Attempts to ban tobacco advertising and promotion have always been very controversial. The tobacco industry defends its right to promote a legal product, while others argue that such a dangerous product should not be promoted, particularly where this promotion may encourage smoking amongst young people. In the UK, a tobacco advertising ban has been on the public policy agenda since 1989, and during the period of this thesis, was being actively discussed and progressed by both UK and EU legislators. This study addressed this controversy and was conducted to examine the extent to which tobacco marketing communications was related to youth smoking behaviour and how this process occurred. The work addressed two important gaps in the literature: 1) It examined the entire range of marketing communications devices used by the tobacco industry, including advertising, sponsorship, loyalty schemes, direct mail, sales promotions, point of sale materials, product placement, the internet and brand-stretching. 2) It was based on contemporary models of media/marketing effects which theorise that effects are not necessarily direct or predictable, and may operate through social or wider cultural influences. The research involved two discrete stages of research. First, focus groups were conducted with young people to examine how they engaged with tobacco marketing communications. As a result, a theoretical framework explaining the relationship between youth smoking and tobacco marketing communications was developed. This hypothesised that current smoking was correlated with tobacco marketing communications, perceptions of brands and smoking beliefs. Second, a quantitative survey was conducted to test this model. It was administered to 29 fifteen year olds, using a combination of interviewer administered and self-completion questionnaires. Bivariate and multi-variate analysis indicated that youth smoking was correlated with contact with tobacco marketing, as were certain aspects of brand perception and smoking beliefs. The implications of these findings for theory, research practice and public policy are discussed.

The subject of the thesis is an analysis of the effectiveness of marketing communication strategy in private health care facility of optometry, evaluation of customer perception and design measures to encourage business performance. The first part describes the theories, which knowledge of is necessary to build a communication plan. The second part is an analysis of the current external communication within the organization and evaluation of its effectiveness based on a questionnaire survey. The final part includes suggestions for changes and appropriate communication measures to increase business performance.

Diplomová práce je zaměřena na návrh komunikační strategie pro vybraný podnik. Cílem je analyzovat současný stav komunikačního mixu podniku a jeho vnějšího a vnitřního prostředí. Dále na základě provedených analýz navrhnout nová doporučení pro zlepšení komunikační strategie, která napomůžou ke zvýšení povědomí o firmě a přivedou nové zákazníky.

Magister Commercii - MCom / This study aimed to shed insight on how store image influences customer perception. Everything customers see, hear and experience is linked together and forms their overall perception of a store. The first objective of the study was to analyze whether a relationship exists between the store choice and customers biographical details. The second objective is to identify components of store image that shoppers may consider important in store selection process; how the case company can use this knowledge and develop the business and customer service even further. Eight dimensions of shopping enjoyment are proposed and a 47-item measure was developed to measure 155 consumer perceptions from various malls in the geographical area of Cape Town. Findings indicate that there are no statistically significant relations between store image and consumers demographic factors such as age, gender, level of education, marital status, occupation and income. Furthermore, respondents rated physical characteristics of the store which included factors such as the neatness and cleanliness of the store, its decor, the wideness of the aisles, air-conditioning and lighting as the most important element when making a store choice. The implications of these results are discussed, together with practical and theoretical implications, study limitations, and future research directions.

This thesis deals with the topic of social media, more specifically social network websites and their potential use for marketing purposes at the Czech market. The aim of this thesis is to prove that social network sites are an ideal place to build a relationship with customers, however, they are less suitable for selling products. The main contribution of this work is in assessing the social network site with the greatest potential for building relationships (Facebook) and further in deciding whether its potential for selling products and services directly from the site might have any significance for companies. The theoretical section includes comprehensive definitions and insights necessary for better understanding of the principles of social media environment. The analytical section compares selected social network sites and by using quantitative research methods analyzes the appropriateness of one of them -- Facebook - as sales or communication channel. In the last section I will be trying to suggest an improvement in social network communication.

The diploma thesis focuses on problems associated with the suggestion of the communication mix of the Fitness centre „Kameňák“. It includes evaluation of the current state of company´s communication mix and revelation of problems in this field. Afterwards the thesis contains suggestions for improvement of this state. The diploma thesis is divided into three parts. The first part contains theoretical knowledge of the subject, the second part is focused on analysis of the company´s current state and the main content of the third part is suggestion of such a communication mix that can help the company present better its services and brings more customers.

Master´s thesis is focused on evaluation of current marketing mix and its possible improvements of company Vinařství U Kapličky. Goal of the thesis is increase sales of this company. Thesis is separated into four parts. Theoretical part is focused on theoretic assumptions, which relates to marketing mix issues. Analytical part is comparing gathered information from theoretical part with current company’s situation. Suggesting part describes specific suggestions for improvements, which were, based on analytical part, evaluated as problematic. Last part deals with economical evaluation and benefits of suggested measures.