This research recommends a new approach to brand strategy for Korean professional football teams, focusing on the relationships between team brand identity as the basic element of sports team branding, team brand loyalty as the most desirable goal, and identification between fans and teams as the mediator between identity and loyalty. Nowadays, professional football teams are no longer merely sporting organisations, but organisational brands with multi-million pound revenues. It is vital for football teams to build a relevant brand strategy based on the relationship with their fans. Existing research on sports branding suggests that fans who are deeply identified with a specific team tend to possess extremely high loyalty, holding a particular team as central to their identity. Therefore, managing the relationships between team brand identity, fan-team identification, and team brand loyalty can be the most powerful brand strategy for football teams, particularly for Korean football teams that do not retain strong fan bases and yet desire to gain consumers who identify with them. Through two empirical studies and case study analysis this research investigated a construct of team brand identity in the professional football context. Consumers’ associations with football teams were examined and 13 elements of a team brand identity scale were developed. It was revealed that team brand identity is composed of four identity dimensions which are experience, visual, non-product, and product. Case studies, with a further literature review of team brand identity, clarified and confirmed the first study findings. The final empirical study tested and confirmed the correlated and serial relationships, and provided the basis for the new theoretical model on which to build the brand strategy.

Positioned within the corporate marketing domain, and adopting an explicit managerial perspective, this doctoral thesis advances knowledge in the form of a substantive and analytically generalisable theory of corporate heritage identity stewardship, which is derived from an empirical, theory-building, qualitative case study of Great Britain’s oldest brewer. In broad terms, corporate heritage identity stewardship theory articulates the particular management requirements of a corporate heritage identity in terms of two mutually constitutive dimensions namely (a) stewardship mindset and (b) enactment. Stewardship mindset refers to a shared awareness amongst management (i.e. positionality, heritage, and custodianship awareness) underpinned by specific managerial dispositions to feel, think, and act (i.e. sense of continuance, belongingness, self, heritage, responsibility, and potency). Enactment refers to the multi-modal implementation (i.e. narrating, visualising, performing, and embodying) of a corporate heritage identity and its relational positioning visà-vis stakeholders (i.e. temporal, spatial, and socio-cultural anchoring), which at once is predicated on and reinforces the stewardship mindset. The theoretical contribution of this study is significant in that it empirically confirms the existing, largely conceptual, literature in terms of the applicability and efficacy of the nascent corporate heritage identity construct per se. More importantly, it expands the extant body of literature by introducing a detailed theoretical explication of corporate heritage identity stewardship, which has important implications for future scholarly work. The study is, additionally, of instrumental relevance for corporate marketing management practice. First, it identifies different ways of implementing and anchoring a corporate heritage identity within societal environments vis-à-vis stakeholders, which can be utilised by organisations. Second, it articulates different enabling management dispositions, which help management to better understand the specific requirements of corporate heritage identity stewardship. The doctoral thesis articulates several avenues for future research (qualitative and quantitative) and provides – with the analytically generalisable corporate heritage identity stewardship theory – a new conceptual lense for future empirical and conceptual work within this nascent area of corporate marketing.

Today’s globalization has led to a much higher degree of competition between countries to obtain attention, trust and respect from investors, tourists and consumers as well as media. A powerful and positive brand is therefore an important advantage in the competition. Countries need to make themselves heard in order to stand out from the competition, and by using event marketing a country can be able to meet the public in a different way. One unique way is by using a ship as an event marketing tool to promote a country. The main problem of this study is therefore how a ship as an event can work as a marketing tool in terms of branding/promoting a country. Methodologically, a qualitative, single case study approach was used and interviews have been undertaken with professionals in the field of nation branding or/and that have a relation to The Swedish Ship Götheborg and its expedition to China, which has been our case of focus. The findings indicate that there is a need for clear and realistic objectives which are congruent in every part of the event marketing organization in order to promote a country. Using a ship is also a unique way of performing event marketing and therefore it is a good way of differentiate and expose a country, as well as it has an extended possibility to place market a country abroad and not just at home. This is due to that a ship has the ability to move all around the world. Our conclusions of how a ship as an event can work as a marketing tool in terms of branding/promoting a country resulted in a model which we created for nation branding organizations to consider in order for the event marketing to turn out successful. Due to the increasing competition among countries to obtain attention, the need for an extraordinary way of standing out is crucial. We believe that not only a ship, but all means of transport can be used as a form of event marketing with the purpose of promoting a country, since it is an unusual approach and has the mobile ability to reach a bigger audience all around the world. Consequently, we felt the need for a new term to be coined, namely Mobile Event Marketing. Our recommendations are therefore aimed at nation branding organizations that want to use a mobile event to market their country.

<p>Today’s globalization has led to a much higher degree of competition between countries to obtain attention, trust and respect from investors, tourists and consumers as well as media. A powerful and positive brand is therefore an important advantage in the competition. Countries need to make themselves heard in order to stand out from the competition, and by using event marketing a country can be able to meet the public in a different way. One unique way is by using a ship as an event marketing tool to promote a country. The main problem of this study is therefore how a ship as an event can work as a marketing tool in terms of branding/promoting a country.</p><p>Methodologically, a qualitative, single case study approach was used and interviews have been undertaken with professionals in the field of nation branding or/and that have a relation to The Swedish Ship Götheborg and its expedition to China, which has been our case of focus. The findings indicate that there is a need for clear and realistic objectives which are congruent in every part of the event marketing organization in order to promote a country. Using a ship is also a unique way of performing event marketing and therefore it is a good way of differentiate and expose a country, as well as it has an extended possibility to place market a country abroad and not just at home. This is due to that a ship has the ability to move all around the world. Our conclusions of how a ship as an event can work as a marketing tool in terms of branding/promoting a country resulted in a model which we created for nation branding organizations to consider in order for the event marketing to turn out successful.</p><p>Due to the increasing competition among countries to obtain attention, the need for an extraordinary way of standing out is crucial. We believe that not only a ship, but all means of transport can be used as a form of event marketing with the purpose of promoting a country, since it is an unusual approach and has the mobile ability to reach a bigger audience all around the world. Consequently, we felt the need for a new term to be coined, namely Mobile Event Marketing. Our recommendations are therefore aimed at nation branding organizations that want to use a mobile event to market their country.</p>

Analisar como são acionadas as identidades e as marcas da Secretaria do Patrimônio Histórico e da UFRGS em peças de comunicação, na captação de recursos para o Projeto de Restauração do Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural é o objetivo dessa dissertação. Para tanto, optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica, referencial, análise documental, entrevista em profundidade e análise de conteúdo. Com base em referencial teórico ligado às temáticas em questão, foram traçadas as identidades da Secretaria do Patrimônio Histórico - SPH e da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, instituição educacional a qual esta Secretaria está vinculada. Posteriormente foram analisadas as marcas dos mesmos sujeitos. Finalmente avaliou-se a comunicação realizada, através de Análise de Conteúdo de peças de comunicação de massa, anúncios veiculados no Jornal Zero Hora no primeiro semestre de 2009. Percebeu-se que as características das identidades e das marcas identificadas na primeira etapa do trabalho estavam presentes nos anúncios realizados e também afetavam a gestão das mesmas. Estes fatores denotam que tanto a UFRGS quanto a SPH carecem de um processo organizado de gestão da identidade e da marca. / To analyze how are and work the identity and brands of Historic Patrimony Department and of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in communication pieces for the Restoration Project of the Heritage fundraising is the goal of this dissertation. To do that, it was chosen bibliographic and referential researches, document analysis, in-depth interviews and content analysis. Based on the theoretical framework on the issues under investigation, it was determined the identity of the Historic Patrimony Department and of UFRGS, educational institution, which the Department is bound. Subsequently there was brands analysis over the same subjects. Finally, there was an evaluation on that communication through content analysis from mass media parts, advertisements displayed in the Zero Hora in the first half of 2009. It was noticed that the characteristics of identity and the brands identified in the first stage of this study were presented in the ads achieved and they also affected their management. These factors denote that both the UFRGS and the Department have a lack of an organized process of identity management and brand.

Analisar como são acionadas as identidades e as marcas da Secretaria do Patrimônio Histórico e da UFRGS em peças de comunicação, na captação de recursos para o Projeto de Restauração do Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural é o objetivo dessa dissertação. Para tanto, optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica, referencial, análise documental, entrevista em profundidade e análise de conteúdo. Com base em referencial teórico ligado às temáticas em questão, foram traçadas as identidades da Secretaria do Patrimônio Histórico - SPH e da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, instituição educacional a qual esta Secretaria está vinculada. Posteriormente foram analisadas as marcas dos mesmos sujeitos. Finalmente avaliou-se a comunicação realizada, através de Análise de Conteúdo de peças de comunicação de massa, anúncios veiculados no Jornal Zero Hora no primeiro semestre de 2009. Percebeu-se que as características das identidades e das marcas identificadas na primeira etapa do trabalho estavam presentes nos anúncios realizados e também afetavam a gestão das mesmas. Estes fatores denotam que tanto a UFRGS quanto a SPH carecem de um processo organizado de gestão da identidade e da marca. / To analyze how are and work the identity and brands of Historic Patrimony Department and of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in communication pieces for the Restoration Project of the Heritage fundraising is the goal of this dissertation. To do that, it was chosen bibliographic and referential researches, document analysis, in-depth interviews and content analysis. Based on the theoretical framework on the issues under investigation, it was determined the identity of the Historic Patrimony Department and of UFRGS, educational institution, which the Department is bound. Subsequently there was brands analysis over the same subjects. Finally, there was an evaluation on that communication through content analysis from mass media parts, advertisements displayed in the Zero Hora in the first half of 2009. It was noticed that the characteristics of identity and the brands identified in the first stage of this study were presented in the ads achieved and they also affected their management. These factors denote that both the UFRGS and the Department have a lack of an organized process of identity management and brand.

Analisar como são acionadas as identidades e as marcas da Secretaria do Patrimônio Histórico e da UFRGS em peças de comunicação, na captação de recursos para o Projeto de Restauração do Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural é o objetivo dessa dissertação. Para tanto, optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica, referencial, análise documental, entrevista em profundidade e análise de conteúdo. Com base em referencial teórico ligado às temáticas em questão, foram traçadas as identidades da Secretaria do Patrimônio Histórico - SPH e da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, instituição educacional a qual esta Secretaria está vinculada. Posteriormente foram analisadas as marcas dos mesmos sujeitos. Finalmente avaliou-se a comunicação realizada, através de Análise de Conteúdo de peças de comunicação de massa, anúncios veiculados no Jornal Zero Hora no primeiro semestre de 2009. Percebeu-se que as características das identidades e das marcas identificadas na primeira etapa do trabalho estavam presentes nos anúncios realizados e também afetavam a gestão das mesmas. Estes fatores denotam que tanto a UFRGS quanto a SPH carecem de um processo organizado de gestão da identidade e da marca. / To analyze how are and work the identity and brands of Historic Patrimony Department and of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in communication pieces for the Restoration Project of the Heritage fundraising is the goal of this dissertation. To do that, it was chosen bibliographic and referential researches, document analysis, in-depth interviews and content analysis. Based on the theoretical framework on the issues under investigation, it was determined the identity of the Historic Patrimony Department and of UFRGS, educational institution, which the Department is bound. Subsequently there was brands analysis over the same subjects. Finally, there was an evaluation on that communication through content analysis from mass media parts, advertisements displayed in the Zero Hora in the first half of 2009. It was noticed that the characteristics of identity and the brands identified in the first stage of this study were presented in the ads achieved and they also affected their management. These factors denote that both the UFRGS and the Department have a lack of an organized process of identity management and brand.

This master thesis deals with Greece destination brand with focus on its image. The goal of the thesis is to evaluate the touristic position of Greece in the Czech Republic, in-depth exploration of perceived destination image and consequent suggestion of more effective communication. The research methods used are quantitative questionnaire survey followed by qualitative focus groups. Outcome of the questionnaire survey is exploration of what the Czech relations to destination of Greece are, evaluation of marketing communication effectiveness, exploration of gap between Greek destination image and identity and evaluation of differences between Greece destination brand image perceived by Greeks and Czechs. Focus groups will lead to further understanding of the problematics. In conclusion, current status evaluation and its confrontation with the potential status will be done.

The diploma thesis focuses on the strategic development of the brand of the selected winery Znovín Znojmo. The work is divided into three parts. The theoretical part defines the market, customers, competitors, brand, brand identity and communication mix. The second part of the work is the analytical part, which aims to evaluate the current situation of the company and determine possible steps to develop the brand. The last part of the diploma thesis is a recommendation based on knowledge gained from the first parts for the strategic development of the brand.

I denna uppsats har vi gjort en studie där syftet är att undersöka hur tobaksföretaget Philip Morris använder marknadskommunikationen i sin kommunikation av varumärket Marlboro och deras produkter. Denna uppsats är uppbyggd på tre frågeställningar: Hur marknadskommunicerar Philip Morris sitt varumärke och produkter? Vilka aspekter är det konsumenterna tänker på när de ska köpa cigaretter? Upplever konsumenterna någon påverkan från tobaksföretagens marknadskommunikation? I vår studie har vi valt att en kvantitativ studie som genomfördes i form av en enkätstudie och den besvarades endast av rökare. Respondenterna som besvarade vår enkät hittade vi i sociala medier, i tobaksforum på internet och genom att ta kontakt med personer som precis hade köpt cigaretter på ICA Luthagen i Uppsala.Huvudresultaten i uppsatsen är att Philip Morris har trots restriktiva lagar- och förordningar hittat nya sätt att vistas bland potentiella och redan existerande kunder. De flesta började röka för att det var socialt. Smaken, rutinen och varumärket var de tre viktigaste aspekterna när respondenterna köpte cigaretter. Av de 113 respondenterna så rökte 73 av dem Camel, Lucky Strike eller Marlboro. Trots detta så upplevde majoriteten av respondenterna ingen påverkan av tobaksföretagens marknadsföring/kommunikation. Vi har även kommit till slutsatsen att det är rökarna som är de största reklampelarna för tobaksföretagen. De som dag in och dag ut röker cigaretter på allmänna platser. Vi har även kunnat visa på ett glapp i upplevelsen angående frågan ”Upplever du någon påverkan från tobaksföretagens marknadsföring?” och de preferenser rökare har. De flesta av respondenterna svarade att de rökte Camel, Lucky Strike eller Marlboro och att de ansåg att varumärket spelade stor roll i köpet. Trots detta upplevde majoriteten av respondenterna ingen påverkan av tobaksföretagens marknadsföring. / Title: Tobacco in the 21st century – the marketing and perception of Philip Morris Author: Tobias Aronson &amp; Stina Örwén Tutor: Anne-Marie Morhed Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to study Philip Morris marketing, the perception of the brand and the reason why smokers buy certain cigarettes. How they market their brands in the 21st century. The key questions we are aiming to resolve in this essay is how Philip Morris market their own brand and their products, what aspects do consumers think about when they purchase cigarettes, and if the consumers experience the influence from the tobacco companies marketing. Method/Material: The material being used in this study was a survey that consisted of 113 people who purchased cigarettes at different grocery stores in Uppsala and an online-survey that only people whom smokes filled out. This survey consisted of 113 respondents. Main results: The main results that are demonstrated in our study is that the majority of people started smoking because it was social. The taste, routine and brand were the three most important aspects when purchasing cigarettes. Out of the 113 respondents from the survey, 73 of them smoked Camel, Lucky Strike or Marlboro which in conclusion proves that the brand plays an important role when purchasing cigarettes. We have also come to the conclusion that it is the smokers themselves that are the main source for marketing of cigarettes. The most interesting conclusion is the gap between smokers who think the brand plays an important role in the choice of cigarettes and their own attitude towards the tobacco companies. Our study demonstrates that the respondents believes that the brand is important in the choice of cigarettes but they do not experience any influence from the tobacco companies. Another result is the on about the paradox of Philip Morris will to grow as a company and the engaging in anti-smoking campaigns is a way of marketing and branding their own brand. Number of pages: 61 Course: Media and Communication studies C University: Division of Media and Communication, Department of Information Science, Uppsala University Period: Fall 2013 Keywords: Philip Morris, Tobacco, branding, corporate social performance, viral communication.