STUDY: NEARLY 33% OF NEW STREAMING SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ON AD-SUPPORTED TIERS; PEACOCK LEADS ALL AT 78%

2. 5. 2023 In these times of growing inflation, we all aim for some level of belt-tightening strategy. For some, that may mean canceling extra streaming services that they’re not using. For others, finding a cheaper option for the same content is more appealing. It seems that streaming services understand this dilemma and have continued to increase the… Continue reading STUDY: NEARLY 33% OF NEW STREAMING SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ON AD-SUPPORTED TIERS; PEACOCK LEADS ALL AT 78%



THE NEW ERA OF SUPERIOR TV

2. 5. 2023 The world of television is certainly a dynamic place these days. Streamed viewing of shows, movies, sports and video games over the internet is exploding. Television devices themselves continue to get better and better, with bigger screens and higher definition. The best part: They are also cheaper and cheaper. What do we call this rapidly… Continue reading THE NEW ERA OF SUPERIOR TV



CONCERNS ABOUT MEDIA INDEPENDENCE IN CENTRAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HAVE INCREASED

2. 5. 2023 Results of a survey of public opinion on media freedom in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary presented by the committee for editorial independence with the support of Reporters without borders and the Bakala foundation. It was carried out by the Median agency. The overwhelming majority of the public in the Central European countries… Continue reading CONCERNS ABOUT MEDIA INDEPENDENCE IN CENTRAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HAVE INCREASED



AKTV CONGRATULATES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAUNCH OF TV BROADCASTING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

1. 5. 2023 The Association of Commercial Television, whose founding members are the Nova, Prima and Óčko television groups, joins the celebrations of the launch of television broadcasting in the Czech Republic. Television broadcasting in the Czech Republic was launched on 1st May 1953. To mark the occasion, AKTV is publishing a timeline with an overview of the… Continue reading AKTV CONGRATULATES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAUNCH OF TV BROADCASTING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC



THE ‘GREEN HALO’ OF SUSTAINABILITY ADVERTISING

29. 4. 2023 Three in five people say sustainability messaging in advertising influences their brand choice, according to research from Sky Media. A study of 52 campaigns, across seven categories, tapped into a UK-representative audience of over 5,300 Sky participants, using both survey and qualitative interview and focus groups, as well as implicit association measurement techniques. Key findings… Continue reading THE ‘GREEN HALO’ OF SUSTAINABILITY ADVERTISING



NOVA HAS IMPROVED HBBTV RED BUTTON: QUIZ QUESTIONS GO DIRECTLY TO SHOWS

28. 4. 2023 Nova Group’s HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) will receive a new, relatively ground-breaking feature arising from the very nature of the ‘red button’. For many people, it will not only be interesting, but ultimately less intrusive. Last autumn saw the introduction of the Quiz Questions feature, which allowed viewers to be quizzed directly during a… Continue reading NOVA HAS IMPROVED HBBTV RED BUTTON: QUIZ QUESTIONS GO DIRECTLY TO SHOWS



MARKETERS EMBRACE STREAMING BUT STRUGGLE WITH CROSS-MEDIA MEASUREMENT

27. 4. 2023 The great majority of marketers around the world are now including streaming platforms in their media planning, but far fewer view these as effective advertising channels. That’s according to the 2023 Annual Marketing Report from measurement company Nielsen. It found that while 84% of nearly 2,000 global marketers surveyed have embraced the use of OTT… Continue reading MARKETERS EMBRACE STREAMING BUT STRUGGLE WITH CROSS-MEDIA MEASUREMENT



CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST THE CORONATION FROM MONDAY, NOVA WILL DEVOTE THE WHOLE SATURDAY TO IT

27. 4. 2023 The coronation of the new British king Charles III. is approaching and the commercial TV stations in the Czech Republic are getting ready for it. CNN Prima News will offer special broadcasts from 1st May, sending a trio of reporters to London. Nova will also have its crew in the british capital, and is planning… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS WILL BROADCAST THE CORONATION FROM MONDAY, NOVA WILL DEVOTE THE WHOLE SATURDAY TO IT



WHAT THE EFFECTIVE 100 CAN TELL US ABOUT COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

26. 4. 2023 Commitment to brand purpose, tech innovation and breaking category norms lead to commercial success, a new report from WARC Creative finds. WARC Rankings: Lessons from the Effective 100 looks at the strategies and approaches of some of the world’s most awarded campaigns for effectiveness from 2022, ranked in this year’s Effective 100. Why it matters… Continue reading WHAT THE EFFECTIVE 100 CAN TELL US ABOUT COMMERCIAL SUCCESS



SUCCESSFUL USE OF MUSIC IN ADS

26. 4. 2023 From the latest chart-topping hits from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to classic rock songs of the 1980s and 90s to jazzy Frank Sinatra tunes and soothing Beatles melodies, there are many songs that make a lasting mark on us. In many ways, music influences culture and vice versa. So it’s no surprise that advertisers tap… Continue reading SUCCESSFUL USE OF MUSIC IN ADS



TV ADS PRODUCE GREATER EFFECTS ON ADDRESSABLE AUDIENCES

25. 4. 2023 TV ads elicit more positive reactions and greater short- and long-term business impact among addressable audiences, new research claims.



TV MOBILE FIRST’ – HARNESSING THE LESSONS FROM SOCIAL NETWORKS

24. 4. 2023 With the growth in mobile, TV broadcasters should look at content and technology that can accompany viewers across screens to avoid media breaks. Whether you observe it in your digital usage or consult statistics, the viewing time of audiovisual content continues to grow. A recent publication by Vaunet, the association of private media, shows that… Continue reading TV MOBILE FIRST’ – HARNESSING THE LESSONS FROM SOCIAL NETWORKS



SUSTAINABILITY ISN’T FRONT OF MIND FOR BRAND MESSAGING

24. 4. 2023 Most brands have made some sort of commitment to becoming more sustainable but just 4% of ads contain any such messaging, according to analysis that finds brands are prioritising price messaging over sustainability.  Creative X, a data-to-creativity business, used AI technology to analyse over 2.5 million global ads over a three-year period, supported by over… Continue reading SUSTAINABILITY ISN’T FRONT OF MIND FOR BRAND MESSAGING



VOYO WANTS ONE MILLION USERS, PLANS DOZENS OF NEW PROJECTS

22. 4. 2023 The viewership of the Nova Voyo streaming service is growing. It attracts viewers’ attention mainly with new original series. At the end of February, the service already had half a million active and paying users in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. But the goal of the managers is higher, Voyo wants up to a million… Continue reading VOYO WANTS ONE MILLION USERS, PLANS DOZENS OF NEW PROJECTS



DAN WIEDEN – THE CREATIVE MIND BEHIND THE BIGGEST BRANDS

21. 4. 2023 What comes to mind when you hear the slogan "Just Do It"? Or "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like"? Nike and Old Spice - brands that are associated with them clearly come to mind. What path led to their creation and who is behind the unique identity of these brands? Introducing Dan Wieden, who is responsible for them.



8 ANALYST PREDICTIONS ON THE FUTURE OF CHATGPT AND GENERATIVE AI IN MARKETING AND RETAIL

21. 4. 2023 “[AI] really does raise the bar in terms of what people are going to expect from you,” our analyst Jeremy Goldman said on our recent “ChatGPT and Generative AI” panel. As AI matures, it will become more specialized, automating mundane tasks, ushering in personalization, and changing the way consumers, retailers, and marketers use the internet.… Continue reading 8 ANALYST PREDICTIONS ON THE FUTURE OF CHATGPT AND GENERATIVE AI IN MARKETING AND RETAIL



FARM ŽIVINA ENTERS THE TV WORLD

20. 4. 2023 Farm Živina has launched its first TV campaign, in which it has bet on sponsor messages. Farm Zivina has launched its first television campaign. Since 11 April, it has had sponsorship messages on Nova Group stations, where they will be seen until 26 April. Furthermore, the campaign, called “Love at first bite”, uses social networks,… Continue reading FARM ŽIVINA ENTERS THE TV WORLD



DIDIER STOESSEL: VOYO DOES NOT CANNIBALIZE TV NOVA, VIEWERSHIP IS GROWING

20. 4. 2023 Total time spent with content on the Nova Group’s channels, which includes SVOD service Voyo, is increasing, says Didier Stoessel. The Voyo video platform is on track to reach its goal of gaining the projected one million subscribers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia by 2025. Didier Stoessel, CEO of CME, owner of the Nova… Continue reading DIDIER STOESSEL: VOYO DOES NOT CANNIBALIZE TV NOVA, VIEWERSHIP IS GROWING