Thesis (Ph.D.)--Michigan State University, 2007. / Adviser: Teresa Mastin. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file viewed on (July 11, 2006) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Rowan University, 2004. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references.

The diploma paper "Instruments for creation of positive company image (image of Dermacol brand)" has 3 goals: The first is evaluation of present image of the brand, the second is methods for creation of positive brand image and the third is proposals for change of the image. I implemented research, where 30 women had answered me to 15 questions dealing with image of Dermacol brand. The result was that image of Dermacol brand is fragmented and confused. Diploma paper explains methods how change image of brand Dermacol and also contains proposals of strategies for change of Dermacol image. At the end is mentioned, if all strategies are implemented in 2009, it will be the first step for change of image. Change of image of Dermacol is expected till 2014.

Thesis (Ph.D) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

Reputation is an important asset for organisations worldwide. Many researchers have attempted to develop a measurement construct to assess an organisation’s reputation, with the RepTrak System being recognised to be the world’s first tool that assess reputation across multiple stakeholders and areas of the organisation. Nevertheless, the characteristics, methods and stakeholders to include within an assessment of this intangible asset continues to be widely debated. Organisations are under intense scrutiny by their stakeholders, with reputation being an organisational asset on which many opinions are formed. Universities in the UK are no different, as they compete for students from around the world, with the institutions thought to have the best reputations, attracting more students. Nevertheless, no agreed measure for assessing a university’s reputation exists, with many organisations relying solely on league table rankings. Thus, this thesis evaluated existing reputation measurement characteristics, to determine their applicability in assessing the reputation of a UK university. The antecedents of reputation are also widely debated. Authors suggest that stakeholders’ prior knowledge and experience, and communication they receive from an organisation contributes to their perceptions of that organisation’s reputation. The Media Richness Theory suggests a hierarchy to this communication, with face-to-face communication recognised to be of increasing importance due to its ‘rich’ nature. Consequently, the use of events as a strategic communication tool for marketing and public relations purposes has become increasingly popular. Nevertheless, the impact of these events on an organisation’s reputation has yet to be assessed. Thus, the aim of x this thesis is to evaluate the impact that these events have on stakeholders’ perceptions of a UK university’s reputation. A case study methodology, using mixed methods, and underpinned by a pragmatic philosophical perspective was adopted. Five semi-structured interviews were held with senior managers during the first phase of data collection and analysis. Results from these interviews were used to determine the strategic purpose of events as a communication tool. In phase two of the research, the study’s main variables (Reputation, Event Influence, Knowledge and Familiarity, Future Intentions) are combined into a model to assess their relationships. These are tested using Structural Equation Modelling, and data collected from 23 university events and 592 event attendees, using a quantitative questonniare. This study contributes to our knowledge and understanding of the benefits of using events as a form of communication, and highlights the necessity of using a variety of communication channels to inform different stakeholder groups. Findings within this research contradict existing knowledge within the UK Higher Education Industry, by suggesting that university league tables were not the most frequently used method of assessing a university’s reputation, and that rather stakeholders base their perceptions on their personal experience with the institution. Consequently, attending events is found to have a positive influence on attendees’ perceptions of the university’s reputation, however a threshold level exists for stakeholders with high levels of familiarity with the university. Therefore, evidence of the impact of using events as a communication tool is found with a positive return on investment in terms of reputation gains. Thus, findings can be used to inform communication strategy within the higher education industry within the UK.

The aim of the thesis is on specific PR campaigns to evaluate the degree of implementation of ethical standards and compliance with the Code of Ethics of the organization. For the thesis was selected non-profit organization Neposeda, providing preventive and leisure activities for children, youth, families and communities. The thesis describes the target group organizations, ways of communication with them, then they are chosen PR campaign. Campaigns are summarized and evaluated from point of view of the application of ethical standards.

This thesis Public Relations Effectiveness in the Czech Presidential Elections 2013 analyzes the effectiveness of public relations tools that have a key influence in building of positive image of candidates in political elections, and on the particular case of the Karel Schwarzenbergs election campaign in first ever presidential election in the Czech Republic. The first part deals with the theoretical definition of public relations in general and subsequently in the narrower sense in relation to politics, adaptation to the specific needs of political communication for example in endorsement or positive and negative campaigns in electoral contests. Attention is also paid to the possibilities of cooperation with the media, agenda setting and framing. In the second practical part is first introduced the background of the presidential election together with a detailed profile of Karel Schwarzenberg, followed by an analysis of his electoral campaign between August 2012 and January 2013, and in terms of effectiveness of various public relations tools that were used in the campaign and their success in projecting into the media content.

The purpose of this study was to investigate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a contribution tool to the future practices of corporate marketing communications. Another aim was to discover the current practices of CSR within corporate marketing communications with a specific focus on corporate and stakeholder value creation gained through this merging of two disciplines. Finally, the possibility of creating future competitive advantages through the use of CSR in marketing communications was also examined. The author applied a qualitative interview questionnaire as well as a quantitative survey study as primary research methods conducted for the purpose of this thesis. The interview questionnaires focused on the internal stakeholders' point of view on CSR as a marketing tool, while the survey study examined customer and external stakeholders' interest in current practices and value of CSR. The primary research was complemented by a broad literature review on the subjects of corporate marketing communications and corporate social responsibility. The main results revealed by the literature reviews and empirical research showed that corporate social responsibility has gained increasing value amongst business practitioners and external stakeholders. It was found that CSR can be executed most efficiently though public relations, and thus it helps sustain a sound corporate identity, brand, image and reputation, resulting in stakeholder loyalty and corporate value. The key findings of the research proposed that the proper use of CSR within marketing communications, by developed mid- and large-size organizations, could result in future competitive advantages in the market place. The principal concluding remark of the author was to highlight the importance of corporate social responsibility practices in marketing communications, with respect to value creation. This thesis aims to create motivation for further empirical research and development.

This thesis focuses on the use of political marketing during elections to the Chamber of Deputies in Czech Republic in 2013. Aim of the thesis is both to analyze political campaigns and their impact on voters, but also what kind of influence they had on the final outcome of the election. The work is divided into a theoretical part, which describes the evolution of political marketing both in the world and in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, the analytical part, which is currently focused on the analysis of political campaigns before the elections. And lastly, the thesis contains practical part, which focuses on research of current situation and the political perception of voters and their current electoral preference.