Branding higher education: an exploration of the role of internal branding on middle management in a university rebrand
Authors: Clark, P., Chapleo, C. and Suomi, K.
Journal: Tertiary Education and Management
Volume: 26
Issue: 2
Pages: 131-149
eISSN: 1573-1936
ISSN: 1358-3883
DOI: 10.1007/s11233-019-09054-9
Abstract:Although research on branding in higher education has grown, a specific focus on internal branding in this sector is still scarce. Brand support by mid-level administrative staff and deans is a key element in internal branding of a university. This study explores the extent to which internal branding contributes to this group’s understanding of and engagement with a public institution’s rebranding campaign. It identifies challenges and practice insights for practice for internal branding activities when engaging these internal stakeholders, linking to wider brand management theory and practice. A qualitative case study approach was employed to understand the effectiveness of internal branding holistically, and in context. In 2016, nineteen depth interviews were conducted with a range of mid-level administrators and deans including those at the student union, regional campuses, directors of departments, and deans of faculties and schools at a large Canadian university. The data was analysed using Nvivo qualitative data analysis software. On the basis of the results, it is apparent that internal branding has a valuable role in relation to higher education brand management strategy. Results offer a holistic view of the rebranding process, and explore understanding of and engagement with the rebranding campaign. This paper addresses a gap in the public sector brand management literature and demonstrates theoretical and practical implications for improved understanding and brand management strategy.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33146/
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Branding higher education: an exploration of the role of internal branding on middle management in a university rebrand
Authors: Clark, P., Chapleo, C. and Suomi, K.
Journal: TERTIARY EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT
Volume: 26
Issue: 2
Pages: 131-149
eISSN: 1573-1936
ISSN: 1358-3883
DOI: 10.1007/s11233-019-09054-9
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33146/
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Branding higher education: an exploration of the role of internal branding on middle management in a university rebrand
Authors: Clark, P., Chapleo, C. and Suomi, K.
Journal: Tertiary Education and Management
Volume: 26
Pages: 131-149
ISSN: 1358-3883
Abstract:© 2019, The Author(s). Although research on branding in higher education has grown, a specific focus on internal branding in this sector is still scarce. Brand support by mid-level administrative staff and deans is a key element in internal branding of a university. This study explores the extent to which internal branding contributes to this group’s understanding of and engagement with a public institution’s rebranding campaign. It identifies challenges and practice insights for practice for internal branding activities when engaging these internal stakeholders, linking to wider brand management theory and practice. A qualitative case study approach was employed to understand the effectiveness of internal branding holistically, and in context. In 2016, nineteen depth interviews were conducted with a range of mid-level administrators and deans including those at the student union, regional campuses, directors of departments, and deans of faculties and schools at a large Canadian university. The data was analysed using Nvivo qualitative data analysis software. On the basis of the results, it is apparent that internal branding has a valuable role in relation to higher education brand management strategy. Results offer a holistic view of the rebranding process, and explore understanding of and engagement with the rebranding campaign. This paper addresses a gap in the public sector brand management literature and demonstrates theoretical and practical implications for improved understanding and brand management strategy.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33146/
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