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27. 1. 2025 Trust in advertising has risen from 36% to 39% over the past 12 months, primarily driven by young people, according to new research from the Advertising Association (AA). Trust in ads has grown across all age groups, with a notable 16-point increase among 18- to 34-year-olds since 2022. In contrast, trust among those aged 55… Continue reading YOUNG PEOPLE DRIVE UP TRUST IN ADVERTISING

WHAT ARE THE BEST TOOLS TO USE IN ADVERTISING?

27. 1. 2025 The key to using AI tools effectively in advertising and marketing is to get the prompts right and use them where they make the most difference. How to work with AI tools in the industry was discussed at the Marketing Meeting conference. AI tools can be a good tool when it comes to analyzing data,… Continue reading WHAT ARE THE BEST TOOLS TO USE IN ADVERTISING?

VODAFONE TV WILL OFFER PRIMA+ AS A GIFT INSTEAD OF VOYO

27. 1. 2025 For customers who have had access to Voyo, Vodafone TV will offer the competing service prima+ for three months. The prima+ service, which is operated by the Prima group, will appear on the Vodafone TV offer as a three-month gift for those customers who have subscribed to Voyo. MediaGuru.cz confirmed this to TV Prima. As… Continue reading VODAFONE TV WILL OFFER PRIMA+ AS A GIFT INSTEAD OF VOYO

STREAMING AND OTT SERVICES LOCALIZE CONTENT INTO ENGLISH THANKS TO AI

23. 1. 2025 It seems the opportunity to enter new markets with a foreign service has never been easier. The magic called AI can even handle localization into Czech. But it comes with some pitfalls. The reason why some foreign services eventually decided not to enter the Czech market in the past was not only the possible possession… Continue reading STREAMING AND OTT SERVICES LOCALIZE CONTENT INTO ENGLISH THANKS TO AI

NOVA INCLUDES PREMIERES OF SPECIALISTE, MARTA OR SURVIVOR

21. 1. 2025 During February, TV Nova will air the premiere episodes of established shows in prime time. Television Nova will air premiere episodes of its established shows during February. The announced news in linear broadcasting will also include the launch of the first series of the miniseries Král Šumavy. New episodes of the eleventh series of Specialisté are… Continue reading NOVA INCLUDES PREMIERES OF SPECIALISTE, MARTA OR SURVIVOR

OČKO STAR AND EXPRES APPLY FOR LICENSE EXTENSION

21. 1. 2025 The music stations Óčko Star and Óčko Expres have applied to the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting for an extension of their terrestrial broadcasting licences. The regulator grants them for a standard period of 12 years. The terrestrial licence of Óčko Star expires on 17 April this year, while Óčko Expres has a licence… Continue reading OČKO STAR AND EXPRES APPLY FOR LICENSE EXTENSION

VOYO IN SLOVAKIA IS GOING UP BY 2 EUROS, INCREASE IS EXPECTED IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AS WELL

20. 1. 2025 The basic subscription to Voyo will increase by two euros per month in Slovakia. The price of Voyo subscriptions is also expected to increase in the Czech Republic. The streaming service Voyo is to change the price of the standard subscription for new customers to €7.99 (approx. CZK 200) in Slovakia from 20 January 2025.… Continue reading VOYO IN SLOVAKIA IS GOING UP BY 2 EUROS, INCREASE IS EXPECTED IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AS WELL

BACK TO THE NINETIES. CZECH STATIONS DUSTED OFF THE COASTGUARD AND ESMERALDA

20. 1. 2025 They were phenomena watched by millions of viewers. Thanks to them, Czechs got to know world production. Now the legendary series are suited to smaller stations. Fans of legendary foreign series can revisit them in the programming of Czech TV stations. Nova Lady gradually repeats the stories of lifeguards from Coast Guard and Beverly Hills… Continue reading BACK TO THE NINETIES. CZECH STATIONS DUSTED OFF THE COASTGUARD AND ESMERALDA

MEDIA CLUB AND NOVA DELIVERED THE MOST GRP LAST YEAR, INCREASED BY ČT AND ATMEDIA

14. 1. 2025 The position on the TV advertising market remains unchanged, with the overwhelming part of GRPs going to the Media Club and TV Nova networks. However, commercial TV channels are coping with the declining number of GRPs in linear broadcasting. Almost 86% of all TV advertising GRPs in 2024 were accounted for by the Media Club… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB AND NOVA DELIVERED THE MOST GRP LAST YEAR, INCREASED BY ČT AND ATMEDIA

JACOBS WAS THE FIRST TO USE THE BRANDING OF DRIVING SKILLS IN THE HBBTV ENVIRONMENT

13. 1. 2025 Jacobs Douwe Egberts, a leading coffee producer, in partnership with Prima TV and Kinet, is bringing a new twist to TV advertising. It was the first in the Czech Republic to use branding games in the HbbTV environment. It has also actively involved its Jacobs brand in the game and will reward successful players. The… Continue reading JACOBS WAS THE FIRST TO USE THE BRANDING OF DRIVING SKILLS IN THE HBBTV ENVIRONMENT

THE FIRST WEEK: ZOO NEW BEGINNINGS HAD MORE SPECTATORS THAN PROSTRENO

13. 1. 2025 The new series on TV Prima in the evening attracted more viewers than the number of viewers who watched Prostřeno at the same time last year. The series ZOO Nové začátky, which Prima launched as a novelty of its evening broadcast from 6 January from 18:00-19:00, was watched by an average of 464 thousand viewers… Continue reading THE FIRST WEEK: ZOO NEW BEGINNINGS HAD MORE SPECTATORS THAN PROSTRENO

CZECH LION: MOST NOMINATIONS FOR VLNY, HOPE FOR VOYO AND ČT

13. 1. 2025 In the number of nominations for the Czech Lion Film Awards, the films Vlny, Amerikánka, Mord and the miniseries Metoda Markovič: Hojer lead the way. The Czech Film and Television Academy (CFTA) has presented the nominations for the 32nd annual Czech Lion film awards. 29 titles will compete for the symbolic Czech Lion statuettes in… Continue reading CZECH LION: MOST NOMINATIONS FOR VLNY, HOPE FOR VOYO AND ČT

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

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

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