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Communication strategy of the town Roudnice nad Labem
Vancl, Jan ; Hejlová, Denisa (advisor) ; Soukeník, Štěpán (referee)
This thesis describes the theoretical concepts of the communication process, especially with a focus on the general public and media in the public administration environment. Based on the definition of the municipal marketing environment and the theory of communica- tion strategies of municipalities, the specificities of small and medium-sized municipalities are approached. Theoretical knowledge attempts to apply to the environment of the small town of Roudnice nad Labem. The result is an unconventional insight into the functioning of communication in public administration and recommendations for its improvement in the chosen city, as well as other comparable municipalities. Keywords: communication, city marketing, communication strategy, communication channels, media, public relations
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Self-tracking as a form of communication: case study of communication of sportsmen in the Czech Republic
Steinbergerová, Zuzana ; Soukeník, Štěpán (advisor) ; Audyová, Petra (referee)
This diploma thesis explores a new phenomenon in Communication studies called self- tracking. The activity of self-tracking involves digital technology that enables systematic recording of aspects of individual's life such as sport activity or health. Despite the high number of Czechs who self-track themselves, this activity is not very well-known yet in the Czech Republic. Therefore one of the aims of this diploma thesis is to provide an insight into the communication process between athletes and their self-tracking devices. Research part of the theses should answer the questions about the exchange of information between athletes and technologies. In addition to find out why athletes record sport data, meanings of data and what benefits data bring them. Other part of the research explores attitudes of Czech athletes towards sharing data from sport on social media. The first part of the thesis is dedicated to introduction of the phenomenon, summary of English literature on this topic and determination of critical questions in the current research of self-tracking. Second part is dedicated to description of qualitative research method, analysis and interpretation of data. Presented qualitative research was made on a sample of 12 sportsmen from the Czech Republic who regularly self-track their sport...
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The influence of communication channels on decision making of first-time voters shown on the elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic in 2017
Karasová, Kamila ; Soukeník, Štěpán (advisor) ; Křeček, Jan (referee)
This master's thesis named The influence of communication channels on decision making of first-time voters shown on the elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic in 2017 focuses on the influence and use of the consumption of communication channels on the decision making of first-time voters. This thesis also portrays the phenomenon of contemporary opinion leaders, such as YouTubers, bloggers, and other Internet celebrities. The theoretical section of the thesis describes the organization of elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, defines the first-time voter in terms of psychological and sociological, discusses the impact of socialization within family, school, and media, presents the concept of political efficacy, and describes the electoral participation of adolescents. In addition, this thesis focuses on current trends in the consumption of communication channels by young people and opinion leaders. This section draws upon particular international studies and other relevant literature. The analytical section presents the methodology of the research, defines the research sample and its selection, and describes the results of the research. The established hypotheses are based on the results of international studies and for...
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The development of advertising in the daily newspaper Mladá fronta DNES between the years 2012-2016
Samšuková, Jana ; Klabíková Rábová, Tereza (advisor) ; Soukeník, Štěpán (referee)
The diploma thesis The development of advertising in the daily newspaper Mladá fronta DNES between the years 2012-2016 analyzes the development and possible changes of advertising in the Czech daily broadsheet Mladá fronta DNES of the publishing house Mafra, a.s. between the years 2012-2016. In particular, this thesis aims to describe the trends in the concentration of advertisements, the ratio of original content and advertising, the interconnection of advertising with the graphic or thematic side of the editorial content of the journal, or the development of advertising formats and topics. These findings are attained by quantitative content analysis, namely so-called emergent coding. In the addressed theoretical Framework, the aspects of the economic functioning of the media are addressed as well as the theory of advertising, the phenomenon of advertising in the press or its legislative anchoring. The author also devotes several pages to the phenomenon of media commercialization, as well as its appearance in the Czech media environment. Part of the work is also devoted to the presentation of the daily broadsheet Mladá fronta DNES, its history and its current position on the Czech media market. In the second half of the thesis the methodology of research is presented, as well as both its design...
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The system of sharing articles from printed newspapers to websites Hospodářské noviny and MF DNES
Hronová, Markéta ; Soukeník, Štěpán (advisor) ; Wolák, Radim (referee)
This Master's thesis examines the sharing of articles of printed newspapers - Hospodářské noviny and Mladá fronta DNES - on their respective websites. Firstly, research of scientific papers presents how foreign newpapers deal with digitalization and which models of sharing and paid content they apply. Using quantitative analysis this thesis examines, which of the two newspapers shares more free articles on-line (Mladá Fronta DNES on the server iDNES.cz and Hospodářské noviny on iHNed.cz and Aktuálně.cz). The quantitative analysis compares the content of the National news section in January 2015 and January 2016, so it also observes the development of the respective article-sharing policies over time. The hypothesis is that Hospodářské noviny share more free articles than Mladá fronta DNES. The reason is that Hospodářské noviny have a single editorial office for their printed and online articles. More details regarding the policies of paid content are provided through semi-structured interviews with representatives of the respective publishing houses. This Master's thesis also presents the advantages and disadvantages of single and separate editorial offices (newsrooms for printed and online articles), describes the processes of article- sharing, illustrates business models that the publishing...
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Theory of agenda-setting, framing and communication of social change on case study of media campaign for smoking ban in restaurants
Slíž, Miroslav ; Hejlová, Denisa (advisor) ; Soukeník, Štěpán (referee)
This diploma thesis presents the application of theoretical concepts of agenda- setting, media framing, public opinion, spiral of silence, social change communication and social marketing, including the specifics of public interest campaigns, on the example of research project "Changing the paradigm: Smoking in restaurants bothers people" which was conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University and research agency Ipsos, and following media campaign against smoking in restaurants. The concept of public opinion is introduced together with the theory of the spiral of silence. In addition, the thesis deals with the issue of influencing public opinion through the media, where theories of agenda setting and media framing are illustrated on examples connected to smoking ban in restaurants. Selected theoretical concepts are shown in a reflection of new media influence. Communication of social change is introduced together with social marketing theory and aspects of health communication. The specific process of social change is introduced from the perspective of issues management. There are two case studies describing the specific phases of the research project with the media campaign in the context of the presented theory. The importance and impact of the project on the public, media and...
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Political marketing and Perosnal Branding in the Online Public Sphere: A case Study of Dominik Feri and Matěj Hollan
Dostálová, Veronika ; Soukeník, Štěpán (advisor) ; Vranka, Marek (referee)
The bachelor thesis is focused on Matěj Hollan's and Dominik Feri's personal branding on the social network Facebook. The thesis was divided into three main parts - theoretical, methodological and practical. In the theoretical framework, concepts necessary to understand the issue are introduced. The methodological part presents the research model with its advantages and disadvantages and finally, the practical part examines the communication of both subjects on the mentioned social network in October 2016. This thesis aims to discover if Facebook profiles of the two mentioned politicians show elements of personal branding. If this hypothesis is confirmed, the secondary aim of the thesis is to find out how their personal branding is reflected and what is the difference between them. The qualitative research methodology was selected for the research, specifically the descriptive analysis and the semi- structured interview.
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New trends in acquiring customers through online marketing platforms on the example of ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
Němcová, Markéta ; Koudelková, Petra (advisor) ; Soukeník, Štěpán (referee)
ŠKODA AUTO Inc. is nowadays trying to reach out to customers more with digital communication because of the changes brought by the technology of smartphones and the internet. This theses focuses on the techniques of online marketing alongside with digital brand strategy. Using specific online platforms, the ŠKODA AUTO company tries to introduce the brand to people who do not know the brand yet and tries to connect it more with the sponzorship of the company. The aim is to familiarize the reader with the selected types of communication activities, to describe the principles of their functioning and to analyze the strategy that is behind the creativity. Then to analyze the success of these channels, the available data and to recommend possible changes in the communication strategy.
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Brand building of Google and Seznam.cz on the Czech market: comapartive study
Bešťák, Václav ; Klimeš, David (advisor) ; Soukeník, Štěpán (referee)
For many years, the Czech Republic was one of the six countries (including Russia, Japan, Taiwan, China, and Korea), where Google was not the number one search engine. Google increased its market share in the year 2011, in comparison with the local leader Seznam.cz. Nevertheless, the Czech market stays still highly specific and both companies are still competing and striving for the first position. Bachelor thesis "Brand building of Google and Seznam.cz on the Czech market: comparative study" explores how both brands are seen by Czech online population. A secondary objective is to clarify the success of Seznam.cz, which can act as an equal competitor for Google, and why the Czech market is so specific. The thesis consists two parts. In the first part of the thesis, the author discusses the importance of new media for data retrieval; historical development of data retrieval; and current trends in search engines branch. The author defines the terms "brand image" and "brand identity" and describes basic techniques and methods that are used in brand image research. Theoretical knowledge is transferred into practice. The second part of the thesis is based on SWOT analysis and quantitative research.
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The influence of the political movement ANO 2011 and Andrej Babiš on Czech policy and society after the elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic in 2013
Becková, Tereza ; Shavit, Anna (advisor) ; Soukeník, Štěpán (referee)
The main aim of the thesis "The influence of the political movement ANO 2011 and Andrej Babiš on Czech policy and society after the elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic in 2013" is to introduce the complex analysis of Andrej Babiš and the political movement ANO 2011 in Czech society and identify the tools of political marketing which they used. The thesis represents the personality of Andrej Babiš and indicates the beginning of political movement ANO 2011, its first significant electoral success in the elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic in 2013. This movement professionally used instruments of political marketing and then started with the permanent campaign. It is used to assure the voters that they realize the election promises. The permanent campaign was interrupted during the year 2014 because of the elections to the European Parliament and the local and Senate elections. The thesis also mentions a crisis communication connected to the media scandals which accompany ANO 2011. As the top of the permanent campaign of political movement ANO is identified and analyzed Andrej Babiš speech during the extraordinary session of the Chamber of Deputies that was held in May 2016 because of the resort Čapí hnízdo. Finally the thesis...
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