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This thesis describes in theory tools of marketing communication and in particular their practical use in influencing the image of MINI brand and its products. It analyzes typical MINI customers. The thesis describes the position of the brand on the Czech automotive market and aims to recommend marketing activities that will lead to higher sales of MINI products in the Czech Republic.

M.Comm. / Die waarde van hierdie ondersoek hou verband met die bemarking van 'n onderneming en die handhawing van 'n mededingende voordeel deur die projektering van 'n positiewe beeld (Anon., 1995a:92; Bateman & Zeithaml, 1993:75; Caminiti, 1992:50; Kotler & Armstrong, 1991:240). Hierdie aspek neem toe in belangrikheid soos wat die besigheidsmilieu in Suid-Afrika verander, veral wat betref die toetrede van buitelandse maatskappye tot die Suid-Afrikaanse mark.

Title: Image and awareness of brand Snowbear in Hradec Králové Summary: The main purpose of this thesis is to identify image and brand awareness of Snowbear in Hradec Kralove. Research brand provides services in the field of winter outdoor activities. It also run a shop specialized in sporting equipment, rental, repair plus ski and snowboard school. Methods: Marketing research has been done by written inquiries and information needed to create a brand profile was obtained through a personal interview with the owner of the Snowbear. The concept of a questionnaire created for the analysis of Snowbear brand was inspired by brand identity system according to David Aaker. For this thesis will also be applied standardized method of brand personality by authors Geuense, Weijterse and de Wulf (2009). Results: The research showed that the brand is well known among sport active population in Hradec Králové. Respondents have experienced the brand and think about them, they are good quality, affordable, price matches the quality and are offered in a friendly environment. Snowbear is the most associated with the ski and snowboard school as well as weekend courses for children. Based on the analysis of individual personality characteristics of the brand, Snowbear is considered as an active, responsible,...

The main goal of this diploma thesis is by using the coontent analysis specify, what elements of Body image are the most frequented in magazines Maxim and Cosmopolitan. After the analysis of Body image the findings are interpreted and the relationship between elements of Body image and marketing is described.

My Master's thesis deals with "Tokens of body image in the consumer behavior of a specific female subculture", which stands for lesbian community. The aim of my thesis is to capture tokens of body image of gay women in context of their specific community, particularly in the areas of body perception, grooming and adoration of a certain female beauty ideal. The thesis is divided into five main parts. The first part deals with the theoretical background, starting with basic terminology of body image, through an outline of the historical development of ideals of female beauty, to lighting the characteristics of the lesbian subculture, not only in terms of body image. Attention was also paid to the influence of media on perception of lesbians' own body image and to the media portrayal of lesbian women. The second part describes the method that were used for obtaining primary data (CAWI). It also provides an overview of the hypothetical claims, which were primarily designed to compare body image of lesbians with heterosexual women. The third, analytical part focuses on the evaluation of the collected data to verify the hypothesis, or to justify the probable cause why some of the original assumptions were not empirically proved. In the fourth charter marketing recommendations are formulated on the basis of the survey results. The conclusions highlight the most interesting points of the thesis and suggest their potential for use in business practice.

This master´s thesis is focused on the marketing research of customer satisfaction. It provides the theoretical knowledge concerning the field of marketing research, including its practical application in the company and presents the results of the analysis of obtained data. At the same time it proposes improvement suggestions of existing situation.

Goal of my diploma thesis is evaluation of premium car brands on the Czech market in terms of market share and image among the target group. The thesis is divided into eight chapters. First chapter is focused on basic marketing terminology and strategic marketing. Second chapter describes marketing mix in detail. Third chapter defines brand, specifies differences between premium and luxury brand, summarizes brand functions for the consumer as well as for the company, describes brand valuation models and finally defines brand identity, brand image and positioning. Fourth chapter analyses market shares developent of leading premium and luxury car brands on the Czech market. Fifth chapter introduces and evaluates model portfolios of selected premium and luxury car brands. Sixth chapter describes target groups of the most successful premium car brands according to their brand identity. Seventh chapter summarizes results of my own survey and define the image of the leading premium car brands. Last chapter involves my suggestions and recommandations which lead to better position of the leading premium car brands on the Czech market.