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Semiotic analysis of Victoria's Secret communication
Jílková, Kristýna ; Šoltys, Otakar (advisor) ; Podzimek, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis approaches persuasive communication of a chosen company from the point of view of semiotics. It focuses on main areas of Victoria's Secret communication, mainly their well known The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Selected seven video samples over the three- year period cover the main segment of its communication (television advertising, TV broadcasted fashion show) and the means this company uses to approach its audience. We were interested in how the media message is constructed and what the predominant themes are. Also, if all levels of the message correspond with company's promoted values. The chosen method of research is semiotic analysis, applying conceptual framework of Roland Barthes and his terminology and methodology used for revealing of a built-in ideology. The sample is examined in terms of storyline, definiton of primary and secondary signs, description of technical codes and syntagmatic and paradigmatic sorting. Gradually, the meanings of signs in both primary and secondary level of signification are identified along with present myths. This analysis focuses on proclaimed image of a woman and power in comparison with those communicated. In conclusion, a myth of the Victoria's Secret brand's communication is formulated and discrepancies in communication with the...
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CSR activities of Tesco Stores Czech Republic a.s. in 2009-2010
Jílková, Kristýna ; Köppl, Daniel (advisor) ; Hejlová, Denisa (referee)
2 Abstract The thesis focuses on social responsible activities of Tesco Stores Czech Republic in 2009 - 2010, puts them into context of marketing communication and analyses them, using three basic pillars of CSR - economic, social and environmental. First the concept of CSR and its establishment is described along with the parts it includes and the instruments it provides for a corporation - also from the standpoint of marketing. The key terms needed for following description of activities are defined and the thesis doesn't avoid the topic of critics of CSR. In the next part, Tesco Stores Czech Republic is introduced to be the subject of a case study. Only years 2009 and 2010 were selected for the purpose of this study. Nevertheless, this period is rich for wide range of CSR activities. Described activities will be separately evaluated using the three pillars of CSR in summarized in conclusion. In the end, some of possible improvements of communication activities will be proposed.
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Semiotic analysis of Victoria's Secret communication
Jílková, Kristýna ; Šoltys, Otakar (advisor) ; Podzimek, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis approaches persuasive communication of a chosen company from the point of view of semiotics. It focuses on main areas of Victoria's Secret communication, mainly their well known The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Selected seven video samples over the three- year period cover the main segment of its communication (television advertising, TV broadcasted fashion show) and the means this company uses to approach its audience. We were interested in how the media message is constructed and what the predominant themes are. Also, if all levels of the message correspond with company's promoted values. The chosen method of research is semiotic analysis, applying conceptual framework of Roland Barthes and his terminology and methodology used for revealing of a built-in ideology. The sample is examined in terms of storyline, definiton of primary and secondary signs, description of technical codes and syntagmatic and paradigmatic sorting. Gradually, the meanings of signs in both primary and secondary level of signification are identified along with present myths. This analysis focuses on proclaimed image of a woman and power in comparison with those communicated. In conclusion, a myth of the Victoria's Secret brand's communication is formulated and discrepancies in communication with the...
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Rostliny pro střešní zahrady
Jílková, Kristýna
This Diploma thesis focuses on green roofs plants. The literary research covers attributes that are critical for choosing the right plants for green roofs and is defining qualities that are important for designing, founding and nurturing them. The theses address selection of plants that are suitable for extensive gardens. Plants that were recommended by authors were compared with those available on the Czech market. The experimental part of this theses evaluates several green roofs according to the methodology. The emphasis is put on plant vitality assessment. Field research results were compared with the literary research.
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CSR activities of Tesco Stores Czech Republic a.s. in 2009-2010
Jílková, Kristýna ; Köppl, Daniel (advisor) ; Hejlová, Denisa (referee)
2 Abstract The thesis focuses on social responsible activities of Tesco Stores Czech Republic in 2009 - 2010, puts them into context of marketing communication and analyses them, using three basic pillars of CSR - economic, social and environmental. First the concept of CSR and its establishment is described along with the parts it includes and the instruments it provides for a corporation - also from the standpoint of marketing. The key terms needed for following description of activities are defined and the thesis doesn't avoid the topic of critics of CSR. In the next part, Tesco Stores Czech Republic is introduced to be the subject of a case study. Only years 2009 and 2010 were selected for the purpose of this study. Nevertheless, this period is rich for wide range of CSR activities. Described activities will be separately evaluated using the three pillars of CSR in summarized in conclusion. In the end, some of possible improvements of communication activities will be proposed.
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CSR activities of Tesco Stores Czech Republic a.s. in 2009-2010
Jílková, Kristýna ; Köppl, Daniel (advisor) ; Hejlová, Denisa (referee)
The thesis focuses on social responsible activities of Tesco Stores Czech Republic in 2009 - 2010, puts them into context of marketing communication and analyses them, using three basic pillars of CSR - economic, social and environmental. First the concept of CSR and its establishment is described along with the parts it includes and the instruments it provides for a corporation - also from the standpoint of marketing. The key terms needed for following description of activities are defined and the thesis doesn't avoid the topic of critics of CSR. In the next part, Tesco Stores Czech Republic is introduced to be the subject of a case study. Only years 2009 and 2010 were selected for this purpose, nevertheless, this period is rich for a wide range of CSR activities. Described activities will be separately evaluated using the three pillars of CSR and will be a subject of a critique. External communication of topics of corporate social responsibility is analyzed separately. The final chapter summarizes conclusions from previous analyses, evaluates them in the context of actual state of affairs, trends in the field of CSR and also the market on which Tesco acts.
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Dřeviny na ekologicky extrémních a nepříznivých stanovištích
Jílková, Kristýna
This bachelor's thesis deals with the extreme and environmentally adverse conditions of woody plants in the city. Bachelor's thesis is concerned with the evaluation of literature of unfavorable factors affecting the city, as well as making provision for reducing of possible origin (occurrence) of stress environment. Based on the literature was created comparison table of suitability of taxons in extreme conditions of the city. Two stressors were selected, specifically road salt and air pollution (SO2). The evaluation of selected locations in Brno (avenue on the streets Vejrostova, Ečerova, Nádražní and on the street Píškova) emerged problems afflicting the city. Based on the found out problems were proposed measures to reduce them.
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