PRIMA TV AT CHRISTMAS: SÁM DOMA, PYŠNÁ PRINCEZNA OR NÁHRADNÍCI

18. 11. 2024 Christmas broadcast of TV Prima will offer fairy tales, romantic films and premiere shows of its own creation. The TV Prima’s Christmas programme will feature films such as Pretty Woman, Sám doma, as well as Wes Anderson and Borat. It will also present the Czech TV premieres of Zatmění, Jedna noc and the sequel to… Continue reading PRIMA TV AT CHRISTMAS: SÁM DOMA, PYŠNÁ PRINCEZNA OR NÁHRADNÍCI

NOVA PREPARES CHRISTMAS STREET, ON THE HUNT AND NON-TRADITIONAL EPISODE OF SPECIALISTE SERIES

7. 11. 2024 The Christmas broadcast of TV Nova will bring special episodes of some established shows as well as classic fairy tales and film comedies. Television Nova will include in the pre-Christmas and Christmas broadcasts two specials of the knowledge show Na lovu, on Christmas Eve, among other things, a Christmas episode of the series Ulice and… Continue reading NOVA PREPARES CHRISTMAS STREET, ON THE HUNT AND NON-TRADITIONAL EPISODE OF SPECIALISTE SERIES

COCA-COLA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND CONTINUES THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SANTAS CAMPAIGN

5. 11. 2024 Coca-Cola continues its “The World Needs More Santas” campaign this year, inspiring kindness and generosity through small acts of kindness or unforgettable experiences at the Christmas truck roadshow, which this year will also offer visitors a glimpse of Lapland. Coca-Cola is once again celebrating the Christmas spirit of generosity and kindness this year. As part… Continue reading COCA-COLA BRINGS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AND CONTINUES THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SANTAS CAMPAIGN

STUDY UK: IPA RESEARCH REVEALS HOW MUCH AVERAGE BRIT INTENDS TO SPEND THIS CHRISTMAS

8. 10. 2024 The average British consumer expects to spend almost £600 (£593.90) on core Christmas-related products and activity – including food, gifts, decorations, socialising and travelling – during the 2024 festive period. This is according to the IPA’s annual Christmas-focussed survey of 2,000 UK adults, carried out by Opinium. The IPA Insight report ‘The 2024 Christmas Consumer’… Continue reading STUDY UK: IPA RESEARCH REVEALS HOW MUCH AVERAGE BRIT INTENDS TO SPEND THIS CHRISTMAS

MOST US/UK HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL START BEFORE THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR

5. 10. 2024 Key stat: 27% of UK and US adults plan to start buying holiday gifts as early as October, according to an April 2024 survey from Salsify. Beyond the chart: Amazon has encouraged early holiday shopping behavior with the launch of Prime Big Deal Days, formerly known as the Prime Early Access sale. In October 2023, consumers… Continue reading MOST US/UK HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL START BEFORE THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR

STUDY USA: SHOPPING HOLIDAYS, SALES EVENTS KEY FOR CONSUMERS

21. 9. 2024 Nearly three-quarters of consumers are planning to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. That’s according to a recent survey from shopping platform Slickdeals, which found that 70% of consumers plan to shop on those two days. More than half (55%) said they intend to participate in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, while nearly… Continue reading STUDY USA: SHOPPING HOLIDAYS, SALES EVENTS KEY FOR CONSUMERS

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.

MAXIMUM MOUSE MAGIC: DISNEY’S 5-STAR CENTENARY

26. 12. 2023 When it comes to distinctive assets, there has never been a company like Disney. When the entertainment behemoth brings the full might of its library of characters, movies and franchise brands to bear, the effect is overwhelming. Case in point: this epic centenary commercial. Any one of the dozens of famous faces in this video… Continue reading MAXIMUM MOUSE MAGIC: DISNEY’S 5-STAR CENTENARY

CHRISTMAS 2023: WATCH ALL OF THE LATEST ADS

22. 12. 2023 Welcome to The Drum’s Christmas campaign round-up for 2023. Here, you’ll be able to watch and review all the best ads from around the world. The festive season is here once again, and, similar to last year, brands are getting their seasonal spots out early. They are all competing for attention in unique ways, be… Continue reading CHRISTMAS 2023: WATCH ALL OF THE LATEST ADS

CHRISTMAS TV PROGRAM ON AIR, SEASONAL SHOWS ARE CATCHING UP

18. 12. 2023 During the last week before Christmas, all TV stations are starting to switch over to Christmas programming. Some of the seasonal shows are still being finalised. In the week of December 18, shows for this year’s Christmas holiday season are starting to appear on the TV screens of the country’s top stations. Traditionally, they will… Continue reading CHRISTMAS TV PROGRAM ON AIR, SEASONAL SHOWS ARE CATCHING UP

SCREENVOICE TOP 12 CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2023

15. 12. 2023 The year has come and gone, and famous and lesser-known brands have come out with their long-awaited Christmas campaigns, which unmistakably draw us into the pre-Christmas spirit and put us in the mood for a genuine festive atmosphere. Christmas advertising campaigns are not mere commercial sales efforts, although inspiration at a time when the hunt… Continue reading SCREENVOICE TOP 12 CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2023

ADS CAN STRESS PEOPLE OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. HERE’S HOW BRANDS CAN CHANGE THAT.

13. 12. 2023 If you feel your nerves tighten a bit when you hear the sound of holiday bells jingling in a TV ad, you’re not alone. According to Healthline, 62% of Americans describe their stress levels as “very elevated” or “somewhat elevated” during the holiday season – and only 10% say it’s a stress-free time of year… Continue reading ADS CAN STRESS PEOPLE OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. HERE’S HOW BRANDS CAN CHANGE THAT.

COCA-COLA CHERISHES ITS SANTA CLAUS. HOW DID ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MARKETING “ALLIANCES” IN HISTORY TAKE SHAPE?

11. 12. 2023 Although Christmas in the Czech republic is mainly associated with the Christ child, it is not possible to ignore the global popularity of the american Father Christmas, Santa Claus. And in fact, if we take into account the historical context of shaping the image of this character, we are much closer to Santa in our… Continue reading COCA-COLA CHERISHES ITS SANTA CLAUS. HOW DID ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MARKETING “ALLIANCES” IN HISTORY TAKE SHAPE?

BRANDS TO SPEND RECORD £9.5BN ON CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING

9. 12. 2023 Media inflation set to lift ad spend by 4.8% this Christmas, according to Advertising Association and Warc data. Advertisers are expected to spend a record £9.5bn this Christmas season, according to data from the Advertising Association and Warc, a 4.8% increase on the same period last year largely attributed in part to inflation. Brands have… Continue reading BRANDS TO SPEND RECORD £9.5BN ON CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING

CHRISTMAS BY “UNUSUAL” HEROES. HOW HAS CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING MOVED FROM NOSTALGIA TO MODERNITY?

8. 12. 2023 Christmas advertising has changed over the years and Santa Claus has been replaced by strange and somewhat unusual heroes...

DON’T SHELVE THAT CHRISTMAS IDEA TOO SOON, STUDIES SUGGEST

6. 12. 2023 A growing body of evidence indicates that ideas and advertisements enjoy a much longer shelf life than many have assumed, with vintage favourites like Coca-Cola’s Holidays Are Coming and Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot outperforming the market – so it may be time to rethink how to approach Christmas. Why wear-out matters There is no evidence to suggest that ads become less… Continue reading DON’T SHELVE THAT CHRISTMAS IDEA TOO SOON, STUDIES SUGGEST

JOHN LEWIS’ 2023 CHRISTMAS AD: NEW AGENCY, NEW TRADITIONS

1. 12. 2023 The first Christmas campaign for John Lewis created by Saatchi & Saatchi delivers a new message about adapting to change. John Lewis has ditched the ‘thoughtful giving’ strategy that has underpinned its Christmas campaigns for 14 years in favour of a message about embracing new traditions. The retailer’s 2023 Christmas ad is the first created… Continue reading JOHN LEWIS’ 2023 CHRISTMAS AD: NEW AGENCY, NEW TRADITIONS

STUDY UK: RECORD AD SPEND PREDICTED FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON

9. 11. 2023 Advertisers are set to spend a record £9.5bn during the Q4 Christmas season, according to new data released by the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC. This is a 4.8% increase from last year’s record spend of £9bn and demonstrates the continued importance of advertising to the economy during the festive period. Key findings: Broadcast Video… Continue reading STUDY UK: RECORD AD SPEND PREDICTED FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON