TRENDS IN SPORTS SPONSORSHIP
13. 1. 2025 The growing influence of artificial intelligence, the increased visibility of Olympic partners or Nike’s aggressive journey back to relevance. These are some of the trends that are expected to be evident in global sports sponsorship in 2025. In the past year, this area has been impacted by major changes, returns and departures. “Rights holders are… Continue reading TRENDS IN SPORTS SPONSORSHIP
JAN SMETANA IS THE NEW FACE OF TV NOVA SPORTS BROADCASTING
9. 1. 2025 Former Czech Television presenter will appear on Nova TV for the first time on 16 January. Jan Smetana, the former sports presenter of Czech Television, will become the new face of TV Nova’s sports coverage. From 16 January, he will start presenting Sport news and commentating on basketball matches. “He’s a seasoned presenter who is… Continue reading JAN SMETANA IS THE NEW FACE OF TV NOVA SPORTS BROADCASTING
TERRESTRIAL BROADCASTING MAY BE THE SOLUTION FOR STREAMING SPORTS
6. 12. 2024 It’s been a problem for years – angry sports fans who can’t watch the expected live coverage in tense moments. However, this problem could have a solution in the future in the form of terrestrial broadcasters. A problem faced by virtually all major operators within their infrastructure, but not only those – the high interest… Continue reading TERRESTRIAL BROADCASTING MAY BE THE SOLUTION FOR STREAMING SPORTS
STUDY: SPORT IS THE BIGGEST DRAW TO VOD SERVICES
19. 11. 2024 Streaming services are growing mainly due to sporting event offerings, a Kantar study shows. This summer, full of global sporting events such as Euro football, the Conmebol Copa America and the Summer Olympics in Paris, attracted many new users to streaming services. For example, the Olympics were the reason for one in four new Discovery+… Continue reading STUDY: SPORT IS THE BIGGEST DRAW TO VOD SERVICES
FIGHT FOR SPORTS RIGHTS: ČT WANTS TO KEEP THE ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE EURO AND THE OLYMPICS
11. 10. 2024 Czech Television, which has lost the broadcasting rights to some sports competitions due to commercial pressure, is interested in retaining the broadcasting rights for sporting events involving the Czech national team in the future. Sports media was the topic of discussion at this year’s Sport Alive conference. Czech Television wants to keep the broadcasting rights… Continue reading FIGHT FOR SPORTS RIGHTS: ČT WANTS TO KEEP THE ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE EURO AND THE OLYMPICS
STUDY USA: NEARLY 60M U.S. HOMES WATCHED THE OLYMPICS
12. 8. 2024 Household viewing of the Paris games was up 11% compared to the Tokyo games, Samba TV reported. New data from Samba TV confirms that the Paris Olympics hit gold with audiences as the games saw an 11% increase in household viewership compared to the Tokyo games that aired in 2020. More than 1 million new… Continue reading STUDY USA: NEARLY 60M U.S. HOMES WATCHED THE OLYMPICS
UNDER THE FIVE OLYMPIC RINGS. GAME-CHANGING TV ADS
9. 8. 2024 Olympic history is full of memorable TV commercials. What do some of the most memorable ones look like?
BEYOND THE PITCH – FUSE & SYSTEM1 STUDY REVEALS WINNING STRATEGY FOR SPORT SPONSORSHIP
6. 8. 2024 Brands can score a ‘Sport Dividend’ through effective sport sponsorship, according to a new study by global sports and marketing agency FUSE in partnership with creative effectiveness platform System1. The study, The Sport Dividend: Unlocking Incremental Brand Growth Through Sport Sponsorship, revealed that a range of activations associated with sport sponsorship, from advertising to digital… Continue reading BEYOND THE PITCH – FUSE & SYSTEM1 STUDY REVEALS WINNING STRATEGY FOR SPORT SPONSORSHIP
HALF OF CZECHS PLANNED TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS
2. 8. 2024 Before the start of the Summer Olympics, the majority of the domestic online population declared their interest in watching the Games. This is a comparable proportion to previous Olympic Games. More than half of the respondents (54%) planned to watch the performances of the world’s athletes before the start of the Summer Games in Paris.… Continue reading HALF OF CZECHS PLANNED TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS
HOW BRANDS CAN USE SPORTING EVENTS TO SCORE NEW AUDIENCES
1. 8. 2024 A summer of sports gives marketers the chance to win big when it comes to audience engagement. But how can contextual advertising help them stay ahead of the competition? This summer, it’s not only the players and competitors who’ll be hoping to win big at Euro 24 and the Summer Olympics in Paris. Brands will… Continue reading HOW BRANDS CAN USE SPORTING EVENTS TO SCORE NEW AUDIENCES
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: SPORTS MEDIA IN THE ERA OF FRAGMENTATION
26. 7. 2024 The International Olympic Committee’s Jérôme Parmentier on Olympic viewing habits in the era of TikTok and Netflix, and what this means for media rights. What trends are you seeing at the IOC from a media perspective, in terms of how sports content is consumed and the impact this is having on broadcasters and media platforms?… Continue reading PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: SPORTS MEDIA IN THE ERA OF FRAGMENTATION
A GOLD MEDAL FOR ADVERTISING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE UTOPIA! SYSTEM1 GIVES ADVICE AND A HELPING HAND
24. 7. 2024 Not only athletes deserve to stand on the winners’ podium. Making an Olympic ad that catches the eye, is memorable, and generates amazing sales results is also worth a medal, at least an imaginary one. “Go for gold with advertising that has a passion for sport, entertains and inspires audiences, and draws attention to your… Continue reading A GOLD MEDAL FOR ADVERTISING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE UTOPIA! SYSTEM1 GIVES ADVICE AND A HELPING HAND
HALF OF CZECHS ARE INTERESTED IN THE OLYMPICS, ATTRACTED BY ATHLETICS AND TENNIS. SPORTS COLLECTIONS APPEAL ESPECIALLY TO YOUNG PEOPLE
24. 7. 2024 The Olympic Games start in Paris on Friday. In the Czech Republic, 52 per cent of the population is interested in the Games. The Czech team’s sportswear collection has been noted by 71 per cent of Czechs, and is particularly liked by young people. Half of the Czechs are interested, while in the host country… Continue reading HALF OF CZECHS ARE INTERESTED IN THE OLYMPICS, ATTRACTED BY ATHLETICS AND TENNIS. SPORTS COLLECTIONS APPEAL ESPECIALLY TO YOUNG PEOPLE
OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS
22. 7. 2024 The Olympics is a global phenomenon that captures the attention of audiences, brands and advertisers worldwide. With over three billion viewers tuning in for the 2020 Tokyo Games and similar numbers expected for the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, brands have an exceptional opportunity to connect with a vast, diverse audience. What makes the Olympics… Continue reading OLYMPICS ADVERTISING: HOW TO STRIKE GOLD WITHOUT JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS
PREPARATIONS ARE DRAWING TO A CLOSE. THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES ARE ALWAYS A CHALLENGE NOT ONLY FOR THE ATHLETES BUT ALSO FOR THE MARKETING DEPARTMENTS OF THE PARTNERS
19. 7. 2024 We are just days away from the start of the most spectacular sporting event of this year. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner and preparations are reaching their peak on all fronts. Fans are already studying the schedule, searching for the streaming platforms that will offer them the best coverage… Continue reading PREPARATIONS ARE DRAWING TO A CLOSE. THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES ARE ALWAYS A CHALLENGE NOT ONLY FOR THE ATHLETES BUT ALSO FOR THE MARKETING DEPARTMENTS OF THE PARTNERS
THE OLYMPICS IS FIGHTING FOR YOUNG VIEWERS. SERVING THEM A VIDEO WITH A POPULAR SINGER AND LURING INFLUENCERS TO PARIS
18. 7. 2024 The Summer Olympics are trying to target Generation Z, who watch sports differently – often in short segments instead of live broadcasts. The upcoming Olympic Games are trying to attract a young audience. Broadcasting rights are a source of huge revenue, yet surveys show that only a minority of young people watch sport via live… Continue reading THE OLYMPICS IS FIGHTING FOR YOUNG VIEWERS. SERVING THEM A VIDEO WITH A POPULAR SINGER AND LURING INFLUENCERS TO PARIS
HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH THE OLYMPIC AUDIENCE WITH CONNECTED TV ADVERTISING?
17. 7. 2024 With Paris 2024 just around the corner, Martin Wexler, (SVP channel partnerships at Acxiom), outlines why brands are putting connected TV (CTV) at the center of their Olympic marketing strategies. He also explains what you can do to achieve medal-worthy performance from your CTV campaigns. The Olympics is an event like no other. And that’s… Continue reading HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH THE OLYMPIC AUDIENCE WITH CONNECTED TV ADVERTISING?
ŠKODA, ČEZ, JÁGR, ČESKÝ LEV AND ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI. WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS SPONSORSHIP BRANDS?
16. 7. 2024 The success of athletes goes hand in hand with the interest of Czechs in supporting professional sport, which maintains a high awareness of sponsorship among the Czech public. Engaging in supporting projects in the field of sustainability and environmental protection can be a safe bet in building a positive image. Among the best-known “brands” –… Continue reading ŠKODA, ČEZ, JÁGR, ČESKÝ LEV AND ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI. WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS SPONSORSHIP BRANDS?
