This thesis analyzes a relevant topic related to the course of study and highlights the distinctive features of communication directed specifically at women. My choice of topic was motivated by my own curiosity and a desire to understand how, in a consumerist society, brands manage to maintain such a high standard and convey various messages to a specific target audience, of which I am also a part. I find the topic quite important because, by analyzing the power of social media, delving into strategies, and observing above all how brands quickly adapt to new dynamics, we can demonstrate how the communication of the two leading sportswear brands - Nike and Adidas - has been influenced over the course of two years. The first research question focuses on how social media has become a key channel for marketing and brand-consumer communication. The second, however, addresses how the communication of the sports brands Nike and Adidas toward female audiences is changing and what trends have emerged in their marketing strategies during the 2024 - 2025 period. The methodology employs a mixed-methods approach that yields the most comprehensive and realistic results. It begins with qualitative analysis - examining the content published by the two brands on social media platforms, with a focus on messages of empowerment, sustainability, and inclusivity; then moves on to quantitative analysis - used to measure audience engagement and feedback on the campaigns (likes, comments, shares) through analytical tools; finally, it culminates in a comparative analysis, which is essential for comparing the results of the activities of these two fundamental pillars in sports and identifying the differences. The research consists of many steps and concludes with a very broad overview: the results obtained allow us to arrive at concrete answers, highlighting the specific characteristics of communication with the female target audience. The modern world changes rapidly, and so I would be very curious to observe and discover what communication from these same brands on these same platforms will look like in five years, and whether Nike and Adidas will still be the leaders, sharing the top spot on the podium?
La presente tesi analizza un argomento rilevante che si riferisce al percorso degli studi effettuati ed evidenzia le peculiarità della comunicazione rivolta direttamente alle donne. La scelta dell'argomento è stata motivata dalla mia curiosità e dalla volontà di capire come nella società consumistica i brand riescono a mantenere il livello così elevato e trasmettere i vari messaggi a un certo pubblico di riferimento, di cui faccio parte anch'io. L’argomento è importante, perché analizzando la potenza social, approfondendo strategie e osservando soprattutto il modo di adattarsi velocemente alle nuove dinamiche, si può mostrare come nell’arco di 2 anni viene influenzata la comunicazione dei due brand, leader nella vendita dei prodotti sportivi - Nike e Adidas. La prima domanda di ricerca si concentra su come i social media sono diventati canali chiave per il marketing e la comunicazione brand-consumatore? La seconda, invece, si riferisce a come sta cambiando la comunicazione dei marchi sportivi Nike e Adidas nei confronti del pubblico femminile e quali tendenze sono emerse nel processo delle strategie di marketing nel periodo di 2024-2025? La metodologia si basa su un approccio misto che permette di ottenere i risultati più ampi e realistici. Si parte dall’analisi qualitativa - analizzare i contenuti pubblicati dei 2 brand sulle piattaforme social, con focus sui messaggi di empowerment, sostenibilità e inclusività; dopodichè si passa all’analisi quantitativa - serve per misurare il coinvolgimento e il feedback del pubblico alle campagne (likes, comment, condivisioni) attraverso gli strumenti analitici; alla fine si giunge all'analisi comparativa che è indispensabile per paragonare i risultati dell’attività dei due pilastri fondamentali nello sport e individuare le differenze. La ricerca si compone da molti step e si conclude con il panorama molto ampio: i risultati ottenuti permettono di arrivare alle risposte concrete, mettendo in luce le caratteristiche particolari della comunicazione con il target femminile. Il mondo moderno cambia velocemente e perciò sarei molto curiosa ad osservare e scoprire come sarà la comunicazione degli stessi brand sulle stesse piattaforme tra 5 anni e se Nike e Adidas rimarranno ancora i leader, dividendo il primo posto sul piedistallo?
“Le caratteristiche della comunicazione con il pubblico femminile nel contesto dei marchi sportivi Nike e Adidas su YouTube e Instagram nell'arco degli anni 2024-2025”.
NAUMENKO, ELIZAVETA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis analyzes a relevant topic related to the course of study and highlights the distinctive features of communication directed specifically at women. My choice of topic was motivated by my own curiosity and a desire to understand how, in a consumerist society, brands manage to maintain such a high standard and convey various messages to a specific target audience, of which I am also a part. I find the topic quite important because, by analyzing the power of social media, delving into strategies, and observing above all how brands quickly adapt to new dynamics, we can demonstrate how the communication of the two leading sportswear brands - Nike and Adidas - has been influenced over the course of two years. The first research question focuses on how social media has become a key channel for marketing and brand-consumer communication. The second, however, addresses how the communication of the sports brands Nike and Adidas toward female audiences is changing and what trends have emerged in their marketing strategies during the 2024 - 2025 period. The methodology employs a mixed-methods approach that yields the most comprehensive and realistic results. It begins with qualitative analysis - examining the content published by the two brands on social media platforms, with a focus on messages of empowerment, sustainability, and inclusivity; then moves on to quantitative analysis - used to measure audience engagement and feedback on the campaigns (likes, comments, shares) through analytical tools; finally, it culminates in a comparative analysis, which is essential for comparing the results of the activities of these two fundamental pillars in sports and identifying the differences. The research consists of many steps and concludes with a very broad overview: the results obtained allow us to arrive at concrete answers, highlighting the specific characteristics of communication with the female target audience. The modern world changes rapidly, and so I would be very curious to observe and discover what communication from these same brands on these same platforms will look like in five years, and whether Nike and Adidas will still be the leaders, sharing the top spot on the podium?| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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