This Masters Thesis deals with an analysis of promotion mix of the company Enterprise. The objective of this thesis is to introduce company Enterprise Holdings along with its marketing and communication strategies. Furthermore, it includes a survey that was conducted in order to discover respondents awareness of Enterprise Rent A Car marketing activities and additional products. The recommendations are introduced on the basis of the surveys results. Moreover, in the theoretical part there are explained the basic marketing terms, e.g., integrated marketing communication, marketing mix, SWOT analysis and communication strategies. These strategies are crucial for understanding the thesis practical part. The marketing research and the methods of information collection are explained in the last chapter of the thesis theoretical part. The practical part is divided into three main chapters. The company Enterprise Holdings is introduced in the first chapter including its brands. There were conducted two analyses in the first chapter: a competitive analysis and SWOT analysis. The second and also the most elaborated part is focused on the marketing and communication strategies of the company. Additionally, the objectives of the entire company are described there as well as the goal achievement. The conclusion does not include only the survey evaluation but also the authors recommendations. These recommendations target at companys weak points and try to increase awareness of the company among European citizens.

This diploma thesis deals with the communication strategy of STUDENT AGENCY Company. The main aim is to analyze and describe all the principles, possibilities and targets of marketing communication, as well as show how the communication mix can be set and optimized. The theoretical part of the paper shows basic instruments of marketing known as 4P, one of which is promotion (as well known as marketing communication). Here we can find all the instruments of communication mix which can be used, as well as other needed information about the factors which affect the management of marketing communication. The practical part deals with a concrete situation in STUDENT AGENCY Company, explains relationships between the competitors and the whole transportation industry. Because the company operates also in tourism sector, these business activities are mentioned, too. The basic promotional mix of STUDENT AGENCY is introduced, as well as the most important reproaches. At the end the future line of marketing communication is foreshadowed. The main benefit of this paper is the complex vision of the company and its marketing communication, which helps to create a compact opinion to the present and future condition of the communication strategy of STUDENT AGENCY.

Aim: The aim of the study is to determine if the traditional services marketing mix influence the students, when selecting a university. Methodology: The work adopts a case study approach using qualitative method in the collection of data via the use of structural interviews. The sampled populations were the university’s administrations and the students. An inductive approach is applied in the data analysis. Result &amp; Conclusion: Findings from the study show that, the HE uses different marketing mix strategies in the recruitment of students. The study also found out that the marketing mix elements have a positive impact in the student’s choice of a university. The programme, Promotional mix, place, price, people and Physical Evidence are directly related to the student’s choice of the HE. Implication of the studies There are two implication of the studies, one for the university and the other for the students. It is essential for the universities to understand the needs, motive of the students, the current and future job market demands. Also, the students need to be informed about the different universities offerings coupling with the current and future job demands.   Limitations of the study: Time factor, the non-probability sampling method are some of the limitation of this study. Suggestion for future Research: The effects of University choice to the student’s satisfactions. Contribution of the Research: The research provides know-how on the HE marketing in Sweden and the student’s choice of the University. / <p>                            <strong>ACKNOWLEDGMENT</strong></p><p>The success of this research could not be accomplished without the collective effort of the department of Business and Economics studies at the University of Gavle in Sweden. Throughout my study programme, they have influenced my study life with knowledge and wisdom in the strategic business world and thus building analytic mindset with positive and critical thinking.</p><p> </p><p>Also, I extend my special thanks to <strong>Sarah Philipson</strong>, supervisor and <strong>Maria Fregidou-Malama,</strong> my examiner for their tireless efforts in guiding me to write this paper. I say thank you to my fellow students who criticized my work constructively. My special thank goes to the students and school administrators who participated in the interviews their contribution has been a great asset to this work.</p><p> </p><p>I also thank the Swedish government for providing me with a “First class” quality MBA education for tuition free.</p><p> </p><p>I will personally thank my family, both at home and abroad for their financial contribution which has permitted me to complete my studies. I also extend gratitude to my very good friend <strong>Samuel Doh Njinowoh</strong> who encouraged me to come and study at Gavle University.</p><p>Finally, I thank God the Almighty for giving me the strength so that I’m able to complete my MBA study safely.</p><p> </p> / Master Thesis

<p>Problem: How do Barilla position and communicate its brand in the Swedish market and how do Swedish consumers recognize the Company’s positioning? Do they perceive the Brand in line with the intended positioning?</p><p>Purpose: Investigating in which way and to which extents Barilla achieves and communicates a suitable positioning in the Swedish market. On the other hand, assessing how consumers and potential customers perceive the brand Barilla, evaluating if they perceive it in line with its intended positioning.</p><p>Method: The research is mainly based on primary data: the Company´s perspective through a personal interview with Barilla´s brand manager; the consumers´ perspectives through 300 questionnaires distributed outside ICA Maxi in Hälla (Västerås).</p><p>Theories: Brand equity; Brand positioning; Promotional mix.</p><p>Conclusions: Barilla pursues a suitable positioning in Sweden, positioning itself on attributes which are valuable, and sought by customers. Consumers´ perception of the intended positioning is generally correct, since the main aspects which the Company focused on are commonly identified and considered familiar by the public</p>

Problem: How do Barilla position and communicate its brand in the Swedish market and how do Swedish consumers recognize the Company’s positioning? Do they perceive the Brand in line with the intended positioning? Purpose: Investigating in which way and to which extents Barilla achieves and communicates a suitable positioning in the Swedish market. On the other hand, assessing how consumers and potential customers perceive the brand Barilla, evaluating if they perceive it in line with its intended positioning. Method: The research is mainly based on primary data: the Company´s perspective through a personal interview with Barilla´s brand manager; the consumers´ perspectives through 300 questionnaires distributed outside ICA Maxi in Hälla (Västerås). Theories: Brand equity; Brand positioning; Promotional mix. Conclusions: Barilla pursues a suitable positioning in Sweden, positioning itself on attributes which are valuable, and sought by customers. Consumers´ perception of the intended positioning is generally correct, since the main aspects which the Company focused on are commonly identified and considered familiar by the public

Since the advent of the Internet, the number of individuals and organisations using tools such as the World Wide Web and cell phones has increased, and is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. Social media has provoked fundamentally different ways of doing business, and organisations rapidly had to get on this social media bandwagon to stay up to date with the latest market trends and ahead of the competition. Although social media is already broadly used among South African businesses, the perception regarding the use of social media as a promotional mix element has not been investigated sufficiently in South Africa. The primary purpose of this study was therefore to determine the perception of star-graded accommodation establishments, operating in the Western Cape province of South Africa, regarding the use of social media as a promotional mix element. A broad and in-depth literature review was conducted on the use of social media and social media as a probable promotional mix element. An empirical study was conducted, in which data was collected from star-graded accommodation establishments operating in the Western Cape by means of a web-based (computer-assisted) self-administered questionnaire. A quantitative approach was followed in order to satisfy the research objectives of this study. The results of this research study indicate that social media is perceived to be an instrumental marketing element in star-graded accommodation establishments and can indeed be considered an element of the promotional mix. / Business Management / M. Com. (Business Management)

Primary objective of this diploma thesis is to conduct analysis of promotional mix of life insurance company operating on a Czech insurance market, to review efficiency of marketing communication and express practical recommendations for optimization of communication mix and increase of efficiency of marketing communication. First, theoretical part of thesis, presents particularity of marketing a service. Promotional mix is defined as a part of the marketing mix and furthermore its components are in detail described including its application. Second, practical part of thesis, includes analysis of these components in context of reviewed company. Also specific application cases of these components of promotional mix are described including comparison with some project of competitive organizations and efficiency revision of marketing communication based on undertaken market survey.

<p>The social media are internet facilities where people can communicate and discuss through different websites or blogs. The social media has changed the world in many aspect and people are becoming more and more addicted to use these networks. People are fond of the social media because they can be social with a high number of individuals, both be real life friends, as well as strangers. Since the social media has grown to become so popular, companies have taken advantage of this as well. Their goal is to promote themselves through these networks as this can be very lucrative for the business. There are many different social media networks however this study will only be about Facebook. The aim of the study is to find out and describe how companies use Facebook for marketing purposes. An observation of how 34 fashion companies use Facebook for marketing purposes was carried out.</p>

The social media are internet facilities where people can communicate and discuss through different websites or blogs. The social media has changed the world in many aspect and people are becoming more and more addicted to use these networks. People are fond of the social media because they can be social with a high number of individuals, both be real life friends, as well as strangers. Since the social media has grown to become so popular, companies have taken advantage of this as well. Their goal is to promote themselves through these networks as this can be very lucrative for the business. There are many different social media networks however this study will only be about Facebook. The aim of the study is to find out and describe how companies use Facebook for marketing purposes. An observation of how 34 fashion companies use Facebook for marketing purposes was carried out.

The aim of diploma thesis is an analysis of HR marketing focusing on university students using the example of selected company. The theoretical part deals with an explanation of general terms continuing to concrete description of used analysis. Analyses in the practical part are followed by recommendation to improve the current situation of HR marketing focused on university students in selected company.