THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE

13. 4. 2025 The desire to save money is increasingly reflected in media behaviour. Europeans, who on average have two paid subscriptions to SVOD services, are looking for cheaper options. Media behaviour is changing. Europeans are seen to be trying to save on subscriptions for SVOD services. The credibility of social media is decreasing in their eyes due… Continue reading THE CHOICE OF CHEAPER WATER SERVICES IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN EUROPE

THERE ARE 118 WORKS ON THE ADC AWARDS SHORTLIST, LED BY VML AND MCCANN

11. 4. 2025 The ADC Czech Creative Awards already know their finalists. In total, there are 118 entries on the shortlist, with VML and McCann having the highest number of entries. After three days of intense jury evaluation, ADC, the organizer of the 32nd ADC Czech Creatie Awards, announces this year’s shortlist – out of 270 entries, 118… Continue reading THERE ARE 118 WORKS ON THE ADC AWARDS SHORTLIST, LED BY VML AND MCCANN

THICK, LIKE A LEPRECHAUN SPITTING. GOLDEN WELL SYRUPS ENTER THE CZECH MARKET

10. 4. 2025 Slovakia’s market leader in fruit syrups is coming to the Czech Republic with a campaign from Triad Prague. The spot was produced by Divize studio with director Bára Anna Stejskalová. With the concept of Fairy Tales from the Golden Well, the syrup brand wants to differentiate itself from the established communication in the category. “We… Continue reading THICK, LIKE A LEPRECHAUN SPITTING. GOLDEN WELL SYRUPS ENTER THE CZECH MARKET

IS SHOPPABLE CTV THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR RETAIL MEDIA?

4. 4. 2025 Historically, brands used upper-funnel channels like connected TV (CTV) for brand awareness, while relying on lower-funnel tactics such as retail media to drive conversions. But with shoppable CTV ads, brands can do both, leveraging retail media network (RMN) data to target consumers across CTV platforms, connecting the moment of discovery directly to the point of purchase. Consumer interest in shopping via TV is growing,… Continue reading IS SHOPPABLE CTV THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR RETAIL MEDIA?

CREATIVITY INCREASES THE CHANCES OF INNOVATION TO SUCCEED

4. 4. 2025 Most innovations are currently failing, but creative communication can contribute to their success, writes Kristián Hloušek from Marketup. When Apple introduced the first generation iPod music player in 2001, there were already a number of competitors on the market. Yet within two years, the new product had already captured more than a third of the… Continue reading CREATIVITY INCREASES THE CHANCES OF INNOVATION TO SUCCEED

RAPID GROWTH OF RETAIL MEDIA WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED BY LINKING WITH CTV ADVERTISING

3. 4. 2025 Shopping directly from the TV screen will soon become a reality, thanks to the rapid growth of retail media and its integration with smart screen advertising (CTV), Duncan Painter said at the OmniConnect conference. The retail media segment is becoming an important part of marketing strategies around the world and its influence is growing. Retail… Continue reading RAPID GROWTH OF RETAIL MEDIA WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED BY LINKING WITH CTV ADVERTISING

OMNICONNECT: EMOTIONS ARE AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE IN ADVERTISING

3. 4. 2025 Another edition of the OmniConnect conference took place, with high-ranking representatives of Omnicom’s network agencies in attendance. The emphasis on emotional connection with audiences is proving crucial to the long-term success of brands. Yet, in today’s advertising world, the rational side of decision-making receives overwhelming attention. “But the future of business depends on how we… Continue reading OMNICONNECT: EMOTIONS ARE AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE IN ADVERTISING

STUDY EU: BROADCASTER CONTENT REMAINS TOP CHOICE IN EUROPE AND US

1. 4. 2025 A new report has found 59% of connected TV users begin their journey with broadcaster-produced content when they switch on TV. RTL AdAlliance has revealed the fourth edition of its annual study – The New Life of the Living Room. In the quantitative research, RTL Group’s international sales house separates signal from noise in the… Continue reading STUDY EU: BROADCASTER CONTENT REMAINS TOP CHOICE IN EUROPE AND US

NIELSEN: MEDIA MIX’S DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL ALLOCATION A MATTER OF BUDGET SIZE.

31. 3. 2025 Nielsen Insights says that while there’s general agreement that the right media mix ultimately embraces solutions from the worlds of both digital and traditional media, the question remains one of balance. “It’s been a favorite question among marketing pundits, and the consensus today is that advertisers need brand building and performance marketing to work in… Continue reading NIELSEN: MEDIA MIX’S DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL ALLOCATION A MATTER OF BUDGET SIZE.

CZECHS AND ADVERTISING: YOUNG PEOPLE BUY MORE OFTEN ACCORDING TO NETWORKS, OLDER ONES ACCORDING TO TV AND LEAFLETS

31. 3. 2025 Young people are more often guided in their purchases by advertising on social networks, while the older generation prefers TV spots and leaflets. This is according to a new wave of research on Czechs and advertising. Czechs’ attitudes towards advertising have stabilised in recent years, but there are still clear trends reflected in their buying… Continue reading CZECHS AND ADVERTISING: YOUNG PEOPLE BUY MORE OFTEN ACCORDING TO NETWORKS, OLDER ONES ACCORDING TO TV AND LEAFLETS

WARC: GLOBAL AD SPENDING TO FALL BY $20 BILLION

30. 3. 2025 The global advertising market is slowing down due to growing economic uncertainty, trade barriers and tightening regulation. According to WARC’s latest study, ad spending growth will decline by $20 billion over the next two years. WARC’s new study shows that global ad spending will grow 6.7 percent this year to $1.15 trillion, but that is… Continue reading WARC: GLOBAL AD SPENDING TO FALL BY $20 BILLION

STUDY USA. POSITIVE AD ENVIRONMENTS BOOST PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMER INTENTION

29. 3. 2025 Ads on a positively viewed platform are more effective regarding purchase intent, brand favorability and preference, according to the latest research from MAGNA and Pinterest. The study suggest that users trust and like the same ad more if they feel positively about the environment in which it plays. Why is positivity a key part of… Continue reading STUDY USA. POSITIVE AD ENVIRONMENTS BOOST PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMER INTENTION

HOW WOMEN’S VIEWING HABITS FACTOR INTO STREAMING WARS

28. 3. 2025 The viewing habits of women are an often overlooked but crucial piece of the streaming wars. According to a new survey from MX8 Labs, 67% of women watch movies and TV shows daily, making female-focused content essential for streaming services and FASTs. With the war for viewer attention showing no signs of slowing down, let’s… Continue reading HOW WOMEN’S VIEWING HABITS FACTOR INTO STREAMING WARS

BUILDING BRANDS THAT MATTER: LESSONS FROM A DECADE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS

27. 3. 2025 As WARC’s Rankings season comes to an end we’ve taken a deep dive into the state of sustainability campaigns over the last decade. A new report, Sustainability in the WARC Effective 100, in partnership with sustainability marketing expert Thomas Kolster, explores how sustainability work – whether defined as social or environmental – shows up in… Continue reading BUILDING BRANDS THAT MATTER: LESSONS FROM A DECADE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS

E-POJISTENI.CZ COMPARISON ENGINE HAD A TV CAMPAIGN CREATED BY AI

27. 3. 2025 Artificial Intelligence tools have created the individual images of the new TV ad for the comparator ePojisteni.cz. Comparison engine ePojisteni.cz presents a new TV campaign called “Compare Smartly”. Once again it links up with monkeys, however this time the production has been provided by artificial intelligence. “The form in which the new TV campaign of… Continue reading E-POJISTENI.CZ COMPARISON ENGINE HAD A TV CAMPAIGN CREATED BY AI

STUDY AMPERE: STREAMING ALGORITHMS POWER TV, MOVIE CONTENT SELECTION

26. 3. 2025 More viewers are opting for content selections personalized through user algorithms offered by streaming platforms rather than recommendations from friends and family, according to new data from Ampere Analysis. This trend is especially true for users aged 25 to 34 and those in households with young children, who are far more likely to “trust the… Continue reading STUDY AMPERE: STREAMING ALGORITHMS POWER TV, MOVIE CONTENT SELECTION

SURVEY USA: CONSUMERS EXPRESS GROWING DISSATISFACTION WITH STREAMING SERVICES

25. 3. 2025 M&E companies are at a tipping point. where they risk losing the next generation of viewers, a new study from Deloitte concludes. The honeymoon between the streaming industry and consumers is definitely over, with a new consumer survey showing deep dissatisfaction. Nearly half (47%) of those surveyed by Deloitte said they pay too much for… Continue reading SURVEY USA: CONSUMERS EXPRESS GROWING DISSATISFACTION WITH STREAMING SERVICES

ADC AWARDS REPORTS 270 ENTRIES, PUBLISHES GALLERY

24. 3. 2025 The ADC Czech Creative Awards has received a total of 270 entries this year. The entries can now be viewed in the gallery. This year’s 32nd edition of the local creativity competition in commercial communication ADC Czech Creative Awards has published the entries. A total of 270 creative works have been submitted, of which 172… Continue reading ADC AWARDS REPORTS 270 ENTRIES, PUBLISHES GALLERY