ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY

18. 2. 2026 | 2 min read According to a report by AdForum, the most creative awards last year went to German retailer Penny's "Price Packs" campaign.

AMID MARKETING’S AI OBSESSION, SOME CONSUMERS ARE ‘EXCITED FOR REALITY’

10. 12. 2025 | 6 min read To reach them, brands like Apple and Heineken are highlighting practical effects and emphasizing real connection.

STADIUMS AS SUMMER ADVERTISING LABS. THE IMPACT OF MEGA SPORTS EVENTS ON BRAND MARKETING

29. 8. 2025 | 12 min read The biggest summer sporting events are not just competitions for trophies. There are also moments when advertising becomes a pop culture event. Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the US Open, the EURO and Formula 1 are not only the highlights of the sporting season but also comprehensive advertising laboratories. Each of these events offers a completely different media space – from the aristocratic minimalism of Wimbledon to the pop culture spectacle of the US Open to the technology-oriented branding of Formula 1. The common denominator is the effort of brands to achieve deeper audience engagement through new formats, digitalisation and personalised experiences. It is no longer just about reaching an audience – the goal is to create a cultural moment that resonates across channels, generations and markets. The Tour de France and the power of film aesthetics For many years, the Tour de France has rightly maintained its reputation as the largest and most-watched cycling race in the world. This Grand Tour, which takes place every July, is not only a sporting event but also a global advertising platform where many brands test the effectiveness of innovative formats. Live broadcasts of the Tour are provided by more than a hundred television stations in over 190 countries around the world, with a cumulative audience of over 3.5 billion viewers. The individual stages are filmed from the air, from motorcycles and from stationary cameras, making the Tour an ideal space for advertising and product placement. The race thus boasts a distinctive cinematic aesthetic.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS — WHEN BRANDS RIDE THE WAVE OF VACATION VIBES AND CHILL

26. 6. 2025 | 5 min read Success in summer requires more than just the right product. It is important to understand that people live differently during the summer. They move from their living rooms outdoors, spend more time away from home, and consume media differently. They think less, feel more, and shop much more impulsively. They respond to ads that evoke atmosphere and emotion, radiating authenticity, ease, and a natural connection to the summer feel.

STUDY USA: WHICH BEER BRANDS WON WITH MUSIC IN 2022?

12. 3. 2023 | 2 min read Songtradr’s new Music of Beer report pours out plenty of insights around the most effective music choices for beer ads, Super Bowl success and which brands picked right in 2022. The data shows Heineken was the most strategic in its sonic decision-making, while Guinness… may be unfit to drive (at least when it comes to picking tunes for its TV ads).