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Course calendar

The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..

Definition of lesson periods
Period From To
primo semestre Sep 23, 2013 Jan 10, 2014
secondo semestre Feb 17, 2014 May 30, 2014
Exam sessions
Session From To
Sessione Invernale Esami Jan 13, 2014 Feb 15, 2014
Sessione Estiva esami Jun 3, 2014 Jul 12, 2014
Sessione Autunnale Esami Aug 25, 2014 Sep 10, 2014
Degree sessions
Session From To
Sessione di Lauree - Novembre Nov 7, 2013 Nov 8, 2013
Sessione di Lauree - Aprile - Verona Apr 9, 2014 Apr 10, 2014
Sessione di Lauree - Settembre Sep 11, 2014 Sep 12, 2014
Holidays
Period From To
Vacanze Natalizie Dec 23, 2013 Jan 4, 2014
Vacanze Estive Aug 11, 2014 Aug 23, 2014

Exam calendar

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Academic staff

B C D G M N P S Z

Baccarani Claudio

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Berton Marina

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Antonio tessera,  January 25, 2014

Borghesi Antonio

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Brunetti Federico

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Bullado Emanuela

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Capitello Roberta

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Castellani Paola

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Cavallo Daniela

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Corbella Silvano

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Demo Edoardo

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Gaeta Davide Nicola Vincenzo

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Genovese Anna

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Goldoni Giovanni

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Grossi Luigi

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foto,  June 5, 2018

Mussini Mauro

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Noto Sergio

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Paglietti Paola

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Secondulfo Domenico

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Signori Paola

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Stacchezzini Riccardo

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Zarri Luca

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Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2014/2015

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
AGR/01
9
B
SECS-P/08
activated in the A.Y. 2014/2015
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
AGR/01
9
B
SECS-P/08
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S02510

Academic staff

Paola Signori

Coordinator

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT

Period

primo semestre dal Sep 23, 2013 al Jan 10, 2014.

Location

VERONA

Learning outcomes

The aim of the module is to study in depth the enterprise communication, analysing the subject under the Marketing perspective understanding how to choose the right Communication Mix, with a particular attention to the management and control of the communication result. New marketing trends will be studied, too. The student will be enabled to have the right tools to understand the dynamics which lead to an organization communication decision, planning, management and evaluation.

Program

- I. INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
1. Introduction to Marketing Communications
Meaning in Communications.How Marketing Communications Links to Buyer Behaviour. Brand Narrative in Marketing Communications. Trans-Media and Media-Neutral Planning in Communications.

2. How Marketing Communications Works
Branding and the Power of Marketing Communications. Brand Encounters. Brand Conversations . The Mechanics of the Marketing Communications Process. Conventional Approaches to How Marketing Communications Works. The Influence of Intermediaries in the Dissemination of Information. Word of Mouth and Peer-to-Peer Communications . Different Marketing Communications Process Perspectives. Approaches to How Consumers Process Marketing Communications in Making Purchase Decisions
II. ANALYSIS AND PLANNING FOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
3. Analysis of Target Audiences
Marketing Communications and Buyer Behaviour. The Nature of Consumer Decisions . The Role of Marketing Communications in Consumer Decision Making. Products, Consumers and Situations.

4. Effects and Objectives
Target Audience Segmentation. Communication Effects. Communication Objectives.
5. Strategy and Planning
Why do Marketing Communications have to be Integrated? Is it Promotional Strategy or Marketing Communications Strategy? The 5Rs of Marketing Communications Planning. Strategic Marketing Communications. The Contexts of Marketing Communications. Planning Marketing Communications. Campaign Planning Framework. Setting Budgets for Marketing Communications.

6. Strategic Positioning
Planning for Brand Positioning. Brand Positioning Strategy and Tactics. Positioning from a Customers Perspective. Positioning and Categorization. Positioning the Product Category. Changing Category Perceptions. Positioning in New and Emerging Market. Positioning in Mature Markets. Positioning in Different Contexts.
7. Tactics and Techniques of Positioning
The Link between Positioning Strategy and Tactics. Communication Effects Required. Tactical Positioning Guidelines. Brand Name. Logotypes. Typefaces. Packaging. Other Tactical Elements.
Improve the Position. The Cumulative Memetic Effects of Positioning.

III. IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTROL OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
8. Building Brand Equity
Understanding what Branding is. Dimensions of Brands. Functions of Branding. Introducing Brand. Equity. Brand Identity. Brand Personality. Building Brands. Brand Architecture. Measuring the Value of Brand Equity.
9. Brand Narrative and Relational Management
Evolving Brand Communications. Brand Meaning. The Need for Brand Narratives. Relationship Marketing and Relationship Branding. Investing in Relationships with Customers. Building Retail Customer Relationships through Loyalty Cards. Brand Communities.

10. The Marketing Communications Mix
What is the Communications Mix? Description of Communications Mix Tools. Advertising Strategy.
11. Advertising Strategy
Brand Positioning and Narrative Development. Target Audience Characteristics. Target Audience Relationship with the Brand and Advertising. Communication Objectives. Informational Content. Activity and Engagement. Strength of Argument. Argument Level: Means-End Chains. Number of Arguments. Appealing to Informational and Transformational Needs. Attitude towards the Communication. Requirements for Informational and Transformational Advertising Appeals. Flexibility.
12. Advertising Creativity
What is Advertising Creativity? Advertising Tactics to Achieve Attention Processing Conviction. Tools for Grabbing Attention. Tools for Learning and Conviction.

13. Media Concepts and Media Planning
Trends in Media. Media Concepts. Analysing Market Situations and Conditions Responding to Competitors Media Expenditure. Share of Voice. Asymmetric Competition. Media Planning Objectives. Media Selection Criteria. The Media Budget. Media Planning and Scheduling. Creative Media Planning. Integrated Marketing Communications.
14. Public Relations and Hybrid Marketing Communications
Targets for Public Relations. Tools of Public Relations. Strategy and Tactics of Public Relations.

15. Sales and Sales Promotion
The Nature of Sales and Sales Promotion. Sales and Sales Promotion in the Context of the Marketing Communications Mix. Sales and Sales Promotional Objectives. Sales and Sales Promotion as Part of Strategy. Sales Force Selling. Sales Promotional Tactics. Direct Marketing Promotions.
16. Beyond Traditional Marketing Communications
Brand Building through Marketing Communications. The Social Web in Context. The Changing Nature of Marketing Communications. Factors Affecting the Transformation of Marketing Communications. Social Web. Digital Conversation Platforms. Reinventing TV Advertising.

17. Evaluating Marketing Communications
Evaluating the Application of Marketing Communications in a Brand-Driven Organization. Primary Purpose of Evaluating Marketing Communications. Evaluation and Measurement Focus. Methods of Evaluating Marketing Communications. Environmental Issues in Marketing Communications. Ethical Considerations. Regulatory Controls. Green and Eco-Friendly Considerations.


The textbook are:

- Micael Dahlen, Fredrik Lange, Terry Smith, Marketing Communications: A Brand Narrative Approach, Wiley,2010
- SIGNORI P., Visioni, percorsi e verifiche nei controlli manageriali. Applicazioni al marketing e alla comunicazione, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 2008, chapters to be

Further reading material will be provided in the e-learning at the beginning of the semester.

Examination Methods

written and oral exam in Italian

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

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List of theses and work experience proposals

theses proposals Research area
Brand identity e corporate brand storytelling Various topics
Il futuro del corporate reporting (COVID19) Various topics
Le scelte alimentari dei giovani italiani: quanto è importante la sostenibilità? Various topics
Nuovi scenari e nuovi contesti di acquisto e consumo di bevande alcoliche Various topics
Sfide e opportunità del contesto digitale Various topics
Tesi di Laurea in Economia Comportamentale Various topics

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