THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CANNES LIONS: A RECORD NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT AGENCIES JOINED THE JURY

Cannes Lions has announced the jury for this year’s festival. The jury will select world-class creative work, which will then be judged, awarded and celebrated during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 22 to 26 June 2026. This year’s global line-up brings together a diverse group of experts representing the full… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ADC CZECH AWARDS: GRAND PRIX FOR KITKAT PHONE BREAK CAMPAIGN

The Grand Prix at this year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards  went to the “KitKat Phone Break” campaign by VML Prague. The winners of this year’s 33rd ADC Czech Creative Awards have been announced. A total of 76 prizes were awarded. The Grand Prix was awarded to the “KitKat Phone Break”campaign by VML Prague. The Czech… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CANNES LIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 PROGRAMME

Oprah Winfrey is honoured as the 2026 Cannes LionHeart. A global line-up of creative legends, innovators and cultural voices will take to the stage including Stella McCartney, Patagonia and Google DeepMind. Cannes Lions has announced its 2026 programme, which will bring together a diverse community of global creative leaders and changemakers across five days this… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY IS COMING TO CINEMAS: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY ALSO APPEARS IN TV ADVERTISING

It does not always have to be a furious mummy rising from a sarcophagus or a swarm of flesh-eating scarabs. Sometimes a hint of an ancient mystery is enough — a curse hidden in the sand, and the silhouette of a pyramid or a sphinx on the horizon. The symbolism of ancient Egypt has attracted… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CAN AI DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY? AND WHY IS CREATIVITY DISAPPEARING FROM CREATIVE WORK?

Whilst artificial intelligence can outperform humans in operational tasks, it still has its limitations when it comes to strategic brand management. Its solutions lead to the mediocrity and indistinguishability that characterise contemporary advertising, according to speakers at the Brandstorming conference. Artificial intelligence can now outperform humans in execution and operational tasks, but its capacity for… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

The ADC Czech Creative Awards competition has made the gallery of all 257 entries available. All 257 entries submitted tothis year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 competition can be viewed in the gallery on the adcawards.cz website. The winners will be announced on 29 April at the Nová spirála in Prague. Among the most active… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

OMNICONNECT: WITHOUT THE RIGHT METRICS, YOU CAN’T MANAGE MARKETING TODAY

This year’s OmniConnect conference demonstrated that well-defined metrics are key to marketing management, brand growth and return on investment. Alongside global insights, local case studies were also presented, confirming the growing role of data, AI and attention management in modern communication. This year’s OmniConnect conference, the fourth in the series, was themed‘Measure to manage’and focused… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

AGAINST ALL ODDS: LINEAR TV’S SURPRISING RESILIENCE

For years, we’ve been told that linear television is declining. Streaming services would render traditional broadcasting obsolete, the story went, as viewers abandoned scheduled programming for the freedom of on demand content. Yet globally, millions of people are still tuning in to broadcast live TV, and in impressive numbers. Despite the decline in overall viewing… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

From 14 to 19 April, Prague’s iconic Kino Pilotů cinema will become a meeting place for film professionals and enthusiastic audiences alike. The Prague Film Festival 2026 will present feature films that have not yet been screened in the Czech Republic, a selection of short films – some of which premiered at prestigious international festivals –… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS FILMING IN PRAGUE. THE FILM IDOL BEGAN HIS CAREER IN TV ADVERTISING

A global star has arrived in the Czech Republic! Leonardo DiCaprio, one of today’s biggest Hollywood stars, is here because of a new film by Martin Scorsese, which has been filming in Prague and its surroundings since the end of February. Fans of the Titanic hero have a chance to catch a glimpse of the… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

The Golden Drum International Festival is kicking off another year. Entries can be submitted until 26 August. Golden Drum, an international creative festival, is launching its 32nd edition. Applications will be accepted until 26 August in six different sections: One-Channel Drum, Omni-Channel Drum, Craft Drum, Creative Media Excellence Drum, Creative Business Excellence Drum and a… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

MUSIC IS THE GATEWAY TO EMOTIONS AND INCREASES MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS – BUT BRANDS OFTEN UNDERESTIMATE ITS POWER, SAYS THE STUDY SOUND SCIENCE

Sometimes, adverts get under our skin. And then, even hours after watching them, we find ourselves humming a catchy melody or jingle that got stuck in our heads. Yet in planning advertising campaigns, music is often an “afterthought”. This was one of the reasons for the creation of the study Sound Science: How Music Is… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

STUDY: ADVERTISERS BOOSTING SPENDING ON CONNECTED TV, NEW STUDY FINDS

Premion, Advertiser Perceptions respondents see best results when linear TV and CTV are coordinated. If the way to figure out what’s going on is to follow the money, the story in the television business continues to be the shift to streaming and connected TV. The latest example is a new survey released by Advertiser Perceptions… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

THE VISUAL TRANSFER EFFECT: HOW SOUND BUILDS BRANDS

In collaboration with neuro-marketing agency Unravel, Talpa Media has produced the scientific proof that audio does not just complement TV. It actively reactivates it, reconstructing visual brand memories in the consumer’s mind through sound. The findings carry significant implications for how audio is planned, sold, and valued within the wider media mix. Context Talpa Media… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

HOW L’ORÉAL PARIS AND RTL MADE STREET HARASSMENT HARD TO IGNORE

Context Sexual harassment in public spaces is one of the most common forms of gender-based violence in the world. Two figures frame the issue: 80% of women have experienced street harassment, but 85% of people say they lack training on how to intervene. Ad Alliance and L’Oréal created a campaign to respond to this problem… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CHANNEL 4 SHOWS HOW PUTTING ACCESSIBILITY FIRST BENEFITS BOTH CUSTOMERS AND COMMERCIAL WITH CURRYS’

Context Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising Award 2025 set its brief under the theme “Inclusive by Design”. It asked brands to embed inclusive practices into the creative, rather than at the end of production. The initiative linked that ambition to airtime: £1m of advertising space across Channel 4’s portfolio sat behind the winning campaign. The… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

TURNING PEAK TV SHOW ATTENTION INTO TRUSTED CONTEXTUAL SPOTS AND FAN FOLLOW UP CONTENT

Context A plot cue inside a flagship soap can set the terms of the next ad break, because viewers stay anchored in the same scene and characters. Emmerdale’s familiarity, plus its own show social channels, gave the message a recognisable voice on TV and somewhere to continue after broadcast. In this case, the ITV campaign… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

USING ELECTION NIGHT VIEWING HABITS TO MAKE A RETAIL MESSAGE FEEL LIKE ENTERTAINMENT

This campaign connected Bauhaus’s retail messaging to a major national television event. In Finland, municipal and regional elections feature hours-long results TV programmes that track vote counting as results come in. Bauhaus (a major home improvement retailer) partnered with the biggest national broadcaster, Sanoma, to create branded entertainment within this format, using “price” as the… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHEN DISNEY CAME TO DANCING: A LIVE SHOW BECOMES A FAIRYTALE

Inspired by Disneyland Paris’s Disney Music Festival, where performances by Disney-movie characters fill the park with dance and live music, DPG Media’s creative team proactively conceived an unprecedented brand integration: a dedicated Disney-themed episode of Dancing With The Stars. The concept was not driven by a client brief. Knowing the client’s wishes and dreams, and… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHEN A CROSS-FORMAT APPROACH MULTIPLIES IMPACT: BOL × HUIS GEMAAKT ACROSS CONTENT & CONTEXT

Description Bol is Belgium’s largest e-commerce platform, a household name for buying books, electronics, and everyday items online. But furniture and home décor? That was not what consumers associated with the brand. DPG Media set out to change this perception through a multi-format partnership with Huis Gemaakt (“Home Made”), a popular Flemish TV show where… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AD BREAK AS PRIMETIME ENTERTAINMENT

Background In the Netherlands, Christmas commercials hold a special place in television culture. Much like the Super Bowl in the United States is known for its spectacular commercials, the Dutch festive season is the moment when brands showcase their most creative, emotional storytelling. Over the years, several Christmas campaigns have achieved iconic status, moving and… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

GIVING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES THEIR FIRST TV SPOTLIGHT

Background B Corp certification is a globally recognised standard for businesses that meet high levels of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The certification is awarded by B Lab, a non-profit organisation. In the UK, there are thousands of certified B Corps, many of them small businesses with ambitions to reach mainstream audiences at… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ELEVATOR PITCHES MADE REAL: GIVING BLACK ENTREPRENEURS A NATIONAL STAGE

Black-owned businesses in the UK face significant barriers to success. Only 0.24% of venture capital funding reaches Black founders, and one-third of Black entrepreneurs struggle to gain belief in their ventures. Channel 4, in partnership with Lloyds Bank (one of the UK’s largest retail banks), created the Black in Business initiative to address these disparities.… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHEN SILENCE SPEAKS LOUDER

Code of Silence was a landmark drama for British television. The show starred Rose Ayling-Ellis, a deaf actress who became famous after winning Strictly Come Dancing, a popular British celebrity dance competition. In the drama, she plays a deaf woman whose exceptional lip-reading skills make her central to a covert police investigation. The production featured… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

TURNING ONE TRAVEL OFFER INTO TWO TV STORIES FOR TWO TYPES OF FAMILIES

Attraction Tickets sells Florida attraction tickets and theme-park hotel packages to UK customers. It has served more than five million customers since 2002 and offers access to destinations including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld and Disneyland Paris. In a competitive travel market, people compare options quickly, and marketing is judged by its… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

BUILDING TRUST FOR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE BY PUTTING DOCTORS FIRST AND USING TV AS A TRUSTED NATIONAL STAGE

Campaign objectives To challenge the belief that only state hospitals deliver life-saving care, AKFA Medline decided to produce a doctor-led manifesto film and placed it on national TV, with IM Service handling broadcast delivery, timing, and exposure for a sensitive message. The campaign brief combined awareness with credibility: increase brand awareness, strengthen trust and loyalty,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

TURNING TRUSTED TV MOMENTS INTO BOOK SALES BY LINKING ATTENTION TO CLEAR PLACES TO BUY

Standaard Boekhandel is a Belgian book retailer. It wanted to make reading feel relevant again at a time when many people spend more time with other entertainment. The brand also wanted its bookstores to stay strong places for discovery, where people browse and find new titles, not only pick up a book they already decided… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUPER BOWL LX ATTRACTS NEARLY 125 MILLION U.S. VIEWERS

Viewing peaked at a record 137.8 million; 128.2 million in the U.S. viewed Bad Bunny’s halftime show, which also set records on social media. NBC Sports said its Super Bowl coverage Feb. 8 set an all-time media record for peak viewing, with 137.8 million watching in the second quarter as the Seattle Seahawks led the New England… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL TO BELGIUM’S HOME BREWERS

Belgium is famous for its hundreds of beer varieties, microbreweries, and passionate home brewing community. Grimbergen, a well-respected abbey beer brand owned by Alken Maes Brewery, wanted to shift how consumers perceived them. Rather than being seen as simply a reliable beer choice, the brand wanted to build a deeper emotional connection with consumers. The… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ADC CZECH CREATIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES JURIES

This year’s 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 announces the composition of its juries. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic announces the composition of the juries for the 33rd edition of the ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026. Fifty judges from across Europe will decide on the best creative works of 2025 on… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ADVERTISING WORTHY OF THE BIG SCREEN. SQUARESPACE TEAMS UP WITH EMMA STONE AND YORGOS LANTHIMOS IN NEW COMMERCIAL

American technology company Squarespace, which focuses on website creation, brought together Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos in its latest advert for Sunday’s Super Bowl. The result is a cinematic spot full of frustration. Emma Stone cannot register a domain with her name. This is the problem that Yorgos Lanthimos captures in… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WINTER OLYMPICS 2026 AD TRACKER: SEE THE BIGGEST COMMERCIALS FROM MILANO CORTINA

The Winter Olympics ad tracker shows ongoing updates of the latest Milano Cortina commercials. NBCUniversal was going for gold with its Winter Olympics advertisers. The broadcaster sold out its Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ad inventory with a month to go before the games, setting a new Winter Olympics ad sales record, with the highest… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHAT GIVES A SUPER BOWL AD SHELF LIFE IN 2026

For decades, the price tag to advertise during the Super Bowl has been justified by access to a centralized audience. As attention disperses across platforms and star power extends to creators, marketers are rethinking how Super Bowl investments translate into consumer recall. To reach as wide an audience as possible, brands are now designing Super… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHY SUPER BOWL ADVERTISERS KEEP PRANKING US

As brands chase attention before kickoff, elaborate pranks risk becoming too easy to spot. Last month, photos circulated on gossip sites like TMZ and MailOnline of actor William Shatner eating a bowl of Raisin Bran in his car and clutching the cereal box as if it were his most prized possession. The bizarre paparazzi shots… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

IT WAS MEANT TO BE A SHOWCASE OF TECHNOLOGY, BUT NOSTALGIA STOLE THE SHOW: WHAT DOES SUPER BOWL LX REVEAL ABOUT THE STATE OF MARKETING?

Super Bowl LX is behind us. The evening at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara was once again more than just a sporting event—it turned into a media platform watched by over 124.9 million viewers in the U.S., peaking at 137.8 million during the second quarter, making it the second most-watched broadcast in American television history.… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

THE MOST EFFECTIVE SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS, RANKED BY VIEWERS

The top 10 Super Bowl ads of the past five years and why they work, according to System1. Every year, about 60 brands spend millions—in 2026, up to $10 million— to advertise in the Super Bowl. They try to shock, delight, surprise, confuse, and inspire the upwards of 127 million-strong audience in the hopes that… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

MARK RITSON: CZECH MARKETING KNOWS WHAT TO DO AT CHRISTMAS. BUT IN JANUARY, IT FORGETS.

Marketing expert Mark Ritson focused his commentary on Czech Christmas campaigns and how January campaigns are failing. Mark Ritson’s commentary was provided to MediaGuru.cz by the Proficio agency, which accompanied it with a commentary by Jan Kurel. We are publishing both texts. Yes, I know. Christmas is long gone. Weeks have passed since the holidays… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUPER BOWL LX BRINGS CELEBRITY REUNIONS AND A FRESH WAVE OF NOSTALGIA

Celebrity-packed Super Bowl ads aren’t new, but for Super Bowl LX, some brands are leaning into something even more familiar: Cast reunions that tap directly into pop-culture memory. That strategy builds on an already star-heavy trend. According to iSpot, 68% of last year’s Super Bowl ads featured at least one celebrity, and more than half… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

STARTUPJOBS TRANSFORMED THE MOVEMENT FORWARD INTO ACTION IN A NEW ADVERTISEMENT

The StartupJobs career portal is launching a campaign created entirely using artificial intelligence. The advertisement visually embodies the platform’s main motto, which is moving forward. The marketing agency Ydeal participated in the creation, combining more than nine AI tools in the production of the spot. The campaign is running on social networks and online. The… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

Do brands still matter? How should media mixes be planned in an environment of limited budgets? How long does advertising work, and why is trust becoming one of the most valuable currencies in communication? These are the questions addressed by the British marketing organisation Thinkbox in its Nickable Studies 2025 report. The new study summarises… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

EVERYONE HATES ADS. EXCEPT ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

“The Super Bowl is such an egregious waste of money. Brands who advertise during its ad breaks are stuck in the past.” This is the gist of pretty much every marketing department’s water cooler conversation come February. And they’re right about one thing: Super Bowl spots are astronomically expensive, and keep rising. Yet for some,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUPER BOWL 2026: BUDWEISER, KINDER BUENO, AND OTHER BRANDS ONCE AGAIN BANK ON THE MOST EXPENSIVE AD SPOTS

Here it comes! The ads for this year’s Super Bowl are already making waves and sparking conversations. For fans in the U.S.—and beyond—the Super Bowl is far more than just the football championship game. It’s an event that, for one evening each year, brings together sports, entertainment, advertising, and pop culture. Even people who don’t… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHEN BRANDS BECOME CHARACTERS: TRANSFORMING PRODUCT PLACEMENT INTO ENTERTAINMENT

ProSieben and Joyn broke new creative ground with The Masked Singer Germany, transforming traditional product placement into something unprecedented. Seven.One Media worked with Playmobil to create a partnership where the brand did not just sponsor the program or place products within it – instead, the brand became a competing character. The Playmobil Pirate mask sang,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

YOUNG LIONS 2026 COMPETITION KICKS OFF, REGISTRATION OPENS

The eighteenth edition of the Young Lions CZ competition for young creators is kicking off. Building on last year’s changes, it aims to serve as a year-round community and development platform again this year. The Young Lions Czechia competition for young creatives and marketers is entering its 18th year. This year, the organisers are building… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHEN ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES EDIBLE

General information Country: France Company: CANAL+ BRAND SOLUTIONS Client: McDonald’s Sector:  FMCG (Food & Beverage) Media: Linear TV, digital video, social media, in-app activation, in-store Time period: 4 months (September – December 2024) Background Hot Ones is a popular interview show concept in which well-known personalities answer in-depth questions while tasting progressively spicier hot sauces, creating a mix of entertainment, authenticity, and… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CREATIVE AND MEDIA TOGETHER DRIVE ADVERTISING IMPACT

Creative quality and media support together explain 60.1% of the business results generated by advertising, according to The Creative Dividend, a new book published by System1 and Effie. Why joined-up thinking matters Creative and media are often siloed endeavours within the advertising process. Making sure creative work has emotional resonance is undoubtedly vital, as is reaching… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

AI IN ADVERTISING IS NOT THE HOLY GRAIL. IT SAVES TIME, BUT THE QUALITY IS LACKING.

Artificial intelligence is gradually replacing some of the manual work done by advertising creators, but it cannot replace human creativity and thinking, said Jan Suda, assessing the current situation at the Marketing Meeting conference. The possibilities of artificial intelligence in advertising are often overestimated. Jan Suda, Media & Channels Strategist at McCann Prague, said this… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHY SUPER BOWL ADS KEEP GETTING FUNNIER—AND LESS TOUCHING

This year’s Super Bowl ad lineup tilts decisively toward star power and humor over heartstring-pulling narratives, continuing a trend that has reshaped the game’s advertising tone in recent years. Many confirmed spots feature A-list talent: Keegan-Michael Key and Danny McBride (State Farm), Adrien Brody (TurboTax), Matthew McConaughey and Bradley Cooper (Uber Eats) among them. Comedy… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF SUPER BOWL ADS

Read about creating messages that resonate with consumers well beyond the Big Game. Super Bowl advertising is a major test of creative effectiveness. It commands extraordinary investment and attention, yet the lessons that matter most aren’t about one night of buzz; they’re about consistent, brand‑building that works both in the moment and afterward for an… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

For a short time during the Super Bowl, everyone is paying attention to the same thing. Reporters, creators, athletes and brands all show up knowing that the story won’t be confined to the field. “It’s the one time that media seem to let their guard down and let brands have a voice,” said Bret Werner,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

STAR POWER VS. SOUNDTRACK: WHAT BOOSTS CONSUMERS’ ENJOYMENT OF ADS?

More than half of consumers say music plays a key role in the ads they enjoy most, MX8 Labs found. With the Super Bowl approaching, brands are once again preparing for advertising’s biggest stage, where celebrity and influencer cameos have become a familiar formula. But a consumer survey conducted by MX8 Labs suggests that while… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

AKA AND ADC LAUNCH THE INITIATIVE SÍLA NÁPADU

The industry initiative Síla nápadu aims to open a discussion on the importance of creative ideas in marketing communications and to involve agencies, advertisers and the media in this discussion. The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA), in cooperation with the Art Directors Club Czech Republic (ADC), is launching an industry initiative called Síla nápadu. Its… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUPER BOWL GIVES BRANDS A CHANCE TO MAKE FANS FOR LIFE

The biggest gripe with Super Bowl campaigns is that most brands are just advertising during the Big Game, instead of creating content designed to specifically coexist with the Super Bowl. Those that do—like Rocket Mortgage and Uber Eats in 2025—can reap enviable rewards. Brands must keep in mind: this game is the pinnacle for two… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ADC AWARDS 2026 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY

The ADC Awards competition is now accepting entries for this year’s competition with the slogan “ADC Awards are the new CAPTCHA”. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic is now accepting entries for the 33rd annual ADC Awards competition. Early Bird applications can be submitted until 31 January, with the standard deadline ending on 28 February.… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

DESTINATION: INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE. ADS OF MAJOR AIRLINES THAT WENT GLOBAL

Christmas is approaching. That means millions of people around the world will be on the move, returning home for the holidays to celebrate with their families. It may be the clearest reminder of how we take air travel for granted in the 21st century and how essential a role it plays in our lives. That… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CZECHS WON SEVEN AWARDS AT THE ADC*E AWARDS

The Czech participation in the international ADC*E Awards competition recorded a record result – seven awards. In the international ADC*E Awards, Czech agencies took home a total of seven awards – succeeding across categories from crafty to data work to PR events. They have advanced to the European round as winning or shortlisted projects from… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

BRAND FAME: HOW BRANDS CAN BREAK THROUGH AND BE PROFITABLE

In an advertising-saturated world, the brands that succeed are those that become part of the culture. According to Darko Silajdžić of McCann Prague, the path to brand fame leads through emotion, creativity and relevant activations that respond to customer needs. Brands that can become part of the culture have an edge over their competitors. “People… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ART DIRECTORS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE THIRD CREATIVE EXPRESS

ADC is launching the next edition of the Creative Express Czech Slovakia competition for young talents aged 21 to 28. The Art Directors Club Czech Republic (ADC) is launching registration for the third edition of the Creative Express Czech Republic competition, aimed at young talents aged 21 to 28. The project connects the Czech and… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHEN AN ALTERNATIVE CEASES TO BE AN ALTERNATIVE. WHY PLANT-BASED MARKETING SHOULD INSPIRE THE REST OF THE MARKET

World Vegan Day is now behind us — and today it serves as a reminder not only of growing interest in sustainability, but also of a transformation in the language of advertising itself. Plant-based brands have shown that communication does not need to be built on guilt or activism. It is far more effective to… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

THE FESTIVE FORMULA: HOW TO WIN LASTING AUDIENCE ATTENTION THIS CHRISTMAS

Christmas ads may be big business, but attention is hard won. Lumen’s Mike Follett reveals how advertisers can sustain festive impact year after year. For most of us, this time of year is about barbeques, beaches and sunburn – not sleigh bells and Santa hats. But for adland, Christmas is bigger in August than it… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

VML, MCCANN AND ZARAGUZA TAKE HOME THE PRIZE FROM THE GOLDEN DRUM

The International Golden Drum Festival has announced the winners of its competition. Gold went to VML, silver to McCann and bronze to Zaraguza. The Golden Drum Creative Festival has announced the winners of its competition. Czech agencies also scored points. In addition to the Young Drummers category, which was won by the talents Joanna Santarius… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SNOOP DOGG TURNS 53 — AND STILL PROVES AUTHENTICITY IS THE BEST MARKETING

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

MUSIC DRIVES ADVERTISING PROFITABILITY

A new study by Massive Music and the IPA details the brand and business effects that highly engaging, fitting, and memorable music can have on advertising performance. Why music matters We know intuitively that great music, from jingles to sonic assets, can lodge in our brains in a way that other media doesn’t. But the… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

HORROR ENTERTAINING CONSUMERS: TV ADS INSPIRED BY DRACULA

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

BINET AND DAVIS: MARKETERS WATCH ROI, BUT BUDGET SIZE IS MORE IMPORTANT

Larger budgets have eight times more impact on effectiveness than focusing on campaign return on investment (ROI). That’s according to new research from the IPA, led by Les Binet and Will Davis. The new research reveals a disconnect between what really drives marketing effectiveness and what marketers believe. That’s one of the conclusions of new… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

INTERACTIVE ADS ARE BECOMING A CORNERSTONE OF CTV ADVERTISING

Interactivity is becoming a key driver of growth for connected TV (CTV) advertising as the format evolves alongside shifting audience preferences. In a conversation with EMARKETER, Joshua Blum, director of research and analytics at BrightLine, described how interactivity is becoming the norm for CTV ads, and addressed lingering advertiser misconceptions. Blum highlighted that interactivity is… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

FORUM MEDIA 25 CONFERENCE IS COMING UP. WHAT WILL THE EFFIE STAGE BRING?

The Effie Stage at this year’s Forum Media 2025 international conference will provide an opportunity to look at data on marketing effectiveness and be inspired by the best European and domestic projects. For the second time, the Effie Stage will announce the Effie Czech Republic shortlist and the winners of the Art Directors Club special… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

GEN AI CREATIVE FINDS GROWING ACCEPTANCE

The use of Gen AI in advertising is growing as attitudes shift across clients, creatives and consumers, but greater openness to the tech doesn’t mean there won’t be strings attached. What’s happening “We have seen a shift in client openness to fully AI-developed campaigns,” Christian Pierre, global chief intelligence officer, Gut, told Digiday, as he… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

EFFECTIVENESS IS BUILT ON CONSISTENCY AND CREATIVITY, EMERGED FROM THE CREATIVE IMPACT DISCUSSION FORUM AT THE CANNES LIONS FESTIVAL

At the Cannes Lions Festival, leading marketers, prominent creatives, and representatives from research agencies come together each year to explore the relationships between creativity, consistency, and effectiveness. This year, as part of the Creative Impact discussion forum, they focused on finding ways to maintain brand consistency in an uncertain and ever-changing environment, leverage creators and… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CREATIVITY IS IMPORTANT, BUT WHAT DOES GOOD CREATIVITY ACTUALLY MEAN?

Up to 85% of marketers believe that creativity is the key to success, but only 59% know what good creativity actually means, according to the survey. 83.5% of marketers believe that creativity is the key to advertising performance, but only 58.5% of respondents agree within their team on exactly what good creative is. That’s according… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WOOD AND HEGARTY: ADVERTISING NEEDS A NEW CREATIVE REVOLUTION

Creativity is essential for business growth, and its importance is increasing in the age of AI. Agencies and CMOs have the opportunity to become drivers of creativity and strategic partners to company leadership, as emphasised in a webinar featuring John Hegarty and Orlando Wood. During Wednesday’s Global TV Group webinar hosted in the Czech Republic… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ORLANDO WOOD AND SIR JOHN HEGARTY ON HOW CREATIVITY FUELS BRAND GROWTH

This year marks a symbolic anniversary – 150 years since the first documented use of the word creativity in English. Historian Adolphus William Ward used the term in 1875 in reference to William Shakespeare’s “poetic creativity”. Today, the importance of creativity in all sectors, including the media, is unquestionable. According to Sir John Hegarty, who… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

L’ORÉAL UNCOVERS NEW INSIGHTS FOR EFFECTIVE BEAUTY ADS

L’Oréal worked with Google and research partner Sundogs to analyse 5,000 YouTube ads and found that moving beyond category conventions can drive measurable gains: replacing product-led formats, for example, with richer, character-driven storytelling boosted engagement by 55%. The AI-driven analysis across seven markets highlighted the value of character-driven storytelling, contextually relevant casting, and emotional diversity.… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ORLANDO WOOD INTERVIEW: WHY ADVERTISING NEEDS SHOWMANSHIP AGAIN – AN INTERVIEW WITH ORLANDO WOOD

Orlando Wood share his views on the enduring principles of effective advertising, the future role of television, and how brands can rediscover the creativity that fuels long-term growth.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADVERTISING: AD SPOTS FILLED WITH SUN, SEA AND CHEERFUL VIBES ENCOURAGE SHOPPING

Summer will soon be over, but its mood continues, as does the flood of TV commercials aimed at capitalizing on consumers' summer behavior.

BEHIND THE WACKY AND WHIMSICAL REVIVAL OF MCDONALDLAND

The nostalgic campaign continues a strategy rooted in fan truths, which is paying off for McDonald’s. On its journey to rebuild connections with younger audiences, McDonald’s has traveled into subcultures including hip-hop, K-pop, anime, and streetwear. But for years, one world had fallen off the map: the magical realm of McDonaldland. First introduced in 1971,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS IN AUGUST ON TV SCREENS. WHAT DO EDUCATIONAL ADS TELL US ABOUT SOCIAL VALUES – AND ABOUT OURSELVES?

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CREATIVITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR CIVILISATION. CREATIVITY IS LIFE, SAYS SIR JOHN HEGARTY

Creativity is not the domain of artists—it is the holy grail for people working in various fields. It is an act of self-expression and therefore a vital competency for anyone who wants to grow and innovate, and who seeks new ways to create value and move themselves and their community forward. As such, it is… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

NOSTALGIA LEVEL: MAX. HOW DO RETRO ADS WIN CUSTOMERS’ HEARTS?

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

REPORT: THE ONLY THING BIGGER THAN NFL TV ADS ARE NFL STREAMING ADS

New data from EDO finds that ads during football games on Peacock, Netflix, and Amazon last year were more effective than in-game linear. The NFL has met its greatest broadcast rival, and it is NFL streaming. Today, television data and analytics firm EDO released its third annual NFL TV Outcomes Report to ADWEEK with what’s… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS, THE WILDEST FUN. TRAVEL AGENCIES AND AIRLINES COMPETE FOR CUSTOMERS WITH TV AD SPOTS

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SIR JOHN HEGARTY FOR GTVG ON THE POWER OF CREATIVITY

Few figures have shaped modern advertising as profoundly as Sir John Hegarty, who speaks of creativity as a force that moves people and markets.

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: FASHION BRAND SPOTS ARE ALL ABOUT FLOWING SKIRTS AND ROMANCE

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: ROMANTIC LOVE STORY THAT MELTS EVEN THE TOUGHEST HEARTS—AND WALLETS

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

HOW ONE VIDEO GAME TOOK ON CULTURE TO TURN LOSS INTO BRAND LOVE

When Clash of Clans – a mobile video game made by Supercell that reportedly has up to 150 million monthly users – lost relevance and some love, the marketing team took creative risks to stage a brand comeback, revealing their secrets at the Cannes Lions Festival. “We need to be agile, we need to hop… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

SUMMER-FLAVOURED TV ADS: THE MOST SPARKLING REFRESHMENT FOR THE HOTTEST DAYS

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 THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

HOW AUTHENTIC PRODUCT PLACEMENT CAPTURES THE STREAMING GENERATION

For many brands, traditional paid media no longer guarantees the results that it used to. Linear TV programming can rack up six-figure invoices, even for start-ups or smaller brands, and more and more consumers are actively avoiding ads on streaming services, no matter the cost. According to a 2024 report, nearly two-thirds of surveyed viewers… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

BREATHTAKING ADVERTISING: DINOSAURS IN AD SPOTS INSPIRED BY JURASSIC WORLD

Eager dinosaur fans have just witnessed the premiere of the new film Jurassic World: Rebirth. This event has once again stirred interest in one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. Jurassic Park is not only a phenomenon for dinosaur enthusiasts but also an endless source of inspiration for the advertising industry. This… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

AKA ANNOUNCES EFFIE, APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED UNTIL 24 AUGUST

The Association of Communication Agencies announces the 28th annual Effie Awards Czech Republic competition. The Association of Communication Agencies (AKA) is launching the 28th edition of the Effie Awards Czech Republic competition. Campaigns can be submitted until 24 August. The winners will be selected by a jury of more than forty members during the autumn,… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

4CAMPING ENTERS A NEW TV CAMPAIGN OUTSIDE ITS MAIN SEGMENT – TOURISM

A new TV commercial for the 4camping e-shop has been broadcast on TV Nova since 16 June. It takes the brand out of the campsite with an emotional campaign closer to tourism, without trying to show extreme conditions. “When you say “outdoor”, you imagine an eight-thousander, bad weather or sport. But the vast majority of… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CHECK OUT THE MOST AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGNS FROM CANNES LIONS

The Cannes Lions Festival has recognised the world’s most creative campaigns. MAM brings you a selection of the ten most successful ‘lion collectors’. According to Cannes Lions 2025, WPP, a DDV Worldwide network, was named Creative Company of the Year, while Serviceplan was named Independent Network of the Year. Publicis Conseail, Paris, was named Agency… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

MUSIC THAT SELLS: AC/DC, THE ROLLING STONES AND QUEEN IN TV ADVERTISING

Rock anthems that once rocked concert halls can now be heard in TV commercials that want to grab your attention at first listen. Read which are the most catchable by ScreenVoice Originals opinion.

THREE AI TRENDS RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

The annual NAB Show brings together the top innovators in media and entertainment, showcasing the tools, tech, and trends driving the next era of storytelling. Aside from the tens of thousands of attendees and hundreds of featured sessions, what really set this year’s event apart is that it wasn’t just a display of newfangled tech—in many… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CANNES LIONS: ANOTHER CAMPAIGN WITH A CZECH FOOTPRINT WON LIONS

The ‘Fixables’ project by LePub Amsterdam and Milan for Philips, which was developed in collaboration with Publicis Groupe, OMD Czech and Prusa Research, won silver and bronze in Cannes. The Fixables campaign, whose pilot project was launched in the Czech Republic, was successful twice in the Design category. It won bronze for design aimed at… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

VML WINS GRAND PRIX IN CANNES FOR KITKAT CAMPAIGN

The ‘Take a break from your mobile’ campaign, created for KitKat by the VML agency, was awarded the Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions competition. The Czech agency VML has won the highest award, the Grand Prix, at the ongoing creativity festival Cannes Lions for its campaign ’Take a break from your mobile phone“, created… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

CANNES LIONS AWARD SUBMISSIONS REMAIN FLAT IN 2025

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity received 26,900 award submissions for 2025, up less than 1% compared to last year’s tally. Total entries are down 38% from their peak nearly a decade ago. A handful of categories, such as Design, Creative B2B, and Entertainment Lions for Sport, saw double-digit growth in entries. Submissions for the Glass… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

COMING UP LATER: THE EYEWATERING COST OF DULL MEDIA

Dull ads cost companies millions of dollars to achieve the same effect – now, new research to be presented today at Cannes Lions by eatbigfish’s Adam Morgan and Dr. Karen Nelson-Field examines and quantifies the silent drain on our budgets caused by dull media formats. Why dull matters As Adam Morgan explained at last year’s… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

ADVERTISING DELIVERS NEARLY 3X RETURN ON INVESTMENT

Companies that invest 3% of their revenue in advertising see an 8.7% contribution to total sales – a near 3x ROI, according to Gain Theory.  A new report from the marketing effectiveness consultancy, “Measure, Thrive, Optimize: How to Demonstrate Advertising’s Value and Boost Growth”, is based on an analysis of 75 company-market combinations across multiple… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

WHY IVAN TROJAN FELL OUT OF THE TOP RANKINGS

Cooperation with actors in advertising works, but execution is key, according to research by ResSolution Group, which looked at Ivan Trojan’s personality in advertising. Ivan Trojan did not make it into the ranking for the first time in several years TOP actors in advertising, which is published annually by the ResSolutin Group in cooperation with… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN

IS TV ADVERTISING STILL EFFECTIVE IN 2025?

How can you ensure your campaigns deliver maximum ROI? Let’s dive into the science behind successful TV advertising and explore why behavioral methods provide better insights than traditional ad testing approaches. Television advertising has transformed dramatically since its golden age in the mid-20th century. Once dominated by three networks reaching nearly every household, today’s landscape… Continue reading THEME OF THE MONTH: TV MAKES YOU WIN