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THE REAL BATTLE FOR TV’S FUTURE ISN’T CONTENT. IT’S TRUST
23. 10. 2025 As AI makes it easier to fake, fabricate and flood our feeds, audiences won’t just ask “Is this video good?” — they’ll ask “Is this video even real?” Why TV values still matter in the streaming age Hello everyone — my name is Omar Oakes, a journalist and commentator who is obsessed with the business… Continue reading THE REAL BATTLE FOR TV’S FUTURE ISN’T CONTENT. IT’S TRUST Více informací
SNOOP DOGG TURNS 53 — AND STILL PROVES AUTHENTICITY IS THE BEST MARKETING
20. 10. 2025 On 20 October, Snoop Dogg celebrated his 53rd birthday — calmly, humorously, and with the effortless detachment that has become his trademark. The rapper who helped define the sound of West Coast gangsta rap in the 1990s has become a living brand and a cultural institution. His voice, style, and irony long ago crossed the… Continue reading SNOOP DOGG TURNS 53 — AND STILL PROVES AUTHENTICITY IS THE BEST MARKETING Více informací
HORROR ENTERTAINING CONSUMERS: TV ADS INSPIRED BY DRACULA
18. 10. 2025 Halloween, the beloved season full of ghosts and ghouls, is just around the corner. Who doesn’t know Dracula, for example? Marketers are well aware of the global fame of the legendary vampire, and they’ve been using his iconic image and vampire symbolism to boost sales for decades — and for good reason. His image is… Continue reading HORROR ENTERTAINING CONSUMERS: TV ADS INSPIRED BY DRACULA Více informací
PERSONAL FINANCE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING. TV ADS REPEATEDLY DEBUNK THIS MYTH
8. 9. 2025 Who says financial literacy is boring? It may seem like an unexciting topic – numbers, savings, budgets – but despite that, it has become one of the liveliest genres in television advertising. Sometimes it takes a serious tone, other times it relies on humour or emotion, but it always aims at one thing: to show… Continue reading PERSONAL FINANCE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING. TV ADS REPEATEDLY DEBUNK THIS MYTH Více informací
SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADVERTISING: AD SPOTS FILLED WITH SUN, SEA AND CHEERFUL VIBES ENCOURAGE SHOPPING
2. 9. 2025 Summer will soon be over, but its mood continues, as does the flood of TV commercials aimed at capitalizing on consumers' summer behavior. Více informací
THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?
30. 8. 2025 Television campaigns focused on education no longer promote only crayons, backpacks and university brochures. Instead, they have become a tool for presenting universal social values, parental ambitions and cultural identity. From Target’s musical spectacle in the US to the digital revolution of India’s Byju’s to the film-style public campaign of the French Ministry of Education,… Continue reading THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES? Více informací
STADIUMS AS SUMMER ADVERTISING LABS. THE IMPACT OF MEGA SPORTS EVENTS ON BRAND MARKETING
29. 8. 2025 Wimbledon, Tour de France, US Open, EURO, and Formula 1—the biggest summer sporting events are moments when advertising becomes a pop culture phenomenon. Více informací
NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?
25. 8. 2025 Memories of the good old days are both enjoyable and highly impactful – something brands eagerly leverage in their marketing. Nostalgia is one of the major marketing trends of 2025 and can connect consumers with the past, evoke positive emotions and create a deeper relationship with the brand. Advertisements referring to the popular culture of… Continue reading NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS? Více informací
SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS, THE WILDEST FUN. TRAVEL AGENCIES AND AIRLINES COMPETE FOR CUSTOMERS WITH TV AD SPOTS
8. 8. 2025 At the end of spring, when memories of winter holidays in the mountains have melted away like snowflakes in the sun, the days after months of hard work seem to blend into one another, and our energy is dwindling alarmingly, the idea of a holiday becomes a light at the end of the tunnel. Summer… Continue reading SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS, THE WILDEST FUN. TRAVEL AGENCIES AND AIRLINES COMPETE FOR CUSTOMERS WITH TV AD SPOTS Více informací
ALMOST AN ANIMAL INSTINCT. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WHEN ANIMALS SEEM BETTER OFF THAN HUMANS IN A TV AD?
8. 8. 2025 Singing cats, touching dog stories, or cute little monsters hiding under the couch — pets are simply a staple of television advertising. Adverts featuring them can build strong narratives, evoke emotions, and subtly foster a connection to the brand. In an era when marketing often relies solely on data and performance, they remind us of… Continue reading ALMOST AN ANIMAL INSTINCT. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WHEN ANIMALS SEEM BETTER OFF THAN HUMANS IN A TV AD? Více informací
SIR JOHN HEGARTY FOR GTVG ON THE POWER OF CREATIVITY
4. 8. 2025 Few figures have shaped modern advertising as profoundly as Sir John Hegarty, who speaks of creativity as a force that moves people and markets. Více informací
SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: FASHION BRAND SPOTS ARE ALL ABOUT FLOWING SKIRTS AND ROMANCE
31. 7. 2025 Fashion brands use the summer season to present themselves to customers in an emotive light. Their summer campaigns often depict an ideal world where every outfit fits naturally into a perfect holiday day filled with the scent of sun and sea. Television adverts are usually visually impressive, often accompanied by catchy music and dynamic editing… Continue reading SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: FASHION BRAND SPOTS ARE ALL ABOUT FLOWING SKIRTS AND ROMANCE Více informací
SUPERMAN CAN BOOST A BRAND’S SUPERPOWERS. ALL IT TAKES IS TV ADVERTISING
31. 7. 2025 A new adaptation of Superman has hit theatres. Naturally, its premiere is accompanied by a wave of advertising campaigns. The iconic comic book hero offers a strong emotional impact and a universally understood symbol of good, which allows advertisers to increase brand visibility and associate their products with positive values. The history of Superman began… Continue reading SUPERMAN CAN BOOST A BRAND’S SUPERPOWERS. ALL IT TAKES IS TV ADVERTISING Více informací
“SEX SELLS.” HOW HAS THE USE OF EROTICA EVOLVED IN ADVERTISING?
30. 7. 2025 Oldřich Vávra from the Prague University of Economics focuses on the development of advertising in other industries, and this time he describes the history of sexuality in advertising. The use of sexuality in advertising is a phenomenon that never ceases to fascinate. It is constantly evolving as social and legal norms, morals, and cultural values… Continue reading “SEX SELLS.” HOW HAS THE USE OF EROTICA EVOLVED IN ADVERTISING? Více informací
WHAT DOES MARKETING SCIENCE ADVISE SMALL BRANDS TO DO, AND WHY SHOULD THEY STICK TO IT?
23. 7. 2025 You have a great product, there’s no doubt about that. People who try it come back to you. You have good reviews. But still, no one really knows you. How is that possible, and what can you do about it? This dilemma is faced by many smaller and emerging brands, writes Vojtěch Prokeš. They know… Continue reading WHAT DOES MARKETING SCIENCE ADVISE SMALL BRANDS TO DO, AND WHY SHOULD THEY STICK TO IT? Více informací
SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: ROMANTIC LOVE STORY THAT MELTS EVEN THE TOUGHEST HEARTS—AND WALLETS
19. 7. 2025 Love and summer are universal themes that everyone can relate to. A first kiss at sunset, a shared drink on the beach, or playful flirting in the pool become a natural part of a brand’s story in advertising spots. Hot days, setting suns, the salty scent of the sea, and the first shy touches—these are… Continue reading SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: ROMANTIC LOVE STORY THAT MELTS EVEN THE TOUGHEST HEARTS—AND WALLETS Více informací
BLUE IS COOL: THE SMURFS SCORE BIG IN TV ADVERTISING
14. 7. 2025 The distinctive, memorable blue colour, unique characters, and the emotional connection of viewers who grew up with the Smurfs—these are the qualities that make the Smurfs a perfect inspiration for creatives. Advertising campaigns are full of these iconic characters—and it’s no surprise! On the occasion of the premiere of the latest Smurfs film, let’s take… Continue reading BLUE IS COOL: THE SMURFS SCORE BIG IN TV ADVERTISING Více informací
SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST SPARKLING REFRESHMENT FOR THE HOTTEST DAYS
10. 7. 2025 Hot summers are perfect for advertising all kinds of drinks and other refreshments. What advertising strategies do the most famous brands choose, and which summer adverts are the most appealing? When a wave of summer heat sweeps across the land and the air shimmers with warmth, the blazing sun drives us to seek shade, cool… Continue reading SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST SPARKLING REFRESHMENT FOR THE HOTTEST DAYS Více informací