The master´s thesis is focused on strengthening the competitiveness of the bank through the development of its brands. The current situation of the company is analyzed according to the theoretical knowledge and methodology Ko Floor. Subsequently, the company compared to selected competitors. Based on the comparison and further analysis for the firm set of measures involving their own proposals to support brand development.

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate how branding is applied in an industry entering intoco-branding. It analysing the importance for building and strengthening a brand for effective brandpositioning in the market space. Design/Methodology/Approach – Our qualitative research is developed according to the approach whichseeks to understand the aspects of brandings. This research will be conducted as an abductive approach;the validity of present knowledge will be demonstrated. Qualitative approach is applied for identifying theaspects in a successful launching of a brand. Findings – This research demonstrates that branding has been involving in launching of brands. The casestudy indicates that brand portfolio, brand identity and brand positioning are essential in extending brands. Practical Implications – It serves as supplementary and reference information for brand management inmarketing plan for global markets, especially in corporate. Originality/Value – The originality of this paper lies in its knowledge area of branding, which uses brandportfolio, brand identity and brand positioning literatures and journals to examine the role of branding inpractical case.

Purpose – The purpose ofthis research is to investigate how branding is applied in a challengingindustry for an overseas market.  In other words, we would look into the aspects that are important for building and strengthening a brand in overseas market. Design/Methodology/Approach – Our qualitative research is developed according to the interpretive approach which seeks to understand the aspects of brandings foroverseas market.  This research would beconducted as a deductive study; the validity of present knowledge would bedemonstrated.  Qualitative approach isapplied for identifying the aspects in a successful launching of a brand in anoverseas market. Findings – This research demonstrates that branding has been involving inlaunching of brands to overseas markets. The case study indicates that brand portfolio, brand identity and brandpositioning are essential in extending brands to overseas markets. Practical Implications – It serves as supplementary andreference information for brand management in marketing plan for globalmarkets, especially in food industry. Originality/Value – The originality of this paper lies in its knowledge area ofbranding, which uses brand portfolio, brand identity and brand positioningliteratures and journals to examine the role of branding in practical case. Keywords Brand Portfolio, Brand Identity, Brand Positioning, Denmark, HongKong, Food Industry Paper Type Research paper

[pt] Este estudo investiga o posicionamento de marca de uma clínica de saúde privada especializada em medicina celular situada na zona sul da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Utilizando o método de estudo de caso, o posicionamento da marca foi investigado sob a perspectiva da semiótica francesa de Semprini (2010), com o propósito de identificar a eficiência da marca em transmitir sua identidade para seu público e propor melhorias para amplificar a atuação da empresa perante seus concorrentes no Brasil. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de entrevista com pacientes, médicos parceiros e funcionários. Como resultado desta pesquisa foi desenvolvido o Projeto de Marca da Medcel Medicina Celular e sugestões de melhorias, entre elas a necessidade de investimento na contratação de empresa especializada em marketing, principalmente digital, aplicando, em especial, a ferramenta storytelling, como estratégia eficaz de comunicação na área de saúde. / [en] This study investigates the brand positioning of a private healthcare clinic specializing in cellular medicine located in the southern area of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Using the case study method, the brand positioning was investigated from the perspective of French semiotics by Semprini (2010), with the purpose of identifying the effectiveness of the brand in conveying its identity to its audience and proposing improvements to enhance the company s performance against its competitors in Brazil. The research was conducted through interviews with patients, partner physicians, and employees. As a result of this research, the Medcel Cellular Medicine Brand Project was developed, along with suggestions for improvements, including the need for investment in hiring a specialized marketing company, especially in digital marketing, applying storytelling as an effective communication strategy in the healthcare sector.

My diploma thesis called "Brand positioning World Class Czech Republic" is focused on the analysis of the position of the brand on the Prague market of fitness centers. As the result of this analysis, I conclude my work by the recommendations to improve marketing communication of World Class company. In the theoretical part, I defined the concept of marketing, I have summarized his history, describing the various elements of the marketing mix and SWOT analysis. The next chapter is devoted to market segmentation, targeting and positioning. To conclude the theoretical part, I define the brand, its history, elements and types, I also mentioned the brand value. In the practical part, I assess the fitness field and also market of fitness centers in Prague. In the next chapter, I presented the brand of World Class Czech Republic, including its history, philosophy, representation in Prague and in the world as well and offer of services. Next, I drew on the results of my own research survey. I described a SWOT analysis and competitive analysis. Based on the responses I have analyzed the target group for the World Class brand. Subsequently, I analyzed the current marketing communication of the company, and I propose appropriate amendments that would increase its effectiveness. In the epilogue, I noted the main recommendations for brand communication.

The thesis focuses on marketing launch of the premium tobacco product. Defining tobacco product marketing regulation, it also specifies Czech tobacco market (incl. competition, price segments, etc.) together with consumer profiles as well as company brand portfolio. Brand strategy, its vision, authorship and brand positioning are included as well. The practical part is dedidacted to each of marketing plan essential elements: SWOT analysis, marketing objectives and strategy, action plan and overall evaluation including recommendation for future activities.

Sustainability is increasing in importance nowadays and Sweden is one of the most sustainability- focused countries in the world. Environmental sustainability is considered to be a key factor for business growth and companies incorporate this aspect in their brand marketing strategies. The purpose of this study is to get a broader understanding of the field of environmental sustainability work in connection to brand equity in Sweden. The main contribution of this study derives from studying how companies work with environmental sustainability to improve brand equity from a company’s perspective in Sweden. A qualitative approach was chosen, which included semi- structured interviews with seven companies that operate in Sweden. This paper develops an analytical model in order to analyse the findings from the interviews. The findings suggest that companies can work with environmental sustainability to improve their brand equity in Sweden by using strategies and practices that fit the company. It is important to consider the local context of Sweden, the market demands and requirements of its stakeholders and adopt a holistic approach in order to improve brand equity. Companies can choose to incorporate environmental sustainability work as an add-on to their brand or base the core of the brand around their work.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-25T16:44:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Elaine Ribeiro de Oliveira.pdf: 3212601 bytes, checksum: 0d8bce13107f4e02fde572dfdbe62408 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-10-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The role of integrated marketing communication for the construction of brand value is the main theme of this paper. In a global market perspective, companies and organizations need to amplify and open up to new horizons and new informational technologies. It shows then that in the face of diversities derived from new paradigms enforced by the contingencies in social, economical, political and cultural spheres, integrated marketing communication came to be one of the pillars for enterprize strategy and for branding management. In this context, this study approached the proposition of striving the goal of identifying the determinant factors of the role of communication in the construction of the brand value. Due to the great challenges that constantly arise in organizations regarding the uncertatinties in the global market, it was perceived that there was a necessity of working on the issue. In this situation, branding managers are looking for alteratives and strategies to work on the brand construction and adding values. A case study was adopted, focusing on Bunge Fertilizantes, an European company that leads the ranking in the agricultural fetilizers sector in Brazililian‟s agribusiness. According to the survey which was carried out, the company‟s export is currently at its pinnacle in the aforementioned sector. In this perspective, the company‟s effort in working with the brand was effectively determined, through the links of the integrated marketing communication / Esta dissertação tem como tema, o papel da comunicação integrada de marketing para construção do valor da marca. Na perspectiva do mercado globalizado conseguir alcançar suas metas, diante de um cenário altamente competitivo, as empresas e organizações necessitam ampliar e buscar novos horizontes e novas tecnologias informacionais. Nessa premissa, verifica-se que, perante as diversidades advindas de novos paradigmas impostos pelas contingências das esferas sociais, econômicas, políticas e culturais, a comunicação integrada de marketing passou a ser um dos pilares para as estratégias organizacionais e aos gestores de marcas. Nesse contexto, o estudo buscou explorar dentro da proposta de atingir o objetivo de identificar os fatores determinantes do papel da comunicação na construção do valor da marca. Percebeu-se a necessidade de trabalhar este assunto, em razão dos grandes desafios que constantemente emergem nas organizações devido às incertezas no mercado globalizado. Nessa premissa, nota-se que os gestores de marca estão procurando alternativas e estratégias para trabalharem a construção de marca, como também agregar valor a ela. Adotou-se o método de estudo de caso e, como enfoque, foi escolhida a empresa Bunge Fertilizantes, empresa de origem européia que lidera o ranking no setor de fertilizantes agrícolas para o agronegócio brasileiro. De acordo com a pesquisa realizada, a empresa encontra-se no auge das exportações nos setor correspondente. Nessa perspectiva, constatou-se com sucesso a veracidade dos fatos o grande empenho da empresa em trabalhar a marca, através dos elos da comunicação integrada de marketing

Title: Marketing strategy of product Xanil application on the Czech pharmaceutical market Objective: Design marketing strategy of product Xanil application on the Czech pharmaceutical market Methods: Written interview, descriptive analysis Results: The result is a design marketing strategies for new drug Xanil. The marketing strategy process segmentation of potential customers, targeted to competition and proposes a structure of the marketing mix. The strategy is the development of the concept of promotion, including the estimated financial costs. Key words: Marketing strategy, marketing mix, customer segmentation, competition, brand positioning, Eli Lilly company, Xanil, promotional strategy

The submitted diploma work combines available information resources from the area of general brand management with current challenges which the Brand Management faces within the power industry in the dynamically developing Czech market with significant globalization features. This creates a structure of secondary information resources, practical experience and drawn conclusions which have never been published and are primarily relevant to optimisation of the E.ON brand but important for the entire power industry sector due to its focus and they surpass their branch in the brand migration area