Articles from Volume 16, Issue 2 (46) / 2023

Legitimation Strategies in the CSR Discourse of the Romanian Food Retail Companies During the Pandemic

Raluca-Ioana NISTOR


Abstract:

The COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 in Romania determined companies to adapt their communication. Through a quantitative content analysis, this work presents the topics that were covered in CSR communication by three food retail companies in Romania and the legitimation strategies that were used in t... Read More

Keywords: Legitimation strategies; Corporate social responsibility; Pandemic context; Press releases; Food retail companies; Romania

The Fake News Phenomenon in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Perception of Romanian Students

Narcis CRUCIAN


Abstract:

This article examines the impact of the fake news phenomenon in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. More precisely, it shows what negative effects they can have on a society, how the evolution of new technologies has simplified the dissemination of fake news, what measures the European Union has adopted a... Read More

Keywords: Fake news; Disinformation; Social media; Fact-checking; Young students

Exploring the Congruence Level of Music and Product Category. A Content Analysis on Global Musical Ads

Maria MUSTĂȚEA


Abstract:

The race to capture consumers’ attention has rapidly increased in the past years. Besides the importance of the channels, the elements composing an ad are as crucial as ever in promoting compelling messages relevant to the target group. Music is one of the mechanisms through which the interest of cons... Read More

Keywords: Music; Congruency; Advertising; Content analysis; Co-occurrence analysis