding half a billion crowns, specifically 508 million crowns. CZK 50 million. But… Continue reading PRIMA GROUP PULLED IN REVENUES OF FOUR BILLION LAST YEAR
THE AUTUMN PROGRAMME OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISION FULL OF NEWS
12. 8. 2023 The summer has entered its second half and last week the commercial TV stations associated in the Association of Commercial Television presented a number of new programmes for the autumn. What can the audience look forward to? TV Nova will be introducing several new programmes in the autumn The autumn programming schedule of TV Nova… Continue reading THE AUTUMN PROGRAMME OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISION FULL OF NEWS
THE MEDIA IS A SPEEDBOAT. OPPORTUNITY AHEAD IS HUGE, SAYS THE DEPUTY CEO OF CME
10. 8. 2023 Is media a field in decline? Few will refute that as forcefully as Dušan Švalek. The man who already largely runs the operations of CME, the multinational group that operates the Czech Republic’s most-watched commercial television and has huge plans for the Voyo video library. The movements he indicates with his hand are telling enough… Continue reading THE MEDIA IS A SPEEDBOAT. OPPORTUNITY AHEAD IS HUGE, SAYS THE DEPUTY CEO OF CME
EFFIE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING, ONLY DAYS LEFT
8. 8. 2023 Agencies and sponsors don’t have much time left to submit projects to the Advertising and Marketing Effectiveness Competition. The deadline for submissions to the 26th Effie Czech Republic is approaching. Agencies and commissioners can only submit their campaigns to the advertising and marketing effectiveness competition organised by the Association of Communication Agencies (AKA) until Friday,… Continue reading EFFIE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING, ONLY DAYS LEFT
PRIMA+ WILL ALSO OFFER SERIALS FROM CZECH TELEVISION, AMBULANCE OR MARIA THERESA, ANNOUNCES THE HEAD OF TV PRIMA
8. 8. 2023 The commercial television Prima has reached an agreement with the public Czech Television on the transfer of selected series from the Czech Television to its streaming platform prima+. “We have already negotiated a deal with Czech Television,” says Prima Group CEO Marek Singer in an interview with Médiář. He also explains his experience with the… Continue reading PRIMA+ WILL ALSO OFFER SERIALS FROM CZECH TELEVISION, AMBULANCE OR MARIA THERESA, ANNOUNCES THE HEAD OF TV PRIMA
THE WEEK WITH DEPECHE MODE WAS ABOVE AVERAGE FOR OČKO STAR
7. 8. 2023 The average audience share during Saturday’s Best of Depeche Mode was 4.5 times higher than this year’s average for Óčka Star in the 15 to 69 year old category. This selection generated a high level of interest from viewers aged 35 and over. For example, among female viewers aged 35 to 44, the audience share… Continue reading THE WEEK WITH DEPECHE MODE WAS ABOVE AVERAGE FOR OČKO STAR