PRIMA BOUGHT A MAJORITY IN THE REPRESENTATION OF IMPRESSION MEDIA

13. 3. 2023 The Prima Group is now the holder of an 80% stake in Impression Media, which is mainly active in the online advertising market. It is already the owner of Media Club. Prima Group has completed the acquisition of the media group Media Bohemia. It now holds an 80% stake in the online media agency Impression… Continue reading PRIMA BOUGHT A MAJORITY IN THE REPRESENTATION OF IMPRESSION MEDIA



STUDY USA: WHICH BEER BRANDS WON WITH MUSIC IN 2022?

12. 3. 2023 Songtradr’s new Music of Beer report pours out plenty of insights around the most effective music choices for beer ads, Super Bowl success and which brands picked right in 2022. The data shows Heineken was the most strategic in its sonic decision-making, while Guinness… may be unfit to drive (at least when it comes to… Continue reading STUDY USA: WHICH BEER BRANDS WON WITH MUSIC IN 2022?



CZECHS LIKE ACTORS THE MOST OUT OF FAMOUS PERSONALITIES IN ADVERTISING

10. 3. 2023 In terms of famous personalities in advertising, the Czechs most appreciate long-term cooperation, natural and persuasive speech or appropriate industry. Czechs are not very enthusiastic about advertising with famous personalities. Just under half (45%) acknowledge that some are good, 30% think that few are good, a tenth do not think any are good at all… Continue reading CZECHS LIKE ACTORS THE MOST OUT OF FAMOUS PERSONALITIES IN ADVERTISING



THE KING OF CONTROVERSY OLIVIERO TOSCANI

9. 3. 2023 The series of advertising creators, which we are presenting to mark the sixth anniversary of AKTV, presents important authors in the advertising sphere. Today, you will read about an inspiring creative who was not afraid to break boundaries and enriched the advertising field with many non-advertising topics. It’s Oliviero Toscani. Toscani was born on 28… Continue reading THE KING OF CONTROVERSY OLIVIERO TOSCANI



GRIZLY E-SHOP HEADS TO TV WITH NEW CAMPAIGN BY DARWIN & THE MACHINES

8. 3. 2023 Nut and health food brand Grizly is extending its communication from the e-commerce environment to ATL with the new brand campaign “Everyone can have a Grizly”. The new campaign, with strategy from agency Darwin & the Machines, is designed to build Grizly as a brand of affordable premium products. It builds on the brand’s long-standing… Continue reading GRIZLY E-SHOP HEADS TO TV WITH NEW CAMPAIGN BY DARWIN & THE MACHINES



TV DRIVES THE MOST ATTENTION

5. 3. 2023 What is attention these days and why is it important for TV advertisers? These questions are answered by a compilation of facts gathered from research conducted globally by The Global TV Group. In today’s multi-tasking, digital age, attention in advertising has become a critical consideration for businesses seeking to connect with their target audiences. Consumers… Continue reading TV DRIVES THE MOST ATTENTION



BRANDS CAN BE A FORCE FOR GOOD

2. 3. 2023 Most consumers believe business can be a force for good, with 80% agreeing that brands can make money and support good causes at the same time, according to research from Ipsos. Further, almost two-thirds say they try to buy products from brands that act responsibly, even if it costs more. These are among the findings… Continue reading BRANDS CAN BE A FORCE FOR GOOD



SHOCK THERAPY ADVERTISING. WHEN DID IT WORK AND WHEN DID THE CREATIVES GO TOO FAR?

2. 3. 2023 Attention is a concept that is used in the marketing world today and every day. The ability to capture the viewer's attention is the cornerstone of success if you want to build a brand and stay ahead of the competition. One way to grab attention is to shock.



CREATIVITY ABSOLUTELY AFFECTS THE SUCCESS OF ADVERTISING.

1. 3. 2023 Reviewing nearly 500 TV campaigns, Nielsen found 47% of ad-driven sales were dependent on the creative. But creativity without a strategy is a recipe for disaster. A powerful duo: creativity and relevance. Highly creative campaigns are significantly more effective than less creative campaigns. Not only do they improve attention and memorability, but they also increase positive… Continue reading CREATIVITY ABSOLUTELY AFFECTS THE SUCCESS OF ADVERTISING.



THE GREATS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING OR HOW LEGENDS MADE AND BROKE THE RULES

28. 2. 2023 Many factors influence the world of television advertising. Whether it is the evolution of society, the era, technological possibilities or the specific mentality of consumers in different countries, the human factor is also inevitable. The way in which media promotion is done is also influenced by the creators.



HOW THE POWER OF MUSIC DRIVES EMOTION, RETENTION IN AD SPOTS

27. 2. 2023 We all know the drill, and we’re all guilty as charged: The commercials come on and the phones come out. Now, more than ever (other than the Super Bowl), there is little to no incentive for viewers to pay attention to ads, be they on live TV, streaming or FAST channels. A 2022 study published… Continue reading HOW THE POWER OF MUSIC DRIVES EMOTION, RETENTION IN AD SPOTS



CHANGING CHANNELS ON TV ADVERTISING

26. 2. 2023 Storytelling on television has been a key aspect of entertaining and engaging audiences for decades. From the late ’70s, television has become a staple with South African audiences, from bunny-ears, decoders to dishes, and streaming devices. Dallas, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Live Sport, Noot Vir Noot, Surf Show Pick A Box and the on-set… Continue reading CHANGING CHANNELS ON TV ADVERTISING



THE BIGGEST STAR OF SUPER BOWL LVII COMMERCIALS? NOSTALGIA.

21. 2. 2023 Although a range of companies are advertising their wares during Super Bowl LVII, a common theme runs through many of the spots: nostalgia. Many of this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads are playing it safe, tapping cultural references from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. For example, tennis champion Serena Williams stars in a Michelob… Continue reading THE BIGGEST STAR OF SUPER BOWL LVII COMMERCIALS? NOSTALGIA.



STUDY HOLDS UP A MIRROR TO VIDEO AD CREATIVE’S LACK OF DIVERSITY & BACKWARDS MOVEMENT

20. 2. 2023 Video advertising in North America is more ‘pale and male’ than it has been since 2019, according to new analysis of 1m ads by global media delivery platform Extreme Reach. Melinda McLaughlin, the company’s CMO, shares how the analysis was done, what it means, and what happens next. Extreme Reach recently published research showing that… Continue reading STUDY HOLDS UP A MIRROR TO VIDEO AD CREATIVE’S LACK OF DIVERSITY & BACKWARDS MOVEMENT



TV ADVERTISING ISN’T DEAD – IT JUST NEEDS MORE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

18. 2. 2023 Unifying the best brand-safe linear and digital strategies is the new advertising reality, argues Ampersand’s chief technology officer Gerrit Niemeijer. In today’s advertising landscape, brands are increasingly looking to implement precision targeting across media buys to both maximize the value of their data investments and improve performance. To do this, marketers have been leaning on… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING ISN’T DEAD – IT JUST NEEDS MORE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES



HOW TO MARKET FOR THE HOLIDAYS

17. 2. 2023 Whether it is Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Ramadan or even Single’s Day, the holidays continue to be a time of big spending, and as such, a period of ambitious advertising. But amid growing economic uncertainty and shocking shifts in consumer behavior, the advertising industry can’t just return to business as usual. No, marketers, it’s time to… Continue reading HOW TO MARKET FOR THE HOLIDAYS



TV RATINGS RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS LAST YEAR

16. 2. 2023 Last year, Czech viewers spent every day 3 hours and 25 minutes in average in front of the TV screen. It was almost the same as before the covid-19 pandemic. In 2022, the average daily television viewing time (ATS) in the Czech Republic returned to the level from before the covid-19 pandemic. This is shown… Continue reading TV RATINGS RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS LAST YEAR



HOT TAKES: WHY IS AD-SUPPORTED TV HOT AGAIN?

15. 2. 2023 Remember when the conventional wisdom was that the future of television was ad-free, that subscription alone would suffice and that The People just wanted to binge. That was so 2021. The last two years have seen a rapid rise in ad-supported TV. Everything from the FASTs to ad-supported versions of all nine major SVOD services. Consumers… Continue reading HOT TAKES: WHY IS AD-SUPPORTED TV HOT AGAIN?