LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN MEDIA ADVERTISING IN 2024

28. 1. 2025 Food chains were the biggest advertisers in the media last year by a wide margin. The Lidl supermarket chain was also the largest advertiser in media advertising in 2024. It was followed by Albert and Kaufland. The top three remained unchanged from 2023. This is according to monitoring data from Nielsen. Last year’s data also… Continue reading LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN MEDIA ADVERTISING IN 2024

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?

WINE BRANDS INCREASED THEIR ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS BY ALMOST 15% LAST YEAR

24. 1. 2025 Compared to previous years, the wine category saw an increase in advertising investment in March last year, primarily in TV advertising. The grape wine category saw a change in terms of advertising investment last year. Compared to previous years, it increased in March, mainly in TV advertising. Overall, investments were up 14.4% year-on-year. This is… Continue reading WINE BRANDS INCREASED THEIR ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS BY ALMOST 15% LAST YEAR

ARE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING RETURNING? AUDIENCE ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING

23. 1. 2025 A new study from HUB Research shows that viewers of streaming services are receptive to advertising, especially when it saves them money on subscriptions. Users of streaming services are more willing to watch ads. That is, a full two-thirds of users have no problem with advertising as long as the ad reduces the price of… Continue reading ARE THE GOLDEN DAYS OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING RETURNING? AUDIENCE ATTITUDES ARE CHANGING

FROM 1.9:1 TO 2.5:1: HOW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ARE GETTING MORE EFFICIENT

22. 1. 2025 An analysis of 1,537 successful advertising campaigns from the WARC case study database reveals that the median profit return on investment (ROI) for successful advertisers is 2.5:1, suggesting that campaigns have become more efficient over time. ROI is the ratio of net profit generated by an investment. In marketing, it is often used to refer… Continue reading FROM 1.9:1 TO 2.5:1: HOW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ARE GETTING MORE EFFICIENT

TRUST IN ADVERTISING RISES IN 2024, DRIVEN BY YOUNGER PEOPLE

22. 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… Continue reading TRUST IN ADVERTISING RISES IN 2024, DRIVEN BY YOUNGER PEOPLE

PRINCESSES, FROGS AND GENIES IN ADVERTISING: FOREIGN BRANDS LOVE FAIRY TALES

16. 1. 2025 Fairy tales are a great element for advertising because they help consumers make an emotional and personal connection with brands. And that's why they are found across modern advertising in a variety of forms.

STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

15. 1. 2025 Leading brands are using an ineffective combination of media channels for their campaigns, a major new study has found, with many optimizing for reach instead of for brand metrics that will yield more impact. The study, from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, concluded that current marketing practices are “far from optimal” and that… Continue reading STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

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

STUDY USA: STREAMING VIEWERS MORE ACCEPTING OF TV ADS

12. 1. 2025 Annual survey finds two-thirds of viewers find advertising more tolerable than in on-demand programming. With a greater number of lower-cost ad-supported programming sources available, TV viewers’ resistance to ads continues to wane, according to a new report from Hub Research. Hub’s semiannual “TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction” survey indicates most consumers prefer to watch TV ads… Continue reading STUDY USA: STREAMING VIEWERS MORE ACCEPTING OF TV ADS

WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

11. 1. 2025 Linear TV remains the bedrock of most FMCG media plans, accounting for an average 56% of spending compared to 35% across other sectors, according to a Thinkbox study. Background Earlier 2024, Profit Ability 2: the new business case for advertising, commissioned by TV industry body Thinkbox, analysed the profit generated by advertising at different stages… Continue reading WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

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

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!