FROM SMOKE SIGNALS AND PIGEONS TO AI AND FREE STREAMING. TELECOMMUNICATIONS HAVE SHAPED THE WORLD AND SOCIETY SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL

17. 5. 2024 17 May is the date dedicated annually to World Telecommunication and Information Society Day under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union. You may ask why something like this should be celebrated at all, but the answer is obvious. The world today is the way it is because of telecommunications, which of course has its… Continue reading FROM SMOKE SIGNALS AND PIGEONS TO AI AND FREE STREAMING. TELECOMMUNICATIONS HAVE SHAPED THE WORLD AND SOCIETY SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL

ADC AWARDS: AGENCY OF THE EVENING IS DDB, GRAND PRIX FOR FOFRTASKA

16. 5. 2024 The title of Agency of the Evening at the ADC Czech Creative Awards went to DDB. The client of the year was Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna. The winner of this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards is the general manager of the DDB. From a total of 274 entries, 120 works made it to the shortlist and… Continue reading ADC AWARDS: AGENCY OF THE EVENING IS DDB, GRAND PRIX FOR FOFRTASKA

CZECHS HAVE ICE HOCKEY IN THEIR DNA. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WATCH THE GAMES, ADVERTISERS ARE REAPING THE BENEFITS

16. 5. 2024 On the occasion of the Ice Hockey World Cup, ScreenVoice can't miss a selection of hockey-themed ads.

COMMERCIAL TV STATIONS PROPOSE MORE RESTRICTIONS ON SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING ON ČT

13. 5. 2024 Sponsorship of only longer programmes, limited number and length of sponsorship messages, limitations on product placement and advertising on ČT sport, and zero advertising online are some of the ideas of commercial broadcasters about changes in the placement of commercial messages on Česká televize (Czech Television, ČT). Pavel Kubina, a long-time media lawyer, is a… Continue reading COMMERCIAL TV STATIONS PROPOSE MORE RESTRICTIONS ON SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING ON ČT

HOW GEN AI IS USING EMOTIONS TO DRAMATICALLY CHANGE CTV AD EFFECTIVENESS

9. 5. 2024 Like consumers across the board, viewers of connected TV (CTV) increasingly expect deeper personalization in the ads they see. In fact, recent studies have found that audiences pay nearly four times more attention to CTV ads that are relevant to the content they’re watching. One way brands and publishers can achieve the customization viewers are… Continue reading HOW GEN AI IS USING EMOTIONS TO DRAMATICALLY CHANGE CTV AD EFFECTIVENESS

PPL JOIN THE “HOCKEY FEVER” WITH TV CAMPAIGN

8. 5. 2024 PPL is deploying its first TV campaign for the upcoming World Cup. For the first time in its history, PPL is taking its campaign to television. During the hockey championship, its advertising spot will appear on Czech TV and also online, including social media. PPL’s campaign highlights the core pillar of its philosophy – “reliability… Continue reading PPL JOIN THE “HOCKEY FEVER” WITH TV CAMPAIGN

HOW TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT AND DEEPEN CONSUMER RELATIONSHIPS

7. 5. 2024 Good marketing is all about the consumer. If it isn’t geared toward real people, then, honestly, who is it for? Of course, while being consumer-obsessed may seem like common sense, truly understanding your consumer base — and how this audience(s) will change and evolve, is no easy feat. It requires dedication, constant research, and social… Continue reading HOW TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT AND DEEPEN CONSUMER RELATIONSHIPS

WHEN TRADITION AND INNOVATION GO HAND IN HAND. TEA CULTURE MARKETING HAS LONG RELIED ON BOTH TRADITIONAL ANCHORING AND POP CULTURE OVERLAP

6. 5. 2024 It is time to dust off your fanciest tea sets – International Tea Day is fast approaching and on 21 May 2024, the world will celebrate the cultural legacy of one of history’s greatest inventions. Tea culture varies from region to region around the world, as do preferred varieties and folk traditions. But whatever your… Continue reading WHEN TRADITION AND INNOVATION GO HAND IN HAND. TEA CULTURE MARKETING HAS LONG RELIED ON BOTH TRADITIONAL ANCHORING AND POP CULTURE OVERLAP

AKA: NET INVESTMENT IN ADVERTISING TO GROW BY 8% THIS YEAR, UP FROM 12% LAST YEAR

6. 5. 2024 The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA) and the Association of Media Agencies (ASMEA), in cooperation with ResSolution Group, publish an estimate of the development of net marketing investments on the Czech market. The marketing communications market grew by 12% in 2023, and is expected to grow by 8.4% in 2024, bringing the total net investment… Continue reading AKA: NET INVESTMENT IN ADVERTISING TO GROW BY 8% THIS YEAR, UP FROM 12% LAST YEAR

YES, TV IS STILL THE PLACE TO BE FOR TODAY’S ADVERTISERS

6. 5. 2024 Here’s how to navigate the brave new world of streaming Linear television is still a dominant force in today’s media mix, however, audiences continue to flock to streaming for a seemingly endless amount of on-demand content. Although CTV is now taking home the largest slice of total TV usage, it doesn’t always provide advertisers with… Continue reading YES, TV IS STILL THE PLACE TO BE FOR TODAY’S ADVERTISERS

36% OF US SUBSCRIBERS UPGRADE TO DODGE THE ADS

5. 5. 2024 New research from the United States suggests the launch of new tiers that are partially funded by ads has led to a third of subscribers to upgrade their services. Bango’s Subscription Wars 2024 report incorporates research from 5,000 US subscribers on their habits, behaviors and attitudes towards subscription. 36% have chosen to change to premium… Continue reading 36% OF US SUBSCRIBERS UPGRADE TO DODGE THE ADS

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH ADVERTISERS OR STAR WARS IN TV ADVERTISING

4. 5. 2024 International Star Wars Day, which is celebrated on 4 May, is irrefutable evidence of the worldwide enthusiasm, or craze, for the iconic Star Wars series. It is therefore quite understandable that the Star Wars theme was seized upon by marketers soon after its first cinema release. They unerringly sniffed out a great business opportunity. And… Continue reading MAY THE FORCE BE WITH ADVERTISERS OR STAR WARS IN TV ADVERTISING

BIG TECH IS GOING GREEN, SO LET’S HELP THE WHOLE INDUSTRY DO THE SAME

2. 5. 2024 Smaller players don’t have the resource of the tech giants but, with the help of advertisers, they can still make a significant contribution to a green future. Digital media’s response to carbon emissions is taking place on a number of fronts, but certainly the mightiest, the most pull-out-all-the-stops impressive, is the one embodied by the… Continue reading BIG TECH IS GOING GREEN, SO LET’S HELP THE WHOLE INDUSTRY DO THE SAME

FIVE INNOVATIVE TRAVEL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS: ADS AND IDEAS THAT PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES

1. 5. 2024 What makes a great travel marketing campaign and how is that ‘greatness’ measured? Brand exposure? Definitely. Increase in bookings? Without a doubt. You don’t get there though without some degree of innovation – a fresh idea and powerful narrative that inspires and makes your brand stand apart. The five we’ve handpicked below demonstrate these elements… Continue reading FIVE INNOVATIVE TRAVEL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS: ADS AND IDEAS THAT PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES

THE FAST PHENOMENON ALSO HAS A CHANCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, SAYS EXPERTTHE FAST PHENOMENON ALSO HAS A CHANCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, SAYS EXPERT

30. 4. 2024 Gavin Bridge expects that even smaller markets may be interesting for the expansion of free “streaming TV”. After America, it is also gaining ground in the world. In addition to paid streaming SVOD services such as Netflix, another trend in video viewing is gaining ground abroad. FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) is completely free for… Continue reading THE FAST PHENOMENON ALSO HAS A CHANCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, SAYS EXPERTTHE FAST PHENOMENON ALSO HAS A CHANCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, SAYS EXPERT

ADVERTISERS INCREASED ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS, MARKET GREW IN THE FIRST QUARTER

29. 4. 2024 Advertising investment in media increased in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to Nielsen monitoring data. The largest domestic advertisers increased their investment in buying ad space in media in the first quarter of 2024. This is according to data from Nielsen, which monitors the level of… Continue reading ADVERTISERS INCREASED ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS, MARKET GREW IN THE FIRST QUARTER

LUCKY SEVEN: THE 7 BIGGEST MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TV ADVERTISING

29. 4. 2024 Television advertising still has the highest effectiveness and the highest attention span, and during seasonal events the effect of television advertising reaches into the sky. These are the most meaningful activities as television viewing is still at its peak of popularity, as research shows.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HBBTV FOR EUROPEAN PAY-TV OPERATORS

28. 4. 2024 In the rapidly evolving landscape of television and digital entertainment, European broadcasters are more and more using Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) to stay relevant and competitive. In fact, almost all retail TVs sold in Europe are HbbTV capable, and broadcasters are leveraging this to deliver enhanced content and improved monetisation across their viewer-base. Nevertheless,… Continue reading THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HBBTV FOR EUROPEAN PAY-TV OPERATORS