ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS STARTS ITS 32. ANNUAL

10. 1. 2025 The ADC Czech Creative Awards is now accepting Early Birds entries. The 32nd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards, organised by the Czech Art Directors Club, has kicked off. The competition is now accepting Early Birds entries. The deadline for regular entries is 31 January, the extended deadline will run throughout February. “In the… Continue reading ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS STARTS ITS 32. ANNUAL

NEWS ORGANISATIONS FEAR A DROP IN REFERRALS, THREATENING A KEY SOURCE OF TRUST FOR BRANDS

10. 1. 2025 Leaders at news organisations are worrying about a drop in referrals from search in the coming year, as social media platforms turn away from news and AI-generated summaries become a mainstream part of search, according to new data from the Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford – for marketers, an internet without news is… Continue reading NEWS ORGANISATIONS FEAR A DROP IN REFERRALS, THREATENING A KEY SOURCE OF TRUST FOR BRANDS

PRIMA GROUP BELIEVES IT IS CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH SKYLINK

9. 1. 2025 The Prima Group says it believes an agreement with operator Skylink is imminent. Television Prima says it is close to an agreement with Canal+ Luxembourg, owner of operator Skylink, over a deal for satellite distribution of its channels. “Our goal has always been and will always be satisfied viewers. That is why we are pleased… Continue reading PRIMA GROUP BELIEVES IT IS CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH SKYLINK

47 BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH REPUBLIC LAST YEAR, MÜLLER PLANS TO ENTER THIS YEAR

8. 1. 2025 A record number of new brands entered the Czech retail market in 2024. This year, drugstores such as Müller and Wendy’s Woolworth are planning to enter the market. A total of 47 brands will enter the Czech market in 2024, according to a survey by Cushman & Wakefield, which has been tracking new entries for… Continue reading 47 BRANDS ENTERED THE CZECH REPUBLIC LAST YEAR, MÜLLER PLANS TO ENTER THIS YEAR

MARKETING TRENDS 2025: TRANSPARENCY, AI AND RETAIL MEDIA

8. 1. 2025 What all can make its way into marketing, advertising and communications in the Czech market? Here’s an overview of this year’s trends. At the beginning of the new year, we bring you a overview of the trends that several companies predict will influence marketing, advertising and communication on the Czech market in the coming months.… Continue reading MARKETING TRENDS 2025: TRANSPARENCY, AI AND RETAIL MEDIA

CZECHS 45+ AND THEIR CHRISTMAS: IN WHAT DO THEY DISAGREE WITH THE YOUNGER GENERATION AND WHERE DO THEY RESONATE?

7. 1. 2025 How do Czechs 45+ enjoy Christmas? Tradition, peace, but also surprises. Find out what's most important to them and how they differ from younger generations.

HOW TO CONQUER THE CHALLENGING YEAR 2025? DON’T FORGET CREATIVITY, ORIGINALITY AND WIT!

6. 1. 2025 What will this year be like from a marketing perspective? In the first issue of the twenty-fifth edition of MAM, marketers from brands such as Komerční banka and Notino, as well as representatives of the media sector, reveal their predictions, expectations, plans and tasks. Almost none of the interviewees doubt that this year will be… Continue reading HOW TO CONQUER THE CHALLENGING YEAR 2025? DON’T FORGET CREATIVITY, ORIGINALITY AND WIT!

STREAMS 2024: MOST OF IT HAS GOTTEN MORE EXPENSIVE, BUT WE’RE STILL WATCHING. AND YOUTUBERS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES

6. 1. 2025 You have to pay to watch the highest quality shows on the internet. Without a premium subscription, you won’t be able to afford it. Streaming services will have to contribute to the making of Czech films and series. They will be obliged to contribute to the state audiovisual fund under a new law similar to… Continue reading STREAMS 2024: MOST OF IT HAS GOTTEN MORE EXPENSIVE, BUT WE’RE STILL WATCHING. AND YOUTUBERS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES

ČT STARTS SPRING SCHEME, NOVA AND PRIMA WILL JOIN GRADUALLY

6. 1. 2025 Czech Television is introducing the first news from its spring schedule in the week of 6 January. Nova and Prima are starting the year with new episodes of well-known shows or reruns. They will introduce the new programmes in the following weeks of the new year. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Czech Television will present for… Continue reading ČT STARTS SPRING SCHEME, NOVA AND PRIMA WILL JOIN GRADUALLY

MARKETERS PLAN TO INVEST MORE IN BRAND AMBASSADORS IN 2025

4. 1. 2025 Nearly three-quarters of US and UK marketers (73%) are planning to increase their investment in brand ambassadors next year, according to new research. Creator agency Billion Dollar Boy commissioned a Censuswide study of more than 4,000 consumers and over 500 senior marketers and brand managers in the US and UK. The reasons for investing more… Continue reading MARKETERS PLAN TO INVEST MORE IN BRAND AMBASSADORS IN 2025

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CTV ADVERTISING: COMSCORE’S STATE OF PROGRAMMING 2025 SURVEY

3. 1. 2025 Comscore’s State of Programmatic 2025 report offers survey-based data that reveals where ad budgets will be going in 2025 (think CTV), how quickly marketers will move to cookie-free advertising (48% of ads will be cookie-free by the end of 2025), and what CTV ads do well (branding) and not so well (performance). It’s free to… Continue reading WHAT’S NEXT FOR CTV ADVERTISING: COMSCORE’S STATE OF PROGRAMMING 2025 SURVEY

CZECH TV REMAINED FIRST IN 2024, HELPED BY A YEAR OF SPORTS

2. 1. 2025 Czech Television’s sports remained the most watched in 2024 in the universal audience over 15 years old. The sports year and viewer interest in the domestic hockey championship helped the result. In 2024, Czech Television’s stations achieved the highest TV market share in the universal group over 15 years of age in all-day broadcasting. Their… Continue reading CZECH TV REMAINED FIRST IN 2024, HELPED BY A YEAR OF SPORTS

MEDIA 2024: NEW TV STATIONS, THE FIGHT OVER FEES AND THE DEMISE OF THE FIRST DAILY NEWSPAPERS

31. 12. 2024 New TV stations and the continued development of video-on-demand, changes in Jaromír Soukup’s media companies, the demise of the first print dailies, the debate on the shape of media legislation and the development of DAB+. These are some of the main media events in 2024. This year started with the arrival of new TV channels,… Continue reading MEDIA 2024: NEW TV STATIONS, THE FIGHT OVER FEES AND THE DEMISE OF THE FIRST DAILY NEWSPAPERS

TRENDS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED MARKETING IN THE CZECH MARKET THIS YEAR

30. 12. 2024 We bring you an overview of the most important trends that influenced marketing in the domestic market this year. The Czech Republic continued to struggle with inflation and financial crisis this year, but according to all forecasts and the growing optimism of Czech consumers, the situation is slowly improving. However, the worse economic situation has… Continue reading TRENDS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED MARKETING IN THE CZECH MARKET THIS YEAR

MAXIMILIAN SCHÖNGEN: MEDIA IS VERY CREATIVE AND ALSO SEXY

30. 12. 2024 We need to reconnect media and creatives and start working closely together, urged Maximilian Schöngen, global head of creative at media agency Mediaplus, in an interview with MAM 38/2024. We are now bringing you the full interview as a gift during the holidays. According to WARC, Mediaplus is the best independent media agency in the… Continue reading MAXIMILIAN SCHÖNGEN: MEDIA IS VERY CREATIVE AND ALSO SEXY

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: CULT FILMS BASED ON TOLKIEN ARE “ADVERTISERS’ PRECIOUS”

28. 12. 2024 In December, Czech cinemas premiered a new adaptation of a cult story that has deeply resonated with audiences across generations. Not only the fan base of the famous book now has the opportunity to see the American-Japanese film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Ever since the first film adaptation of… Continue reading THE LORD OF THE RINGS: CULT FILMS BASED ON TOLKIEN ARE “ADVERTISERS’ PRECIOUS”

CHRISTMAS BROADCASTING WAS DOMINATED BY CZECH TELEVISION WITH 45% SHARE

27. 12. 2024 Czech Television’s Christmas broadcasts were sought out by an average of 44.68% of viewers present at the screens. The most watched programme of Christmas was the Christmas Eve fairy tale Three Princesses. The Czech Television stations achieved the highest share of the television market during this year’s Christmas holidays (24-26 December 2024). In aggregate, it… Continue reading CHRISTMAS BROADCASTING WAS DOMINATED BY CZECH TELEVISION WITH 45% SHARE

PF 2025

24. 12. 2024 The Association of Commercial Television together with ScreenVoice wish you a peaceful holiday season with the ones you love most and a fabulous year 2025.