This thesis examines the impact of brand activism strategies within the realm of sports marketing, with a particular focus on the cases of Nike with Colin Kaepernick and Patagonia with environmental sustainability. The first chapter introduces the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), analyzing its origins, evolution, and fundamental role in the modern business context. It explores how CSR has expanded to include not only ethical business practices but also activism on social and environmental issues. The second chapter delves into brand activism, outlining its distinctive characteristics and its impact on marketing. It discusses how companies use brand activism to address social and political issues, creating a stronger connection with consumers and influencing public perception. The third chapter analyzes two specific cases of brand activism in sports marketing: Nike's campaign with Colin Kaepernick and Patagonia's approach to environmental sustainability. In the case of Nike, it explores how the campaign utilized a message of social justice and civil rights to influence the brand’s reputation and consumer responses. The Patagonia case is examined to assess how the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability has contributed to strengthening its image and influencing consumer behavior. The thesis provides an in-depth analysis of how brand activism strategies, through various approaches and messages, can impact the effectiveness of sports marketing campaigns and affect brand reputation and consumer behavior. It offers insights into how companies can use brand activism not only to enhance their image but also to generate positive effects on socially and environmentally relevant issues.
Questa tesi esplora l'influenza delle strategie di brand activism nell'ambito del marketing sportivo, con un focus particolare sui casi di Nike con Colin Kaepernick e Patagonia con la sostenibilità ambientale. Il primo capitolo introduce il concetto di Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), analizzando le sue origini, le sue evoluzioni e il suo ruolo fondamentale nel contesto aziendale moderno. Si esamina come la CSR si sia estesa per includere non solo la responsabilità etica nella gestione aziendale, ma anche l'attivismo su questioni sociali e ambientali. Il secondo capitolo approfondisce il brand activism, delineando le sue caratteristiche distintive e il suo impatto nel marketing. Si discute come le aziende utilizzino il brand activism per affrontare temi sociali e politici, creando una connessione più forte con i consumatori e influenzando la percezione pubblica. Il terzo capitolo analizza due casi specifici di brand activism nel marketing sportivo: la campagna di Nike con Colin Kaepernick e l'approccio di Patagonia alla sostenibilità ambientale. Nel caso di Nike, viene esplorato come la campagna abbia utilizzato il messaggio di giustizia sociale e diritti civili per influenzare la reputazione del brand e le risposte dei consumatori. Il caso di Patagonia viene esaminato per valutare come l’impegno verso la sostenibilità ambientale abbia contribuito a rafforzare la sua immagine e ad influenzare il comportamento dei consumatori. La tesi fornisce un'analisi approfondita su come le strategie di brand activism, attraverso vari approcci e messaggi, possano influenzare l'efficacia delle campagne di marketing sportivo e impattare sulla reputazione aziendale e sui comportamenti dei consumatori. Il lavoro offre una panoramica su come le aziende possano utilizzare il brand activism non solo per migliorare la propria immagine, ma anche per generare effetti positivi su questioni di rilevanza sociale e ambientale.
Responsabilità sociale e Brand Activism: un nuovo paradigma nel marketing sportivo
PIROLA, BEATRICE
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis examines the impact of brand activism strategies within the realm of sports marketing, with a particular focus on the cases of Nike with Colin Kaepernick and Patagonia with environmental sustainability. The first chapter introduces the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), analyzing its origins, evolution, and fundamental role in the modern business context. It explores how CSR has expanded to include not only ethical business practices but also activism on social and environmental issues. The second chapter delves into brand activism, outlining its distinctive characteristics and its impact on marketing. It discusses how companies use brand activism to address social and political issues, creating a stronger connection with consumers and influencing public perception. The third chapter analyzes two specific cases of brand activism in sports marketing: Nike's campaign with Colin Kaepernick and Patagonia's approach to environmental sustainability. In the case of Nike, it explores how the campaign utilized a message of social justice and civil rights to influence the brand’s reputation and consumer responses. The Patagonia case is examined to assess how the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability has contributed to strengthening its image and influencing consumer behavior. The thesis provides an in-depth analysis of how brand activism strategies, through various approaches and messages, can impact the effectiveness of sports marketing campaigns and affect brand reputation and consumer behavior. It offers insights into how companies can use brand activism not only to enhance their image but also to generate positive effects on socially and environmentally relevant issues.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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