CME’S VOYO PASSES 1 MILLION PAYING SUBSCRIBERS

26. 2. 2024 Voyo has surpassed 1 million paying subscribers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovenia, making it the leading local SVOD provider in most of CME Group’s markets. The announcement comes just three years after the acquisition of CME by PPF Group and represents a nearly seven-fold increase since 2020. When PPF acquired CME in autumn… Continue reading CME’S VOYO PASSES 1 MILLION PAYING SUBSCRIBERS

THIS NIELSEN DATA SHOWS HOW THE WAY WE WATCH THE SUPER BOWL IS CHANGING

25. 2. 2024 Nielsen’s chief product officer talks about trends in NFL viewing. The Super Bowl continues to be one of the largest televised events of the year, but the way we tune in is rapidly shifting. Paramount+, which is streaming Super Bowl LVIII this year, is expecting to see record streaming numbers for the match between the… Continue reading THIS NIELSEN DATA SHOWS HOW THE WAY WE WATCH THE SUPER BOWL IS CHANGING

MARKETERS KEEP ADDING TECH DESPITE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY TOO MANY TOOLS

24. 2. 2024 Nearly two-thirds (65%) of marketers are prioritizing technology over creativity, a new study from Clevertouch Consulting found. Marketers are making martech a priority, although some organizations have found their stacks becoming increasingly complex and are looking to simplify them. Some 57% of marketers are feeling overwhelmed by the number of martech platforms available on the… Continue reading MARKETERS KEEP ADDING TECH DESPITE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY TOO MANY TOOLS

INVESTMENTS FOR SPORTS RIGHTS ARE INCREASING EVERY YEAR

24. 2. 2024 Watching sporting events has undergone a significant change in recent years. And sponsors must take it into account when preparing their communications. This year has been a busy one for sporting events. Football fans will be treated to the Euro – the European Football Championship, followed by the Copa América. Then in the summer, the… Continue reading INVESTMENTS FOR SPORTS RIGHTS ARE INCREASING EVERY YEAR

VOYO IN SLOVAKIA WILL TEMPORARILY INCLUDE NOVA SPORT 5 AND 6

23. 2. 2024 Voyo users in Slovakia can watch the new Nova Sport 5 and 6 stations as part of a temporary offer. From 29 February 2024, Voyo subscribers in Slovakia will be able to watch the new premium sports stations Nova Sport 5 and Nova Sport 6 as part of a special limited-time promotional offer for an… Continue reading VOYO IN SLOVAKIA WILL TEMPORARILY INCLUDE NOVA SPORT 5 AND 6

PRIMA PLANS BIGGER EXPANSION IN SLOVAKIA, PLANS SEVERAL CHANNELS

23. 2. 2024 Television group Prima wants to make more financial profit from its programmes broadcast in Slovakia. It plans to launch several of its thematic stations there. The Prima TV group’s intention to expand the number of its stations localised for the Slovak audience in Slovakia will include more than two thematic stations, Prima Cool and Prima… Continue reading PRIMA PLANS BIGGER EXPANSION IN SLOVAKIA, PLANS SEVERAL CHANNELS

SLOVAK AUTHORITIES FOUND NO VIOLATION OF THE LAW IN THE DISSEMINATION OF CZECH TV

23. 2. 2024 The Slovak Antimonopoly Office has not found any violation of the Competition Act in connection with the broadcasting of Czech television stations on the territory of Slovakia. The Slovak Antimonopoly Office (SAO) has not found any violation of the Act on Protection of Competition in connection with the broadcasting of programmes of Czech television stations… Continue reading SLOVAK AUTHORITIES FOUND NO VIOLATION OF THE LAW IN THE DISSEMINATION OF CZECH TV

IT’S ALL TV: STOP SILO-ING IT BY DELIVERY METHOD

22. 2. 2024 Dave Morgan reflects on how we currently view the world of television and total video. Two important headlines from MediaPost this week: “Total TV Viewing Hits 4-Year High In January” and “Linear TV ‘Down, Streaming ‘Flat To Slightly Up’: Analyst.” Let’s look at them one at a time. The first story reported the latest Nielsen… Continue reading IT’S ALL TV: STOP SILO-ING IT BY DELIVERY METHOD

RESTRICTIONS ON SPONSORSHIP, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND ONLINE: WHAT IS BEING PLAYED FOR?

22. 2. 2024 In March, the discussions of the working groups looking at the future organisation of the media market and the financing of public service media should reach their final stage. The working committees for the preparation of amendments to the Act on Czech Television, the Act on Czech Radio and the Act on Radio and Television… Continue reading RESTRICTIONS ON SPONSORSHIP, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND ONLINE: WHAT IS BEING PLAYED FOR?

29 PERCENT OF CZECHS PAY FOR STREAMING SERVICES. WHAT’S DRIVING THEM TO CANCEL THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS?

22. 2. 2024 The number of subscribers to streaming platforms in the Czech Republic is stable and continues to grow. Despite high inflation and the rising cost of living, only 10 percent of users have cancelled their subscriptions in the past year. Netflix, Voyo, Disney+, Spotify or HBO Max are the most common users. This is according to… Continue reading 29 PERCENT OF CZECHS PAY FOR STREAMING SERVICES. WHAT’S DRIVING THEM TO CANCEL THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS?

ADAM ŠPÍNA: 2024 WILL BE THE BEST YEAR TO CHANGE THE BRAND SETTING

22. 2. 2024 How to build brands this year? Start with a customer needs analysis followed by a positioning assessment. Rising consumer prices due to inflation are causing people to think more about what they spend their money on. A full 93 percent of Czechs are currently thinking about where and how to save on their spending (NIQ,… Continue reading ADAM ŠPÍNA: 2024 WILL BE THE BEST YEAR TO CHANGE THE BRAND SETTING

BRANDS SHOULD LEAN INTO LOYALTY

22. 2. 2024 More than six in ten consumers will pay more to shop with the brands they’re loyal to, according to Marigold. For brands, consumer loyalty is increasingly playing a factor in people’s purchasing decisions: More than six in ten consumers will pay more to shop with the brands they’re loyal to, according to Marigold’s 2024 Global Consumer… Continue reading BRANDS SHOULD LEAN INTO LOYALTY

TELEVISION HAS A FUTURE AS A MEDIUM. NEW DATA DEBUNKS MYTHS ABOUT TV AND TV ADVERTISING

22. 2. 2024 TV’s effectiveness, huge reach to a wide audience and other benefits make it clear that advertising on tv makes much sense for brands even in the digital age. And it is time to deal vigorously with the myths about TV and TV advertising.

NPAW: VOD, LINEAR TV VIEWING INCREASED IN 2023 FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS

22. 2. 2024 Viewers worldwide viewed more on demand and linear TV than in the previous two years, according to NPAW’s 2023 Video Streaming Industry Report released this week. The amount of time the average user spends watching content per day increased globally in 2023 by 12% for VOD and 4% for Linear TV content. This pivot might… Continue reading NPAW: VOD, LINEAR TV VIEWING INCREASED IN 2023 FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS

CHALLENGES FOR MEDIA PLANNING IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

21. 2. 2024 Global advertising spend is predicted to top $1 trillion for the first time in 2024, but the adoption of artificial intelligence means there are concerns around media quality which affect all aspects of media planning and buying, says a new WARC report.  Why you should read the report  The Future of Media 2024 takes a look… Continue reading CHALLENGES FOR MEDIA PLANNING IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

STUDENTS GET THEIR NEWS MOST OFTEN FROM THE NET, BUT THEY TRUST READING THE MOST

21. 2. 2024 The level of information among high school students is declining, with social networks remaining the main source for receiving information. However, fewer students use them as a source of information than four years ago. They have the highest trust in information from public service television, but a full 37% of students place their trust in… Continue reading STUDENTS GET THEIR NEWS MOST OFTEN FROM THE NET, BUT THEY TRUST READING THE MOST

SUPERBOWL 2024: THE BIGGEST DAY IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND MARKETING

21. 2. 2024 Pool parties with T-Rex, Beyonce in orbit and what $100,000 looks like. Tuesday’s Superbowl brought that and more back for another year. For those who don’t know it, the Super Bowl is an event that millions of fans around the world anticipate every year. Thus, the biggest day in American football attracts not only sports… Continue reading SUPERBOWL 2024: THE BIGGEST DAY IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND MARKETING

NOVA COLLABORATES WITH LAFLUENCE ON INFLUENCER MARKETING

21. 2. 2024 The influencer marketing team, which was created within the commercial department of TV Nova, cooperates with Lafluence agency on campaigns for TV clients mainly in the social media environment. The influencer marketing team was created last year within TV Nova’s sales department. This team is currently working on campaigns for brands such as Fit Kitchen,… Continue reading NOVA COLLABORATES WITH LAFLUENCE ON INFLUENCER MARKETING